Child Welfare Manager

The eligible register developed from this posting may be used to fill future FT and PT vacancies within this classification.

This position is responsible for performing professional and administrative duties in the management of a broad range of children's services programs in the Health and Human Services Department.

Primary responsibility for monitoring, evaluating, and initiating change in program goals and services in Child Protection, Children's Mental Health, Human Services Licensing, and Chemical Dependency.

Coordinates programs and services with related community organizations and other county departments. Selects, supervises, and evaluates Social Work Supervisors and the Licensing Supervisor.

Work is performed in an office setting with flexible/hybrid option.

1. Provides leadership in establishing a vision for the Children's Services department, which includes analyzing, evaluating, modifying, and recommending activities and programming to ensure that program outcomes and objectives are achieved.
2. Manages, coordinates, and directs the activities of Child Protection, Children's Mental Health, Human Services Licensing, and Chemical Dependency, working across units and departments to assure integration and avoid duplication.
3. Interprets, develops, and implements policies and procedures; ensures compliance with county policy, state, and federal laws.
4. Maintains records and prepares reports and plans as needed for various program activities and grant awards.
5. Evaluates programs to determine staffing needs and the most effective allocation of resources.
6. Supports or leads objectives and strategies related to the Health and Human Services Division Business Plan or County Strategic Plan.
7. Responsible for supporting an inclusive environment focused on equitable outcomes.
8. Prepares and justifies budget proposals in addition to monitoring revenue and expenditures for various program areas.
9. Establishes and maintains relationships with other community organizations, faith communities, nonprofit providers, and potential funders to further develop the continuum of services to meet the needs of children and families.
10. Hires, directs, coaches, monitors, and evaluates supervisors in Child Protection, Children's Mental Health, Licensing, and Chemical Dependency.
11. Supervises decisions regarding the hiring, evaluation, and disciplining of staff in the Children Services Program areas.
12. Prepares and presents information to the County Board, state, and community groups.
13. Works with the Department of Human Services (DHS) and the Minnesota Association of County Social Service Administrators (MACSSA) and other statewide organizations to identify and address common goals and objectives and provide statewide leadership on various workgroups and committees to enhance and improve service delivery.
14. Performs supervisory duties as defined in MN Statute 179A.03 Subd. 17.
15. Works the days and hours necessary to perform all assigned responsibilities and tasks.