State of Florida · 1 week ago
REGION PROGRAM DIRECTOR - CP - 60002910
Orlando, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
5+ years expThe State of Florida is seeking a Region Program Director for the Department of Children and Families. This executive level leadership position is responsible for managing the Central Region Child Protective Investigations Program and ensuring service delivery in accordance with statewide policies and performance standards.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Supervises and oversees the day-to-day management and administration of all regional Child Protective Investigations programs
Ensures the administration of all service programs are carried out in conformity with statewide services plans and all other policies and guidelines established by the Office of Child and Family Well-Being
Coordinates with the Director of Protection and Safety and Regional Community Directors to assure that service delivery is consistent with applicable law, rules, policy, and procedure
Implements Departmental rules and procedures, ensuring staff are provided training regarding Department procedures and rules, and conducts reviews of staff compliance with rules and procedures
Identifies and assesses local needs and approves local systems of care
Coordinates the services provided by the Department in the Region with those of other public and privates agencies
Conducts routine analyses on state and federal performance indicators for the program areas under the direct responsibility of department staff and submits plans to the Office of Child and Family Well-Being for improvement initiatives
Conducts routine analyses to ensure that all services delivered by all Family and Community Services programs, regardless of whether those services are under direct Department control or delivered through a contracted vendor, are meeting established program performance standards and goals, including those standards that apply to the Office of Child and Family Well-being, and submit all findings and any resulting improvement plans or improvement initiatives to the Director of Protection and Safety
Oversees all quality assurance and ongoing continual quality improvement initiatives under the responsibility of regional department staff or required through vendor contract requirements for the program areas of assignment and routinely apprise the Director of Protection and Safety
Partners with the Regional Community Directors to identify gaps in service delivery models and develop action plans to respond and track the corrective measures taken
Ensures that all regional Family and Community Services staff is properly trained on all federal and state statutory requirements as well as all applicable rules, policies and procedures while ensuring ongoing staff compliance through regularly scheduled reviews and evaluations
In coordination with the Regional Community Director develops and strengthens local private and interagency partnerships to improve the delivery of services while addressing local service needs
In coordination with the Regional Community Director engages in proactive media relations while maintaining a positive working relationship with all local media outlets
Coordinates workforce needs with the Director of Protection and Safety to maintain operational integrity within available budget for the program areas under assignment
Implements and executes emergency planning activities for the program and geographical areas under assignment
Assists the Director of Protection and Safety and the Office of Child and Family Well-being in all ongoing initiatives that ensure the continued advancement of the Strategic Vision throughout communities
Handles special projects as assigned by the Director of Protection and Safety
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree
5+ years' experience in child welfare
at least 2 years' experience in a leadership role
Microsoft Office applications proficiency
Florida Safe Families Network (FSFN) proficiency
Preferred
active child welfare certification
CPI specific experience
Company
State of Florida
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