Circuit Manager

Job Location: Base location is 27th Circuit (Benton, Henry, Bates, and St. Clair Counties).

Individuals selected for this position may receive higher rate based on pay differential (shift or time‑of‑service pay).

The current annual rate for this position is $72,966.00.

The Department of Social Services – Children’s Division partners with families and communities to protect children, rehabilitate youth, and move families to self‑sufficiency so that Missourians can lead safe, healthy, and productive lives.

• Directs or assists overall planning, development, and administration of social service programs such as child abuse/neglect, foster care, adoption, permanency planning, family‑centered services, prevention of juvenile delinquency, and care, treatment, and education of youth within the department’s custody specifics.
• Reviews and/or revises programs in areas of responsibility to ensure compliance with laws, regulations, policies, plans, and procedures.
• Directs or assists administrative staff in general management, policy development, program planning, and/or coordinates assigned responsibilities.
• Conducts investigations, special studies, and prepares or reviews reports and related information to evaluate existing organizations, policies, procedures, and practices as related to the assigned program.
• Assists in the development and implementation of departmental planning.

• A High School Diploma or equivalent AND nine or more years of professional experience with a public or private agency in protective services, including casework/case management in investigation of abuse or neglect, coordination of foster care, adoptions, family‑centered services, treatment/rehabilitation, and/or in‑home family crisis intervention services, AND possession of a valid vehicle operator’s license.
• OR a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, preferably in Social Work or a comparable human services field, AND five or more years of professional experience with a public or private agency in protective services, including casework/case management in investigation of abuse or neglect, coordination of foster care, adoptions, family‑centered services, treatment/rehabilitation, and/or in‑home family crisis intervention services, AND possession of a valid vehicle operator’s license.
  
  (A combination of earned credit hours from an accredited college or university in preferred fields such as social work, family and child development, special education, psychology, sociology, or related behavioral sciences and experience described may substitute for the stated qualifications. 30 credit hours are equivalent to 1 year of experience. Professional experience as described must be of a substantial period of time [over 50% of time]).
• (Lack of post‑secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant)

• Ability to travel throughout the State of Missouri as needed.
• Excellent problem‑solving and time‑management skills.
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

Our benefits package includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Total compensation includes additional benefits beyond base salary.