Adult and Family Services Administrator

GENERAL POSITION DESCRIPTION:

The Administrator is responsible for overseeing federal, state, local and organizational compliance with regulations, laws, and policies through planning, organizing, training and directing the work of the child welfare and adult protection human service units for Delta County.

To Apply:

External candidates, please apply using the Employment Application and email to Human Resources, along with any additional supporting documents.

Current Delta County employees, please apply using the Internal Transfer and Promotion Application and email to Human Resources, along with any additional supporting documents.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develops and monitors the goals and objectives of the child welfare and adult protection unit, modifies plans accordingly.
• Responsibility for all children’s programs and child protective services.
• Responsible for compliance with federal, state and local child welfare regulations as measured in Colorado Statistical (CSTAT) Reports.
• Responsible for directly supervising the Adult Protection unit.
• Responsible for the determination of eligibility of clients for unit services.
• Oversees work of vendors and those professional relationships.
• Participates with the director in identifying and solving agency problems. Assists in the establishment of agency policy and the development of ongoing and yet-to-be developed new programs.
• Address client or community complaints received concerning individual workers, case decisions or service delivery.
• In addition to the standards set by State guidelines, statutes and manual regulations, this position establishes and monitors unit qualitative standards. This includes the review of program outcomes and effectiveness.
• Interviews and participates in the selection of employees for the unit with or as directed by the Human Services Director. Makes recommendations regarding performance improvement as appropriate.
• Counsels employees, identifies work problems and meets with individuals or groups to discuss and resolve issues. Follows up to ensure that problems are resolved. Takes corrective and/or disciplinary action when necessary, documenting performance or related work problems using established personnel regulations, procedures and practices.
• Networks with other community entities to ensure that a continuum of service is available to clients and that such information is efficiently distributed. Serves on community boards and panels as appropriate. Serves as a liaison between the agency and other entities.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Education:

Bachelor’s Degree in the behavioral sciences; Master’s Degree in behavioral sciences preferred

Experience:

Five (5) years of professional experience in the field of social casework along with three (3) years in a leadership role with demonstrated supervisory experience required; 5 years in child and adult welfare management preferred

Combination of education and experience could waive specific requirement.

Special Requirements:

A working understanding of supervisory and techniques and of human behavior is required. Thorough knowledge of dynamics of child abuse and neglect, and of case-work principles and techniques as they are applied to children and families with developmental disabilities, mental illness, separation and relinquishment, alcohol and drug addictions, and parenting skills. Extensive skills in case planning and handling of problem cases; ability to instruct and teach social casework techniques; ability to supervise professional casework staff is mandatory. Incumbent must possess skill in writing and editing reports; skill in interpreting rules, regulations, laws and procedures; an ability to deal with stress and emergencies; knowledge of the court system and its workings with respect to child welfare. Ability to resolve conflict; ability to evaluate staff and clients; knowledge of the Colorado Children’s Code and Staff Manual Volume VII which pertain to child welfare required.

Licenses/Certifications:

Current and valid Colorado Driver’s License

To Apply:

External candidates, please apply using the Employment Application and email to Human Resources, along with any additional supporting documents.

Current Delta County employees, please apply using the Internal Transfer and Promotion Application and email to Human Resources, along with any additional supporting documents.

Delta County provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race (including hair traits), color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Employment with Delta County is contingent upon successful completion and approval of a background check.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $71,490.00 - $79,639.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Loan forgiveness
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $71,490 - $79,639