Georgia Department of Human Services
Child Welfare Services Program Director - 00178942
Georgia Department of Human Services, Atlanta, Georgia, United States, 30383
Overview
Child Welfare Services Program Director – Region 5, Georgia Department of Human Services (DHS). 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. Minimum Qualifications
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. Additional Information
For more detailed information about the Georgia Department of Human Services: https://dhs.georgia.gov/ 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), 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, 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. This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified. Application and Benefits
In addition to a competitive salary, DHS offers a generous benefits package, which includes employee retirement plan; paid holidays annually; vacation and sick leave; health, dental, vision, legal, disability, accidental death and dismemberment, health and child care spending accounts. Benefits information is available at the Georgia Team site.
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Child Welfare Services Program Director – Region 5, Georgia Department of Human Services (DHS). 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. Minimum Qualifications
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. Additional Information
For more detailed information about the Georgia Department of Human Services: https://dhs.georgia.gov/ 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), 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, 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. This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified. Application and Benefits
In addition to a competitive salary, DHS offers a generous benefits package, which includes employee retirement plan; paid holidays annually; vacation and sick leave; health, dental, vision, legal, disability, accidental death and dismemberment, health and child care spending accounts. Benefits information is available at the Georgia Team site.
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