What are the responsibilities and job description for the Family Services Administrator position at DC Department of Human Resources?
Job Summary
The DC Department of Human Services is seeking a visionary leader to serve as Family Services Administrator—a mission-critical role at the forefront of the District's efforts to end homelessness and transform lives.
As Family Services Administrator, You'll Lead One Of The Most Impactful Social Services Operations In The Country. You'll Oversee Nearly 275 Dedicated Staff Members, Manage a $500M Budget, And Direct An Extensive Network Of Nonprofit Partners—all While Making a Tangible Difference In The Lives Of Vulnerable Adults, Families, Youth, And Children Across The District. This Position Will Report To The Director Of The Department Of Human Services; The Family Services Administrator Will Guide Five Essential Service Divisions
Community Services; Adult Homeless Services; Family Homeless Services; Youth Services Division; and Administrative Operations
About DHS
Our mission is clear: provide meaningful and equitable services, supports, and access to resources so District residents can realize their goals. We're not just managing programs, we're transforming systems, creating economic opportunity, and building a more compassionate, effective government.
Ready to Make a Difference?
If you're ready to lead transformative change and help end homelessness in the District of Columbia, we want to hear from you.
Duties And Responsibilities
The incumbent serves as the administrator of the FSA, with delegated authority to plan, direct, integrate, coordinate and administer a variety of comprehensive and complex social service programs. Provides managerial leadership in setting and implementing policy within the framework of social service delivery, including the delineation of scopes of services, allocation of resources, grant commitments, human capital needs, prioritization of services, implementation strategies, and organizational structures. Manages the day-to-day operation of FSA. Provide oversight, supervision and direction to FSA leadership, managers, and front-line staff. Develops and implements strategic plans which include goals, objectives, definitions of standards of care and performance measures, uniform policies and procedures, systems of record management, clear allocation of responsibility for planning, coordinating and supervising care, systems for monitoring and assessing efficacy of program interventions, and for individual client-level outcomes.
Serves as a member of the DHS executive leadership team. Represents DHS and the DHS Director on committees, taskforces, the Interagency Council on Homelessness and with the District Council. Oversees the development of the state plan and annual reports for the Social Services Block Grant. Oversees the implementation of services related to, and ensures compliance with, the Refugees Act of 1980, the Community Services Block Grant Act and the Homeless Services Reform Amendment Act of 2017.
Qualifications And Education
Degree: behavioral or social science; or related disciplines appropriate to the position.
OR
Combination of education and experience that provided the applicant with knowledge of one or more of the behavioral or social sciences equivalent to a major in the field.
OR
Four years of appropriate experience that demonstrated that the applicant has acquired knowledge of one or more of the behavioral or social sciences equivalent to a major in the field.
Specialized experience is experience which is in or directly related to the line of work of the position and has equipped the applicants with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. To be creditable, one (1) year of specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression.
Licenses and Certifications
None
Working Conditions/Environment
The work is performed in a typical office setting
Other Significant Factors
First Screening Date: October 17, 2025
Tour of Duty: Monday-Friday, 8:15 a.m. - 4:45 p.m.
Pay, Plan, Series & Grade: MS-0101-16
Promotion Potential: None
Duration of Appointment: Management Supervisory Service (MSS) - At-Will
MSS At-Will Statement: Positions in the Management Supervisory Service (MSS) serve at the pleasure of the appointing authority and may be terminated at any time with or without cause
Collective Bargaining Unit: This position is not covered under a collective bargaining agreement.
Position Designation: The incumbent in this position is designated as an Emergency employee. This position has been deemed Security Sensitive under the guideline of the DC Personnel Manual. Incumbents of this position are subject to enhanced suitability screening pursuant to Chapter 4 of DC personnel regulations. Accordingly, incumbents must successfully pass a criminal background and consumer credit check as a condition of employment and will be subject to periodic criminal background checks for the duration of their tenure.
Emergency Designation: This position has been designated as Emergency. Employees occupying positions designated as Emergency are required to:
EEO Statement: The District of Columbia Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, matriculation, physical handicap, or political affiliation.
The DC Department of Human Services is seeking a visionary leader to serve as Family Services Administrator—a mission-critical role at the forefront of the District's efforts to end homelessness and transform lives.
