Fulton County Deputy Director

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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.

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 Deputy Director, Child Welfare Services. This position is located in Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia.

What we offer. Enjoy a generous benefits package that includes 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(s).   

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Assists 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. Leads, evaluates, and assists with the development and administration of policies and programs of social service and community agencies, correctional institutions, rehabilitative services, and related programs that are designed to protect and promote the social welfare of individuals and communities. Directs subordinate managers and staff.

Role and 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.
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor'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.

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• Five (5) years of experience at the lower level Cnty Dpty Dir 5, Child Welfare Svc (SSM084) 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:

• Master's degree in a related area from an accredited college or university AND Two (2) years of management of subordinate managers/supervisors in a human service delivery program.

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• Related certification AND Two (2) years of management of subordinate managers/supervisors in a human service delivery program.

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• Three years of experience at the lower level Mgr 2, Social Svcs (SSM011) or position equivalent.
  

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The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services.
Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.