Director of Social Services, Franklin County VA Franklin County has an immediate opening in Rocky Mount for a Director of Social Services. The essential function of the position within the organization is to direct, plan, organize, and formulate local policy for the Franklin County Social Services Department, in addition, has responsibility for program development, personnel management, fiscal management, and public relations. Incumbent insures full utilization of community resources and participates in the development of new resources. The position is responsible for budget development, coordination of community resources, making final personnel decisions, directing staff, preparation of grant applications, and implementing programs. The position formulates long range goals for the organization; develops policy and position papers and develops partnerships within the community to achieve the department’s goals. Responsibilities include accountability based on measurable cost effective results for the substance, efficiency, productivity and quality of activities performed. Knowledge of public assistance and/or social services programs; ability to interpret and apply laws, regulations and guidelines; and ability to train others or to provide for staff development. Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Public Administration or related field and six (6) years of directly related and progressively responsible supervisory/administrative experience preferred. Master’s Degree preferred. This position will be open until filled.

 

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: To be considered for this position, you must submit a completed Commonwealth of Virginia Application for Employment (DPT Form 10-012). If you need additional space to record your work history, you are encouraged to use either a Supplementary Experience Form (DPT Form 10-012A) or plain paper. These forms may be obtained from State and local offices of the Department of Social Services, from local offices of the Virginia Employment Commission, and on the DHRM Web site at www.dhrm.virginia.gov. You may also submit a resume with your completed application; however, a resume will not substitute for an application. Job can be viewed at http://www.dss.virginia.gov/jobs/ or http://www.franklincountyva.gov . Include the classification title, number and location of the position for which you are applying on all forms that you submit to the State. Salary DOQ/E; AA/EOE