Job Description

Requisition No: 856727 

Agency: Children and Families

Working Title: REGIONAL OPERATIONS MANAGER - 60046147

 Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 60046147 

Salary: 87,000.00 

Posting Closing Date: 07/29/2025 

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Job Duties and Responsibilities (If from position description, review and revise if needed)

ALL ADVERTISEMENTS MUST HAVE THE FOLLOWING STATEMENT ADDED:

Successful completion of background screening will be required for this position.

The Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF)  is   the state of Florida’s social services agency. The agency oversees services for child safety, fostering, adoption, domestic violence, adult protective services, refugees, homelessness, mental health, substance abuse, childcare providers, human trafficking and public assistance. The agency’s mission is to work in partnership with local communities to protect the vulnerable, promote strong and economically self-sufficient families, and advance personal and family recovery and resiliency.

Within DCF, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health (SAMH) Program office is recognized as the single state authority for substance abuse and mental health services. The Office of SAMH is statutorily responsible for the planning, evaluation, and implementation of a comprehensive statewide system of care for the prevention, treatment, and recovery of children and adults with serious mental illnesses or substance use disorders .

TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION RESPONSES TO THE QUALIFYING QUESTIONS ARE REQUIRED AND MUST BE VERIFIABLE BASED ON YOUR SUBMITTED APPLICATION.

THIS IS NOT A TELEWORK POSITION.

CANDIDATE WILL BE REQUIRED TO WORK IN THE (NORTHWEST REGION) OFFICE.

ANTICIPATED VACANCY

This is a highly responsible and professional position that will serve as the (Regional Operations Manager for the NWR). T his position will collaborate with each section within the program office and be required to use independent judgement, take initiative in carrying out duties and responsibilities and should be extraordinarily detail oriented.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities include:

• This is professional work supervising and directing employees. The primary duty of the incumbent in this position is to spend the majority of their time communicating with, motivating, training and evaluating employees, planning and directing their work; and having the authority to effectively recommend actions such as: hire, transfer, suspend, layoff, promote, discharge, assign, and reward or discipline direct reports. Evaluates employees against established standards and takes appropriate actions when necessary (i.e. recognition, reward, corrective action, etc.).
• Oversees all regulatory functions for contracted mental health and substance abuse services to children and adults. This includes procurement, contract negotiations, contract management, performance monitoring and corrective action for all contracts.
• Responsible for regions direction/supervision of regional level operational program staff and the system of care.
• This is a supervisory position responsible for the Administrative Assistant and Regional Collaboration Coordinator positions.
• Coordinates regional budget management, resource allocation in close coordination with Budget Officer, Central Office, Community Development Administrator, and Regional leadership.
• Responsible for region level planning and coordination with consumers, family members, other agencies, and the Community Development Administrator.
• Assures a high degree of effective communication with regional staff, Regional Operations Supervisor, Director of Regional Operations and Department leadership.
• Provides consistent policy direction for region staff to promote integration of services
• Participates in Circuit, Regional and state advisory boards, workgroups, etc. as assigned by Circuit, Regional and State leadership (Hospital Advisory Board, Prevention Advisory Board, Office of Substance Abuse Policy Board, Reorganization Workgroups, Partners In Crisis, County Public Safety Coordinating Councils, etc.).
• Responsible for development and implementation of pilot/demonstration projects that increase the knowledge base and improve services and our system of care.
• Exercise program leadership and oversight to ensure that the quality of service and efficiency of operations are in conformity with Departmental policy standards and guidelines.
• Serves as the Region and Circuit expert and advisor on matters pertaining to community substance abuse and mental health and represents the Region and Circuit in public forums and negotiations of Region and Circuit business.
• In response to emergency events, the incumbent may be required to work irregular hours, to work more than 8 hours per day, to work extended periods (including weekends and holidays), to work at locations other than their official headquarters, and to perform duties in addition to those outlined in the position description. Deploy to communities affected by natural disasters within 24-48 hours of impact to represent the organization to promote and implement post-disaster services. This team member understands the conditions necessary to launch substance use and mental health interventions and services when appropriate and builds the pathways and partnerships to achieve established goals. This leader will be responsible for the following activities while on deployment: • Assess the impact, needs and assist with the development of a response strategy and goals for the impacted community and implement disaster response plans. • Recommend deployment strategies to provide direct assistance. • Coordinate psychological and mental health resources and services for individuals, first responders, and communities impacted by disasters.
• Performs other duties as assigned

An ideal candidate will be able to:

· Engage cooperatively and professionally with internal and external stakeholders.

