Child Welfare Program Manager (Child Welfare Manager 2)

Child Welfare Program Manager (Child Welfare Manager 2)

The Oregon Department of Human Services is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are guided by our Equity North Star and our vision for a positive RiSE organizational culture that advances equity and diversity. We encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial / ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQIA2S+ community members, and others to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.

Ready to make a meaningful impact in the lives of children and families? Join the District 2 Child Welfare team as a Program Manager and take a leadership role in transforming child protection services and building brighter futures. We are currently seeking a Child Welfare Program Manager (Child Welfare Manager 2) to help guide and shape the work of our dedicated team in District 2.

You will be responsible for a portfolio that includes enhancing our business administration, collaborating with the Judiciary and legal community to enhance our collective efforts to improve efficiencies in our overall practice and managing the After-Hours Program team to ensure that the work of each full-service branch continues even after regular business hours, on weekends, and holidays, with a focus on child safety and support.

We are seeking a Child Welfare Program Manager (Child Welfare Manager 2) to join our Gateway Child Welfare team.

Program Areas :

• Discovery team : This team is tasked with ensuring that all necessary legal documents are provided to the court and attorneys in a timely manner, ensuring that judges have the information they need to make informed decisions.
• Paralegals : The Paralegals are responsible for handling all legal matters related to Child Welfare services, including tort claims, legal filings, public records requests, and official department notices.
• Business Administration : District 2 has a dedicated business administration team to support all daily functions of the Child Welfare Branches. This team is responsible for administrative supports including (but not limited to) relative searches, Discovery, oversight of fleet, process all financial requests, case management coordination, and many other business administrative tasks.

Your work week will be structured professionally, with flexible hours to meet service needs. Be prepared to participate in an on-call rotation, which might involve evening or weekend duties.

About District 2 : Serving a diverse single-county area with both urban and rural communities, District 2 includes approximately 900 staff who are committed to delivering high-quality services to children and families.

If you're passionate about child welfare and ready to lead meaningful change, we encourage you to apply and help shape a stronger, safer future for Oregon's children.

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Summary of Duties

As a Child Welfare Program Manager {Child Welfare Manager 2}, you will :

Minimum Qualifications

Essential Attributes

Attention all candidates! A cover letter is required. Clearly describe how you meet the minimum qualifications and essential attributes in your application materials. Your application materials will determine if you are selected to move forward in the selection process. Please include detailed work and education history.

The use of outside resources such as Artificial Intelligence software during applicant skill assessments, examinations, and / or interviews is prohibited unless otherwise stated by the hiring agency. Unauthorized use of outside resources during the hiring process will result in disqualification.

The State of Oregon does not request or require your age, date of birth, attendance, or graduation dates from an educational institution during the application process.

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