The Division of Child Protection and Permanency (DCP&P) Local Office Manager (LOM) is the critical executive in the local office providing leadership and is responsible for the management of the day-to-day operations as well as having a voice regarding policy and administration.The LOM, along with the Area Director, is the face of the Department of Children and Families (DCF) in the local community. This position will be located at the Somerset Local Office in Somerville, NJ.
SPECIAL NOTE: This position may be eligible to work remotely for up to two days in a calendar week.
SPECIAL NOTE: Previous applicants to DCF job posting #499-24 need not reapply.
REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university is expected; Master’s in Social Work or related field preferred.
EXPERIENCE: Five (5) years of social service experience in addition to substantive experience in the management and leadership of social service programs, two (2) years of which should be in a higher-level supervisory capacity.
RESUME NOTE: Eligibility determinations will be based upon information presented on the resume only. Applicants who possess a degree from a college or university outside the United States must provide an evaluation of one’s transcripts from a recognized evaluation service at the time of submission by the above closing date. Failure to do so may result in your ineligibility.
SALARY: Commensurate with education and experience.
TO APPLY: You must submit a cover letter and resume as a single PDF document, saving the file by your Last Name, First Name.
Please indicate in your cover letter the Posting # and where you found this job opportunity. Send the file to:
Job.Posting@dcf.nj.gov
LICENSE: Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.
PUBLIC SERVICE LOAN FORGIVENESS: As a prospective employee of the State of New Jersey, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at StudentAid.gov/PSLF.
RE-EMPLOYMENT LISTS: Applicable special re-employment list established as a result of a layoff will be used before any appointments are made.
UNIT SCOPE: Any appointments made from postings which involve movement between unit scopes may result in a forfeiture of rights to any promotional list in a former unit scope.
RESIDENCY LAW: Please refer to the New Jersey Department of Children and Families’ website at www.state.nj.us/dcf.
The Department of Children and Families is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to fostering a respectful and inclusive work environment which reflects the diversity of the state we serve.
