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Child Welfare Services County Director 3

Job in Athens, Clarke County, Georgia, 30604, USA
Listing for: Family and Children Services, Division of
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-08-20
Job specializations:
  • Management
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 85000 - 110000 USD Yearly USD 85000.00 110000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Explore a World of Opportunity with the State of Georgia! We are the force that drives Georgia! Georgia State Government is a large enterprise, composed of various agencies and entities with a common goal to improve the lives of Georgia's more than 10 million citizens! Join Team Georgia and impact lives everyday while receiving a robust benefits package designed for every stage of your career!

Job Title:

Child Welfare Services County Director 3 Agency:
Family and Children Services, Division of Job Requisition  Shift: Day (United States of America) Compensation Details:

Oversees Child Welfare Services and administrative operations of a Class 3 County DFCS office. Leads 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 supervisors and staff. 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 & Children Services (DFCS) is seeking applicants for the position of County Director 3, Child Welfare Services.

Role and Responsibilities
  • 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.
  • Develop 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.
Preferred Skills/Qualifications
  • Three (3) or more years supervising supervisors & lower-level managers experience with DFCS or comparable child welfare agency managing Child Protective Services (CPS), Foster Care and/or Adoptions.
Special Requirements

Must have reliable transportation, proof of auto insurance, a valid state-issued driver’s license and an acceptable driving history record.

Additional Information

For more detailed information about the Georgia Department Human Services (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./

Employment Information

Current State employees are subject to State Personnel Board (SPB) Rules regarding salary.

DHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

If you require accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), email the request by the closing date of this announcement to: hr helpline.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…

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