Social Services Assistant Director I (Middlesex)

Hiring Range: $49,233.00 to $100,000.00

Full Time or Part Time: Full Time

Additional Detail

Title Description- This is the first management level in the occupational group for Assistant Director. Employees classified as Benefit Program Manager, Social Work Program Manager, and Administrative Services Manager may also act as an Assistant Director I to a Social Service Director. The Social Services Assistant Director I class is responsible for a major program area, advises the Social Service Director on a variety of issues and undertakes special projects. The successful candidate will report to the Director and will be part of the agency Leadership team. Responsibilities will include but are not limited to management of a division within the agency and the direct supervision of first line program supervisors. Additionally, the successful candidate will be tasked with representation of the agency in local, regional and statewide organizations, work groups and committees.

General Work Tasks (Illustrative Only) -

• Supervises supervisory staff; acts in the place of the Social Services Director when absent;
• Plans, organizes and directs staff / programs;
• Conducts meetings as necessary.
• Manages and directs the activities and functions of a multifaceted social services program;
• Monitors service delivery and implements organizational changes necessary to achieve goals and objectives;
• Develops and/or revises operating plans and procedures in accordance with overall departmental/divisional goals and objectives;
• Oversees the implementation of same;
• Ensures policies and procedures provide for effective delivery of services;
• Participates as a member of senior management staff in examining county and statewide needs and issues;
• Works closely with other managers in the development,
• Implementation and monitoring of new and/or revised service programs or delivery methods; and
• Works with other state, community or private social service providers to ensure quality service.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities-
Knowledge- Considerable knowledge of: the principles and practices of social service administration; social work/case management theory and practices; managerial principals and practices; other county, state and community services and resources available; client population; as well as the knowledge required of Family Services Supervisors.

Skills- Skill in operating a personal computer and the associated software and the operation of a motor vehicle.

Abilities- Demonstrated ability to: solve problems, particularly in the area of social services delivery; manage a multifaceted social services program and ensure quality service delivery; and communicate effectively both orally and in writing; as well as the abilities required of Family Services Supervisors.

Education and Experience- Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in a Human Services field or minimum of a Bachelor's degree in any field with a minimum of two years of appropriate and related experience in a Human Services area (Section 22VAC40-670-20 of the Administrative Code of Virginia). Considerable experience in assigned program area/human services programs. Completion of required training. Work experience in developing/implementing/monitoring/managing case plans and overseeing caseload management. Experience managing and supervising professionals involved in social services programs. Any combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Possession of a BSW or MSW degree and a Commonwealth of Virginia Social Worker license are desirable

Preferred Qualifications: Master's degree in social work, a behavioral science, counseling, business or public administration or related field supplemented with professional experience in social work or other human services field with some supervisory or other management work experience.

Special Requirements: ⁠ A valid Virginia Driver's License; requires undergoing Central Registry background checks. May be required to report for emergency shelter duty. The individual cannot be listed with any state's Department of Social Services as having a record of "founded" child abuse complaint. Occasional weekend work, work during inclement weather, or work during other unusual conditions may be required.

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