County Director 2, Child Welfare Services - 00025030
Georgia Department of Human Services, Atlanta, GA, United States
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.
Position:
County Director 2, Child Welfare Services Location: Swainsboro, Emanuel County, Georgia Pay Grade: M
Primary Duties & Responsibilities
Assure agency compliance with policies, appropriate documentation and reporting requirements.
Build and encourage a cooperative team‑oriented environment within unit(s) and with other agencies and providers.
Create and maintain positive working relationships within the community and on the county DFCS Board.
Develop, administer, and maintain budgets.
Facilitate communication within the unit(s)/agency on a specific case level as well as on a procedure/policy level.
Interview, hire, direct, train, evaluate the performance of, and when necessary, discipline and discharge social services employees.
Lead and administer a comprehensive system of public assistance, employability and social services.
Manage human services and direct administrative activities for groups of social services employees.
Plan, administer, and maintain the operation of social services programs.
Review new and current programs to determine their efficiency, effectiveness and compliance with state, local and federal regulations.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in a related area from an accredited college or university and at least three (3) years of supervisory experience in a human service delivery program.
OR Bachelor’s degree in a related area and at least one (1) year of experience at the lower level County Director 1, Child Welfare Services (SSM070) or position equivalent.
Related qualifications: social work, behavioral science, social science, psychology, sociology, child development, family studies, criminal justice, education, public health and public administration.
Related experience: provision of services in a social services environment.
Preferred Qualifications
Two (2) years of human service work experience, including supervision of subordinate directors, managers or supervisors in a human services delivery program (e.g., DFCS, DCSS, DAS, DJJ or comparable agencies).
Employment Information DHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Current State employees are subject to State Personnel Board (SPB) Rules regarding salary. Pre‑employment drug screening, education verification, reference, motor vehicle records and criminal background checks will be conducted.
Access to the full job announcement and additional details: https://dhs.georgia.gov/
Applicants requiring accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) should email hrhelpline@dhs.ga.gov before the closing date of this announcement. This position may close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.
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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.
Position:
County Director 2, Child Welfare Services Location: Swainsboro, Emanuel County, Georgia Pay Grade: M
Primary Duties & Responsibilities
Assure agency compliance with policies, appropriate documentation and reporting requirements.
Build and encourage a cooperative team‑oriented environment within unit(s) and with other agencies and providers.
Create and maintain positive working relationships within the community and on the county DFCS Board.
Develop, administer, and maintain budgets.
Facilitate communication within the unit(s)/agency on a specific case level as well as on a procedure/policy level.
Interview, hire, direct, train, evaluate the performance of, and when necessary, discipline and discharge social services employees.
Lead and administer a comprehensive system of public assistance, employability and social services.
Manage human services and direct administrative activities for groups of social services employees.
Plan, administer, and maintain the operation of social services programs.
Review new and current programs to determine their efficiency, effectiveness and compliance with state, local and federal regulations.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in a related area from an accredited college or university and at least three (3) years of supervisory experience in a human service delivery program.
OR Bachelor’s degree in a related area and at least one (1) year of experience at the lower level County Director 1, Child Welfare Services (SSM070) or position equivalent.
Related qualifications: social work, behavioral science, social science, psychology, sociology, child development, family studies, criminal justice, education, public health and public administration.
Related experience: provision of services in a social services environment.
Preferred Qualifications
Two (2) years of human service work experience, including supervision of subordinate directors, managers or supervisors in a human services delivery program (e.g., DFCS, DCSS, DAS, DJJ or comparable agencies).
Employment Information DHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Current State employees are subject to State Personnel Board (SPB) Rules regarding salary. Pre‑employment drug screening, education verification, reference, motor vehicle records and criminal background checks will be conducted.
Access to the full job announcement and additional details: https://dhs.georgia.gov/
Applicants requiring accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) should email hrhelpline@dhs.ga.gov before the closing date of this announcement. This position may close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.
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