Weldsheriff
## Compensation Range$131,497.60 - $184,121.60--## Job Description SummaryThe Child Welfare Division Director provides strategic leadership and administrative oversight of the child welfare services across Weld County, including the Greeley Campus, the Family Time Center and the Southwest Service Center. This position is responsible for ensuring compliance with federal, state and county regulations through both direct and indirect management of staff and programs. In addition to overseeing core child welfare operations, the Division Director may also lead programs and/or services aimed at strengthening families and reducing the need for out-of-home care. Success in this role requires working in close collaboration with partners, to ensure a coordinated approach to service delivery that promotes child safety, family well-being, and community engagement.
As a key member of the Human Services leadership team, the Division Director fosters collaboration across all divisions, promotes operational excellence, and drives innovative solutions to complex challenges affecting children and families. The role requires strong critical thinking, independent judgment, and the ability to bring forward recommendations that enhance service delivery and organizational effectiveness.
The Division Director serves as an active liaison between the Department of Human Services, the judicial system, and the broader community, promoting transparent communication, effective public relations, and responsive engagement with stakeholders. This position also plays a vital role in resolving community concerns and addressing child protection issues with professionalism and sensitivity.
In addition to regular leadership responsibilities, the Division Director provides after-hours consultation as needed to support on-call emergencies and ensure timely responses to urgent child safety matters. This position is exempt from the minimum wage and overtime requirements of the Fair Labor Standards Act.
Ideal candidate traits:
1. Demonstrated ability to lead and inspire a large division of 100+ employees, fostering accountability and driving high performance.
2. Thrives in both independent decision-making and collaborative environments, with a strong ability to navigate complex challenges.
3. Extensive experience in child welfare services with deep knowledge of federal and state regulations, compliance standards, and best practices.
4. Committed to strengthening organizational culture, promoting engagement, and creating a positive, supportive work environment.
5. Strong written and verbal communication skills, capable of presenting confidently to small groups and large audiences.
6. Skilled at building partnerships across internal teams, judicial systems, and community organizations to ensure coordinated service delivery.
7. Maintains a positive attitude and professional demeanor while addressing sensitive issues and driving innovative solutions.
Primary office location is in Greeley, but employee may perform work at one of the other satellite offices when required. Reliable, predictable, attendance within designated scheduled hours. This position is in-person and has limited telework opportunities. Work may involve time away from a standard office environment, which may consist of driving to and from home visits and transporting children. Work may occur in situations in clients' homes, which could be considered a hostile or unsanitary environment. Some of the home visits may require police support.--## Job Description**Division Oversight - 65%*** Provides strategic leadership and direct supervision to the Child Welfare Deputy Director and Child Welfare Managers, fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, and excellence.* Demonstrates strong critical thinking and independent decision-making to guide program operations, resolve complex issues, and proactively identify opportunities for improvement.* Leads with integrity and vision, offering well-informed recommendations to the Human Services Director that support policy development, service enhancements, and organizational goals.* Ensures staff performance aligns with County, State, and Federal regulations by providing consistent guidance, coaching, and support to promote high-quality service delivery.* Participates in recruitment, hiring, and onboarding processes to build a skilled and mission driven workforce.* Monitors and evaluates workflow and program operations using data-driven insights, business insights, and knowledge of economic and regulatory conditions.* Strategically assigns and schedules work based on performance metrics, coverage needs, and program priorities to ensure timely and accurate service delivery.* Analyzes customer volume trends and adjusts staffing and work assignments to maintain efficiency and responsiveness.* Establishes and enforces standards for quality and quantity of work, ensuring consistency and excellence across all program areas.* Oversees random case reviews to ensure accuracy, compliance, and adherence to established standards and best practices.* Applies analytical skills to identify operational efficiencies and anticipate programmatic changes, leading to the development of policies and procedures to support effective implementation.* Formulates and presents recommendations to enhance service delivery, including alternative solutions to maintain continuity during funding shifts or policy changes.* Develops internal resources, training opportunities and innovative business practices to prepare for future needs and support strategic initiatives.* Promotes public awareness of the positive impact of child abuse and neglect prevention and intervention through community engagement and advocacy.* Reviews and evaluates contracted services to ensure quality, effectiveness, and alignment with program goals and community needs.**Collaboration - 30%*** Provides strategic leadership and oversight as a key member of the Child Welfare leadership team, fostering collaboration across supervisory staff to ensure the delivery of high-quality, integrated continuum of services that support child safety, family stability, and well-being.* Leads collaborative efforts across all DHS divisions, including Fiscal Services, Contract Management, Family Resources and other programmatic divisions, to develop and implement cost-effective strategies that align with budgetary goals, enhance operational efficiency, and support the delivery of integrated services to children and families.* Supports the Human Services Director with special projects, including legislative efforts, State Board engagement and in coordination with the County Board to advance policy priorities and strengthen service delivery across the department.* Builds and maintains strong relationships with partner agencies and community organizations by actively participating in boards, committees, workgroups, and outreach activities. Serves as a visible and engaged representative of the department, fostering open communication to understand community needs, sharing resources, and promoting collaborative solutions to support children and families.* Serves as a key liaison between the Department and the judicial system, fostering effective working relationships with the courts while ensuring alignment with legal standards. Collaborates closely with the Human Services Legal Division to maintain compliance with County, State, and Federal regulations, and to support the Child Welfare Division in navigating legal processes and requirements.* Facilitates RED Team and case transfer meetings as needed, particularly to support complex or high-risk cases requiring coordinated planning. Actively participates in Family Team Meetings, Team Decision Making Meetings, and other case-related discussions to ensure collaborative, informed decision-making that prioritizes child and family #J-18808-Ljbffr
As a key member of the Human Services leadership team, the Division Director fosters collaboration across all divisions, promotes operational excellence, and drives innovative solutions to complex challenges affecting children and families. The role requires strong critical thinking, independent judgment, and the ability to bring forward recommendations that enhance service delivery and organizational effectiveness.
