Program Manager 3 Social Services
Job Location:
Baton Rouge, LA - USA
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Job Summary
- About this Job
- Department MISSIONTo protect children empower families and strengthen communities so every child grows up safe stable and strong.Department VISIONA future where every child thrives in a loving environment supported by empowered families and resilient communities.Department VALUESTreating all people with dignity compassion and respect while providing services with integrity.
At The Department of Children and Family Services our mission is to empower communities and improve lives by delivering responsive inclusive and forward-thinking public services. We are proud to serve the people of Louisiana with integrity innovation and a deep commitment to equity.Join Our Team at DCFS: Program Manager 3 - Social Services
This position is responsible for developing implementing and monitoring TANF contracts that exceed $ annually. TANF is a block grant program that provides assistance and work opportunities to needy families by granting states the federal funds and wide flexibility to develop and implement their own welfare programs.
If youre driven collaborative and ready to make an impactthis could be the opportunity for you! - Minimum Qualifications
Eight years of experience in administrative services public health social services or health services; OR
Six years of work experience in any field plus five years of experience in administrative services public health social services or health services; OR
A baccalaureate degree plus five years of experience in administrative services public health social services or health services; OR
An advanced degree in a social science field public health counseling social work rehabilitation services business public or health administration or Juris Doctorate plus four years of experience in administrative services public health social services or health services.
EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION:
Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as one year of experience towards the six years of full-time work experience in any field. The maximum substitution allowed is 120 semester hours which substitutes for a maximum of four years of experience in any field.- Job Specification
The official job specifications for this role as defined by the State Civil Service can be found here.
- Job Duties and Other Information
Job Duties
- Works closely with Federal partners to learn of new and innovative approaches to develop and oversee TANF funded programs.
- Oversees responses to Federal State Legislative and internal audits.
- Coordinates the training of new systems processes with Digital Services and ensure these training courses are amended as new processes are created.
- Provides direct supervision to a Program Manager and indirect supervision to six consultants.
- Monitors staff performance by reviewing work product and observations of training and interactions with vendors.
- Attend meetings at the request of the legislature and Executive Management team m along with testifying before the legislature.
Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type:This position may be filled as a probational appointment or a job appointment that may last up to 48 months. Job appointments may convert to probational appointments. Also it may be filled as a detail and promoted within 12 months or by promotion of a permanent classified employee.
Work Schedule: Typically work hours are 8:00 am to 4:30 pm Monday Friday. Flexible work schedules are available after meeting certain criteria and is dependent upon the position you are applying for. Some positions require working shifts.
Work Location: Baton Rouge LA
How To Apply:
No Civil Service Test scoreis required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
To apply for this vacancy click on the Apply link above and complete an electronic application which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.
*Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in this application (i.e. relevant detailed experience/education). Resumeswill not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
Contact Information:
For further information about this vacancy contact:
Yolanda Jackson
DCFS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment hiring and retention of individuals with disabilities.
Required Experience:
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