Children and Families, Department of

Child Protective Services Manager-Service Manager 
Job Announcement Code: 0901716

County(ies):
 		Milwaukee
Classification Title(s)/JAC:
  Job Working Title(s):  		CHILD PROTECTIVE SVCS MANAGER - 0901716
  Service Manager
Type of Employment:
 		Full Time (40 hrs/week)
Salary:
 		Starting salary is between $21.594 to $30.00 per hour depending on qualifications. The pay schedule/range is 81-03. This is a non-represented position. A twelve-month probationary period is required. Pay on appointment for current state employees may vary according to the applicable pay transaction provisions of the Compensation Plan and Wisconsin Administrative Code.
Contact:
 		Dionne Groth, Human Resources Specialist, (414) 220-7066, or e-mail dionne.groth@wisconsin.gov
Bargaining Unit:
 		Non-Represented
Area of Competition:
 		Open
Deadline to Apply:
 		Open
This is a continuous/open recruitment.

This position is located in the Department of Children and Families (DCF); Division of Safety and Permanence (DSP); Bureau of Milwaukee Child Welfare (BMCW) in Milwaukee. This position directly supervises licensed social workers, who are responsible for receiving and assessing/investigating reports of alleged child abuse and neglect.

Job Duties:   This position will manage and direct social worker staff responsible for child welfare services for children and families in Milwaukee County. Responsibilities include: Plan, develop and implement activities relative to assessment, case management, ongoing services, termination of parental rights and adoption; evaluate program effectiveness and develop/implement improvements; implement strategies and procedures to monitor and ensure compliance with state and federal laws, administrative rules and policies; coordinate child welfare services with local agencies and courts.

Special Notes:   Must be able to participate in 24-hour on-call rotation. Background checks will be completed prior to appointment.

Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:   Social work principles and practices; supervisory skills; personnel management and staff evaluation techniques; statutes, federal and state rules, policies and procedures related to child welfare services, foster care, medical assistance, adoption and consultation techniques; organization of a coordinated, culturally competent child welfare delivery system in partnership with the community; social and psychodynamic factors concerning child welfare services; excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills.

How To Apply:   
You will be required to submit a resume. The exam involves explaining your educational and professional experience related to two specific areas. Your responses to the questions are considered and examination and will be used to determine eligibility for this vacancy.  Do not reference your resume in your responses.  Incomplete submissions may not be considered.  You may click "PREVIEW EXAM" above to review the areas that you will need to discuss (note length/font restrictions). It is recommended that you create your answers in a word document first, then cut and paste into the exam, since Wisc.Jobs will time out after 20 minutes if your answer has not been saved.

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Applications are accepted on a continuous basis, however to be considered for the next review, application materials must be received by Sunday, March 28, 2010.  All candidates determined to be eligible will be placed on a eligibility list for a minimum of six months.  As vacancies occur we will use this list to invite the most qualified candidates to participate in the next phase of the recruitment process.
Please note: Incomplete submissions will not be considered.  Questions regarding the process may be directed to Dionne Groth at (414) 220-7066 or email dionne.groth@wisconsin.gov.