Social Services Assistant Director I - Lead Programs

Virginia Department of Social Services; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Virginia Department of Social Services is seeking an Assistant Director I to lead a major program area, advise the Social Service Director on key issues, and undertake special projects. The role involves providing guidance to staff, coordinating across Benefits, Social Work, Financial, or Administrative divisions, and ensuring smooth operations in the director's absence.

The position requires strong leadership, policy knowledge, and the ability to manage programs and staff through managers

Qualifications

• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: See management series for the appropriate program area (Benefits, Social Work, Financial, or Administrative).

Responsibilities

• Supervises supervisory staff; acts in the place of the Social Services Director when absent.
• Plans, organizes and directs staff / programs.
• Conducts meetings as necessary; For additional information see the management series for the appropriate program area (Benefits, Social Work, Financial, or Administrative).

Job description

The Virginia Department of Social Services is seeking an Assistant Director I to lead a major program area, advise the Social Service Director on key issues, and undertake special projects. The role involves providing guidance to staff, coordinating across Benefits, Social Work, Financial, or Administrative divisions, and ensuring smooth operations in the director's absence.

The position requires strong leadership, policy knowledge, and the ability to manage programs and staff through managers