State of Washington · 1 week ago
Child Welfare Area Administrator (WMS2) - Region 3/Mt Vernon
Walla Walla, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$97K/yr - $122K/yr
9+ years expThe State of Washington is committed to ensuring that children and youth grow up safe and healthy. They are seeking a Child Welfare Area Administrator to lead and manage the Child Welfare Division within Region 3, overseeing the delivery of child welfare programs and services.
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Responsibilities
Manage and mentor supervisors
Manage workforce development
Manage the recruitment and hiring of employees in coordination with supervisors
Establish goals and objectives, develop performance standards, equip staff, develop expectations and procedures, resolve problems, and evaluate supervisors and staff in program areas
Develop training plans to ensure all staff have the skills and information necessary to make appropriate decisions for child safety, permanency, and well-being
Develop and monitor corrective action plans
Ensure compliance with agency, state, and federal standards and policies
Monitor regional and statewide performance measures; ensure office staff meet performance measures and casework practice as required by performance standards, law, policy, and other mandates
Identify, analyze, and communicate problems, concerns, and barriers
Develop and monitor interventions; communicate with the Regional Administrator and make recommendations
Ensure timely completion of employee evaluations
Ensure work is distributed equitably and resources are adjusted to meet business and client needs
Respond and manage critical incidents, ensuring client, provider, and staff safety
Report critical incidents through the Administrative Incident Reporting System (AIRS) and notify the chain of command in high-profile situations
Provide guidance and consultation to staff on case management, legal services, and permanency decisions
Guide the office to fully integrate the agency’s efforts on racial equity, social justice, non-discrimination, and reduction in disproportionality in all areas of practice and conduct
Guide the implementation of Indian Child Welfare practices per ICWA and WICWA expectations
Consult with and guide staff on resources and case management that are culturally appropriate, linguistically responsive, and ADA-compliant
Provide guidance and consultation on federal policy directives, guidelines, and laws, including Interstate Compact for the Placement of Children (ICPC), Title IVB, Child and Family Services Review (CFSR) requirements, Title IV-E federal requirements, Multi-Ethnic Placement Act/Interethnic Adoption Provisions (MEPA/IEAP), Adam Walsh Act, Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (CAPTA), Adoption Foster Care Analysis Reporting System (AFCARS), State Automated Child Welfare Information System (SACWIS)/Comprehensive Child Welfare Information System (CCWIS), DS lawsuit settlement agreement, and other polices designed to improve the child welfare system
Manage and maintain quality relationships with tribes, law enforcement, medical providers, schools, contracted providers, child advocates, courts, attorneys, and other community entities
Respond promptly to client, caregiver, Ombuds, constituent, stakeholder, and community concerns regarding child safety and case planning
Qualification
Required
Nine (9) years of paid social service experience AND 30 semester or 45 quarter credits in a Social Services discipline
A Master's degree in social services, human services, behavioral sciences, or Master's degree which includes 30 semester or 45 quarter credits in a Social Services discipline AND Four (4) years of paid social service experience in planning, administering, developing, or delivery of public child welfare, social, health, or chemical dependency treatment programs
A Bachelor's degree in social services, human services, behavioral sciences, or Bachelor's degree which includes 30 semester or 45 quarter credits in a Social Services discipline AND Five (5) years of paid social service experience in planning, administering, developing, or delivery of public child welfare, social, health, or chemical dependency treatment programs
One (1) year of experience as a Social Service Specialist 5
The ability to take action to learn and grow
The ability to take action to meet the needs of others
Paid social service experience must include at least one (1) year assessing risk and safety to children and providing direct family-centered practice services
One (1) year of experience must include the supervision of professional staff in social service delivery
A minimum of at least two years of driving experience and a valid driver's license
Preferred
Advanced supervisory and managerial skills
Advanced knowledge of the Federal Indian Child Welfare Act and the WA state Indian Child Welfare Act
Working understanding of state and federal law and agency policies and regulations concerning public child protective services, Indian Child Welfare services, risk assessment, safety planning, and permanency and well-being services as delivered in a public child welfare setting
Budget analysis, allotments, and fiscal accountability applications
Assessing and understanding complex casework options
Use of business applications and Child Welfare information computer systems
Benefits
Employees and their families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance.
Staff are eligible to enroll each year in a medical flexible spending account which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care expenses.
Employees are also covered by basic life and long-term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts.
Dependent care assistance allows the employee to save pre-tax dollars for a child or elder care expenses.
Other insurance coverage for auto, boat, home, and renter insurance is available through payroll deduction.
The Washington State Employee Assistance Program promotes the health and well-being of employees.
State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS).
Employees also have the ability to participate in the Deferred Compensation Program (DCP).
All state employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems.
If you are employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, and meet the qualifying criteria, you may be eligible to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
Full-time and part-time employees are entitled to paid holidays and one paid personal holiday per calendar year.
Full-time employees earn eight hours of sick leave per month.
Full-time employees accrue vacation leave at the rates specified in WAC 357-31-165(1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA).
Washington State supports members of the armed forces with 21 days paid military leave per year.
Most employees whose family member or household member dies, or for loss of pregnancy, are entitled to five (5) days of paid bereavement leave.
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