Deputy Director of Social Services

The Johnston County DSS mission is to serve, aid and protect needy and vulnerable children and adults in ways that strengthen and preserve families. We provide human services programs that are intended to promote the health, well-being, self-sufficiency and protection of families, children and adults within our community. Johnston County Department of Social Services has an immediate opening for a Deputy Director of Social Services, located at 714 North Street, Smithfield. Located in the eastern half of North Carolina and part of the Research Triangle Region, Johnston County is part of the fastest growing region of the state. Johnston County is the fastest growing county in the state with a population of 216,000 residents. The Johnston County, NC Department of Social Services (DSS) is seeking an innovative and progressive leader to serve as the Deputy Director of Social Services. The ideal Deputy Director is a strong, and motivated independent leader with the strategic thinking, planning and executive administration skills to partner with the Director of Social Services and other staff to effectively carry out the mission of the agency.