CPS Child Welfare Services Administrator – 00018854 Position Available In DeKalb, Georgia

CPS Child Welfare Services Administrator – 00018854

Salary
$73,000.00 Annually
Location Dekalb County, GA
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
2025-77051
Division/Office
County DFCS – Region 14
Opening Date
04/16/2025
Closing Date
4/30/2025 12:00 AM Eastern
Max Number of Applicants
150
Description
Stronger Families for a Stronger Gia. The(DHS) delivers a wide range of human services designed to promote self-sufficiency, safety and well-being for all Gians. What we offer. Enjoy a generous benefits package that includes a flexible work schedule, unique training opportunities, employee retirement plan, deferredpensation, 13 paid holidays, vacation & sick leave, dental, vision, long term care, and life insurance; in addition to telework opportunities depending upon the position.
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Job Description
Job Description (General Summary): Manages the development and administration of policies and programs of social services andmunity agencies, correctional institutions, rehabilitative services, and related programs that are designed to protect and promote the social welfare of individuals andmunities. Directs subordinate supervisors and staff.

Role and Responsibilities:

Analyzes and assesses the effectiveness of existing programs to ensure the identified oue measures are achieved.
Assures agencypliance 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 maintain positive working relationships within themunity and on the county DFCS Board.
Develops and administers budgets.
Facilitatesmunication 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 aprehensive 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 andpliance with state, local and federal regulations.
Minimum Qualifications
Master’s degree in a related area from an accredited college or university AND One year of supervisory experience in a human service delivery program.
OR
Bachelor’s degree in a related area from an accredited college or university AND Two years of supervisory experience in a human service delivery program.
OR
Related certification AND One year of supervisory experience in a human service delivery program.
OR
Two years of experience at the lower level Social Svcs Prgm Mgr Spv (SSP023) or position equivalent.
Additional Information
Employment Information
Current State employees are subject to State Personnel Board (SPB) Rules regarding salary.
DHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer
If you require amodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), email request by the closing date of this announcement to: HRline
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.
Employer
Gia Department of Human Services
Address
47 Trinity Avenue SW
1st Floor
Atlanta, Gia, 30334