Circuit Manager

State-of-Missour; Macon (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Social Services - Children's Division in Missouri seeks a qualified leader to oversee social service programs focusing on child welfare, foster care, and family-centered services. Responsibilities include planning, program implementation, and ensuring compliance with regulations.

Qualifications include a high school diploma with extensive experience or a bachelor's degree with several years in protective services, plus a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma and 9+ years in protective services or related fields.
• Bachelor's degree with 5+ years in protective services or related fields.
• Credits substitute for experience: 30 credits ≈ 1 year.

Responsibilities

• Directs or assists in planning, development and administration of social service programs.
• Reviews programs to ensure compliance with laws, regulations, and policies.
• Directs or assists administrative staff in management and policy development.
• Conducts investigations and prepares/analyzes reports on program effectiveness.
• Assists in departmental planning and implementation.

Skills

Excellent oral and written comms

Time management

Interpersonal communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree in Social Work or related field

Job description

Job Location: Base Location is Macon/Shelby County.

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

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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