Professional Development Section Manager

This position works collaboratively with the organization and BCPS Directors and Managers to deliver consistent, efficient and high-quality services to children and families and support to the staff we employ. This position manages and supervises the Professional Development Section strategizing, developing, organizing, implementing, and administering the agency's training program to ensure recruitment, hiring and training of Initial Assessment Specialists.

This position requires participation in the on-call rotation for the after-hours shift. Additional hours and "on-call" hours will be required, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Major aspects of this position include:

1. Provide management and oversight of the Professional Development Section ensuring Initial Assessment Specialists receive the training, education and learning opportunities to understand and execute job responsibilities.
2. Work in conjunction with the State's training partnership ensuring training compliance for all state and contracted agency staff.
3. As a member of the organization's management team, work collaboratively with cross section managers and teams and community partners on policy development, strategic planning and continuous quality improvement efforts, Due to the nature of the position, final candidates may be required to allow DCF to conduct a security background check to determine whether the circumstances of any pending charges or convictions would be substantially related to the job being filled.

Applicants must be legally entitled to work in the United States (i.e., a citizen or national of the U.S., a lawful permanent resident, an alien authorized to work in the U.S. without DCF sponsorship.) The Department of Children and Families does not sponsor visas, either at time of hire or at any later time., You must possess a valid driver's license AND meet the minimum State Department of Administration fleet standards listed below:

• Valid driver's license
• Minimum of two years licensed driving experience
• Eighteen (18) years of age or older

Minimally qualified applicants will have:

• Experience supervising employees (i.e., training, hiring, providing guidance, evaluating performance, disciplinary processes etc.)
• Experience working within Child Welfare program functions, principles and practices.
• Experience utilizing adult education principles (principles that emphasize self-direction, relevance, experience-based learning, and problem-centered approaches to enhance engagement and retention) in developing/defining appropriate learning objectives and delivering training programs and curriculums.
• Proficiency using computers and smartphone devices to conduct internet searches and social media posts, and experience utilizing Microsoft Office Programs, and other software tools to develop and deliver in person and on-line trainings (e.g. SharePoint, Microsoft PowerPoint, Project, Visio, Articulate 360, Adobe Photoshop, etc.).

Well-qualified applicants will have:

• Experience overseeing and/or managing the work of supervisory staff (staff with direct reports).
• Experience interpreting and working under the guidelines of federal and state laws, regulations, standards, and policies in child protective service and out-of-home care of children in the public child welfare system.
• Experience establishing informal and formal collaborative relationships with a variety of stakeholders that lead to results.
• Experience analyzing detailed information, policies, or programs, and collaborating with subject matter experts to develop training materials (user guides, desk aids, visual aids, project charters, e-learnings/web-based training, materials for print, and web, etc.).

DCF offers great benefits, personal growth opportunities and work-life balance as a State of Wisconsin employee; and the intrinsic reward associated with serving the children and families of Wisconsin. To learn more about DCF's complete compensation package, please visit our Total Rewards Calculator! The Vision of the Wisconsin Department of Children and Families is that all Wisconsin children and youth are safe and loved members of thriving families and communities. In conjunction with the Department's Vision, the Division of Milwaukee Child Welfare is committed to Safe Children and Healthy Families in Milwaukee County. Do you want to make a difference in the lives of children and families through partnership with families and community, focusing on keeping children safely at home, and have a rewarding career providing professional development, recruitment and training for staff who serve children and families in an ethical and culturally responsive manner. If so, we want you. Apply today to become our Professional Development Section Manager, at DMCW, in Milwaukee, WI. DCF is a great place to work! We foster a workplace that cultivates positive staff morale and a welcoming and inclusive work environment that integrates equity and inclusion values. DCF supports our employees through comprehensive training on the models we use in our work such as trauma informed practice, as well as opportunities to grow through professional development opportunities. We value all our employees and believe we are successful because of their dedication and work.