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DHS ASSISTANT DIRECTOR

DHS ASSISTANT DIRECTOR

Deadline to Apply:      Sunday, January 2, 2022 11:59 p.m.

Department:               DHS

Salary Range:             $31.53-$37.83/hour

FLSA Status:               Exempt

Status:                         Full-Time

Benefit Status:             Eligible for benefits

POSITION SUMMARY

Assists the Human Services Director in managing all staff and department functions by providing highly responsible administrative, quality control and fiscal support to the Director and assumes full responsibility in the absence of the Director.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

Education and Experience:

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited four‑year college or university in a Human Services, Business or Public Administration (master’s preferred); and,
  • Five to seven years of progressively responsible related experience; or,
  • Any combination of education, training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Licenses and Certifications:

  • Must pass background check and motor vehicle check (MVR).
  • Valid Colorado Driver’s License
  • Child Welfare Supervisor Certified (preferred)

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: (All responsibilities may not be performed by all incumbents.)

  • Carries out managerial responsibility in accordance with policies, procedures and applicable laws including: interviewing, hiring and training, planning, assigning and directing work; establishing deadlines; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
  • Plans, coordinates, assigns, and monitors performance and coaches, counsels, mentors, trains, and advises employees in department for the dual goals of meeting department goals, Human Service Director’s goals, and employee career development.
  • Assists the Director in interpreting, developing, communicating, updating, and/or monitoring ordinances, policies, procedures, and standards for the department; recommends improvement when necessary and may work with agencies to correct non‑compliance areas.
  • Assists the Director in the delivery of federal, state, and county social services programs including but not limited to child protection, youth in conflict, adoption, foster care, core services, adult protection, fiscal functions, Medicaid, TANF, Old Age Pension, Aid to the Needy Disabled, Low Income Energy Assistance Program, Food Assistance, and USDA Commodities.
  • Assists the Director in planning and implementing short-term, long-term, or annual goals, objectives, structure, and strategies, and Departmental direction to deliver services and benefits in an optimum manner.
  • Consults with the Colorado Department of Human Services, Health Care Policy and Finance, and other state agencies for law, rule, and policy information. 
  • Assists the Director in carrying out responsibilities in a manner that ensures the Department is in compliance with federal, state, and county policies, procedures, and laws.
  • Assists the Director in preparing the Human Services Department Budget.
  • Solicits, negotiates, and authorizes contracts for services and/or purchases of service; supervises contract performance.
  • Collaborates with other agencies to maximize service/benefit delivery to clients.
  • Compiles and prepares data at the request of legal counsel.
  • Ensures quality standards and compliance with regulations are maintained.
  • Responsible for fiscal management that maintains fiscal soundness, maximizes reimbursement to the County from other entities, and ensures that expenditures are within the law, rules, and regulations.

IMPORTANT JOB FUNCTIONS:

  • Maintains and upgrades professional knowledge, skills, and development by attending seminars and training programs and reading trade and professional journals and publications.
  • Prepares complex, routine, and non-routine reports utilizing a variety of software; receives, sorts, and summarizes material for the preparation of reports; prepares work reports.
  • Serves as a liaison and/or member of various committees, boards, and/or teams and collaborates, persuades, presents reports to and negotiates with others outside own work area to coordinate efforts and maintain cooperative and efficient relations.
  • Interacts with a variety of high level individuals, both internally and within the community to provide information; disseminates departmental information and assists in resolving administrative issues.
  • Follows up on inquiries from various agencies, groups, media, etc., regarding department programs and services.
  • Disseminates a variety of information to various agencies, divisions, or departments via telephone, mail or FAX.
  • May serve as backup for other positions within the department.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.

 

Moffat County is an Equal Opportunity Employer:
Females/Minority/Veterans/Disabled/ Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

 

Questions?  Contact Human Resources at (970) 824-9195.

 

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