Human Services Director

$ - $ Annually

Aspen-Castle Creek, CO

Full-time with benefits, salaried

Human Services

10/26/2026

11/23/2026 11:59 PM Mountain

No

$

$

P110

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• Description
• Benefits
• Job Postings without Closing Dates:
  Job postings that do not have a closing date will remain open until filled.
• Job Postings with Closing Dates:
  An Final date to receive applications may be extended if the original deadline produced fewer applications than expected. Likewise, a job posting may be closed prior to the listed closing date if the number of applications reach the limit for that position.

The Director is the strategic leader of Pitkin County’s Human Services department, accountable for the complex internal and external systems, relationships, and community partnerships focused on building a resilient, self-sufficient, and connected community. The Director is responsible for effective department operations, strong organizational leadership, and the delivery of high-quality, impactful, responsive services. This role builds trusted relationships with community partners, supports and holds accountable organizations delivering services on the County’s behalf, and ensures responsible stewardship of public resources.

More details about the leadership profile can be found here.

• Provides strategic direction and oversight of the Human Services Department, including Adult and Senior Services, Veteran Services, Family and Child Welfare Services, Economic Assistance, and Emergency Support Function (ESF) 6. Establishes departmental priorities, sets expectations for department leaders, and ensures programs and services meet community needs.
• Leads departmental strategic planning, budgeting, resource allocation, and implementation of priorities.
• Advises County leadership on human services needs, policies, programs, and service delivery. Serves as the principal advisor to the Board of County Commissioners (acting as the Board of Social Services) on all Human Services-related programming and services.
• Builds and supports a capable, high-performing leadership team and workforce. Establishes clear expectations and accountability, develops leadership capacity, and fosters a positive, collaborative, and inclusive work environment.
• Monitors and engages in state and federal policy development affecting human services. Represents the County in statewide meetings, committees, and partnerships; collaborates with other county human services directors and government agencies; and identifies opportunities to influence policy, secure funding, and strengthen local service delivery.
• Ensures compliance with applicable County, state, and federal laws, regulations, policies, and standards.
• Establishes systems to monitor program performance, service quality, and outcomes, and supports continuous improvement across the department. Manages change and implements and improves systems to support organizational effectiveness.
• Develops and maintains strong relationships with community partners, nonprofit organizations, grantees, and other agencies. Provides oversight and accountability for external service partnerships, ensuring services are effective, responsive to community needs, and aligned with County priorities.
• Supports the relationship between Pitkin County government and the general public by demonstrating and being a role model of Pitkin County values when interacting with citizens, visitors, and County staff; maintains confidentiality of work-related issues and County information.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned by the County Manager or Assistant County Manager.

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