Child Support Assistant Director*

Orange County Government • Hillsborough, NC

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About The Position

The Orange County Child Support Services Department has an opening for a Child Support Assistant Director. The work involves the responsibility for assisting in coordinating and managing the daily operations of the Child Support Department, including departmental and financial planning, and providing back up to the Department Director. An employee in this class has responsibility for supervising staff overseeing departmental goals, and objectives by assigning work, reviewing reports, and monitoring staff compliance, and acting on behalf of the Director in his/her absence. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Child Support Director with considerable leeway to exercise independent judgment within the framework of applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures in the performance of duties, both in terms of planning and accomplishing work and in making decisions regarding client needs and requests. Supervision over others is required of this position. Does related work as required. Work location: 131 W. Margaret Street (ground floor) Hillsborough, NC. Background and Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) Check required.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited college with a master's degree in social sciences, public or business administration or closely related field.
• Three (3) years of progressively responsible work experience in social work, human services, or child support.
• Three (3) years of work experience in directly supervising and leading staff.
• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a driver's license valid in the State of North Carolina.

Responsibilities

• Assist in coordinating and managing daily operations of the Child Support Department.
• Provide backup to the Department Director.
• Supervise staff and oversee departmental goals and objectives.
• Assign work and review reports.
• Monitor staff compliance and act on behalf of the Director in their absence.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees