<p>Class Definition</p> <p>GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: To plan, organize, and direct the work of the strategic planning unit and to integrate statewide strategic planning activities with budgetary master plans; and to do related work as required.</p> <p>SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Works under the administrative direction and policy guidance of the Department of Administration/Executive Director/Budget Officer with considerable latitude for the exercise of independent judgement.</p> <p>SUPERVISION EXERCISED: Plans, organizes, and directs the operation of the strategic planning; coordinates the activities of the Division, other state agencies, federal and local governments, and the private sector.</p> <p>Illustrative Examples of Work Performed</p> <p>To plan, organize, and direct the work of strategic planning.</p> <p>To receive assignments from the Executive Director/Budget Officer and other sources to determine the issues and scope of action involved, to formulate a general approach to the matter, to determine the time schedule to be followed, and to supervise execution of the assignments.</p> <p>To monitor and evaluate sub systems in the development and implementation of strategic plans.</p> <p>To report on the work of the strategic division, including policies and plans adopted and the results of studies conducted.</p> <p>To supervise and promote implementation of policies, plans, and other recommendations through executive actions and orders, budgets, legislation and other means.</p> <p>To oversee the review of a wide range of proposals to insure that these are consistent with established policies and plans and to coordinate them with related activities.</p> <p>To do related work as required.</p> <p>Required Qualifications for Appointment</p> <p>KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS AND CAPACITIES: A thorough knowledge of the principles, methods, techniques, and practices of planning at the state and local levels of the operation of local governments, and the functions of and the relations between state, local and federal governments; the ability to apply this knowledge to management of state planning functions and administration of assistance to local governments in areas including: physical; economic; and social development; governmental management; finance and budgeting; and others; the ability to oversee work in progress and on completion to insure that professional standards and statutory, regulatory, and technical requirements are met; the ability to present complete work in an understandable manner to a wide range of people; the ability to plan and organize work, assemble resources, coordinate operations with interested parties, and achieve the intended results within budgetary and time limitations; and related capacities and abilities.</p> <p>EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:</p> <p>Education: Such as may have been gained through: graduation from a university with a Master's Degree in Planning, Public Administration, Business Administration, Physical or Social Science, or a degree in Law; and</p> <p>Experience: Such as may have been gained through: employment with supervisory and management responsibilities in planning and governmental administration.</p> <p>Or, any combination of education and experience that shall be substantially equivalent to the above education and experience.</p> <p>Supplemental Information</p> <p>Supplemental Duties: In addition to core responsibilities, this position will likely be tasked with spearheading the urgent development of the Residential Performance Monitoring Division (RPMD). The RPMD will be specifically tailored to evaluate the quality, safety, and effectiveness of services within Residential Intervention facilities, both in and out of Rhode Island, with a strong emphasis on clinical oversight and the prevention of maltreatment.</p> <p>This role will involve leading targeted analytical projects to identify systemic risks and deficiencies and translating these findings into actionable recommendations for immediate corrective actions, policy adjustments, and evidence-based program enhancements. The position will be responsible for the ongoing refinement of specialized clinical and safety-focused performance metrics and data collection methodologies.</p> <p>Furthermore, the position will be instrumental in driving the division's efforts to promote the transition of youth from psychiatric or restrictive settings to appropriate congregate care and, ultimately, to community-based services, requiring robust collaboration with providers, advocacy groups, and sister state agencies to ensure care is delivered in the most integrated and effective settings.</p> <p>This position will also include representing DCYF in high-level discussions and on task forces dedicated to reforming the children's behavioral health system and ensuring that all residential programs adhere to the highest standards of therapeutic and clinical care.</p> <p>For information regarding the benefits available to State of Rhode Island employees, please visit the Office of Employee Benefits' website at http://www.employeebenefits.ri.gov/.</p> <p>Also, be advised that a new provision in RI General Law 35-6-1 was enacted requiring direct deposit for all employees. Specific to new hires, the law requires that all employees hired after September 30, 2014 participate in direct deposit. Accordingly, any employee hired after this date will be required to participate in the direct deposit system. At the time the employee is hired, the employee shall identify a financial institution that will serve as a personal depository agency for the employee.</p> <p>Employer State of Rhode Island</p> <p>Address One Capitol Hill</p> <p>Providence, Rhode Island, 02908</p> <p>Website http://www.apply.ri.gov</p>