Job Description
The Department of Children and Families is seeking a mission-driven dynamic individual to work as part of a team in partnership with DCF and social work educational programs. In the Internship and University Partnership Coordinator role, the selected candidate will build and sustain working relationships with schools of social work and DCF area office staff.
Duties and Responsibilities (these duties are a general summary and not all-inclusive):
- Oversee coordination and operation of the DCF employment-based internship program.
- Serve as the liaison between schools of social work and DCF area offices.
- Recruit participants for various internship programs: employment-based, MSW fellowship, external internship.
- Produce informational materials and provide information to schools of social work about DCF internship opportunities.
- Collaborate with schools and area offices.
- Work directly with Human Resources and DCF hiring sources to establish prompt hiring and appropriate internship placements.
- Ensure interns are matched and supervised by a MSW, LCSW or LICSW, depending on the school's preference.
- Establish and maintain on-going communication with Regional and Area Office Staff regarding internships.
- Provide guidance, support, and group opportunities for interns.
- Confer with CWI management staff about operation and status of all internship programs.
- Process MSW fellowship applications and confirm eligibility.
- Maintain active database of current and past MSW Fellows.
- Conduct data analysis and produce reports as needed.
- Request transcripts from schools each semester.
- Assist with tuition remission certificates.
- Prepare yearly contracts and maintain digital records.
- Assist manager with the development of the ISA's.
- Accept and process applications to all certificate programs.
- Update and maintain rosters of certificate program participants and provide them to universities.
- Participate in meetings as needed.
- Other duties as assigned by CWI Director/managers.
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Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in public child welfare agency and knowledge of DCF and child welfare practices.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to maintain accurate records.
- Knowledge of the methods used in preparation of graphs, charts, and tables.
About the Department of Children and Families:
The Department of Children and Families (DCF) is committed to upholding the fundamental mission of protecting children from abuse and neglect to ensure they are able to grow and thrive in a safe and nurturing environment. DCF's vision is that all children have the right to grow up in a nurturing home, free from abuse and neglect, with access to food, shelter, clothing, health care and education.
DCF works toward establishing the safety, permanency and well-being of the Commonwealth's children by: stabilizing and preserving families; providing quality temporary alternative care when necessary, safely reunifying families; and when necessary and appropriate, creating new families through kinship, guardianship or adoption. Preferred applicants will possess a demonstrated commitment to the core practice values: 1) child-driven, 2) family-centered, 3) community-focused, 4) strength-based, 5) committed to diversity/cultural competency, and, 6) committed to continuous learning.
For more information about our agency and programs visit: www.mass.gov/dcf
Pre-Offer:
A criminal history background check will be completed on the recommended candidate as required by the regulations set forth by the Executive Office of Health and Human Services prior to the candidate being hired. For more information, please visit http://www.mass.gov/hhs/cori.
Education, licensure and certifications will be verified in accordance with the Human Resources Division's Hiring Guidelines.
Education and license/certification information provided by the selected candidate(s) is subject to the Massachusetts Public Records Law and may be published on the Commonwealth's website.
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For questions, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 1-800-510-4122 and select option #4.
Qualifications
First consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days.
MINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must have at least (A) four years of full-time, or equivalent part-time, professional, administrative or managerial experience in business administration, business management or public administration the major duties of which involved program management, program administration, program coordination, program planning and/or program analysis, and (B) of which at least one year must have been in a supervisory capacity, or (C) any equivalent combination of the required experience and the substitutions below.
Substitutions:
I. A Bachelor's degree with a major in business administration, business management or public administration may be substituted for a maximum of two years of the required (A) experience.
II. A Graduate degree with a major in business administration, business management or public administration may be substituted for a maximum of three years of the required (A) experience.
III. A Bachelor's or higher degree with a major other than in business administration, business management or public administration may be substituted for a maximum of one year of the required (A) experience.
Education toward such a degree will be prorated on the basis of the proportion of the requirements actually completed.
NOTE: No substitutions will be permitted for the required (B) experience.
Salary placement is determined by a combination of factors, including the candidate's years of directly related
experience and education, and alignment with our internal compensation structure as set forth by the Human Resources Division's Hiring Guidelines. For all bargaining unit positions (non-management), compensation is subject to the salary provisions outlined in the applicable collective bargaining agreement and will apply to placement within the appropriate salary range.
Comprehensive Benefits
When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future.
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An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC) may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role.