*Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit: *
The primary function of this position is to provide consolidated services to promote health, safety and well-being of residents in Swain County.
Services in the consolidated Health and Human Services Department include public health and social services.
*Primary Purpose of Position: *
The Assistant Health and Human Services Director’s role includes difficult, complex administrative and managerial work with the primary responsibility for assisting the Health and Human Services Director in planning, organizing, staffing and directing internal operations of Health Department and Department of Social Services.
Tasks not limited to: program supervision and responsibility for fiscal, human resources, strategic planning and intergovernmental relations functions.
*Work Schedule: *
Normal work hours are Monday-Friday 8:00 a.
m.
–5:00 p.
m.
Some nights and weekends are required, on call 24 hours a day for emergencies.
*Essential Job Functions:*
· Assists Health and Human Services Director in monitoring the work performance of two (2) Division Directors as follows: Health Department and Social Services.
· Evaluates program/work objectives and effectiveness, establishing broad organizational goals and realigning work and staff for the Agency as required and/or needed.
· Appoint staff of the consolidated human services agency with the Health and Human Services Directors approval.
· Reviews and authorizes program development at all levels of the Agency.
Works with external organizations/community partners to receive feedback and input of services and programs.
· Develops and implements long and short-term plans for the Agency.
· Provides leadership and guidance in all human services functions by making site visits, reviewing reports and attending meetings, planning and evaluation sessions.
· Supports Health and Human Services Director and Health and Human Services Board in all duties and powers by activities.
· Assists in preparation of the Health and Human Services budget.
· Responsible for monitoring progress toward fiscal objectives for the Agency.
Provides direction and guidance to adjust the budget expenditures as necessary and/or required to meet the objectives of the Agency and to remain in compliance with County budget and fiscal procedures.
· Except as otherwise provided by law, the human services director or the director’s designee shall have the same powers and duties as a social services director or a local health director
· Other duties as assigned
*Minimum Training and Experience: *
Master’s degree in Human Services, Health or related field and three (3) years of experience in public sector management; OR Bachelor’s degree in Human Services, Health or related field and five (5) years of experience in public sector management.
*Knowledge Skills and Abilities*:
Thorough knowledge of the legal and basis for public welfare programs.
Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of public health.
Considerable knowledge of principles and practice of social work.
Thorough knowledge of management principles, techniques and practices.
Knowledge of the agency’s organization, operation and objectives and applicable federal and state laws, rules and regulations.
Ability to exercise sound judgment in analyzing situations and making decisions; Direct employees and programs in the various areas of responsibility; and Develop and maintain effective relationships with the general public and with federal, state and local officials.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $80,000.
00 per year
Benefits:
* 401(k)
* Dental insurance
* Employee assistance program
* Flexible spending account
* Health insurance
* Health savings account
* Paid time off
* Retirement plan
* Vision insurance
Experience level:
* 2 years
* 3 years
Schedule:
* 8 hour shift
* Monday to Friday
Ability to Relocate:
* Bryson City, NC 28713: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
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