Deputy Regional Manager – Child Protection Services

South Dakota State Government; Pierre (SD); On-site; USD 72,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid holidays

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Department of Social Services - Division of Child Protection Services in Rapid City, SD seeks a Deputy Regional Manager to lead regional HR functions, oversee staff development, and drive recruitment strategies while ensuring compliance with policies and laws. The role covers multiple counties and involves occasional travel and community engagement.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or comparable leadership experience in program/operations management with related

Qualifications

• 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 be taken into account.

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

HR management

Staff training

Recruitment

Performance mgmt

Data analysis

Policy compliance

Public speaking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Leadership experience

Job description

Department of Social Services - Division of Child Protection Services in Rapid City, SD seeks a Deputy Regional Manager to lead regional HR functions, oversee staff development, and drive recruitment strategies while ensuring compliance with policies and laws. The role covers multiple counties and involves occasional travel and community engagement.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or comparable leadership experience in program/operations management with related