Social Services Director

Robeson County; Lumberton (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Robeson County in North Carolina seeks the Social Services Director to lead the county's Social Services division within the Human Services Agency. The role plans, organizes, administers, and evaluates all mandated programs and ensures compliance with state and federal law while guiding program areas to protect residents' well-being.

The individual must have a Master’s degree in a relevant field with extensive leadership experience in human services administration, and meet credential

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required in a relevant field.
• Extensive experience in human services administration with supervisory responsibilities.
• Valid North Carolina driver’s license required upon hire.
• Criminal background check required by Robeson County.

Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes, administers, and evaluates the full scope of mandated social services programs; ensures compliance with state and federal law.
• Provides leadership to all program areas; protects well-being and self-sufficiency of residents served.

Education

Master’s degree in Social Work, Public Administration, Public Health, or related field

Job description

Example of Duties

Under the authority delegated by the Robeson County HHS Director pursuant to G.S. 108Aƀ14(b), the Social Services Director exercises all statutory powers and duties of a county director of social services. This position serves as the executive and administrative head of the Social Services division within the consolidated Human Services Agency, as provided under G.S. 153Aƀ77. The Director plans, organizes, administers, and evaluates the full scope of mandated social services programs; ensures compliance with state and federal law; provides leadership to all program areas; and ensures the protection, well‑being, and self‑sufficiency of residents served by the agency. Reports to the Robeson County HHS Director/County Manager.

Education and Experience

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Public Administration, Public Health, or related field. Extensive experience in human services administration, including supervisory responsibilities.
• Equivalent combinations of training and experience may be considered as allowed by statute.
• Valid North Carolina driver’s license required upon hire and duration of employment.
• Out of state driver’s license will be accepted only if the individual is a permanent resident of that state.
• Must take and successfully pass a pre-employment drug test, Motor Vehicle Records driver license check, as well as submit to random, reasonable suspicion, and post-accident drug and alcohol testing.
• A criminal background check must be completed by the County of Robeson for potential applicants.

We are an equal opportunity employer

Robeson County Local Government considers applicants on the basis of qualifications and without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, disability or any other legally protected status.

Special Requirements

The candidate is required to be a permanent resident of Robeson County within (1) One year of employment.