Child Welfare Services County Director - Clayton County

Georgia Department of Revenue•Jonesboro, AR

4d•$90,000 - $90,000

About The Position

The Georgia Department of Human Services, Division of Family & Children Services, Child Welfare Services, is seeking a County Director in Jonesboro, Clayton County, Georgia. The role leads, evaluates, and assists with developing and administering social service and community agency policies and programs designed to protect and promote the welfare of individuals and communities. The County Director directs subordinate managers and staff and reports to the Region 13 Director. The position leads and administers public assistance, employability, and social services programs; oversees their operations and compliance; manages budgets and human resources; and builds working relationships within the community, the county DFCS Board, and partner agencies. Compensation is $90,000. The position is listed for the day shift.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a related area from an accredited college or university.
Either five years of experience, including three years managing subordinate managers or supervisors in a human service delivery program, or three years of experience at the lower-level County Director, Child Welfare Services (SSM073), or equivalent position.
Related qualifications may include degrees in social work, behavioral science, social science, psychology, sociology, child development, family studies, criminal justice, education, public health, or public administration.
Related experience includes providing services in a social services environment.
Reliable transportation, proof of auto insurance, a valid state-issued driver's license, and an acceptable driving history record.

Nice To Haves

A master's degree in a related area from an accredited college or university and two years of managing subordinate managers or supervisors in a human service delivery program.

Responsibilities

Analyze and assess the effectiveness of existing policies and programs to ensure outcome measures are achieved.
Ensure agency compliance with policies, documentation, and reporting requirements.
Build and encourage a cooperative, team-oriented environment within units and with other agencies and providers.
Create and maintain positive working relationships within the community and on the county DFCS Board.
Develop and administer budgets.
Facilitate communication within units and the agency about specific cases and procedures or 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.