Human Services Deputy Director

HUMAN SERVICES DEPUTY DIRECTOR Position # 790601 Salary Range:       $86,165-$136,185 Primary Purpose of Position: The primary purpose of this position is to assist the Director with administration and coordination of all services  and programs provided by the department. The Human Services Deputy Director serves as an overall extension of the Director and assumes overall agency responsibility in the absence of the Director. The Human Services Deputy Director is a resource for staff in administrative matters and is utilized extensively in the areas of Administration, Income Maintenance Programs and the Child Support (IV -D) Program. The Human Services Deputy Director is responsible for the direct supervision of the Income Maintenance Administrator II and Income Maintenance Administrator I.  The Human Services Deputy Director is also responsible for working directly with the Director and other Management Team members in internal planning, budgeting, community planning and community relations. Responsibility also includes researching and analyzing information in order to propose new or revised projects, policies or procedures when necessary, program and service delivery evaluations for efficiency and effectiveness, and total responsibility for specifically assigned administrative or agency projects. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Thorough knowledge of principles, methods and techniques of efficient administration, including interpersonal  communication, personnel administration, budgeting, accounting, planning, program evaluation and office management. Thorough knowledge of human services administration.  General knowledge of social, medical, mental and economic factors of the community served.  Ability to plan coordinates and direct a staff of technical, professional, and clerically related personnel.  Ability to interpret and apply laws and policies to specific problems relating to agency activities.  Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with agency personnel, county officials and the general public. Minimum Education and Experience: Master's degree in public administration, business administration, social work, or human services field and two years of management experience in a human services agency or business, with a preference for one 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 years of management experience in a human services agency or business, with a preference for two years of management experience in a human services agency. Valid North Carolina driver license required. Bilinguals encouraged to apply. DD 214 is required from applicants claiming a military preference. Posting Date:          02/01/2024 Closing Date:        02/23/2024