Human Services Deputy Director

Job Posting Closes at 11:59PM on:09/08/26

Division:

Business and Finance Division Management Level:Deputy Director Scheduled Weekly

Hours:

40

Benefit Eligibility:

This position is eligible for Standard Benefits which includes dental, medical, and vision insurance, paid time off and holidays, retirement matching, wellness programs, and tuition reimbursement.

Description:

The Deputy Director of Human Services provides high-level strategic leadership and operational oversight for the Jefferson County Human Services Department, advancing the Department’s mission, vision, guiding principles, and Employer of Choice model. The position provides executive oversight for the Case Management Agency Division, Head Start Division, and Child Support Services program, ensuring effective service delivery and alignment with federal, state and county requirements.

The Deputy Director serves as a primary advisor and thought partner to the Executive Director, leads community engagement and partnership development, prepares and participates in Board of County Commissioner presentations and briefings, state meetings and committees with other Colorado county leadership and serves as Acting Department Head in the Executive Director's absence.

The successful candidate is a passionate, experienced, and transparent executive leader who builds trusting, collaborative relationships with Division Directors, managers, and employees across the Department. This position leads and coordinates cross-Division programs, initiatives, and projects with a strategic vision for the Department as a whole, aligning people, resources, and priorities to achieve meaningful outcomes. The ideal candidate demonstrates strong political acumen, sound independent judgment, and the ability to interpret and analyze policy, leverage data to drive decisions, navigate complex environments, and serve as a trusted thought partner to leaders across the agency and County.

SCHEDULE:

The county operates primarily on a 4 day/10-hour work week. (Monday-Thursday);
Human Services works a mix of 4 day/10-hour or 5 days a week (Monday-Friday). This position is hybrid, with a 5 day a week schedule, with remote work and in-office work as determined by team and agency needs.

Note:

This position may require work outside normal business hours as needed to meet operational demands, such as providing support for disaster recovery operations, including natural events such as floods and fires, as part of the department’s mass care responsibilities.

COMPENSATION:

Hiring Range: $145,000 - $175,000 USD Annual Compensation will be determined based on education, experience and skills.

BENEFITS:

Jefferson County offers a generous benefits package that supports your personal and professional life. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; paid time off and holidays, including a starting bank of 40 hours of PTO for new hires; retirement matching; wellness programs; tuition reimbursement; flexible schedules; remote work options; and more. For more information,  for our Total Rewards summary.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

The Human Services Deputy Director has the following responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership and Operational Oversight
- Collaborates with the Executive Director, Division Directors, and executive leadership team to develop, validate and implement the department's strategic direction. Provides leadership for assigned divisions and ensures high-quality service delivery, program efficacy, and compliance with federal, state and county regulations. Leads department-wide initiatives that improve organizational effectiveness, customer outcomes, and cross-divisional collaboration.

Management and Supervision – Provides direct supervision to the Division Directors responsible for the Case Management Agency, Head Start, and Child Support Services program. Collaborates with Department leaders to develop others, strengthen succession planning, and lead an agency culture of belonging. Supervises staff in areas of responsibility; administers and makes recommendations on routine personnel matters including recruiting, interviewing, hiring, training, assigning, scheduling, leave approval,…