Portage County Health & Human Services is hiring a full-time Community Programs Manager!
2026 pay range starts at $97366.35 / yr
Summary of Position:This position provides primary leadership in overall planning design implementation and management of Division programs including services to the jail and half-way facility all mental health inpatient and outpatient services for both acutely and seriously mentally ill and adults needing protection and for protective services. The position serves as a member of the central management team.
What are the primary job duties
Provides Leadership in Planning Developing Coordinating and Evaluating the Service Delivery System for the Division
- Monitors programs and services for efficiency and comprehensiveness.
- Analyzes current and projects future needs.
- Designs and recommends program and staffing modifications to meet current anticipated needs.
- Facilitates/coordinates with other community professionals and/or organizations to be aware of and resolve any gaps in services.
- Assumes primary responsibility for developing division goals and objectives.
- Assumes primary responsibility for designing and implementing methods of collection appropriate statistical information.
- Assumes primary responsibility to evaluate division programs for effectiveness.
- Advises Health and Human Services Board on policy matters pertaining to division issues.
- Participates on the Elder Abuse I Team.
- Participates on the Suicide Prevention Task Force.
- Monitors the crisis facility and Mobile Crisis Unit.
- Is available 24/7 for assistance with critical incidents.
Directly Supervises Portage House Supervisor Special Needs ProgramsSupervisor Mental Health Clinic Staff Adult Protective Services CSP Staff Crisis Intervention OWI Assessor and Jail Social Worker.- Recommends hiring and termination supervises and evaluates all personnel within the division either directly or by delegation.
- Ensures new staff are trained.
- Organizes regular conferences and staff training.
- Promotes staff development through individual guidance in service programs and ensure appropriate attendance at other training events.
- Administers personnel policies as necessary.
- Coordinates all division reorganizations to maximize program effectiveness as well as staff efficiencies.
Assumes Oversight for the CCS/CRS Programs.- Consult with CCS and CRS staff on CCS/CRS issues.
- Attend CCS Management meetings and participate in CCS coordinatingcommittee.
Assumes Responsibility for Division Budget.- In conjunction with section supervisors develops division budget.
- Monitors all expenditures and revenues throughout the year.
- Recommends priorities for funding for the division.
- Pursues additional revenue and develops grants.
What are the minimum job qualifications- Bachelor degree in human services; Masters Degree in human service field preferred.
- Experience in program planning administration budgeting and staff management preferred.
- Experience with crisis intervention and elderly services including guardianship issues preferred.
- Experience in the mental health and AODA fields working with adult correctional clients preferred.
- License/Certification in social work preferred.
- One year computer experience required.
- Any combination of education and experience that provides the equivalent knowledge skills and abilities required to perform the essential functions of the position.
Portage County offers a GREATbenefit package which includes the following;- Vacation - available on day one!
- Health insurance- your choice of two health plans- (Health Savings Account associated with a High Deductible Health Plan with a County contribution or a PPO Co-pay plan)
- Wellness incentive plan offered with health insurance enrollment! Earn up to $600 per year!
- Flexible spending account
- Dental insurance
- State of Wisconsin Retirement Plan - County contribution of 6.95% (2025) increasing to 7.2% in 2026!
- Paid holidays
- Paid sick leave
- Life insurance- premium paid by the County (must work a minimum of 30 hrs/wk)
- Long term disability insurance- premium paid by the County (must work a minimum of 30 hrs/wk)
- EAP (Employee Assistance Plan) - paid by the County
- 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan
- Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program
Portage County is an Equal Opportunity Employer Required Experience:
Manager
Portage County Health & Human Services is hiring a full-time Community Programs Manager!2026 pay range starts at $97366.35 / yrSummary of Position:This position provides primary leadership in overall planning design implementation and management of Division programs including services to the jail an...
Portage County Health & Human Services is hiring a full-time Community Programs Manager!
2026 pay range starts at $97366.35 / yr
Summary of Position:This position provides primary leadership in overall planning design implementation and management of Division programs including services to the jail and half-way facility all mental health inpatient and outpatient services for both acutely and seriously mentally ill and adults needing protection and for protective services. The position serves as a member of the central management team.
What are the primary job duties
Provides Leadership in Planning Developing Coordinating and Evaluating the Service Delivery System for the Division
- Monitors programs and services for efficiency and comprehensiveness.
- Analyzes current and projects future needs.
- Designs and recommends program and staffing modifications to meet current anticipated needs.
- Facilitates/coordinates with other community professionals and/or organizations to be aware of and resolve any gaps in services.
- Assumes primary responsibility for developing division goals and objectives.
- Assumes primary responsibility for designing and implementing methods of collection appropriate statistical information.
- Assumes primary responsibility to evaluate division programs for effectiveness.
- Advises Health and Human Services Board on policy matters pertaining to division issues.
- Participates on the Elder Abuse I Team.
- Participates on the Suicide Prevention Task Force.
- Monitors the crisis facility and Mobile Crisis Unit.
- Is available 24/7 for assistance with critical incidents.
Directly Supervises Portage House Supervisor Special Needs ProgramsSupervisor Mental Health Clinic Staff Adult Protective Services CSP Staff Crisis Intervention OWI Assessor and Jail Social Worker.- Recommends hiring and termination supervises and evaluates all personnel within the division either directly or by delegation.
- Ensures new staff are trained.
- Organizes regular conferences and staff training.
- Promotes staff development through individual guidance in service programs and ensure appropriate attendance at other training events.
- Administers personnel policies as necessary.
- Coordinates all division reorganizations to maximize program effectiveness as well as staff efficiencies.
Assumes Oversight for the CCS/CRS Programs.- Consult with CCS and CRS staff on CCS/CRS issues.
- Attend CCS Management meetings and participate in CCS coordinatingcommittee.
Assumes Responsibility for Division Budget.- In conjunction with section supervisors develops division budget.
- Monitors all expenditures and revenues throughout the year.
- Recommends priorities for funding for the division.
- Pursues additional revenue and develops grants.
What are the minimum job qualifications- Bachelor degree in human services; Masters Degree in human service field preferred.
- Experience in program planning administration budgeting and staff management preferred.
- Experience with crisis intervention and elderly services including guardianship issues preferred.
- Experience in the mental health and AODA fields working with adult correctional clients preferred.
- License/Certification in social work preferred.
- One year computer experience required.
- Any combination of education and experience that provides the equivalent knowledge skills and abilities required to perform the essential functions of the position.
Portage County offers a GREATbenefit package which includes the following;- Vacation - available on day one!
- Health insurance- your choice of two health plans- (Health Savings Account associated with a High Deductible Health Plan with a County contribution or a PPO Co-pay plan)
- Wellness incentive plan offered with health insurance enrollment! Earn up to $600 per year!
- Flexible spending account
- Dental insurance
- State of Wisconsin Retirement Plan - County contribution of 6.95% (2025) increasing to 7.2% in 2026!
- Paid holidays
- Paid sick leave
- Life insurance- premium paid by the County (must work a minimum of 30 hrs/wk)
- Long term disability insurance- premium paid by the County (must work a minimum of 30 hrs/wk)
- EAP (Employee Assistance Plan) - paid by the County
- 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan
- Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program
Portage County is an Equal Opportunity Employer Required Experience:
Manager
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