Sr. Manager, Permanency

Position: Sr. Manager, Permanency Comparable DFPS Position: CVS Program Director Classification: Full-time, Exempt Reports to: Permanency Program Administrator 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 Sr. Manager, Permanency provides strategic leadership, operational oversight, and program direction for permanency, conservatorship, reunification, kinship, foster care, and related child welfare services. This position is responsible for ensuring high-quality program implementation, regulatory compliance, performance management, staff development, and achievement of permanency outcomes across the Texans Together service region. The Sr. Manager oversees supervisors, teams, and program initiatives while ensuring alignment with Community-Based Care requirements, state and federal regulations, accreditation standards, and organizational goals. This position serves as a key partner with DFPS, courts, legal stakeholders, service providers, caregivers, and community partners to strengthen services and improve outcomes for children and families. Primary Responsibilities: Provide strategic and operational leadership for permanency and child welfare programs across service region in alignment with Texans Together's mission and Community-Based Care objectivesDevelop, implement and evaluate program strategies, initiatives, and operational goals to improve child safety, well-being, placement stability, family engagement, and permanency outcomesEnsure program operations and service delivery comply with applicable contractual, licensing, regulatory, and organizational requirementsMonitor program performance, caseloads, workforce utilization, service quality, and outcome data to identify trends, risks, barriers, and opportunities for improvementDevelop and implement corrective actions and continuous improvement strategies to address performance, compliance, and service delivery concernsParticipate in organizational planning, budgeting, resource allocation, and strategies supporting program growth and sustainabilityDirect, supervise, coach, and evaluate supervisory-level staff and provide oversight of associated program teamsEstablish clear performance expectations and accountability while fostering a culture of servant leadership, collaboration, employee engagement, and continuous professional growthSupport recruitment, retention, workforce development, and succession planning to maintain a qualified and effective workforceEnsure effective case practice and timely permanency planning, including family engagement, visitation, placement stability, reunification, kinship, guardianship, adoption, and lifelong connectionsProvide leadership and consultation on complex, high-risk, high-profile cases, critical incidents, and barriers affecting child safety and permanencyPromote trauma-informed, culturally responsive, strengths-based, and family-centered practices throughout service deliveryAdvance Texans Together’s Community-Based Care model through collaboration with DFPS, providers, courts, governmental agencies, and other child welfare partnersBuild and maintain effective relationships with community stakeholders and represent Texans Together in meetings, councils, forums, and collaborative initiativesSupport regional efforts to strengthen placement capacity, provider networks, community resources, and access to services for children and familiesOversee quality assurance, case reviews, performance monitoring, continuous quality improvement, and required program reportingEnsure accurate, timely, and complete documentation and reporting in accordance with agency, contractual, licensing, and regulatory requirementsParticipate in assigned on-call coverage, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, and provide leadership and decision-making support during emergencies, placement disruptions, safety concerns, and critical incidentsCoordinate appropriate crisis response, notifications, documentation, follow-up, and collaboration with staff, providers, law enforcement, medical professionals, and other partners as necessary to ensure child safety and service continuity Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree required in social work, human services or closelyMinimum of three (3) years of supervisory or management experience in child welfare, permanency, foster care, adoption, conservatorship, or related family servicesDemonstrated experience leading teams and overseeing complex child welfare programs or operationsMinimum seven (7) years of progressively responsible child welfare experience Preferred Qualifications: Experience leading system transformation, organizational change, or large-scale quality imporvement initiatives is a plus Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of Texas Child Welfare Policy Handbook and Minimum StandardsComprehensive knowledge of child welfare practices, permanency planning, Community-Based Care (CBC), and applicable state and federal requirementsKnowledge of foster care, conservatorship, reunification, adoption, kinship services, trauma-informed care, and family-centered practicesKnowledge of program administration, performance management, quality improvement, and organizational changeStrong leadership, strategic planning, program management, and critical decision-making skillsStrong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data, monitor performance, and drive continuous improvementEffective communication, conflict resolution, stakeholder engagement, and relationship-building skillsAbility to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage complex child welfare programs and competing prioritiesAbility to navigate complex and sensitive situations with sound judgment, professionalism, and adaptability Working Conditions: Environment: Office-basedConditions: Frequent interaction with children and families, stakeholders, providers and government agencies. Exposure to emotionally challenging and crisis-orientated situationsWork Schedule: Monday through Friday during standard business hoursTravel: Frequent. Reliable transportation required 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 jC5AQ95DEy