Child Welfare Budget and Finance Director
Child Welfare Budget and Finance Director
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Department Information
This position is open to current Colorado residents only.
Please note: This recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies.Description of Job
Please Note:Hybrid two days a week in the office Wednesdays and Thursdays in office in downtown Denver.
These arrangements are subject to change.
About this Unit:
The Division of Child Welfare (DCW) provides a range of leadership management and supervisory functions related to the administration of child welfare services to children youth and families. DCW provides supervision for all child welfare programs in Colorados 64 counties and delivers technical support monitoring program improvement regulatory oversight and other quality assurance functions.
DCW allocates and oversees approximately $in federal and state grants for county programs and operations. DCW develops analyzes and implements legislative budgetary and policy initiatives and recommendations related to public child welfare services in Colorado. DCW develops policy rules and agency administrative directives and procedures to be implemented at the county level. DCW provides program expertise and consultation to counties and researches advances and promotes best practices and evidenceinformed programs. DCW manages and coordinates State efforts to maximize federal revenues and program requirements including the Child and Family Services Review and Program Improvement Plan Title IVE IVB/Annual Progress and Service Report and the federal reporting systems (AFCARS NCANDS and Colorados automated case management system TRAILS).
DCW is one of five divisions/units within the Office of Children Youth and Families which consists of the Divisions of Youth Services and Child Welfare the Domestic Violence Program Medical Oversight Unit and the Juvenile Parole Board. The Office is under the oversight of the Director of the Office of Children Youth and Families and that position reports directly to the Executive Director of the Department of Human Services.
The Finance Unit is charged with overseeing two major programs within the Division of Child Welfare:- Budget & Contracts: This program supports the programmatic needs of the Division by negotiating implementing monitoring and managing contracts or interagency agreements to assure effective delivery of goods and services including monitoring contract compliance and/or contract financial performance to verify contract terms services to be provided payment schedules and contract and/or payment process. This program supports the programmatic needs of the Division by administering contract compliance and performance requirements including prevailing industry practice for similar goods and services and evaluation overall vendor performance. This program supports the programmatic needs of the Division by researching and compiling statistics on demographic factors various markets and economic conditions analyzing data and preparing reports and recommendations.
- Finance & Policy Analysis: This program supports the programmatic needs of the Division by analyzing formulating presenting implementing executing and monitoring and/or reviewing all aspects of the Divisions budget/s. This program employs economic and fiscal analysis and practices to assess the impact of proposed legislation on the Divisions budget/s and/or operations. This program drafts and reviews budget requests and makes recommendations based on the analysis of the Divisions mission and structure management and program priorities and funding and legislative and regulatory mandates or constraints. This program also assesses and analyzes the political social and environmental climates and projections to formulate the Divisions future initiatives and directions in concert with Division effectiveness and efficiency standards.
About this Position:
Our unit is committed to fostering a culture centered on growth collaboration and recognition. We prioritize regular teamwork and a supportive environment to ensure success in our fastpaced and consistently busy operations throughout the year. This position is the Financial Unit Manager who acts strategically on behalf of the Division Director to assure requirements are met to maximize all sources of revenue (i.e. state and federal). This position is necessary in that federal funding is a major source of funding for Child Welfare and there are stringent requirements which the federal office (Administration of Children and Families) places on such funding. This position develops any corrective action plans necessary to maintain funding. This position coordinates all fiscal management functions and supervises the daily operations of the Finance Unit. This position identifies key areas for revenue generation and directs staff resources to those areas. This position is the subject matter expert in the recently implemented outcomes methodology which will direct approximately $500 million to 64 counties.- Oversees and reviews the supervision and preparation of all budget documents for the Division of Child Welfare Services. Responds to questions regarding fiscal issues to the Office of Strategic Performance & Budgeting (OSPB) and the Joint Budget Committee (JBC). Oversees and reviews all fiscal notes regarding pending legislation.
- Serves a critical role with other Divisions and Offices with regard to fiscal decisions and priorities. Looked to for leadership and direction with regard to fiscal matters including federal resource management (i.e. TANF MOE IVE and Title XX). Liaison and a collaborator with the County Directors County Commissioners and Colorado Counties Inc. with regard to Child Welfare fiscal issues.
- This is a highlevel professional management position which functions as a departmental division subject matter expert in the area of child welfare funding including but not limited to federal Title IVE Title XX and TANF. Supervises federal revenue programs county allocations and funding rate setting and Child Welfare allocations to 64 counties. Additionally this position functions as subject matter expert in the area of child welfare contracts and procurement and supervises all child welfare related contract activities including methods of solicitation.
- Reports to the Division Director and is a member of the Divisions Child Welfare Leadership Team (CWLT); working across all units to advise direct and lead in the areas of fiscal management maximization of federal funding assuring federal requirements are met so that the State is not penalized; strategizing how federal funding can be raised above current thresholds. This position requires skills which are based upon expertise in strategic planning goal setting reporting fiscal management and knowledge of Federal Programs. The Division Director/Deputy Director and Office Director/Deputy Director rely on this position for advice and consultation related to child welfare funding.
