The Office of Housing (OOH) leads the Department’s Statewide network of housing and related services through three (3) main functions; Program Implementation, System Integration and Capacity Building. The OOH supports the network of community based contracted Provider Partners and partners with community stakeholders, constituents with lived expertise and internal DCF Divisions to ensure the modernization of DCF’s service array and align maltreatment prevention efforts within the broader child and family serving eco-system.

DEFINITION: The Department of Children and Families is seeking an experienced, visionary leader with senior level management and administrative experience to oversee the Department’s contracted network of housing and related services and shape housing policy and practice at scale. This position is responsible for working in partnership with the DCF Division of Child Protection and Permanency, contracted providers, constituents with lived experience and system stakeholders to ensure that the network of housing and related services is accessible, of high quality, culturally competent, and effectively meets child and family needs.

REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree. A master’s degree in social work or related field is preferred.

EXPERIENCE: At least five (5) years of social service experience which should include substantive experience in the management and leadership of social service programs, including personnel and supervision, policy, budget and fiscal accountability and oversight. Minimum of three (3) years’ experience working on housing, homelessness and housing instability issues.
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS: The Department of Children and Families provides many employee benefits, including but not limited to:
•        Alternative Workweek Program*
•        Deferred Compensation
•        Health, Dental and Life Insurance
•        Flexible and Health Spending Accounts
•        Pension        
•        Telework*
•        Public Service Loan Forgiveness
•        Benefit Leave (Vacation, Sick, Administrative Leave)
•        13 Paid Holidays

*Pursuant to Department policy, procedures and/or guidelines

RESIDENCY LAW: Please refer to the New Jersey Department of Children and Families’ website at www.state.nj.us/dcf.

TO APPLY: You must submit a cover letter, resume, and completed Application for Employment as a single PDF document, saving the file by your Last Name, First Name. Please indicate in your cover letter where you found this job opportunity and send the file to: Email: Job.Posting@dcf.nj.gov

NOTE: Applicants are required to submit a completed State of New Jersey Application for Employment with their resume at the time of application. Failure to do so will result in disqualification for this position.
        

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.