Director, Office of Adult, Aging and Disability Services - Colorado Department of Human Services

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Director, Office of Adult, Aging and Disability Services - Colorado Department of Human Services

Salary

$145,000.00 - $190,000.00 Annually

Location

Denver Metro, CO

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

IHA 70009 08/23/2024

Department

Colorado Department of Human Services

Division

Office of Adult, Aging and Disability Services

Opening Date

08/23/2024

Closing Date

9/15/2024 11:59 PM Mountain

FLSA

Determined by Position

Primary Physical Work Address

1575 Sherman Street Denver, Colorado

Hiring Pay Rate

Salary will be commensurate with education and experience.

FLSA Status

Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation.

Department Contact Information

Joel Drahos - joel.drahos@state.co.us

Type of Announcement

This announcement is not governed by the selection processes of the classified personnel system. Applications will be considered from residents and non-residents of Colorado.

How To Apply

Please submit an online application for this position at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado. Reach out to the Department Contact to apply using a paper application, including any supplemental questions. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed.

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Department Information

This position is open to residents and non-residents of Colorado

About the Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS)

The Office of Adult, Aging and Disability Services directs the operations of programs and facilities that assist veterans, older individuals, and individuals with disabilities. Policy, performance management, fiscal and administrative tools and directions are provided to 64 County Departments of Social Services, 20 Community Centered Boards/Case Management Agencies, with over 400 providers, and three Regional Centers. This Office is responsible for the statewide leadership, establishment of policy and the statewide implementation of developmental disabilities services, veterans nursing homes, and vocational rehabilitation services.

Description of Job

CDHS is seeking a seasoned executive-level individual to provide direction and leadership for three divisions that include: Aging and Adult Services, Veterans Community Living Centers, Regional Centers, and Disability Determination Services. This position provides oversight and direction in the strategic planning, goal setting, program outcomes, and performance measurement for CDHS Office of Adult, Aging and Disability Services.

Major duties include, but are not limited to:

• Provide vision and leadership to assure the department and its mission, programs, and services are consistently presented in a strong, positive image to relevant stakeholders

• Contribute to the development and implementation of the department’s strategic goals and objectives

• Develop, track, and report on useful performance measures to monitor department-wide program and service efficiency and effectiveness

• Design and implement organization structures and procedures to ensure optimal effectiveness and efficiency

• Review trends and best practices to aid in the development of the overall strategies for the Office of Adult, Aging and Disability Services

• Provide department-wide support and consultation to ensure program responsibilities are met, including, guide and oversee ongoing agency planning and development, assists in formulating policy and directing the overall operations, and ensure compliance with federal regulations and state statutes and policy

• Provide oversight to establish and maintain two-way communication between CDHS and key customers and stakeholders to ensure achievement of Department mission and goals

• Create and maintain a work environment that builds talent to ensure the continuity of leadership for the organization

• Analyze department data and determine methods of achieving the department’s priorities as set forth in the strategic plan

• Oversee department-wide budget forecasting, management, and reporting process

• Formulate policy and program recommendations that support and enhance CDHS goals and objectives and provide for the appropriate allocation of resources

• Provide oversight and direction for operating unit budgets to ensure resources are efficiently and effectively utilized

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

Education:

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in Human Services, Business or Public Administration, or a closely related field.

AND

Experience:

Six (6) years of progressively responsible professional experience leading a large, complex organization that must have included at least:

• Two (2) years of experience successfully leading and supervising subordinate managerial staff, and

• Two (2) years of professional public or business administration experience that included establishing organization structure, developing strategic work plans, budget development and control, setting goals and objectives to achieve program results, and fostering a team environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• A Master's Degree in Human Services, Business or Public Administration, or other advanced degree in a related field.

• Additional depth and breadth of job-related experience beyond the minimum qualifications above.

• Professional experience leading human services programs (especially those similar to the divisions housed in OCAI) at a state level.

Highly Desirable Characteristics:

• Ability to work effectively with key stakeholders, speak and write authoritatively and compellingly, resolve communication problems, negotiate and manage competing interests.

• Ability to work well with constituents regardless of position and authority, contribute to governing boards and committees, and adhere to clear lines of responsibility and accountability.

• Proven experience in policy analysis, development, and implementation.

• Flexibility in leadership through performing and/or overseeing the analysis of complex human resources, financial, or administrative management, policy, and program issues.

• Proven record of building and managing teams and creating successful work environments.

• Proven ability to provide strategic direction and ensure an effective work structure to maximize productivity and achieve goals.

• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication and public speaking skills.

• Ability to problem-solve and execute decisions.

• Ability to work in a complex and political environment.

• Proven experience in overseeing and executing data-driven performance management and outcome-based systems and initiatives.

