HUMAN RESOURCES COUNTY DIRECTOR I - 50271

About the role

This is professional social work in the administration and direction of public welfare programs in a county with a small caseload or participating in the administration and direction of a county with a medium or large caseload headed by a Human Resources County Director II, III, or IV.

Employees in this class plan, direct, and review or participate in the planning, directing, and reviewing of programs, activities, and operations within a county department; coordinate assigned activities with other counties, outside agencies, and departments; exercise direct supervision over supervisory, professional, technical, and clerical staff; and/or provide highly responsible and complex administrative support to the lead County Director.

Work involves the development of improved services and stimulation of interest and understanding of the programs among county professional and civic groups. The county director is appointed by the County Human Resources Board but is administratively responsible to the State of Human Resources.

Technical direction, advice, and consultation are provided by representatives of the State Human Resources Office on program policy, procedure, casework, and administrative problems. Employees serving as Assistant Director receive general direction from the county director, and work is reviewed through reports, conferences, and program effectiveness.

• Master’s Degree in Social Work from a school of social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education
• Three (3) years of experience in professional social work, including two (2) years of supervisory experience in a public welfare agency

Additional Requirement

• Per §38-13-3(a)(3), Ala. Code (1975), persons who apply for child welfare or adult protective service jobs after November 1, 2000 will be subjected to a criminal background investigation upon employment with the Department of Human Resources.
• This position is open to all applicants.
• An evaluation of Training and Experience as provided on the application will comprise 100% of the final score.

Click the “Apply” link above and complete the online application.

Complete Your Application Carefully

Your application must include detailed information about your education and work experience so we can determine your eligibility for the position.

Before submitting your application

• Make sure your application is updated to include your current or most recent employment.
• Do not combine multiple jobs into one Work Experience entry. List each employer, job, promotion, or change in job title separately, with accurate beginning and ending dates and a complete, detailed description of the duties performed for each separate job.
• Incomplete applications will be rejected and cannot be supplemented or revised after submission.

Additional information

Please note: A resume, if attached, will not be considered in the evaluation process for placement on the eligible list. Only education and work experience documented in the appropriate sections of the completed application will be reviewed for qualification and evaluation purposes.

This is a continuous announcement and may be closed at any time without prior notice. Applicants are encouraged to apply promptly.

After You Apply

Check your application status regularly for updates on your progress in the recruitment process. Additional information about application status messages is available in the FAQs section of our website under Applying for a Job.

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