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NEOGOV · 1 week ago

Director, Department of Social Services – Granville County, NC

Oxford, NC

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

$98K/yr - $150K/yr

3+ years exp

Granville County is seeking a collaborative social services professional to serve as its next Director of the Department of Social Services. This role involves leading a dedicated team in delivering essential services to vulnerable populations, ensuring regulatory compliance, and managing departmental budgets and resources effectively.

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Responsibilities

Stabilize and strengthen the workforce by reducing turnover, filling critical vacancies, and providing opportunities for staff growth, clear structure, and advancement

Develop and unify leadership and teams across all locations, ensuring consistent expectations, collaborative relationships, and alignment in departmental goals and responsibilities

Ensure program compliance and high-quality service delivery by understanding state and federal mandates, monitoring performance, and supporting staff while aligning resources effectively with program needs

Manage budgets and resources responsibly by aligning positions and funding with actual service needs, collaborating with Finance and county leadership, and ensuring accountability and transparency in all operational decisions

Qualification

Master's Degree in Social WorkSupervisory experienceSocial servicesManagement principlesStateFederal lawsCompassionate leadershipEmpathyEffective communicationCollaboration skillsAdaptability

Required

Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW) and two years of supervisory experience in the delivery of client services; or a Bachelor's Degree in Social Work and three years of supervisory experience in the delivery of client services, one of which must have been in Social Services; or graduation from a four-year college or university and three years of supervisory experience in the delivery of client services, two of which must have been in Social Services; or an equivalent combination of training and experience

Extensive knowledge of management principles applicable to the operation of a human service delivery system

Understanding of the organizational structure of a department of social services and applicable county policy, as well as state and federal laws, rules, and regulations

An NC state driver's license is required or the ability to obtain one within a reasonable time following appointment