Child Welfare Program Manager (Manager 2) in New Port / Lincoln County Oregon (Open Until Filled) Job at Department of Human Services
Department of Human Services Newport, OR
$6,480 - $10,023 a month
Initial Posting Date:
05/01/2023
Application Deadline:
07/05/2023
Agency:
Department of Human Services
Salary Range:
$6,480 - $10,023
Position Type:
Employee
Position Title:
Child Welfare Program Manager (Manager 2) in New Port / Lincoln County Oregon (Open Until Filled)
Job Description:
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are actively working to build an equitable agency with the
Equity North Star
as our guide toward our vision of an agency free of racism, discrimination and bias. We believe that teams in which everyone can show up as their full authentic self are key to creating a thriving workforce that can better serve communities. We welcome members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQIA2S+ community members, and others to apply.
We want you to join our team!
Do you want the opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of children in need of support? Do you want to be part of a diverse workforce that collaborates and learns from each other to improve services that support children, families, and communities? Then, we want to hear from you!
The Office of Child Welfare, part of the Oregon Department of Human Services, is looking for 1 (one) dedicated and compassionate individual to serve as Child Welfare Program Manager (Manager 2). This position will serve Newport / Lincoln County Oregon.
Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS), A place to belong and make a difference!
- When you join the
ODHS, you join a community of over 10,000 employees dedicated to serving and helping Oregonians achieve wellbeing and independence through opportunities that protect, empower, respect choice, and preserve dignity.
- Connect with ODHS Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and find a place to belong, build community and participate in shared learning. ERGs are employee-driven committees that support each other as well as the ODHS’ overall mission and vision.
- We are committed to building an antiracist and equitable agency. Equity is foundational to our role as a human services agency and we are committed to integrating equity into all we do. The
Equity North Starhas four points that explain the agency's goals related to equity, inclusion, and racial justice.
- We know that life is unpredictable and ODHS cares about keeping you well. Enjoy a work-life balance, 11 paid holidays a year, flexible work schedules, and
competitive benefits packagesincluding health, dental, vision and much more!
What you need to qualify:
Six years of supervision, management, or progressively related experience; OR three years of related experience and a bachelor’s degree in a related field.
Essential Attributes:
We are looking for candidates with:
- Experience developing and managing a case load or case plan related to safety practice models.
- Experience implementing organizational objectives and ensuring that the necessary quantity and quality of work is achieved.
- Experience supervising and managing a work unit including hiring, training employees, assigning and reviewing work, providing employees with feedback on their performance, providing oversight of operations, and managing staff performance.
- Experience with Oregon Safety Model and interpreting and utilizing ODHS Policy & Procedure
- Experience creating and maintaining a work environment that is respectful, facilitates the development of teams and is a professional model of leadership for staff.
- Experience developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with partners and community members and maintain them over time.
- Experience supervising a program or policy area that serves vulnerable families.
Your duties at a glance
As an employee working within the
Child Welfare Program
, you will have an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of Oregon’s most vulnerable children and families. Your dedication will help us achieve the Child Welfare
Vision for Transformation
that will support children and young adults to be safer, healthier, experience less trauma and achieve a greater well-being.
As a Child Welfare Program Manager, you will be:
- Observing, coaching, and engaging caseworkers to achieve best practices and positively engage client families.
- Providing case consultation and individual tutoring for developing case plans, placement permanency decisions and treatment interventions.
- Assigning duties and/or cases to social service specialists and ensuring backup coverage.
- Ensuring that cases are opened and closed in accordance with policy and deadlines.
- Planning, monitoring, and evaluating staff activities.
- Helping new employees understand their roles, helping staff complete critical casework functions, and assisting senior-level workers with their career planning.
- Eliciting input from staff to ensure adoption of new practices.
- Developing clear expectations for staff and completing annual performance reviews.
- Researching and interpreting policy.
- Reviewing client case plans and other documents for quality.
- Evaluating board and court hearing processes to ensure they are appropriately conducted and timely.
- Auditing and reviewing case files.
- Completing general personnel actions such as hiring and approving leave requests.
- Manage programs that provide child welfare services in collaboration with TANF (SSP), other DHS programs and community partners within the district and state.
- Improve outcomes for clients using assessment information to modify, redirect, support or enhance child welfare operations as well as develop new programs.
- Assure information and accounting systems are consistently maintained.
- Develop and coordinate training necessary for staff to carry out their functions.
- Establish and maintain linkage with courts, community partners, local tribes, and state institutions.
- Speak with agencies, individuals, media, and community groups in order to educate people about child abuse and neglect.
- Interpret child welfare policy and achieve beneficial coordination for child welfare programs.
- Prepare performance evaluations and effectively recommend personnel actions regarding those staff, i.e. salary increases, promotions, reassignments, disciplinary action and discharge.
- Maintain healthy, safe, family-oriented, clean, and professional facilities which meet the needs of staff.
- Assure personnel are knowledgeable of and in compliance with statutes governing safety, fire health, services to persons with disabilities, etc., all which apply to a public building.
- Develop and maintain accurate financial records.
Working conditions:
Usual office work and supervision is required with periodic travel and occasional over-night trips. Employee must be willing to take emergency night and weekend calls. Position may require public relations work, including occasional meetings and public speaking. Some use of personal vehicle may be required. Phone and office contact with clients including angry, upset, or hostile clients is necessary. Irregular work hours and some weekend work are expected. Working hours may be adjusted within a given week to provide services.
How to apply
Your work history profile, cover letter, and resume are the perfect opportunity to highlight your interest in the position and showcase your skills and experience that make you the best candidate for the position.
- Please upload a resume or complete the work history profile. Note: Your resume and cover letter may be uploaded in the Resume/CV field on the online application.
- A short cover letter is encouraged: Attach a short cover letter that demonstrates how you meet the essential attributes listed in this job posting.
- If you are not a current State of Oregon employee, view this
application instructional video.
- Current State of Oregon employees: Apply via your employee Workday account.
- After you submit your application, you will have additional tasks to complete in Workday. Please continue to check your Workday account throughout the recruitment process.
Additional requirements:
- Finalists for this position will be subject to a computerized criminal history and abuse check. Adverse background information will be reviewed and could result in withdrawal of a conditional job offer or termination of employment.
- The Oregon Department of Human Services does not offer visa sponsorship. Within three days of hire, you will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security’s I-9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States. ODHS will use E-Verify to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States.
- A valid Oregon Driver’s License is required.
Helpful Information:
- This position is management service and is not represented by a union.
- This recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies.
- Have questions about Workday, and want some tips on understanding the state application process? Check out our
Oregon job opportunitiespage.
- If you need an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), have questions or need assistance with the application process, please contact Surbhi Singh via email at
Surbhi.Singh@odhs.oregon.gov. Please be sure to include the job requisition number.
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