What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mgr 3 Social Svs (County Director, Coweta) 00018505 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. DFCS is seeking candidates for the position of Coweta County Director. This position reports to the Regional Director and will be cover and is located in the Newnan, Coweta County, Georgia.
Coweta County | Georgia Department of Human Services Division of Family & Children Services
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This position has designated special non-negotiable entry salary of $84,758.74Pay Grade: N
Under broad supervision, the County Director for Coweta County.
- Directs and manages human resources, facilities, budgets and other related systems within the department through a deputy or subordinate administrative manager(s).
- Leads and/or participates in statewide projects and community initiatives as requested.
- Establishes goals, objectives, policies and procedures consistent with the missions of the division, department and region.
- Directs professional staff in developing their skills, delivering quality services and documenting efforts.
- Promotes awareness of programs within the community.
- Performs other professional responsibilities as assigned.
Core Competencies:
- Demonstrated successful leadership skills:
- Leading Change: Demonstrated ability to lead change as evidenced by an ability to develop and implement an organizational vision.
- Leading People: Demonstrated ability to achieve organizational objectives by creatively managing and motivating staff.
- Results Driven Leadership: Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to plan, prioritize and coordinate large and complex programs.
- Business Acumen: Demonstrated ability to properly utilize human capital, financial resources and information in a manner that instills public trust and accomplishes the organization's mission; demonstrated ability to take advantage of new technologies to enhance the effectiveness of decision making.
- Knowledge of federal, state and agency rules and regulations applicable to child protective services, family independence programs, mass communications, call center operations and technologies.
- Work effectively at multiple levels of the organization and with multiple project teams as well as external stakeholders.
- Demonstrate effective active listening, critical thinking and group facilitation skills.
- Expertise in making strategic decisions based on data as well as best practices.
- Maintain a results-oriented, learning culture.
- Demonstrated skill as a consensus builder.
- Excellent planning and organizational management skills.
- Work in a very fast-paced, stressful environment while effectively and accurately managing multiple projects simultaneously under tight deadlines.
- Demonstrated evidence of excellent critical thinking and problem solving skills.
- Develop and make presentations on behalf of organization.
- Work independently with limited direction.
- Excellent oral, written, presentation and interpersonal communication skills.
- Strong proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Suite and/or standard. software applications typically used in a corporate office environment.
Bachelor's degree in a related area from an accredited college or university and four (4) years of experience, which includes two (2) years of subordinate managerial or supervisory experience in a human service delivery program.
OR
Related certification and three (3) years of job related subordinate managerial or supervisory experience in a human service delivery program.
OR
Three (3) years of experience at the lower level Mgr 2, Social Svcs (SSM011) or position equivalent.
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:
- Master's degree and two (2) years human service work experience which included the supervision of subordinate directors, managers or supervisors in a human services delivery program (Department of Family and Children Services (DFCS), Department of Child Support Services (DCSS), Department of Aging Services (DAS), Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) or comparable agencies.
- Prior work experience in social services programs.
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 request by the closing date of this announcement to: @HRHelpline
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. Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification.
This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.
Salary : $84,759
