ANALYST I

The California Department of Social Services is dedicated to serving and supporting the people of California experiencing need. The Analyst I will provide administrative and program support to the branch, assisting in various initiatives related to child welfare and prevention services.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct administrative and program support to the branch and lead analysts
• Coordinate technical assistance to County Child Welfare Departments and their multidisciplinary partners
• Support the maintenance of internal systems and correspondence
• Assist lead analysts in developing responses to policy and practice interpretations as they relate to the implementation of the Family First Prevention Services (FFPS) Program and other major prevention initiatives and reform efforts

Skills

• A Statement of Qualifications or Supplemental Questionnaire must be submitted along with your application to be considered for this position
• Applications submitted without an SOQ may be disqualified for this position
• The application package must include a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ), which answers the two questions below (No duplicate responses)
• Clearly label the SOQ, re-state each question and organize a detailed response directly under each numbered question
• Applicants may draw from their professional, academic, or lived experiences when responding
• The SOQ should be no longer than two pages, single-spaced in Arial 12-point font
• You are required to complete employment history on the application form (STD 678)
• You may be disqualified from the hiring and selection process if the employment history is inaccurate or incomplete
• If you are meeting minimum qualifications with education, you must include your unofficial transcripts for verification
• If selected, you may be required to provide official transcripts at the time of hire
• Candidates who reside outside of the State of California may be admitted to the job interview, but they must provide proof of residence in California prior to being eligible for appointment
• Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process
• Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s)
• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov
• All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position

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