Chief Human Services & Community Strategy Officer

Pitkin County; Aspen (CO); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Pitkin County in Aspen, CO seeks a Director of Human Services to lead a complex system of adult and senior services, family welfare, and economic assistance, aligning programs with community needs and County priorities.

You will build a high-performing leadership team, manage budgets, influence state and federal policy, and ensure accountability and service quality across external partners and internal operations while upholding county values and public stewardship.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3+ years as a director of a department or cross-functional team.
• Minimum of 7+ years of progressively responsible experience leading organizational systems including human services program management.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Public Administration, or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must possess a valid Colorado Driver’s License and acceptable Motor Vehicle Record.

Responsibilities

• Provides strategic direction and oversight of the Human Services Department, including Adult and Senior Services, Veteran Services, Family and Child Welfare Services, Economic Assistance, and ESF 6.
• Leads departmental strategic planning, budgeting, resource allocation, and implementation of priorities.
• Advises County leadership on human services needs, policies, and service delivery; serves as principal advisor to the Board of County Commissioners on Human Services programming.
• Builds and supports a capable, high-performing leadership team and workforce; fosters a positive, collaborative, inclusive work environment.
• Monitors state and federal policy development affecting human services; represents the County in statewide meetings and partnerships; seeks funding opportunities.
• Ensures compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies, and standards; manages performance and continuous improvement.

Skills

Strategic planning

Leadership

Budgeting

Policy development

Communication

Team development

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

Pitkin County in Aspen, CO seeks a Director of Human Services to lead a complex system of adult and senior services, family welfare, and economic assistance, aligning programs with community needs and County priorities.

You will build a high-performing leadership team, manage budgets, influence state and federal policy, and ensure accountability and service quality across external partners and internal operations while upholding county values and public stewardship.