Child Welfare Services Deputy Director, Cobb County - 00020930

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 and Children Services (DFCS) is seeking candidates for the position of Cobb County Child Welfare Services Deputy Director. This position is location in Clarke County, Georgia. JOIN OUR TEAM!!!Pay Grade: PAssists with oversight of Child Welfare Services and administrative operations of a Class 6 County Dept. of Family and Children Services. 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 managers/supervisors and staff.Job ResponsibilitiesAssists County Director with establishment of goals, objectives, policies and procedures consistent with the missions of the Division, Department and Region.Analyzes and assesses the effectiveness of existing programs to ensure the identified outcome measures are achieved.Leads and/or participate in statewide projects and community initiatives as requested.Provides directions to professional staff in developing their skills, delivering quality services and documenting efforts.Promotes awareness of programs within the community; builds and encourages a cooperative team-oriented environment within work units and with other agencies and providers.Analyze and assess 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 units, other agencies and providers.Create and maintain positive working relationships within the community.Develop and administer budgetFacilitate 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 employees.Lead and administer a comprehensive system of public assistance, employability, and social services.Manage 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 regulationsBachelor's degree in a related area from an accredited college or university and five (5) years of subordinate management experience in a human service delivery program or position equivalent.For more detailed information about the Georgia Department Human Serviceshttps://dhs.georgia.gov/Employment InformationCurrent State employees are subject to State Personnel Board (SPB) Rules regarding salary.DHS is an Equal Opportunity EmployerIf you require accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), email the request by the closing date of this announcement to: hrhelpline@dhs.ga.govThe 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.