Division Director
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Job Description
Introduction
Make a Difference with DHSS
Our mission at the Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) is to improve the quality of life of Delaware citizens by promoting health and well-being fostering self-sufficiency and protecting vulnerable populations. We prioritize personal and family independence by assisting individuals and families in a variety of life areas.
We offer numerous career opportunities and are dedicated to attracting and retaining highly talented individuals who are ready to make a difference in their community today. DHSS is a great place to kick-start your profession.
For more information please visit today!
Summary Statement
Essential Functions
Essentialfunctions are fundamental core functions common to all positions in the classseries and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for anyone position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and notrestrictive incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind notspecifically listed here.
- Serves as a member of the DHSS Cabinet Secretarys Executive Team requiring attendance and participation at various high-level leadership meetings.
- Supports efforts to address equity and Social Determinants of Health through greater alignment with sister DHSS divisions to create and achieve objectives for shared populations.
- Builds and manage a leadership team and their direct reports who can fulfill the mission and objectives of the division.
- Aligns staff performance plans with key department Office of the Governor legislative objectives and federal requirements.
- Provides oversight for resource development and budget management. Responsibilities include: preparing the Divisions annual operating budget of $144.5M and working with the Governors budget Office and legislature through the Budget approval process managing the budget based on sound accounting practices complying with audits and ensuring services are provided within budget limitations and developing and managing grants.
- Develops and leads implementation of Division level strategic and program spending plans in coordination with the Office of the Secretary.
Develops and manages a robust quality assurance program to ensure compliance with applicable state and federal laws regulations and policies.
Job Requirements
Pleaseattach aResumewith your online application or use theresume tab in DEL to provide a detailed description of how your educationtraining and/or experience meets each job requirement and preferentialrequirement including employer experience/responsibilities and dates(month/year) of employment/training. Applicants must have education trainingand/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas.
- Experience working directly with individuals receiving social services.
- Experience in staff supervision which includes planning assigning reviewing and evaluating the work of others; OR supervising through subordinate supervisors a group of professional technical and clerical employees.
- Experience in developing policies and procedures.
- Experience in budget administration which includes managing developing analyzing and implementing budgets; developing strategic plans and establishing internal controls.
Conditions of Hire
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The State of Delaware participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For more information refer to ourJob Seeker Resources.
DHSS does not provide employment-based sponsorship.
All new hires are required to report to the Statewide New Employee Orientation (SNEO) on their first day of employment. Sessions are held at designated locations in Kent or New Castle County.
Benefits
To learn more about the comprehensive benefit package please visit our website at Process
The application and supplemental questionnaire are evaluated based upon a rating of your education training and experience as they relate to the job requirements of the position. It is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application and the supplemental questionnaire to include dates of employment job title and job duties. For education and training list name of educational provider training course titles and summary of course content. Narrative information supplied in response to the questions must be supported by the information supplied on the application including your employment education and training history as it relates to the job requirements.
Once you have submitted your application on-line all future correspondence related to your application will be sent via email. Please keep your contact information current. You may also view all correspondence sent to you by the State of Delaware in the My Applications tab .
Accommodations
Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process. TDD users may request an auxiliary aid or service by calling or by visiting . You may also call or email for additional applicant services support.
The State of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and seek out a workforce representative of Delaware including race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression.
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