Program Director, Child Welfare Services; Lead FPS

Position: Program Director, Child Welfare Services (Lead FPS)
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Job Title:

Program Director, Child Welfare Services (Lead FPS)
Agency:

Family and Children Services, Division ofJob

Requisition :

Day (United States of America)
Compensation Details:$80,000.00

Job Description:

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 candidates for the position of Program Director, Child Welfare Services. This position is located in Appling, Columbia County, Georgia .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.

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Job Description:

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 and staff.

Job 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.

Major

Roles & Responsibilities Serves as Lead Field Program Specialist (Lead FPS).Performs job responsibilities with minimal supervision.

Serves as job expert or organization resource in assigned areas.

Collects and analyzes data related to performance indicators and resources.

Conducts research, develops social programs, assesses, coordinates, and develops awareness of existing services and ensures that duplication is avoided.

Designs and publishes plans for assessing the needs of the programs and the implementation of the plans.

Develops and delivers formal and informal training

Develops policies and procedures in accordance with laws and regulations related to primary programs

Develops social programs, social legislation, or proposals based on demographics, social and economic analysis and the evaluation of pilot projects

Identifies and assesses economic and social developments

Identifies, plans, and implements the development and utilization of local resources

May serve as mentor to new supervisors and staff

Monitors compliance, evaluates effectiveness, and recommends/implements improvements to existing policies

Monitors the programmatic and financial activities

Provides direction and support for the ongoing operation of specialized programs

Provides technical assistance/training to internal and external service providers, developing policy interpretation, contractual services, and/or evaluating…