The Role
Provide strategic leadership and oversight for statewide Family Centered Services and Permanency Planning programs. Oversee day-to-day operations, supervise program supervisors and QA staff, direct program evaluation and quality improvement, develop and implement policy and practice standards, coordinate statewide initiatives, advise agency leadership, and represent the agency to partners and stakeholders.
Summary Generated by Built In
This position is located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
Programs Administrator - E11E
Annual Salary $81,275.39 + Full State Employee Benefits
Minimum Qualifications
- Master’s degree and four years of professional experience.
- OR Bachelor’s degree and five years of professional experience.
- OR an equivalent combination of education and experience, substituting one year of professional level experience for each year of the required education.
Job Duties
- Provides strategic leadership, administration, and oversight for statewide Family Centered Services (FCS) and Permanency Planning (PP) programs. Oversees day-to-day program operations and supervises Program Supervisors responsible for statewide units and initiatives that support child safety, family well-being, and timely permanency.
- Leads the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of program operations, policies, and practice standards to ensure compliance with federal and state laws, regulations and agency priorities. Collaborates with agency leadership and cross-functional partners to establish strategic direction and promote consistent practice statewide.
- Directs program evaluation, continuous quality improvement, and performance monitoring efforts through supervision of a Quality Assurance team consisting of a Program Supervisor and several PFRs. Reviews and analyzes qualitative and quantitative data, quality assurance findings, federal reviews, audits, and other performance measures to assess program effectiveness, identify trends, and develop recommendations for practice and system improvement.
- Provides leadership in the planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of statewide initiatives, projects, and program enhancements. Utilizes data and stakeholder feedback to identify emerging needs, inform decision-making, and support both immediate and long-range program development.
- Serves as a subject matter expert to agency leadership, providing guidance on policy interpretation, practice expectations, implementation strategies, and program performance. Facilitates collaboration across divisions and external partners to support successful implementation and sustainability of agency initiatives.
- Represents the agency with community partners, federal and state entities and other stakeholders. Participates in meetings and work groups to advance program goals, strengthen partnerships, and support positive outcomes for children and families.
- Addresses complex, sensitive, and high-profile programmatic, personnel, and administrative issues, providing consultation, problem-solving, and recommendations to leadership.
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If you have additional questions, please email [email protected]
OKDHS is a Fair Chance Employer.
This is a position in the Oklahoma Civil Service.
Announcement Number: 26-KM134
83011532/JR62235
Skills Required
- Master's degree and four years of professional experience
- Bachelor's degree and five years of professional experience
- Equivalent combination of education and experience, substituting one year of professional level experience for each year of the required education
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The Company
What We Do
Oklahoma Human Services aims to improve the quality of life for vulnerable Oklahomans by helping them lead safer, healthier, more independent, and productive lives through a wide range of assistance programs and services.
