Fulton County Deputy Director

Family and Children Services, Division of; North Carolina; On-site; USD 77,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telework opportunities

401(k) & 457 plan

Paid holidays and vacation

Life insurance

Job summary

Family and Children Services in Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia, seeks a Deputy Director of Child Welfare Services to guide program delivery and ensure compliance with state and federal requirements.

The role focuses on budgets, staff supervision, and interagency collaboration to strengthen families and protect vulnerable children.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field plus five years of subordinate management experience in a human service delivery program.
• Five years of experience at the lower level Cnty Deputy Dir 5, Child Welfare Services or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes and assesses the effectiveness of existing programs to meet outcome measures.
• Ensures agency compliance with policies, documentation, and reporting requirements.
• Leads and develops a cooperative, team-oriented environment within units and with partner agencies.
• Manages budgets and administrative activities for groups of social services employees.
• Plans and maintains operations of social services programs and evaluates new/existing programs for efficiency.

Skills

Management experience

Public service leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in related area + 5 years subordinate management experience

Five years of experience at lower level Cnty Dpty Dir 5 or equivalent

Job description

Job Title

Fulton County Deputy Director

Agency

Family and Children Services

Job Requisition ID

JR0000006455

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Compensation Details

$76,821.60 - $101,879.70

Job 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 Deputy Director, Child Welfare Services.

This position is located in Atlanta, Fulton 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).

Role and Responsibilities

• 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.
• Facilitates communication within the unit(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 Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related area from an accredited college or university AND five (5) years of subordinate management experience in a human service delivery program.
• OR Five (5) years of experience at the lower level Cnty Dpty Dir 5, Child Welfare Svc (SSM084) or position equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in a related area from an accredited college or university AND Two (2) years of management of subordinate managers/supervisors in a human service delivery program.
• OR Related certification AND Two (2) years of management of subordinate managers/supervisors in a human service delivery program.
• OR Three years of experience at the lower level Mgr 2, Social Svcs (SSM011) or position equivalent.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related area from an accredited college or university and five (5) years of subordinate management experience in a human service delivery program or five (5) years of experience at the lower level Cnty Dpty Dir 5, Child Welfare Svc (SSM084) or position equivalent.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

The 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.

Georgia State Government is a large enterprise, composed of various entities with a common goal to improve the lives of Georgia's 10 million citizens. With nearly 62,000 employees, we are one of the single largest employer in the state. Public service opportunities stretch across the state as employees live and work in all 159 counties. From traditional fields such as accounting, nursing, and engineering to unique fields like forestry and natural resources management, Georgia state government provides a world of opportunity.