New Job Children And Families Program Director (Hybrid) In Connecticut
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Children and Families Program Director (Hybrid)
Company : State of Connecticut - Department of Children & Families
Salary : $104,151 - $142,014 a year
Location : Connecticut
Full Description
Do you have any prior experience in managing administrative support and program services?
Would you like to work towards improving and securing the quality of services for families and children involved in Chinese culture?
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If you're interested, we want you to join our team.
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State of Connecticut
The Department of Children and Families (DCF).
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) , we are currently recruiting qualified individuals to join our team as a Children and Families Program Director. This is an exciting career opportunity for an innovative, forward-thinking and experienced procurement professional with a clinical background!
Our offers!! ! :)
- The opportunity to work for a Forbes top company: 'Forbes' In 2023, the state of Connecticut was recognized as one of the best in the country. - State of CT Receives National Recognition for Offering Job Growth, Competitive Benefits, and Flexible Schedule
- NEW: A Platinum Healthcare Plan, the nation’s best for state employees and dependents, according to a report by Georgetown’s Center on Health Insurance Reform and article by Ellen Andrews, Ph.D., along with comprehensive benefit offerings
- Various forms of pension plan and additional retirement benefits.
- A substantial amount of paid vacation time, with 13 paid holidays granted annually. Moreover, the government provides a substantial amount of free vacation time.
- Potential for professional development. ?
- A favorable work-life balance is guaranteed for all employees.'
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The Children and Families Program (C&F PD) is responsible for managing contracts and overseeing statewide preventative and intervention services for children and families. This includes coordinating with the Systems and Fiscal Division to ensure services comply with contract regulations, obtain appropriate training, and address the urgent needs of families and children in crisis. The C&F Program Directors will also work with an IT department at the California Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CCCDC) to provide a comprehensive range of clinical consultation and support services across the state.
- Facilitate collaborative efforts among child welfare agencies to improve their capacity.'
- Ensure the smooth functioning of a small team of Program Supervisors in the Contract Unit.
- manage contracts and program. Also provide
- Draft a contractual agreement detailing the work to be done.
- As part of the RFP process for assigned contracts/services, proposals are drafted, issued and reviewed. Why?
- Describe the inadequate clinical interventions available for families and children.
- Establish service, budget and contract proposals based on data analysis, performance metrics (including time-tracking), and quality control procedures.
- Other statewide collaborative ventures with non-profit and state agencies include: Learn.
- In the RFP process for contracts/services, you send out, issue, and review proposals. What is your approach?
- Take part in and participate in statewide collaboratives with other state and non-profit agencies.
- Other duties as assigned
Our Ideal Candidate
A qualified individual should have a strong background in child protection, clinical experience, family program oversight (such as early childhood interventions, community-based intensive care, intensive family preservation services, and parenting services), prior experience in administering procurement contracts for child welfare services like hearing, eye health clinics, good communication skills, effective facilitation and collaborative skills. They are expected to be enthusiastic team players with positive work ethic who enjoy challenging others and thrive in collaborative projects.
Position Highlights:
- First shift, 40 hours per week, full-time. (
- Schedule: Monday through Friday
- DFCE, central office in Hartford, CT?
- The hybrid schedule of our team is followed by all employees. Upon completion of the probationary period, this position will be eligible for a hybrid scheduling opportunity.
About Us:
The purpose of our organization is to work with children, families, and communities to create opportunities and promote hope. We believe that treating serious emotional disorders can help young people and families lead fulfilling lives. No child should be denied treatment based on their ability to pay for services. Our services are most effective when they are integrated with community care.
We encourage you to take advantage of this opportunity to work with us and contribute! Thank you very much!
Selection Plan
Application Process:
This position is filled in compliance with the contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion, and employment regulations. All applicants must meet specific qualifications.
To meet the requirements outlined in Public Law 21-69,'' resumes are no longer required to be submitted by applicants during their first application in Connecticut.
This job opening requires you to meet the minimum qualifications as listed on the job posting. To apply for this position, you must indicate your qualifications on your application. The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date, unless otherwise specified.
The aforementioned position is the immediate one, but participation in this recruitment may be used for future positions within this sector.
