Youth and Family Services Division (YFS) Assistant Division Director
Work Type
Family and Children’s Services
Position Number
req13208
Salary
Salary Range: $88,771.09 to $110,963.87
Closing Date
June 18, 2024
Posted June 11, 2024
Agency Name
Mecklenburg County
Work County
Mecklenburg
Job Location
700 East 4th Street
Charlotte
North Carolina
28202
Job Description
Position Summary
Provide day-to-day leadership and management of a division within Youth and Family Services. This position provides direct supervision to Sr. Social Services Managers and is responsible for internal operations including personnel, space, logistics of major events, consumer complaints, incident reports, training, assuring compliance with regulations, practice and policy development and assuring services are properly provided on a daily basis.
This position represents the YFS Division on internal and external committees and represents the YFS Division Director as requested. This position also will serve on various committees, workgroups and initiatives centered on the needs of children and families to improve outcomes for children and families.
This position will be located at 10101 David Taylor Drive, Charlotte, NC 28262.
Essential Functions
Handle training schedule and plans, assurance of compliance with policies and protocols, and assures services are properly provided on a daily basis
Manage the implementation of the division’s work plan/business plan including implementation of plans to assure improvement; track progress and recommends changes
Recommend priorities for resources and resource needs; and track expenditures against budget
Integrate and coordinate service areas and manage division resources
Review and makes recommendations on statutes
Interpret policies and procedures
Serve as division liaison, both internally and externally as requested by the YFS Director
Ensure compliance with Federal, state and local policy/rules/regulations/statutory responsibilities and directives
Deliver speeches, write articles, or present information at meetings or conventions to promote services, exchange ideas, or accomplish objectives
Interpret and explain data, policies, rules, regulations, or laws to organizations, government or corporate officials, or individuals
Prepare or present reports concerning activities, expenses, budgets, government statutes or rulings, or other items affecting businesses or program services
Support staff and evaluate program effectiveness
Listen to appeals from family members and advocates and researches and investigates claims
May be required to staff shelters in the event of a disaster
Listen to appeals from family members and advocates and researches and investigates claims
Manage division resources
Minimum Qualifications
Experience:
Minimum of seven years of experience in human services or related area and two years of supervisory experience
Education:
Bachelor's degree in Human Services, Social Work or related field
Combination of relevant education and relevant experience accepted?: Yes
Licenses and Certifications
Preferred Qualifications
Master's Degree in Social Work
Child welfare experience
At least five years of supervisory experience preferred
At least two years of Senior Management experience preferred