A class incumbent plans, develops, monitors, evaluates and oversees the implementation of programs for children and families.

Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here.

• Plans new or revises existing programs based on an analysis and evaluation of data; Plans, organizes and conducts needs assessments in a diverse range of program areas; Develops data collection instruments.
   
• Works with community resources, organizations and other interested groups to develop service programs to meet needs.
   
• Develops RFP's reviews program proposals and submits recommendations to superior; Develops agreements for approved bids.
   
• Provides technical assistance to community-based organizations and private agencies to enable them to improve service delivery.
   
• Develops criteria for evaluating program performance as well as reporting systems and record keeping formats; Monitors programs contracted to private agencies including conducting on-site reviews of contractors to evaluate methods of operation, staffing and compliance with program goals and budgetary constraints; Makes recommendations for corrective actions.
   
• Consults with public and private agency administrators to evaluate the preliminary results of projects, identify problems and deficiencies and reformulate specific objectives to be accomplished.
   
• Prepares a variety of reports including but not limited to statistical analysis and program assessments as well as those mandated by federal and state regulations.
   
• Represents the unit, division or department on committees and tasks forces to coordinate existing or proposed services; recommends on the need for new programs to meet current community needs and effectiveness of existing/proposed program objectives, policies and procedures in meeting client needs.
   
• May supervise staff engaged in data collection, analysis and record keeping functions.
   
• May assist in compilation of statistics for division or department budget preparation.

JOB REQUIREMENTS for Family Services Program Support Administrator
Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:

Criminal background check:  A satisfactory criminal background check is required as a condition of hire.  The recruiting agency may require the applicant to pay for the criminal background check as part of the conditional offer of hire. 

Pre-employment Drug Testing:  Upon a conditional offer, you must undergo pre-employment drug testing as part of the hiring process.

To learn more about the comprehensive benefit package please visit our website at http://ben.omb.delaware.gov/programs/index.shtml.

The application is evaluated based upon a rating of training and experience.

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