SOCIAL SERVICES CHIEF 1

JOB The Division Social Services (DSS) is currently recruiting for a permanent, full-time vacancy for Social Services Chief I for Program Review & Evaluation (PRE) in Las Vegas.
Under general direction of the Social Services Chief 3, this position has the responsibility for managing the Administrative Adjudications Unit (AAU), includes developing procedures for hearings and reviewing decisions prepared by subordinate hearings officers; a as well as assisting in the overseeing the daily activities and directing operations of PRE Las Vegas staff.
The incumbents assist with the management of the federally mandated quality control reviews which ensures the accuracy of benefits disbursed and/or eligibility determinations of the TANF, SNAP, Medicaid, and Child Care programs. Responsibilities include training, supervise and evaluate the performance of subordinate staff; allocate staff and resources to accomplish goals and objectives, project development and management, and policy adherence reviews. This position performs research, interprets, and adheres to federal and state laws, compiles data used in reports, and supervises supervisory, senior professional and professional personnel.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in social work, health or social science, public or business administration or related field and three years of professional social services experience which included serving as a consultant to professional/supervisory program personnel; coordinating program activities with officials and representatives of other agencies; interpreting and applying complex federal regulations, technical journals, and legislative studies; writing program policies, procedures, and reports; and conducting research and preparing recommendations for management; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION General knowledge of: principles and practices of program management and supervision; federal and State laws and regulations governing social and health care services; current social and economic trends impacting eligibility for social services and programs; philosophy and purpose of social services programs; effective change management; quality management principles.

Ability to: establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with direct and indirect reporting staff, peers, superiors, legal entities, federal officials, other agencies and businesses; modify and/or adapt policies, procedures or methods to ensure program compliance and avoid federal penalties; define problems and identify relevant concerns to formulate logical and objective solutions; negotiate and exchange ideas, information and opinions with others to formulate policy recommendations; establish work priorities, delegate assignments, train, motivate, and supervise staff; write concise, logical, and grammatically correct analytical reports, correspondence and program documents; make oral presentations to persuade others to accept a specific opinion or achieve consensus, and to explain and/or promote ideas, procedures, policies, and actions; read and interpret complex legal documents such as federal and State laws, court decisions and attorney general’s opinions; organize material, information, and staff in a systematic way to meet objectives and optimize program effectiveness and efficiency; analyze information and statistical reports to plan for staff, program needs, budget preparation and evaluate program effectiveness.

Recruiter Contact Information: Ana Maria Ornellas -aornellas@admin.nv.gov

Benefits:

Salary : $73,310 - $109,641