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10/08/2026
Auglaize County Director
Auglaize County JFS
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
Under administrative direction of the board of commissioners, oversees all agency functions; maintains all agency programs and activities; provides indirect supervision to all agency employees; performs fiscal duties for the entire agency; conducts and attends meetings and training sessions.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION:
For purposes of 42 USC 12101:
40% (1) Administers, oversees, and is responsible for maintaining all agency programs (e.g., remains on-call 24/7; carries and uses cell phone to respond to issues occurring while out of the office; uses computer to receive and prepare documents; etc.); supervises assigned staff (e.g., authority to or ability to effectively recommend to hire, transfer, lay off, recall, promote, discharge, assign, reward, or discipline (jointly with board of commissioners); assigns tasks; schedules work; evaluates performance; approves/denies leave requests; etc.); develops and implements programs the agency is mandated to provide; monitors agency operations and ensures compliance with all state and federal laws and regulations regarding agency programs; ensures compliance with performance standards established for the agency by state and federal regulations; confers with agency supervisory staff concerning programmatic matters; confers with ODJFS regarding programs and policies; implements corrective actions as indicated by audits and quality control reviews.
20% (2) Oversees the administration, development, and coordination of the agency’s fiscal control programs and activities (e.g., monitors cash flow and allocation; develops annual budgets; coordinates long range fiscal planning for the agency; etc.); negotiates, develops, prepares, and implements plans, agreements, and contracts with the state, public, and agencies for purposes of carrying out cooperative plans of action or coordinating agency programs; confers with the board of commissioners regarding all operations of agency.
15% (3) Develops and implements personnel policies and procedures; directs the agency’s personnel operations (e.g., determines need for new staff members and informs county commissioners of need; interviews applicants, confers with supervisory staff regarding job applicants, and makes recommendations to board of commissioners for the hiring of new employees; develops and reviews with supervisory staff position descriptions and job assignments; etc.); provides direct or indirect supervision to all agency employees; identifies staff training needs and ensures staff receive necessary in-service and development training.
15% (4) Conducts and attends meetings and training sessions (e.g., conducts county conferences and attends hearings; drives motor vehicle to gain access to off-site meetings and training sessions; attends conferences, workshops, seminars, etc. for professional development and for the implementation of agency programs, policies, and procedures).
5% (5) Performs public relations duties, representing the entire agency (e.g., interprets agency policies to the public by responding to client complaints; maintains continuous contact with the public and the commissioners; etc.); serves as a liaison to ODJFS. (6) Maintains required licensures and certifications. (7) Meets all job safety requirements and all applicable OSHA safety standards that pertain to essential functions. (8) Attends professional education and training sessions, seminars, and workshops as directed.
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 5% Performs other duties as required.
QUALIFICATIONS:
An example of acceptable qualifications: Completion of undergraduate major core coursework in one of the following or a related field: business administration, public administration, human services, human resources, psychology, sociology, social work, education, or finance. Also requires an additional five (5) years of administrative/managerial experience to include responsibility of managing the fiscal aspects of an organization, agency, program, or operational area and assisting in developing and implementing policies, programs, laws, rules and/or regulations. At least two (2) of the five (5) years must have been as a supervisor over subordinate staff and/or contractors; or requires three (3) courses or 18 months of experience in business administration and/or public administration, one (1) course or six (6) months of experience in accounting or finance, two (2) courses or 12 months of experience in social welfare, one (1) course or six (6) months of experience in human resources management, and one (1) course or six (6) months experience in written communication for business. Also requires five (5) years of administrative/managerial experience to include responsibility for managing the fiscal aspects of an organization, agency, program, or operational area and assisting in developing and implementing policies, programs, laws, rules and/or regulations. At least two (2) of the five (5) years must have been as a supervisor over subordinate staff and/or contractors; or any equivalent combination of education, experience, and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Must be bondable.
LICENSURE OR CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: Must possess a valid Ohio driver’s license and maintain insurability under the county’s vehicle insurance policy; licensed social worker in Ohio.
EQUIPMENT OPERATED: The following are examples only and are not intended to be all inclusive. Motor vehicle, personal computer, computer software (e.g., DJFS specific software, etc.), printer, copier, fax machine, telephone, and other commonly utilized office equipment.
TO APPLY:
Submit the cover letter, resume and application to Auglaize County Commissioners at commissioners@auglaizecounty.org.
This position will remain open until filled.
