Program Manager CPS Team- DCFS Northern Region (Ogden)

State of Utah Office of the Governor • Ogden, UT

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

Move your career forward in DCFS with a Career Mobility opportunity! The Utah Division of Child & Family Services (DCFS) is seeking a highly motivated individual to fill the CPS Supervisor, Program Manager position in the Clearfield office in order to achieve safety, well-being, and permanency for children, and success in providing services for families in our communities.

Requirements

• Is a current employee of the Utah Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS).
• Has three years or more of casework experience with a working knowledge of CPS, home-based, and foster care.
• Is adept at interacting professionally with all levels of management while managing a diversified workload and challenging situations.
• Is able to effectively communicate information and ideas clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing.
• Must have a valid Utah driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

• Holds a current license as a Social Service Worker, Certified Social Worker, or is licensed as a professional counselor or marriage and family therapist; or who have an active licensure in the State of Utah as a Psychologist, Clinical Social Worker, Marriage and Family Therapist or Professional Counselor (LCSW License).
• Has three or more years experience with the Utah Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) and/or the equivalent agency in another state.
• Has DCFS CPS experience.

Responsibilities

• Determining program goals and objectives.
• Coordinating program activities, services, and program implementation with private providers, other governmental entities, etc.
• Communicating and working effectively with community partners such as law enforcement, the Children's Justice Center, County Attorneys and administration.
• Participating as a member of the region-wide administrative team.
• Chairing committees established to support the program.
• Directly supervising staff providing direct client services.
• Monitoring and evaluating operations and program services for quality and effectiveness; making recommendations for improvement.
• Developing and coordinating plans and policies, resources, mission as well as goals, vision, and expectations for the agency and/or the program.
• Managing a team of child welfare professionals including: hiring, determining workloads, delegating assignments, training and development, monitoring, evaluating performance, initiating corrective actions, and terminating.
• Coordinating program activities, services, and/or program implementation with private providers, other governmental entities, etc.
• Performing 24-hour on-call services as required under supervisor's direction. 24-hour on-call services assignments may be based on, and subject to, geographic employment location and/or agency demand.

Benefits

• Job Stability: Enjoy the security and reliability of employment within a well-established organization.
• Career Growth: Develop valuable skills and gain opportunities for leadership within a large organization.
• Meaningful Work: Contribute to an important service that benefits the community and supports organizational goals.
• Supportive Work Environment: Be part of a team that values cooperation, strong work ethics, and mutual support.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed