Senior Social Services Director - Strategy & Budget

New LHRC External Career Site; Harrisonburg (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The Harrisonburg/Rockingham County Department of Social Services Board is seeking an experienced human services professional to lead a Level III social services department in Harrisonburg, Virginia. This role oversees a complex portfolio of programs, requires strong leadership, fiscal oversight, and collaboration with community partners.

The position emphasizes management of diverse federal/state/local programs, policy development, and budget administration, with responsibilities across staff

Qualifications

• Master's degree in human services, behavioral science, counseling, business or public administration or related field with supervisory/management experience.
• Strong knowledge of social work, human services administration, and program funding sources.
• Experience with budgeting, policy development, and staff recruitment and development.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Social Services Department to ensure compliance across programs.
• Establish procedures, policies and standards; monitor operations and evaluate results.
• Plan and oversee budget and financial decisions to meet policy goals; monitor expenditures.
• Coordinate and direct multiple service, benefit, financial, and administrative divisions.
• Supervise deputy/assistant directors and multiple division managers.
• Develop and maintain relationships with external organizations to facilitate goals.
• Represent the agency before boards, councils and external partners.

Skills

Supervision

Budget management

Policy implementation

Communication (oral & writing)

Research methods

Program planning

Contract negotiation

Education

Master's degree in human services or related field

Job description

The Harrisonburg/Rockingham County Department of Social Services Board is seeking an experienced human services professional to lead a Level III social services department in Harrisonburg, Virginia. This role oversees a complex portfolio of programs, requires strong leadership, fiscal oversight, and collaboration with community partners.

The position emphasizes management of diverse federal/state/local programs, policy development, and budget administration, with responsibilities across staff