Child Protection Intake Manager

Child Protection Intake Manager

Closing Date: April 11, 2008

Salary: $5,170 - $7,238 monthly

Job Type: Regular Full-Time

Location: North Denver, Colorado

Department: Social Services Department

 

The Child Protection Intake Manager develops, supports and manages services for child protection clients and families. The position exists to insure that quality investigation and assessment services are provided for children who are the subjects of reports of abuse and neglect, as well as to support and guide supervisors in the implementation of their duties. Child Protection has legislative responsibility for accepting and investigating reports regarding children and youth believed to be at risk of harm.

 

 Examples of Important and Essential Duties:

 

1. Manager participates on the Children and Family Services Division management team and has management responsibility for a staff of approximately 50. 20% of time.

 

2. Arranges work operations for subordinate levels/units through supervisors. Makes changes in structure, methods, procedures and work flow as necessary to accommodate changes in mission, operational demands, and relationships among subordinate levels. 20% of time.

 

3. Any new duties for all subordinates are assigned directly by the manager. All supervisors report back to the manager. Special projects are assigned according to the nature of the project and the ability/skill/availability of the subordinate. 5% of time.

 

4. Instructs and trains subordinate structure through written and verbal guidelines, expectations or procedures. Motivates and coaches subordinate structure through subordinate supervisors. Communicates goals and objectives of program plans. Assigns and coordinates the work to supervisors. Approves training plans and expenditures. 20% of time.

 

5. Complaints from the community are received and dealt with, and follow-up reports are made to the appropriate supervisor, Section Manager and/or the Division Director. 10% of time.

 

6. Develops performance standards in conjunction with employee, compares an employee’s performance to established performance standards, provides guidance and/or motivation for improvement and assures the fair application of standards in the appraisal process. Exercises authority for personnel such as hiring or separating an employee. All personnel matters regarding staff in the structure of the Section are reviewed by the manager. 15% of time.

 

7. Identifies problems within the program, develops options for solutions and solves problems. 10% of time.

 

Requirements:

 

Four-year college degree in business, administration, management, social work, human services or related field.

 

Six years of progressively responsible experience in administration, management, project development, clinical administration, program management, or program evaluation. At least two years of experience must be as first level supervisor or manager

 

If you are interested in joining our energetic, professional team and receiving an excellent benefit package, including tuition reimbursement assistance and a comprehensive employee training and management development program, visit our website and apply at www.co.adams.co.us or contact the Adams County HR Dept., located at 450 S. 4th Ave., Brighton, CO 80601. Ph: 303.654.6070. YOU MUST SUBMIT AN APPLICATION TO BE CONSIDERED. CLOSING DATE: April 11, 2008. Salary: $$5,170 - $7,238 per month. EOE