County Director 3, Child Welfare Services

Georgia Department of Revenue • Douglas, AZ

9d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Georgia Department of Human Services (DHS), Division of Family & Children Services (DFCS) is seeking applicants for the position of County Director 3, Child Welfare Services. This position is located in Douglas, Coffee County, Georgia. The role oversees Child Welfare Services and administrative operations of a Class 3 County DFCS office, leading the administration of policies and programs designed to protect children and families. It ensures mandated services with a priority on child safety and service provision to children and families, and directs subordinate supervisors and staff.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related area from an accredited college or university AND three (3) years of supervisory experience in a human service delivery program.
• Bachelor's degree in a related area from an accredited college or university AND one (1) year of experience at the lower level Cnty Dir 2, Child Welfare Svcs (SSM071) or position equivalent.
• Must have reliable transportation, proof of auto insurance, a valid state-issued driver’s license and an acceptable driving history record.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Develop 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.

Benefits

• flexible work schedule
• unique training opportunities
• employee retirement plan
• 401(k) plan
• 457 plan
• 13 paid holidays
• vacation & sick leave
• medical
• dental
• vision
• long/short-term care
• life insurance
• employee discount programs
• telework opportunities depending upon the position

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level