What are the responsibilities and job description for the County Director 1, Child Welfare Services - 00024414 position at Georgia Department of Human Services?
Description
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, 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 1, Child Welfare Services. This position is located in Millen, Jenkins County, Georgia.
JOIN OUR TEAM!!!
Job Description
Pay Grade: M
Oversees Child Welfare Services and administrative operations of a Class 1 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.
Job Responsibilities
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:
For more detailed information about the Georgia Department 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 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 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.
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 account. Visit http://team.georgia.gov/ for more information.
Insurance
Health, dental, vision, legal, disability, accidental death and dismemberment, healthcare and childcare spending accounts, and life insurance plans are available.
Health Benefits: 1-800-610-1863 State Health Benefit Plan
Flexible Benefits: 1-877-342-7339 GA Breeze Portal
Retirement
State employees participate in the Employee's Retirement System. Contributions are based on a percentage of salary and service date entry
Employee Retirement System: 1-800-805-4609 ERS Website
Deferred Compensation
Tax shelter plans are available that enable employees to provide for greater retirement security. Fund programs are available in both 457(k) and 401(k) plans.
Peach State Reserves: 1-877-342-7339 ERS / Peach State Reserves
Credit Union
Employees are eligible to become members of the Atlanta Postal Credit Union and Georgia United Credit Union
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Are you aware that this position is in Millen, Jenkins County, Georgia?
What is your highest level of education completed?
How many years of supervisory experience do you have in a social services environment (Supervisory experience must be shown under work experience on the application)?
How many years of experience do you have working with a specific issue facing client populations such as family violence, crisis intervention, substance abuse, services to the elderly or disabled?
How many years experience do you have leading subordinate directors, managers or supervisors in a human services delivery program such as Department of Family and Children Services (DFCS), Department of Child Support Services (DCSS), Department of Aging Services (DAS), Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) or comparable agencies?
How proficient are you in Microsoft Office Suite?
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, 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 1, Child Welfare Services. This position is located in Millen, Jenkins County, Georgia.
JOIN OUR TEAM!!!
Job Description
Pay Grade: M
Oversees Child Welfare Services and administrative operations of a Class 1 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.
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
- Bachelor's degree in a related area from an accredited college or university AND two (2) years of supervisory experience in a human service delivery program.
- Bachelor's degree in a related area from an accredited college or university AND two (2) years of experience at the lower level Child Welfare Svcs Spec Spv (SSP073) or position equivalent.
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:
- Three (3) or more years supervisory work experience with DFCS or comparable child welfare agency managing Child Protective Services (CPS), Foster Care and/or Adoptions.
For more detailed information about the Georgia Department 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 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 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.
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 account. Visit http://team.georgia.gov/ for more information.
Insurance
Health, dental, vision, legal, disability, accidental death and dismemberment, healthcare and childcare spending accounts, and life insurance plans are available.
Health Benefits: 1-800-610-1863 State Health Benefit Plan
Flexible Benefits: 1-877-342-7339 GA Breeze Portal
Retirement
State employees participate in the Employee's Retirement System. Contributions are based on a percentage of salary and service date entry
Employee Retirement System: 1-800-805-4609 ERS Website
Deferred Compensation
Tax shelter plans are available that enable employees to provide for greater retirement security. Fund programs are available in both 457(k) and 401(k) plans.
Peach State Reserves: 1-877-342-7339 ERS / Peach State Reserves
Credit Union
Employees are eligible to become members of the Atlanta Postal Credit Union and Georgia United Credit Union
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Are you aware that this position is in Millen, Jenkins County, Georgia?
- Yes
- No
What is your highest level of education completed?
- Doctorate Degree
- Master's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- None of the Above
How many years of supervisory experience do you have in a social services environment (Supervisory experience must be shown under work experience on the application)?
- None
- 1 Years
- 2 Years
- 3 Years
How many years of experience do you have working with a specific issue facing client populations such as family violence, crisis intervention, substance abuse, services to the elderly or disabled?
- None
- Less than 1 Year
- 1 Years
- 2 Years
- 3 Years
- 4 Years
How many years experience do you have leading subordinate directors, managers or supervisors in a human services delivery program such as Department of Family and Children Services (DFCS), Department of Child Support Services (DCSS), Department of Aging Services (DAS), Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) or comparable agencies?
- Less than 1 year
- 1-2 Years
- 3-4 Years
- 5 Years or more
How proficient are you in Microsoft Office Suite?
- None
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
- Expert
- Required Question