Senior Social Services Director – Impact & Strategy

Virginia Department of Social Services; Harrisonburg (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Harrisonburg/Rockingham County Department of Social Services Board in Harrisonburg, VA, seeks an experienced Social Services Director III to lead a medium-sized office with multiple programs and staff. This role requires strong management, policy implementation, and collaboration with community partners.

The Director will oversee diverse social services, ensure compliance, manage complex budgeting, and coordinate service delivery across divisions in alignment with federal, state, and local

Qualifications

• Knowledge of management practices and supervision
• Experience with program planning and fiscal management
• Familiarity with local, state and federal government structures and welfare regulations
• Ability to analyze social, economic and health issues affecting clients
• Understanding of budgeting, funding sources, and grant administration

Responsibilities

• Leads and manages the Social Services Department to ensure program compliance for diverse federal, state, and local programs.
• Establishes procedures, policies and standards; monitors operations and evaluates results.
• Oversees department budget and financial decisions to achieve policy goals; monitors expenditures.
• Coordinates and directs service, benefit, financial, and administrative divisions.
• Directs deputies/managers who supervise multiple division heads.
• Evaluates effectiveness of strategies, procedures and policies.
• Develops and maintains relationships with external organizations to facilitate program goals.

Skills

Management practices

Supervision

Program planning

Fiscal management

Policy & regulations

Budget formulation

Communication (oral & written)

Education

Master's degree in human services fields

Job description

Harrisonburg/Rockingham County Department of Social Services Board in Harrisonburg, VA, seeks an experienced Social Services Director III to lead a medium-sized office with multiple programs and staff. This role requires strong management, policy implementation, and collaboration with community partners.

The Director will oversee diverse social services, ensure compliance, manage complex budgeting, and coordinate service delivery across divisions in alignment with federal, state, and local