Program Director, Child Welfare Services - 00017083

Program Director, Child Welfare 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 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. Start your career in public service with the Georgia Department of Human Services (DHS), Division of Family & Children Services (DFCS) is seeking candidates for the position of Program Director, Child Welfare Services. This position is located in Savannah, Chatham County, Georgia.

Pay Grade : N Manages the administration of policies and programs designed to protect children and families. Ensures mandated services with priority of child safety and service provision to children and families. Directs subordinate managers and staff.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities :

• Analyzes and assesses the effectiveness of existing programs to ensure 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.

Major Roles & Responsibilities :

Core Competencies :

Minimum Qualifications :

Related qualifications / experience : Related qualifications include social work and behavioral science degrees, including but not limited to the following : social science, psychology, sociology, child development, family studies, criminal justice, education, public health and public administration. Related experience include the provision of services in a social services environment.

Preferred Qualifications : Preference will be given to candidates who, in addition to meeting the minimum qualifications, demonstrate some or all of the following skills / experience : Two (2) years or more years experience managing subordinate supervisors in DFCS or comparable child welfare agency, managing CPS, Foster Care and / or Adoptions.

Special Requirements : Must have reliable transportation, proof of auto insurance, a valid state-issued driver's license, and an acceptable driving history record.