Child Welfare Program Administrator I

at State of Delaware in Wilmington, Delaware, United States Job Description This Child Welfare Administrator I (formerly Program Manager) is for the Permanency Program Manager position that is part of the DFS Program Team and is responsible for the policy and programming for Adoption and Permanency planning for the division. The position oversees three staff responsible for managing the adoption and guardianship assistance program, managing contracts for adoption preparation and post adoption support services as well as overseeing the Permanency Planning Committee responsible for permanency goal and resource recommendations. The Program Manager is also responsible for ensuring Delaware's compliance with federal funding program requirements and reporting annually on adoption efforts and services. To view the entire job announcement and apply, Click Here .

JOB REQUIREMENTS

for Child Welfare Program Administrator I Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas: Possession of a Bachelors degree or higher in Behavioral or Social Science or related field. Two years' experience in health or human services program management such as planning, developing, implementing, and evaluating health or human services programs to ensure goals and objectives are met. Four years' experience in health or human services work such as applying theories, principles, laws and practices of health or human services programs and services that assist with and improve life for individuals, families, or communities such as financial support, employment, unemployment, housing, health care, disease prevention, substance abuse, child protective services, physical/mental health treatment and prevention or rehabilitation. One year of experience in contract management and control such as ensuring compliance with terms of contracts; negotiating changes to existing contracts; monitoring expenditures. Six months' experience in developing policies or procedures. Coursework, training, and/or work experience in staff supervision which may include performing as a lead worker overseeing the work of others. Applicants who do not possess the preferred qualification will still be eligible to compete for this position if job requirements are met. Knowledge and/or experience in the adoption process, including oversight of federal funding for adoption services and ensuring compliance with applicable legal requirements. To view full details and how to apply, please login or create a Job Seeker account