Under the supervision of the Service Area Manager (SAM), this position is one of three managers responsible for administering the Western Service Area's social service programs, including child welfare case management services, child protective services, adoptions, licensing, and IV-E. Subordinate supervisors and staff may be based in several counties across the Western Service Area. This position ensures conformity to Federal and State performance targets; works with line supervisory staff to ensure services are being delivered within standards set by Iowa Code, agency policy, and evidence-based professional practice standards; assesses program effectiveness and recommends prospective changes in functions and programs to Service Area Manager and Central Office to meet the Department's mission, goals and identified results; ensures that accountable and quality services are uniformly provided to clients; utilizes resources; develops and implements plans to ensure personnel resources are deployed in the most efficient manner; ensures ongoing enhancement of staff's knowledge and skills; participates in child welfare budget development; helps lead initiative changes affecting Department relationship to the community. This position is required to exercise independent judgment in resolving case-level and local area systemic and social service delivery issues.
We Have a Great Total Compensation Package, Including
Iowa Public Employees' Retirement System (IPERS) (Employee contributes 6.29%/State of Iowa contributes 9.44%)
Retirement Investors Club (RIC) (Employer Sponsored Retirement Plan) (State of Iowa matches up to $75/month)
Health, Dental and Vision Insurance (See below for more details)
Vacation Leave (96 hours/year to begin, and increases with years of service)
Sick Leave (144 hours/year)
Paid Holidays (9 days/year)
Flexible Spending Accounts
Life Insurance ($20,000 paid for by the State of Iowa)
Long-Term Disability Insurance
Our Benefits at a Glance outlines the great benefits for this position.
Minorities, women, veterans, persons with disabilities, and those with the ability to speak, read, and/or write additional languages (include in your application or resume) is encouraged to apply.
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Minimum Qualification Requirements
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in social work and experience equal to two years of full-time supervisory work in a social work program;
OR
graduation from an accredited college or university with any Bachelor's degree and experience equal to five years of full-time work in consulting, supervising or evaluating social work programs, two years of which were in a full-time supervisory capacity.
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Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Other, Information Technology, and Management
Industries
Government Administration
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