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Job Description
Announcement Number: 52227 Open to all qualified persons. Posted 08/15/2025 Close Date: 08/22/2025 Recruiter:
VICTORIA SHEEHAN
Phone: (775)684-0133
Email: torisheehan@admin.nv.gov Applications accepted for another 6 Days 1 Hrs 33 Mins
The Position
Social Services Managers plan, organize, direct and manage the activities, staff and functions necessary to provide social services in an assigned region or district office and its satellites.
Incumbents function as managers who train, supervise and evaluate the performance of subordinate supervisors; develop policies and procedures; and allocate staff and resources to accomplish goals and objectives.
The Nevada DIVISION OF CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES (DCFS) is recruiting for a Social Services Manager 3 for the Child Welfare office in Carson City. Social Services Manager (SSM) 3 exercises direct control over the implementation of child welfare services for their region. SSM 3 must work to develop competent supervisors and frontline staff through case consultation, coaching, mentoring and modeling of the desired best practice. SSM 3 needs to be an expert in the SAFE practice model to ensure decision making is aligned with the model, as well as with policy, statute and regulation. SSM 3 must ensure subordinate staff are well trained and informed/proficient in statute, code, policy and procedures such that quality services are delivered in their respective communities. SSM 3 covers front-line supervisors when they are out of the office and, as such, they may be responsible for reviewing and approving the work product of their subordinates. Decisions made should be based on sound reasoning and good judgement, utilizing the child welfare practice model, policy and procedure in guiding decision making. Typical work elements involve interpretation, assessment and resolution of difficult complex and sensitive problems, and complaints from stakeholders, clients and/or the public which occur within cases. SSM 3 review data and/or carry out quality assurance activities to ensure case consultation between supervisors and staff is in accordance with SAFE practice model, that supervisors are integrating NV Coaching skills into their work with staff and that supervisor decision making is documented sufficiently. Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time. ***THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE***
To see full Class Specifications visit: http://hr.nv.gov/Resources/ClassSpecs/Class_Specifications-12_0/
To Qualify:
In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements:
Education and Experience (Minimum Qualifications) Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in social work, health or social science, public administration or related field and three years of supervisory experience in the implementation of social services programs; directing the operation of a program unit; coordinating program activities with officials and representatives of other agencies; interpretation and application of complex federal regulations; and writing program policies, procedures, or reports; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above. Special Requirements A State of Nevada/FBI background check will be required of the selected applicant. Requires a valid driver's license or evidence of equivalent mobility at the time of appointment and for continuing employment. The Examination Application Evaluation Exam The exam will consist of an application evaluation. It is essential that applications include detailed information with time frames regarding education and experience. The most qualified applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for interview. The hiring agency may require specific skills related testing as part of the interviewing process. INFORMATIONAL LINKS For more information about state employment, visit the following:
Division of Human Resource Management: http://hr.nv.gov
Public Employees Retirement System: http://www.nvpers.org
Public Employees Benefits Program: https://pebp.nv.gov/
More Benefits Information: http://nvjobs.nv.gov/Applicants/EB
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Email Direct Inquiries or Correspondence to: Division of Human Resource Management
Northern Nevada
515 East Musser Street,
First Floor
Carson City, Nevada 89701-4204
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ABOUT THE COMPANY
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STATE OF NEVADA
Show moreThe presence of Nevada's earliest inhabitants, beginning about 12,400 years ago, is marked by many petroglyphs and archaeological sites. Baskets, decoys, and ingenious traps are evidence of the resourcefulness of these early people in a harsh and arid environment.
European explorers traveled through Nevada in the early 19th century, but it was not until 1851 that the first settlements were established. An Act of Congress created the Territory of Nevada on March 2, 1861. James W. Nye of New York was appointed Nevada's first Territorial Governor by President Abraham Lincoln later that year. On October 31, 1864, President Lincoln proclaimed Nevada's admission to the Union as the 36th state. The State's first elected Governor, Henry Blasdel, took office on December 5, 1864.
Today, Nevada is the nation's seventh largest state in land area. Several hundred mountain ranges cross its landscape, many with elevations over 10,000 feet. In contrast, the State's lowest point (along the Colorado River) is only 470 feet above sea level. From majestic mountains to desert valleys, nature has endowed Nevada with diverse and unique ecosystems.
The Nevada Legislature has honored the State's natural resources and cultural heritage with a variety of State designations described below.
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