Position SummaryThis position is responsible to assist with the overall administrative oversight, leadership, planning, coordinating, and management of the Human Services & Health Department. This position provides professional work planning, organizing, evaluating, supervision, and implementation to County service- related programs in accordance with State and Federal laws and regulations, and to implement general policies set forth by governing bodies and agencies.
Salary InformationStarting Wage: $40.98/hr. https://www.co.dodge.wi.gov/government/human-resources/benefits
Job Details - Provides leadership in attracting, retaining, and developing an engaged workforce in the delivery of superior services to County residents and businesses.
- Directs the work of and manages division staff. Interviews and selects new employees.
- Assures the provision of training, instruction, and ongoing training for the Department.
- Provides coaching and/or counseling.
- Assigns tasks, reviews work, and prepares performance evaluations.
- Recommends employee transfers, promotions, disciplinary action, and discharge.
- Provides leadership and management to all assigned staff.
- Directs staff on interpreting the application of policy and procedure, as well as Wis. State Statutes and Standards.
- Provides supervisory coverage to division staff during after-hours on-call services (Child and Adolescent, CPS Intake and Ongoing only).
- Analyzes and evaluates service delivery. Meets with division staff routinely to work on service delivery plans, operational policy and procedures updates, etc.
- Administers all programs assigned to the responsibility of the Department and supervises the operations of the Division.
- Ensures compliance with program requirements.
- Reports administrative and program services, along with policies and procedures, to the responsible boards.
- Provides consultation regarding screening cases, crisis management, treatment options, and diagnoses for targeted populations in the respective division, including after hours.
- Provides input into planning long-range goals, objectives, organizational structure and overall direction for the Department.
- Ensures the programs and objectives of the Division are developed and maintained in accordance with the objectives of the County Board, responsible boards, and Human Services & Health Director.
- Evaluates Department service delivery.
- Conducts needs assessments and recommends service priorities to Division Manager in addition to those mandated by State and Federal Government.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology or related human services degree with five (5) years of experience in human service-related programs. Equivalent combination of education and experience which provides necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.
- Three years' previous supervisory experience preferred.
- Current Social Work Certification within the State of Wisconsin or certifiable within six (6) months of employment.
- Must successfully pass caregiver and criminal background check.
- Master's degree preferred.
- Must successfully pass caregiver and criminal background check.
How To ApplyInterested candidates can apply online at Dodge County website. Please submit a Cover Letter and Resume with application.
Deadline to ApplyApplications will be accepted until position is filled.
