About this role
Purpose/Description
Reporting to the Division Director of Community Based Services, the JYS - Manager of Contract Oversight / Department Manager 4 within the Wayne County Department of Juvenile and Youth Services (JYS) provides leadership in the oversight and accountability of contracted juvenile justice services. Reporting to the Division Director of Community-Based Services, this role supervises Contract Managers and oversees quality assurance functions for Care Management Organizations (CMOs), Assessment and Referral Services (ARS), and other juvenile services providers.
The position focuses on ensuring compliance, performance, and quality outcomes through audits, investigations, fiscal and programmatic reviews, and data analysis, including use of JAIS. It also leads quality improvement efforts, oversees compliance reporting, and ensures adherence to the Michigan Child Care Fund requirements, contractual, regulatory, and court requirements. This role will also be responsible for other duties as assigned by the Department Director
QUALIFICATIONS
Education/Experience Requirements
- A high school diploma and minimum of twelve (12) years of experience in child welfare, juvenile justice, mental health, substance abuse or other services provided to youth and families, including at least six (6) years of supervisory or leadership experience
NOTE : A combination of experience and education will be accepted.
Special Conditions:
Employees must be cleared to work in a child caring institution by MDHHS - Child Protective Services. Candidates that have lived outside of the state of Michigan must obtain clearance from that State.