Department

Department of Children, Youth, and Families

Division

Social/Human Services

Salary

$84,155.00 - $94,171.00

Job Profile

JC-02822100-77DCYF - Social Service Analyst (RIASSE L580 DCYF)

Scheduled Work Days & Work Hours

Monday - Friday, 8:30 am - 4:00 pm, additional hours as needed

35 Hours - Standard

Job Requisition Number

JR104059 SOCIAL SERVICE ANALYST (Open)

Pay Grade

C0AA27 A

Classification

Social Service Analyst

Class Definition

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: Within the Department for Children and Their Families, to review and assess case plans and case records of direct care staff by conducting case plan review meetings involving all parties involved in the case; to serve as an independent neutral party and provide written comments as to the feasibility of identified goals, objectives and time frames; and to do related work as required.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Works under the general supervision of a supervisor from whom work assignments are received; work is reviewed in process and upon completion for conformance to departmental policy and procedure, federal and state regulations, and professional standards of performance.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED: Usually none. As required, may supervise the work of clerical employees assigned to assist.

ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED:

• Within the Department for Children and Their Families, to review and assess case plans and care records of direct care staff by conducting case plan review meetings involving all parties involved in the case; to service as an independent neutral party and provide written comments as to the feasibility of identified goals, objectives and time frames.
• To review individual case plans and case records for progress on implementation and adherence to specific goals and objectives.
• To ensure the case plans are consistent with departmental policies, procedures, goals and objectives.
• To chair case plan review meetings as a neutral party.
• To provide objective and independent consultation to conference participants.
• To make recommendations for areas of suggested modifications and improvements on case plans. As appropriate, to maintain statistical data relative to service deficiency in order to facilitate plans of generic corrective action.
• To provide appropriate written follow-up on case plans.
• To do related work as required.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS FOR APPOINTMENT:

KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS AND CAPACITIES: A thorough knowledge of social casework principles, practices, and techniques; a thorough knowledge of the Department for Children and Their Families and its programs, objectives, policies, procedures, resources and capabilities; a working knowledge of the provisions of federal and state laws relating to the provision of services to children to ensure their protection and permanent planning; the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with social service staff and clients; the ability to evaluate the elements of social study, the needs of the individual child and his/her family and their motivation, and to make reports regarding that evaluation; the ability to perform as neutral reviewer and to chair the formal review process; the ability to prepare clear and concise written reports; and related capacities and abilities.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Education: Such as may have been gained through: graduation from an accredited school of higher learning, possessing a Master’s Degree in Social Work or one of the behavioral sciences; and

Experience: Such as may have been gained through: considerable experience as a social worker in a public or private agency dealing with the provision of services and planning for children, youth , and their families.

Or, any combination of education and experience that shall be substantially equivalent to the above education and experience.

Supplemental Information

Provide intensive, focused support for youth who are open to FSU or CBH and are admitted to an inpatient psychiatric hospital to promote safe and timely discharges to family and community-settings as soon as inpatient treatment needs have been addressed. Duties include, but are not limited to, coordinating with the youth, family, primary social casework staff, hospital staff, providers and other involved individuals to develop and achieve a timely transition plan that addresses the youth’s specific needs. Additional duties include comprehensive care planning targeted at hospital discharge; facilitating family team meetings; addressing barriers to discharge; coordinating planning with the DCYF service plan and permanency goals; connecting the youth and family to community-based resources, services, and supports; and empowering youth and family voice and choice. The position will be responsible for ensuring warm handoffs between hospital teams and post-discharge providers and helping to reduce readmissions and crises. Close communication with the DCYF primary worker and supervisor will be necessary. During child and family team meetings, transition coordinators will engage with youth and families in understanding the youth’s needs and to help prepare them to provide safe, stable care post-discharge. This position will be involved in collecting and tracking data on the care planning process, outcomes, service and support needs, and barriers. Other duties and responsibilities, as assigned. This position’s regular schedule is 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM. Please note that overtime may be required and will be compensated in accordance with department policy and collective bargaining agreements.

Benefits

For information regarding the benefits available to State of Rhode Island employees, please visit the Office of Employee Benefits' website at http://www.employeebenefits.ri.gov/.

Also, be advised that a new provision in RI General Law 35-6-1 was enacted requiring direct deposit for all employees. Specific to new hires, the law requires that all employees hired after September 30, 2014 participate in direct deposit. Accordingly, any employee hired after this date will be required to participate in the direct deposit system. At the time the employee is hired, the employee shall identify a financial institution that will serve as a personal depository agency for the employee.