Child Welfare Regional Administrator (Exempt) Region 6 Southwest Washington

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Job Title: Child Welfare Regional Administrator (Exempt) Region 6 Southwest WashingtonLocation: Thurston County (Olympia) preferred. Location negotiable within Region 6.

Ability to telework up to two days a week. Salary: $82,344 - $146,784Closes: March 4th - A first review of candidates will take place on February 25th.

Position Overview:We're looking for a Regional Administrator who is responsible for child welfare operations in Region 6 within the Department or Children, Youth, and Families.

The Regional Administrator leads the region consistent with DCYF’s vision; supports the needs of staff, proactively engages with local tribes and community partners and models the highest level of ethics and integrity.

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The Opportunity:Serving as a Department leader and member of the DCYF Child Welfare Leadership Team, the Regional Administrator is responsible for hardwiring DCYF’s mission and vision as well as consistently implementing policy and practice changes throughout the region.

In addition, Regional Administrator is accountable for the alignment of expertise with the appropriate level of responsibility and local authority for collaboration across sections to support department initiatives such as integrated case management and service delivery for multi-system involved children and families.

The Regional Administrator leads change by supporting staff while emphasizing practice consistency across the region and by overseeing the development and implementation of integrated service delivery.

Some of what you will do:

• Manage and oversee decentralized child welfare services through a system of geographically based local offices to ensure uniformity of standards, operations, and decision-making.
• Direct and provide timely permanency for children through safe reunification, adoption, guardianship and other permanent plans.
• Actively ensure coordination and partnership with other administrations on behalf of children and families served.
• Support implementation of performance-based contracting and improved outcome for children and families served.
• Establish and maintain productive relationships with Tribes and Recognized American Indian Organizations, external stakeholders, special interest groups and advocates, service providers; to resolve concerns, improve services, plan and coordinate quality services for families and children.
• Manage and oversee continuous quality improvement efforts across all program areas.
• Represent the Department at community events and meetings, and ensure the delivery of Department's message and One Department framework.
• Develop and maintain productive relationships with legislators, tribal leaders, community service providers, foster parent organizations; advocates and service providers to promote confidence and credibility of child welfare services, to identify and resolve concerns, and to promote and ensure quality day-to-day practice.

What we are looking for:

A Master's degree in social services, human services, behavioral sciences, administration or an allied field from an accredited college or university whose accreditation is recognized by the U.S.

Department of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) AND Four (4) years of progressively responsible and multi-dimensional experience in managing people and program(s).

OR

A Bachelor's degree in social services, human services, behavioral sciences, administration or an allied field from an accredited college or university whose accreditation is recognized by the U.S.

Department of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) AND Six (6) years of progressively responsible and multi-dimensional experience in managing people and program(s).

OR

• Eight (8) years of progressively responsible and multi-dimensional experience in managing people and program(s).
  

Desirable Qualifications:

• Ability to lead and direct the work of large organizational units.
• Ability to develop and manage comprehensive quality assurance plans toward public stewardship in the delivery of services and management of state and federal resources.

• Ability to use data, technology and research effectively and strategically to assess service needs, evaluate service/program effectiveness and client outcomes, and identify service delivery approaches and business strategies that will add value and improve performance.
• Ability to develop staff and help individuals reach their highest potential.
• Ability to manage the political environment of the communities served by the region.
• Ability to work as primary Administrator of a large and complex child welfare system with multiple community contracts and involvement beyond the day-to-day operations.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a political environment with a broad spectrum of stakeholders; including local and state elected officials, other state agencies, local governments, tribal governments, community-based organizations, and advocacy groups.

How do I apply:
Complete the online application and attach the following documents to your profile:

• Letter of interest describing how you meet the specific qualifications for this position.
• College transcripts (unofficial accepted).

Supplemental Information:The Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) is committed to Washington’s children and youth growing up safe, healthy, and thriving.

We invite all candidates to join us in our mission to create a diverse and equitable workplace that reflects the communities we serve.

If you are excited about this role but you believe that your education and/or experience might not align perfectly with every qualification in the job posting, we encourage you to apply anyway.

The Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, race, creed, color, national origin, honorably discharged veteran or military status, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained service animal by a person with a disability.

If you have any questions pertaining to this recruitment or if you would like to request an accommodation throughout the application/interview process, contact Steven Loduha (Talent Acquisition Manager) at steven.loduha@dcyf.wa.gov

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