Children Services Administrator

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Health Savings Account County Contrib

Dental

Vision

Life & AD&D Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

OPERS Retirement with Employer Contrib

Deferred Compensation Programs

Paid Vacation & Sick Time

Paid Holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Discounts

Fitness Center Discounts

Job summary

Miami County Board of Commissioners seeks a Children Services Administrator to supervise division supervisors and direct planning, implementation, and monitoring of client services. The role focuses on compliance with state and federal laws and effective program management.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree in social work, public administration, or a related field, plus substantial supervisory experience in public service. Exempt hours and generous county benefits accompany the role.

Qualifications

• Completion of a bachelor’s degree in social work, public administration, management, or a related field.
• Two years of experience in a public service agency with knowledge of Children Services programs, policies and procedures.
• Three years of supervisory experience or equivalent education/training/experience.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and assigns work to division supervisors and directs development and implementation of services.
• Reviews cases, ensures compliance with laws and regulations, and negotiates contracts or MOUs.
• Conducts monthly staff meetings, handles disciplinary actions, evaluations, and staff training.
• Interacts with the public, presents information to groups, and represents the agency in partnerships.

Skills

Supervisory practices

Interviewing

Policy knowledge

Written communication

Oral communication

Organization

Supervising

Education

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

Job description

Classification Purpose

The purpose of the Children Services Administrator is to perform direct and indirect supervisory functions and organize and direct the development, planning, implementation, and monitoring of various client service programs.

Job Duties

• Supervises and assigns work to Children Services supervisors. Organizes and directs the development, planning and implementation of the various services within the Division’s programs, complying with State, Federal and Local laws and regulations. (30%)
• Implements procedures for carrying out rules, assists in policy development for Children Services Programs. Reviews cases and ensures compliance with State, Federal, and Local law. Oversees the negotiation of and reviews the financial contracts/memorandum of understanding. Conducts monthly staff meetings with supervisors. Meets regarding disciplinary actions, evaluations, and training of staff. (30%)
• Performs public relations functions, including the development of resources to inform and educate the public concerning agency services. Presents information to community groups. Represents the agency's State partners and in the community. (30%)
• Prepares reports, keeps statistics, and prepares business letters. Interviews applicants and makes recommendations for hiring of new employees. Attends seminars, meetings, and trainings. (10%)

These duties are illustrative only and you may perform some or all these duties 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 others, 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. Includes setting work duties, counseling, and disciplining staff as required. Conduct annual reviews.

Unusual Working Conditions

The administrator has substantial responsibility for the physical safety of children who are suspected of being either abused or neglected. These children are incapable of protecting themselves from this type of treatment. Serious mistakes in terms of failing to remove from homes could conceivably cause death or permanent disability. The position possesses considerable responsibility for the psychological safety of children who are suspected of being either abused or neglected. These children cannot do little to prevent harm from occurring. Failure to promptly remove an endangered child would potentially cause extreme psychological distress or emotional problems requiring long-term treatment and/or hospitalization of a short duration. Additionally, the position involves very limited probability of any injury. The incumbent may occasionally interact with angry or hostile clients.

Hours

Monday – Friday, 8a – 5p (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/year DOQ

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER STATEMENT: The Miami County Board of Commissioners, including those agencies under other elected officials, is an equal opportunity employer and does not make employment decisions in a discriminatory manner based on race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disabilities that can be reasonably accommodated, or veteran status. The County complies with all applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations.

This policy prohibits both discrimination based on any of the above-listed protected characteristics, retaliation against a person who opposes or complains about prohibited conduct, or participates in any way in the complaint, investigation, or reasonable accommodation processes.