Children Services Administrator

Board of Miami County Commissioners (Ohio); Troy (OH); On-site; USD 68,494 - 97,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Health Savings Account

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life & AD&D

FSAs

OPERS retirement

Deferred compensation

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition discounts

Fitness center discounts

Job summary

Board of Miami County Commissioners (Ohio) seeks an experienced administrator to supervise the Children Services Division, directing program development, compliance, and services delivery with a focus on policy and contract oversight.

The role emphasizes staff development, public relations, and accurate reporting; requires a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and substantial supervisory public-service experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, public administration, management, or related field.
• Two years of public service experience with knowledge of the Children Services program.
• Three years of supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and assign work to division supervisors, organizing services to meet laws and regulations.
• Oversee policy development, contract review, and staff training activities.
• Conduct public relations and inform the community about agency services.
• Prepare reports, interview applicants, and participate in hiring decisions.
• Perform duties beyond listed tasks as assigned.

Skills

supervisory practices

interviewing

personnel practices

training and development

written and oral communication

organization

supervising

monitor program cases

Education

Bachelor's degree in social work, public administration, management, or related field

Job description

JOB DUTIES

• Supervise and assign work to Children Services supervisors. Organize and direct the development, planning, and implementation of the various services within the Division’s programs, ensuring compliance with State, Federal, and Local laws and regulations. [30%]
• Implement procedures for carrying out rules, assist in policy development for Children Services Programs, review cases, and ensure compliance with applicable laws. Oversee negotiation and review of financial contracts/memoranda of understanding. Conduct monthly staff meetings with supervisors and discuss disciplinary actions, evaluations, and training of staff. [30%]
• Perform public relations functions, including developing resources to inform and educate the public about agency services, presenting information to community groups, and representing the agency’s State partners in the community. [30%]
• Prepare reports, keep statistics, and draft business letters. Interview applicants and make recommendations for hiring new employees. Attend seminars, meetings, and training sessions. [10%]
• These duties are illustrative only and you may perform some or all of them or other job‑related duties as assigned.

MAJOR WORKER CHARACTERISTICS

Knowledge of supervisory practices, interviewing, personnel practices, training and development principles, laws, rules and regulations concerning the Children Services program, office practices and procedures, and program planning and development.

Skills in written and oral communication, organization, and supervising.

Ability to extract information from various sources, work with others, maintain accurate records, supervise, complete documents and forms, advise and provide guidance to others, develop corrective action plans, monitor program cases, and assign work to others.

MINIMUM CLASS QUALIFICATIONS FOR EMPLOYMENT

Completion of a bachelor’s degree in social work, public administration, management, or a social services‑related field, plus two (2) years of experience in a public service agency with knowledge of the Children Services program, policies and procedures, and three (3) years of supervisory experience or an equivalent of education, training and/or experience.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

N/A

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Directly supervise and manage division supervisors, including setting work duties, counseling, disciplining staff as required, and conducting annual reviews.

UNUSUAL WORKING CONDITIONS

The administrator has substantial responsibility for the physical safety of children who are suspected of being abused or neglected. These children are incapable of protecting themselves from this type of treatment. Serious mistakes in failing to remove them from homes could conceivably cause death or permanent disability. The position also carries considerable responsibility for the psychological safety of these children; failure to promptly remove an endangered child could potentially cause extreme psychological distress or emotional problems requiring long‑term treatment and/or brief hospitalization. Additionally, the position involves a very limited probability of any injury. The incumbent may occasionally interact with angry or hostile clients.

HOURS

Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (Hours may vary due to the needs of the agency outside of normal working hours)

FLSA

Exempt from Overtime

BENEFITS

Medical, Health Savings Account County Contribution, Dental, Vision, Life & AD&D Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts for Health & Dependent Care, OPERS Retirement with Employer Contribution of 14% (Higher for Law Enforcement), Deferred Compensation Programs, Paid Vacation & Sick Time, Paid Holidays, Employee Assistance Program, Tuition Discounts, Fitness Center Discounts

PAY

$68,494.40 – $97,552.00 per year (DOQ)