Title: Program Consultant, Sr. #W5159 (100% REMOTE)

Hiring Range: $54,000 - $74,000/yr.

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Department of Social Services

Location: DSS HOME OFFICE

Agency Website: www.dss.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

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.

The Division of Community and Volunteer Services, Office of Economic Opportunity is seeking a Program Consultant Sr. This position will be responsible for ensuring adequate fiscal oversight and evaluation of effectiveness of Community Action Agencies (CAA’s) and statewide Community Action organizations to: ensure compliance with state and federal laws and regulations; provide technical assistance and training to office and agency staff on appropriate financial management; reviews agency reports, financial invoices, audits, budgets, fiscal policies/procedures; and provide assistance as needed to the Neighborhood Assistance Program, State Plan, and other Office of Economic Opportunity programs, including responding to ad hoc requests from the division and the department.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education, training, and experience in fiscal management or fiscal grant administration.
• Experience/knowledge of monitoring practices to ensure financial compliance with federal/state programs.
• Demonstrated ability to determine the compliance and risk levels of sub-grantees and offer training and technical assistance.
• Proficiency with using Microsoft Office, particularly Microsoft Excel.
• Organized and detail-oriented with strong communication and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Demonstrated ability to form positive, supportive working relationships with highly diverse organizations.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting/Finance and/or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Office of Management and Budget Uniform Guidance.
• Ability to provide training/technical assistance on financial management and financial compliance.
• Specific knowledge of Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) requirements and regulations.
• Comprehensive experience interpreting statute/regulations.
• Knowledge of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) funding and uses.

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.

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

Selected candidate may be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.

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 Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: Career Pathways for Individuals with Disabilities, or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.