CPI Regional Director III
The Regional Director will understand the gravity of the program’s mission to protect children and will set high expectations of program staff and management to fulfill that mission. The Regional Director should lead the region with integrity and transparency.
Develops, implements, and monitors plans, procedures, and techniques to ensure effective allocation and management of regional resources.
Utilizes all available reporting and data to monitor, continually assess and improve regional performance, and develops plans to address needs. Identifies and strengthens areas needing improvement.
Is an active and cooperative partner with community stakeholders including, but not limited to child and family advocacy organizations, law enforcement, faith-based organizations, health care and other service providers, children, youth and families. May also represent the Division of Investigations on various boards, task forces, and committees.
Creates and maintains a work environment that supports high performing teams, retention of staff, learning, and continuous improvement. Maintains a stable, well-trained, motivated, and dedicated staff.
Responsible for all aspects of staff development, including the program’s use of performance data, consultation, training, and performance appraisals. Responsible for the development, support, and guidance of all staff. Responsible for the selection, training, support, development, and monitoring of the regional management team.
Responsible for timely and appropriate communication to field staff and to the Director of Field and other state office staff as well as accurate reporting on the status and progress of Investigation operations in the region.
Performs other duties as assigned and required to maintain regional operations.
Promotes, monitors, and ensures that respect is demonstrated for cultural diversity.
Attends work regularly in accordance.
Ability to direct and organize program activities
Ability to identify problems, evaluate alternatives, and implement effective solutions
Ability to collaborate and work closely with community organizations
Skill in managing multiple and competing priorities
Skill in problem solving and analytical thinking/analysis
Skills in leadership, communication, and public speaking
Skill in working collaboratively and cooperatively with diverse groups
Ability to plan, assign and/or supervise the work of others
Ability to build, establish, and maintain effective working relationships
Ability to make timely and effective decisions
- Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university.
- Five years full-time consultative, supervisory, managerial, professional or technical work which must include: analysis of work problems having an administrative aspect and interpretation of complex written material; or planning, organizing, and coordinating requirements for support services or program operations where a wide range of demands are involved, including interpretation of complex written material or Texas Department of Family and Protective Services experience.
- Graduate degree is preferred. May be substituted for the required experience, with a maximum substitution of two years.
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Military occupation(s) that relate to the initial selection criteria and registration or licensure requirements for this position may include, but not limited to those listed in this posting. All active-duty military, reservists, guardsmen, and veterans are encouraged to apply if qualified to fill this position. For more information please see the Texas State Auditor’s Job Descriptions, Military Crosswalk and Military Crosswalk Guide at Texas State Auditor’s Office – Job Descriptions. You may also contact the DFPS Military Liaison at [email protected] with additional questions.
Applicants selected for hire must pass a background check and if applicable a driver’s record check.
As a state agency, DFPS is required by Texas Administrative Code (TAC 206 and 213) to ensure all Electronic Information Resources (EIR) follow accessibility standards. The staff must be familiar with the WCAG 2.1 AA and Section 508 to create accessible content including but not limited to; Microsoft Office documents, Adobe PDFs, webpages, software, training guides, video, and audio files.
DFPS uses E-Verify. You must bring your I-9 documentation with you on your first day of work. Employees must provide documentation to DFPS to show their identity and authorization to work in the US. Please review the following link for authorized documents: https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents .
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), HHS/DFPS agencies will provide reasonable accommodation during the hiring and selection process for qualified individuals with a disability. If you need assistance completing the on-line application, contact the HHS/DFPS Employee Service Center at 1-888-894-4747. If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodation to participate in the interview process, please notify the person scheduling the interview.
Nearest Major Market: Dallas
Nearest Secondary Market: Fort Worth
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