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APPROXIMATE ANNUAL SALARY -
$52,387.92 to
$78,341.76
PAY GRADE: 38
For more information on benefit and retirement programs, please see the sections below.
In order to receive consideration, applicants must indicate their availability for any work type, travel, and location requirements listed.
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Social Services Chiefs manage the overall design, analysis, development and evaluation of social services programs.
The Nevada DIVISION OF CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES (DCFS) is seeking a Social Service Chief I. The position may be located in Reno, Carson City, or Las Vegas, NV depending on the selected candidate. This position is an essential member of the Juvenile Justice Administrative management team, and is responsible for management of daily operations of the Juvenile Justice Program's Office (JJPO) which focuses on critically assessing systemic challenges, action planning and implementation of strategies to improve the service delivery to children and families. Dynamic work responsibilities include: Management of the daily operations of the JJPO in accordance with the provisions of the Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention Act 0f 2002, which protects juveniles within the juvenile justice system from inappropriate placements and from harm, both physical and psychological, that can result from secure detention in juvenile detention centers and adult facilities; Maintains the JJPO budget account; Preparation and submission of grant applications; Implement, monitor and evaluate federal and state sub-grants; Apply all rules, regulations, policy and procedures of the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act and appropriate regulatory authorities; Develop, create, and submit comprehensive reports; Data collection and analysis; Function as an agency liaison and technical resource to stakeholders; Perform meetings, training sessions and lectures; and Clearly communicates and supports Division values, goals and objectives.
This is a full time position with an anticipated work schedule of 8 am - 5 pm, Monday - Friday that includes a variable work agreement. The State of Nevada and DCFS offer an excellent benefits package that includes health, dental and vision insurance, participation in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), accrual of 15 days of annual and 15 days of sick leave, 11 paid holidays and no city, county, state or social security tax! DCFS also encourages education by providing on-going trainings and paid release time for staff to obtain CEU's. The Nevada DIVISION OF CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES (DCFS), together in partnership with families, communities and other governmental agencies, provides support and services to assist Nevada's children and families in reaching their full human potential. DCFS programs include child protective and welfare service delivery in rural Nevada and oversight of urban county-operated child protective and welfare services, children's mental/behavioral health treatment and residential services (outpatient and inpatient acute) in urban Nevada, and statewide juvenile justice services including state-operated youth training centers and youth parole. DCFS is an extremely complex organization with incredibly dedicated and professional staff committed to building strong communities through strengthening families! More information on our Division and the valuable services we provide Nevada's children and families can be found at: http://dcfs.nv.gov/.
In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements:
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Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in social work, health or social science, public or business administration or related field and three years of professional social services experience which included serving as a consultant to professional/supervisory program personnel; coordinating program activities with officials and representatives of other agencies; interpreting and applying complex federal regulations, technical journals, and legislative studies; writing program policies, procedures, and reports; and conducting research and preparing recommendations for management; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience. |
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A pre-employment criminal history check and fingerprinting are required. Persons offered employment in this position will be required to pay for these items. |
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1) Describe your eligibility experience with social welfare assistance program, include number of years.
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2) Describe your program specialist experience in social welfare assistance, include number of years.
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3) Describe your experience, including number of years, in developing social welfare assistance programs.
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4) Describe your experience, including number of years, in developing program standards and criteria to evaluate effectiveness.
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5) Describe your experience, including number of years, working with consultants, contract administrative staff and/or monitoring, or federal regulators related to social welfare assistance programs.
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6) Describe your experience, including number of years, in writing policy based on federal and/or state law/regulations related to social welfare assistance programs
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7) Do you have a Master's in Business, Public Administration or Social Work?
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