Assistant Director Health and Human Services Agency (20654499)

The Position, under administrative direction, oversees the activities of the Health and Human Services Health and Wellness Division which includes Behavioral health, Substance use disorder and Public Health. Assures compliance of department activities with department goals and objectives, state and federal laws, and county policies and procedures; and performs related duties as assigned.

Distinguishing Characteristics
This is an assistant department director classification that assists in overseeing and directing and participates in all activities of the Health and Human Services Department including short- and long-term planning as well as development and administration of departmental policies, procedures, and services. This class provides assistance to the Director of Health and Human Services in a variety of administrative, coordinative, analytical, and liaison capacities. Successful performance of the work requires knowledge of public policy, County functions and activities, including the role of the Board of Supervisors, and the ability to develop, oversee, and implement projects and programs in a variety of areas. Responsibilities include assisting in coordinating the activities of the department with those of other departments and outside agencies and managing and overseeing the complex and varied functions of the department. The incumbent is accountable to assist in accomplishing departmental planning and operational goals and objectives. This class is distinguished from the Director of Health and Human Services in that the Director has overall management and administrative responsibility for all Behavioral Health functions, programs, and activities.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

• Manages and directs the daily activities of the division through appropriate delegation, managerial support, and work supervision.
• Plans, prioritizes and assigns tasks and projects; directs the development of performance standards; approves promotions and terminations.
• Counsels, trains and coaches staff; monitors work, develops staff skills, and evaluates performance; identifies training needs and coordinates training for staff.
• Monitors operations and procedures; evaluates division and program issues, and recommends and implements solutions; develops and approves recommendations for improving the division’s operations and processes; assures that strategic goals are reached.
• Develops, evaluates and implements division goals, objectives, policies and procedures; develops systems and standards for program evaluation; assures division’s activities are in compliance with all laws, policies, regulations and goals.
• Analyzes trends, and evaluates program requirements and resource utilization; coordinates program planning and evaluation; coordinates protocols to effect integrated services with other programs, departments and agencies; responds to requests for information.
• Plans, develops, prepares, and monitors budget and expenditures for programs and services; assures that appropriate services are provided; coordinates information and assures effective communications between programs.
• Conducts research and strategic planning functions; analyzes trends and makes recommendations for staffing adjustments and personnel assignments; directs division projects including grants and capital projects.
• Prepares reports which summarize and forecast division’s financial activity and financial position; reviews division’s financial status and revenue trends.
• Serves as information source and liaison between the division and various state and regional organizations and agencies; serves on committees, task forces and other groups.
• Meets regularly with Program Managers for program updates; analyzes and evaluates issues and proposals, and recommends and implements solutions.
• Maintains and enforces all aspects of confidentiality of client information; monitors compliance to the standards of the Privacy Act of 1974, {U.S.C. § 552A} as amended.
• Develops and enhances cooperative professional relationships with local community agencies.
• Provides consultation and training to other organizations in the community on behavioral health, substance use, or public health issues; conducts presentations and training to county staff and the public to introduce and communicate the roles and functions of the health programs.
• Maintains expertise in field of service through participation in applicable educational opportunities.
• Acts in the place of the Health and Human Services Director during Director’s absence or as assigned.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.