Human Services Director

About the Position

About the Position:
Overall responsibility for management of the Department of Human Services. Reports directly to the County Executive with policy oversight from the Human Services Board. Manages, operates, and maintains comprehensive array of human service programs for county residents in compliance with federal and state mandates as well as executive and board approved discretionary services.

• Leads department by planning and directing human service programs for the County.
• Prepares an annual departmental budget in compliance with federal and state mandates and monitors compliance with budget targets.
• Develops and monitors contracted services with partner agencies.
• Organizes, distributes, and delegates work to subordinates fairly and impartially.
• Provides clear and appropriate direction to employees.
• Provides training and coaching to subordinates.
• Keeps open communication with subordinates, listens to them, and provides feedback.
• Positively motivates, mentors, and leads employees.

• A master’s degree in a Human Services-related field.
• Ten years of progressively responsible supervisory and related experience including five years of prior experience at an upper management level in human services.
• Experience with staff supervision, budgeting, and program management and development.
• Must have the capacity to freely move in the community (such as through possession of a valid driver’s license or other means) including access to a vehicle.