• Responsible for providing exemplary leadership and direction by maintaining an environment that supports the culture of the Fort Bend County Health and Human Services (HHS) Department by exemplifying the values of HHS.
• Implements, oversees, coordinates, and tracks the success of programs and services administered through the Social Services Division.
• Develops Policies and Procedures consistent with and in compliance with County and grant funding agencies regulations for the Social Services Division.
• Prepares, presents and implements the annual budget. Sets goals and objectives for the division.
• Determines staffing ratios for the division including hiring, onboarding, training, counseling/coaching, developing and evaluating staff.
• Maintains current and thorough knowledge of federal, state and local laws, rules, policies and procedures pertaining to the administration of social service and/or community development programs.
• Performs community relations work (external and internal) including coordinating community-based events that support the basic human needs of Fort Bend County residents
• Oversees accounting procedures for all funding sources to include registering and reconciling all bills for payment, monitoring checks and balances concerning budgeted expenses.
• Responsible for maintaining a proactive approach in the optimization of safe outcomes and information systems by monitoring department workflow and enhancing operations.
• Prepares required reports for Health & Human Services Executive Leadership, the Commissioner’s Court and the various granting agencies.
• Participates in activities and duties related to emergency management during a local or state of disaster as directed by appropriate county managers.

• Master’s Degree in Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, Professional Counseling, or related field. Must have knowledge of modern concepts, principles, practices and techniques of service delivery in the social services arena.
• 5 years of recent job-related experience with documented supervisory/ leadership experience
• License in Social Worker, Professional Counselor, Mental Health Counselor or related field is desired. Eligible for License in the State of Texas preferred but not required

Fort Bend County is an equal opportunity employer, committed to non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, color, religion or creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy status (including childbirth and related medical conditions), national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, age (40 and over), physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected military and veteran status, political affiliation or beliefs, or any other classification protected by state, federal and local laws, unless such classification is a bona fide occupational qualification.

For more information on Fort Bend County's Title VI / Nondiscrimination Statement, visit www.fbctx.gov/comply