Social Services Director

Churchill County • Fallon, NV

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Join a dedicated team committed to strengthening our community as Churchill County’s next Social Services Director. We’re seeking a compassionate, forward-thinking leader who is passionate about supporting residents, enhancing critical programs, and promoting dignity and well-being for all. If you’re driven to make a meaningful impact, lead with integrity, and collaborate with partners to create positive change, we invite you to bring your expertise and vision to this vital role. Your leadership can help shape a brighter future for our county. This department head level position is responsible for planning, organizing and managing the functions, activities and staff of the County’s Social Services Department, including, but not limited to, Public Guardianship, Aging and Disabilities Services, Indigent Services, and Regional Transportation. This position engages in extensive grant writing and administration tasks and provides expert professional assistance to County management staff in Social Services areas.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, or a closely related field; AND five (5) years of managerial experience in a social services agency environment; OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Knowledge of: Principles and practices of employee supervision, including selection, work planning, organization, performance review and evaluation, and employee training and discipline.
• Principles, practices and resources for social service provision in an urban/rural community setting.
• Principles and practices of case management.
• Socioeconomic, cultural and community factors related to the provision of social services and managing social services programs.
• Funding sources and their requirements for social service programs.
• Administrative principles and practices, including goal setting, program development, implementation and evaluation.
• Principles and practices of developing teams, motivating employees and managing in a team environment.
• Principles and practices of budget development and administration.
• Applicable laws, codes and regulations.
• Computer applications related to the work.
• Record management principles and practices.
• Techniques for dealing with a variety of individuals from various socioeconomic, ethnic and cultural backgrounds, often in situations which may be stressful.
• Skill in: Planning, organizing and administering a comprehensive social service delivery program.
• Administering programs and staff.
• Training others in policies and procedures related to the work.
• Developing and implementing goals, objectives, policies, procedures and work standards.
• Developing effective work teams and motivating individuals to meet goals and objectives and provide customer services in the most cost effective and efficient manner.
• Understanding, applying and explaining complex federal, state and local laws related to the areas of responsibility.
• Preparing clear and concise reports, correspondence and other written materials.
• Making effective oral presentations to large and small groups.
• Using initiative and independent judgment within general policy guidelines.
• Dealing successfully with a variety of individuals from various socioeconomic, ethnic and cultural backgrounds, in person and over the telephone.
• Nevada Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Manages assigned staff and directs the activities of assigned staff; coordinates, prioritizes and assigns tasks and projects; tracks and reviews work progress and activities; directs the recruitment and selection of staff; undertakes disciplinary action as required; conducts performance evaluations; ensures appropriate scheduling of staff to ensure proper operational coverage.
• Develops and directs the implementation of goals, objectives, policies, procedures and work standards for the department; directs the preparation and administration of the department's budget.
• Contributes to the overall quality of the department's service provision by developing and coordinating work teams and by reviewing, recommending and implementing improved policies and procedures.
• Confers with County management regarding major departmental activities or problems; confers and coordinates departmental activities with service providers in various public and private organizations to ensure that resources are appropriately utilized and that all clients receive the most effective provision of service; attends community meetings to provide information regarding departmental services and receive information regarding community and client needs.
• Writes and coordinates applications for state, federal, foundation and other grants, ensuring compliance with applicable state and federal statutes, regulations and/or guidelines; administers departmental grants to be sure timetables and all grant requirements are being met.
• Oversees the public guardianship program; ensures the wellbeing of the person and estate of protected persons in the public guardianship program.
• Coordinates and supports the activities of the Social Services Advisory Board.
• Represents the agency and the County on boards that assist in human services issues; makes presentations before the Board, legislature and federal representatives; oversees the best interests of the County and its clients in the areas of service provision and funding.
• Develops and manages programing to support the aging, disabled, and indigent populations of Churchill County.
• Oversees the operations of the Life Center, CART, and transitional housing programs to provide the community access to services that support healthy and independent living for residents.
• Implement specialty federal programs such as Congregate Meals, Meals on Wheels, Homemaker, FTA Regional Transportation, and homeless housing services.
• Support creation of needed behavioral and physical health programs and public access to community resources and services.
• Directs the selection of staff and provides for their training and professional development; interprets County policies and procedures to employees; ensures effective morale, productivity and discipline of department staff.
• Reviews the most complex or sensitive cases or complaints; may preside at hearings or investigate as appropriate; makes determinations and resolves problems or complaints.
• Directs analytical studies; develops and reviews reports of findings, alternatives and recommendations; directs the maintenance of accurate records and files.
• Prepares and directs the preparation of a variety of written correspondence, reports, procedures and other written materials.
• Monitors and interprets changes in ordinances and regulations, funding source availability and requirements and other developments affecting the social service program; recommends and implements policy and procedural changes to meet changes and requirements.
• Represents the County with dignity, integrity, and a spirit of cooperation in all relationships with staff and the public.

Benefits

• Employer paid health care ($12,880 per year)
• Employer paid contributions to the Public Employees Retirement System ($42,286 per year)
• Exempt from Social Security payments ($6,903 per year)

What This Job Offers

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