Child Welfare Services County Director - Cobb County

Georgia Department of Revenue•Marietta, GA

About The Position

The Georgia Department of Human Services (DHS), Division of Family & Children Services (DFCS), Child Welfare Services (CWS), is hiring a County Director for its office in Marietta, Cobb County, Georgia. The position reports to the Region 13 Director and leads, evaluates, and supports the development and administration of social service policies and programs intended to protect and promote the welfare of individuals and communities. The County Director directs subordinate managers and staff and administers a comprehensive system of public assistance, employability, and social services. The role includes overseeing program operations, budgets, staff, and administrative activities; assessing program effectiveness and compliance; and fostering communication and cooperative relationships within the unit, agency, community, county DFCS Board, and partner organizations. The position may require the employee to assist with departmental emergency responsibilities. The selected candidate may be subject to pre-employment screening and background checks.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a related area from an accredited college or university.
Six years of experience, including four years managing subordinate managers or supervisors in a human service delivery program; alternatively, a bachelor's degree and five years of experience at the lower-level County Director, Child Welfare Services (SSM074) position or equivalent.
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

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

Responsibilities

Analyze and assess existing policies and programs to determine whether 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.
Develop and maintain positive relationships within the community and on the county DFCS Board.
Develop and administer budgets.
Facilitate communication within units and the agency on case-specific and policy or procedure matters.
Interview, hire, direct, train, evaluate, discipline, and discharge social services employees as needed.
Lead and administer a comprehensive system of public assistance, employability, and social services.
Manage human resources and direct administrative activities for social services employee groups.
Plan, administer, and maintain social services program operations.
Review new and current programs for efficiency, effectiveness, and compliance with state, local, and federal regulations.