Child Welfare Services Manager

San Bernardino County; California; On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team as a Child Welfare Services Manager in a vital role that supports children and families in need. This position involves overseeing critical services, ensuring compliance with regulations, and fostering the professional growth of staff. You'll play a key role in implementing effective programs that promote safety, permanence, and well-being for children. With a commitment to leadership and community service, this opportunity offers a chance to make a real difference. Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including health coverage, generous paid time off, and retirement perks, all while working in a supportive environment that values your contributions.

Benefits

Medical & Dental: Family Coverage

Vision: Employee Coverage

Flexible Spending Account

Up to 4 weeks vacation

80 hours admin leave

11 days sick leave

15 paid holidays

Generous pension

Annual Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Discounts

Qualifications

• Two years of experience supervising professional-level employees in social work.
• Master's degree in social work or related field is required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee units delivering services to assist children and families.
• Plan and direct child welfare social service programs.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational Skills

Customer Service

Education

Master's degree in social work

Master's degree in human services

Master's degree in clinical psychology

Master's degree in counseling

Job description

Children and Family Services department is recruiting for Child Welfare Services Managers. Child Welfare Services Managers oversee several units of professional and support staff responsible for delivering services to assist children and families; monitor and evaluate program effectiveness and compliance with regulations and mandates; and recommend and implement changes to policies and procedures. Under the direction of a Deputy Director, incumbents will also plan, organize, and direct the delivery of a wide range of child welfare social service programs in order to accomplish the department's mission and goals. Child Welfare Services Managers play a vital role in the support, development, and growth of staff while also providing opportunities to enhance and develop new skills.

Conditions of Employment

Assignment: Child Welfare Services Managers are rotated between Child Welfare service delivery and specialized administrative support programs, as well as across geographic regions. Assignments are made solely at the discretion of the Director of Children and Family Services and based on department needs. Employees must be willing to accept employment and work at any CFS location including San Bernardino, Barstow, Fontana, Needles, Rancho Cucamonga, Victorville, and/or Yucca Valley. Office locations may change due to space and department operational needs.

Travel: Travel throughout the County may be required and employees will be required to make provisions for such transportation.

Experience: Two (2) years of full-time experience equivalent to a Supervising Social Service Practitioner in San Bernardino County which includes supervising professional-level employees in a social work or related agency.
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Education: Master's degree in social work, human services, clinical psychology, or counseling with an emphasis in marriage, family or child psychology.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate a commitment to customer service, as well as strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.

There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on the information provided in the application and the Supplemental Questionnaire. You are encouraged to include detailed descriptions of your qualifying experience and skills, as only the most highly qualified applicants will be referred to the Department.

Applications will be accepted continuously and reviewed periodically. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as this recruitment may close at any time. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaires.

EEO/ADA: San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants.

ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and require accommodations in the testing process, submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form within one week of a recruitment filing deadline.

Veterans’ Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouse or widow(er) who are not current County employees may be awarded additional Veterans’ Preference points. Click here for information and instructions to request Veteran's Preference points.