ChildNet, Inc. is a private, not-for-profit community-based care (CBC) agency servicing Broward and Palm Beach County. We are contracted with the State of Florida, Department of Children and Families, to provide case management support to abused, abandoned, and neglected children. ChildNet is nationally accredited by the Council on Accreditation (COA) and employs over 600 staff at its location in Ft Lauderdale and West Palm Beach, Florida.
Job Summary: The Director of Youth Services position leads and supports the day-to-day operations of the Independent Living, Independent Living Aftercare, Children with Extraordinary Needs (CEN), and Missing Persons Units to ensure established outcome measures, service and quality standards are met and exceeded.
The items listed below are intended to provide an overview of the essential functions of the job. This is not an exhaustive list of all functions and responsibilities that the position may be required to provide.
- Hires, trains, and motivates team members under their management in accomplishing work objectives as assigned.
- Provides leadership and direction to the Independent Living, Independent Living Aftercare, Children with Extraordinary Needs, and Missing Persons Units in the implementation of short and long-range goals.
- Collaborate with other department leaders and agencies for effective case management.
- Establishes performance measurements to regularly assess the individual team member’s level of contribution to the organization.
- Develops new policies and procedures and coordinates appropriate training formats in compliance with those policies and procedures for all staff members under their management.
- Continue self-education on current trends and research in the areas of legislative changes, issues, trends, and developments relevant to child welfare practices. Apply knowledge to functional areas to ensure compliance.
- Attend and participate in meetings as assigned. This may include conferences, staff meetings, in-service and staff trainings.
- Ensures that work objectives assigned to team members are in alignment with the organization’s values and mission.
- Handles discipline and termination of employees as needed and in accordance with company policy.
- Performs other related duties as assigned
Skills/ Requirements
Years of Experience:
- Two (2) years of experience in Human Services or Child Welfare programs
Education/Licenses/Certifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in social work or related field
- Obtain Child Welfare Certification within 1 year and maintain on an ongoing basis.
- Valid Florida state issued driver’s license and insurance require
- Operate their own vehicle safely observing all rules of the road to ensure the safety and well-being of individuals in the vehicle.
Abilities Required:
- Ability to make complex decisions and balance the needs of stakeholders involved
- Ability to be sensitive to the service population’s cultural and socioeconomic characteristics
- Ability to manage execution and direct the work of others towards task completion
- Ability to provide high customer satisfaction with positive service delivery results
Years of Experience:
- Five (5) years of experience in Human Services
- Two (2) years of Supervisory Experience
Education/Licenses/Certifications:
- Master’s Degree in Social Service or related field
- Experience may be considered as waiver for Master’s Degree
- Certified Child Welfare Professional
Important Notes:
ChildNet is committed to equal employment opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, sex, age, religion, color, disability, national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, genetic information, marital status, veterans status or military service obligation, medical condition, sexual orientation, or gender identity or expression and any other status protected by applicable law. Including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and CFOP 60-10, Chapter 4. ChildNet is also a Drug-Free Workplace (DFWP).