DHS Director - Dual County

Deadline to Apply:      November 15, 2020 11:59 p.m.

Department:               DHS

Salary Range:             $92,235.52-$110,676.80 annually

FLSA Status:              Exempt

Status:                         Full-Time

Benefit Status:             Eligible for benefits

POSITION SUMMARY

This position is a shared position between Moffat and Rio Blanco Counties.  This position administers, supervises, plans, directs, coordinates, and evaluates the mandated and County-directed programs and services offered by the Moffat County and Rio Blanco County Departments of Human Services.

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

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.
• Interprets, develops, communicates, updates monitors and/or applies federal, state, and county laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and standards for the departments and Counties; recommends improvement when necessary; works with agencies to correct non‑compliance areas; counsels with department officials to ensure compliance with same.
• Oversees the preparation of the departmental budgets and manages contracts, including:  providing accounting of expenditures; preparing and submitting requests/purchase orders for operating, personnel and capital budgets; providing and presenting financial information, data, and history to justify requests and to aid in discussions with officials; negotiating contracts; monitoring the work of contractors and assuring that work is done in compliance with contract specifications; assisting with the grant writing process; and participating in related meetings.
• Oversees the delivery of federal, state, and county human service 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.
• Carries out responsibilities in a manner that ensures the departments are in compliance with federal, state, and county policies, procedures, and laws. 
• In compliance with the practices and directives of the Moffat County and Rio Blanco Human Resources Department:  is responsible for hiring, training, appraising performance, rewarding, disciplining, assigning and directing work, addressing complaints, and resolving problems.
• Plans and implements long and short range goals, objectives, 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. 
• Is responsible for fiscal management that maintains fiscal soundness, maximizes reimbursement to the counties from other entities, and ensures that expenditures are within the laws, rules, and regulations.
• Oversees and/or prepares Human Services Department policies and procedures to clarify and maximize the Departments’ operations in delivering services and benefits within applicable laws, rules, and regulations.
• Solicits, negotiates, and authorizes contracts for services and/or purchases of service; and supervises contract performance.
• Serves as a liaison with community entities coordinating the departments’ services and programs with other county departments, state agencies, and community service groups; develops and monitors partnerships and shared service agreements to maximize service/benefit delivery to clients.
• Compiles and prepares data at the request of legal counsel.
• Plans and implements short‑term, long-term, or annual goals, objectives, organizational structure, and strategies for the department, projects or programs to ensure efficient organization and completion of work.
• Ensures quality standards and compliance with regulations are maintained.

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

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

Click here to apply