A Director is a a high-level managerial role with oversight of a County department, responsible for oversight of the operations of that department. This is a broad classification, and the specific responsibilities and qualifications can vary depending on the department. Relevant work experience demonstrating required knowledge, skills, and abilities may substitute for educational requirements. Work experience is essential and cannot be replaced by additional education.
The at-will appointed position is very unique to the Department they serve.
Kitsap County Human Services is committed to serving our community through responsive, equitable, and effective public service. Our mission is to provide essential services that address individual and community needs, preserve the rights and dignity of those we serve, and promote the health and well-being of all Kitsap County residents.
Our employees are dedicated public servants who work every day to improve the lives of our residents. We value integrity, accountability, collaboration, innovation, and respect in all that we do. We believe strong partnerships, sound stewardship of public resources, and a commitment to excellence are fundamental to building a healthy, resilient, and thriving community.
The Human Services Department Director leads the Department of Human Services (DHS) to provide essential services that address individual and community needs, preserve the rights and dignity of those they serve, and promote the health and well-being of all Kitsap County residents. DHS consists of 12 special revenue fund divisions that operate under the Board of County Commissioners to provide vital individual and community support services to over 30,000 members of the Kitsap Community.
The DHS Director is responsible for oversight and coordination of 300 grants, contracts, and amendments, 2 multi-county regional executive boards and 10 community advisory boards, commissions, and councils with a total of 158 members. The Director plans and organizes workloads and staff assignments, monitors budgets, reviews progress and directs changes in priorities and schedules as needed to ensure work is performed in a timely and efficient manner according to appropriate guidelines, procedures, and legal regulations.
Essential Functions
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Under broad direction and oversight from the County Administrator and Board of County Commissions, the incumbent performs complex management work over Kitsap County and multi-county Human Services divisions, grants and programs contracted for or directly provided by employees of Kitsap County. Responsibilities include: planning, organizing, and directing all operations and functions of the Kitsap County Human Services Department including oversight of subordinate division managers in the Human Services; Grant Accounting, Aging and Long Term Care, Kitsap Recovery Center, Behavioral Health, Workforce Development, Veterans, Pre-Trial Services, Developmental Disabilities, Mental Health, Chemical Dependency and Therapeutic Courts, Prevention, Youth, Homelessness, Affordable Housing, and Community Development Block Grant Divisions. The Director serves as chief staff advisor to the Board of County Commissioners, County Administrator, and various other departments and agencies on all human services matters in the County. Serves directly as the chief advisor to managers that staff the multi-county Workforce Development and Public Mental Health delivery systems.
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Direct the development, implementation, and maintenance of responsive and effective human service programs to meet community needs and the corresponding grant management for Aging and Long-Term Care, Kitsap Recovery Center, Behavioral Health, Workforce Development, Veterans, Pre-Trial Services, Developmental Disabilities, Mental Health, Chemical Dependency and Therapeutic Courts, Prevention, Youth, Homelessness, Affordable Housing, and Community Development Block Grant Divisions. Direct development of policies, procedures and systems and assures compliance with applicable County, State, and Federal laws, rules, and regulations. Provide direction and support to division managers in 12 different program areas.
20%
Direct the administrative, financial and operational functions as the administrative unit for the for the 12 special revenue fund divisions. Evaluate and determine which grants or programs should be researched, initiated, implemented, terminated, or modified. Determine the resources to devote to projects and the metrics to monitor. Determine how to maintain cost effectiveness and meet grant conditions.
20%
Direct the development and maintenance of systems and records that provide for the proper evaluation, control and documentation of human service operations. Prepare technical, statistical, analytical, operational and administrative studies/reports as requested. Analyze, review and coordinate audits of programs and grant and contractor agreements to assure compliance with grant requirements, federal, state and local regulations. Review audit reports and prepare audit resolutions. Confer with the County Administrator and the division managers and staff on problems related to programs and activities, furnishing administrative and technical advice and support. Confer with the County Administrator, Board of County Commissioners, HR Director, and Administrative Services Director to develop program emphasis and major department policies, budgetary allotments, staffing levels and department procedures.
20%
Provide department and County representation regarding human services related issues on various State, County, and local advisory boards, and before special interest groups and other community groups, providing staff support and obtaining citizen input. Direct subordinate managers or professional staff in serving boards such as: Area Agency Advisory Council, Mental Health/Substance Abuse and Therapeutic Courts Advisory Board, Commission on Children and Youth, Developmental Disabilities Advisory Board, Community Development Block Grant Citizen’s Advisory Board, Substance Abuse Advisory Board or Veteran’s Advisory Board. Facilitate the coordination of department interaction with other government agencies.
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Direct the preparation and justification of the departmental budget of approximately $85 Million based on staffing and resource requirements, cost estimates, Board of Commissioners and departmental objectives and goals. Monitor all fiscal operations of the department. Oversee and approve all department expenditures. Supervise the purchase and acquisition of supplies and equipment.
