Social Services Manager

Specialisations: Social Services Project Manager, Social Services Centre Manager, Social Work Manager, Child and Youth Care Services Manager

• Controlling administrative operations such as budget planning, report preparation, expenditure on supplies, equipment and services
• Developing, implementing and monitoring procedures, policies and standards for staff
• Overseeing the selection, training and performance of staff
• Establishing and managing budgets, controlling expenditure and ensuring the efficient use of resources
• Providing overall direction and management for a service, facility, organization or centre
• Advising government bodies about measures to improve welfare services and facilities
• Representing the organization at conventions, seminars and conferences
• Establishing and directing operational and administrative procedures
• Liaising with other welfare and health services providers, boards and funding bodies to discuss areas of health and welfare service cooperation and coordination
• Representing the organization in negotiations, and at conventions, seminars, public hearings and forums
• Monitoring and evaluating resources devoted to the provision of welfare, housing, and other social services