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The Department of Children and Families (DCF) is seeking a dynamic individual to fill the critical role in the Protective Operations Unit. As a member of the Protective Operations Unit, the Protective Operations Coordinator (POC) will report to the Clinical Manager for Field Support and work closely with the DCF central and area offices on matters related to the Office of the Child Advocate (OCA), the Central Office Incident Notification (COIN) process and Human Trafficking. _Duties and Responsibilities (these duties are a general summary and not all inclusive)_: · Report to Protective Operations Department. · Assist manager with the Department’s identification and response to Human Trafficking cases. · Assist manager with liaison responsibilities to the Office of the Child Advocate(OCA). · Supervise the coordination and management of the Children’s Justice Act (CJA)Grant Supervisor. · Manage the Central Office Incident Notification (COIN) internal process. Also support efforts to notify EHS and OCA of cases as appropriate. · Assist and support the weekly COIN Review Team (CRT) meeting. · Establish a collaborative and working relationship with the Massachusetts Children’s Alliance (MACA) and service providers to strengthen identification of CSEC situations. · Participates in regional or area office meetings pertaining to human trafficking (HT) as needed. · Collaborate with the Child Welfare Institute (CWI) for field training as appropriate. · Assist in the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) review and practice. · Assist supervisor in management of various grants. _Required Qualifications_: · A master’s degree in social work or a closely related human services degree. · Three years of full-time or equivalent part-time child welfare social work experience. · Experience as a social worker and a trainer in a public child welfare agency. · Experience with training, and group facilitation. · Social Worker License: LCSW or LICSW license preferred. · Knowledge of DCF policies, programs, and procedures. · Ability to maintain positive, collaborative relationships throughout DCF.* *_TO APPLY_: Please upload both Resume and Cover Letter for this position when applying. First consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days. _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-Hire Process_//: / A criminal 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/coriand click on "Information for Job Applicants." As part of the hiring process, the Office of Human Resources will be verifying any college-level degrees conferred to the selected candidate. Additionally, any licensure required for the position will be verified. Information provided as part of the hiring process is subject to the Massachusetts Public Record Law and may be published on the Commonwealth’s website. 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. If you require assistance with the application/interview process and would like to request an ADA accommodation, please click on the link and complete the ADA Reasonable Accommodation Online Request Form. For questions, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 1-800-510-4122 and select option #4. First consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days. Applicants must have (A) a Master's degree in social work, psychology, sociology, counseling, counseling education or criminal justice or a relevant human services degree and (B) a current and valid Licensures as a Licensed Social Work Associate, Licensed Social Worker, Licensed Certified Social Worker or Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker issued by the Massachusetts Board of Registration, and (C) and three (3) years of full-time or equivalent part-time experience in social work, or (D) or any equivalent combination of the required experience and the substitutions below. *Applicants at the Department of Children and Families must obtain the required license in Social Work within the first nine (9) months of employment. The classification may require possession of a current and valid Motor Vehicle Driver's License at a class level specific to assignment. Substitutions: I. A Doctorate degree in a related field may be substituted for two (2) years of the required (C) experience. _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. Want the specifics? Explore our Employee Benefits and Rewards! *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. *Job: Community and Social Services *Organization: Department of Children & Families *Title: *Protective Operations Coordinator Location: Massachusetts-600 Washington Street Requisition ID: 240007K9