Family Justice Center Director

Family Justice Center Director

Travis County Health and Human Services (HHS) serves the community under the guidance of the Commissioners Court. We address community needs through internal and external investments and services. We strive to maximize quality of life for all people in Travis County by protecting vulnerable populations, investing in social and economic well-being, building a shared understanding of our community, and promoting healthy physical, behavioral and environmental living.

Travis County offers outstanding benefits, including hybrid work opportunities, generous paid vacation and sick leave, comprehensive health, dental and vision insurance, access to a free health clinic for you and your dependents, a robust retirement plan, and much more.

TC-HHS is looking for a full-time Family Justice Center Director for our new Family Justice Center and to be part of a mission-driven team that shows up every day for our community. A Family Justice Center is a co-location of agencies who collaborate to provide services to victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, and human trafficking. The Family Justice Center Director is an Executive Leadership position that oversees the planning, development, and implementation of the Family Justice Center, including finance, budgeting, human resources, purchasing, information systems, facilities, resources planning, strategic planning, safety management, and records management.

The Director will evaluate division operations in accordance with State, Federal, and Local Laws, policies, procedures and guidelines. Develop division strategic plans to accomplish goals and objectives and improve effectiveness and efficiency of services. Supervise work activities of subordinate professionals, paraprofessionals, and clerical staff. You'll join a highly motivated, collaborative, and supportive team that values connection, professionalism, and a shared sense of purpose.

Our work is rooted in excellent customer service, ethical practice, and effective advocacy for the individuals and families we serve. Just as importantly, we take care of one another; celebrating wins, supporting each other through challenges, and maintaining a workplace that is both compassionate and human. We're looking for team-oriented, community-engaged professionals who bring empathy, creativity, integrity, and a sense of humor to their work.

If you're passionate about social justice, enjoy meaningful collaboration, and want to do work that matters alongside people who care, we'd love to hear from you.

• Directs and ensures conformity with State, Federal, and Local laws, policies and procedures.
• Develops and directs core administrative functions and systems, including finance, budgeting, human resources, purchasing, information systems, facilities, resources planning, strategic planning, safety management and records management. Manages the day-to-day operations through subordinate managers and supervisors.
• Initiates, develops, plans and oversee implementation of special programs. Evaluates effectiveness of programs and operations and develops new and modified initiatives to improve effectiveness. Directs the implementation and monitoring of new and existing programs.
• Ensures MOUS are accurate, signed, and updated with partner agencies.
• Oversees management and staff, including hiring, training, performance evaluation, disciplinary actions and dismissals, and ensures activities are consistent with goals and objectives. Seeks and creates opportunities for improved performance, learning and development of staff. Identifies and addresses problems and/or resolves conflicts.
• Provides oversight and guidance to management and staff and makes recommendations on complex issues. Provides high-level technical advice, policy interpretation and guidance for application of appropriate procedures to managers and other staff.
• Develops, implements and monitors department-wide employment relations practices, policies and programs necessary to establish positive employer-employee relationships and promote a high level of employee morale, such as EEOC, FMLA, ADA, employee…