REGIONAL LIAISON FOR BH CONSENT DECREE IMPLEMENTATION

Job Responsibilities

1. Serves as Regional Liaison for B.H. Consent Decree Implementation; Serves as regional representative for B.H. Implementation, monitoring the sub-regional portion of statewide DCFS initiatives; Confers with his/her counterpart to analyze methods and procedures within his/her respective areas and make recommendations for the revision of existing policies and establishment of new statewide policies; Advises the Executive Administrator of B.H. Consent Decree Management and Executive Deputy Director on the feasibility and impact of proposed procedures and operations; Composes a variety of special reports on adequacy and efficiency of operations for the Administrator; Develops, implements, analyzes, and evaluates research, analysis, and training initiatives designed to affect operational practice; Provides input into the development of statewide guidelines based on findings.

2. Serves as liaison with executive and judicial branches of government, private organizations, other state agencies, and the general public; Exercises considerable authority within assigned areas of responsibility in representing the Department in contacts with other agencies and outside entities; Facilitates time-limited, outcome-focused meetings including families, caregivers, community representatives, service providers, and agency staff; Guides meeting participants through a discussion of concerns, areas of strength, and development of ideas; Provides documentation of meetings and makes recommendations to the Administrator and Executive Deputy Director based upon meeting results; Drives or travels to various locations in the performance of duties.

3. Plans, manages, and coordinates evaluations of Department and/or service provider programs and services; Interviews internal and external stakeholders to evaluate the quality of services being provided by the Department; Confers with management on objectives of the evaluation; Provides information, recommendations, and implementation support based on study results.

Job Responsibilities Continued

4. Coordinates and conducts a variety of special projects; Provides input into task forces and committees related to special projects; Keeps the Administrator and Executive Deputy Director apprised of issues and project status; Composes reports for special projects, budget narratives, and proposals for program development and enhancement; Interacts with Deputy Directors, Regional Administrators, and administrative staff of various divisions and offices in the Department to evaluate information and develop recommendations for courses of action.

5. Drafts suggested policy guides, procedures, standards, and other rule related documents; Directs the implementation of rules and policies within the region; Serves as liaison with other Department staff for the review and approval of rules and procedures affecting Agency policies.

6. Provides ongoing training and support to managers and regional staff on the utilization, analysis, and interpretation of reports; Designs curriculum appropriate to current identified training needs.

7. Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Requires an MSW or master’s degree in a related human services field.
2. Requires three years of progressively responsible child welfare administrative experience with an MSW or four years of progressively responsible child welfare administrative experience with a master’s degree in a related human services field.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Prefers three years of professional experience conducting project management in a public or business organization.
2. Prefers three years of professional experience in the development and implementation of policies and procedures in a public or business organization.
3. Prefers three years of professional experience conducting program planning activities on a statewide basis in a public or business organization.
4. Prefers three years of professional experience conducting or managing quality assurance activities in a public or business organization.
5. Prefers three years of professional experience in the development of strategies for the improvement of program services in a public or business organization.
6. Prefers three years of professional experience serving in a liaison capacity for a public or business organization.

Conditions of Employment

1. Requires ability to pass a background check.
2. Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties. Requires appropriate, valid driver’s license.
3. The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

About the Agency

DCFS is deeply committed to the welfare and protection of children.  Our goal is to protect children by strengthening and supporting families.  In every effort, from receiving hotline calls to reaching family reunification or foster care and adoption, children and families are our focus.