County Social Services Director - Richmond County
The Richmond County Human Services Department is seeking qualified applicants for the
vacant Division of Social Services Director position. The successful candidate will manage a
variety of optional and required programs in this rural county with a population of approximately
46,000. The department is comprised of approximately 115 employees. This position reports to
the Director of Health & Human Services. General duties include:
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Directs, plans, organizes, implements, monitors and evaluates the overall administrative
operations, staff, and functions of a complex social services division. Participates in department
& division management team meetings, stakeholder forums and leadership development
processes.
Oversees and participates in the planning and development of division goals, policies,
procedures, goals and objectives. Develops social services division's strategic plans to
accomplish goals and objectives and improve effectiveness and efficiency of service delivery and
program operations. Supervises, mentors and coaches management and staff.
Directs management and staff, including hiring, performance evaluation, disciplinary actions and
dismissals, and ensures activities are consistent with goals and objectives. Seeks and creates
opportunities for improved performance, and development of staff. Identifies and addresses
problems or conflicts.
Reviews and analyzes program goals and objectives, community needs, service demands and
project trends. Directs and ensures conformity with State, Federal and County laws, policies and
procedures.
Represents the Director as needed.
Qualifications
MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT – 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.
Miscellaneous Information
Interested candidates must complete and submit a PD-107 application along with a copy of
college or university transcripts. Electronic copies, incomplete or unsigned applications will not
be considered. Applications and transcripts should be mailed to the address listed below: Dr.
Tommy Jarrell, Human Services Director, 127 Caroline Street, Rockingham, NC 27879.
Candidate must possess a valid North Carolina Driver's License and will be subject to a
background check and drug screening. The closing date for accepting applications is Monday,
June 13, 2014 by 5:00p.m.
Richmond County is an Equal Opportunity Employer