Washington County, Oregon is seeking their next Director of Health and Human Services (HHS) to lead the important work of Animal Services, Behavioral Health, Developmental Disabilities Services, Disability, Aging and Veteran Services (DAVS), Solid Waste & Recycling, Public Health (Disease Control and Prevention, Emergency Medical Services, Emergency Preparedness, Environmental Health, Health Equity, Maternal Child & Family Program, Medical Examiner Office, etc.).

• Are a visionary leader with vast experience in public health, behavioral health, or other relevant areas of public service.
• Can be the face of Washington County’s Health and Human Services (HHS) Department. Thriving on maintaining strong relationships with executives across many partner organizations including hospitals, community partners, city governments, and county leadership.
• Are a people-centric leader that values clear communication, open dialog, and can juggle priorities in and outside the organization.
• Can support your team with creative solutions, keen change management tactics, and tough decisions to address the biggest needs across the HHS departments.
• Have experience operationalizing equity and an understanding of how trauma impacts traditionally marginalized individuals and communities and how this should influence the design and delivery of programs and services.
• Have deep experience in complex organizations with multiple funding streams, departments, contracts, and budgets

• Develops, plans, and implements the department strategic plan, goals, and objectives; recommends and administers department policies and procedures.
• Coordinates department activities with those of other departments, county administrative office (CAO) and with outside community-based organizations, other counties, regional jurisdictions and statewide agencies and organizations.
• Prepares reports for the Board of Commissioners.
• Presents information and leads interactions with the Board of Commissioners, other elected local, state and federal elected officials, and private sector executives.
• Directs, oversees, and participates in the development of the department’s work plan; assigns work activities, projects and programs; monitors workflow; and reviews and evaluates work products, methods and procedures.
• Implements and enforces statutes, policies, and administrative rules protecting the public health, including sanitation, communicable disease and medical, death investigation programs and animal codes; and ensures that the structure and personnel are in place to make emergency decisions to protect the public’s health under the authority of the State Health Division.
• Creates a workplace that promotes the organizational values of workplace diversity, equity and inclusion and actively promotes an environment respectful of living and working in a multicultural society. Assists in creating a positive and supportive work environment; enforces a safe workplace; teamwork and communication.
• Implements and enforces statutes, policies, and administrative rules assuring the structures and personnel are maintained to meet the statutorily defined role for the behavioral health and developmental disabilities divisions.
• Develops and assesses procedures for compliance with policies, administrative rules, and statutes affecting public health and human services programs.
• Negotiates annual budgets for programs with the State and federal departments and grant resources; and assigns supervision of contracts, budgets, and service negotiations with contract agencies; and directs or assigns the Assistant HHS director to supervise and review the drafting of grants and proposals across divisions and programs.
• Assures the preparation of annual and periodic reports on department operations, program planning, and evaluations, and reviews quality of programs and services.
• Directs and ensures the collection, compilation, and reporting of all health statistics and other data in accordance with State regulations; ensures the complete and accurate maintenance of all records, statistics and data required by the County and State or Federal departments; and provides reports to County, State or federal funding agencies as requested.
• Reviews and provides input into legislative priorities affecting the department; and may work with state, federal or other program staff on policy and procedures development.
• Performs a variety of public relations activities to stimulate interest in and provide information about Health and Human Services; and participates in meetings with the community and professional groups.
• Ensures the development and administration of the HHS budget; directs the forecast of funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; monitors and approves expenditures; and implements mid-year adjustments.
• Hires, trains, motivates, and evaluates personnel; provides or coordinates staff training; collaborates with employees to correct deficiencies; and implements discipline and termination procedures.
• Provides high level and complex administrative support to the County Administrator and staff assistance to the Board of County Commissioners on health and human services issues.
• Participates on a variety of boards and commissions; attends and participates in professional groups and committees.
• Responds to and resolves difficult and sensitive citizen inquiries and complaints.

• Principles and practices of public health and human services administration, including organization, program, and personnel management.
• Principles and practices of organization, administration, and personnel management.
• Principles of supervision, training, and performance evaluation.
• Fiscal planning and management.
• Strategic planning and implementation.
• Relevant statutes and regulations governing public health, behavioral health, and other human services programs.
• Service development and evaluation methods.
• The impact of socioeconomic status, race, ethnicity, mental or physical ability, religion, gender, gender expression and gender identity on behavior, attitudes and values related to interactions with department staff, community stakeholders and members.
• The role of cultural, social, and behavioral factors in determining the delivery of department services.
• Key components of cultural competency, awareness of differences, attitude to examine beliefs and values.
• Differences and skills to work across a variety of cultures effectively and appropriately.

