ABOUT THE POSITIONClark County Family Services is seeking qualified candidates to apply for the position of Director Family Services. This position will spearhead the dynamic operations of child protective services, foster care, and adoption in Clark County, ensuring the safety, stability, and brighter futures for children. The Director champions a comprehensive child welfare program that blends direct services, referrals, and support for families in need. Acting as a trusted advisor to County leadership, the Director drives innovation in family services while seamlessly coordinating child welfare, substitute care, and therapeutic support. With a hands-on approach, the Director oversees multiple divisions, shaping the financial, business, and administrative strategy, all while pushing forward department and County goals with vision and purpose.
This examination will establish an Open Competitive Eligibility list to fill current and/or future vacancies that may occur within the next six (6) months or may be extended as needed by Human Resources.
Human Resources reserves the right to call only the most qualified applicants to the selection process.
This position is a management position and excluded from membership in the union.First round of interviews will be October 16th and October 21st.
A Town Hall meeting will be held October 28th.
Final interviews will be held October 30th.
NOTE: A cover letter and resume are required in addition to the completed employment application. Candidates may be invited to the selection process based on specific criteria listed in the resume, such as experience working in child welfare, managing large teams, and collaborating with community partners. Applications submitted without a copy of the candidate’s resume and cover letter are incomplete and will not be considered. Cover letters and resumes may also be emailed to kelly.ewing@clarkcountynv.gov .
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Education and Experience: Bachelor's Degree in one of the following areas: Behavioral Science, Child Development, Communications, Counseling, Criminal Justice, Early Childhood, Education or Special Education, Health Science, Human or Social Services, Law, Marketing, Nursing, Psychology, Public or Business Administration, Social Work, Sociology or a related field AND six (6) years of full-time administrative and/or professional level experience in a comprehensive child welfare or family services system, such as protective services, foster care, adoption and/or the direct delivery of social and therapeutic services or in analytical or management support functions, three (3) years of which were in a management capacity. Possession of advanced degree in appropriate field desirable. Professional level experience and/or education that has provided the skills and knowledge necessary to perform all job functions at this level may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.
Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the “Education” and “Work Experience” sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see attached resume" on your application.
Background Investigation: Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation. Periodically after employment background investigations may be conducted.
In order to work at the Department of Family Services, employees must not have any qualifying offense that violates the standards required by NRS 432B.198 and/or NRS 432B.199.
Citizenship: Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
Please note, Clark County does not provide H1B visa sponsorships or transfers for any employment positions.
Pre-Employment Drug Testing: Employment is contingent upon the results of a pre-employment drug examination.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES- Develops and directs the implementation of goals, objectives, policies, procedures, and work standards for the department; directs the preparation and administration of the department's budget.
- Plans, organizes, administers, reviews, and evaluates the activities of professional, technical and office support staff through subordinate managers and supervisors.
- Contributes to the overall quality of the department's service provision by developing and coordinating work teams and by reviewing, recommending, and implementing improved policies and procedures.
- Confers with County management regarding major departmental activities or problems; confers and maintains liaison with County management in other departments, representatives of law enforcement, the courts and social, medical and community service provision agencies, the educational system, and other public and private organizations.
- Assists in administering child protective service, foster care, adoption, and related programs; provides for program development and implementation, appropriate staffing, and levels of financial support for recommended programs; ensures the effective and efficient delivery of services to children and their families.
- Directs the selection of staff and provides for their training and professional development; interprets County policies and procedures to employees; ensures effective morale, productivity, and discipline.
- Directs the conduct of analytical studies; develops and reviews reports of findings, alternatives, and recommendations.
- Represents the County in meetings with representatives of governmental agencies, professional and business organizations, employee organizations, and the public; makes presentations to the Board of Commissioners and others.
- Monitors developments and legislation related to the child welfare system, evaluates their impact upon County operations and recommends and implements policy and procedural improvements.
- Uses standard office equipment, including a computer, in the course of the work; may drive a personal or County motor vehicle or arranges for appropriate transportation to and from various job sites and other County locations in order to attend meetings, respond to incidents and conduct other Family Services business.
PHYSICAL DEMANDSMobility to work in a typical office setting, use standard office equipment, and to drive a motor vehicle in order to visit work sites and attend meetings; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the telephone. Accommodation may be made for some of these physical demands for otherwise qualified individuals who require and request such accommodation.
Come Make a Difference and Join the Clark County Family where we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
- Flexible Schedules including 4/10 options
- More Money in Your Pocket
- 100% Employer Paid Defined Benefit Retirement
- No Social Security Deduction
- No State Income Taxes
Two Employer Sponsored Health Plans Offered - Choice of PPO or EPO (hybrid of HMO)
- Medical - Employer pays 90% of premium
- Pharmacy Benefits (30, 90-day retail or mail order fills)
- 24/7 Telephone Advice Nurse - no employee cost
- Teledoc, Doctoroo, and Dispatch Health
Retiree insurance - eligible after 5 years of service Dental Vision Life Insurance - Employer Paid AD&D - Employer Paid Long Term Disability - Employer Paid Generous Leave Accruals that include:
- 13Paid Holidays includinga Floating Birthday Holiday
- Paid Vacation Leave
- Paid Sick Leave
- Holiday Leave
Other leave options
- Catastrophic Leave
- Parental Leave - Up to 90 days
Wide Variety of Voluntary Benefits that include
- Guardian - Accident, Cancer, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, and Short-Term Disability Insurance.
- Trustmark - Permanent Life Insurance benefits and long-term care.
- Sunlife Financial - Basic and Voluntary Life Insurance, AD&D, and long-term disability insurance
- TASC - Flexible Spending Account - FSA & Dependent Day Care Debit Card Available
- Morgan Stanley - Deferred Compensation Plan
Employee Assistance Program Onsite Fitness Center - $12/month*Benefits vary and are subject to change depending on assignment, hiring organization and bargaining unit.
Closing Date/Time: 10/8/2024 5:01 PM Pacific
