Division Director of Integrated Services - Department of Human Services

Compensation Range

$113,588.80 - $159,036.80

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Job Description Summary

Provides strategic and operational leadership for administrative functions across the Department of Human Services, with a strong focus on supporting and developing internal leadership capacity. Works closely with the DHS leadership team to provide coaching, guidance, and support for performance improvement plans and leadership development opportunities. In collaboration with Human Resources, this position manages hiring, onboarding, and offboarding processes, and leads employee engagement and development initiatives. Serves as a strategic partner to the Department Director and Deputy Director, providing informed recommendations on administrative strategies, resource planning, and operational alignment. Final decisions related to departmental operations, personnel matters, and strategic direction are made by the Department Director and the Chief Human Resource Officer. Provides direct supervision of the Administrative Support team and leadership for small to medium divisions within the Department. This role ensures alignment of operations, fosters collaboration across teams, and drives process improvements to enhance efficiency and service delivery. Directs the development and maintenance of department-wide policies and procedures, and supports strategic planning, internal communications, and operational alignment with organizational goals.

This position operates independently from the Human Resources Department and does not assume responsibility for employee relations, disciplinary actions, or other HR-specific functions. All such matters must be addressed in close collaboration with the Department Director, the Weld County Human Resources Department and in alignment with established HR policies and procedures.

The ideal candidate will have the following traits:

* Ability to see the big picture, anticipate challenges, and develop long-term solutions that align with organizational goals.

* Skilled at fostering teamwork, building relationships across divisions, and creating a culture of trust and engagement.

* Consistently acts with honesty, fairness, and strong moral principles.

* Comfortable navigating ambiguity, managing change, and adjusting strategies as organizational priorities evolve.

* Includes both written and verbal communication, with the ability to convey ideas clearly and influence stakeholders effectively.

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Job Description

Supervision - 25%

• Directly supervises the Administrative Support team and provides leadership for small to medium divisions to ensure alignment and improve operational efficiencies.
• Provides leadership, guidance and support to each assigned employee, ensuring a high level of performance and compliance with County, State and Federal rules and regulations.
• Addresses employee concerns and resolves problems in collaboration with Department Directors and Human Resources.
• Monitors employee work performance and adjusts work assignments when needed to maximize team capacity and effectiveness.
• Appraises performance and supports professional development opportunities to build capacity and support succession planning.
• Participate in recruitment, selection and training of new employees.

Division Oversight - 25%

• Establishes and upholds standards for quality and performance applying knowledge of business operations and compliance with County, State and Federal employment guidelines and laws, to advance department goals.
• Leads and provides strategic oversight into the operations of small to medium sized divisions, along with the Administration Team, ensuring performance standards are consistently met or exceeded. Takes corrective actions to ensure compliance with Federal, State, and County policies, rules, and regulations. Interfaces with County and State auditors for program compliance.
• Monitors and evaluates performance for effectiveness, opportunities for improvement and implement strategic enhancements.
• Partners with internal and county-wide stakeholders to maintain compliance with the Contract Management System, Board of County Commissioners’ expectations, and related procedures.
• Promotes effective communication and partnership with County departments, external stakeholders, and internal teams to support timely and accurate contract execution.
• Drives operational efficiency by promoting best practices and aligning staff efforts with County and Departmental priorities and policies.
• Actively contributes to the development and execution of the Department’s Strategic Plan, ensuring alignment between division operations and long-term organizational objectives.
• Provides strategic direction for department-wide hiring, onboarding, and offboarding processes to ensure con