Social Services Assistant Director II

$91,922 - $121,797/Yr

550-Chesapeake Bureau Of Social Services - Chesapeake, VA

Full-time - Mid Level

Chesapeake, VA

About the position

The Social Services Assistant Director II is a management-level position responsible for overseeing a major division within the Bureau of Social Services. This role involves managing multiple administrative and program units through first-line program supervisors, reporting directly to the Director of Social Services. The Assistant Director is tasked with planning, organizing, and directing staff and programs, as well as acting in the Director's absence. This position requires a strong understanding of human services program delivery and the ability to lead and implement specialized divisional programs.

Responsibilities

• Supervises management staff and acts in place of the Social Services Director when absent.
• Plans, organizes, and directs staff and programs.
• Conducts necessary meetings and directs, advises, and consults with program managers on operational and policy issues.
• Writes, revises, and interprets program and operational policy for the division and department.
• Consults with and advises the Social Services Director on major operational and program matters.
• Plans and coordinates the implementation of specialized divisional administrative or operational programs.
• Participates in and leads special projects.
• Prepares reports as needed and assists with the development of the department budget.
• Coordinates audits and prepares audit narratives.

Requirements

• Master's degree in social work, behavioral science, counseling, business or public administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of four years of related, full-time equivalent experience in social work or human services.
• Some supervisory or management work experience.

Nice-to-haves

• Master's degree preferred in the Human Services field.
• Experience in a Senior lead or supervisory capacity in Human Services programs.

Benefits

• Full-time position with a competitive salary range of $91,922 to $121,797.
• Potential for additional hours in response to department needs or emergencies.