Child Welfare Services Manager

Job Opportunity : Child Welfare Services Managers

The Children and Family Services department is recruiting for Child Welfare Services Managers. Child Welfare Services Managers oversee several units of professional and support staff responsible for delivering services to assist children and families; monitor and evaluate program effectiveness and compliance with regulations and mandates; and recommend and implement changes to policies and procedures. Under the direction of a Deputy Director, incumbents will also plan, organize, and direct the delivery of a wide range of child welfare social service programs in order to accomplish the department's mission and goals. Child Welfare Services Managers play a vital role in the support, development, and growth of staff while also providing opportunities to enhance and develop new skills.

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Children and Family Services (CFS) provides family-centered programs and services designed to ensure safety, permanence and well-being for San Bernardino County's children while strengthening and attempting to preserve the family unit. CFS helps prevent further harm to children from intentional physical or mental injury, sexual abuse, exploitation or neglect by a person responsible for a child's health and welfare. Services provided include : Emergency Response, Family Maintenance, Family Reunification and Permanency Planning.

Child Welfare Services Managers are rotated between Child Welfare service delivery and specialized administrative support programs, as well as across geographic regions. Assignments are made solely at the discretion of the Director of Children and Family Services and based on department needs. Employees must be willing to accept employment and work at any CFS location including San Bernardino, Barstow, Fontana, Needles, Rancho Cucamonga, Victorville, and / or Yucca Valley. Office locations may change due to space and department operational needs. Travel throughout the County may be required and employees will be required to make provisions for such transportation.

Minimum Requirements :

Experience : Two (2) years of full-time experience equivalent to a Supervising Social Service Practitioner in San Bernardino County which includes supervising professional-level employees in a social work or related agency. -AND- Education : Master's degree in social work, human services, clinical psychology, or counseling with an emphasis in marriage, family or child psychology.

Desired Qualifications :

The ideal candidate will demonstrate a commitment to customer service, as well as strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.

Selection Process :

There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on the information provided in the application and the Supplemental Questionnaire. You are encouraged to include detailed descriptions of your qualifying experience and skills, as only the most highly qualified applicants will be referred to the Department. Applications will be accepted continuously and reviewed periodically. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as this recruitment may close at any time. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and / or supplemental questionnaires.

To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the posted filing deadline. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and / or print these for your records. Please note, if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application we have not received your application.

Additional Information and Resources :

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Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) / Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) : San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants.

ADA Accommodation : If you have a disability and need accommodations during the testing process, please submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form (Download PDF) within one week of the recruitment filing deadline.

Veterans' Preference : Eligible veterans, their spouses, or widows / widowers who are not current County employees may receive additional Veterans' Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request these points, please refer to the Veterans' Preference Information (Download PDF).

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