Social Services Program Consultant Supervisor; FPS Supervisor Statewide

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Social Services Program Consultant Supervisor (FPS Supervisor) -  - Statewide Agency:
Family and Children Services

Division of Job Requisition  | Shift: Day (United States of America) | Compensation Details: $72,600.00 | Pay Grade: L

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.

• 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 depending upon the position

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The Georgia Department of Human Services (DHS), Division of Family & Children Services (DFCS), Office of Family Independence (OFI) is seeking candidates for the position of Social Services Program Consultant Supervisor (Field Program Specialist (FPS) Supervisor) for the TANF Services Unit. The location of the position will be determined by the Director of Management Evaluation with consideration being given to the incumbent’s place of residence.

• Managing professional level assigned staff.
• Interpreting and implementing federal and state policy.
• Work collaboratively with different levels of leadership and staff, productively, effectively, and professionally.
• Manage broad and complex subject matters as well as the staff who perform the duties within each subject area.
• Manages human resource and employee relations functions.
• Builds and maintains effective working relationship with OFI district leadership, assures coordination of services, and increases public awareness and support.
• Organize and monitor training as needed.
• Ensures uniform interpretation of TANF Program policies and procedures.
• Maintains knowledge of the Georgia Gateway system.
• Assist with policy updates as needed.
• Assist with establishing program goals, strategies and priorities.
• Make recommendations for policy/procedure development and/or revision and advocate for changes as appropriate.
• Monitors area and local services for compliance and quality assurance.
• Provide programmatic guidance to field and vendor staff.
• Responds accurately and promptly to informational requests regarding the TANF Program, services and related issues.
• Perform other professional responsibilities as assigned and statewide travel may be required.

• Bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited college or university and five (5) years of professional job-related experience, which includes two (2) years in a lead worker, team leader, or supervisory role.
• OR one (1) year of experience at the lower-level Social Services Program Consultant 3 (SSP
  042) or position equivalent.

• Master’s Degree in a related field from an approved, accredited college or university.
• Three (3) years or more of supervisory experience.
• Two (2) years or more direct TANF knowledge experience.
• Excellent oral, written, presentation and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Suite and/or standard software applications typically used in a corporate office environment.

For more detailed information about the Georgia Department Human Services https://dhs.georgia.gov/ 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 American Disability Act (ADA), email request by the closing date of this announcement to: DHS-HR.gov. The candidate selected for this position may be subject to pre-employment drug screening, education verification, reference, motor vehicle records, and criminal background…