Position Number: 22181148
County: Pulaski
Posting End Date: 12/23/2024
Anticipated Starting Salary: $86,887.00
DCFS
Hiring Official: Leslie Folse
Special Work Conditions: On call 24/7, statewide and out of state travel
Preferred Qualifications: Master’s Degree and clinical experience working with children with complex behaviors. Knowledge of the child welfare and foster care system.
The Department of Human Services is a place for people passionate about serving others and changing lives for the better. We care for Arkansans of all ages and ensure places like child care centers and nursing homes are safe. We are the safety net for the most vulnerable Arkansans. Whether you answer the phones, take applications, protect children, or help care for residents or patients at one of our facilities, you make a difference by working at DHS. Plus, working for the State has great perks, including a pension, maternity leave, paid state holidays, and much more. At DHS, we take care of our employees so you can help care for others.
Position Information
Class Code: N134N
Grade: GS14
FLSA Status: EXEMPT
Salary Range: $86,887.00 - $138,585.00
Summary
The Department of Human Services (DHS) Division of Children and Family Services (DCFS) Assistant Director is responsible for assisting in directing and overseeing of child welfare services to children and families of the State of Arkansas including protective, supportive, foster care, adoption services, and ensures day-to-day operations of the Division of Children and Family Services. This position is governed by state and federal laws and agency/institution policy.
Functions
Directs the overall operations and planning of the section to include administrative and program operations by providing guidance and assistance to managers and staff. Establishes the section's strategic plans, goals and objectives to accomplish the division's mission statement and ensures the section's focus in attaining the mission statement. Develops policies and procedures to comply with federal and state regulatory legislation applicable to section's programs; assists in the preparation of and with the introduction of new legislation relative to assigned programs; and ensures section's compliance to all governing laws and agency policies and procedures. Coordinates and evaluates the effectiveness of program activities in providing services to which the section is charged; coordinates internal and external audits performed by consulting and/or audit staff; develops and ensures proper internal control procedures. Submits section's budget proposals and directs management staff in the determination, formulation and implementation of legislatively approved appropriations. Represents the division at legislative sessions, trials, conferences, hearings, seminars, business and other meetings or on boards, panels and committees. Performs other duties as assigned.
Dimensions
Applicants must submit to and pass a criminal background investigation and Central Maltreatment Registry check.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of the principles and practices of social work. Knowledge of state and federal laws and regulations governing the administration of child welfare services and programs. Knowledge of the principles and practices of organizational management. Knowledge of state legislative and budgetary process and procedures. Ability to lead and/or direct and organize program activities. Ability to plan, organize and direct the work of the professional and administrative support staff. Ability to establish program goals and objectives supporting strategic plans. Ability to identify problems, evaluate alternatives, and implement effective solutions. Ability to communicate effectively and to represent the division at public and official functions.
Minimum Qualifications
The formal education equivalent of a master's degree in social work, sociology, psychology, behavioral science, human services, health care administration, or a related field; plus three years or work experience in social service programs or health care administration and two years of experience in a supervisory capacity. Additional requirements determined by the agency for recruiting purposes require review and approval by the Office of Personnel Management. OTHER JOB RELATED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE MAY BE SUBSTITUTED FOR ALL OR PART OF THESE BASIC REQUIREMENTS, EXCEPT FOR CERTIFICATION OR LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS, UPON APPROVAL OF THE QUALIFICATIONS REVIEW COMMITTEE.
The State of Arkansas is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.
