Child Welfare Manager

Salary: $109,842.00 - $155,171.00 Annually

Location : Shakopee, MN

Job Type: Full Time

Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid

Job Number: 2024-00091

Division: Health & Human Services

Department: Children's Services

Opening Date: 10/22/2024

Closing Date: Continuous

FLSA: Exempt

Bargaining Unit: 000

Job Summary The eligible register developed from this posting may be used to fill future FT and PT vacancies within this classification.

Performs professional and administrative duties in the management of a broad range of children's services programs in the Health and Human Services Department.
Primary responsibility for monitoring, evaluating, and initiating change in program goals and services in Child Protection, Children's Mental Health, Human Services Licensing, and Chemical Dependency.
Coordinates programs and services with related community organizations and other county departments.
Selects, supervises, and evaluates Social Work Supervisors and the Licensing Supervisor.
Work is performed in an office setting with flexible/hybrid option.


Position will be open until filled with first review of applications on November 8th, 2024.
Essential Duties

Provides leadership in establishing a vision for the Children's Services department, which includes analyzing, evaluating, modifying, and recommending activities and programming to ensure that program outcomes and objectives are achieved.


Manages, coordinates, and directs the activities of Child Protection, Children's Mental Health, Human Services Licensing, and Chemical Dependency, working across units and departments to assure integration and avoid duplication.


Interprets, develops, and implements policies and procedures; ensures compliance with county policy, state, and federal laws.


Maintains records and prepares reports and plans as needed for various program activities and grant awards.


Evaluates programs to determine staffing needs and the most effective allocation of resources.


Supports or leads objectives and strategies related to the Health and Human Services Division Business Plan or County Strategic Plan.


Responsible for supporting an inclusive environment focused on equitable outcomes.


Prepares and justifies budget proposals in addition to monitoring revenue and expenditures for various program areas.


Establishes and maintains relationships with other community organizations, faith communities, nonprofit providers, and potential funders to further develop the continuum of services to meet the needs of children and families.


Hires, directs, coaches, monitors, and evaluates supervisors in Child Protection, Children's Mental Health, Licensing, and Chemical Dependency.


Supervises decisions regarding the hiring, evaluation, and disciplining of staff in the Children Services Program areas.


Prepares and presents information to the County Board, state, and community groups.
local legislators, or other stakeholders.


Works with the Department of Human Services (DHS) and the Minnesota Association of County Social Service Administrators (MACSSA) and other statewide organizations to identify and address common goals and objectives and provide statewide leadership on various workgroups and committees to enhance and improve service delivery.


Performs supervisory duties as defined in MN Statute 179A.03 Subd.
17.


Works the days and hours necessary to perform all assigned responsibilities and tasks.
Must be available (especially during regular business hours or shifts) to communicate with other employees, supervisors, customers, vendors, and any other person or organization with whom interaction is required to accomplish work and employer goals.


Performs other duties as assigned.


Minimum Qualifications

Requires one of the following:
Master's Degree in Social Work, Human Services Administration, Psychology, or directly related field and five years of related experience, including two years supervising social work staff.
Bachelor's Degree in one of the above plus nine years of experience, including two years supervising in the related program area.
Must have a valid driver's license and a reliable means of transportation for the performance of work responsibilities.
Experience in a public-sector social service agency is highly desired.


Selection Process

Selection for this position will be based on a minimum qualifications screening and rating of training and experience.
Top candidates will be forwarded to the hiring manager or supervisor for consideration for interview and/or additional assessments.
Final selection will include a background check and approval by the County Board.

If you require accommodations or have any other questions regarding this job posting, please call the Scott County Employee Relations department at 952-496-8103 and reference the posting title and number.


If you have questions about the hiring process, please visit:

Note - Intermittent, Temporary, and PT positions less than 20 hrs per week are not eligible for benefits.


Benefits: (Benefit offerings can and do change on occasion.)

A comprehensive benefits package is provided for all employees who work 20 hours per week or more.
For detailed benefit information visit the Scott County Benefit Hub at Health Insurance - Four-tier plan option available Dental Insurance - Four-tier plan option available Life Insurance Flexible (Pre-Tax) Spending Accounts Post-Retirement Health Care Savings Plan Long-Term Disability 11 paid holidays annually Paid Time Off (PTO) or Vacation & Sick Leave Paid Parental Leave Employee Assistance Program PERA (Public Employee's Retirement Association) Retirement Plans On-Site Occupational Health Nurse Active Health & Safety Teams, Committees, and Programs Other great benefits available: Short-Term Disability Credit Union Membership Deferred Compensation Plans Minnesota Benefit Association Vision Plan Scott County Employees Association Spirit of Scott Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Training Opportunities Scott County has adopted a Total Rewards philosophy!
Scott County is an employer of choice, supporting, encouraging, and engaging employees through focused employee investments and workplace programs and offerings that promote and foster individual and organizational well-being.
The net result of this philosophy is public service excellence.


Our goal is to address the multiple facets of employee well-being via 6 different program delivery "buckets."
These buckets encompass different topic areas, benefits, and initiatives that the County invests in to achieve Total Rewards.
These buckets include physical health, workplace social/belonging, work/life balance, financial security, training and development, and emotional health.


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Please read this question and the answer choices carefully.
You must meet one (1) of the following minimum qualifications to qualify for this position.
Please indicate which of the following minimum qualifications you possess: Master's Degree in Social Work, Human Services Administration, Psychology, or directly related field and five years of related experience, including two years supervising social work staff. Bachelor's Degree in one of the above plus nine years of experience, including two years supervising in the related program area. No combination of related education and/or experience as listed above

02

Please briefly describe the experience you listed in the previous question:

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If you possess a degree(s), please list the degree(s) you possess and your program area of focus (e.g.
BS in Education):

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Please select the answer that best describes your experience supervising social work staff: No experience 6-11 months 12-23 months 24-35 months 36 months or more

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Please briefly describe the experience you listed in the previous question:

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Do you have experience working with the following: (Please select all with which you have experience) Experience in a public-sector social service agency Experience supervising or managing child welfare prevention, child protection, children's mental health and or foster care or childcare licensing Experience with public speaking including Community and Board presentations Use of Signs of Safety/safety-organized, relationship-based practice framework Experience with data collection, data analysis Program development and evaluation Management of budgets including budget projections, maximizing revenue and effective allocation of resources Grant writing and or project management skills None of the above

07

Please briefly describe the experience you listed in the previous question:

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Do you have a valid driver's license and a reliable means of transportation for the performance of work responsibilities?
Yes No

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Is there anything else you want to add that is pertinent to this position?


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