SOCIAL SERVICES CHIEF 2 APPROXIMATE ANNUAL SALARY - $76,608.72 to $114,693.84 PAY GRADE: 39 The salary range indicated in this announcement is based on the Employee/Employer retirement compensation schedule. An employer-only option is available at a reduced salary range. Generally, salaries start at the lowest level of a step 1 and increase with each year of service to the highest level of a step 10. For more information on benefit and retirement programs, please see the sections below. In order to receive consideration, applicants must indicate their availability for any work type, travel, and location requirements listed. JOB INFORMATION Work Type: Permanent, full time vacancies as they may occur in this geographical location. Department: Health and Human Services (http://dhhs.nv.gov/) Division: Division of Child and Family Services Location: Carson, Minden, Gardnerville, Genoa Job Class Code: 12.301 RECRUITMENT INFORMATION Announcement Number: 52056 Open to all qualified persons. Posted 07/29/2025 Close Date: 08/05/2025 Recruiter: VICTORIA SHEEHAN Phone: (775)684-0133 Email: torisheehan@admin.nv.gov Applications accepted for another 3 Days 1 Hrs 26 Mins The Position Social Services Chiefs manage the overall design, analysis, development and evaluation of social services programs. Incumbents function as managers who train, supervise and evaluate the performance of subordinate supervisors; develop policies and procedures; and allocate staff and resources to accomplish goals and objectives. The Nevada Division of Child and Family Services (DCFS) is recruiting for a Social Services Chief 2 located in Carson City. The Social Services Chief 2 will develop and implement policies and procedures, within relevant regulations and collaborative child welfare statewide policies as well as function as a liaison to the child welfare agencies, advocate for changes in process and procedure and is responsible for statewide oversight of child welfare program activities. They will also create and approve written and verbal reports including the annual APSR, CFSP, Statewide Assessments, Child and Family Services Reviews, Program Improvement Plans, budget building, budget justifications and write white papers. Incumbents will be responsible for ensuring staff, management, the child welfare agency, and federal partners have all the necessary information for required reports by meeting deadlines, completing requested assignments, advising of any concerns/issues with the completion of the request timely and assist in other program areas as needed, and provide progress regarding activities and outcomes associated with this job element. Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time. ***THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE*** To see full Class Specifications visit: http://hr.nv.gov/Resources/ClassSpecs/Class\_Specifications-12\_0/ To Qualify: In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements: Education and Experience (Minimum Qualifications) Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in social work, health or social science, public or business administration or related field and four years of professional social services experience which included directing social services or the operation of a program unit; coordinating program activities with officials and representatives of other agencies; interpretation and application of complex federal regulations, writing program policies, procedures, and reports; and conducting research and preparing recommendations for management. Two years of the required experience must have included supervision of staff at a paraprofessional level or above; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above. Special Requirements A pre-employment criminal history check and fingerprinting are required. Persons offered employment in this position will be required to pay for these items. The Examination Application Evaluation Exam The exam will consist of an application evaluation. It is essential that applications include detailed information with time frames regarding education and experience. The most qualified applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for interview. The hiring agency may require specific skills related testing as part of the interviewing process. INFORMATIONAL LINKS For more information about state employment, visit the following: Division of Human Resource Management: http://hr.nv.gov Public Employees Retirement System: http://www.nvpers.org Public Employees Benefits Program: https://pebp.nv.gov/ More Benefits Information: http://nvjobs.nv.gov/Applicants/EB REFER A FRIEND Help us reach qualified candidates! Refer a friend by clicking here: Email Direct Inquiries or Correspondence to: Division of Human Resource Management Northern Nevada 515 East Musser Street, First Floor Carson City, Nevada 89701-4204TDD for the Hearing Impaired (800) 326-6868 Division of Human Resource Management Southern Nevada 7251 Amigo St, Suite 120 Las Vegas, NV 89119TDD for the Hearing Impaired (800) 326-6868 The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. 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