County Director 1, Child Welfare Services – 00025684 Position Available In Webster, Georgia

County Director 1, Child Welfare Services – 00025684

Salary
$73,000.00 Annually
Location Webster Co., GA
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
2025-76764
Division/Office
County DFCS – Region 8
Unit
Webster 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 applicants for the position of County Director 1, Chile Welfare Services. This position is located in Preston, Webster County, Gia.

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Job Description

Pay Grade:

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This position is responsible for oversight of Child Welfare Services and administrative operations of the local County DFCS office and will ensure mandated services with priority of child safety and service provision to children and families.
Manages the development and administration of policies and programs of social service 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.
Primary Duties & 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 services 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 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 Svc Case Mgr Spv (SSP073) or position equivalent.
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:
Three (3) or more years supervisory work experience with DFCS orparable child welfare 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 the 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