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Children and Families Program Director 1 - Torrington, United States - State of Connecticut
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Description
IntroductionThe State of Connecticut, Department of Children and Families (DCF), is recruiting one (1) full-time Children and Families Program Director 1 who will be responsible for the administrative functions of regional operations.
This opportunity will cover Regions 1 (Bridgeport and Norwalk Offices) and 5 (Danbury, Torrington and Waterbury Offices). The work location will be at one of the regional offices within the respective catchment area. The certification list generated for these positions may be used for future approved vacancies.Position Highlights:
Full-time, 40 hours per week
First (1st) shift
Monday Friday
8:00 a.m.
5:00 p.m. (one hour meal break)
The Role:
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This Program Director 1 position will be responsible for overseeing the administrative functions for two of six regions.
Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
Work in collaboration with the regional Engineering, Fiscal, Grants and Contracts, etc. to ensure proper oversight and management of contracts, monitor slot usage of School of Origin Transportation.
Monitor overtime for the office, review any trends and manage the overtime mitigation processes as needed.
Management and Oversight of fleet operations (utilization, maintenance, and adherence to protocols).
Develop and monitor budgets for specific program or administrative areas.
Work on special projects at the direction of the Bureau Chief or Assistant Chief.
Liaison for the Centralized payment process.
Complete monthly staffing report. Liaison for SW/SWS hiring process, ensuring timely refill requests for vacancies, and assistance with any justifications.
About Us:
The Department of Children and Families (DCF), have a mission of partnering with communities and empowering families to raise resilient children who thrive.
We are proud of our diverse and dedicated workforce who strive every day to meet the needs of those we encounter.
Our family-centered, strength-based approach to our work seeks to improve the well-being of the children and families we serve.Whats In It For You:
To work for a Forbes top company: Forbes State of Connecticut Ranked One of the Best Employers of 2023 State of CT Receives National Recognition for Offering Job Growth, Competitive Benefits, and Flexible Schedule;
A Platinum Healthcare Plan, the nations best for state employees and dependents, according to a report by Georgetowns Center on Health Insurance Reform and article by Ellen Andrews, Ph.
D., along with comprehensive benefit offeringsExtensive pension plan and supplemental retirement offerings.
Paid time off including 13 paid holidays per calendar year.
Professional growth and paid professional development opportunities.
A healthy work-life balance to all employees.
State of Connecticut is an eligible Public Service Loan Forgiveness employer, meaning you may be eligible to have qualifying student loan forgiveness after 10 years of service.
Click here for more information.We hope you take this opportunity to continue your career and make an impaCT
Selection Plan
In order to be considered for this job opening you must be a current State of CT employee of the agency listed above for at least six (6) months of full-time service or full-time equivalent service, absent any applicable collective bargaining language, and meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening.
You must specify your qualifications on your application.For Assistance in Applying:
Please read or watch our Applicant Tips on How to Apply
Application Process:
This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules.
For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from branch to branch but it does not impact your state service credit.
In order to comply with Public Act 21-69, the State of Connecticut is no longer asking for resumes during the initial application process.
In order to be considered for this job opening, you must meet the minimum qualifications as listed on the job opening.
You must specify your qualifications on your application. The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date, unless otherwise specified.The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.
All application materials must be received by the recruiting agency by the time specified on the job opening for the position for which you are applying.
Late applications may not be submitted and will not be considered.Exceptions are rare and limited to documented events that incapacitate a candidate during the entire duration of the job posting time period.
It is the candidates obligation and responsibility to request an exception and provide a legally recognized justification to accommodate such exception.
Requests should be made toPlease ensure that your application is complete. You will be unable to make revisions once you officially submit your application to the state of Connecticut.
Selection Process:
This posting may require completion of additional referral questions (RQs) which will be sent to you via email after the closing date.
The email notification will include an expiration date by which you must submit (Finish) your responses. Please regularly check your email for notifications. Please check your SPAM and/or Junk folders, as emails could end up there in error.During the recruitment process, applicants may be required to submit additional documentation supporting their qualification(s) for this position. These documents may include performance reviews, supervisory references, college transcripts, licensure, etc. at the discretion of the agency.
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prepare for your interview.
Contact Information:
Due to the large volume of applications received, we are unable to provide confirmation of receipt or status during the recruitment process.
Should you have any questions pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Christopher Lavallee at
PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)
In the Department of Children and Families this class is accountable for directing administrative support and/or program services.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
Directs staff and operations of the assigned area of responsibility;
Coordinates, plans and manages program activities;
Formulates program goals and objectives;
Develops or assists in development of related policy;
Interprets and administers pertinent laws;
Evaluates staff;
Develops and monitors budgets for specific program or administrative areas;
Maintains contact with individuals and organizations within and outside of agency which impact on area or program activities;
Assists in directing and coordinating allocation of staff and resources to maintain service delivery system or program;
Manages systems and/or programs to ensure compliance with federal, state and department mandates;
Identifies training and development needs of staff;
Speaks before professional and lay groups;
Represents Commissioner in community and public relations activities within area as assigned;
Prepares and/or analyzes management reports including reports detailing area activities, program operations and client statistics;
Evaluates programs and professional social work services provided to children and families;
Identifies needs of children and families for purposes of determining available community resources;
Reviews work of assigned areas for general efficiency and effectiveness with target client populations;
Leads the recruitment and hiring of staff, including outreach, interview and selection;
Performs related duties as required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY
Considerable knowledge of relevant state and federal laws, statutes and regulations;
Knowledge of
and ability to apply management principles and practices;
standards of practice and administration of programs dealing with children and youth;
impact of cultural issues on service delivery and staff relationships;
Considerable
interpersonal skills;
oral and written communication skills.
Minimum Qualifications General Experience
Nine (9) years of professional experience in the field of child welfare programs, childrens protective services, foster services, adoption or social and human services.
Minimum Qualifications Special Experience
Two (2) years of the General Experience must have been in a managerial or supervisory capacity with responsibility for planning, development, implementation or supervision of administrative or program services in child welfare, childrens protective services, childrens mental health or juvenile justice.
NOTE:
For state employees this experience is interpreted at the level of a Children and Families Program Supervisor.
Minimum Qualifications Substitutions Allowed
College education may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one-half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of four (4) years for a Bachelors degree.
A Masters degree or other advanced degree in the behavioral sciences, public administration, education, social work or a closely related field may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience.
NOTE:
Closely related fields are child welfare, applied sociology, social and/or human services, clinical psychology, child development, criminal justice, counseling, human development and family relations, human service, marriage and family therapy.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience leading quality improvement and assurance initiatives to determine strategies to improve case practice and outcomes for children and families.
Experience with the application of the Agencys key results and Strategic Plan.
Experience using LINK, ROM, and other reporting platforms to review, collate, and analyze data and produce reports.
Experience using Excel to analyze data and develop reports.
Experience partnering with internal and external partners such as Fiscal, Engineering, Grants and Contracts, etc. on projects to improve case practice and outcomes for children and families.
Special Requirements
Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle Operators license.
Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.
Conclusion
AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
As defined by Sec of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes.
As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.#J-18808-Ljbffr