- Responsible for ensuring that all unit team members work in a manner that is consistent with the Department Division and unit standards. Prepares Position Descriptions performance plans and evaluations approves instate nonair travel and reimbursement requests and leave slips for direct reports and approves all financialrelated transactions for the Division.
- Other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications Substitutions Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
- Important Note:Please review your application to ensure completion. For the most equitable applicant experience CDHS hiring teams consider only the contents of your application to determine meeting minimum qualifications and for the comparative analysis process.Experience is calculated on a fulltime equivalency basis therefore it is important to accurately notate the hours you averaged per experience section entry. Volunteer work or related type of experience may be used to meet the qualifications but must be clearly documented. It is paramount that in the experience portion of the application the applicant describes the extent to which they possess the education experience competencies and background as they relate to the duties outlined in the job announcement.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Option 1 Experience:- Nine (9) years of relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned to this position
- Please note:This experience must be clearly documented on your application and the supplemental questions must be answered.
Option 2 Experience & Education:- Bachelors degree from an accredited institution in a field of study related to the work assignment.
- AndFive (5) years of professional experience in an occupational field related to the work assigned to the position.
- OR: Current valid licensure as a CPA by the Colorado Board of Accountancy will substitute for the degree requirement and two (2) years of the required experience.
Preferred Qualifications:- Experience working with large budgets (multimillion)
- Experienced with contracts and procurement
- Accounting experience is helpful
- Experience building decision items for legislation
- Knowledgeable of Colorado rules and regulations as it relates to this role
- Supervisory and leadership experience
- Experience with grants and federal funding
- Strong ability to present and educate leaders and stakeholders on complex budget topics
- Ability to break down and educate county directors on complex formulas
- Demonstrated ability to be build and lead a collaborative team
- The work requires occasional travel to oversee the units auditing and monitoring functions or liaison with community partners and facilities; travel may occur any day of the week.
- Standard Background Name check TRAILS CMS and JBITS
- Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must disclose the information on the application and provide an explanation why the prior termination or resignation should not disqualify the applicant from the current position. Absent extraordinary circumstances prior disciplinary termination or resignation in lieu of termination will disqualify the applicant from future State employment with CDHS.
APPEAL RIGHTS:
If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for this position you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director.
An appeal or review must be submitted on the official appeal form signed by you or your representative. This form must be delivered to the State Personnel Board by email () postmarked in US Mail or hand delivered (1525 Sherman Street 4th Floor Denver CO 80203) or faxed (303.866.5038) within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the departments action.
For more information about the appeals process the official appeal form and how to deliver it to the State Personnel Board; go to ; contact the State Personnel Board for assistance at (303); or refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 8011 State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Directors Administrative Procedures Chapter 8 Resolution of Appeals and Disputes at under Rules.
A standard appeal form is available at: If you appeal your appeal must be submitted in writing on the official appeal form signed by you or your representative and received at the following address within 10 days of your receipt of notice or knowledge of the action: Colorado State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director Attn: Appeals Processing 1525 Sherman Street 4th Floor Denver CO 80203. Fax:. Phone:. The tenday deadline and these appeal procedures also apply to all charges of discrimination. - Nine (9) years of relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned to this position
Supplemental Information
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About Us:
If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference consider joining the dedicated people of theColorado Department of Human Services(CDHS). Our professionals strive to design and deliver high quality human and health services that improve the safety independence and wellbeing of the people of Colorado. In addition to a great location and rewarding and meaningful work we offer:
- Strong secure yet flexible retirement benefits including aPERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Planplus 401(k) and 457 plans
- Medical and dental health plans
- Employer supplementedHealth Savings Account
- Paid life insurance
- Short and longterm disability coverage
- 11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave
- BenefitHubstate employee discount program
- Employee Wellness program MotivateMe
- Excellent worklife programs such as flexible schedules training and more
- Remote work arrangements for eligible positions
*Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more
information go to Values:
We believe in a peoplefirst approach:To serve the people of Colorado we develop a culture and work environment that creates an energized inspired and healthy team capable of giving their best to Coloradans.
Balance creates quality of life:We want our team to be resilient through a supportive workplace that values flexibility health and wellness and employee engagement.
We hold ourselves accountable:We take responsibility through our actions programs and results for the state of health and human services in Colorado.
Transparency matters:We are open and honest with employees our partners the Coloradans we serve and the public.
We are ethical:We abide by what is best for those we serve by doing what is right not what is easy.
Collaboration helps us rise together:We work together with all partners employees and clients to achieve the best outcomes for Coloradans.
We are committed to increasing the diversity of our staff and providing culturally responsive programs and services. Therefore we encourage responses from people of diverse backgrounds and abilities.
ADAA Accommodations:CDHS is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment including completing the application process interviewing completing any preemployment testing participating in the employee selection process and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position please direct your inquiries to our ADAAA Coordinator Nancy Schmelzer at or call.
THE STATE OF COLORADO IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
