Child Welfare Chief - CYFS

Description

DEDICATED TO STRENGTHENING THE HEALTH, SAFETY, AND INDEPENDENCE OF IDAHOANS

*THIS ANNOUNCEMENT WILL BE OPEN UNTIL FILLED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE TO BE CONSIDERED.

Do you have personal or professional experience within or in support of programs serving youth and families and /or the child welfare system? The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare's Division of Youth Safety and Permanency has an exciting employment opportunity for a Child Welfare Chief to work in our Coeur d'Alene office, with a primary focus on case management and permanency work. This position will provide clinical social work program review, direction and consultation for the Child Welfare Program in a region, monitor continuous quality assurance and delivery services and assure compliance with child welfare standards and laws, provide supervision, staff development, consultation and training to regional child welfare and clinical supervisory staff and training and curriculum development in the Child Welfare Program/Academy.

This position is not eligible for telework.

If you have previously applied for Child Welfare Chief and wish to be considered for the current vacancy, you must reapply under this announcement. Previous scores will not be used.

The Idaho Department of Health & Welfare is a drug-free workplace. Any applicant offered employment in this position at the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare will be required to pass a pre-employment drug test. In addition, successful candidates will be required to complete a criminal history background investigation. Employment is dependent upon satisfactory results of the investigation.

BENEFITS:

We have one of the Nation's best state retirement systems (PERSI) that offers a lifetime benefit. 

OTHER EXCELLENT BENEFITS

• 11 paid holidays
• Generous vacation and sick leave accrual beginning as soon as you start 
• Paid parental leave
• Medical, dental, vision insurance - incredible rates!(full-time/30+ hours per week)
• PERSI Choice 401(k)
• Deferred compensation plan
• Life insurance
• Short and long-term disability insurance
• Student Loan Forgiveness
• Wellness programs
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) 
• Wide variety of training opportunities
• Some positions offer flexible hours and/or telecommuting

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES:

• Participate with the Regional Field Program Manager in child welfare program development, planning and implementation.
• Manage quality improvement reviews, monitor, and evaluate continuous quality assurance and improvement plans to address practice issues to meet Adoptions and Safe Families Act (ASFA) guidelines.
• Analyze data and assure cases meet ASFA outcomes as measured by Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) and concurrent review tools.
• Report outcomes and develop strategies to address identified program needs.
• Assure standards are met within context of family-centered practice to achieve safety, permanency, and well-being of children in the child welfare system and that each office has necessary tools and monitoring practices to ensure ASFA and CQI outcomes are accomplished.
• Make decisions regarding placement, clinical course, and treatment expenditures for youth in residential treatment facilities.
• Provide consultation and training to child welfare staff and assure new staff receives standardized training regarding State standards.
• Respond to inquiries and address concerns of university and community partners, service providers and families.
• Hire, train, and evaluate child welfare and clinical supervisory staff.
• Plan, organize, assign, and review work.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

You must possess all the minimum qualifications below to pass the exam for this position. Please make sure your resume or work history supports your meeting the minimum qualifications for this position. Failure to do this may disqualify you from being considered for this position. It is highly recommended to attach a one-page cover letter to your application to demonstrate how you meet the requirements below.

• Licensure as a master’s level Social Worker in Idaho in accordance with Idaho Code 54-3201 et.seq. 

OR 

• An applicable bachelor’s degree from an accredited school and agreement and reasonable ability to obtain a master’s degree in social work and licensure in Idaho in accordance with Idaho Code 54-3201 et. seq. within 36 months of hire.

And

Experience:

• Providing child welfare, child protection or child mental health services withing a multidisciplinary service delivery system: Typically gained by at least one year of experience providing child welfare, child protection or child mental health services within a multidisciplinary service delivery system.
• Supervising professional staff involved in child welfare/protection work:  Typically gained by at least one year of experience supervising child welfare and clinical staff.
• Applicants must possess a valid driver's license.

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EMAIL: [email protected] 
PHONE: (208) 334-0681

EEO/ADA/Veteran:

The State of Idaho is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, political affiliation or belief, sex, national origin, genetics, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.

The State of Idaho is committed to access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, auxiliary aids and services are available upon request. If you require an accommodation at any step in our recruitment process, you are encouraged to contact (208) 334-2263 (TTY/TTD: 711), or email [email protected].

Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.