Regional Director #W5175

Title: Regional Director #W5175

State Role Title: General Admin. Manager III

Hiring Range: Up to $130,000/yr.

Pay Band: 7

Agency: Department of Social Services

Location: NORTHERN REGIONAL & LICENSING

Agency Website: www.dss.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: Agency Employee Only - A

Job Duties

At the Virginia Department of Social Services, we put people at the center of everything we do. We believe that every Virginian can live a life of dignity and that all voices, ideas and experiences contribute greatly to our pursuit of excellence. Inspired by continuous improvement, we commit ourselves to listening, learning and cultivating environments of trust, respect and positive engagement. Together, we are mission-driven, eager to achieve, and passionate about bringing the best of who we are to those we serve.

We design and deliver high-quality human services that help Virginians achieve safety, independence and overall well-being. We are a $2 billion agency – one of the largest in the Commonwealth of Virginia – partnering with 120 local departments of social services and 31 community action agencies, along with faith-based and non-profit organizations, to promote the well-being of children, adults, and families statewide. We proudly serve alongside 1,650 (state) and 12,200 (local) human services professionals throughout the Social Services System, who ensure that thousands of Virginia’s most vulnerable citizens have easy access to the services and benefits available to them.

In addition to a rewarding work experience, VDSS offers excellent health and life insurance benefits, pre-tax spending accounts, state funded Short and Long Term Disability, paid holidays, vacation, tuition assistance, free wellness programs, and a state retirement plan with options for tax-deferred retirement savings including employer matching – Employee Benefits.

The Virginia Department of Social Services (VDSS), Division of Local Engagement and Support is currently seeking a Regional Director in our Northern Regional Office in Warrenton, VA. The Regional Director (RD) is a senior manager position that reports to the Director of Local Engagement and Support. The RD will provide a regular state presence to local leadership including Directors, government officials, community partners and local DSS Boards representing the mission, vision, values, and strategies of the Virginia Department of Social Services (VDSS). The RD serves as a liaison between local leaders and VDSS program and support functions to foster collaboration and ensure optimal administration of social services programs/initiatives to the Commonwealth. The RD provides direction and guidance to a team of professional and administrative regional office staff that provides program oversight, consultation, monitoring, analysis of performance, and training to local departments. The RD works in partnership with agency division managers to ensure the effective implementation of agency programs and operations. The RD directs the day-to-day operations of the regional office including budget, staffing, facility and fiscal management and communication.

The RD provides direction and guidance to a team of professional and administrative regional office staff that provides program oversight, consultation, monitoring, analysis of performance, and training to local departments.

Minimum Qualifications

• Considerable knowledge of the Commonwealth’s state supervised, locally administered social services system with the ability to:
  • Develop and sustain trust relationships with people at all levels.
  • Demonstrate and create a culture of collaboration, innovation, and empowerment.
  • Communicate relevant information accurately and timely in a manner in a way it is easily understood.
  • Lead professional staff, administration, and budget.
  • Optimize organizational effectiveness and operations.
    

Key competencies required include:

Establish Focus
Develops and communicate goals, ensuring employees understand how their work aligns to the organization’s mission and goals.

Develop Others
Delegates responsibility and provide people with the opportunity to develop new skills, strengthen areas needing improvement, carry out challenging assignments, and accept new responsibilities. He or she also empowers others by conveying confidence i