Circuit Manager

State-of-Missour; Lamar (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

Health insurance

Job summary

The State of Missouri's Department of Social Services - Children’s Division is seeking qualified professionals to manage and evaluate protective services programs across Missouri’s 28th circuit. The role involves directing planning, implementation of family-centered services, and investigations to protect at-risk children and families.

Applicants should have a high school diploma with extensive experience, or a bachelor’s degree with several years in protective services.

Qualifications

• Requires High School Diploma or equivalent with nine+ years of professional experience in protective services delivery (casework/case management, investigations, foster care/adoptions, and related services) with valid driver's license.
• Or a Bachelor's degree (preferably in Social Work or related field) with five+ years of professional experience in protective services delivery and valid driver's license.
• Combination of earned credits and experience may substitute for the stated qualifications (30 credits ≈ 1 year).

Responsibilities

• Directs or assists in planning, development and administration of social service programs (child abuse/neglect, foster care, adoption, permanency planning, family-centered services, etc.).
• Reviews and revises programs to ensure compliance with laws, regulations, policies, plans, and procedures.
• Directs or assists administrative staff in general management, policy development, program planning, and coordination of responsibilities.
• Conducts investigations, studies, and prepares reports to evaluate organizations, policies, and practices related to assigned programs.
• Assists in development and implementation of departmental planning.

Job description

Job Location

Base Location is open to 28th circuit (Barton, Vernon, Cedar, Dade).

Individuals selected for this position may receive a higher rate based on a pay differential (e.g., shift, or time-of-service pay).

The Department of Social Services partners with families and communities to protect children, rehabilitate youth and move families to self-sufficiency so that Missourians can lead safe, healthy and productive lives.

Are you passionate about helping people? Do you love working with children and families? Do you enjoy assisting people in difficult circumstances? The Department of Social Services - Children's Division cares for at-risk children and families by providing family preservation and reunification services, investigating allegations of abuse and neglect, and conducting foster care and adoption case management. If you want to be part of a great team working to make a difference, please come join us!

• Directs or assists in the overall planning, development and administration of social service programs such as: child abuse/neglect, foster care, adoption, permanency planning; family-centered services; prevention of juvenile delinquency; care, treatment and education of youth within the department’s custody specifics, etc.
• Reviews and/or revises programs in are of responsibility to ensure compliance with laws, regulations, policies, plans, and procedures.
• Directs or assists administrative staff in general management, policy development, program planning, and/or coordinates assigned responsibilities.
• Conducts investigations, special studies, and prepares or reviews reports and related information to evaluate existing organizations, policies, procedures, and practices as related to the assigned program.
• Assists in the development and implementation of departmental planning.

Minimum Qualifications

• A High School Diploma or High School Equivalent and Nine or more years of professional experience with a public or private agency in the delivery of protective services, including casework/case management in: investigation of abuse or neglect; coordination of foster care, adoptions, and family centered services; treatment/rehabilitation; and/or providing in-home family crisis intervention services, and possession of a valid vehicle operator’s license.

  OR

  A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, preferably a degree in Social Work or comparable human services field; and Five or more years of professional experience with a public or private agency in the delivery of protective services, including casework/case management in: investigation of abuse or neglect; coordination of foster care, adoptions, and family centered services; treatment/rehabilitation; and/or providing in-home family crisis intervention services, and possession of a valid vehicle operator’s license.

  (A combination of earned credit hours from an accredited college or university in the preferred fields such as social work, family and child development, special education, psychology, sociology, or related behavioral sciences and experience described may substitute for the stated qualifications. 30 credit hours are equivalent to 1 year of experience. Professional experience as described must be of a substantial period of time (over 50% of time)).

(Lack of post-secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant)

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to travel throughout the State of Missouri as needed
• Excellent problem-solving and time management skills
• Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to travel throughout the State of Missouri as needed

The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here.

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