• Identify complex problems and review related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
• Present special reports to and interact with the Washington County Board of Commissioners and other agencies on health and human services issues.
• Collaborate with other leaders and staff members to implement policies, goals, procedures, and initiatives; and effectively convey information.

• Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions, and implement recommendations in support of goals.
• Gain cooperation through discussion and present information, proposals, and recommendations clearly and persuasively in public settings.
• Prepare and administer a large, complex budget.
• Develop and implement policy guidelines and organizational goals.
• Manage and supervise professional, technical, and administrative support personnel.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with individuals, whether members of the public or coworkers, from diverse groups and backgrounds.
• Recognize and challenge discrimination across the department and throughout the County.
• Effectively work with persons from diverse backgrounds including age, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, socioeconomic status, physical characteristics, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, veteran status, health status, genetic predisposition, political belief or mental or physical ability.
• Identify the role of cultural, social, and behavioral factors in determining the delivery of services and develop and adapt approaches to problems that take into account cultural differences.
• Work collaboratively with stakeholders and health partners to improve access to health care including behavioral health and general community health and wellness.
• Make decisions affecting health and human service systems.
• Coordinate department activities with government and community organizations.
• Perform public relations activities.
• Work independently and organize work priorities.

• A Bachelor’s degree (Master's Degree preferred but not required) in public administration, business, human services, public health, or a related field; AND six (6) years of progressively responsible experience leading cross-system, collaborative efforts, and complex change with at least four (4) years of which were in a supervisory or management capacity. OR
• Ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience in a large, complex healthcare system, with at least four (4) years in a supervisory or management capacity.

• Must be able to respond to emergencies or exercises at any time, except while on scheduled vacation or other approved leave. In addition, leaves may be canceled during emergencies.
• Must successfully complete basic incident command system courses and participate in emergency response trainings as requested.
• Must have the ability to arrange for timely transportation in order to attend required appointments and meetings at off-site locations.

Management, Administrative and Professional Personnel System (MAPPS) - FLSA exempt employees are paid on a salaried basis. The premise of salaried/exempt employment is that established compensation recognizes the time and effort needed to accomplish all assigned job duties. Job responsibilities may require work outside of the employee's standard work week or a work week in excess of 40 hours.

For more information on the MAPPS policy, please review the specific document using this link:Click Here

This position is not represented under a collective bargaining agreement.

Regular and limited duration full-time employees working 30 hours or more per week and job share employees are eligible for benefits beginning on the first of the month following employment. Job share employees are responsible for 50% of the premium. Part-time regular, variable hour, and temporary positions are not eligible for medical, dental, and vision benefits.

Check Out Our Award-Winning Benefits & Wellness Program!
Washington County values your dedication to lead the future of our community through public service. Our total compensation package, which is comprised of more than just your annual salary, was built to show our commitment to the physical and financial health and wellbeing of you and your family. Your total compensation package includes a comprehensive benefits program with medical, dental, and vision coverage at up to 95% employer paid! Other benefits you’ll enjoy as part of your total compensation package include:

• Paid Time Off - 11 paid holidays including one floating holiday, 12 vacation days for new employees (accrual rates increase based on length of service), AND up to 96 hours of sick leave per year (unused sick leave accumulates from year to year without limit to provide pay and security if needed).
• Wellness Program - Washington County has been named one of Oregon’s Healthiest Employers by the Portland Business Journal for the past 7 years. We are proud to receive this award and will continue to make your health and wellbeing a priority by providing resources and support to help you and your family live and work well. Resources include smoking cessation, weight management, and stress management classes (online or telephonic with a personal health coach); discounts on gym memberships, fitness activities, and sports tickets; and Health & Wellness events and onsite flu shot clinics.
• Alternative Care Coverage
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Life and Disability Insurance (both County-provided and voluntary)
• Oregon Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)
• 457b Deferred Compensation Plan
• Emergency Travel Assistance
• TriMet Hop Card at no cost to the employee
• Bike lockers and repair stations
• A charitable giving program
• Oregon College Savings Plan