· Simultaneously Manage multiple priority projects nimbly and seamlessly.

· Be flexible and able to function and succeed both with and without extensive direction.

· Understand and appreciate SAMH’s vision and demonstrate the ability to execute projects, assignments, and policy updates timely and accurately within a fast-paced environment.

· Function both independently and in a team environment.

· Propose solutions to complex problems.

· Determine the best “yes,” through the use of comprehensive research.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required for the position:

Knowledge of state, federal, and local substance abuse and mental health laws, statutes, and regulations, including:

Chapter 397, F.S., and 65D-30, F.A.C.

Chapter 394, F.S., 65E-5 F.A.C., and 65E-12, F.A.C.

• Knowledge of behavioral health care, including substance use, mental health, and co-occurring disorders.
• Knowledge of methods for compiling, organizing, and analyzing data.
• Knowledge of SAMH’s vision, mission, and strategic goals.
• Knowledge of methods to develop policy analysis, program evaluations, management reviews, and budget analysis.
• Knowledge of project management principles and leadership practices.
• Skill in utilizing Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel, and other relevant technology.
• Skill in negotiating and communicating clearly within diverse settings and with varied stakeholders.
• Skill in effectively organizing and prioritizing work assignments.
• Skill in analyzing and interpreting data to inform decision-making.
• Skill in project management, including implementing and managing complex projects.
• Skill in engaging cooperatively and professionally with internal and external stakeholders.
• Skill in supervising, leading, and guiding teams effectively.
• Skill in developing and maintaining collaborative relationships with community partners and stakeholders.
• Skill in representing the SAMH office in community and regional settings.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to travel throughout the NE Region as needed.
• Ability to adapt and function effectively in fast-paced and dynamic environments.
• Ability to solve complex problems and propose effective solutions.
• Ability to manage multiple priority projects seamlessly and nimbly.
• Ability to execute projects, assignments, and policy updates accurately and efficiently.
• Ability to collaborate and coordinate appropriate treatment planning across systems of care.
• Ability to design and execute research to develop policy and program evaluations.
• Ability to monitor and evaluate the quality of service and regulatory compliance.
• Ability to communicate effectively and comfortably with diverse groups and in various settings.

Preference will be given to applicants who have:

A master’s degree

Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:

• Health insurance
• Life insurance; $25,000 policy is free plus option to purchase additional life insurance
• Dental, vision and supplemental insurance
• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions
• (For more information, please click );
• Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year;
• Flexible Spending Accounts;
• Opportunities for career advancement;
• Tuition waiver for public college courses;
• And more!

For a more complete list of benefits, visit  .

DCF EMPLOYMENT DISCLOSURES

US CITIZEN REQUIREMENT   Only US citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers will be hired.

SELECTIVE SERVICE SYSTEM REGISTRATION  All selected male candidates born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion into an authorized position unless they are registered with the Selective Service System (SSS). Verification of Selective Service registration will be conducted prior to hire . For more information, please visit the SSS website:  .

RETIREE NOTICE  If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be suspended or voided, and you required to repay all benefits received depending upon the date of your retirement.

BACKGROUND SCREENING  It is the policy of the Florida Department of Children and Families that any applicant being considered for employment must successfully complete a State and National criminal history check as a condition of employment before beginning employment, and, if applicable, also be screened in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 435, F.S., and Chapter 408, F.S. No applicant may begin employment until the background screening results are received, reviewed for any disqualifying offenses, and approved by the Agency. Background screening shall include, but not be limited to, fingerprinting for State and Federal criminal records checks through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and may include local criminal history checks through local law enforcement agencies.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.  

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.  

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.  

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE.   Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply.  Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements.  Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code.  Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking  .  All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.  

If you experience problems applying online, please call the People First Service Center at (877) 562-7287.  

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

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