Social Services Programs Director

City of Opa Locka; Florida; On-site; USD 67,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Opa-Locka is seeking a Social Services Manager to plan, develop, and oversee programs that address housing stability, food assistance, senior services, mental health access, and crisis intervention for residents.

You will supervise staff and contractors, manage the departmental budget, pursue grants, and collaborate with local agencies and nonprofits to deliver effective services and measure outcomes for the community.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Public Administration, Human Services, Psychology, or a closely related field.
• Master's degree preferred.
• At least five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in human or social services, including at least three (3) years in a supervisory or leadership role.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local social service laws and programs.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, event planning software, and social media platforms.
• Demonstrated success in grant writing and managing public funding.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Develops, implements, and monitors all social services programs and initiatives for the City.
• Oversees intake, referral, and follow-up services for residents in need of support.
• Supervises and evaluates staff and program contractors delivering social services.
• Prepares and administers departmental budget; pursues grant opportunities and oversees compliance with funding requirements.
• Collaborates with local, state, and federal agencies, as well as nonprofit partners, to coordinate services and share resources.
• Leads public outreach and educational programs to raise awareness of available services.
• Tracks trends and service outcomes; prepares reports for the City Manager and Commission.
• Responds to community crises and emergencies in coordination with other departments and partners.
• Serves as the City's representative on regional coalitions or advisory boards related to social services.
• Collaborate with internal departments to determine event goals, objectives, and target audience.
• Build relationships with community partners, sponsors, and vendors to maximize community support.
• Stay current on industry trends, best practices, local events, and outreach.
• Perform public speaking on behalf of the City to various community businesses at meetings and gatherings, from one-on-one to larger groups.
• Other related job duties.

Skills

Leadership

Grant writing

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work/Public Administration/Human Services/Psychology

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Event planning software

Social media platforms

Job description

City of Opa-Locka is seeking a Social Services Manager to plan, develop, and oversee programs that address housing stability, food assistance, senior services, mental health access, and crisis intervention for residents.

You will supervise staff and contractors, manage the departmental budget, pursue grants, and collaborate with local agencies and nonprofits to deliver effective services and measure outcomes for the community.