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Region Director
Division of Family & Children Services |
| Job
Description |
The Georgia Department of
Human Resources, Division
of Family and Children Services (DFCS) is seeking experienced
executives for our Region Director/Metro
Atlanta
DFCS is the part of DHR that investigates child abuse;
finds foster homes for abused and neglected children; helps low income,
out-of-work parents get back on their feet; assists with childcare
costs for low income parents who are working or in job training; and
provides numerous support services and innovative programs to strengthen
families. |
Under broad supervision the
Region Director oversees and manages the quality and delivery of all
DFCS programs within an assigned regional/field
area* through the direct supervision of DFCS
County Directors, Family Independence Regional Manager, and Office
of Child Protection Field Program Specialists.
Additionally, the Region Director directs and manages the human resources,
facility, budget, and other related administrative functions within
the area. Leads and/or participates in local and statewide projects
and community initiatives as requested. |
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Cherokee (Canton)/Cobb (Marietta)/Douglas (Douglasville) -or-
Rockdale (Conyers)/Gwinnett (Lawrenceville) -or-
Clayton (Jonesboro)/Fayette (Fayetteville)/Henry (Stockbridge) |
| Qualifications |
A Bachelor's degree from
an accredited college or university in Social Work, Counseling, Education,
Public Administration, Business Administration, or a closely related
field and five years of professional experience in
a human service delivery program which was in a service planning,
evaluation, and/or delivery capacity, two (2) years of which were
at the management level involving direct supervision of one or more
subordinate managers and/or supervisors.
Note: Undergraduate course work may not be substituted for the experience
requirement. A Master's degree in a human service discipline may be
substituted one (1) year of the non-managerial experience. |
| Our ideal candidate will have
proven executive experience equivalent
to the level of a County Director, Deputy Director, or Section Director.
Additionally, he/she will possess demonstrated knowledge & experience
in one or more of the following: |
- Supervision of supervisors
- Managerial experience equivalent to the level of County Director,
Deputy Director, or Section Director
- Extensive knowledge of the principles and techniques of administrative
management, including organization, planning, staffing, training,
budgeting and reporting
- Extensive knowledge of agency programs, policies, and objectives
- Ability to plan, evaluate, and manage multiple projects
- Ability to exercise judgment and discretion in developing,
implementing, and interpreting policies and procedures
- Ability to make independent judgments and decisions
- Ability to develop and maintain cooperative working relationships
- Ability to communicate effectively
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Executive
Leadership as demonstrated in:
- Leading Change
- Demonstrated ability to develop and implement an organizational
vision
- Leading People
- Demonstrated ability to achieve organizational objectives
by creatively managing and motivating staff
- Results Driven Leadership
- Demonstrated knowledge and ability in planning, prioritizing,
and coordinating large, complex programs
- Business Acumen
- Demonstrated ability to utilize human, financial, material,
and information resources in a manner that instills public
trust and accomplishes the organization’s mission, and
to take advantage of new technologies to enhance the effectiveness
of decision making
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those with executive level experience will be considered.
Inquiries about other DHR vacancies can be sent to info@dhrjobs.com |
| Benefits |
| In addition to a competitive
salary (PG-21/$61,090 - $106,807),
we offer a generous benefits package that includes employee retirement
plan, deferred compensation, 12 paid holidays, vacation & sick
leave, dental, vision, long term care, and life insurance. |
| Area
Information (Conyers, Douglasville, Marietta, Stockbridge) |
Atlanta
offers a unique blend of urban style and community charm. Flying into
the city is like flying into a tree-covered fortress – with
its towers of steel rising above a sea of green.
Atlanta may drive business, but it breeds culture. A city filled with
music, theater, sports and shopping, there’s always something
for you to do in Atlanta. Spend some time viewing artistic masterpieces
at the High Museum of Art. Catch a touring Broadway show at The Fabulous
Fox Theatre. Cheer on the Atlanta Falcons at a Sunday afternoon football
game. Shop in style at any number of boutiques and malls this city
has to offer. |
| Applying
for this job |
Please email a cover
letter and resume in Microsoft Word format to: recruiter@dhrjobs.com
To ensure proper routing/handling of your credentials, copy/paste
or type the following as your email subject: DFCS/Region
Director Metro Atlanta
Please be sure to specify the extent
and level of your executive leadership experience
in your cover letter.
Candidates for this position may be subject to employment
drug testing and criminal background check.
The Georgia Department of Human Resources provides services
to ensure the health and welfare of Georgians. As an employee of DHR,
in the event of an identified emergency, you may be required, as a
term and condition of employment, to assist in meeting the emergency
responsibilities of the Department. |
| DHR
is an Equal Opportunity Employer |
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| Ware County is the largest county in Georgia with 906 square miles; Clarke County is the smallest with 121 square miles |
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