Job Opportunity Announcement

SOCIAL SERVICES DEPUTY DIRECTOR Job #828-1

Open Until Filled

Located in the heart of North Carolina’s Piedmont, Rowan County is attractively and conveniently nestled between the state’s largest city and its Capitol. Rowan County is made up of more than 20 departments and nearly 1,250 employees that are committed to providing a wealth of services to County residents and businesses.

The County is currently accepting applications for the position of SOCIAL SERVICES DEPUTY DIRECTOR. This position involves highly responsible administrative work in planning, organizing, and managing agency quality assurance and training for DSS employees under the direction of and through delegation from the Social Services Director. Positions requires a great deal of independent judgment, accountability, creativity, and initiative based upon Federal and State statutes, policies and regulations, and County policies and directives; including but not limited to: overseeing quality assurance for DSS; overseeing training throughout DSS; primarily responsible for the development and maintenance of agency-wide Standard Operating Procedures; primarily responsible for coordinating and tracking audits throughout the department; analyzing workflow of the department; tracking and providing reports to the Social Services Director on performance measures regarding areas assigned; supervising and directing subordinates and evaluating work performance; and ensuring compliance with local, state and federal fiscal and personnel regulation; and maintains confidentiality.

Requires thorough knowledge management principles, techniques, and practices; knowledge of the agency’s organization, operation, and objectives and applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations; extensive knowledge of child welfare law, policy, and practices, including supervision in child welfare; thorough knowledge of child welfare data sources and using data to drive training and practice improvements; extensive knowledge of County personnel and budgetary rules, regulations, and procedures; ability to exercise sound judgement in analyzing situations and making decisions; and skill in organizing workflow and coordinating activities.

Minimum qualifications include a Master's Degree in Social Work, Human Services, or Public Administration and four years of social work experience, two years of which were in a supervisory or management capacity; or a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and five years of work related experience, two years of which were in a supervisory or management capacity or equivalent combinations of educations and experience. Child welfare quality assurance and/or training experience preferred. A valid driver’s license is required. All degrees/coursework must be from an appropriately accredited institution.

Starting Salary $94,200 - $103,600/annual (commensurate with experience) and excellent benefits package available. Benefits include health, dental, vision, retirement, 401K, flexible spending, paid holidays, employee discounts, and more.

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Individuals with disabilities may request application accommodations by calling HR at (704) 216-8100. The County administers pre-employment drug tests and criminal background checks for all positions. Some positions may require a physical exam, credit check, and/or a driving history check depending upon the position.

Rowan County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $94,200.00 - $103,600.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Salisbury, NC: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In person