Local Social Services Director
Apply NowCompany: Wilson County, NC
Location: Wilson, NC 27893
Description:
Salary : $102,732.00 - $173,604.00 Annually
Location : 100 NE Gold Street Wilson, NC
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 01014
Department: Wilson County Government
Opening Date: 01/02/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
Description
The County Director of Social Services is responsible for the leadership, management, and oversight of the Wilson County Department of Social Services (WCDSS). The department employs over 270 employees working in programs that provide public assistance, child welfare, child support, behavioral health, prevention, adult services, employment, childcare, parenting, and crisis intervention. WCDSS actively partners with community agencies, faith community, education, and business to address county-wide social issues such as teen pregnancy, unemployment, poverty, homelessness, domestic violence, adult/child maltreatment, health care, food insecurity and financial crisis. The County Director is the hiring and firing authority for all.staff positions within the County DSS except for the County Director position, which appointing authority rests with the DSS Board. The County Director is responsible for the administration of federal and state programs as specified in the General Statutes of North Carolina primarily in Chapter 108-A 14 (includes acting as chief executive officer to the DSS Board and as secretary of the Board).
The County Director is responsible for working with the Board of Social Services to establish a clear mission for the department. The County Director is responsible for reporting the performance results of the department to the County Board of Social Services and to the Wilson Community at large: The County Director is responsible for advocating for Wilson County, its customers, human service needs/changes, staff, and funding through service on various state and national workgroups, taskforces, committees, and associations at both the state and federal levels.
Description of Work
Minimum Education and Experience
A master's degree in social work and two years of supervisory experience in the delivery of client services; or a bachelor's degree in social work and three years of supervisory experience in the delivery of client services, one of which must have been in Social Services; or graduation from a four-year college or university and three years of supervisory experience in the delivery of client services, two of which must have been in Social Services; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
QUALIFICATIONPREFERENCE:Master of Social Work Degree (MSW) and Social Work License (LCSW).
Required Training and Experience:Required Minimum Education and experience: Master level human services degree (Master of Social Work- MSW preferred) and at least 5 years of experience, supervising supervisory personnel. Additional Training: Leadership and Management Courses Equivalent Training: Master of Social Work Degree preferred. License or Certification Required by Statute or Regulation: LCSW, LCAS, etc. enhances the ability to perform the job.
APPLICATION PROCESS:Applicants must complete and submit a Wilson County application through the on-line process. A resume may be attached but is not a substitute. Incomplete or unsigned applications will not be processed.
Supplemental Information
Work Schedule: This is a FLSA exempt position and thus this position's work week can vary significantly from week to week. This position requires a flexible work schedule and is subject to working at times 24/7 depending on the needs of the agency. The Director is the ultimate "on-call" position when major decisions must be made during non-office hours. This position is subject to working in the evenings, weekends and holidays as needed.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:Understanding of Strong Social Work Practice and Theory Understanding and knowledge of Social Services programs and policy. Understanding and knowledge of fiscal operations of programs. Ability to communicate effectively at a very high level. Ability to present effectively at a very high level. Ability to analyze data at a very high level. Ability to provide effective supervision to direct supervisees. Ability to set a clear vision for the agency that is consistent with the mission of the agency, Ability to build strong partnerships with community organizations. Ability to advocate for employee and customers needs at the county, state, and federal levels. Understanding and knowledge of human resources policies and practices. Good understanding and knowledge of information technology. Strong understanding and knowledge of performance management system (Leading by Results.)
The benefit package available for Wilson County Government includes group medical, dental, vision, disability, life, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident insurance plans. Wilson County Government is also a participating member of the North Carolina Local Governmental Employees' Retirement System.
Wilson County Government develops strategies to control Health Insurance costs while at the same time, is committed to providing affordable health care options that meet you and your family's needs to stay healthy. More information about our benefit plans can be found at:
Location : 100 NE Gold Street Wilson, NC
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 01014
Department: Wilson County Government
Opening Date: 01/02/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
Description
The County Director of Social Services is responsible for the leadership, management, and oversight of the Wilson County Department of Social Services (WCDSS). The department employs over 270 employees working in programs that provide public assistance, child welfare, child support, behavioral health, prevention, adult services, employment, childcare, parenting, and crisis intervention. WCDSS actively partners with community agencies, faith community, education, and business to address county-wide social issues such as teen pregnancy, unemployment, poverty, homelessness, domestic violence, adult/child maltreatment, health care, food insecurity and financial crisis. The County Director is the hiring and firing authority for all.staff positions within the County DSS except for the County Director position, which appointing authority rests with the DSS Board. The County Director is responsible for the administration of federal and state programs as specified in the General Statutes of North Carolina primarily in Chapter 108-A 14 (includes acting as chief executive officer to the DSS Board and as secretary of the Board).
