Health and Human Services Director

About the role

In this dual position, the Health and Human Services (HHS) Director oversees the management of the Health Department and Department of Social Services, assuring local, state, and federal guidelines are applied to all services provided within the departments. Maintain fiscal responsibility for department budgets. Provide leadership and guidance to administrative operations and assure productivity measures, quality assurance, and monitoring mechanisms are in place and utilized. Assure adequate resources are available and there is an adequate workforce for departments.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Knowledge of the legal and philosophical basis for health, social work and public welfare programs
• Considerable knowledge of principles and practices of HHS
• Thorough knowledge of budget/finance, 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 relationships with the general public and with federal, state, and local officials

Qualifications

• A minimum of master's degree in public health, social work, or other applicable management programs
• Four years of supervisory experience in management of health and/or human services programs

How to apply

Qualified applicants may complete a PD-107 found at www.richmondnc.com and return to one of the following:

• Email to: apply@richmondnc.com
• Mail to Richmond County Human Resources, PO Box 504, Rockingham, NC 28380
• Fax to 910-410-1127
• Drop off in a sealed envelope in the red drop box at 125 Caroline Street, Rockingham NC 28379
• Apply online at NCWorks.gov or in person at the NCWorks Career Center at 115 W Franklin St, Rockingham, NC 28379

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.