Area Program Manager - Jackson Square

Description

The Department of Children and Families (DCF) is seeking a dynamic, highly organized, mission driven individual to fill the role of Area Program Manager.

The Area Program Manager is a member of the area office senior management team, is involved with all aspects of daily activities of the clinical staff and reports to the Area Director and Area Clinical Manager.

The selected candidate will provide supervision to social service supervisors and any other specialty positions as assigned.

Such supervision would include teaching, coaching, support and evaluation of the quality and effectiveness of the work as well as, leadership and clinical consultation to all levels of area staff.

Duties and Responsibilities (these duties are a general summary and not all inclusive) :

Perform case management activities such as assignment of cases and approval of transfers and closings.

Oversee all clinical and case management activities of assigned units which may include but not be limited to screening / investigation activities, child removal decisions and process, permanency planning, and family resource support and management.

Participate in the hiring and training of new employees.

Actively participates in the professional growth and development of area staff.

Help to develop comprehensive quality assurance programs within the area office including participation in centralized initiatives.

Collaborate with other state agencies and community organizations in the shared provision of services to clients.

Participate in the development, monitoring and evaluation of the local system of care.

Interpret and trains staff on agency policy, mission, and vision.

Preferred Qualifications :

Demonstrated commitment to the core practice values of the agency and understanding of the theory and practice of Child Welfare.

Proficiency in the ability to collaborate effectively with community groups and organizations.

Proficient with use of Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, and Outlook and other PC based software.

Ability to work effectively with linguistically and culturally diverse populations.

Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple, deadline-driven projects with strong attention to detail.

High level of self-motivation and accountability, bringing enthusiasm and energy to team and tasks.

Talent for exercising sound judgment, especially discretion in handling confidential information.

TO APPLY :

Please upload both Resume and Cover Letter for this position when applying.

About the Department of Children and Families :

The Department of Children and Families (DCF) is committed to upholding the fundamental mission of protecting children from abuse and neglect to ensure they are able to grow and thrive in a safe and nurturing environment.

DCF’s vision is that all children have the right to grow up in a nurturing home, free from abuse and neglect, with access to food, shelter, clothing, health care and education.

DCF works toward establishing the safety, permanency and well-being of the Commonwealth's children by : stabilizing and preserving families;

providing quality temporary alternative care, when necessary, safely reunifying families; and when necessary and appropriate, creating new families through kinship, guardianship or adoption.

Preferred applicants will possess a demonstrated commitment to the core practice values : 1) child-driven, 2) family-centered, 3) community-focused, 4) strength-based, 5) committed to diversity / cultural competency, and, 6) committed to continuous learning.