Child Welfare Program Manager - Two positions open serving Marion County
Full Time
Salem, OR
Posted
Job description
Initial Posting Date:
12/20/2022
Application Deadline:
01/17/2023
Agency:
Department of Human Services
Salary Range:
$6,480 - $10,023
Position Type:
Employee
Position Title:
Child Welfare Program Manager - Two positions open serving Marion County
Job Description:
We are proud to be an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We are actively working to build an equitable agency with the
Equity North Star
as our guide toward our vision of an agency free of racism, discrimination and bias. We believe that teams in which everyone can show up as their full authentic self are key to creating a thriving workforce that can better serve communities. We welcome members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQIA2S+ community members, and others to apply.
Would you like to make a positive impact on Oregonians in need of support and resources? Would you enjoy working with a diverse team that collaborates and learns together in service of children, families, and communities? If so, we’d love to hear from you!
The Office of Child Welfare is seeking Two (2) Program Manager’s (Child Welfare Manager 2) to provide leadership in Marion County Child Welfare. These two new Program Managers will join our current Program Manager to create a leadership team of three.
Marion county is part of District 3 and includes Marion, Yamhill, and Polk counties. In this role, you will be an active member of our leadership team and will help develop and implement strategies, programs, and policies. You will be responsible for Marion County Child Welfare Practice and will provide leadership while supporting state policies and procedures.
This Program Manager will join our District Executive Leadership Team supporting Child Welfare & Self-Sufficiency across Marion, Polk and Yamhill counties. Our commitment to equity is foundational to our work in the district. Our district priorities describe our current focus in achieving excellence in our service to Oregonians.
District Equity Commitment – District 3 commits to becoming an anti-racist and anti-oppressive organization, where everyone is welcomed, respected, and is provided the opportunity to thrive and to be their authentic selves. We commit to building a learning culture where every employee is actively engaged in their equity journey.
District Strategic Priorities are:
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Strengthen Our Workforce - Our recruitment and retention efforts will stabilize and support our workforce and promote wellness.
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Strengthen Our Community – Our service delivery system will be trauma-informed and person-centered resulting in a system that is coordinated and seamless.
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Strengthen Our Partnerships – We will build and support our formal and informal community partnerships to enhance the well-being of families.
If you are well on your way in your equity journey, if you are passionate about your commitment to engage equity at all levels, if you’re a leader with a vision for supporting a resilient and vibrant workforce and if you’re committed to supporting the youth and families of Oregon, please consider applying to join our team.
What you need to qualify:
Six years of supervision, management, or progressively related experience; OR three years of related experience and a bachelor’s degree in a related field.
A valid driver license and acceptable driving record are necessary for this position.
Essential Attributes:
You do not need to have all these attributes to be considered for this position, however, the most competitive candidates will have most of them. If you possess one of the attributes listed below, please describe this in your application materials.
Alternative ways of gaining experience will be considered when determining if applicants meet qualifications. All interested applicants who meet the minimum qualifications should apply, even if not all these preferred qualifications are met.
Experience serving in a leadership capacity and demonstrating effective leadership skills with a focus on strength-based, person-centered, and trauma-informed practices.
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Your commitment to equity and social justice is evident in your personal growth and in your leadership.
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Demonstrate a history of collaborative work within a team structure to achieve a common goal.
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Ability to build positive workplace and teams with a focus on equity, person engagement and wellbeing.
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Demonstrated problem-solving skills which include the ability to think critically during high pressure, crisis driven incidents.
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Demonstrated knowledge about crisis intervention, conflict resolution, behavior management, and the impact of trauma.
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Experience performing work related to child welfare or another child/family-serving system.
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Knowledge, training, and/or education surrounding addiction, mental health, and/or poverty and how these affect family systems.
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Ability to understand complex policy and statues and communicate them clearly to families, employees, and community partners.
Your duties at a glance
As an employee working within the
Child Welfare Program
, you will have an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of Oregon’s most vulnerable children and families. Your dedication will help us achieve the Child Welfare
Vision for Transformation
that will support children and young adults to be safer, healthier, experience less trauma and achieve a greater well-being.
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Implementing an effective program delivery system which complies with state and federal laws and policies.
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Fostering continuous improvement practices to enhance outcomes for children and families, including developing new programs and trainings.
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Setting clear goals and expectations for supervisors and staff, and providing feedback, guidance, and training.
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Conducting ongoing assessments through reviews, conferences, discussions with staff, and community comments.
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Establishing and maintaining relationships with courts, other state institutions, and community partners to ensure positive outcomes for children and families.
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Speaking with individuals, community groups, and the media to provide education about child abuse permanency for children and Child Welfare practice.
Working conditions:
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Will engage with frustrated or upset customers, employees, or partners.
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Work is performed under pressure of time or adverse circumstances.
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Non-traditional work hours and professional work week.
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Working after normal working hours is regularly required. Travel and/or overnight stays are occasionally required.
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Significant time will be spent in Salem at meetings and committee work.
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Valid driver’s license or acceptable alternate method of transportation is required.
How to Apply:
Your work history profile, cover letter, and resume are the perfect opportunity to highlight your interest in the position and showcase your skills and experience that make you the best candidate for the position.
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Please upload a resume or complete the work history profile. Note: Your resume may be uploaded in the Resume/CV field on the online application.
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Attach a cover letter that demonstrates how you meet the qualifications, requirements, and essential attributes for the position. If you fail to attach a cover letter, you application will be declined.
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Current State of Oregon employees: Apply via your employee Workday account.
Additional requirements:
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Finalists for this position will be subject to a computerized criminal history and abuse check. Adverse background information will be reviewed and could result in withdrawal of a conditional job offer or termination of employment.
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The Oregon Department of Human Services does not offer visa sponsorship. Within three days of hire, you will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security’s I-9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States. ODHS will use E-Verify to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States.
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Requires a valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
Helpful Information:
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This position is a management service supervisory position and is not represented by a union.
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This recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies.
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Have questions about Workday, and want some tips on understanding the state application process? Check out ourOregon job opportunities page.
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If you need an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), have questions or need assistance with the application process, please contactrosario.delacruz-barbour@odhs.oregon.govPlease be sure to include the job requisition number.
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