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Child Welfare Chief - CYFS

Posting Begin Date: 2025/07/18

Posting End Date: 2025/08/10

Category: Administration

Work Type: Full Time

Remote: Flexible Hybrid

Minimum Salary: 39.67

Maximum Salary: 43.64

Pay Rate Type: Hourly

Description

DEDICATED TO STRENGTHENING THE HEALTH, SAFETY, AND INDEPENDENCE OF IDAHOANS

*THIS ANNOUNCEMENT WILL BE OPEN UNTIL FILLED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE TO BE CONSIDERED.

The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare's Division of Child, Youth, Family Services has an exciting employment opportunity for aChild Welfare Chiefto work in ourCaldwelloffice with the responsibility of practice standardization. This position will directly supervise child welfare safety supervisors in Region 3 and will provide clinical social work program review, direction and consultation for the Child Welfare Program within the Region 3. The position, along with the Field Services Program Manager, will monitor continuous quality assurance and delivery services and assure compliance with child welfare standards and laws and provide supervision, staff development, consultation and training to regional child welfare and clinical supervisory staff.

This position may be eligible for telework after successful completion of probation and necessary training. Approval to telecommute is not guaranteed and subject to termination at any time.

The Idaho Department of Health & Welfare is a drug-free workplace. Any applicant offered employment in this position at the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare will be required to pass a pre-employment drug test. In addition, successful candidates will be required to complete a criminal history background investigation. Employment is dependent upon satisfactory results of the investigation.

BENEFITS:

The State of Idaho offers a robust total compensation and benefits package, including but not limited to:

+ We have one of the Nation's best state retirement systems (https://www.persi.idaho.gov/members-1/) (PERSI) that offers a lifetime benefit at retirement.

+ 11 paid holidays

+ Paid sick and vacation that begins accruing on your first day of employment; can be used immediately after accruing (no waiting time)

+ Paid parental leave (https://dhr.idaho.gov/information-for-state-employees/)

+ Medical, vision, and dental insurance benefits that become effective first of the month following your hire date. All contributions can be pre-tax (full-time/30+ hours per week)

+ 2 voluntary supplemental retirement plans including both pre-tax and Roth options

+ Deferred compensation plan

+ Life insurance for self, spouse, and children

+ Short and long-term disability insurance

+ Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

+ Wide variety of training opportunities

+ Some positions offer flexible hours and/or telecommuting

+ Additional perks and discounts (https://www.regence.com/producer/tools-for-members/advantages-discounts) available through medical provider

+ Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligibility (https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service)

+ Employee assistance program

Additional information related to benefits and/or State programs can be found here: https://dhr.idaho.gov/StateEmployees/Benefits.html.*

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES:

+ Manage quality improvement reviews, monitor and evaluate continuous quality assurance and improvement plans to address practice issues to meet Adoptions and Safe Families Act (ASFA) guidelines

+ Analyze data and assure cases meet ASFA outcomes as measured by Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) and concurrent review tools

+ Report outcomes and develop strategies to address identified program needs

+ Assure standards are met within context of family-centered practice to achieve safety, permanency and well-being of children in the child welfare system and that each office has necessary tools and monitoring practices to ensure ASFA and CQI outcomes are accomplished

+ Determine case priorities, disposition and direction

+ Make decisions regarding placement, clinical course and treatment expenditures for youth in residential treatment facilities

+ Receive consultation regarding state child welfare policy and standards from Central Office Staff, p rovide consultation and guidance to regional staff on best practice philosophy and standards and fiscal guidance for case expenditures, and provide consultation and training to child welfare staff and assure new staff receives standardized training regarding State standards.

+ Provide clinical insight and child welfare consultation to child welfare clinical staff surrounding client progress and treatment modality.

+ Conduct workshops and seminars and establish working relationships and service partnerships with community partners. Exchange regional information with other Regional Chiefs and may provide oversight of pilot projects. Respond to inquiries and address concerns of university and community partners, service providers and families.

+ Supervise social work students assigned to children and family services.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

You must possess all the minimum qualifications below to pass the exam for this position. Please make sure your resume or work history supports your meeting the minimum qualifications for this position. Failure to do this may disqualify you from being considered for this position. It is highly recommended to attach a one-page cover letter to your application to demonstrate how you meet the requirements below.

+ Licensure as a master’s level Social Worker in Idaho in accordance with Idaho Code 54-3201 et. seq.

OR

+ An applicable bachelor’s degree from an accredited school and agreement and reasonable ability to obtain a master’s degree in social work and licensure in Idaho in accordance with Idaho Code 54-3201 et. seq. within 36 months of hire.

And

+ Experience p roviding child welfare, child protection or child mental health services withing a multidisciplinary service delivery system. Typically gained by at least one year of experience providing child welfare, child protection or child mental health services within a multidisciplinary service delivery system.

+ Experience supervising professional staff involved in child welfare/protection work. Typically gained by at least one year of experience supervising child welfare and clinical staff.

+ Applicants must possess a valid driver's license.

Learn About a Career with DHW (https://healthandwelfare.idaho.gov/about-dhw/dhw-careers)

***PLEASE NOTE: application assistance is not available after the business hours listed below, on the weekends, or on holidays and you must apply before 4:59 pm on the closing date. When applying, use CHROME as your browser to avoid complications.

If you have questions, please contact us at:

Email is the quickest way to get an answer to your questions.

(answered Monday through Friday during business hours MST)

EMAIL: [email protected]

PHONE: (208) 334-0681

EEO/ADA/Veteran:

The State of Idaho is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, political affiliation or belief, sex, national origin, genetics, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.

The State of Idaho is committed to access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, auxiliary aids and services are available upon request. If you require an accommodation at any step in our recruitment process, you are encouraged to contact (208) 334-2263 (TTY/TTD: 711), or email[email protected].

Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.