Family Services Program Manager

Summary Statement The Family Services Program Manager leads a team responsible for the oversight of the Substance Use Prevention, Recovery and Treatment Services block grant and other prevention services. Through a network of community partnerships and contracted providers, effective substance use prevention education and services are delivered to youth across the state. This position is responsible for developing contracts and budgets, monitoring programmatic and fiscal compliance, and adhering to best practice approaches. The Manager prepares quarterly and annual reports, represents the Division and Department in a variety of committees and workgroups, supports professional development and capacity building of the prevention workforce and provides direct supervision of staff. Essential Functions Plans, develops and implements new programs within the specified program area. Develops goals, objectives, and measurable outcomes for these programs. Develops policy and procedure governing the program and ensures conformity to applicable federal and state regulations. Writes and reviews RFPs and grant applications. Reviews, evaluates and approves program proposals for contracts; writes and negotiates contracts; works independently with contractors to improve services and resolve problems. Reviews active cases in which a child death or serious injury has occurred. Evaluates program proposals in terms of long‑range goals and needs of targeted populations. Directs the implementation of approved program and ensures program objectives are met. Determines staff training needs and provides directly or arranges for needed training. Provides technical assistance, policy interpretation, and consultation of program and funding issues through verbal/written communication, training workshops, on‑site visits to County Directors and their staff, other Department staff and private organizations; reviews, coordinates and critiques legislation related to program areas. Develops budget request for program area; projects program costs using trend analysis and current program operations. Oversees and monitors the use of approved program funds. Represents the Division/Department in national, state and private sector meetings, conferences and/or workshops. Job Requirements Possession of a Bachelor's degree or higher in Behavioral or Social Science or related field. Three years experience in health or human services work such as applying theories, principles, laws and practices of health or human services programs and services that assist with and improve life for individuals, families, or communities such as financial support, employment, unemployment, housing, health care, disease prevention, substance abuse, child protective services, physical/mental health treatment and prevention or rehabilitation. Six months experience in health or human services program administration such as overseeing and directing the development, implementation and evaluation of health or human services programs and services; planning and establishing short and long‑range program goals and objectives. Providing advice to other agency organizational units through consultation. Six months experience in developing policies or procedures. Six months experience in narrative report writing. Knowledge of contract management and control such as ensuring compliance with terms of contracts; negotiating changes to existing contracts. Knowledge of grant management and control which includes monitoring and evaluating grant expenditures. Benefits To learn more about the comprehensive benefit package please visit our website at Accommodations Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process. Individuals who use TDD may request auxiliary aid or service by calling View phone number on click.appcast.io or by visiting delawarerelay.com. If you need assistance with an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or general applicant support, you may call View phone number on click.appcast.io or email View email address on click.appcast.io. The State of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and seek out a workforce representative of Delaware including race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression. #J-18808-Ljbffr State of Maryland