Assistant Director of Adult & Family Services

This position is located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

Assistant Director of Adult & Family Services - E10B

Annual Salary: $115,000.00 Full State Employee Benefits

Travel is EXTENSIVE - Must possess a valid driver's license and must maintain required car insurance.

General Functions:

Positions in this job family are assigned responsibilities for the direction and management of major division activities involving the principal operations of the agency. This includes managing professional-level staff and overseeing multi-functional division operations.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree and six (6) years of professional business or public administration experience, including three (3) years in a supervisory or administrative capacity

OR

An equivalent combination of education and experience.

NOTE: No substitution is permitted for the required administrative or supervisory level experience.

Job Duties

• Directs Agency Division: Manages the completion of assigned functions and activities within the division, ensuring alignment with agency-wide missions, goals, priorities, vision, and values
• Policy and Strategy Development: Develops and recommends policies, rules, and regulations consistent with federal and state laws; participates in program analysis to refine these policies further. Reviews proposed legislation to determine potential impact on division programs
• Budget Management: Develops and manages budgets for assigned divisional or multi-divisional programs, ensuring effective allocation and utilization of financial resources
• Advisory and Compliance: Advises agency management, assigned staff, and other interested groups on the proper interpretation and application of agency rules and policies. Ensures division compliance with all applicable legal and regulatory requirements
• Performance and Program Evaluation: Establishes division goals and objectives; develops controls to assure accountability for division operations. Reviews reports and activities to evaluate the effectiveness of multi-functional programs and implements necessary changes
• Human Resource Management: Monitors the utilization of human resources, ensuring adherence to Merit Rules and personnel policies. Develops and maintains sound personnel policies and practices; directs comprehensive staff training programs
• Technology Utilization: Ensures the effective use of all technologies to meet the division’s needs and the mission of the agency. Promotes the adoption of new technologies and innovative processes
• Stakeholder Engagement: Acts as a liaison between subordinate deputy directors, administrators, or managers and higher management. Builds and maintains effective and cooperative relationships with state officials, employees, applicants, and the public
• Legislative Interaction: Serves as an agency representative who may be called to testify before legislative committees and provide legislative briefings. Communicates with stakeholders concerning assigned division services and/or programs and associated agency operations
• Crisis Management: Leads the division through periods of change and crisis, managing responses to minimize impact on services and operations
  
  

Complexity Of Skills And Abilities

• Comprehensive Knowledge: Profound understanding of administrative systems, federal and state laws and regulations related to human services programs, and principles of Adult and Family services organization and management
• Advanced Analytical Skills: Highly skilled in analyzing and evaluating complex activities and programs. Proficient in interpreting and resolving intricate administrative and personnel challenges
• Effective Communication: Exceptional ability in oral and written communication, facilitating clear and open dialogue within all levels of the organization and with external partners
• Leadership and Project Management: Strong organizational and project management skills to effectively lead major initiatives and coordinate with multiple stakeholders
  
  

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If you have questions, please contact DHS.Careers@okdhs.org

OKDHS is a Fair Chance Employer.

This is a position in Executive Management.

Announcement Number 25-BB050

83012550/JR42421

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