Social Program Coordinator/Analyst (687868)

About the Opportunity

• We are only considering US Citizens and Green Card holders for this position. We are unable to sponsor for this role.
• We are only considering local candidates who currently reside within 45 minutes of postal code 17120
• No Third Party Agencies
• $57 per hour 1099, $43 per hour W2 + benefits
• 100% Work From Home in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
• Job Id: OST-687868
• Must be able to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination plus booster shot
• Contract Term: Till end of the 2023 fiscal year with yearly extension based upon performance

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Short Description

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s Department of Human Services (DHS), Office of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (OMHSAS), Bureau of Policy, Planning, and Program Development (BPPPD), Division of Planning and Program Development is seeking a Social Program Coordinator/Analyst to work as part of a small team working to create a statewide framework for crisis mental health services. The ideal candidate must have 4+ years of experience analyzing and interpreting policies, procedures, and regulations relating to crisis intervention services; 4+ years of understanding best practices for project management, knowledge management, and documentation; and 4+ years of experience managing multiple projects simultaneously.

* This position will require occasional on-site attendance for in-person meetings.

Required Skills/Years of Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in IT or related field or equivalent experience
• 4+ years of experience analyzing and interpreting policies, procedures, and regulations relating to crisis intervention services
• 4+ years of understanding best practices for project management, knowledge management, and documentation
• 4+ years of experience managing multiple projects simultaneously
• 3+ years of knowledge of the principles and methods of data collection and analysis
• 3+ years of experience analyzing and interpreting quantitative and qualitative data
• 3+ years of experience with Excel and other data analysis tools
• 3+ years of experience using effective communication skills, including the ability to explain data results and analyses to multiple audiences

Desired Skills/Years of Experience:

• Graduate degree in Mental Health, Psychology, Social Work or Criminal Justice
• 1+ years of experience in mental health, social work, or community policing

Complete Description

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s Department of Human Services (DHS), Office of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (OMHSAS), Bureau of Policy, Planning, and Program Development (BPPPD), Division of Planning and Program Development is seeking a Social Program Coordinator/Analyst to work as part of a small team working to create a statewide framework for crisis mental health services. The ideal candidate must have 4+ years of experience analyzing and interpreting policies, procedures, and regulations relating to crisis intervention services; 4+ years of understanding best practices for project management, knowledge management, and documentation; and 4+ years of experience managing multiple projects simultaneously.

The Social Program Coordinator/Analyst will be tasked to:

• Work as part of a small team working to create a statewide framework for crisis mental health services
• Serve as the Community Mental Health Services Block Grant (CMHSBG) project coordinator for Consolidated Appropriations Act (CAA) and American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding
• Collect, monitor, review, and analyze program information and quality outcomes that are identified and generated through COVID-specific supplemental CAA and ARPA CMHSBG funding (totaling over $75M)
• Report to OMHSAS staff and perform highly independent professional work
• Coordinate, collect, and monitor various state-level program and quality outcomes primarily related to the implementation and expansion of crisis intervention services
• Work on multiple projects simultaneously with 46 projects funded through the CAA opportunity ($27M) and potentially up to 100 additional projects with ARPA funds ($48M)
• Collect program information, analyze it, and communicate the results for the supplemental COVID funding received by the state
• Work with staff from other BPPPD sections, management systems and information technology (IT), other DHS program offices and OMHSAS Bureaus, counties, joinders, subrecipients, and other stakeholders in the planning, negotiation, allocation, and reporting of block grant impacts, outcomes, and priorities
• Develop analysis and data collection processes in behavioral health systems to effectively communicate and collaborate with systems team members for reaching meaningful and data informed conclusions
• Analyze and interpret program and fiscal data, policies, procedures, and regulations
• Develop sound data methodology, consult on data collection and analysis, and develop communication for the results and recommendations of data analysis in a targeted manner to a variety of audiences (DHS Executive Staff, Federal Government Agencies, Local Government Officials, and members of the public)
• Develop strong working relationships with county project managers to facilitate the project analysis
• Collect, analyze, and present CAA and ARPA project and program data and outcomes
• Review data methodology and provide recommendations on improvements
• Develop strategies for knowledge management and information sharing
• Assist counties with collecting and reporting program data
• Assist OMHSAS staff in the development of federal reporting
• Actively communicate with counties and project coordinators on relevant findings
• Develop parameters and data points for new analyses
• Compare historical and baseline data to active data reporting, and draw meaningful conclusions about program and project performance, goals, and outcomes
• Prepare presentation materials regarding results of data analyses for OMHSAS staff presentations to stakeholders

Hiring Expectations

• We are only considering US Citizens and Green Card holders for this position. We are unable to sponsor for this role.
• No Third Parties
• Right to Represent authorization is required
• Expect technical interview screening
• Expect F2F interview
• Background check and/or credit check will be required

About Dantech

Dantech Corporation, Inc. is a Certified Business Enterprise (CBE) in the District of Columbia and a federally recognized Woman Owned Small Business (WOSB). The company has a history of technology, innovation and transformation since its launch in 1999. As an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. For more information about positions with Dantech, please see: https://www.dantechcorp.com/staffing.