Job Posting Title Group Home Program Manager Agency 400 OFFICE OF JUVENILE AFFAIRS Supervisory Organization Office of Juvenile Affairs-State Office Job Posting End Date (Continuous if Blank) September 27, 2024 Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above. Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank) Full/Part-Time Full time Job Type Regular Compensation Salary will be commensurate with education, related work experience, skills, and knowledge. Job Description 'This position is a safety sensitive position as defined by 63 O.S. § 427.8 (K)(1)(i)(2) due to providing direct child care. Therefore, those applicants testing positive for marijuana will not be hired even when in possession of a valid medical marijuana license.' Basic Purpose Positions in this job family are assigned responsibilities involving the direction or supervision of programs related to the delivery of agency services on a statewide basis. This includes the supervision of professional level staff in providing a variety of services and assistance to eligible clients, responsibility for a work unit of a division or a single program area, assisting in directing a major multifunctional program or unit, or overall responsibility for major program activities involving the principle operations of the agency. Positions in this job family are assigned responsibilities involving providing direction and guidance for program services or operations, and coordinating program functions and activities within an agency division or unit. Typical Functions * Manages a major agency unit, section, division, or program; directs and supervises professional level staff in the completion of assigned functions and activities. * Develops and recommends policies, rules and regulations which pertain to the administration of assigned programs consistent with federal and state laws; participates in program analysis, including the analysis of problems and needed services. * Directs studies of needs; reviews and analyzes information from studies and projects for immediate and long-range program development; advises subordinate program staff and other interested groups of the proper interpretation and application of agency rules and policies. * Reviews periodic staff reports, administrative audits, program activities and other information to evaluate program effectiveness and quality of service; develops controls to assure accountability for program operation, policy implementation and the maintenance of efficiency in various units. * Develops and maintains sound personnel policies and practices. Level Descriptor At this level employees are assigned responsibilities related to direct supervisory responsibility over a professional level staff; responsibility for assessing program staffing needs, conducting local on-site staff meetings and training to provide information about program policies and procedures, counseling with local officials about needs and problems at the local level, developing and coordinating community, stakeholder, or partner outreach for the program, and initiating corrective actions concerning program procedures and staff management. Education and Experience Education and Experience required at this level consists of a Master's degree and one year of professional experience; or a bachelor's degree and two years of professional experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience, substituting one year of professional level experience for each year of the required education. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities required at this level include knowledge of agency policies and procedures; of all state and federal legislation related to assigned agency programs; and of supervisory principles and practices. Ability is required to supervise and evaluate personnel and program performance; to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; to interpret and apply policy material; and to maintain effective working relationships with others. Special Requirements * Develops a tracking system to monitor and ensure Level E Grand staffing's are completed on all youth. * Tracks and enters any group home AWOLs into the AWOL notification dashboard. * Makes regular visits to all group homes, ensuring that each group home is visited at least once per quarter, or more as needed. * Reviews all OCA referrals, critical incident reports and takes appropriate follow up actions. * Responds to Group Home concerns and issues in a timely and effective manner. * Monitors group home monthly progress reports to ensure they are properly and promptly distributed to the necessary parties. * Works pro-actively with other divisions and external agencies to enhance the programming and well-being of youth in placement and post placement. * Monitors and provides feedback on timeframes from date of referral to date of placement. * Assists with RBMS, TCM and OPI audits as requested. * Conducts other activities and duties as assigned by the CBS Assistant Deputy Director. Please call the Service Desk at 405-521-2444 if you have issues with accessing your Workday account. For additional information/questions regarding the job posting, benefits and additional career opportunities, please contact Sheryl Liepins at 405.620.6495 or sheryl.liepins@oja.ok.gov Equal Opportunity Employment The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability. Current active State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions internally through the Workday Jobs Hub.