Deputy Regional Manager

South Dakota State Government; Pierre (SD); On-site; USD 68,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid holidays

Vacation & sick leave

Retirement benefits

Job summary

The Department of Social Services - Division of Child Protection Services in Rapid City, SD seeks a Deputy Regional Manager to lead regional HR functions, staff development, and recruitment strategy. You will oversee operations across multiple counties, mentor supervisors, ensure compliance, and guide strategic planning to improve child protection service delivery.

Candidate must hold a bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent leadership experience, with strong abilities in change

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in social or behavioral sciences or related field.
• Leadership experience in program or operations management may substitute for education.
• Relevant experience in human resources or social services is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage regional human resources functions.
• Lead employee training and onboarding programs.
• Work with regional supervisors to manage staff development and performance.
• Develop and lead recruitment and retention strategies.
• Lead and manage the hiring process to include interview and selection.
• Assist the Regional Manager with overall regional operations, strategic planning, and organizational goals.
• Ensure compliance with agency policies, procedures, and applicable law and regulations.
• Analyze regional data to identify trends, evaluate performance, and develop solutions.
• Approve and process misc. payments.
• Complete administrative due process.
• Provide supervision of support staff.
• Gather and monitor data to identify trends and solutions.
• Represent the region through occasional travel, public speaking, meetings, and community engagement.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Human Resources

Recruitment

Staff Training

Performance Management

Data Analysis

Policy Compliance

Communication

Strategic Planning

Travel

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Job ID: 37486

Agency: Department of Social Services - Division of Child Protection Services

Location: Rapid City, SD Salary: $79,499.84 annually, depending on qualifications

Pay Grade: GL

Closing Date: open until filled

This is a Full-Time position with the Department of Social Services. For more information on the Department of Social Services, please visit https://dss.sd.gov/.

Make an Impact. Lead with Purpose. Join Us.

Help protect South Dakota's children and strengthen families by applying your leadership where it matters most.

This position will be responsible for assisting with leading Child Protection Service delivery in Harding, Butte, Lawrence, Meade, Pennington, Custer and Fall River counties. Service delivery is administered through offices in Spearfish and Rapid City. Service delivery boundaries and office locations are subject to change based on agency needs.

This is your opportunity to lead essential human services, ensure operational excellence, and support frontline teams dedicated to child safety and well-being.

As the Deputy Regional Manager, this position will primarily be responsible for the following:

• Manage regional human resources functions.
• Lead employee training and onboarding programs.
• Work with regional supervisors to manage staff development and performance.
• Develop and lead recruitment and retention strategies.
• Lead and manage the hiring process to include interview and selection.
• Assist the Regional Manager with overall regional operations, strategic planning, and organizational goals.
• Ensure compliance with agency policies, procedures, and applicable law and regulations.
• Analyze regional data to identify trends, evaluate performance, and develop solutions.
• Approve and process misc. payments.
• Complete administrative due process.
• Provide supervision of support staff.
• Gather and monitor data to identify trends and solutions.
• Represent the region through occasional travel, public speaking, meetings, and community engagement.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

A bachelor's degree in social or behavioral sciences, human services, business administration, public administration, education, public health, or a related field.

Comparable leadership experience in program or operations management may be considered in place of educational requirements, relevant experience in human resources or social services may also be taken into account.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• lead organizational change and inspire high performance in staff;
• identify problem areas, develop and implement correction action plans
• work independently and/or as a member of a variety of teams to consistently meet regional and division goals;
• develop, maintain, and strengthen partnerships with others inside and outside the region;
• recognize, define and solve problems using common sense, reasoning, and resourcefulness;
• ensure effective recruitment, selection, training, performance monitoring and corrective action of the staff in the region;
• make sound, timely decisions and exercise good judgment in complex or sensitive situations;
• communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with staff, leadership, stakeholders, and community partners

Additional Requirements:

This position is exempt from the Civil Service Act. This position is eligible for Veterans' Preference per ARSD 55:10:02:08.

Successful applicant(s) will be required to undertake a background investigation. An arrest/conviction record will not necessarily bar employment. Successful applicant(s) will undergo an abuse and neglect screening.

The State of South Dakota does not sponsor work visas for new or existing employees. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete an Employment Eligibility Verification, Form I-9. The State of South Dakota as an employer will be using E-Verify to complete employment eligibility verification upon hire.

The State of South Dakota offers $0 premium employee health insurance option plus eleven paid holidays, generous vacation and sick leave accrual, dental, vision, and other insurance options, and retirement benefits. You can view our benefits information here . This position is a member of Class A retirement under SDRS.

South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources and Administration Telephone: [phone] Email: [e-mail] http://bhr.sd.gov/workforus

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