The recruiting agency must receive all application materials by the specified time specified on the job opening for the position. Late applications are not accepted and will not be evaluated. Exceptions are rare, but limited to situations that render a candidate incapacitated during the entire posting period. The responsibility of requesting an exception and providing 3-5 days' legal notice should be sent to [email protected].
Make sure your application is prepared. You cannot modify anything once you submit it to Connecticut. What are the required changes?
Selection Process:
This posting may necessitate the completion of additional referral questions (RFQs) that will be mailed to you after the closing date. The email notification will have an expiration date by which your responses must be finalized. It is recommended to check your email regularly and avoid sending spam or junk folders as these could cause errors in future emails.
As part of the hiring process, applicants may be required to provide additional documentation to support their qualifications for this position. These documents may include performance reviews, supervisory references, college transcripts, licensure records, and other relevant information at the agency's discretion.
Contact Information:
Due to the high volume of applications received, we are unable to provide confirmation of receipt or status during the recruitment process.
For inquiries about this recruitment, please contact Ethan Ives at ctgov. Thank you!...
The job's purpose (lifetime).
This class is responsible for directing administrative support and/or program services within the Department of Children and Families' area office or other significant programs across the state. Additionally, this class is accountable for directing the administrative support of programs and services within the Children's Bureau of the California Department of Education.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
- Manages the staff and operations within the designated area of responsibility;
- DIRECTS the coordination, organization and management of program activities;
- Defining program aims and objectives;.
- Describes or assists in the creation of policy that is related;
- Describes and manages relevant legislation;[p]
- Evaluates staff;
- Creates and oversees budgets for particular program areas or administrative areas.
- Maintains communication with both internal and external stakeholders who impact area or program operations;.
- Facilitates the management and coordination of staff and resources to sustain a service delivery system or program;[Note 1]
- Manages systems and/or programs to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local requirements;
- Evaluates employee training and development opportunities;
- speaks before professional and lay groups;
- Provides guidance and direction to the Commissioner in community and public relations efforts within the region;
- Creates and evaluates management reporting, which may include information on area operations, program execution or client data; &
- Reviews and evaluates programs and professional social work services for children and families;
- Establishes standards for children and their needs in order to assess available community resources;
- Checks the general effectiveness and effectiveness of assigned areas with target client populations;.
- Heads up the hiring process, which includes outreach, interviewing and selecting staff;
- Performs other, supplementary duties as required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY
- Desire to comprehend pertinent local, state, and national laws, regulations, and policy;
- Knowledge of
- The aptitude to implement management principles and practices;
- The guidelines and management of initiatives aimed at children and young individuals;
- The influence of cultural factors on service delivery and employee relationships;
- Considerable
- interpersonal skills;
- Effective communication is through written and verbal communication.
Can you provide information on the minimum qualifications needed, including general experience?
A career spanning nine (9) years in child welfare programs, children's protective services and care homes, foster services, adoption and social and human services.
Can I only specify my experience without qualifications? What are the prerequisites for this to happen?
The General Experience must consist of two years of work experience that includes planning, developing, implementing, or supervising administrative or program services in child welfare, children's protection, mental health, and juvenile justice. Additionally, one year of managerial or supervisory experience is required.
NOTE: For state employees this experience is interpreted at the level of a Children and Families Program Supervisor.
Applicants must satisfy one of the following criteria: 1.
- To earn a Bachelor's degree, one must have fifteen (15) semester hours of college education. This amount can last for up to four (4) years and one-half (1/2) year of experience.
- The General Experience can be renewed with a master's degree or an advanced degree in behavioral sciences, public administration, education, social work, or corresponding fields. However; only one year of extension is allowed per year.
NOTE: Closely related fields are child welfare, applied sociology, social and/or human services, clinical psychology, child development, criminal justice, counseling, human development and family relations, human service, marriage and family therapy.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience with contract maintenance related to child welfare programs/services.?
- Knowledge of developing and managing budgets.
- Experience in policy development
- The competency in drafting and issuing RFPs, including the entire RFP procedure.'
- Talent for hosting major meetings and contracts."
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
- Individuals belonging to this group may be obligated to hold and maintain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator's license.
- This class may require travelers to make a trip.'