Child Welfare Services County Director - Clayton County

Family and Children Services, Division of•Jonesboro, AR

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 County Director leads, evaluates, and assists with developing and administering policies and programs designed to protect and promote the social welfare of individuals and communities. The position directs subordinate managers and staff and reports to the Region 13 Director. The role leads and administers public assistance, employability, and social services; plans and maintains social services programs; manages employees and administrative activities; and develops and administers budgets. The County Director also assesses program effectiveness and regulatory compliance, supports communication and teamwork, and maintains working relationships with the community, agencies, providers, and the county DFCS Board.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a related area from an accredited college or university, and five years of experience, including three years managing subordinate managers or supervisors in a human service delivery program; or a bachelor's degree in a related area and three years of experience at the lower-level County Director, Child Welfare Services (SSM073) position or equivalent.
Related education 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

A 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 the effectiveness of existing policies and programs to ensure identified outcome measures are achieved.
Ensure agency compliance with policies, documentation, and reporting requirements.
Build and encourage a cooperative, team-oriented environment within work 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 work units and the agency at both case and procedure or policy levels.
Interview, hire, direct, train, evaluate, discipline when necessary, and discharge social services employees.
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 programs.
Review new and current programs for efficiency, effectiveness, and compliance with state, local, and federal regulations.