Family, Youth, and Children Section Manager - Santa Rosa, United States - County of Sonoma

County of Sonoma

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Santa Rosa, United States

3 weeks ago

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Mark Lane

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Position Information:

Take Your Career in Human Services to the Next Level

Join the County of Sonoma Human Services Department (HSD) as a Family, Youth, and Children (FYC) Section Manager**
Starting salary up to $72.57
/hour ($151,462
/year) _plus_
a competitive total compensation package

The Family, Youth, and Children Section Manager is responsible for overseeing critical programs within the Family, Youth, and Children Division of the Human Services Department, including Intake/Hotline, Emergency Response, and Training.

The Section Manager will provide direct supervision, oversight, and direction to six Child Protective Services Social Work Supervisors and will oversee a section of the Division that includes approximately 45 employees.

They will also collaborate with FYC's four other Section Managers as well as the larger management team to plan for and meet all the agency's ongoing business needs.

Additional responsibilities include:

Interpreting Welfare and Institution Codes and new state and federal directives
Assisting in setting new policies and procedures for division services
Interpreting and implementing recommendations from statewide committees
Informing staff of new and updated program changes
Managing the budget, recruitment, and hiring process for various division programs
Attending community, regional, and statewide meetings representing Sonoma County Family, Youth, and Children's Services
Managing external communications and relationships with community partners including communitybased organizations, individual providers, schools, and law enforcement
Facilitating relationships with local Tribes in order to best serve shared citizens
Supporting critical safety decisions regarding response time of services and immediate child safety
Significant experience in Child Protective Services or in a program working with youth and families that are involved in the Child Welfare system
Experience managing highvolume workload environments
An aptitude for developing continuous operational quality improvement frameworks
Strong supervision and program management experience
An understanding of Trauma-Informed Care and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)
Experiential knowledge of strategies for measuring, managing, and reporting program performance standards
A thorough understanding of budget and funding sources at the federal, state, and county levels
Effective interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively and effectively with external partners and stakeholders
Intermediate Microsoft Office skills and a proficient understanding of the statewide CWS/CMS databases
A Master's degree in Social Work or a related field is desired but not required
Licensure as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT) is desired but not required

The Sonoma County Family, Youth, and Children Section Manager is expected to be available to provide manager coverage for the after-hours standby program.

This is a 24/7 coverage program that must operate every day of the year. The management coverage of this program is shared by four Section Managers and the Division Director. Standby hours are 5:00 PM - 8:00 AM on business days and 24 hours on holidays and weekends.

The Family, Youth, and Children Section Manager will be on call for a one week shift approximately once per month.

About the Human Services Department (HSD)

HSD fosters a positive work environment, where our commitment to providing opportunities for advancement is strengthened by a robust staff development program.

We believe in the merits of work/life balance and enjoy the satisfaction of knowing that our work contributes to the betterment of our community.

As the largest agency in Sonoma County government, our mission is to protect vulnerable children and adults, and to promote maximum independence and well-being for individuals and families.

HSD is responsible for child and adult protective services, veteran services, and administration of state and federal programs, including CalFRESH, CalWORKs, Medi-Cal, and In-Home Supportive Services.

The department is dedicated to providing high-quality, client-focused, cost-effective services and values the diversity, integrity, teamwork, leadership, and accountability of all staff in accomplishing the mission of the department.

What We Offer

Working at the County of Sonoma offers expansive opportunities for growth and development, the ability to be a part of a challenging and rewarding work environment, and the satisfaction of knowing your contributions work to better our shared community.

You can also look forward to flexible work arrangements and excellent benefits* including:

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Hybrid Telework