Program Director, Child Welfare Services (CICC) - 00165065

Overview

Stronger Families for a Stronger Georgia. The Georgia Department of Human Services (DHS) is a dynamic state agency responsible for delivering a wide range of services to Georgia's most vulnerable populations. Our mission is to strengthen Georgia by providing individuals and families access to services that promote self-sufficiency, independence, and protect Georgia's vulnerable children and adults.

What we offer. Enjoy a generous benefits package that includes a flexible work schedule, unique training opportunities, employee retirement plan, 401(k) plan and 457 plan, 13 paid holidays, vacation & sick leave, medical, dental, vision, long/short-term care, life insurance, and employee discount programs; in addition to telework opportunities depending upon the position.

Start your career in public service. The Georgia Department of Human Services (DHS), Division of Family & Children Services (DFCS) is seeking candidates for the position of Program Director, Child Welfare Services (CICC) . Positions are located statewide based on location of candidate.

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Position details

Shift: Monday through Friday 8 AM to 5 PM including holidays and after hours as needed.

Pay Grade: N

Manages the administration of policies and programs designed to protect and support children and families. Ensures mandated services with priority of child safety and service provision to children and families. Directs subordinate managers and staff.

Responsibilities

Under broad supervision, the CPS Intake Communication Center Program Director, Child Welfare Services, will:

• Make recommendations to improve equipment, design, service, or production schedule.
• Organize and execute activities and special projects.
• Prepare reports, and make recommendations or determinations based on analysis.
• Promote goals and objectives of the program in all forms of media.
• Provide program, administrative, and/or technical assistance and interpretation.
• Research and resolve detailed issues/questions and prepare documents.
• Serve on development teams, propose drafts, and/or review current policies to recommend changes.
• Assist assigned agencies with information, resolving problems, and providing services.
• Project Director for the CPS Intake Communications Center (CICC) will fulfill dual roles of Lead Program Specialist for the Field Program Specialist Team and Project Manager for the CICC Quality Assurance Team.

Project Manager will:

• Analyze and assess the effectiveness of existing programs to ensure identified outcome measures are achieved.
• Assure compliance with DFCS policy, appropriate documentation standards, and reporting requirements.
• Foster a cooperative and team-oriented environment within DFCS and with external agencies and providers.
• Facilitate communication within DFCS at all levels regarding specific case-level as well as general-level procedure and policy.
• Collect and analyze data related to performance indicators and resources.
• Review a random sample of intakes monthly or as defined to ensure quality and fidelity.
• Provide data relevant to reviews conducted for adherence to SRS model.

Education and experience

• Bachelor's degree in a related area from an accredited college or university AND two (2) years experience managing subordinate supervisors in a human service delivery program.

OR

• Bachelor's degree in a related area from an accredited college or university AND two years of experience at the lower level (CWS Administrator) or position equivalent.

Related qualifications/experience: Related qualifications include social work and behavioral science degrees, including but not limited to social science, psychology, sociology, child development, family studies, criminal justice, education, public health and public administration. Related experience include the provision of services in a social services environment.

Preferred Qualifications

Preference will be given to candidates who, in addition to meeting the minimum qualifications, demonstrate some or all of the following skills/experience:

• Experience/Knowledge in all social service programs, specifically with CPS Intake Communication Center, of the Division of Family and Children Services.
• Strong work experience conducting child protective services investigations, to include special investigations.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience as a Field Program Specialist or Child Welfare Services Administrator (highly desirable).

Special Requirements

• Must have reliable transportation, proof of auto insurance, a valid state-issued driver’s license, and an acceptable driving history record.

Application and notices

For more detailed information about the Georgia Department of Human Services, visit .

Employment Information

Current State employees are subject to State Personnel Board (SPB) Rules regarding salary. DHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you require accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), email the request by the closing date of this announcement to: .

The candidate selected for this position may be subject to pre-employment drug screening, education verification, reference, motor vehicle records, and criminal background checks. DHS accepts educational credentials recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and/or the US Department of Education (DOE) will be considered. DHS will contact educational institutions to verify degree, diploma, licensure, etc.

As an employee of DHS, in the event of an identified emergency you may be required, as a term and condition of employment, to assist in meeting the emergency responsibilities of the department.

Note: This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.

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