Child Protective Services Program Manager I
Child Protective Services Program Manager I
Department: Social Services
Hiring Range: $73,757.00 - $90,353.00 per year
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
Description of Work: The primary purpose of this position is the supervision, management, and oversight of the agency’s Child Protective Services teams. This position requires programmatic leadership, direct involvement in operational matters, and strategic planning of social work and other related services as a part of the agency’s management team. Work also involves the ongoing review of programs, quality assurance of services, compliance with standards, and ongoing supervision of unit supervisors.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Possess a thorough knowledge of social work principals and techniques
- Knowledge of State, Federal and County law, policies, and procedures relevant to Child Protective Services
- Sound knowledge base in the legal aspects of child welfare
- Knowledge of service functions and tasks specific to all service programs, including CPS intake, CPS investigations and assessments, and CPS In-Home services
- Well-founded base in social work theory, child development, mental health related issues, trauma informed practices, systems theories, family dynamics, and management principles
- Thorough knowledge of planning the programmatical and operational goals within the agency’s network of services to children and families.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:
- Bachelor Degree in social work, human services, or another related field
- At least three (3) to five (5) years of experience (or a combination of experience and education) in social work, counseling, or other related field (2 years of which involve supervisory or managerial tasks) providing the necessary knowledge and skill to perform the duties of the position
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS, WORKING CONDITIONS, AND OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURES:
- Standard vision requirements, with or without corrective lenses
- Occasionally lifts up to ten (10) pounds
- Occasionally spends time reaching with hands and arms, tasting or smelling, and engaging in repetitive motions
- Routinely spends time standing, walking, sitting, speaking or hearing, and using hands or fingers to handle, feel, type, or text
- Must be able to prepare and analyze written or computer data
- Must be able to express and exchange ideas through verbal communications
- Must be able to engage in visual inspections involving small parts
- Must be able to observe general surroundings and activities
- Subjected to serious mental effort and potential stressful situations during day to day operations
REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES:
- Proficient in spoken and written English
- Ability to convey detailed instructions loudly, accurately, and/or quickly
- Ability to receive detailed instructions or information through verbal communication
- Ability to operate and use systems, technologies, motor vehicles, and machines required to perform duties of this position
- Strong analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills
- Strong verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to select, evaluate, and interpret data from several sources, such as guidelines, policies, and procedures
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Strong supervisory and leadership skills
Application Process: Burke County paper applications can be obtained at the Human Resources office, located at 200 Avery Ave. Morganton, NC, Mon-Fri 8:00am-5:00pm; online applications are available at: www.burkenc.org. Completed applications should provide a complete work history, including a detailed and thorough list of job duties. Incomplete applications will not be processed.
Burke County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability or genetic information in employment or the provision of services.