Human Services Planner Evaluator I(122160206) en Cumberland County, NC

About the Department

Position Duties

This position will provide analytical and consultative work that assists leadership and staff in planning and evaluating human services programs including project planning and development. Position will provide consultation to agency teams related to our agency's performance in achieving positive and meaningful results for children, families, senior citizens and disabled adults. Duties involve providing technical assistance and consultation to management and staff on the interpretation and application of standards and practice issues. Position provides statistical analysis, social science research, data management, special project management and special reports to enable leadership and external partners to respond strategically and logically to business needs, trends and the changing needs of customers.
 
 This position will perform other duties as assigned to include duties related to emergency and/or disaster situations as needed.  

Minimum Qualifications

MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: (Planner) - A four year degree in public service administration, psychology, sociology, or social work or a human service programmatic field, preferably with coursework in human service planning; or graduation from a four-year college or university and two years of administrative or consultative experience in a human service program; or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
(Evaluator) - Graduation from a four-year college or university with a degree in psychology, sociology, or social work or a human service programmatic field, preferably with coursework in human services program evaluation; or graduation from a four-year college or university and two years of program evaluation or consultative experience in human service programs; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. 

PREFERRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: Preference will be given to applicants who have related work experience within a social services agency. (Evaluator) - Graduation from a four-year college or university with a degree in psychology, sociology, or social work or a human service programmatic field, preferably with coursework in human services program evaluation; or graduation from a four-year college or university and two years of program evaluation or consultative experience in human service programs; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.  

Other Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES: General knowledge of the principles and practices of public administration and planning an ability to communicate effectively with professional and administrative personnel; and an ability to exercise judgment and discretion in applying and interpreting policies and procedures.

Considerable knowledge of the process involved in program evaluation methodology. General knowledge of theory and source literature in the subject area(s). Some knowledge of the use and capabilities of manual and EDP systems in gathering, storing retrieving, and analyzing data. Ability to write and present reports and information in an appropriate and effective manner.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: The selected applicant will be subject to the following conditions prior to appointment. Failure to complete or fulfill these conditions may result in dismissal.