County Director 3, Child Welfare Services County

Georgia Department of Revenue•Springfield, MO

About The Position

The Georgia Department of Human Services, Division of Family & Children Services (DFCS), is seeking a County Director 3, Child Welfare Services. The position is located in Springfield, Effingham County, Georgia, and supports Effingham and Bryan counties. The role oversees Child Welfare Services and administrative operations for a Class 3 County DFCS office, managing policies and programs designed to protect children and families. It ensures mandated services prioritize child safety and service provision, and directs subordinate supervisors and staff. The position leads and administers social services programs, including public assistance and employability services; manages human resources, budgets, and administrative operations; and evaluates program effectiveness, outcomes, and compliance with state, local, and federal requirements. The selected candidate may be required to assist with departmental emergency responsibilities. The role may be subject to pre-employment drug screening and education, reference, motor vehicle, and criminal background checks.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a related area from an accredited college or university and three years of subordinate management experience in a human service delivery program; or a bachelor's degree in a related area and one year of experience as a County Director 2, Child Welfare Services (SSM071), or equivalent.
Related degrees may include social work, 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

Three or more years of experience supervising supervisors and lower-level managers with DFCS or a comparable child welfare agency managing Child Protective Services (CPS), Foster Care, and/or Adoptions.

Responsibilities

Analyze and assess the effectiveness of policies and programs to ensure identified outcome measures are achieved.
Ensure agency compliance with policies, documentation, and reporting requirements.
Build a cooperative, team-oriented environment within work units and with other agencies and providers.
Develop and maintain positive relationships in the community and with the county DFCS Board.
Develop and administer budgets.
Facilitate communication within work units and the agency on individual 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 existing programs for efficiency, effectiveness, and compliance with state, local, and federal regulations.