County Director 5, Child Welfare Services

State-of-Georgi; Savannah (GA); Hybrid; USD 88,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Georgia is seeking a County Director 5, Child Welfare Services in Savannah for the Department of Human Services. You will oversee Child Welfare Services and administrative operations of a County DFCS office, guiding policies to protect children and families and ensuring mandated services with priority on safety.

Lead subordinate managers, manage budgets, and drive program effectiveness while coordinating with community partners and the DFCS Board.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related area from an accredited college or university.
• Five (5) years of experience including three (3) years of management of subordinate managers/supervisors.
• Experience with DFCS or comparable child welfare agency managing CPS, Foster Care and/or Adoptions.

Responsibilities

• Direct subordinate managers and staff within the DFCS office.
• Analyze and assess program effectiveness to meet outcome measures.
• Ensure compliance with state, local, and federal regulations and reporting requirements.
• Develop and administer budgets and coordinate with county DFCS Board.

Skills

Staff supervision

Leadership

Policy implementation

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Budgeting software

Job description

Explore a World of Opportunity with the State of Georgia!We are the force that drives Georgia!Georgia State Government is a large enterprise, composed of various agencies and entities with a common goal to improve the lives of Georgia's more than 10 million citizens!Join Team Georgia and impact lives everyday while receiving a robust benefits package designed for every stage of your career!Job Title:County Director 5, Child Welfare ServicesAgency:Family and Children Services, Division ofJob Requisition ID:JR0000005259Shift:Day (United States of America)Compensation Details:$103,000Job Description:Stronger Families for a Stronger Georgia. The Georgia Department of Human Services (DHS) is a dynamic state agency responsible for delivering a wide range of services to Georgia's most vulnerable populations. Our mission is to strengthen Georgia by providing individuals and families access to services that promote self-sufficiency, independence, and protect Georgia's vulnerable children and adults.Start your career in public service. The Georgia Department of Human Services (DHS), Division of Family & Children Services (DFCS is seeking applicants for the position of County Director 5, Child Welfare Services. This position is located in Savannah, Chatham County, Georgia.What we offer. Enjoy a generous benefits package that includes unique training opportunities, employee retirement plan: 401(k) plan and 457 plan, 13 paid holidays, vacation & sick leave, medical, dental, vision, long/short-term care, life insurance, and employee discount programs; in addition to telework opportunities depending upon the position(s).JOIN OUR TEAM!!!Job Description: Oversees Child Welfare Services and administrative operations of a Class 5 County DFCS office. Leads the administration of policies and programs designed to protect and protect children and families. Ensures mandated services with priority of child safety and service provision to children and families. Provides leadership to subordinate managers and staff.Role and Responsibilities:· Direct subordinate managers and staff.· Analyzes and assesses the effectiveness of existing programs to ensure the identified outcome measures are achieved.· 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.· Develops and administers budgets.· Facilities communication within the units(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.Minimum QualificationsBachelor's degree in a related area from an accredited college or university AND five (5) years of experience which includes three (3) years of management of subordinate managers/supervisors in a human service delivery program.ORBachelor's degree in a related area from an accredited college or university AND three (3) years of experience at the lower level (County Director 4) or position equivalent.Preferred Skills/Qualifications:Three (3) or more years supervising supervisors & lower-level managers experience with DFCS or comparablechild welfare agency managing Child Protective Services (CPS), Foster Care and/or Adoptions.Additional Information:For more detailed information about the Georgia Department Human Services visit https://dhs.georgia.govEmployment InformationCurrent State employees are subject to State Personnel Board (SPB) Rules regarding salary.DHS is an Equal Opportunity EmployerIf you require accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), email the request by the closing date of this announcement to: [e-mail] candidate selected for this position may be subject to pre-employment drug screening, education verification, reference, motor vehicle records, and criminal background checks.DHS accepts educational credential recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and/or the US Department of Education (DOE) will be considered. DHS will contact educational institutions to verify degree, diploma, licensure, etc.As an employee of DHS, in the event of an identified emergency you may be required, as a term and condition of employment, to assist in meeting the emergency responsibilities of the department.Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring official for next steps in the selection process. Only applicants who are selected and interviewed will receive notification.This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.Minimum Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in a related area from an accredited college or university and five (5) years of experience which includes three (3) years of management of subordinate managers/supervisors in a human service delivery program; or Bachelor's degree in a related area from an accredited college or university and three (3) years of experience at the lower level Cnty Dir 4, Child Welfare Svcs (SSM073) or position equivalent.Equal Employment Opportunity EmployerThe State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services.Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.