County Director 5, Child Welfare Services

Georgia Department of Revenue•Savannah, GA

About The Position

The Georgia Department of Human Services (DHS), Division of Family & Children Services (DFCS), is seeking a County Director 5, Child Welfare Services, located in Savannah, Chatham County, Georgia. The position oversees Child Welfare Services and administrative operations of a Class 5 County DFCS office. It leads the administration of policies and programs to protect children and families, ensures mandated services with priority given to child safety and service provision, and provides leadership to subordinate managers and staff.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a related area from an accredited college or university.
Five years of experience, including three years managing subordinate managers or supervisors in a human service delivery program; or three years of experience at the lower-level County Director 4 position or an equivalent position.
The selected candidate may be subject to pre-employment drug screening, education verification, reference checks, motor vehicle records checks, and criminal background checks.
In the event of an identified emergency, the employee may be required to assist with the department's emergency responsibilities.

Nice To Haves

Three or more years 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

Direct subordinate managers and staff.
Analyze and assess existing 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 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 specific cases and on procedure and policy matters.
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 current programs for efficiency, effectiveness, and compliance with state, local, and federal regulations.