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Company Name : Virginia Dept of Social Services – Local
Location : Virginia
Position : Social Services Director II
Job Description : The Virginia Department of Social Services is seeking an experienced, passionate human services professional to lead a moderate size social services department located in beautiful Page County, Virginia.
This Director II position is an opportunity to truly make a difference in the lives of children and families!
Nestled between the Blue Ridge and Massanutten Mountains in Virginia’s fabled Shenandoah Valley, the families of Page County developed a heritage of independence, self-reliance, and community which is still evident in our labor force today. A high-quality educational system; inexpensive cost of living and doing business; friendly, quiet community; and our scenic and unspoiled environment are just a few of the qualities that make Page County an ideal place to visit, live or do business. The area boasts diverse natural resources and exciting attractions for your family to explore. From a canoe ride down the Shenandoah River, to a trek into eastern America’s largest caverns, from a trip to the Luray Zoo, to a trail ride on horseback, there is no end to the activities your family can enjoy during your visit. Page County is 90 miles from the capital of the country, Washington, D.C., and 120 miles from the capital of the state, Richmond, Virginia. It is located 15 minutes from I-81 and 30 minutes from I-66, Page County is also convenient to major interstates.
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.
The DSS Director leads and manages the Social Services Department to ensure program compliance for a wide variety of mandated and non-mandated federal, state, and local programs. The Director is responsible for all social service, human resources and fiscal program management.
The DSS Director leads and manages the Social Services Department to ensure program compliance for a wide variety of mandated and non-mandated federal, state, and local programs. The Director is responsible for all social service, human resources and fiscal program management. The Director establishes the goals and objectives for the local department and administers all social services benefit and service programs. In addition to providing leadership and management for agency programs, the Director serves as agency spokesperson with the public and liaison with the Virginia Department of Social Services (VDSS) and the Virginia League of Social Service Executives (VLSSE), recommending policy and legislation changes. The Director interacts frequently with and makes presentations to community partners. The Director works closely with the Local Board of Social Services and County management, making short and long-term agency decisions based on data, trends, directives and findings.
Minimum Qualifications
Considerable knowledge of: the current social, economic, and health issues relating to clients in jurisdiction; Social Security Act; laws and regulations on administration of welfare services; social services offered in the county or city; available public and private resources and services for the needy; social work case load management; methods and techniques of counseling with clients; literature, trends and developments in the field of human services administration; and basic principles of community organization and supervision.
Comprehensive knowledge of: management practices and principles of supervision; business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, and coordination of people and resources; principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, training, compensation and benefits, and personnel information systems; program planning, budget preparation/fiscal management and program funding sources; organization and structure of local, State and Federal government, and volunteer agencies, particularly regarding human services; and research methods and statistical analysis.
Skill in operating office equipment including a personal computer and related equipment to include MS Office products.
Demonstrated ability to: work effectively with others; communicate effectively both orally and in writing with diverse group of persons; conduct research; plan and direct social services programs of varied natures; interpret and implement policies and regulations and enforce Local, State and Federal laws, ordinances, rules and regulations; supervise the work of division managers that supervise multiple program and administrative supervisors; mobilize community support and generate community awareness of programs offered in the county; establish and implement effective management and administrative programs and procedures; represent the agency before the Boards or Councils; provide reasoning and application of logical thinking for problem solving; provide leadership in system designs, personnel management, and budget formulation; negotiate contracts to support program and policy objectives; and analyze, initiate, concentrate and be creative with ingenuity.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in human services field, behavioral science, counseling, business or public administration or related field supplemented with professional experience in social work or other human services field with considerable supervisory or other management work experience or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
Considerable progressive Social Services experience to include a supervisory/management role.
Special Requirements
Applicants may be subject to a Criminal History Background search, Central Registry search, DMV/driving record check, and/or pre-employment drug screen.
The investigation may include: fingerprint checks (State Police, FBI), local agency checks, employment verification and references, verification of education (relevant to employment), credit checks (relevant to employment) and other checks requested by the hiring authority.
This position is covered under Code of Virginia §63.2-1601.1 or §63.2-1720 requiring the finalist candidate to submit to fingerprinting and provide personal descriptive information for a criminal history record check through the Central Criminal Records Exchange and a search of the Central Registry.
All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory results of the required checks and screenings.
Employee must be willing to work in the community emergency shelter in the event of a natural disaster or emergency.
Valid Commonwealth of Virginia driver’s license or be able to obtain one upon employment. Employee must also meet local vehicle insurance requirements.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Applications/resume for this position must be submitted electronically through this website. Mailed, e-mailed, faxed or hand delivered applications and resumes will not be accepted. This website will provide a confirmation of receipt when the application is submitted for consideration. Consideration for an interview is based solely on the information within the application/resume. Please refer to your RMS account for the status of your application and this position.
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