CANS System Support Specialist

Job/Position DescriptionPerforms complex (journey-level) consultative services and technical assistance work. Work involves planning, developing, and implementing an agency program and providing consultative services and technical assistance to program staff, government agencies, community organizations, or the general public. May provide guidance to others. Works under general supervision, with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.Essential Job FunctionsPerforms an array of technical, training, research, planning, policy, program assessment, and administrative activities related to program assignment. and149;Schedules, coordinates and conducts the CANS assessment interviews in the childand146;s home, community or via telehealth. and149;Conducts the assessment at a location and time which is most convenient for the child and family and may be outside of regular business hours. and149;Arranges formal interpreter services as neededPerforms comprehensive reviews of literature, statutes, rules, and/or policies; and prepares administrative reports, studies, and specialized research projects. and149;Reviews research, evaluations and literature on the use of and administration of the CANS assessment. and149;Provides 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.and149;Works with 3rd party contractors to provide input on the use and efficacy on the use of the CANS assessment as part of the Texas Child-Centered Care System. Collaborates in the planning, development, implementation, analysis, and documentation of an agency program. and149;Documents all case activity as per program requirements. and149;Enters all assessment information into the eCANS web-based application. and149;Documents resulting recommendations in the DFPS IMPACT system. Collaborates with program staff in determining trends and resolving technical problems. and149;Communicates CANS results to the childand146;s placement team.and149;Provides guidance and technical assistance to CPS and CPI staff on the goals, use of and outcomes of the CANS assessment.and149;Works to resolve any disputes with agency staff related to the results and recommendations from the CANS assessmentServes as a liaison to staff, government agencies, community organizations, or the general public to explain and provide technical assistance on program specifics and requirements. and149;Serves as liaison to DFPS staff and creates job aids and other educational materials to ensure CPS, CPI and other DFPS staffand146;s understanding of the CANS and placement processConducts surveys and/or reviews to determine compliance with certification requirements, laws, regulations, policies, and procedures. and149;Completes CANS annual certification requirements through the Praed Foundation. Markets program(s) to community and professional groups to encourage and/or improve interest in the program(s). and149;Prepares and conducts presentations to agency staff and the community, as requested, related to the CANS assessment and placement process.Monitors, reviews, and evaluates compliance with program policies and procedures, statutes, and rules for assigned program.and149;Serves as the agency Subject Matter Expert for the CANS assessment and Texas Child-Centered Care System to ensure compliance with State and Federal regulations and Child Care Licensing Standards.and149;Interprets State and Federal regulations, Child Care Licensing Standards and program policy.and149;Research https://jobshrportal.hhsc.state.tx.us/ENG/CareerPortal/job_profile.cfm?szOrderID618720 Copy the URL in the preceding sentence to an Internet Explorer browser to apply to the job directly through the Texas Health and Human Services Career Portal.