Child Welfare Services County Director 3

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Oversees Child Welfare Services and administrative operations of a Class 3 County DFCS office. Manages the administration of policies and programs designed to protect and protect children and families. Ensures mandated services with priority of child safety and service provision to children and families. Directs subordinate supervisors and staff.

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 (DFCS is seeking applicants for the position of County Director 3 Child Welfare Services. This position is located in Springfield Effingham County Georgia but will support Effingham and Bryan County.

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Role and Responsibilities:

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.

Develop 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.

Plans 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.

Preferred Skills/Qualifications:

Three (3) or more years supervising supervisors & lower-level managers experience with DFCS or comparable child welfare agency managing Child Protective Services (CPS) Foster Care and/or Adoptions.

Special Requirements:

Must have reliable transportation proof of auto insurance a valid state-issued drivers license and an acceptable driving history record.

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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 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.

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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.