The Division Director serves as an active liaison between the Department of Human Services, the judicial system, and the broader community, promoting transparent communication, effective public relations, and responsive engagement with stakeholders. This position also plays a vital role in resolving community concerns and addressing child protection issues with professionalism and sensitivity.
In addition to regular leadership responsibilities, the Division Director provides after-hours consultation as needed to support on-call emergencies and ensure timely responses to urgent child safety matters. This position is exempt from the minimum wage and overtime requirements of the Fair Labor Standards Act.
Ideal candidate traits:
1. Demonstrated ability to lead and inspire a large division of 100+ employees, fostering accountability and driving high performance.
2. Thrives in both independent decision-making and collaborative environments, with a strong ability to navigate complex challenges.
3. Extensive experience in child welfare services with deep knowledge of federal and state regulations, compliance standards, and best practices.
4. Committed to strengthening organizational culture, promoting engagement, and creating a positive, supportive work environment.
5. Strong written and verbal communication skills, capable of presenting confidently to small groups and large audiences.
6. Skilled at building partnerships across internal teams, judicial systems, and community organizations to ensure coordinated service delivery.
7. Maintains a positive attitude and professional demeanor while addressing sensitive issues and driving innovative solutions.
Primary office location is in Greeley, but employee may perform work at one of the other satellite offices when required. Reliable, predictable, attendance within designated scheduled hours. This position is in-person and has limited telework opportunities. Work may involve time away from a standard office environment, which may consist of driving to and from home visits and transporting children. Work may occur in situations in clients' homes, which could be considered a hostile or unsanitary environment. Some of the home visits may require police support.--## Job Description**Division Oversight - 65%*** Provides strategic leadership and direct supervision to the Child Welfare Deputy Director and Child Welfare Managers, fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, and excellence.* Demonstrates strong critical thinking and independent decision-making to guide program operations, resolve complex issues, and proactively identify opportunities for improvement.* Leads with integrity and vision, offering well-informed recommendations to the Human Services Director that support policy development, service enhancements, and organizational goals.* Ensures staff performance aligns with County, State, and Federal regulations by providing consistent guidance, coaching, and support to promote high-quality service delivery.* Participates in recruitment, hiring, and onboarding processes to build a skilled and mission driven workforce.* Monitors and evaluates workflow and program operations using data-driven insights, business insights, and knowledge of economic and regulatory conditions.* Strategically assigns and schedules work based on performance metrics, coverage needs, and program priorities to ensure timely and accurate service delivery.* Analyzes customer volume trends and adjusts staffing and work assignments to maintain efficiency and responsiveness.* Establishes and enforces standards for quality and quantity of work, ensuring consistency and excellence across all program areas.* Oversees random case reviews to ensure accuracy, compliance, and adherence to established standards and best practices.* Applies analytical skills to identify operational efficiencies and anticipate programmatic changes, leading to the development of policies and procedures to support effective implementation.* Formulates and presents recommendations to enhance service delivery, including alternative solutions to maintain continuity during funding shifts or policy changes.* Develops internal resources, training opportunities and innovative business practices to prepare for future needs and support strategic initiatives.* Promotes public awareness of the positive impact of child abuse and neglect prevention and intervention through community engagement and advocacy.* Reviews and evaluates contracted services to ensure quality, effectiveness, and alignment with program goals and community needs.**Collaboration - 30%*** Provides strategic leadership and oversight as a key member of the Child Welfare leadership team, fostering collaboration across supervisory staff to ensure the delivery of high-quality, integrated continuum of services that support child safety, family stability, and well-being.* Leads collaborative efforts across all DHS divisions, including Fiscal Services, Contract Management, Family Resources and other programmatic divisions, to develop and implement cost-effective strategies that align with budgetary goals, enhance operational efficiency, and support the delivery of integrated services to children and families.* Supports the Human Services Director with special projects, including legislative efforts, State Board engagement and in coordination with the County Board to advance policy priorities and strengthen service delivery across the department.* Builds and maintains strong relationships with partner agencies and community organizations by actively participating in boards, committees, workgroups, and outreach activities. Serves as a visible and engaged representative of the department, fostering open communication to understand community needs, sharing resources, and promoting collaborative solutions to support children and families.* Serves as a key liaison between the Department and the judicial system, fostering effective working relationships with the courts while ensuring alignment with legal standards. Collaborates closely with the Human Services Legal Division to maintain compliance with County, State, and Federal regulations, and to support the Child Welfare Division in navigating legal processes and requirements.* Facilitates RED Team and case transfer meetings as needed, particularly to support complex or high-risk cases requiring coordinated planning. Actively participates in Family Team Meetings, Team Decision Making Meetings, and other case-related discussions to ensure collaborative, informed decision-making that prioritizes child and family #J-18808-Ljbffr