Job Description

Regional Practice Consultant (Medical Assistance) Western Regional Office #W0005

This position is responsible for providing programmatic supervision, consultation, and support to Local Departments of Social Services (LDSS) to promote efficiency/accountability in program operations and enhance service delivery to customers in the region. Provide feedback to the Program Manager and Regional Director on issues that pertain to specific local agency operations or have region-wide/statewide implications.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Considerable knowledge in the Medical Assistance program area.
• Considerable knowledge with interpreting and applying Federal and State policies and regulations.
• Provide guidance, training, assistance, and support to local departments to ensure quality/efficiency/accountability in all program operations.
• Develop/deliver policy, procedural, and automated systems training to individuals with varying levels of program knowledge.
• Understand human behavior, as it relates to social/economic concerns and casework principles/practices.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to work independently and as a team member.
• Manage multiple tasks and prioritize workload.
• Must possess a valid drivers license.

Key Competencies:

• Influence Others
• Focus on Customer
• Manage the Work Process
• Build Relationships
• Solve Problems
• Lead Others

Additional Considerations:

• Working knowledge of specific program areas.

Special Instructions:

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or rsum 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. Selected candidate(s) may be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor. Frequent in-state, overnight travel may be required. Selected candidate(s) may be required to use their personal vehicle or state vehicle as available for business use. 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. The Virginia Department of Social Services (VDSS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages diversity within its workforce. VDSS does not provide sponsorship. 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

Email: dssrecruitment@dss.virginia.gov

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