County Director , Child Welfare Services

Overview

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 applicants for the position of County Director 4, Child Welfare Services
. This position is located in Albany
, Dougherty County
, Georgia.

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Pay Grade: O

• Oversees Child Welfare Services and administrative operations of a Class 4 County DFCS office.
• Leads the administration of policies and programs designed to protect and support children and families.
• Ensures mandated services with priority of child safety and service provision to children and families.
• Directs subordinate managers and staff.
• Analyzes and assesses the effectiveness of existing policies and 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.

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 management of subordinate managers/supervisors in a human service delivery program.

OR

Bachelor's degree in a related area from an accredited college or university AND two (2) years of experience at the lower level County Director 3, Child Welfare Services (SSM
072) or position equivalent.

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.

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) or more years supervisory work experience with DFCS or comparable child welfare agency managing Child Protective Services (CPS), Foster Care and/or Adoptions.

For more detailed information about the Georgia Department of Human Services, the agency website is: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./

Employment Information

Current State employees are subject to State Personnel Board (SPB) Rules regarding salary.

DHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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