Child & Family Services Program Manager

Steele County; Owatonna (MN); On-site; USD 103,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

HSA/VEBA contributions

Medical insurance (Medica)

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

PERA pension

Job summary

Steele County in Minnesota is seeking a Child and Family Services Program Manager to oversee the child and family services programs and staff. Under general supervision from the Director of Human Services, you will plan, implement and evaluate programs and strategic plans, developing a service‑oriented approach and supporting quality initiatives.

You will recruit, train and develop staff, manage the department budget, and collaborate with leaders to set financial objectives, monitor revenues and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in behavioral or social sciences, Business Administration, Social Work, Nursing, or closely related field.
• 3-5 years of child and family services experience
• 3 years of experience in a lead, supervisory or management capacity; preferably in county human services
• Valid driver's license
• Ability to pass a standard background check

Responsibilities

• Plans, manages, evaluates and directs overall operations and work activities of the department.
• Collaborates with leadership to develop and implement department policies and procedures.
• Oversees activities of supervisors and staff.
• Provides support and consultation to direct reports and staff.
• Leads department meetings.
• Works with Human Resources to manage personnel functions including recruiting, training, and performance management.
• Supports healthy work culture by encouraging continuous improvement of staff.
• Performs staff evaluations; disciplinary actions; and addresses complaints and problems.
• Sets management financial objectives and priorities with leadership to budget goals.
• Participates in annual budget process and provides budget suggestions.
• Monitors program area revenues and expenditures.
• Develops short and long range financial outlooks with accounting staff.
• Programs the child and family manager may be responsible for include: child protection and child welfare, mental health, etc.
• Serves on boards and represents the department to promote programs.
• Engages in professional development and networks to expand knowledge.
• Facilitates meetings and dialogues to foster collaboration with internal and external partners.
• Performs other duties of a comparable level as required.
• Keeps abreast of legislation, trends, policies, and developments in areas of responsibility.
• Attends state, regional and local training sessions.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Staff development

Policy development

Education

Bachelor's degree in behavioral or social sciences

Job description

Job Summary

Under general supervision from the Director of Human Services, the Child and Family Services Program Manager will perform complex professional work managing the child and family services programs and staff. This includes planning, implementing and evaluating the child and family services programs and strategic plans. Develops and maintains a service-oriented approach and creatively supports the quality initiatives of the department, county and community. Supports the department in the maintenance of a healthy work culture by recruiting, training and developing staff. Responsible for managing the child and family services budget and related work as assigned.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Plans, manages, evaluates and directs overall operations and work activities of the department both strategically and on a day-to-day basis.

Job Duties

• Collaborates with leadership team to develop and implement department policies and procedures.
• Oversees activities of supervisors and staff.
• Provides support and consultation to direct reports and staff.
• Leads department meetings.
• Works with Human Resources to manage and direct personnel functions of the department, including recruiting, training, and performance management.
• Supports healthy work culture by encouraging continuous improvement of staff
• Performs staff evaluations; disciplinary actions; and addresses complaints and problems.
• Issues performance improvement plan or discipline when staff is underperforming.
• Sets management financial objectives and priorities along with the child and family services leadership team to prioritize, measure, and evaluate budget goals.
• Participates in annual budget process and provides suggestions for child and family services programs.
• Monitors program area revenues and expenditures.
• Works with accounting staff to develop short and long range financial outlooks for the department.
• Programs the child and family manager may be responsible for include: child protection and child welfare services, including out of home placements, truancy, adoption and foster care; mental health; chemical dependency; home and community based waiver services, long term care needs assessments; case management services; licensing of foster care; health plan care coordination and other programs as necessary.
• Serves on various boards and speaks at County meetings, social organizations or community events to promote department programs.
• Engages in professional development and training; networks with other departments, agencies and organizations to expand knowledge of services and coordination.
• Facilitates meetings, processes, and dialogue to encourage collaborative outcomes and relationships with internal county business, community partners, and community members.
• Performs other duties of a comparable level or type, as required.
• Keeps abreast of changing legislation, trends, policies, and developments in areas of responsibility.
• Attends various state, regional and local training sessions.

Minimum Education Required

Bachelor's degree in behavioral or social sciences, Business Administration, Social Work, Nursing, or closely related field.

Minimum Experience Required

• 3-5 years of child and family services, county or state human services experience
• 3 years of experience working in a lead, supervisory or management capacity; preferably in county human services
• Valid driver's license
• Ability to pass a standard background check

Shift

First (Day)

Number of Openings

1

Public Transportation Accessible

No

Veterans Encouraged to Apply

Yes

Physical Required

No

Drug Test Required

No

Compensation

$103,064.00 - $131,310.00 / Annually

Postal Code

55060

Job Type

Full Time

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

43874

Job Benefits

Steele County will contribute to HSA/VEBA $1,700 for single or $3,500 for family (if you elect to pay for our Medical insurance that is provided by Medica); other benefits that are available include dental, vision, life insurance, long term disability insurance, deferred compensation plan, PERA pension plan, employee assistance program, paid time off, student loan forgiveness, etc.