County Director 5, Child Welfare Services

Family and Children Services, Division of•Savannah, GA

About The Position

The Georgia Department of Human Services, Division of Family & Children Services, 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, leading policies and programs designed to protect children and families. The director ensures mandated services prioritize child safety and service provision and provides leadership to subordinate managers and staff. The role administers social services programs and public assistance, employability, and social services systems; manages staff and administrative activities; and is responsible for program effectiveness, regulatory compliance, budgets, and community and agency relationships. The position may require assisting with the department’s emergency responsibilities if an emergency is identified. Compensation is listed as $103,000. The State of Georgia offers a benefits package that includes training opportunities, retirement plans, paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, insurance coverage, employee discounts, and telework opportunities depending on the position.

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; alternatively, three years of experience at the lower-level County Director 4, Child Welfare Services position or equivalent.
Educational credentials must be recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation and/or the U.S. Department of Education.
The selected candidate may be subject to pre-employment drug screening, education verification, reference checks, motor vehicle records checks, and criminal background checks.

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.
Promote a cooperative, team-oriented environment within the unit and with other agencies and providers.
Maintain positive working relationships in the community and on the county DFCS Board.
Develop and administer budgets.
Facilitate communication within the units and agency about cases, procedures, and 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 current programs for efficiency, effectiveness, and compliance with state, local, and federal regulations.
Assist in meeting the department’s emergency responsibilities when an identified emergency requires it.