Cogent Infotech Corporation Hiring for Director of the Office of Children, Youth, and Families at Dormont, PA, US Full Time

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for a leader in child welfare who has successfully administered largescale programs or agencies and readily embraces the responsibility for leading a large system.

This candidate envisions a system that is effective in protecting children and supporting families, seeks to minimize entry into the system, reduces inequities and has the experience and skills needed to make such a vision possible.

They have a commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion and wish to seize the opportunity to address the social and structural differences that are deeply embedded in society and impact families’ abilities and willingness to engage in services.

The ideal candidate is a great communicator. They ask questions, want to understand other points of view, and actively listen.

Their clear mind and caring heart make them the kind of leader people want to follow.

Director of the Office of Children, Youth, and Families :

• Envisions, leads, and shapes a system of care that is effective in protecting children, respectful of families and seeks to minimize entry into the system.
• Establishes the operational structure, culture, and standards of practice that allow us to meet goals and key performance indicators;

and ensures staff and providers understand the organization’s purpose and goals and are motivated to work together toward the mission.

• Directs and manages staff, programs, and operations in an organized, professional and clear manner, demonstrating a high degree of respect for staff.
• Collaborates with other offices, the Courts, and the County to align in meeting goals for child safety and wellbeing and reducing inequities in the system.
• Builds and leverages partnerships with community organizations that have the trust of clients and families.
• Communicates a strategic vision through frequent public presentations, listening sessions and presentations with staff and providers;

and by cultivating relationships.

• Remains current on local, state and national affairs, policies, and legislation that impact the system; and is highly knowledgeable about the parameters of funding sources.
• Represents and builds relationships with governmental entities, including those at the state and federal levels.
• Ensures the Office applies a consistent framework for continuous improvement.

Qualifications Preferred :

• Leadership experience and aptitude, with strong knowledge of child welfare
• Ability to understand and synthesize information.
• Experience in professionally operating a large system or programs (operations / management expertise)
• Integrity

Values that include :

• Using their abilities and position to reduce disparities in the child welfare system and practice.
• Placing priority on engaging with families, communities, staff and providers to understand how the system is working; and how to improve it.
• Openness to hearing criticism and using this to improve their own work and the system they lead.
• Experience in managing many contracts that are critical to delivering services and support to families that achieve the performance we expect.

Minimum qualifications :

• Education : Bachelor’s degree
• Experience : Six years of experience at a leadership level.
12 days ago