Date Posted:

September 28, 2016

Salary:

$111,000-$155,000

Description:

Hennepin County’s Human Services and Public Health Department (HSPHD) is seeking a Child Well-Being Director who will develop the strategic vision and oversee the alignment of youth and family services across the county with a goal towards early identification of needs and services, better integration, and a coordinated approach for positive outcomes for children, youth, and families. This position reports to the Deputy County Administrator for Health and Human Services. 

Qualifications:

Best Qualified Candidates will have:

• One of the following:
  • Master’s degree or higher in behavioral or social science, business administration, nursing, public administration, public health, or related field and five or more years of management or administrative experience in a large organization.
  • Bachelor’s degree in one of the above fields and seven or more years of management or administrative experience in a large organization.
  • An approved equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience:
  • In the area of child welfare, child well-being, and/or child protection is preferred.
  • Managing significant staff numbers and budgetary responsibility.
  • As a leader, working across lines of authority.
• Ability to:
  • Plan, organize, coordinate, and supervise a large and diversified organization.
  • Collaborate, inspire, and implement action.
  • Identify strategies that demonstrate the business case for diversity.

Note: You must include a cover letter and resume as part of your application materials to be considered for this position. Invitations to interview will be based upon an assessment of education and experience.

How to Apply:

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/hennepin/jobs/1520199/child-well-being-director

Filing Deadline:

10/31/2016