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Georgia Department of Human Services

Child Welfare Services Program Director - 00178942

Georgia Department of Human Services, Athens, Georgia, us, 30604

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Overview 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.

What we offer Enjoy a generous benefits package that includes a flexible work schedule, unique training opportunities, an 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 and Children Services (DFCS) is seeking candidates for the position of

Child Welfare Services Program Director in Region 5.

Region 5 consists of Barrow, Clarke, Elbert, Greene, Jackson, Madison, Morgan, Newton, Oconee, Oglethorpe, Rockdale and Walton counties.

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Job Responsibilities

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

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

Core Competences

Ability to work effectively at multiple levels of the organization and with multiple teams.

Excellent oral, written, presentation and interpersonal communication skills.

Bachelor's degree in a related area from an accredited college or university

and

two (2) years' experience managing subordinate supervisors in a human service delivery program;

OR

Bachelor's degree in a related area from an accredited college or university

and

two years of experience at the lower level (CWS Administrator) or position equivalent.

For more detailed information about the Georgia Department Human Services Information at: Georgia Department of Human Services website:

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Employment Information 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), please email the request by the closing date of this announcement to: hrhelpline@dhs.ga.gov.

The candidate selected for this position may be subject to pre-employment drug screening, education verification, reference checks, motor vehicle records, and criminal background checks.

DHS accepts educational credentials 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.

Application timing 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.

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