Director of Human Services

Director of Human Services

Pierce County is looking for a dedicated Director of Human Services who has/is:

• Deep knowledge of front‑line, high‑touch social services work and a comprehensive understanding of the vital human services programs and regional services system supporting veterans, homelessness and housing, aging and disabilities, early childhood, developmental disabilities, and community action programs.
• Skilled in leading teams, social service contracting, grants, budgeting and making sound, independent decisions on complex issues through clear, transparent, and honest communication.
• Demonstrated experience navigating relationships with diverse community partners, including public and non‑profit organizations and the ability to maintain strong working relationships with inter‑agencies and key stakeholders in all aspects of program delivery.
• Devoted to ensuring all of Pierce County has access to and a voice in community‑based services that are tailored to the needs of the community.

Our strategic leader will focus on:

• Continuous improvement for themselves and their organizations
• Fostering a growth mindset and life‑long learning
• Data‑driven decision‑making
• Consideration for customer perspectives and impacts
• Collaboration across large, diverse work environments
• Ensuring equity and inclusion in all facets of work
• Policy and guideline development; turning ideas into action
• Championing the streamlining processes to create positive change

• Additional education or experience that clearly indicates the ability to perform the essential functions of this position may substitute on a year‑for‑year basis.
• Bachelor’s Degree in business, public administration, or a field directly related to community services and human services.
• Senior‑level experience leading a human services, community services, or comparable public sector organization, with responsibility for program development and service delivery, strategic planning, and supervision of managers and staff.
• Senior‑level experience with contract compliance, including managing complex budgets, grants, procurements, and contracts, fiscal oversight, regulatory compliance, reporting, and accountability to funding and governing bodies.
• Demonstrated experience advising elected officials or senior executives, and building effective partnerships with governmental, nonprofit, and community organizations.
• Six (6) years of responsible leadership and supervision experience.

• Master's degree in business, public administration, or a field directly related to community services and human services.

• Must meet travel requirements, which may include out of state travel or other off‑site locations for meetings.
• Authorize and successfully complete a background check prior to employment.
• Work a flexible schedule, which may include responding to emergencies and taking calls outside of regular office hours, evenings, weekends, and holidays if needed.

Pierce County is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status.