Bureau for Social Services Commissioner

External job listingat West Virginia Department of Human Services

Lead systemwide change, strengthen operations and fiscal sustainability, and build partnerships as Bureau for Social Services Commissioner.

External source - not verified7 weeks agoOpen until: Nov 16, 2026

Salary

Not provided

Location

Charleston, United States

Employment type

Full time

Workplace

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Bureau for Social Services Commissioner

Charleston, United States

Job description

About the role

The West Virginia Department of Human Services' Bureau for Social Services (BSS) is seeking a strategic, experienced leader to serve as its next Bureau of Social Services Commissioner. This role offers an opportunity to lead systemwide change, strengthen operations and fiscal sustainability, and build partnerships across state government, the Legislature, courts and communities.

Responsibilities

  • Lead meaningful systemwide change.
  • Strengthen operations and fiscal sustainability.
  • Build partnerships across state government, the Legislature, courts and communities.
  • Work to improve outcomes for West Virginia’s most vulnerable residents.

Requirements

  • A master's degree in social work or public administration is preferred.
  • A minimum of 7–10 years of progressive executive-level management experience within a complex human services delivery system, state agency, or large-scale non-profit organization.
  • Social service insight, executive communication, financial acumen, and political savvy.

How to apply

Apply directly on CazVid.

Key facts

  • A master's degree in social work or public administration is preferred.
  • Requires a minimum of 7–10 years of progressive executive-level management experience.
  • Apply directly on CazVid.

Frequently asked questions

  • What does the commissioner role involve?

    The role includes leading systemwide change, strengthening operations and fiscal sustainability, and building partnerships across state government, the Legislature, courts and communities.

  • What qualifications are required?

    A master's degree in social work or public administration is preferred. The listing also asks for a minimum of 7–10 years of progressive executive-level management experience and social service insight, executive communication, financial acumen, and political savvy.

  • How do I apply?

    Apply directly on CazVid.

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