Area Program Manager - Housing Service Unit

The Department of Children and Families (DCF) is committed to upholding the fundamental mission of protecting children from abuse and neglect to ensure they are able to grow and thrive in a safe and nurturing environment. DCF’s vision is that all children have the right to grow up in a nurturing home, free from abuse and neglect, with access to food, shelter, clothing, health care and education. DCF works toward establishing the safety, permanency and well-being of the Commonwealth's children by: stabilizing and preserving families; providing quality temporary alternative care when necessary, safely reunifying families; and when necessary and appropriate, creating new families through kinship, guardianship or adoption. Preferred applicants will possess a demonstrated commitment to the core practice values: 1) child-driven, 2) family-centered, 3) community-focused, 4) strength-based, 5) committed to diversity/cultural competency, and, 6) committed to continuous learning. JOB DESCRIPTION : The essential nature of the role is that of a member of the senior management team in the Housing Services Unit located at the Department’s Central Office. The position is involved with all aspects of daily activities of the clinical staff. Under the direction of the Housing Services Director and the Assistant Commissioner, the Area Program Manager provides supervision to social service supervisors and any other specialty positions as assigned. Supervision would include teaching, coaching, support and evaluation of the quality and effectiveness of the work. Provides leadership and clinical consultation to all levels of Housing Services staff. Performs case management activities such as assignment of cases. Oversees all clinical and case management activities of assigned units which may include but not be limited to screening HAS referrals, ensuring the quality and timely response of Housing Stabilization Unit case consultations, and scheduling coverage for Homeless Health and Safety Assessment Unit and the Housing Stabilization Unit in absence of staff. Further, the APM is responsible for administering the Family Unification Program (FUP) and executing the MOU with HLC relating to reunifying families in EA. Participates in the hiring and training of new employees. Actively participates in the professional growth and development of staff. Helps to develop comprehensive quality assurance programs within the unit including participation in centralized initiatives. Collaborates with other state agencies and community organizations in the shared provision of services to clients. Participates in the development, monitoring and evaluation of the local system of care. Interprets and trains staff on the Commonwealth’s response to servicing families struggling with housing insecurity and or homelessness, agency policy, mission, and vision. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS : Current and valid Licensure as a Licensed Social Work Associate, Licensed Social Worker, Licensed Certified Social Worker or Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker issued by the Massachusetts Board of Registration. Demonstrated commitment to the core practice values of the agency. Demonstrated understanding of the theory and practice of Child Welfare. Demonstrated understanding of the Commonwealth’s response to servicing homeless families. Demonstrated understanding of state and federal housing assistance programs. Demonstrated understanding of the Family Unification Program. Demonstrated understanding of the Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities’ Emergency Assistance program and eligibility determination. Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with community groups and organizations. Demonstrated ability to work with culturally or linguistically diverse populations. TO APPLY: Please upload both Resume and Cover Letter for this position when applying. First consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days. MINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must have at least (A) five (5) years of full-time or, equivalent part-time, professional, professional internship, administrative, supervisory, or managerial experience in business administration, business management, public administration, public management, clinical administration or clinical management or (B) any equivalent combination of the required experience and substitutions below. Substitutions: I. A certificate in a relevant or related field may be substituted for one (1) year of the required experience. II. A Bachelor’s degree in a related field may be substituted for two (2) years of the required experience. III. A Graduate degree in a related field may be substituted for three (3) years of the required experience. IV. A Doctorate degree in a related field may be substituted for four (4) years of the required experience. Comprehensive Benefits When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future. An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law.

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