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Finance, Quality, & Support Services Deputy Division Director – Human Services

El Paso County, Colorado

Colorado Springs, United StatesRemotefull_timeVerifiedPosted 30 Jul 2026

💰 $143,410/yr($95,580/yr – $143,410/yr)

About the role

Posting number: 2600343

Department: Department of Human Services

Division: Finance, Quality, & Support Services

Job classification: Deputy Division Director - Human Services

Posting type: Open

Categories: Administration, Accounting and Finance, Social Services, Management, Human Services

Summary

Are you a collaborative leader who finds fulfillment in helping others succeed? Do you enjoy building strong relationships, influencing through partnership rather than authority, and working across teams to solve complex challenges? The Finance, Quality, and Support Services Division (FQSS) within the El Paso County Department of Human Services is seeking their first Deputy Division Director! If you're someone whose focus is organizational success, supports others, and enjoys bringing people together around a shared vision, apply today!

This role serves as a strategic partner across the division, providing leadership and support in areas such as finance and business administration. You will also help support quality improvement, staff development, and operations. Success in this position requires exceptional collaboration, a strong focus on sound financial principles, and a balanced budget, as well as curiosity and critical thinking. It also requires the ability to influence decisions, communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders, and navigate changing priorities.

If you're passionate about continuous learning, enjoy solving complex problems, and believe the best outcomes come from working together, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on programs that serve children, families, and adults throughout El Paso County.

Hiring Range: $115,000.00 - $128,000.00 annually

This position has an anticipated work schedule of Monday through Friday, from 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM with flexibility required; subject to change. Hybrid schedule may be available upon successful completion of the initial evaluation period; subject to change.

Due to the sensitive nature of this role, additional background checks may be required, including a Government Program Fraud check and Child Welfare Abuse & Neglect database (TRAILS) check.

Please be advised this position may close without advance notice, should we receive a sufficient number of qualified applications.

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Provides leadership, oversight, and management to an assigned division within the Department of Human Services (DHS). Develops strategic plans; builds and maintains a strong collaborative environment. Develops, interprets, and ensures the implementation and compliance of rules, policies, and procedures. Serves as the Division Director in their absence. Employment is subject to the terms, conditions, and policies detailed in the Personnel Policies Manual (PPM). This position requires regular in-person presence as an essential job function.

Examples of duties

Provides administrative oversight and management to an assigned division within DHS, including establishing and overseeing goals, outcomes, and benchmarks.
Develops strategic plans, including establishing and communicating goals, objectives, and outcomes in collaboration with division leadership.
Oversees data strategy and usage within the division, ensuring data quality and supporting data-driven decision-making business processes
Builds and maintains a strong, collaborative environment that promotes service integration throughout the division. Works with division leadership to create, foster, and maintain values, culture, and a team-oriented environment.
Develops, interprets, and ensures the implementation and compliance of rules, policies, and procedures utilizing leadership in the service delivery philosophy.
Oversees and provides leadership during implementation of new programs and procedures; evaluates and monitors existing programs and procedures.
Establishes performance standards for assigned staff; conducts performance evaluations and motivates employees to reach peak productivity and performance; participates in the hiring and disciplinary process. Ensures staff meets mandated Department and State training requirements.
Consults and collaborates with other agencies and community professionals regarding the establishment and implementation of DHS programs and services; serves as a community liaison in a wide range of community and DHS collaboration efforts locall