As Family Services Administrator, You'll Lead One Of The Most Impactful Social Services Operations In The Country. You'll Oversee Nearly 275 Dedicated Staff Members, Manage a $500M Budget, And Direct An Extensive Network Of Nonprofit Partners—all While Making a Tangible Difference In The Lives Of Vulnerable Adults, Families, Youth, And Children Across The District. This Position Will Report To The Director Of The Department Of Human Services; The Family Services Administrator Will Guide Five Essential Service Divisions
Community Services; Adult Homeless Services; Family Homeless Services; Youth Services Division; and Administrative Operations
About DHS
Our mission is clear: provide meaningful and equitable services, supports, and access to resources so District residents can realize their goals. We're not just managing programs, we're transforming systems, creating economic opportunity, and building a more compassionate, effective government.
Ready to Make a Difference?
If you're ready to lead transformative change and help end homelessness in the District of Columbia, we want to hear from you.
Duties And Responsibilities
The incumbent serves as the administrator of the FSA, with delegated authority to plan, direct, integrate, coordinate and administer a variety of comprehensive and complex social service programs. Provides managerial leadership in setting and implementing policy within the framework of social service delivery, including the delineation of scopes of services, allocation of resources, grant commitments, human capital needs, prioritization of services, implementation strategies, and organizational structures. Manages the day-to-day operation of FSA. Provide oversight, supervision and direction to FSA leadership, managers, and front-line staff. Develops and implements strategic plans which include goals, objectives, definitions of standards of care and performance measures, uniform policies and procedures, systems of record management, clear allocation of responsibility for planning, coordinating and supervising care, systems for monitoring and assessing efficacy of program interventions, and for individual client-level outcomes.
Serves as a member of the DHS executive leadership team. Represents DHS and the DHS Director on committees, taskforces, the Interagency Council on Homelessness and with the District Council. Oversees the development of the state plan and annual reports for the Social Services Block Grant. Oversees the implementation of services related to, and ensures compliance with, the Refugees Act of 1980, the Community Services Block Grant Act and the Homeless Services Reform Amendment Act of 2017.
Qualifications And Education
Degree: behavioral or social science; or related disciplines appropriate to the position.
OR
Combination of education and experience that provided the applicant with knowledge of one or more of the behavioral or social sciences equivalent to a major in the field.
OR
Four years of appropriate experience that demonstrated that the applicant has acquired knowledge of one or more of the behavioral or social sciences equivalent to a major in the field.
Specialized experience is experience which is in or directly related to the line of work of the position and has equipped the applicants with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. To be creditable, one (1) year of specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression.
Licenses and Certifications
None
Working Conditions/Environment
The work is performed in a typical office setting
Other Significant Factors
First Screening Date: October 17, 2025
Tour of Duty: Monday-Friday, 8:15 a.m. - 4:45 p.m.
Pay, Plan, Series & Grade: MS-0101-16
Promotion Potential: None
Duration of Appointment: Management Supervisory Service (MSS) - At-Will
MSS At-Will Statement: Positions in the Management Supervisory Service (MSS) serve at the pleasure of the appointing authority and may be terminated at any time with or without cause
Collective Bargaining Unit: This position is not covered under a collective bargaining agreement.
Position Designation: The incumbent in this position is designated as an Emergency employee. This position has been deemed Security Sensitive under the guideline of the DC Personnel Manual. Incumbents of this position are subject to enhanced suitability screening pursuant to Chapter 4 of DC personnel regulations. Accordingly, incumbents must successfully pass a criminal background and consumer credit check as a condition of employment and will be subject to periodic criminal background checks for the duration of their tenure.
Emergency Designation: This position has been designated as Emergency. Employees occupying positions designated as Emergency are required to:
- Provide advice, recommendations, and/or specific functional support necessary for the continuity of operations during a declared emergency.
- Remain at their duty station, or alternate work location (approved by their supervisor), if activated, when a situation or condition occurs and results in early dismissal for nonessential/non-emergency employees.
- Report to their duty station, when activated, on time and as scheduled when a situation or condition occurs during non-work hours, and results in the late arrival or closing of District government offices for non-essential/non-emergency employees.
- Telework during a declared emergency, instead of remaining or reporting to his or her duty station, if directed by the agency head (or designee), supervisor or manager.
- Carry or wear their official District government ID card during the period of the declared emergency, if not teleworking.
EEO Statement: The District of Columbia Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, matriculation, physical handicap, or political affiliation.
Salary : $150,000