East Hampton, Social Services Director
Description:
Social Services Director
A full-time position in a caring career
The Town of East Hampton is seeking a passionate visionary to fill the full-time position of Social Services Director. The Social Services Director is responsible for creating, planning, organizing, coordinating and providing indispensable community social services programs for residents in crisis or in need of other services from the Town. The Social Services Director will work in collaboration with Town departments, community groups and outside agencies to develop resources and provide information and referral services for residents of the community in need of various support services.
Our ideal candidate should have the following:
- A working knowledge of problems and issues facing older adults, adults, veterans and youth and the principles, practices, theories and methodologies utilized in municipal services, operations and programs for these groups.
- A working knowledge of the federal, state, regional and local legislation, regulations and community programs and services for individuals and groups served.
- A thorough knowledge of pertinent municipal, state and federal law governing local wellbeing activities and objectives of federal assistance.
Preferred qualifications are possession of a master’s degree in social work, counseling, psychology, gerontology, or closely related field and at least for (4) years of direct services and/or work in the social services field, plus two (2) years of supervisory experience or an equivalent combination of experience and training. Possession and maintenance of professional licensure or certification in social work, marriage and family therapy, or similar or related field is desirable. This is a full-time, 35-hour-per-week position. The starting salary is between $66,998. to $78,821. per year, plus benefit package which includes health, dental, vision, 401a defined contribution plan, life insurance and various voluntary benefits, as well as PTO and paid holidays. This is a bargaining unit position.
Applicants should submit a cover letter, resume and employment application, no later than April 29, 2024, (or until filled), to the Town of East Hampton, Department of Human Resources, 1 Community Drive, East Hampton, CT 06424.
An employment application may be found at www.easthamptonct.gov. AA/M-F/EOE.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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