NEOGOV · 23 hours ago
Program Director, Child Welfare Services - 00017083
Chatham Co., GA
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$80K/yr - $80K/yr
2+ years expThe 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. They are seeking a Program Director for Child Welfare Services to manage policies and programs designed to protect children and families, ensuring compliance and effective service provision.
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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
Serves as a member of the agency management team
Establishes goals, objectives, policies and procedures consistent with the mission of the agency and division
Analyzes and assess the effectiveness of existing programs to ensure the identified outcome measures are achieved
Evaluates new and current programs to determine efficiency, effectiveness and compliance with federal, state and local regulations
Ensures efficient and timely delivery of services
Directs professional staff in developing their skills, delivering quality services and documenting efforts
Promotes awareness of programs within the community
Performs other professional responsibilities as assigned by County Director
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in a related area from an accredited college or university AND two (2) years experience managing subordinate supervisors in a human service delivery program
Bachelor's degree in a related area from an accredited college or university AND two years of experience at the lower level (CWS Administrator) or position equivalent
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
Must have reliable transportation, proof of auto insurance, a valid state-issued driver's license, and an acceptable driving history record
Preferred
Two (2) years or more years experience managing subordinate supervisors in DFCS or comparable child welfare agency, managing CPS, Foster Care and/or Adoptions
Benefits
Flexible work schedule
Unique training opportunities
Employee retirement plan
401(k) plan
457 plan
13 paid holidays
Vacation & sick leave
Medical
Dental
Vision
Long/short-term care
Life insurance
Employee discount programs
Telework opportunities
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
Shane Evangelist
CEO
Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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