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Matter SCC-130068

Approve job specification and amend classification plan to add classification of Director, Child Welfare Compliance Office.

Children, Families & Seniors Board of Supervisors
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Director, Child Welfare Compliance Office Job Specification

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The document outlines the job specification for the Director of the Child Welfare Compliance Office (CWCO) in Santa Clara County. This executive position is responsible for overseeing child welfare compliance, conducting audits, and ensuring policy alignment and regulatory compliance within the Department of Family and Children’s Services. The role includes managing critical incident reviews, program audits, and quality assurance efforts, while also providing leadership and direction to staff. The position requires considerable experience in child welfare or human services, along with knowledge of relevant laws and regulations.

Key points
  • Position: Director, Child Welfare Compliance Office (CWCO)
  • Responsibilities include oversight of child welfare compliance, audits, and quality assurance.
  • Manages critical incident reviews and program audits.
  • Requires a bachelor's degree in a related field and five years of relevant experience.
  • Knowledge of child welfare laws, audit methodology, and quality assurance systems is essential.
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  • The document does not specify the date of publication or any specific deadlines.
  • There are unresolved placeholders in the text that may affect the completeness of the summary.

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County of Santa Clara Job Code: A91 Director, Child Welfare Compliance Office Definition Under general direction, this executive position leads the Child Welfare Compliance Office (CWCO), an independent oversight, audit, and quality assurance function. The Director, CWCO is responsible for providing oversight and review of key decision-points that impact child safety and recommendations to ensure policy alignment, regulatory compliance, and high-fidelity implementation of child welfare practice across the Department of Family and Children’s Services (DFCS). This role oversees critical incident reviews, program and case audits, complaint and ombuds case review, practice and performance analysis, and systemic quality improvement efforts. This executive leader enhances transparency, collaboration, system improvement, and accountability in child safety-related decision-making, and provides rapid response, independent findings, and corrective direction on emerging issues impacting child welfare services. Typical Tasks • Designs and directs a risk‑stratified annual audit plan encompassing all critical DFCS program areas, ensuring impartial oversight and compliance with federal, state,...