Program Manager-DCFS Western Region (Nephi)

State of Utah Office of the Governor • Nephi, UT

7d • $29 - $44 • Hybrid

About The Position

Advance your career in social work while continuing to be an integral part of a team working together to achieve safety, well-being, and permanency for abused or neglected children, and strengthening families in our communities. As a Supervisor (Program Manager), you will participate as a core member of our region-wide administrative team, determine program goals and objectives, and directly lead a dedicated team of child welfare professionals.

Requirements

• Possess a valid Utah driver's license.
• Proven ability to interact professionally with all levels of management, manage diversified workloads, navigate challenging crisis situations, and communicate ideas clearly and concisely.
• Strong working knowledge of all aspects of SAFE, community/agency resources, and applicable child welfare laws, rules, regulations, and Practice Guidelines.

Nice To Haves

• Active status as a current Utah Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) employee.
• An active and in good standing Social Service Worker (SSW) license or higher mental health licensure in the State of Utah (such as CSW, LCSW, LPC, or LMFT)
• Three (3) or more years of professional work experience with the Utah Division of Child and Family Services (DCFS).
• Active, working knowledge of foster care and home-based services.
• A Bachelor's Degree in Psychology, Social Work, Family & Human Development, Criminal Justice, Gerontology, or a closely related field.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of child welfare professionals providing direct client services, including hiring, workload determination, delegation, training, performance evaluation, and corrective actions.
• Conduct field coaching and shadow observations, as well as ongoing coaching and mentoring of team members to foster professional growth, skill enhancement, and adherence to best practices.
• Use and apply data metrics to measure team performance and complete systematic Quality Assurance (QA) reviews to ensure compliance and high-quality service delivery.
• Monitor and evaluate operations, programs, and practices for quality and effectiveness; develop plans, policies, and resources to meet agency goals.
• Partner and coordinate activities with private providers, law enforcement, the Children's Justice Center, County Attorneys, and other governmental entities as required by the program area.
• Perform 24-hour on-call services as required under management direction (subject to geographic location and agency demand).

Benefits

• This position is eligible for a full benefits package.
• 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