Program Consultant Sr. #RE049

Title: Program Consultant Sr. #RE049

State Role Title: Prog Admin Specialist II

Hiring Range: $65,000 - $75,000 per year (salary commensurate with experience)

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Department of Social Services

Location: DSS HOME OFFICE

Agency Website: https://www.dss.virginia.gov/

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

NOTE: This is a full-time, restricted position funded by a federal grant. The grant funding will expire on 6/30/2026; continuation beyond that date is contingent on the availability of grants funds.

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.

Program Consultant Sr. is responsible for maintaining a constant state of readiness for the immediate implementation of repatriation activation by the Federal government to serve as the Office of New Americans’ point of contact for International Social Services (ISS) regarding individual repatriate arrival notification to Virginia. Serves as point of contact for any stakeholders who have questions about the plan and ensures that all activities of the Office of Human Services Emergency Preparedness and Response (OHSEPR) conduct quarterly tabletop exercises and/or training for all stakeholders who could be activated in case of emergency repatriation. Leads all reporting and re-application for Federal Emergency grant activities. Ensures all documentation required by OHSEPR is maintained and available to VDSS and OHSEPR leadership upon request. Monitors activities and ensures that VDSS/ONA is in full compliance with grant requirements. Develops and maintains close working relationships with the Virginia Department of Emergency Management (VDEM) in the coordination of mass repatriation.

Program Consultant Sr. will provide direct support to this position, coordinating service providers in providing direct services to the newly arriving repatriates.

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience interpreting and applying policy regarding repatriation and demonstrated familiarity with the Virginia emergency mass repatriation and individual repatriation programs.
• Experience conducting training, preparing, and giving presentations, and using the Microsoft Office Suite.

KSAs and/or Competencies required to successfully perform the work
• Extensive knowledge of policies related to Government Emergency Repatriation.
• Familiarity with Virginia's emergency programs concerning mass repatriation.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain a Constant State of Readiness for the immediate activation of repatriation efforts.
• Capability to ensure that the necessary infrastructure is in place for the state government, local governments, and other agencies to provide a seamless and efficient repatriation experience for those returning.
• Ability to work effectively under deadlines and in emergencies.
• Skill in developing and maintaining productive relationships with federal, state, and local partners.
• Strong written and oral communication and presentation skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Willingness to travel for the duration of a mass repatriation event or for various coordination and training activities related to repatriation.

Additional Considerations

• Valid driver’s license

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.

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.

To be considered for this position, you must submit a Commonwealth of Virginia application or resume through the on-line “Virginia Jobs” (PageUp) 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 additional considerations as stated in the job announcement. The decision to interview an applicant is based on the information provided. 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.

The Virginia Department of Social Services (VDSS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages diversity within its workforce.

VDSS does not provide sponsorship.

This position may be eligible for telework opportunities; availability, hours, and duration will be in accordance with the Commonwealth’s Teleworking policy.

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.

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” (PageUp) 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.