CANS System Support Specialist

2 weeks ago

Austin, Texas, United States Texas Department of Aging & Disability Services Full time
Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled CANS System Support Specialist to join our team at the Texas Department of Aging & Disability Services. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for providing consultative services and technical assistance to program staff, government agencies, community organizations, or the general public.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Conduct comprehensive reviews of literature, statutes, rules, and/or policies; and prepare administrative reports, studies, and specialized research projects.
  • Provide input and recommendations on current policies and processes to the Texas Child-Centered Care implementation team to ensure a smooth transition to the Texas Child-Centered Care System.
  • Collaborate in the planning, development, implementation, analysis, and documentation of an agency program.
  • Document all case activity as per program requirements.
  • Enter all assessment information into the eCANS web-based application.
  • Communicate CANS results to the child's placement team.
  • Provide guidance and technical assistance to CPS and CPI staff on the goals, use of and outcomes of the CANS assessment.
  • Serve as a liaison to staff, government agencies, community organizations, or the general public to explain and provide technical assistance on program specifics and requirements.
  • Conduct surveys and/or reviews to determine compliance with certification requirements, laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.
  • Market program(s) to community and professional groups to encourage and/or improve interest in the program(s).
  • Monitor, review, and evaluate compliance with program policies and procedures, statutes, and rules for assigned program.
  • Provide input and recommendations on procedural and policy changes as related to the Texas Child-Centered Care System.
  • Collect, organize, analyze, and/or prepare materials in response to requests for program information and reports.
  • Integrate information into the CANS assessment from multiple sources by conducting interviews with children and with family/caregivers and incorporating information as appropriate from the referral source, treatment providers, school, rater observations and record reviews.
  • Work with 3rd party contract providers to review and provide input to on-going Texas Child-Centered Care System Continuous Quality and Assurance Improvement evaluation.
  • Coordinate with Texas Child-Centered Care implementation team and regional SSCC and CPS leadership to implement findings and recommendations from the evaluation.
  • Work with the Continuous Quality Assessment and Improvement contractors to provide input on the use and efficacy on the use of the CANS assessment.
  • Assist in analyzing legislation to develop recommendations for policy in programmatic areas relating to the implementation, improvement, and/or expansion or reduction of program funding.
  • Review and monitor legislative bills as related to the Texas Child-Centered Care System, including the CANS assessment.
  • Provide input to legislative bill analysis and implementation plans as related to Texas Child-Centered Care System, including the CANS assessments.
  • Provide input on the development of cost analysis to legislative bills in coordination with DFPS Finance and management.
  • Assist in preparing and evaluating program budget requests.
  • Work with DFPS Finance and CPS program to identify budget resources during a catchment area's transition to Community-Based Care, ensuring a smooth transition of the CANS assessment process under a Single Source Continuum Contractor.
  • Review and recommend budget needs based on resources to the Office of Finance to improve program outcomes.
  • Monitor CANS reports to ensure children, youth and young adults are receiving CANS assessments on a determined frequency and within expected timeframes.
  • Monitor, review and evaluate personal monthly job productivity to meet or exceed expectations.
  • Provide input and recommendations on developing and/or revising CANS policy and procedure manuals.
  • Prepare various reports as requested.
  • Provide guidance and technical assistance to agency staff and the community on the CANS assessment, placement policy and procedures.
  • Provide guidance and performs complex consultative services and assessment work, specifically related to administering the CANS Assessment.
Requirements:
  • Knowledge of state and federal laws and regulations related to the CPS Program.
  • General knowledge of the CPS Program.
  • Strong verbal and written communication and interviewing skills.
  • Skill at establishing and maintaining productive working relationships both internally and externally.
  • Skill in the use of a computer and applicable software.
  • Ability to apply a critical and analytical approach to problem solving and the ability to prioritize and manage multiple assignments.
  • Ability to interpret policies and procedures and provide guidance to others.
  • Ability to understand new information effectively and quickly.
  • Ability to plan, implement and meet deadlines.
  • Ability to work with individuals and groups from diverse populations.
  • Ability to work independently.
  • Ability to work outside of normal business hours.

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