Director of Community Services

County of DuPage; Wheaton (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

BCBSIL health plans

Dental/Vision coverage

Life insurance option

Vacation & Paid leave

12 holidays

Job summary

DuPage County is seeking a Director of Community Services to lead a broad portfolio of health and human services programs and to guide the formation of a new Department of Housing & Community Development.

You will head a professional team, build partnerships with government and community organizations, and drive large-scale initiatives during a period of organizational renewal. Strong leadership, strategic collaboration and budget oversight are essential to succeed.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required in public administration, business administration, or related field.
• Eight years of related experience with five years in a management level position.
• Pre-employment background check required.

Responsibilities

• Plans for and directs the operations of multiple programs to meet defined community needs.
• Acts as the County liaison with departments, elected officials, other counties, and state/federal agencies.
• Oversees grant programs and monitors policy compliance; develops contracts and performance metrics.
• Maintains knowledge of applicable statutes and regulations impacting services.
• Leads staff development, budgeting, and personnel decisions.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Collaboration

Budget management

Education

Master's Degree in Public Administration or Business Administration

Job description

We are pleased to offer the opportunity to work for DuPage County as the Director of Community Services. Due to an upcoming retirement, the Community Services department is embarking on an exciting reorganization that will create a renewed focus on direct client services and establish a new Department of Housing & Community Development. This is a unique opportunity to join the DuPage County team at an important time of transformation and growth.

The Director of Community Services will lead a dedicated team of professionals committed to strengthening the community and improving the lives of County residents. We are seeking a collaborative, strategic leader who can embrace change, build strong partnerships, lead complex initiatives and translate community needs into effective programs and services.

For more information about this exciting opportunity, please check out the Director of Community Services Recruitment Brochure.

Benefits:

• There are four medical plans to choose from, all through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois (BCBSIL): Blue Advantage HMO, Blue Choice PPO, PPO 1 and Blue Edge Health Savings Account (HSA).
• Dental/Vision
• Optional Life
• Vacation, Sick, and Paid Leave Time
• 12 paid holidays
• Pension Plan:The Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) is public pension fund that administers retirement, disability, and death benefits for employees of local government in Illinois. IMRF serves more than 3,000 employers and manages about $52 billion in assets. With a funded status of 96.6%, IMRF is one of the best-funded public pension systems in the country.

To learn more about the cost and coverage of the benefits plan, visit Employees Benefit Information.

For detailed information on paid time off, visit Employee Policy Manual, Section 5.

DuPage County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Responsibilities Include:

• Plans for and directs the operations of multiple programs and resources to fill defined needs within DuPage County
• Functions as a member of the County’s management team to resolve issues and implement plans of action

• Acts as the County liaison in coordination with County Department Heads and Elected Officials to other counties and State and Federal agencies

• Meets with government officials, community leaders, service providers, and other funding organizations to promote support for, and efficiency of, the community-wide health and human services system
• Coordinates programs with other County departments and offices including the Health Department, the courts, and law enforcement, develops requirements and eligibility guidelines for programs
• Oversees County grant programs including working with oversight boards and policy groups on the allocation of grant funds and monitoring compliance with grant provisions
• Establishes policies to assess needs, assign contracts, and monitor contract performance
• Maintains up to date knowledge of applicable State and Federal statutes, legislation and regulations impacting services.

• Delegates authority to subordinate managers in specialized areas and assures that work is completed thoroughly and efficiently
• Ensures staff are properly trained and compliant with policies, procedures, and local, State and Federal laws and ordinances
• Recommends hires and promotions, directs and evaluates employment decisions for all assigned positions
• Manages the Department’s budget process and ensures that the department functions within budget appropriations

Requirements include the following experience or equivalent combination of training and experience:

• Completion of a Master's Degree in Business or Public Administration, Social Work, or a related field
• Eight (8) years of related experience
• Five (5) Years in a management level position

A pre-employment background check is required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Position is typically office or administrative work and is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.