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Virginia Department of Social Services•Lexington, VA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Rockbridge Department of Social Services Board is seeking a dynamic, dedicated and experienced human services professional to lead a Level II social services department in Lexington, Virginia. The Social Services Director II is the second level in the group for Social Services Directors. Employees are responsible for all social service and financial program areas in a moderate size office with varied and complex programs and for supervising managers. The successful candidate has an opportunity to build a well-trained collaborative staff and workplace for the successful delivery of services and benefits.

Requirements

Considerable knowledge of the current social, economic, and health issues relating to clients in jurisdiction
Considerable knowledge of Social Security Act
Considerable knowledge of laws and regulations on administration of welfare services
Considerable knowledge of social services offered in the county or city
Considerable knowledge of available public and private resources and services for the needy
Considerable knowledge of social work case load management
Considerable knowledge of methods and techniques of counseling with clients
Considerable knowledge of literature, trends and developments in the field of human services administration
Considerable knowledge of basic principles of community organization and supervision
Comprehensive knowledge of management practices and principles of supervision
Comprehensive knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, and coordination of people and resources
Comprehensive knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, training, compensation and benefits, and personnel information systems
Comprehensive knowledge of program planning, fiscal management and program funding sources
Comprehensive knowledge of organization and structure of local, State and Federal government, and volunteer agencies, particularly regarding human services
Comprehensive knowledge of research methods and statistical analysis
Skill in operating office equipment including the personal computer and related equipment
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with others
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with diverse groups of persons
Demonstrated ability to conduct research
Demonstrated ability to plan and direct social services programs of varied natures
Demonstrated ability to interpret and implement policies and regulations and enforce local, state and federal laws, ordinances, rules and regulations
Demonstrated ability to supervise the work of division managers that supervise multiple programs and administrative supervisors
Demonstrated ability to mobilize community support and generate community awareness of programs offered in the community
Demonstrated ability to establish and implement effective management and administrative programs and procedures
Demonstrated ability to represent the agency before the Boards or Councils
Demonstrated ability to provide reasoning and application of logical thinking for problem solving
Demonstrated ability to provide leadership in system designs, personnel management, and budget formulation
Demonstrated ability to negotiate contracts to support program and policy objectives
Demonstrated ability to analyze, initiate, concentrate and be creative with ingenuity
Master's degree in the human services field, behavioral science, counseling, business or public administration or related field supplemented with professional experience in social work or other human services field with considerable supervisory or other management work experience OR any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities
Acceptable background checks
A valid driver's license allowing operation of a motor vehicle in the State of Virginia
Finalist candidate must submit fingerprinting and provide personal descriptive information for a criminal history record check through the Central Criminal Records Exchange and a search of the Central Registry

Nice To Haves

Leadership experience in a DSS setting
Familiarity of the County of Rockbridge or surrounding areas

Responsibilities

Establishes the goals and objectives for the Department of Social Services
Administers the Social Services Benefits Programs and Service Programs
Authorizes, coordinates and directs the programs of multiple divisions
Communicates the mission of the agency and duties of each division
Manages and coordinates workflow of division managers
Works with Board of Social Services in the preparation of agenda of administrative matters
Provides the board with comprehensive, meaningful metrics in concise format and accurately explains and remediates any metric falling short of jointly established goals
Anticipates, plans, initiates, and implements strategically to meet changing regulations and laws
Establishes and consistently maintains positive, collaborative, productive working relationships with partner agencies including law enforcement, mandated reporters, community service providers (e.g., domestic violence agencies), and legal system partners (e.g., judiciary, Commonwealth Attorneys)
Plans, budgets, and oversees the move into the newly built office complex
Recommends policy and legislation changes through the presentation of reports and budget items, impact statements and directives
Makes short-term and long-term decisions based on needs/problems, data, state and national trends and directives, and task force findings
Obtains and manages the agency's resources
Prepares agency budgets
Tracks expenditures, anticipates trends and redirects resources based on priority of needs
Authorizes expenditures for special funds
Determines need for new programs/services or need to modify existing ones
Interviews, hires, and reassigns staff as needed
Communicates Social Services program
Acts as a department spokesman with public and liaison on legislative issues
Serves on committees and boards and gives presentations as needed or requested
May delegate responsibilities of typical personnel matters and daily operation of the agency to division managers
Approves special placements of children pending formal action by the Board of Social Services
Communicates and plans with other human services administrators
Interprets policy and programs to other agencies