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FAR and FVS Program Manager - Management Analyst 5 (MA5)

Department of Children, Youth & Families
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Job Title: FAR and FVS Program Manager 5 (MA5) 

Location: Statewide/Olympia, WA - Non-Permanent/Full-Time/Flexible/Hybrid (The expected duration of this appointment is date of hire through April 1st, 2025). 

Closes: April 4th, 2024

Salary:  $6,046 - $8,133  Monthly

 

We’re seeking a Family Assessment Response (FAR) and Family Voluntary Services (FVS) Program Manager (Management Analyst 5) to join us in our quest to support children and families to build resilience and health, and to improved educational outcomes. If you share our passion for supporting families, we'd love to meet you.

 

Click here to learn more about DCYF.  


The Opportunity:

As the Program Manager, you will be the child welfare Subject Matter Expert (SME) for providing expert level analysis regarding programmatic leadership and development, implementation and coordination of programs and policies. 

 

Some of what you'll do:

  • Gather quantitative and qualitative data and complete expert-level analysis to determine the degree of compliance and performance related to program outcomes.
  • Develop and provide performance data and analysis and descriptive reports related to assigned program areas to HQ, regional, and executive leadership. 
  • Use data analysis to identify areas needing improvement, advise practice statewide, and inform practice priorities, including addressing race, equity, and social justice in practice with children and families.
  • Develop, implement, coordinate, monitor, and evaluate statewide DCYF child welfare services, policies, and procedures within the program area.
  • Provide technical expertise and guidance and significant recommendations related to policy and practice in the program areas of CPS FAR and FVS .
  • Develop new contracts as needed to achieve agency priorities and program outcomes.
  • Develop statements of work, Service Level Agreements (SLAs), and Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) agreement language required to execute the contracts, establish critical partnerships, and implement program activities.
  • Develop, implement, and monitor Performance Based Contracting requirements and standards for contracts.


Required Qualifications:

  • A Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, social science, health care or a related field and five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in planning, administering, developing, supervising or delivering family and child-related social services.
     
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  • A Master’s degree in social work, psychology, social science, health care or a related field and three (3) years of progressively responsible experience, administering, developing, supervising or delivering family and child-related social services.

 

In addition to the above qualifications, the applicant must also demonstrate experience in at least two of the following areas:

  • Conducting research.
  • Analyzing policies, laws, rules, or regulations.
  • Analyzing and interpreting complex data and compiling and organizing it into reports and policies.
  • Leading business projects.
  • Data-driven child welfare practice.
  • Business policy development.

 

In addition to those required qualifications, our ideal applicant will also have some or all of the following:

  • Demonstrated competency in strategic and operational planning, analytical thinking, interpreting complex data, and managing complex projects.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of the principles of quality assurance and continuous quality assurance.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of consensus-building models and structure, negotiation, and facilitation techniques.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of evidence-based practices to achieve desired outcomes.
  • Broad understanding of other DCYF programs.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of social service theories and best practice standards in child protection and child welfare.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of state/federal statutes and WACs related to Child Welfare.
  • Understanding of the principles of coaching, mentoring, and change management.
  • Understanding of the connection between research, data, and practice.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of the federal Children and Family Services Review and Program Improvements Plans.
  • Ability to assess and identify risks in child protection and child welfare practice.

 
How do I apply?
In addition to completing the online application, applicants must attach the following documents to their profile in order to be considered for this position: 

  •  Current resume detailing experience and education.
  •  Cover Letter
  • Transcripts (unofficial/copy)

 

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.
 

Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position. 


This position is included in the bargaining unit represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE).  For more information: https://wfse.org/

If you have any questions pertaining to this recruitment or if you would like to request an accommodation throughout the application/interview process, contact Veronica Jones (Talent Acquisition Specialist) at veronica.jones@dcyf.wa.gov. If you have specific questions about the position or duties, please contact Jennifer Cooper at Jennifer.Cooper@dcyf.wa.gov. If you're experiencing technical difficulties creating, accessing or completing your application, call NEOGOV toll-free at (855) 524-5627 or email support@neogov.com.  

Persons needing accommodation in the application process or this announcement in an alternative format may call (360) 902-2276 or the Telecommunications Device for the Deaf (TDD) at (800) 833-6388.  
 


  

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