Child Welfare Services Administrator (Program Director)

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Job Title: Child Welfare Services Administrator (Program Director)Agency: Department of Human Services Job Requisition ID: JR0000007185Shift: Day (United States of America)Compensation Details: $73,000.00 Job Description: Stronger Families for a Stronger Georgia. The Georgia Department of Human Services (DHS) is a dynamic state agency responsible for delivering a wide range of services to Georgia's most vulnerable populations. Our mission is to strengthen Georgia by providing individuals and families access to services that promote self-sufficiency, independence, and protect Georgia's vulnerable children and adults.

Start your career in public service. The DHS’ Division of Family & Children Services (DFCS), Child Welfare is seeking candidates to fill the position of Child Welfare Services Administrator (Program Director) reporting to the County Director. This position is in Danielsville, Madison County.

What we offer. Enjoy a generous benefits package that includes unique training opportunities, employee retirement plan: 401(k) plan and 457 plan, 13 paid holidays, vacation & sick leave, medical, dental, vision, long/short-term care, life insurance, and employee discount programs; in addition to telework opportunities depending upon the position(s).

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Roles and Responsibilities:

• Analyze and assess the effectiveness of existing programs to ensure the identified outcome measures are achieved.
• Assure agency compliance with policies, appropriate documentation, and reporting requirements.
• Build and encourage a cooperative team-oriented environment within unit(s) and with other agencies and providers.
• Create and maintain a positive working relationships within the community and on the county DFCS Board.
• Develop and administer budgets.
• Facilitate communication within the unit(s)/agency on a specific case level as well as on a procedure/policy level.
• Interview, hire, direct, train, evaluate the performance of, and when necessary, disciplines and discharges employees from social services.
• Lead and administer a comprehensive system of public assistance, employability, and social services.
• Manage human resources and directs administrative activities for groups of social services employees.
• Plan, administer, and maintain the operation of social services programs.
• Review new and current programs to determine their efficiency, effectiveness, and compliance with state, local and federal regulations.

Core Competencies:

• Flexible
• Time manager
• Problem solver
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work as a team.
• Interpersonal skills

Note: Related area for Bachelor's degree include Social Work or Behavioral Science degrees include but are not limited to the following: social science, psychology, sociology, child development, family studies, criminal justice, education, public health, public administration, nursing.

Additional Information:

For more detailed information about the Georgia Department Human Services visit https://dhs.georgia.gov

Employment Information:

• DHS is an equal opportunity employer.
• Current state employees are subject to State Personnel Board (SPB) Rules regarding salary.
• If you require accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), email the request by the closing date of this announcement to: [email protected].
• The candidate selected for this position may be subject to pre-employment drug screening, education verification, reference, motor vehicle records, and criminal background checks.
• DHS accepts educational credential recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and/or the US Department of Education (DOE).
• DHS will contact educational institutions to verify degree(s), diploma, licensure, etc.
• As an employee of DHS, in the event of an identified emergency you may be required, as a term and condition of employment, to assist in meeting the emergency responsibilities of the department.

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring official for next steps in the selection process. Only applicants who are selected and interviewed will receive notification.

This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in a related area from an accredited college or university and two (2) years of job-related supervisory experience in a human service delivery program; or Bachelor's degree in a related area from an accredited college or university and two (2) years of experience at the lower level Child Welfare Svc Case Mgr Spv (SSP073) or position equivalent. Equal Employment Opportunity Employer The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services. Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.