Child Welfare Services Program Director

Georgia Department of Revenue•Columbus, OH

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

Stronger Families for a Stronger Georgia. The Georgia Department of Human Services (DHS) is a dynamic state agency responsible for delivering a wide range of services to Georgia's most vulnerable populations. Our mission is to strengthen Georgia by providing individuals and families access to services that promote self-sufficiency, independence, and protect Georgia's vulnerable children and adults. Start your career in public service. The Georgia Department of Human Services (DHS), Division of Family & Children Services (DFCS) is seeking candidates for the position of Program Director, Child Welfare Services. This position is located in Columbus, Muscogee County, Georgia.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a related area from an accredited college or university AND two (2) years experience managing subordinate supervisors in a human service delivery program.
Bachelor's degree in a related area from an accredited college or university AND two years of experience at the lower level (CWS Administrator) or position equivalent.
Related qualifications include social work and behavioral science degrees, including but not limited to the following: social science, psychology, sociology, child development, family studies, criminal justice, education, public health and public administration.
Related experience include the provision of services in a social services environment.
Must have reliable transportation, proof of auto insurance, a valid state-issued driver’s license, and an acceptable driving history record.

Nice To Haves

Two (2) years or more years experience managing subordinate supervisors in DFCS or comparable child welfare agency, managing CPS, Foster Care and/or Adoptions.

Responsibilities

Manages the administration of policies and programs designed to protect and protect children and families.
Ensures mandated services with priority of child safety and service provision to children and families.
Directs subordinate managers and staff.
Analyzes and assesses the effectiveness of existing programs to ensure the identified outcome measures are achieved.
Assures agency compliance with policies, appropriate documentation, and reporting requirements.
Builds and encourages a cooperative team-oriented environment within unit(s) and with other agencies and providers.
Creates and maintains positive working relationships within the community and on the county DFCS Board.
Develops and administers budgets.
Facilitates communication within the unit(s)/agency on a specific case level as well as on a procedure/policy level.
Interviews, hires, directs, trains, evaluates the performance of, and when necessary, disciplines and discharges social services employees.
Leads and administers a comprehensive system of public assistance, employability, and social services.
Manages human resources and directs administrative activities for groups of social services employees.
Plans, administers, and maintains the operation of social services programs.
Reviews new and current programs to determine their efficiency, effectiveness, and compliance with state, local and federal regulations.
Serves as a member of the agency management team.
Establishes goals, objectives, policies and procedures consistent with the mission of the agency and division.
Ensures efficient and timely delivery of services.
Directs professional staff in developing their skills, delivering quality services and documenting efforts.
Promotes awareness of programs within the community.
Performs other professional responsibilities as assigned by County Director.