About the Department and Position:
The Granville County Department of Social Services provides programs and services to protect children and seniors and promote self-sufficiency for families and individuals. Committed to enhancing the quality of life of the county’s residents, the department provides programs and services that help the vulnerable, the aged, the young, the sick, and the economically disadvantaged. The department assists and enables individuals and families to become self-sufficient through education and awareness. They also assist in the prevention and correction of abuse, neglect, exploitation, and inappropriate institutionalization.
The DSS Deputy Director reports directly to the DSS Director and supports the Director in managing the department’s $10.6M budget and 110 employees. The DSS Deputy Director directly oversees six employees: the Social Work Program Administrator, Child Support Supervisor, Staff Development Specialist II (2), Economic Services Program Administrator, and Income Maintenance Investigator II.
The DSS Deputy Director is a strong advocate—successful in communicating internal and external needs affecting the social services department and advocating for solutions at the local and state levels. The successful candidate is strategic and swift under pressure, effective in problem-solving skills, and keen on balancing compassion with accountability.
The DSS Deputy Director will support the department’s Director in uniting the staff team around the department’s mission to serve each individual and family in a respectful, confidential, timely, and compassionate manner while advocating for the unmet needs of the county’s most vulnerable population. The department prides itself on providing hope and the opportunity for stability and security for the individuals and families they are fortunate to serve. For more information about the department, visit https://www.granvillecounty.org/residents/social-services/.
Key Position Priorities:
● Thoroughly evaluate the county's SOPs and develop a comprehensive plan to update and create universal SOPs across the department and divisions while developing an accountability system to ensure compliance across the department's SOPs with state laws and regulations.
● Immerse themselves in the community, building and maintaining relationships with stakeholders while also establishing partnerships with key collaborators, such as the hospital system, to further support the department's growth and sustainability.
● Develop and implement education and staff training initiatives that support program enhancements, quality service delivery, cross-team collaborations, career development, including technical and leadership skill development and succession planning. Advocate for structural changes to ensure employees are effectively positioned given their experience and skill sets.
● Formalize the department’s human resources practices and procedures and implement changes to ensure efficient and sustainable practices and state and federal compliance.
Qualifications:
Minimum qualifications include:
· Master’s degree in public administration, business administration, social work, or human services field from an accredited college or university and two (2) years of management experience in a human services agency or business, with a preference for one (1) year of management experience in a human services agency; or
· Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a human services, business, or related degree and four (4) years of management experience in a human services agency or business with a preference for two (2) years of management experience in a human services agency.
- Four (4) years of experience at the Program Administrators or Division Director level with a Department of Social or Human Services is preferred.
- A NC state driver’s license is required or the ability to obtain one within a reasonable time following appointment.
Preferred qualifications include a master's degree in social work, counseling, psychology, or a closely related field and four (4) years of experience at the Program Administrator or Division Director level with a Department of Social or Human Services.
To apply, please visit https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/developmentalassociates and click on the title of Deputy Social Services Director – Granville County, NC. Please note the following:
· All applications must be submitted online via the Developmental Associates application portal (link above)—NOT the County's employment application portal or any other external website.
· Resumes and cover letters must be uploaded with the application.
· Applicants should apply by August 5, 2024.
