| Post Code: D702 | |
| Announcement Number: LEH88082 | |
| Classification Number: Z7012 | |
| Open: 12/24/2008 | |
| Revised: 03/4/2009 (Salary Revision) | |
| Close: OPEN UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE | |
| Location: Salem | |
| Availability: Full Time | |
The Oregon Department of Human Services (DHS)/Children, Adults and Families is seeking candidates with exceptional qualifications to be considered for the Administrator for the Office of Safety and Permanency for Children/Principal Executive Manager G. The chosen candidate will provide leadership in the development and implementation of policies and program improvements to support the service delivery of safety and permanency services for children and families. This executive service position is located in Salem, Oregon and is not represented by a union. DHS serves our state and the people in it. We:
DHS employs over 10,000 people, in more than 160 locations around the state, and delivers services through, and in coordination with, many community partners. SCOPE OF POSITION The Administrator for the Office of Safety and Permanency for Children manages a continuum of safety, family-based and out-of-home care services, including child protective services, foster care, Independent Living, residential treatment, adoptive placements and post adoptive services. The major duties include:
REQUIREMENTS Four years of progressive management experience related to a human services program which included responsibility for each of the following: Development of program rules and policies; development of long-and short-range goals and plans; program evaluation and budget preparation/management. Graduate-level courses in management may be substituted for one year of the required experience. NOTE: Preference may be given to applicants with graduate-level education in public administration or a related field of study. SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING A resume that clearly describes your experience, skills and knowledge related to the duties and requirements of the position. AND A narrative explaining how your background, experience and training qualify you for this position. Please e-mail your resume and narrative to: (Please indicate Administrator for the Office of Safety & Permanency for Children in the subject line of the e-mail)
For additional information please contact Jean Fauth at:
Department of Human Services
Recruitment and Retention Unit
500 Summer Street NE, E22
Salem OR 97301-1099
Or
Telephone 503-945-6851
Fingerprint-based criminal history and driving record checks will be conducted for applicants offered employment. The circumstances of any criminal conviction will be reviewed to determine whether an applicant is accepted for employment. WORKING CONDITIONS This position works a professional workweek and frequently has meetings outside of regular working hours. This position travels to other parts of the State and occasional out-of-state travel may be required. BENEFITS Benefits include a competitive salary, employer paid health plan, paid holidays, leave accrual and personal leave, membership in the Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan and opportunities to participate in the Oregon Savings Growth Plans. If you are interested in learning more about the State of Oregon, please visit http://www.oregon.gov/; or for more specific information about DHS, visit our website at http://www.oregon.gov/dhs. To learn more about Salem, Oregon please visit website http://www.traveloregon.com/ DHS has a commitment to diversity, multiculturalism, and community and actively engages in recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce. PLEASE CONSIDER JOINING US! | |
