Application closing date: 7/3/2026 Hiring pay range: $92,310.40 - $113,089.60 Full pay range: $92,310.40 - $133,848.00 SUPERVISION: Directly supervises the Child Welfare Program Manager, the Adult Programs, and the Child, Family, & Adults Administrative Assistant. Serves as a key member of the DHS Executive Management Team, providing leadership and support to internal teams and works to improve outcomes for staff, programs, and the Garfield County community. Executes supervisory responsibilities with fairness and accountability. Strives to manage and resolve conflicts and works with teams and staff to meet goals and expectations. Encourages training and development, actively coaching and empowering supervisors to develop their teams. Leads the Child, Family, & Adults Division in cross-program planning through strategic planning and then works collaboratively with the Executive Management Team to introduce opportunities for departmental introduction of initiatives. GENERAL PURPOSE OF JOB: Provides leadership and oversight of the Child, Family, & Adults Division’s programs and ensures the consistent, successful delivery of services to the citizens of Garfield County. This position is responsible for leading, managing, and developing the strategic direction for assigned program areas. This includes ensuring that all programs deliver quality and efficient services, allocate resources consistently, and provide a high level of service to vulnerable populations. This position provides direct supervision over assigned program managers. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: (These duties are illustrative of typical essential responsibilities of the job, and may vary according to assignment) Leadership & Supervision: (50%) - Provides leadership and direct supervision on a day-to-day basis to assigned teams. Acts as a leader in the Department modeling the vision of the department, working to increase the quality of life in the community by taking a proactive and innovative leadership role, while supporting the Human Services Director in accomplishing the Department’s strategic vision. Collaborates across divisions to support staff workflow, with an eye on quality improvement.
- Maintains compliance with policies, procedures, and standards as set by federal, state or local regulations. Provides guidance and keeps staff informed of current relevant laws, regulations, and issues.
- Executes supervisory responsibilities with fairness and accountability. Strives to manage and resolve conflicts and works with teams and staff to meet goals and expectations. Encourages training and development, actively coaching and developing teams and staff.
Financial & Resource Management: (35%) - Responsible for managing program area funding sources and budgets. Allocates resources according to set strategic plan and adjusts expenditures and revenues as required.
- Monitors budget performance for all assigned program areas assuring resources are obtained and used efficiently.
- Works to develop funding sources for program areas by participating in grant processes.
- Manages contracts and provides on-going monitoring of contract details. Confirms the contractor is performing the duties and obligations in accordance with the terms of the contract.
- Identify and address any developing problems or issues.
- Supports the Director in overall financial accountability and program costing analysis.
- Responsible for special projects as assigned and reporting as required to the State and the BOCC.
Community Partnerships: (15%) - Actively develops and maintains relationships and networks with outside community resources, service providers and other counties, with the goal of enhancing citizen services.
- Stays current on issues, welfare reform, and regulations regarding mandated and additional services. Often interacts with State agency, Boards, Courts, committees, citizens’ groups, contractors, vendors and other agencies and organizations.
Other duties as assigned. CORE COMPETENCIES: (Representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities expected of the position) - Public Service: A commitment to the mission of providing exceptional services to the citizens of Garfield County. It is who we are, and what we do.
- Customer Service: A commitment to providing exceptional service to all customers (internal & external), which includes being helpful, professional, courteous, and taking the time to understand customer’s needs.
- Stewardship & Innovation: Is a good steward of public resources and looks for ways to be innovative and improve efficiency.
- Teamwork: Able to work together with a diverse group of people towards a shared goal, while considering the needs of others.
- Business Technology: Ability to utilize the technology required of the position and demonstrates a willingness to learn new technologies as required to assist the County in providing exceptional services, innovation, and work efficiencies.
- Communication: Proficient in communication, and able to communicate using the English language, including written, verbal, or other communication channels as required by the position.
- Leadership: Is knowledgeable and proficient in leadership practices, and works to manage conflict, ensure accountability, and make sound decisions.
BENEFITS: - Medical, Vision, Dental
- Disability & Life Insurance
- Retirement Plan
- Paid Vacation & Sick Time
- Employee Wellness Programs
- Employee Gyms
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