Child Welfare Services Manager

The Children and Family Servicesdepartment 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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For more detailed information, refer to the Child Welfare Services Manager job description.

As an alternative to the traditional benefits package, you may also be eligible to elect the Modified Benefit Option (MBO) that provides an increased base rate of pay ($1.75 above the base rate of pay) with modified benefits. For more detailed information on the MBO for Management (MGMT) Unit, refer to the MBO - BbOU - Benefits Summary Guide.

THE DEPARTMENT

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.

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CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Assignment: 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: Travel throughout the county is required and employees will be required to make provisions for such transportation. At the time of hire, a valid California Class C driver license and proof of automobile liability insurance must be produced and maintained for the individual providing the 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 relatedagency.

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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.