What procedures should the social services board follow with respect to the recruitment and hiring of a social services director?

Hiring a social services director is one of the most important decisions a social services board will make. Boards should devote the time, attention, and effort necessary to develop and implement a hiring process that both ensures that the board will select and retain the best-qualified person to serve as the county’s social services director and will reduce the likelihood of legal challenges by unsuccessful applicants.
When hiring a new social services director, the board must comply with the hiring procedures required by the State Personnel Commission as well as other applicable federal and state laws. Within those limitations, the board should follow procedures similar to those suggested in Kurt J. Jenne and Margaret Henderson, “Hiring a Director for a Nonprofit Agency: A Step-by-Step Guide” (included in this notebook).