[Hiring] Director of Human Services @Pierce County

Role Description

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 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

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in business, public administration, or in 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 contract compliance experience including managing complex budgets, grants, procurements and contracts, including 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.

Requirements

• Attach a Resume and a substantive Cover Letter to complete this application process.
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

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