The City of Watertown seeks a highly qualified, skilled candidate to fill the position of Human Services Director for the newly formed Human Services Department.
About the Role & Responsibilities - Appointed by the City Manager and reporting to the Deputy City Manager, the Human Services Director will oversee the planning, direction, management, and operation of Watertown’s human services programs and referral pathways, including services that address housing, food, and economic insecurity as well as migrant supports.
The Director will be responsible for developing a Human Services Strategic Plan in their first year, drawing from the recently completed Health & Human Services Study. The Director will also administer and manage partnerships with Watertown’s community-based organizations, including overseeing the City’s Social Services Resource Specialist (SSRS) program, currently operated by Wayside. As part of coordinating Watertown’s initiatives to combat food insecurity, the Director of Human Services will promote food assistance programs and oversee the Watertown Food Pantry. The Director would also supervise the Live Well Watertown team, including the Farmers Market, Opiate Task Force, Eat Well, and other Live Well programming.
Schedule - The work week is 37.5 hours (Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; Tuesdays from 8:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.; and Fridays from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. This position could be eligible for up to one day of remote work and flexible work hours.
Benefits - This position is eligible to enroll in the full suite of City of Watertown benefit offerings including pension plan enrollment, medical and dental insurance, flex spending accounts, and more.
Seniority level
Director
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Customer Service, Administrative, and Project Management
Industries
Government Administration, Health and Human Services, and Public Health
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