Assistant Director, Office of Children, Young Adults & Families

About the role

The Assistant Director supports the Senior Director of the Office of Children, Young Adults, and Families (OCYF) within the Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities. Acting as the Director’s representative, the role oversees contracts, grants, and provides technical assistance to staff while working in a hybrid environment.

Key responsibilities

• Represent the Senior Director at meetings and events in their absence.
• Assist in identifying and developing CYF‑focused grants in collaboration with the Office of Federal Grants and Suicide Prevention.
• Serve as OCYF subject‑matter expert on System of Care and support management of SOC contracts, grants, and related processes.
• Respond to legislative inquiries and help prepare reports.
• Manage and develop assigned contracts and annual requisition approvals.
• Supervise direct reports, including MATCH and Training Directors.
• Provide guidance to OCYF staff on contracts, budgets, data analysis, and reporting.
• Develop data‑management and analysis tools for program oversight.
• Respond to network provider requests for technical assistance.
• Facilitate and participate in advisory committees.
• Maintain knowledge of all OCYF programs (MATCH, IC3, LIPT, Community of Practice, MARCH, Apex, Mental Health Resiliency Clubhouses, CSUs, State Contract beds).

Required profile

• Current professional licensure valid in the State of Georgia, if applicable.
• Experience in grant development, contract management, and supervisory roles.
• Ability to analyze data, prepare reports, and manage budgets.
• Strong understanding of System of Care and child‑ and youth‑focused service delivery.
• Capability to respond to legislative inquiries and represent the agency publicly.
• Willingness to comply with required health screenings, vaccinations, and background checks.

Required skills

What we offer

• Robust benefits package designed for every career stage.
• Hybrid work schedule (3‑5 days per week on‑site).
• Opportunity to impact the lives of over 10 million Georgia residents.