Child Welfare Workforce Development Manager

Job Description and Duties

This is a re-post. If you previously applied, there is no need to re-apply as your application is on file and will be considered.

The California Department of Social Services Children’s Services Quality Management Branch (CSQMB) is an energetic and visible organization that is responsible for maintaining the integrity of child and family services provided by the 58 California counties by providing leadership, training, technical assistance, and oversight of county and community agencies to promote the safety, permanency and well-being of children. We are seeking individuals with positive attitudes who are willing to take on a challenge and to provide leadership, direction, and motivation to staff towards this effort.

This position supervises staff supporting state and federal Title IV E training policy, contract oversight, and regulatory guidance; serves as a liaison across CDSS divisions, state agencies, and partners including CalWISE and county probation to coordinate a statewide standardized training system; oversees development of training procedures, tools, and correspondence including contracts and invoicing; manages the Child Welfare Services Training budget in collaboration with fiscal bureaus; represents the Bureau in meetings with federal, state, and local partners on child welfare and probation policy issues; and performs full supervisory duties while contributing to Bureau planning and operations.

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Working Conditions

This work location is very convenient! The CDSS is located two blocks from the light rail and public transportation: within walking distance to the State Capitol, parks, restaurants, farmer’s markets and the Golden 1 Arena. Our building has easy access to I-5, Highway 50, and Highway 80.

This position is eligible for hybrid work in accordance with the Governor’s and at the sole discretion of the Department of Social Services under California Government Code Section 14200. All telework schedules are subject to change and may be re-evaluated at any time. The incumbent will be expected to report for in office work and attend work related in-person events as deemed operationally necessary. Telework does not change the terms and conditions of employment, the essential functions of job duties, or required compliance with the CDSS policies. The successful candidate must reside in California upon appointment.

Please note: Regular commute is not compensable.

Special Requirements

Do not include any confidential information on any documents (i.e., application, resume, or transcripts) you submit for this job vacancy. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents include but is not limited to: Social Security Number (SSN), birthday and/or age, photos, student/other ID number, driver’s license number (unless required), basis of eligibility, exam results, LEAP status, and marital status. Confidential information submitted via a CalCareer Account (electronic application) is automatically redacted upon submission.

Please Note: A Statement of Qualifications or Supplemental Questionnaire must be submitted along with your application in order to be considered for this position. Submit an original signed State Application (STD 678) along with a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ). The SOQ should provide a response to the following:

1. Please describe a time when you had to navigate a difficult conversation involving multiple stakeholders with differing perspectives or priorities. What was the situation, how did you approach the conversation, and what was the outcome?
2. What do you see as your greatest strengths as a leader in supporting and developing staff?

The SOQ must be limited to two pages in length and formatted using 12-point Arial font, single spacing with one-inch margins. Applications submitted without a SOQ will not be evaluated and will be considered a waiver of interest. A resume, cover letter, or other documents do not substitute for the SOQ.

Applications will not be accepted that did not follow instructions or are missing a Statement of Qualifications that is responsive to the questions posed. Applications will be screened based on experience and desirable qualifications. Only the most qualified who submit the signed State Application (STD 678) and Statement of Qualifications will be interviewed. Subject to SROA process.

If you are meeting minimum qualifications with education, you must include your unofficial transcripts for verification. If selected, you may be required to provide official transcripts at the time of hire.

Candidates who reside outside of the State of California may be admitted to the job interview, but they must provide proof of residence in California prior to being eligible for appointment.

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

• Experience in or knowledge of: Leadership, organizational change management, developing new units, and building teams; County child welfare, Contract and Project Management, Budgets and funding streams
• Ability to: Think creatively and work collaboratively to solve problems; work as a contributing member of a team; foster collaboration with both internal and external stakeholders; remain both assertive and act with diplomacy.
• Interest in: Learning about, researching and improving child welfare system, funding, and best practices; Efficient, economical, and effective business processes

Benefits

TRANSPORTATION REIMBURSEMENT

• Public transit (mass transit) passes.
  • 100 percent discount on public transit passes sold by state agencies, up to the monthly exclusion amount provided by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).
  • 100 percent reimbursement on public transit passes purchased by state employees, up to the monthly exclusion amount provided by the IRS.
• Vanpool drivers and riders
  • 100 percent reimbursement on the monthly fee, up to the monthly exclusion amount provided by the IRS.

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Personal Leave Program (PLP) 2025

Personal Leave Program (PLP) 2025 - Salaries do not reflect reductions from the Personal Leave Program, please see the applicable for additional information on the length and percentage of reductions.

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.
• Statement of Qualifications -

  (SOQ) Please see the Special Requirements section of this job advertisement for detailed instructions for the SOQ submission.