Part-Time Birth Father Registry Specialist

Title: Part-Time Birth Father Registry Specialist #P0018 State Role Title: Prog Admin Specialist I Hiring Range: $25.17 - $30.00/hr. Pay Band: 4 Agency: Department of Social Services Location: DSS HOME OFFICE Agency Website: Recruitment Type: General Public - G Job Duties At the Virginia Department of Social Services, we put people at the center of everything we do. We believe that every Virginian can live a life of dignity and that all voices, ideas and experiences contribute greatly to our pursuit of excellence. Inspired by continuous improvement, we commit ourselves to listening, learning and cultivating environments of trust, respect and positive engagement. Together, we are mission-driven, eager to achieve, and passionate about bringing the best of who we are to those we serve. We design and deliver high-quality human services that help Virginians achieve safety, independence and overall well-being. We are a $2 billion agency – one of the largest in the Commonwealth of Virginia – partnering with 120 local departments of social services and 31 community action agencies, along with faith-based and non-profit organizations, to promote the well-being of children, adults, and families statewide. We proudly serve alongside 1,650 (state) and 12,200 (local) human services professionals throughout the Social Services System, who ensure that thousands of Virginia’s most vulnerable citizens have easy access to the services and benefits available to them. This is an hourly/wage position and is not entitled to the Commonwealth of Virginia’s state benefits package. This position is limited to no more than 1500 hours in a 12-month period and averages no more than 29 hours a week. The Virginia Department of Social Services (VDSS), Division of Family Services is currently seeking a part-time Birth Father Registry Specialist. This position is responsible for managing the Virginia Birth Father Registry database and publicizes the Virginia Birth Father Registry. Duties include responding to inquiries regarding the Birth Father Registry, performing searches of the registry, collecting and analyzing data, and providing information to the public regarding the registry. The Birth Father Registry Specialist collaborates with internal and external partners on public media activities and attends events to promote awareness of the birth father registry. The position serves as back-up to the Adoption Records Specialist. Minimum Qualifications Working knowledge of child welfare services/programs. Demonstrated experience collecting, analyzing and interpreting data to measure outputs and outcomes. Demonstrated experience developing, preparing and editing correspondence, spreadsheets, databases and presentations. Demonstrated experience preparing, generating and submitting monthly and quarterly statistical reports. Public speaking and marketing experience. Knowledge of marketing sufficient to perform the duties of the position. Experience working with automated systems. Experience working with automated systems. Key competencies include: Technical and Functional Expertise - Understanding of the relationship between law, regulations, and policy. Understanding the Business - Ability to interpret and develop laws, regulations, and policy consistent with the Department’s mission. Results Focus - Ability to accurately accomplish assigned tasks within deadlines. Customer Service - Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. Interpersonal Communication - Ability to write and converse professionally with stakeholders. Teamwork - Ability to work in collaboration with others. Personal Effectiveness - Ability to organize work tasks and request assistance when necessary. Additional Considerations Previous experience with maintaining a birth father registry or other confidential database/registry. Special Instructions Selected candidate(s) must successfully pass a fingerprint-based criminal history background check. A record of criminal history does not automatically bar an applicant from consideration. Employment verification will be conducted to include current/previous supervisory employment reference checks. VDSS will record information from each new employee’s Form I-9 (Employment Eligibility Verification) into the Federal E-Verify system to confirm identity and work authorization. Please be advised that this position may be approved to work onsite for two days per week and work remotely for three days per week. The Virginia Department of Social Services (VDSS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages diversity within its workforce. VDSS does not provide sponsorship. VDSS is an official certified state agency that values the service and experience of our Veterans. As such, Veterans are encouraged to apply and receive preference in the hiring process. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps and other national service alumni also are encouraged to apply. Reasonable accommodations are available to applicants, if requested, during the application and/or interview process. Contact Information Name: VDSS - Division of Human Resources Phone: View email address on click.appcast.io Email: View email address on click.appcast.io In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at View phone number on click.appcast.io. Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process. #J-18808-Ljbffr