The Division of Child Protection and Permanency (CP&P) seeks an Assistant Area Director (AAD) who in collaboration with the Area Director (AD), will play a pivotal role in sharing responsibilities to maximize the strengths of both leaders, ensuring the efficient operation of child protection services.

The AAD is responsible for staff development and training within the geographic area of responsibility. This includes coaching and mentoring staff, especially SFSSI leaders, in the delivery of family-centered and family engagement techniques, case practice implementation, as well as participation in concurrent planning for families. The AAD is a key player in the creation and follow through of Improvement Planning Sessions (IPS), Child Family Services Review (CFSR), Key Performance Indicators (KPI), Targeted Quality Reviews and other program initiatives as they relate to Collaborative Quality Improvement. They will support consistency and value of the work and the communicated message.

This position requires the ability to infuse the DCF’s core approaches into the workforce, family units, and community relationships, to support our vision of creating a 21st century child and family well-being system that is equitable, healing centered and responsive to the needs of families, staff, and communities. This will require creating strategies, key objectives, and collaborating with offices within DCF, as well as the DCP&P Local Offices, to support this work.

Work closely with the AD to identify and leverage each other's unique skills and experiences, fostering a dynamic partnership that enhances strategic decision-making and operational effectiveness. By co-developing strategies and delegating tasks based on their respective strengths, the AAD and AD will ensure that all initiatives are executed with precision and impact. The AAD will provide critical support in areas where the AD may require additional resources, ensuring a balanced workload and a unified approach to achieving the organization’s goals. This collaborative effort will enhance the overall quality of child welfare services, driving forward the mission of creating a responsive and equitable child and family well-being system in New Jersey. The AAD will collaborate with the AD, LOMs, AQC and other personnel regarding practice, policy and administrative operations.

EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. Master’s in Social Work or related field preferred.

EXPERIENCE: At least five (5) years of social service experience which should include substantive experience in the management and leadership of social service program, two (2) years of which must be in the title of Supervising Family Service Specialist 1 or higher-level supervisory title.

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