Child Protective Services Service Area Manager
Child Protective Services Service Area Manager
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Job Description
This is a nonmerit position with the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services. Candidates must follow the instructions in the To Apply section. Positions in this class are exempt from the screening and referralrequirements of the Iowa Department of Administrative Services Human Resources Enterprise.
The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Division of Family WellBeing and Protection Bureau of Child Protective Services is seeking a Service Area Manager to join our team!
Are you looking for a career filled with purpose where every day brings the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of individuals and communities The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is seeking an experienced child protective/social services leader who will work to achieve the highest level of services for our clients within the Northern Iowa Service Area which includes 23 counties in North Central Iowa. The position is currently domiciled in Cerro Gordo County but the final location could be negotiable within a full time office in the Northern Iowa Service Area.
The Service Area Manager (Public Service Executive) under the supervision of the Child Protective Services Director is responsible for efficient and effective provision and delivery of social service programs for some of Iowas most vulnerable citizens.
Duties include but are not limited to: management of the department offices and all personnel including the team of Social Work Administrators Executive Officers and a secretary; support for the development of child welfare/social service resources within the community; timely resolution of service delivery complaints ; creative corrective actions to address deficiencies and process improvement; and collaborate and negotiate services with provider agencies the county boards of supervisors and various community groups.
Please apply through NeoGov and additionally send your cover letter and resume to Christie Tempelton .
Preference will be given to those with at least 5 years of experience with:
- executive level experience in social work or child welfare programs
- federal and state government agencies and regulations
- supervising at a senior management level
- overseeing a budget of $5 million or more
- public relations
- negotiations and conflict resolution
Benefits
Working for the State of Iowa comes with its perks. In addition to a competitive salary youll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing and professional growth:
- Health Dental and Vision Coverage: Health and dental insurance packages to keep you and your family healthy at a low cost with outstanding coverage!
- Paid Time Off: Take time to recharge with paid time off including vacation 96 hours/year to begin increasing with years of service) sick leave 144 hours/year) and paid holidays 9 days/year).
- Retirement Plans: Participate in retirement plans such as IPERS (employees contribute 6.29%and the State of Iowa contributes 9.44 as well as our Retirement Investors Club (RIC)Employer Sponsored Retirement Plan (the State of Iowa matches dollar for dollar up to $75/month).
- Flexible Spending Accounts: Take advantage of flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care expenses.
- Insurance Coverage: Benefit from life insurance and free longterm disability insurance for added peace of mind.
- Employee Assistance Program: Access resources and support through our Employee assistance Program for personal and professional challenges.
- Employee Discount Programs: Enjoy discounts on a variety of goods and services through our employee discount programs.
For additional information on benefits click here.
Background Checks
Applicants will be required to complete a background check to be considered for this position.
The State of Iowa is an EEO/AA Employer
HHS values those with lived experience and encourages adults who were fostered as youth foster parents and/or parents who were in the DHS system to apply. Minorities women persons with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply (Hearing and Speech Impaired Relay IowaTDD).
Our agency uses EVerify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about EVerify including your rights and responsibilities please visit www.dhs/EVerify.
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Applicants must meet at least one of the following minimum requirements to qualify for positions in this job classification:
1 Graduation from an accredited fouryear college or university and experience equal to seven years of fulltime managementlevel work in finance human resources engineering law social work regulation data processing or program research or evaluation.2 Eleven years of fulltime managementlevel work experience in finance human resources engineering law social work regulation data processing or program research or evaluation.3 All of the following (a and b):a. Seven years of fulltime managementlevel work experience in finance human resources engineering law social work regulation data processing or program research or evaluation; andb. A combination of a total of four years of education and fulltime experience (as described in part a) where thirty semester hours of accredited college or university course work in any field equals one year of fulltime experience. Graduation from the Iowa Certified Public Manager Program is also equivalent to one year of fulltime experience or education.4 All of the following (a b and c):a. Five years of fulltime managementlevel work experience in finance human resources engineering law social work regulation data processing or program research or evaluation; andb. A combination of a total of four years of education and fulltime experience (as described in part a) where thirty semester hours of accredited college or university course work in any field equals one year of fulltime experience; andc. A combination of a total of two years of graduatelevel education and fulltime experience (as described in part a) where twentyfour semester hours of accredited graduate college or university course work in a publicservicerelated area (e.g. public or business administration social work law education engineering) equals one year of fulltime experience. Graduation from the Iowa Certified Public Manager Program is also equivalent to one year of fulltime experience or education.5 Current continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes one year of fulltime work as a Public Service Manager 1 Public Service Manager 2 or comparable specific managementlevel position.
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Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
