Social Services Director II

Hiring Range: $125,000 to Commensurate Upon Experience

Full Time or Part Time: Full Time

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Welcome to Franklin, VA - Where the heart of the community is YOU!

Lead with Purpose. Serve with Compassion. Build Stronger Communities.

The City of Franklin, Virginia, invites accomplished, collaborative, and visionary public service leaders to apply for the position of Director of Social Services. This is an outstanding opportunity to lead an organization dedicated to improving lives, strengthening families, and protecting the well‑being of one of Virginia's most welcoming and resilient communities.

Located in the heart of southeastern Virginia along the scenic Blackwater River, Franklin combines the warmth of a close‑knit community with the opportunities of a growing regional center. Rich in history and tradition, Franklin continues to invest in a vibrant future that values economic growth, educational excellence, and an outstanding quality of life.

The City is guided by a clear mission:

To protect the health, safety, and welfare of the people who live, work, and visit the City of Franklin by providing quality services in an effective and cost‑efficient manner.

Franklin's Vision by 2030 reflects an unwavering commitment to maintaining its small‑city identity while becoming a regional hub for economic opportunities, first‑class education, a job‑ready workforce, and balanced housing options.

If you are an innovative public sector executive who believes that strong communities begin with strong families and responsive public services, we encourage you to consider this exceptional leadership opportunity.

Join a City that values integrity, collaboration, service, and innovation.

Join a community where your leadership will make a lasting difference.

The City of Franklin offers a competitive executive compensation package that includes:

Competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience

Virginia Retirement System participation

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits

Paid leave and holidays

Professional development opportunities

Additional benefits consistent with City policy

The
Social Services Director II
is the second level in the group for Social Services Directors. Employees are responsible for all social service and financial program areas in a moderate size office with varied and complex programs and for supervising managers.

• Establishes the goals and objectives for the Department of Social Services;
• Administers the Social Services Benefits Programs and Service Programs;
• Authorizes, coordinates and directs the programs of multiple divisions;
• Communicates the mission of the agency and duties of each division;
• Manages and coordinates workflow of division managers;
• Works with Board of Social Services in the preparation of agenda of administrative matters;
• Recommends policy and legislation changes through the presentation of reports and budget items, impact statements and directives;
• Makes short-term and long-term decisions based on needs/problems, data, state and national trends and directives, and task force findings;
• Obtains and manages the agency's resources;
• Prepares agency budgets;
• Tracks expenditure, anticipates trends and redirects resources based on priority of needs;
• Authorizes expenditures for special funds;
• Determines need for new programs/services or need to modify existing ones;
• Interviews, hires, and reassigns staff as needed;
• Communicates Social Services program;
• Acts as a department spokesman with public and liaison on legislative issues; serves on committees and board and gives presentations as needed or requested;
• May delegate responsibilities of typical personnel matters and daily operation of the agency to division managers;
• Approves special placements of children pending formal action by the Board of Social Services; communicates and plans with other human services administrators; and interprets policy and programs to other agencies.

KNOWLEDGE -Considerable knowledge of: the current social, economic, and health issues relating to clients in jurisdiction;
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