Program Administrator - SES

Management; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida Department of Children and Families in Florida seeks a Program Administrator to manage daily operations for the Office of Economic Self-Sufficiency in the Southeast Region (Broward, Palm Beach, St. Lucie, Martin, Indian River, and Okeechobee). The role focuses on leadership, quality assurance, and coordination with community resources.

Selected Exempt Status position available only to current DCF employees, requiring strong supervisory skills and proven program performance management.

Qualifications

• At least four years of extensive experience working in OESS Program, OESS compliance, supervisory or administrative experience preferred
• Ability to speak/read/write Spanish/Creole/French or other foreign language may be considered
• Demonstrates leadership skills and ensures programmatic and Department performance measures are met
• Successfully complete State and National criminal history check and background screening as a condition of employment

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations within the Florida Department of Children and Families' Office of Economic Self-Sufficiency in the Southeast Region (Broward, Palm Beach, St. Lucie, Martin, Indian River, and Okeechobee)
• Provide leadership and quality assurance oversight across programs
• Supervise staff and coordinate with community resources to meet program goals
• Ensure compliance with Department policies and performance measures

Skills

Leadership

Staff supervision

Quality assurance

Program compliance

Job description

This Program Administrator position manages day-to-day operations within the Florida Department of Children and Families' Office of Economic Self-Sufficiency, ensuring programmatic achievement and compliance across the Southeast Region (Broward, Palm Beach, St. Lucie, Martin, Indian River, and Okeechobee counties). The role involves leadership, quality assurance oversight, staff supervision, and coordination with community resources. This is a Selected Exempt Status (SES) position available only to current DCF employees.

Key qualifications:

• At least four years of extensive experience working in OESS Program, OESS compliance, supervisory or administrative experience preferred
• Ability to speak/read/write Spanish/Creole/French or other foreign language may be considered
• Demonstrates leadership skills and ensures programmatic and Department performance measures are met
• Successfully complete State and National criminal history check and background screening as a condition of employment