Child Welfare Services County Director - Cobb County

Family and Children Services, Division of•Marietta, GA

About The Position

The Georgia Department of Human Services (DHS), Division of Family & Children Services (DFCS), Child Welfare Services (CWS), is seeking a County Director for its Marietta, Cobb County, Georgia location. The position reports to the Region 13 Director and leads, evaluates, and supports the development and administration of social service policies and programs designed to protect and promote the welfare of individuals and communities. The director directs subordinate managers and staff and leads a comprehensive system of public assistance, employability, and social services. The role oversees program operations, budgets, compliance, human resources, and administrative activities. It assesses program effectiveness and outcome measures, fosters cooperation within the unit and with external agencies and providers, and maintains relationships with the community and county DFCS Board. The position may require the selected candidate to assist with the department’s emergency responsibilities. Candidates must have reliable transportation, proof of auto insurance, a valid state-issued driver’s license, and an acceptable driving history. The position may be subject to pre-employment drug screening and verification of education, references, motor vehicle records, and criminal background.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a related area from an accredited college or university and six years of experience, including four years managing subordinate managers or supervisors in a human service delivery program; or a bachelor's degree in a related area and five years of experience at the lower-level County Director, Child Welfare Services position or equivalent.
Related qualifications may include 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 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.
Promote 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 on case-specific and procedural or policy 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 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.