Child Welfare Services Administrator

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 Family & Children Services is seeking applicants for the position ofChild Welfare Services Administrator.This position will serve CobbCounty Georgia

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Pay Grade: L

Manages the development and administration of policies and programs of social service and community agencies correctional institutions rehabilitative services and related programs that are designed to protect and promote the social welfare of individuals and communities. Directs subordinate supervisors and staff.

Job Requirements:

• Analyzes and assesses the effectiveness of existing programs to ensure the identified outcome measures are achieved.
• Assures agency compliance with policies appropriate documentation and reporting requirements.
• Builds and encourages a cooperative team-oriented environment within unit(s) and with other agencies and providers.
• Creates and maintains positive working relationships within the community and on the county DFCS Board.
• Develops and administers budgets.
• Facilitates communication within the unit(s) / agency on a specific case level as well as on a procedure/ policy level.
• Interviews hires directs trains evaluates the performance of and when necessary disciplines and discharges social services employees.
• Leads and administers a comprehensive system of public assistance employability and social services.
• Manages human resources and directs administrative activities for groups of social services employees.
• Plan administers and maintains the operation of social services programs.
• Reviews new and current programs to determine their efficiency effectiveness and compliance with state local and federal regulations

• Bachelors 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;

• Related certification and one (1) year of job-related supervisory experience in a human service delivery program;

• Two (2) years of experience at the lower level Social Svcs Prgm Mgr Spv (SSP023) or equivalent position.

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Current State employees are subject to State Personnel Board (SPB) Rules regarding salary.

DHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer

If you require accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) email the request by the closing date of this announcement to:

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.