Child Welfare Svcs Admr (CRRU Social Services Administrator) 00179083 Position Available In Spalding, Georgia

Child Welfare Svcs Admr (CRRU Social Services Administrator) 00179083

Salary
$73,000.00 Annually
Location Spalding Co., GA
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
2025-76911
Division/Office
County DFCS – Region 4
Unit
Spalding Co. DFCS
Opening Date
04/21/2025
Closing Date
5/5/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Description
Stronger Families for a Stronger Gia. The(DHS) is a dynamic state agency responsible for delivering a wide range of services to Gia’s most vulnerable populations. Our mission is to strengthen Gia by providing individuals and families access to services that promote self-sufficiency, independence, and protect Gia’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(DHS),(DFCS) is seeking candidates for the position of Manager, Social Services (Social Services Administrator). This position is located in the Caregiver Recruitment & Retention Unit (CRRU), Spalding County, Gia.

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Pay Grade:

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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 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 maintains 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
Bachelor’s degree in a related area from an accredited college or university and two (2) years of job-related supervisory experience in a human service delivery program; OR
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: Supervisory work experience with DFCS (orparable human services agency) managing Child Protective Services (CPS) Foster Care and/or Adoptions. 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: hrhelplinedhs.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. Employer
Gia Department of Human Services
Address
47 Trinity Avenue SW
1st Floor
Atlanta, Gia, 30334