New Members needed for Durham County's Social Services Board

March 23, 2011

The Durham County Board of Social Services is now recruiting new members for three-year terms that begin July 2011 and July 2012.
The Durham County Board of Social Services is comprised of five members whose duties and responsibilities are:
1) To select the County's director of Social Services
2) To advise county and municipal authorities in developing policies and plans to improve the social conditions of the community
3) To consult with the director of social services about problems relating to the agency and to assist in planning budgets for the agency.
4) To transmit budgets of the County Department of Social Services to the Board of County Commissioners

The Social Services Board meets once per month for two hours.

The Board is seeking a diverse pool of potential candidates interested in serving in this role. Business owners that hire Work First customers and those with knowledge and experience working with recipients of services and programs provided by the Durham County's Department of Socials Services are strongly encouraged to apply.

To express interest in serving on the Durham County Board of Social Services, contact Montrella Springfield, administrative assistant to the director of the Durham Department of Social Services, at (919)560-8039 or mspringfield@durhamcountync.gov.

About the Department of Social ServicesThe mission of the Durham County Department of Social Services is to partner with families and the community in achieving well being through prosperity, permanence, safety and support. Our vision is a community where families achieve well being. The Department provides economic services programs including Work First, Medicaid, Child Support, Child Day Care Subsidy and Food Stamps as well as social work services, including Child Protective Services, Foster Care, Adoption, Adult Protective Services, Group Care and Crisis Assistance. To learn more about the services and programs offered by the Department, visit the County's website at: www.durhamcountync.gov/departments/dssv

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