CPS Supervisor, Program Manager (Oquirrh)

CPS Supervisor, Program Manager (Oquirrh)

FT / PT Status – Full-Time
Salary – $32.29
Remote Work / In-Office – Hybrid

Recruiter – Tammy Alfaro | talfaro@utah.gov | 801-538-4221
Application Deadline – 7/12/2026, at 6 p.m.

Job Description & Agency Mission

Advance your career in social work while continuing to be an integral part of a team working together to achieve safety, well-being, and permanency for abused or neglected children, and strengthening families in our communities. As a Supervisor (Program Manager), you will participate as a core member of our region-wide administrative team, determine program goals and objectives, and directly lead a dedicated team of child welfare professionals.

This recruitment may be used to fill Supervisor, Program Manager positions within Salt Lake Valley Region, DCFS for up to six months following the closing date of this job announcement.

• Team Leadership: Manage a team of child welfare professionals providing direct client services, including hiring, workload determination, delegation, training, performance evaluation, and corrective actions.

• Coaching & Development: Conduct field coaching and shadow observations, as well as ongoing coaching and mentoring of team members to foster professional growth, skill enhancement, and adherence to best practices.

• Data-Driven Management & QA: Use and apply data metrics to measure team performance and complete systematic Quality Assurance (QA) reviews to ensure compliance and high-quality service delivery.

• Program Quality & Strategy: Monitor and evaluate operations, programs, and practices for quality and effectiveness; develop plans, policies, and resources to meet agency goals.

• Community Coordination: Partner and coordinate activities with private providers, law enforcement, the Children's Justice Center, County Attorneys, and other governmental entities as required by the program area.

• On-Call Demands: Perform 24-hour on-call services as required under management direction (subject to geographic location and agency demand).

Qualifications

Job Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you must meet the following criteria:

• Driver's License: Possess a valid Utah driver's license.

• Soft Skills: Proven ability to interact professionally with all levels of management, manage diversified workloads, navigate challenging crisis situations, and communicate ideas clearly and concisely.

Preferred Qualifications

 Preference may be given to candidates who possess:

• Current Employment: Active status as a current Utah Division of Child & Family Services (DCFS) employee.

• An active and in good standing Social Service Worker (SSW) license or higher mental health licensure in the State of Utah (such as CSW, LCSW, LPC, or LMFT). 

• Three (3) or more years of professional work experience with the Utah Division of Child and Family Services (DCFS).                                                     

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