Sr. Manager, Intake and Placement

Position: Sr. Manager, Intake and Placement Comparable DFPS Position: No DFPS Equivalent Classification: Full-time, Exempt Reports to: Director, Permanency Company: Texans Together Location: Regions 6a and/or 6b (Specific work locations will be assigned and communicated as staffing plans are finalized) Position Description: The Manager, Intake and Placement oversees the process of assessing, searching and placing children into appropriate care settings based upon service packages or level of care, person characteristics, behavioral needs and other factors that should be considered. The Manager will ensure that these strategies are oriented towards family and child wellbeing; develop specific strategies with their team to reduce and/or eliminate children without placement; and ensure that the Community Based Care operations not only align with federal and state regulations, agency policies, and evidence-based best practices in child welfare, but exceed contracted outcome goals. Primary Responsibilities: Manage the intake of new referrals and develop and verify that there is a system for assignment in place that considers caseload equity and staffingEnsure timely and accurate information is sent to providers regarding placement referralsDevelop a system to track placement discharges to ensure that a subsequent referral is made timelyTriage cases based upon urgency, safety and placement neededEnsure that the team is trained to match children to the least restrictive, most appropriate placement in a shelter, foster home, general residential operation or residential treatment centerEstablish relationships with providers to conduct quality assurance checks with providers to ensure the placement team operates efficientlyMonitor placement availability to make sure all capacity is being utilizedSupervise intake and placement staff, provide training, support and feedback to teamDevelop and implement protocols and best practices for placement referral/intake process so that placements are located timely and without interruption to a child’s routineWork closely with DFPS state office placement team to be aware of any policy changes or practice updatesMake quick decisions and collaborate with the referral source so that there is clear communication and continuity of careBe familiar with Texas Child Centered care service packages and add-onsPromote a culture that values child and family well-beingMeet and exceed contract requirementsCollaborate with contracted service providers, community stakeholders and other agencies Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree requiredTen (10) years' professional experience in child welfareThree (3) years in management/supervisory roles Preferred Qualifications: Experience managing multiple programs or unitsProgressive management experience. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of federal and state child welfare laws and regulationsExperience developing and implementing best practices and procedures in a social service settingKnowledge of Community Based Care and Texas Child Centered CarePreferred knowledge of Department of Family and Protective ServicesDemonstrated experience in using data to drive decision makingAbility to manage complex projects with multiple stakeholdersExperience working in complex, high-risk, and/or high profile situationsDemonstrated experience with placement searches, foster care, CLASS and working providers Working Conditions: Environment: Office-basedWork Schedule: Monday through Friday during standard business hoursTravel: Occasional - Local, statewide as needed. Must have reliable transportation DePelchin is Proud to be an Equal Opportunity Workplace. DePelchin is committed to selecting and employing the best and most qualified person available for each job opening without unlawful discrimination of any kind. Additionally, DePelchin is committed to providing a work environment free of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation and gender identity), marital or parental status, veteran status, religion, national origin, age, disability, family medical history, genetic information, or political affiliation. Powered by JazzHR 1idBstFb0B