Circuit Manager

State of Missouri; Macon (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

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Job summary

State of Missouri is seeking qualified candidates to support the Department of Social Services – Children’s Division in Macon/Shelby County. The role involves planning, administering, and improving protective services, including investigations and foster care coordination.

Minimum requirements include a High School Diploma or GED with extensive experience, or a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or related field with several years of protective services background; a valid driver’s license is

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED with 9+ years of protective services experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or related field with 5+ years of protective services experience.
• Education/emphasis may substitute for experience (30 credit hours = 1 year).

Responsibilities

• Directs or assists in planning, development and administration of social service programs such as child protection, foster care and family services.
• Reviews and revises programs to ensure compliance with laws, regulations and policies.
• Directs or assists administrative staff in management, policy development and program planning.
• Conducts investigations and prepares reports to evaluate programs and practices.
• Assists in development and implementation of departmental planning.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or related field

Job description

Job Location: Base Location is Macon/Shelby County.

Individual(s) 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.

• 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 andNine 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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