In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:
• Experience working in foster care, child welfare, or related human services programs.
• Experience with rate setting methodologies, fiscal analysis, or program funding structures.
• Prior involvement in developing regulations, ACLs, ACINs, or statewide policy guidance.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret and explain complex policies to counties, providers, or public stakeholders.
• Experience conducting training or facilitating statewide or regional meetings.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and project management skills.
• Experience working with legislative staff or participating in legislative development and analysis.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders and subject matter experts.
• Principles of Continuous Quality Improvement and methods for evaluating, refining, and improving program processes.
• Ability to adapt to changing departmental goals, priorities, legislative initiatives, and program reforms.
• Demonstrated ability to streamline administrative processes, prioritize competing tasks, and maintain accuracy in a fast paced policy environment.
• Ability to build and maintain positive, collaborative working relationships with counties, foster care providers, internal staff, leadership, and external partners.
• Demonstrated professionalism, diplomacy, and tact when handling sensitive issues or interacting with diverse stakeholders.
• Experience leading or participating in cross functional teams and fostering an inclusive, cooperative team environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, data analysis tools, and collaborative platforms.
• Proficiency with project management and project management software (like Monday.com)
