Social Services District Manager

Overview

Under general supervision, the Social Services District Manager will perform complex administrative and professional work by planning, implementing, directing, and reviewing programs, activities and operations within the Kanawha County child welfare units of CPS and Youth Services. Employee is subject to being on-call during non-business hours and must be available with access to a telephone.

The Bureau for Social Services champions the security, permanence, and welfare of children and vulnerable adults, empowering individuals and strengthening families. Formerly the Bureau for Children and Families, the Bureau for Social Services operates under the West Virginia Department of Human Services, serving children, adolescents, and vulnerable adults facing abuse, neglect, or financial exploitation. Equipped with extensive training to handle delicate situations with compassion and dignity, these workers contribute to the advancement of a vibrant and healthy West Virginia by facilitating access to crucial healthcare, essential social services and benefits, and fostering safe, supportive, and healthy environments.

Through this hard work, at risk populations can begin to thrive within the community.

• Plan, implement, direct, and review programs, activities and operations within the Kanawha County CPS and Youth Services units.
• Engage in planning, policy development, direction, coordination, and administration of the operation of multiple units within CPS and Youth Services.
• Act as a liaison within the Bureau for Social Services with state and federal partners to facilitate problem resolution of complex matters.
• Collaborate with community partners, outside agencies, and service providers to assist in services provided to clients.
• Be on-call during non-business hours and be available with access to a telephone.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Experience:
  
  Six (6) years of full-time or equivalent part-time experience in a human services related area (such as case work, social work, counseling, child services, and/or adult services).
• Internal Applicants Only:
  Four (4) years of experience in the Child Protective Service, Child Welfare, or Adult Protective Service Worker series, one (1) year of which must have been in a supervisory capacity, may substitute for the required education and experience.
• Substitution Information:
  Additional education and experience may be substituted based on a year-for-year basis or as determined by the Office of Shared Administration Equivalency Chart.
• Other requirements:
  Valid WV driver’s license and reliable transportation; strong communication skills (oral and written); ability to maintain detailed records and extensive documentation; frequent travel may be required; successful completion of a background check is required for employment.
• Posting details:
  Posting Number BSS
  26AD
  MIN
  007;
  County of work:
  Kanawha;
  Position Number: 0511P04052.