Child Welfare Services Administrator (Program Director)

Georgia Department of Revenue•Danielsville, GA

About The Position

The Georgia Department of Human Services’ Division of Family & Children Services (DFCS), Child Welfare, is seeking a Child Welfare Services Administrator (Program Director) in Danielsville, Madison County. The position reports to the County Director and leads and administers social services programs, including public assistance and employability services. The administrator oversees program operations, budgets, staff, administrative activities, compliance, and program effectiveness, while fostering teamwork and working relationships with community partners and the county DFCS Board. The role requires a related bachelor’s degree and either two years of job-related supervisory experience in a human service delivery program or two years of experience as a Child Welfare Services Case Manager Supervisor (SSP073) or equivalent. The position is designated as a day shift role. Compensation is listed as $73,000. Telework opportunities may be available depending on the position.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a related area from an accredited college or university.
Two years of job-related supervisory experience in a human service delivery program, or two years of experience at the lower-level Child Welfare Services Case Manager Supervisor (SSP073) or an equivalent position.
Related degree fields may include social work, social science, psychology, sociology, child development, family studies, criminal justice, education, public health, public administration, or nursing.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work as a team.
Interpersonal skills.
Flexibility, time management, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

Analyze and assess existing programs to ensure identified outcome measures are achieved.
Ensure agency compliance with policies, documentation, and reporting requirements.
Promote a cooperative, team-oriented environment within units and with other agencies and providers.
Build and maintain positive relationships in the community and on the county DFCS Board.
Develop and administer budgets.
Facilitate communication within units and the agency about cases, procedures, and policies.
Interview, hire, direct, train, evaluate, discipline, and discharge social services employees as necessary.
Lead and administer a comprehensive system of public assistance, employability, and social services.
Manage human resources and direct administrative activities for groups of social services employees.
Plan, administer, and maintain social services program operations.
Review new and current programs for efficiency, effectiveness, and compliance with state, local, and federal regulations.