HENDERSON COUNTY
HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT
112 FIRST AVENUE WEST
HENDERSONVILLE, NC 28792
Memo
To:
From:
Date:
RE:
All Interested Candidates
Jan Prichard, Human Resources Director
May 2, 2013
Job Posting – County Social Services Director
Henderson County Department of Social Services (DSS) is a state supervised and county
operated public social service agency administering more than thirty (30) federal and state
programs assigned by NC General Statute. Its mission is to improve the safety, health, wellbeing, independence, and quality of life for children, elderly and disabled, and families of
Henderson County. The County Social Services Director is an appointed public official
whose powers and duties are defined by state law and NC Statutes. The position is
responsible for administering state and federal-state social services programs, budget
preparation and administration, appointment, supervision, discipline and discharge of County
DSS employees; planning, organizing and directing the work of the agency, financial
management, performance management, and agency personnel compliance.
Requires 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. The preferred
candidate will have additional extensive public administration and/or business education and
experience.
Requires thorough knowledge of the legal and philosophical basis for public welfare
programs; thorough knowledge of management principles, techniques, and practices;
considerable knowledge of principles and practices of social work; knowledge of the agency’s
organization, operation and objectives and applicable federal and state laws, rules, and
regulations. Ability to exercise sound judgment in analyzing situations and making decisions,
direct employees and programs in the various areas of responsibility, and develop and
maintain effective working relationships with the general public, and with federal, state, and
local officials.
NC State application PD-107 must be completed and submitted to Henderson County HRD,
112 First Avenue West, Hendersonville, NC 28792. Applications may be obtained from
www.hendersoncountync.org/hrd or from the Henderson County Division of Employment
Security, 26 Francis Rd, Hendersonville, NC 28792. The deadline for submitting applications
is June 14, 2013. EOE M/F/D/V
Salary: $71,662 - $111,091 depending upon qualifications
Phone: (828) 697-4669 Fax: (828) 698-6184 TDD: (828) 697-4580
Job Line: (828) 697-4575
www.hendersoncountync.org/hrd
Henderson County is an Equal Opportunity Employer