Hiring Range: $62,000 - $73,000 (salary commensurate with experience)
Pay Band: 4
Agency: Department of Social Services
Location: DCSE - Valley District
Agency Website: www.dss.virginia.gov
Recruitment Type: Agency Employee Only - A
Job Duties
NOTE: THIS POSITION IS OPEN TO CURRENT AGENCY EMPLOYEES ONLY
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.
About The Position:
The Field Supervisor for the Division of Child Support Enforcement Valley District Office serves as Team Leader within the District Office, ensuring that families supported by assigned function(s) are engaged for success so that they have the financial and family support they need to grow and thrive. The Field Supervisor draws on expertise to interpret policy and applies sound judgment for complex programmatic and compliance issues so that the case management processes rendered by staff are able to influence non-custodial parents and support custodial parents and their children. Establishes and maintains procedures and practices that deliver assigned child support functions—Establishment/ Paternity, Court, Enforcement, Review & Adjustments, Interstate, Family Engagement, Operations, and/or Fiscal Account Management. Promotes enhancement of team member contributions in terms of efficiency, effectiveness and impact. Actively contributes to enhancement planning efforts for the team, district and regional levels and will provide direct support to the Division of Child Support Enforcement.
Minimum Qualifications
Working knowledge of supervisory principles and techniques to include motivating staff; managing, planning, and directing the work activities of staff; and managing employee performance.
Demonstrated: • Ability to interpret and apply regulations, laws, policies and procedures related to the child support enforcement program. • Ability to analyze data and reports in order to identify problems and formulate and implement solutions to maximize performance. • Skill in conflict resolution and the ability to work with a diverse audience. • Ability to manage multiple priorities and communicate effectively both orally and in writing. • Skill in the use of personal computers, spreadsheets, word processing and automated information systems. • Ability to exercise sound independent judgment in receiving and responding to customer inquiries. • Experience researching and resolving customer issues in a timely and appropriate manner. • Experience maximizing team performance through training and technical guidance.
Additional Considerations
• Work experience in supervision • Work experience in a child support program in Virginia or another state
Special Instructions
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
NOTE: This position is only open to current Virginia State Dept. of Social Services employees.
To be considered for this position, you must submit a Commonwealth of Virginia application or resume through the on-line “Virginia Jobs” (RMS) employment site no later than 11:55 p.m. on the closing date listed. Each application is reviewed for documentation that shows the applicant meets the minimum and preferred qualifications stated in the job announcement. The decision to interview an applicant is based on the information provided. This website will provide a confirmation of receipt when the application is submitted for consideration. Please refer to your RMS account for the status of your application and this position. VDSS 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. Virginia Department of Social Services does not provide sponsorship. The Virginia Department of Social Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages diversity within its workforce. We are a “Virginia Values Veterans” (V3) official certified company and state agency that provides hiring preference to Veterans and Members of the Virginia National Guard in support of Executive Order 29, (2010). If you are a Veteran or Virginia National Guard Member, we urge you to respond accordingly on your state application or resume. Minorities, Individuals with disabilities, Veterans and people with National Service experience are encouraged to apply. For more information about our employment practices, please visit our “Vision, Mission and Strategic Plan”. Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment within 90 days of the closing date. In addition to a rewarding work experience, VDSS offers excellent health and life insurance benefits, pre-tax spending accounts, state funded Short and Long Term Disability, paid holidays, vacation, tuition assistance, free wellness programs, and a state retirement plan with options for tax-deferred retirement savings including employer matching – Employee Benefits. If you have been affected by Policy 1.30 Layoff as a state employee and possess a valid Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Form) or a Preferential Hiring Card (Blue Card), you must submit this document through the “Virginia Jobs” (RMS) employment site when you apply.
Contact Information
Name: VDSS – Division of Human Resources
Phone: dssrecruitment@dss.virginia.gov
Email: dssrecruitment@dss.virginia.gov
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 800-552-5019.
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.
Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force. Equal Opportunity Employer
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