  Conditions of Employment:

• CBI name check, ICON Colorado court database, Medicare fraud database, Reference checks, Professional License verification (licensure requirements), and drug screen (commercial Driver’s license)

• Must posses a Current/Valid and unrestricted US Driver's License

• Must be willing to travel to sites, facilities, meetings, conferences, etc may be required.

• Must be willing to report to work immediately at the regular or alternate location in the event of the activation of the Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP). During this time, travel restrictions may be in place.

Supplemental Information

How to Apply (https://cdhs.colorado.gov/information-for-job-applicants#how-to-apply)

Need help with your application? Click here.

The Assessment Process (https://cdhs.colorado.gov/information-for-job-applicants#assessment-process)

For additional recruiting questions, please contactjoel.drahos@state.co.us

About Us:

If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference, consider joining the dedicated people of the Colorado Department of Human Services (https://www.colorado.gov/cdhs) (CDHS). Our professionals strive to design and deliver high quality human and health services that improve the safety, independence, and well-being of the people of Colorado. In addition to a great location and rewarding and meaningful work, we offer:

• Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement benefits including a PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan www.copera.org plus 401(k) and 457 plans

• Medical and dental health plans

• Employer supplemented Health Savings Account

• Paid life insurance

• Short- and long-term disability coverage

• 11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave

• BenefitHub state employee discount program

• Employee Wellness program (https://coloradostateofhealth.com/)

• Excellent work-life programs, such as flexible schedules, training and more

• Remote work arrangements for eligible positions

  *Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more

  information, go to https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/student-loan-forgiveness-programs .

  Our Values:

  We believe in a people-first approach: To serve the people of Colorado, we develop a culture and work environment that creates an energized, inspired, and healthy team capable of giving their best to Coloradans .

  Balance creates quality of life: We want our team to be resilient through a supportive workplace that values flexibility, health and wellness, and employee engagement.

  We hold ourselves accountable: We take responsibility through our actions, programs, and results for the state of health and human services in Colorado.

  Transparency matters: We are open and honest with employees, our partners, the Coloradans we serve, and the public.

  We are ethical: We abide by what is best for those we serve by doing what is right, not what is easy.

  Collaboration helps us rise together: We work together with all partners, employees, and clients to achieve the best outcomes for Coloradans.

  We are committed to increasing the diversity of our staff and providing culturally responsive programs and services. Therefore, we encourage responses from people of diverse backgrounds and abilities.

  ADAA Accommodations: CDHS is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our ADAA Coordinator, Nancy Schmelzer, at cdhs_ada@state.co.us or call 1-800-929-0791.

  THE STATE OF COLORADO IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER (https://cdhs.colorado.gov/information-for-job-applicants#eoe)

  Toll Free Applicant Technical Support

For recruitment questions, please contact Joel Drahos - joel.drahos@state.co.us

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  If you are a current or former State of Colorado employee, please list your employee number (starts with 997...). Failure to provide this requested information may render your application incomplete, and you may no longer be considered for the position.

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  Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must disclose the information on the application. In the space below, please provide an explanation as to why the prior termination or resignation should NOT disqualify your application from the current position.

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  Describe your leadership role(s) in a large, complex organization, particularly your experience establishing organizational structure, developing strategic work plans, budget development and control, setting goals and objectives to achieve program results, and fostering a team environment. Include the size and a description of the organization and number of years experience in each role.

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  Describe your experience bringing together diverse stakeholders to drive change. Include your role(s), length of time in the role(s), and give at least two specific examples describing the stakeholders, how you facilitated the work, and the outcomes.

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  Describe your experience using data to improve outcomes. Include your role(s), length of time in the role(s), and give at least two specific examples explaining the data used, the decisions made using the data, and the outcome.

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  My management experience includes a minimum of two years of the following experience. Please note that duty statements in your application should demonstrate experience checked below.

• Leading and supervising subordinate executives responsible for multiple major units in a large (>250 employees) organization.

• Successfully managing a one million dollar or more budget for a multi-disciplinary organization.

• Establishing organizational structure for a multi-discipline organization.

• Developing and implementing strategic work plans for a multi-disciplinary organization.

• Setting goals and objectives to achieve program results.

• Fostering a team environment for a large (>250 employee) organization

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  This position requires the incumbent to occasionally travel independently and using a state vehicle throughout the Denver metro area, and at times, to work locations across the state. As a condition of employment, are you willing to travel in order to fulfill the duties of this position.

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  This position is exempt from overtime and requires the incumbent to perform work outside normal working hours, often in excess of 40 hours per week. Are you willing and able to meet this requirement if offered the position?

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  In an effort to support your needs for compensation, please list your starting salary expectations. NOTE: "Negotiable" or responses with no range given may affect your status in the selection process.

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