The County Director is responsible for working with the Board of Social Services to establish a clear mission for the department. The County Director is responsible for reporting the performance results of the department to the County Board of Social Services and to the Wilson Community at large: The County Director is responsible for advocating for Wilson County, its customers, human service needs/changes, staff, and funding through service on various state and national workgroups, taskforces, committees, and associations at both the state and federal levels.
Description of Work
- The County Director of Social Services is responsible for the leadership, management, and oversight of the Wilson County Department of Social Services.
- The County Director of Social Services is responsible for the administration of federal and state programs as specified in the General Statues of North Carolina, primarily in Chapter 108-A 14 (includes acting as chief executive officer to the DSS Board and as secretary to the Board.
- The County Director of Social Services is the hiring and firing authority for all staff positions within the County DSS except for the County Director position, which authority rests with the DSS Board.
- The County Director of Social Services supervises all staff and directly supervises the Deputy Director, Administrative Assistant, Business Officer, and Operations Manager and other employees as self-assigned.
- The County Director of Social Services is responsible for promoting the professional growth of staff and especially the professional growth of supervisees.
- The County Director of Social Services is responsible for working with the Board of Social Services to establish a clear mission for the department.
- The County Director of Social Services is responsible for advocating for Wilson County, its customers, human services needs/changes, staff, and funding through services on various state and national workgroups, task forces, committees, and associations at both the stale and federal levels.
- The County Director is responsible for submitting a recommended annual budget to the Board of Social Services for the board's approval.
- When delegated by the DSS Board, the County Director is responsible for presenting the Board's Annual Budget Request (per Chapter 108A NC Statutes) to the Wilson County Board of Commissioners.
- Accuracy Required in Work: Accuracy of reporting and evaluation is important in this position.
- Consequences of Error: Consequence of error could have a significant impact on others' lives
- Instructions Provided to Employee: Primarily through the NC General Statutes and NC DHHS Program Supervision and Policies. Guidance is often requested from the UNC School of Government and NC Office of Human Resources, County Manager, County HR Director, and County Finance, as well as from community leaders in general.
- Guides, Regulations, Policies and References Used by Employee: NC General Statues and NC DHHS Program Supervision and Policies, Professional journals and other guidelines.
- Supervision Received by Employee: Direction received by the Wilson County Board of Social Services, primarily through the agency performance management and governance system, through the Director's annual performance appraisal.
- Variety and Purpose of Personal contact: The Director is in frequent contact with a variety of professionals, citizens, elected officials, and customers.
- Physical Effort: The job requires a tremendous amount of mental effort on a frequent basis. The physical effort primarily involves attending various meetings, traveling, conferences, etc.
- Work Environment and Conditions: Normal office or meeting room environment.
- Machines, Tools, Instruments, Equipment and Materials Used: Computers, iPad, Phone, etc.
- Visual Attention, Mental Concentration and Manipulative Skills: Normal
- Safety for Others: Decisions impact the safety of others.
- Dynamics of Work: Executive Leadership and Management
Minimum Education and Experience
A master's degree in social work and two years of supervisory experience in the delivery of client services; or a bachelor's degree in social work and three years of supervisory experience in the delivery of client services, one of which must have been in Social Services; or graduation from a four-year college or university and three years of supervisory experience in the delivery of client services, two of which must have been in Social Services; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
QUALIFICATIONPREFERENCE:Master of Social Work Degree (MSW) and Social Work License (LCSW).
Required Training and Experience:
APPLICATION PROCESS:Applicants must complete and submit a Wilson County application through the on-line process. A resume may be attached but is not a substitute. Incomplete or unsigned applications will not be processed.
Supplemental Information
Work Schedule: This is a FLSA exempt position and thus this position's work week can vary significantly from week to week. This position requires a flexible work schedule and is subject to working at times 24/7 depending on the needs of the agency. The Director is the ultimate "on-call" position when major decisions must be made during non-office hours. This position is subject to working in the evenings, weekends and holidays as needed.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
The benefit package available for Wilson County Government includes group medical, dental, vision, disability, life, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident insurance plans. Wilson County Government is also a participating member of the North Carolina Local Governmental Employees' Retirement System.
Wilson County Government develops strategies to control Health Insurance costs while at the same time, is committed to providing affordable health care options that meet you and your family's needs to stay healthy. More information about our benefit plans can be found at: