Senior County Director, Child Welfare Services

Georgia Department of Revenue; Savannah (GA); Hybrid; USD 93,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telework opportunities

Generous benefits package

Job summary

Georgia Department of Human Services in Savannah, GA is seeking a County Director 5 for Child Welfare Services. You will oversee DFCS operations, lead managers, and ensure child safety and service provision, with emphasis on collaboration and compliance.

The role requires strong leadership in a complex public service setting, budgeting, and strategic administration, with telework options depending on position. Join a mission-driven agency serving Georgia’s communities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related area and five years of experience including three years of management of subordinate managers/supervisors in a human service delivery program.
• Experience leading subordinate managers and staff in a DFCS-like environment.
• Preferred: three years supervising supervisors in child welfare (CPS/Foster Care/Adoptions).

Responsibilities

• Direct subordinate managers and staff.
• Analyze program effectiveness to meet outcome measures.
• Ensure compliance with policies, documentation, and reporting requirements.
• Build a cooperative team environment within units and with other agencies.
• Develops and administers budgets.
• Lead and administer public assistance and social services programs.

Skills

People management

Program administration

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related area

Job description

Georgia Department of Human Services in Savannah, GA is seeking a County Director 5 for Child Welfare Services. You will oversee DFCS operations, lead managers, and ensure child safety and service provision, with emphasis on collaboration and compliance.

The role requires strong leadership in a complex public service setting, budgeting, and strategic administration, with telework options depending on position. Join a mission-driven agency serving Georgia’s communities.