What are the responsibilities and job description for the County Director 5, Child Welfare Services - 00016961 position at Georgia Department of Human Services?
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 County Director 5, Child Welfare Services. This position is located in Savannah, Chatham County, Georgia.
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This position is responsible for oversight of Child Welfare Services and administrative operations of the local County DFCS office and will ensure mandated services with priority of child safety and service provision to children and families.Pay Grade: P
Directs and controls the development and administration of policies and programs of social service and community agencies, correctional institutions, rehabilitative services, and related programs that are designed to protect and promote the social welfare of individuals and communities. Provides leadership to subordinate managers and staff.
Roles & Responsibilities
- Direct subordinate managers and staff.
- 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.
- Facilities communication within the units(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.
- Bachelor's degree in a related area from an accredited college or university AND five (5) years of experience which includes three (3) years of management of subordinate managers/supervisors in a human service delivery program.
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- Bachelor's degree in a related area from an accredited college or university AND three (3) years of experience at the lower level Cnty Dir 4, Child Welfare Svcs (SSM073) or position equivalent.
Related qualifications/experience: Related qualifications include social work and behavioral science degrees, including but not limited to the following: 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:
- Three (3) years or more supervisory work experience with DFCS or comparable child welfare agency, managing CPS, Foster Care and/or Adoptions.
For more detailed information about the Georgia Department Human Services
https://dhs.georgia.gov/
Employment InformationCurrent 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: hrhelpline@dhs.ga.gov.
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 credential 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.
Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring official for next steps in the selection process. Only applicants who are selected and interviewed will receive notification.
This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.
Salary : $103,000
