Human services director

JOB REQUIREMENTS: Provides Leadership in Planning, Developing,

Coordinating, and Evaluating the Service Delivery System for the

Division Monitors programs and services for efficiency and

comprehensiveness. Analyzes current and projects future needs. Designs

and recommends program and staffing modifications to meet current

anticipated needs. Facilitates/coordinates with other community

professionals and/or organizations to be aware of, and resolve, any gaps

in services. Assumes primary responsibility for developing division

goals and objectives. Assumes primary responsibility for designing and

implementing methods of collection appropriate statistical information.

Assumes primary responsibility to evaluate division programs for

effectiveness. Advises Health and Human Services Board on policy matters

pertaining to division issues. Participates on the Elder Abuse I Team.

Participates on the Suicide Prevention Task Force. Monitors the crisis

facility and Mobile Crisis Unit. Is available 24/7 for assistance with

critical incidents. Directly Supervises Portage House Supervisor,

Special Needs Programs Supervisor, Mental Health Clinic Staff, Adult

Protective Services, CSP Staff, Crisis Intervention, OWI Assessor, and

Jail Social Worker. Recommends hiring and termination, supervises, and

evaluates all personnel within the division either directly or by

delegation. Ensures new staff are trained. Organizes regular conferences

and staff training. Promotes staff development through individual

guidance, in service programs, and ensure appropriate attendance at

other training events. Administers personnel policies as necessary.

Coordinates all division reorganizations to maximize program

effectiveness as well as staff efficiencies. Assumes Oversight for the

CCS/CRS Programs. Consult with CCS and CRS staff on CCS/CRS issues.

Attend CCS Management meetings and participate in CCS coordinating

committee. Assumes Responsibility for Division Budget. In conjunction

with section supervisors, develops division budget. Monitors all

expenditures and revenues throughout the year. Recommends priorities for

funding for the division. Pursues additional revenue and develops

grants. \*\*\*\*\* OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: Experience in

program planning, administration, budgeting, and staff management

Preferred. Experience With Crisis Intervention And Elderly Services

including guardianship issues preferred. Experience in the mental health

And AODA Fields Preferred.Experience Working With Adult Correctional

clients preferred. License/Certification in social work preferred. One

Year Computer Experience Required. Any Combination Of Education And

experience that provides the equivalent knowledge, skills and abilities

required to perform the essential functions of the position. \*\*\*\*\*

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply In Person: Portage County Human

Resources 1462 Strongs Ave. Stevens Point, WI 54481 Apply Online:

www.co.portage.wi.gov Other: You may also call 715-346-1327 to have an

application mailed to you.