PROGRAM MANAGER 3 - SOCIAL SERVICES

Posting number: 224016PROGMAN307.28.26TG

Department: DCFS-Department of Children and Family Services

Job classification: PROGRAM MANAGER 3--SOCIAL SERVICES

Posting type: Open

Categories: Social Services, Program Management

Summary

At The Department of Children and Family Services, our mission is to empower communities and improve lives by delivering responsive, inclusive, and forward-thinking public services. We are proud to serve the people of Louisiana with integrity, innovation, and a deep commitment to equity.  

Join Our Team at DCFS: Program Manager 3 - Social Services 

This position is responsible for developing, implementing and monitoring TANF contracts that exceed $160,000,000 annually. TANF is a block grant program that provides assistance and work opportunities to needy families by granting states the federal funds and wide flexibility to develop and implement their own welfare programs. 

If you're driven, collaborative, and ready to make an impact—this could be the opportunity for you!

Examples of duties

Eight years of experience in administrative services, public health, social services, or health services; OR

Six years of work experience in any field plus five years of experience in administrative services, public health, social services, or health services; OR

A baccalaureate degree plus five years of experience in administrative services, public health, social services, or health services; OR

An advanced degree in a social science field, public health, counseling, social work, rehabilitation services, business, public, or health administration, or Juris Doctorate plus four years of experience in administrative services, public health, social services, or health services.

EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION:
Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as one year of experience towards the six years of full-time work experience in any field. The maximum substitution allowed is 120 semester hours which substitutes for a maximum of four years of experience in any field.

Qualifications

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Supplemental information

Job Duties

• Works closely with Federal partners to learn of new and innovative approaches to develop and oversee TANF funded programs. 
• Oversees responses to Federal, State, Legislative, and internal audits.
• Coordinates the training of new systems processes with Digital Services and ensure these training courses are amended as new processes are created. 
• Provides direct supervision to a Program Manager, and indirect supervision to six consultants. 
• Monitors staff performance by reviewing work product and observations of training and interactions with vendors.
• Attend meetings at the request of the legislature and Executive Management team ,m along with testifying before the legislature. 

Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type:  This position may be filled as a probational appointment or a job appointment that may last up to 48 months. Job appointments may convert to probational appointments. Also, it may be filled as a detail and promoted within 12 months or by promotion of a permanent classified employee.
Work Schedule:  Typically, work hours are 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday – Friday.  Flexible work schedules are available af