Manager 3, Child Support Services -

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 Georgias most vulnerable populations. Our mission is to strengthen Georgia by providing individuals and families access to services that promote self-sufficiency independence and protect Georgias vulnerable children and adults.

What we offer. Enjoy a generous benefits package that includes a flexible work schedule 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.

Start your career in public service. The Georgia Department of Human Services (DHS) Division of Child Support Services (DCSS)is the division within DHS that enhances the well-being of children by locating non-custodial parents; establishing paternity and support orders; enforcing and modifying support obligations; and collecting and distributing child support payments. This program promotes parent accountability and self-sufficiency while reducing the public responsibility for providing financial and medical support to children. DCSS also administers several outreach programs to include but not limited to Fatherhood Prison Re-Entry and Parental Accountability Court. These outreach initiatives are devoted to increasing non-custodial parental involvement in the childs life.

DCSS is seeking candidates for the position ofManager 3 Child Support Services. This position is located in DecaturDeKalb County Georgia.

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Pay Grade: M

Leads evaluates and assists in the development and administration of child support offices including regionally supporting policies and programs establishing and enforcing support orders and investigative compliance legal and clerical support activities. Child Support Services Managers have department-wide responsibilities for various child support programs and as members of the divisions management team help determine the divisions overall direction. Directs subordinate managers supervisors and staff. Will manage large numbers of agency staff; has a large scope of responsibility within the agency.

Role and Responsibilities:

• Monitors the effectiveness of the regional operations plans through periodic reports and meetings with the DCSS Directors Office.
• Plans organizes and manages the operations within the assigned region.
• Oversees the operations of local offices to ensure adherence to applicable federal and state laws and regulations.
• Ensures compliance with federally mandated audit requirements.
• Oversees the delivery of services by contractors who provide child support services locates services collections services and other services within the region.
• Performs other professional responsibilities as assigned.
• Directs subordinate managers supervisors and other staff.

• Bachelors degree in a related area from an accredited college or university AND five (5) years of experience includingthree (3) years of subordinate managerial or supervisory experience in a human service delivery program;

• Three (3) years of experience at the lower-level Mgr. 2 Child Support Services (SSM061) or position equivalent;

• Five (5) years of experience at the lower level Mgr Child Support Services (SSM060) or position equivalent.

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DHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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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) will be considered. DHS will contact educational institutions to verify degree 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.