Assistant Health & Human Services Director
About The Position
Otter Tail County is now accepting applications for a full-time Assistant Director position with Health and Human Services. The purpose of this position is to provide administrative leadership and supervision to Health and Human Services staff and supervisors; develop and implement quality improvement initiatives and performance management activities; direct the planning, implementation, and evaluation of Health and Human Services programs; support accreditation, certification, and continuous quality improvement activities required by state and federal laws, regulations, and applicable program standards; develop, recommend, and manage budgets for multiple programs; develop, administer, and monitor contracts; interpret laws, rules, regulations, and policies; prepare reports and evaluate programs for efficiency, effectiveness, and compliance; support strategic planning and organizational development efforts; coordinate services and initiatives across divisions, departments, and community partners; lead the implementation of technology and process improvement initiatives; support emergency preparedness and response activities; and act on behalf of the Health and Human Services Director in the Director's absence. Applications for this position will be accepted until 4:30pm on July 22, 2026.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in social work, psychology, nursing, public health, community health, administration or related field
- Five years of experience in a public health or human services setting
- Two years of supervisory or leadership experience
- Valid Driver's License
Responsibilities
- Provide administrative leadership to assigned staff and program supervisors, establishing clarity regarding vision, mission, role definition, and individual responsibilities; modeling and coaching desired behaviors and leadership skills; planning and providing training and development opportunities; supervising, directing, and evaluating performance; and addressing employee concerns and personnel matters through coaching corrective action, disciplinary process, and other performance management activities.
- Collaborate with the Health and Human Services Director to carry out the operations, operational decision-making, and implementation of the Health and Human Services Department to ensure the delivery of effective, efficient, and integrated services.
- Foster coordination, collaboration, and alignment among teams within Health and Human Services, across the Health and Wellness Team, and with other County departments.
- Support strategic planning and organizational development efforts.
- Actively develop, maintain, and strengthen relationships with community partners, service providers, stakeholders, and governmental entities through ongoing communication, collaboration, problem-solving, and facilitation.
- Serve as a liaison to address concerns, resolve conflicts, build consensus, and promote productive partnerships that advance departmental and county goals.
- Develop, direct, implement, and evaluate Health and Human Service-related programs, in concert with, and in the absence of, the Health and Human Services Director.
- Prepare reports and evaluate programs for efficiency, effectiveness, and compliance.
- Establish policies, procedures, goals, objectives, and standards in accordance with program / grant rules, regulations, and guidelines.
- Lead and/or support quality and process improvement activities.
- Develop, negotiate, and administer contracts to purchase or provide services.
- Represent the County at community and provider meetings, state and local government meetings, and hearings, including Statewide professional organizations.
- Draft, recommend, and manage budgets for multiple programs.
- Lead departmental work on implementation and ongoing use of technology and electronic documentation systems; act as a representative on associated workgroups.
- Offer leadership and support for Health and Wellness Team (Probation, Public Health, Veterans, and Extension) multi-disciplinary initiatives.
- May assist with duties and responsibilities as outlined in the County Emergency Operations Plan and Continuity of Operations Plan.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- The 2026 starting salary for this position is $94,245 annually, depending on qualifications, with advancement to $141,315.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
