Job Description
Job ID: 31382
Agency: Department of Social Services / Behavioral Health
Location:Sioux Falls, SDSalary: $68,100.00 Annual Salary, depending on qualifications
Pay Grade: K
Closing Date: 05.21.2025
This is a Full-Time 40 Hours Weekly position with the Department of Social Services. For more information on the DSS, please visit https://dss.sd.gov .
Summary:
Our Culture: Family focused. Person centered. At our organization it is the belief that every South Dakota family has the right to be safe and secure. We believe in respecting individuals and cultural differences by treating people with dignity, fairness and respect.
Our Department: Build Strong Families, South Dakota's Foundation and Our Future. The Department of Social Services aims to strengthen and support individuals and families, connecting them with resources to foster independent and healthy lives.
Our Team: Dependable. Committed. Compassionate. As a member of the Department of Social Services you will be part of a team of professionals who are dependable, committed, and compassionate. We believe collaborative communication, teamwork, partnerships, and trust are foundational to the delivery of essential family services.
Who we want:
- a highly motivated and experienced person with a passion for serving the public and displays a high level of effort and commitment towards completing assignments and goals;
- a compassionate individual who listens attentively to others and clearly conveys information and ideas;
- a dependable and organized individual who effectively plans and organizes work activities;
- a person who is dedicated and who will represent the Department of Social Service with integrity and enthusiasm; and
- an individual who works cooperatively with others and promotes a friendly work climate in order to achieve shared goals.
What you will do:
The Division of Behavioral Health is responsible for the oversight of publicly funded behavioral health services provided to youth and adults in the community through contracted agencies. The Division of Behavioral Health is looking for an individual who is committed to service, will provide attention to detail, and has excellent communication and organizational skills. If you are a team-oriented individual and dedicated to achieving resilience and recovery for individuals with behavioral health needs, this may be an opportunity for you to make a difference. Primary responsibilities include:
- oversee and manage the publicly funded substance use disorder treatment services delivered statewide by contracted treatment providers;
- provide technical expertise to program staff, other agencies and clients receiving program services to ensure programs operate within set standards and services are delivered efficiently and effectively;
- provide oversight over the eligibility determination process, including management and oversight of the contracted vendor's work to ensure Division goals and expectations for eligibility criteria are met;
- provide oversight of the program delivery in specifically assigned programs, including monitoring and evaluation of the integrity and fidelity of the program delivery and providing technical assistance;
- provide technical assistance and guidance to agencies delivering services to assist in achieving goals and objectives and problem-solving when goals are not met;
- provide direction and support to staff to perform assigned job duties and functions of program;
- serve as a liaison between service providers and consultants;
- provide support for the implementation of federal block grant and discretionary grant activities, including serving as co-project director of the state opioid response grant;
- maintain accurate information on the Department's website to inform the public of the available resources;
- prepare requested reports, maintain various databases, monitor authorizations, review trends on utilization, and assist with budgeting;
- gather and analyze data, reason logically and accurately, and solve problems utilizing reasoning and resourcefulness;
- process, review and prepare financial forms/invoices for payments;
- provide support to team members as needed;
- occasional travel and public speaking is expected.
Licenses and Certifications: The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 4 years of work experience specifically providing treatment services to individuals with substance use disorders. Preferred candidates will have training and experience in a range of evidence-based practices for substance use disorder treatment, and hold or have ability to hold certification/licensure from the Board of Addiction and Prevention Professionals.
The Ideal Candidate Will Have: - establish and maintain effective and collaborative working relationships with stakeholders;
- have knowledge of evidence-based behavioral health treatment services, including implementation and fidelity;
- have ability to monitor treatment programs for effectiveness;
- have ability to successfully deliver presentations and technical assistant support, using clinical expertise, both in person statewide as needed and also via virtual technology; and
- successfully plan and organize work activities, adjust to multiple demands, and prioritize tasks to complete assignments and meet schedules and deadlines;
- communicate effectively and efficiently;
- demonstrate compassion, respect, courtesy and tact when interacting with others;
- display confidence and innovation;
- understand concepts related to client confidentiality;
- have the ability to comprehend, interpret and apply policies, procedures, laws and regulations;
- prepare clear and concise documentation, reports and correspondence that reflect relevant facts;
- conceptualize needed change and initiate appropriate activities to move from concepts to implementation;
- ability to take the lead role on projects to ensure programs operate effectively and efficiently;
- knowledge and ability to use Excel, Word, Outlook and other basic computer programs efficiently.
Equally important will be a strong work ethic and the comprehension of critical thinking and problem solving techniques. If you believe in strengthening and supporting strong families and investing in South Dakota's future, you may have found the dream job you've been waiting for!
This position is eligible for Veterans' Preference per ARSD 55:10:02:08.
The State of South Dakota does not sponsor work visas for new or existing employees. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete an Employment Eligibility Verification, Form I-9. The State of South Dakota as an employer will be using E-Verify to complete employment eligibility verification upon hire.
The State of South Dakota offers $0 premium employee health insurance option plus eleven paid holidays, generous vacation and sick leave accrual, dental, vision, and other insurance options, and retirement benefits. You can view our benefits information at https://bhr.sd.gov/job-seekers/work-for-state-government/ . This position is a member of Class A retirement under SDRS.
Must apply online: https://gen-stateofsouthdako-trn.inforcloudsuite.com/hcm/xmlhttp/shorturl.do?key=1M8
You must apply online, emailed resumes or submissions will not be accepted.
South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources
Telephone: 605.773.3148 Email: careers@state.sd.us
http://bhr.sd.gov/workforus
"An Equal Opportunity Employer"
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