Human Services Analyst Jobs

Human Services Department, Division of Policy is seeking a Human Services Analyst. The purpose of this position is to research, develop, write, review, analyze, implement and evaluate policy and procedures related to the subsidized childcare and Keystone STARS programs for the Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL), Bureau of Policy and Professional Development.
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As a Human Services Analyst, you will plan and organize the development of policy, procedures and regulations for Pennsylvania's subsidized childcare program (CCW) and the quality rating improvement system (Keystone STARS) to ensure compliance with state and federal requirements.
You will also develop, and conduct training as needed to maintain procedures and regulatory compliance standards for providers and grantees and be responsible for the development of policy announcements, clarifications, regulatory interpretations, and training and communication materials for all providers and grantees as related to CCW and Keystone STARS.
Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.
Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• The Department of Human Services provides excellent benefits, pay increases, paid leave and holidays, as well as opportunities for career advancement.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• Full-time employment.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.
• Work hours are 8:30 am to 5:00 pm, Monday - Friday, with 60-minute lunch.
• Travel: As needed.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) full-time. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg. It is possible during the training period, more frequent days in the office will be required.

QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• An equivalent combination of experience and training that includes one year of professional experience developing, implementing, or evaluating human services, social services, health care services, or health care insurance programs.
• One year of professional experience developing, implementing, or evaluating human services, social services, health care services, or health care insurance programs; and a bachelor’s degree; or

• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).

• Failure to comply with the above application requirements will eliminate you from consideration for this position.

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans’ Preference tab or contact us at [email protected].

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• Your results will be provided via email.
• You must provide complete and accurate information or:
  • your score may be lower than deserved.
  • you may be disqualified.
• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
• You may only apply/test once for this posting.
• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
• Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
• Your score may be lower than deserved.
• You may be disqualified.

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Health & Wellness

We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.*

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