Program Manager

Under general direction, this position performs complex administrative and professional work at the advanced level to manage, plan, organize, and evaluate Child Welfare/Adult Services training for the WV DoHS/Bureau for Social Services, statewide.

Responsibilities include:

providing administrative and program direction for child welfare/adults services training staff; develop, plan, implement, and evaluate training projects statewide; manage training calendars and schedules; supervise and evaluate the performance of subordinate staff; develop and coordinate collaborative efforts among health and human service agencies, advocacy groups, institutions, and grantee service providers for child welfare/adult services training; perform program development disciplinary matters, performance improvement, and other related actions for child welfare/adult services; other duties as assigned. This position will involve statewide travel, which requires a valid driver's license and availability of a vehicle. Preference will be given to candidates who have social services training experience, supervisory experience and a Master's Degree in Social Work.

Please note:

Applicants hired into this classification must obtain licensure as a Social Worker from the West Virginia Board of Social Work within a timeframe set by the appointing agency. Until licensure is obtained, they may not perform duties that require a licensed social worker under state law or Board regulation.

Posting Number:

BSS26OQI003

Counties of work:

Statewide Position Number:

0511P06138

Education:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.

Experience:

Five (5) years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience in the program area or related field.

Internal Applicants Only:

Three (3) years within the same Department as the position being filled may substitute for the required experience.

Substitution Information:

Additional education and related experience may substitute based on a year-for-year basis or as determined by the Office of Shared Administration Equivalency Chart . The Bureau for Social Services champions the security, permanence, and welfare of children and vulnerable adults, empowering individuals and strengthening families. Formerly the Bureau for Children and Families, the Bureau for Social Services operates under the West Virginia Department of Human Services, serving children, adolescents, and vulnerable adults facing abuse, neglect, or financial exploitation. Equipped with extensive training to handle delicate situations with compassion and dignity, these workers contribute to the advancement of a vibrant and healthy West Virginia by facilitating access to crucial healthcare, essential social services and benefits, and fostering safe, supportive, and healthy environments. Through this hard work, at risk populations can begin to thrive within the community.