Social Services Program Manager 2026-02059
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Social Services Program Manager 2026-02059
Salary
$8,479.47 Monthly
Location
Casper, WY
Job Type
Permanent Full-time
Job Number
2026-02059
Department
Department Of Family Services
Division
Social Services Division
Opening Date
08/18/2026
Closing Date
Continuous
FLSA
Exempt
Job Classification
SOSP12
Description
Benefits
Questions
Description and Functions
Open Until Filled
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
The Wyoming Department of Family Services is looking for an experienced and committed Social Services District Program Manager to lead, manage, and direct operational activities within the field offices of the designated district. This position involves managing social services, fiscal, and administrative personnel while guiding the delivery of comprehensive programs-such as Field Fiscal and Office Administration, Child Protection, Adult Protection, Juvenile Services, Foster Care, Independent Living, Re-entry, and Diversion-ensuring strict adherence to department guidelines as well as state and federal regulations. You will serve a crucial function in managing district operations, collaborating across the agency, under a state budget framework, building robust community and agency-wide alliances, improving employee retention, and assisting staff members experiencing secondary trauma.
At the Department of Family Services, you will find a team deeply committed to the rewarding mission of helping Wyoming individuals and families thrive. We are dedicated to keeping children, youth, and vulnerable adults safe at home by empowering families with the resources they need, while providing meaningful opportunities for success through our comprehensive support systems.
Working for the State of Wyoming offers more than a paycheck. Our total compensation package includes:
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
Paid vacation, sick leave, FMLA, and holidays
Retirement - Pension and 457B plans that help you build a secure future
Flexible schedules and work-life balance options
Meaningful work that makes a difference for Wyoming communities and MUCH MORE!
Click here for detailed information (https://ai.wyo.gov/for-job-seekers/benefit-information) , or y ou can watch this short video to learn about our benefit package! (https://youtu.be/DxeKSDMAjcw?si=90XLWN-kJ1Y0EGfL)
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Human Resource Contact: Michelle Johnson /michelle.johnson@wyo.gov
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function that may be performed in the job level.
District Leadership & Supervision: Provide direct leadership, direction, and supervision to social services supervisors, administrative staff, fiscal teams, and the Foster Care Coordinator. Promote agency values and align operations with state and federal standards.
Field Office Oversight & Quality Assurance: Collaborate agency-wide with managers of all divisions for office operations. Oversee, evaluate, and audit all district social service activities, including Juvenile Services (JS), Child Protective Services (CPS) and Adult Protective Services (ASP) investigations, court reports, case management, and
community prevention, intervention, and supervision. Consultation & Case Guidance: Deliver daily consultation and problem-solving support to field supervisors and staff regarding complex case management issues, child and adult protection, juvenile court proceedings, and family dynamics.
Community Relations & Alliances: Build and maintain collaborative partnerships with local legal, medical, educational, mental health, non-profit, and law enforcement organizations across the district.
Personnel Management & Retention: Lead recruitment, hiring input, performance management, training, professional development, and retention initiatives for a multidisciplinary district team. Proactively support staff in managing secondary trauma and burnout.
Administrative & Budgetary Management: Perform core administrative duties to ensure smooth daily operations of district offices. Provide input on and manage an assigned district budget between $5,000,000 and $10,000,000 to balance service needs with fiscal responsibility.
Qualifications
PREFERENCES:
Preference will be given to those with experience with managing high-impact and emotionally complex public challenges, including recruiting foster homes, addressing severe family trauma and substance abuse, managing high caseloads, and balancing community service needs within budgetary resources.
KNOWLEDGE:
Deep knowledge of Child Protection (CPS), Adult Protection (APS), Juvenile Services, and Juvenile Court practices.
Proven ability to effectively manage, mentor, and motivate a large staff within a complex, multi-site social services framework.
Strong understanding of family-centered casework, best practices in social services, and the application of state practice models.
Demonstrated skill in assessing quality metrics, auditing casework documentation, and interpreting complex statutes, rules, and policies.
Expertise in budget input and monitoring within assigned fiscal allocations.
Skill in forming community partnerships, recruiting talent, and mitigating secondary trauma/burnout in high-stress social service environments.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
Bachelor's Degree (typically in Social Services)
Experience:
2-4 years of progressive work experience (typically in Social Services Programs) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Social Services Program Manager I
OR
Education & Experience Substitution:
5-7 years of progressive work experience (typically in Social Services Programs) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Social Services Program Manager I
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
None
Necessary Special Requirements
PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:
This role manages high-impact and emotionally complex public challenges, including recruiting foster homes, addressing severe family trauma and substance abuse, managing high caseloads, and balancing community service needs within budgetary resources.
NOTES:
FLSA: Exempt
All positions within the Department of Family Services will require a background check, including the taking of fingerprints, which will be completed through the Wyoming Department of Criminal Investigation, the Department of Family Services, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation, for every successful applicant.
Supplemental Information
Click here (https://compensationcalculator.wyo.gov/) to view the State of Wyoming Total Compensation Calculator.
Click here (https://ai.wyo.gov/divisions/human-resources/consultative-services/compensation/pay-tables-salary-averages) to view the State of Wyoming Classification and Pay Structure.
URL: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/wyoming/default.cfm
The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.
Class Specifications are subject to change, please refer to the A & I HRD Website to ensure that you have the most recent version.
Human Resource Contact: Michelle Johnson /michelle.johnson@wyo.gov
Working for the State of Wyoming means more than a job - it's a stable, rewarding career that lets you make a difference while enjoying a great quality of life.
Employees enjoy:
Comprehensive health coverage- medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your family
Voluntary Benefits- including life insurance for you and family members, ambulance, pet insurance, short/long-term disability, flex spending and health savings accounts
Multiple retirement options- including the Wyoming Retirement System and a 457B account, helping you plan for long-term financial security
Generous paid leave and flexible schedules- vacation, sick leave, paid FMLA and 11 paid holidays each year
Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility- for those with qualifying student loans
Training and professional development- to support your career growth and advancement
Employee Assistance Program - Includes paid short-term counseling, legal, financial and work-life benefits and select employee discounts
Wellness Program - Earn paid time off and incentives by focusing on your personal health
Know your full value.
Your paycheck is only part of the picture. The State of Wyoming offers a Total Compensation Calculator that shows the full value of your salary plus benefits, so you can clearly see what your complete compensation package looks like.
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WORKING FOR THE GREATEST STATE IN THE NATION - Wyoming offers a lifestyle you can't find anywhere else - wide-open spaces, clean air, friendly communities, year-round recreation, andno state income tax.
Click here for detailed information (https://ai.wyo.gov/for-job-seekers/benefit-information) or you can watch this short video to learn about our benefit package! (https://youtu.be/DxeKSDMAjcw?si=90XLWN-kJ1Y0EGfL) .
