County Director 1, Child Welfare Services - 00022896
Georgia Department of Human Services, Atlanta, GA, United States
Job Description
Pay Grade: M
Oversees Child Welfare Services and administrative operations of a Class 1 County DFCS office. Manages the administration of policies and programs designed to protect children and families. Ensures mandated services with priority of child safety and service provision to children and families. Directs subordinate supervisors and staff.
Job Responsibilities
Analyzes and assesses the effectiveness of existing programs to ensure the identified outcome measures are achieved
Assures agency compliance with policies, appropriate documentation, and reporting requirements
Builds and encourages a cooperative team‑oriented environment within unit(s) and with other agencies and providers
Creates and maintains positive working relationships within the community and on the county DFCS Board
Develops and administers budgets
Facilitates communication within the unit(s)/agency on a specific case level as well as on a procedure/policy level
Interviews, hires, directs, trains, evaluates the performance of, and when necessary, disciplines and discharges social services employees
Leads and administers a comprehensive system of public assistance, employability, and social services
Manages human resources and directs administrative activities for groups of social services employees
Plans, administers, and maintains the operation of social services programs
Reviews new and current programs to determine their efficiency, effectiveness, and compliance with state, local and federal regulations
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in a related area from an accredited college or university AND two (2) years of supervisory experience in a human service delivery program.
Bachelor's degree in a related area from an accredited college or university AND two (2) years of experience at the lower level Child Welfare Services Specialist (SSP073) or position equivalent.
Related qualifications and 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 includes the provision of services in a social services environment.
Preferred Qualifications
Three (3) or more years supervisory work experience with DFCS or comparable child welfare agency managing Child Protective Services (CPS), Foster Care and/or Adoptions.
Benefits
Flexible work schedule
Unique training opportunities
Employee retirement plan, 401(k) plan, and 457 plan
13 paid holidays
Vacation and sick leave
Medical, dental, vision, long/short‑term care, and life insurance
Employee discount programs
Telework opportunities depending on the position
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 prior to the closing date of this announcement.
DHS accepts educational credentials recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and/or the US Department of Education (DOE) and will verify them with educational institutions.
The selected candidate may be subject to pre‑employment drug screening, education verification, reference checks, motor vehicle records, and criminal background checks.
For more detailed information about the Georgia Department of Human Services, visit https://dhs.georgia.gov/.
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Oversees Child Welfare Services and administrative operations of a Class 1 County DFCS office. Manages the administration of policies and programs designed to protect children and families. Ensures mandated services with priority of child safety and service provision to children and families. Directs subordinate supervisors and staff.
Job Responsibilities
Analyzes and assesses the effectiveness of existing programs to ensure the identified outcome measures are achieved
Assures agency compliance with policies, appropriate documentation, and reporting requirements
Builds and encourages a cooperative team‑oriented environment within unit(s) and with other agencies and providers
Creates and maintains positive working relationships within the community and on the county DFCS Board
Develops and administers budgets
Facilitates communication within the unit(s)/agency on a specific case level as well as on a procedure/policy level
Interviews, hires, directs, trains, evaluates the performance of, and when necessary, disciplines and discharges social services employees
Leads and administers a comprehensive system of public assistance, employability, and social services
Manages human resources and directs administrative activities for groups of social services employees
Plans, administers, and maintains the operation of social services programs
Reviews new and current programs to determine their efficiency, effectiveness, and compliance with state, local and federal regulations
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in a related area from an accredited college or university AND two (2) years of supervisory experience in a human service delivery program.
Bachelor's degree in a related area from an accredited college or university AND two (2) years of experience at the lower level Child Welfare Services Specialist (SSP073) or position equivalent.
Related qualifications and 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 includes the provision of services in a social services environment.
Preferred Qualifications
Three (3) or more years supervisory work experience with DFCS or comparable child welfare agency managing Child Protective Services (CPS), Foster Care and/or Adoptions.
Benefits
Flexible work schedule
Unique training opportunities
Employee retirement plan, 401(k) plan, and 457 plan
13 paid holidays
Vacation and sick leave
Medical, dental, vision, long/short‑term care, and life insurance
Employee discount programs
Telework opportunities depending on the position
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 prior to the closing date of this announcement.
DHS accepts educational credentials recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and/or the US Department of Education (DOE) and will verify them with educational institutions.
The selected candidate may be subject to pre‑employment drug screening, education verification, reference checks, motor vehicle records, and criminal background checks.
For more detailed information about the Georgia Department of Human Services, visit https://dhs.georgia.gov/.
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