City of Portland - Director of Health & Social Services

Start Date: April 24, 2024 | End Date: July 26, 2024
County: Cumberland County
Job Type: General Assistance, Manager

Health and Human Services Department

The City of Portland is seeking a Health and Social Services Director to join its leadership team in managing Maine’s largest and most complex municipality.

Portland’s HHS Department includes Maine's sole municipal public health division, a social services division comprising three shelters, general assistance, a rep payee program, and other support services, as well as a long-term care facility and elder affairs division.

The Director reports to the City Manager, and is supported by a Deputy Director, four division heads, as well as administrative staff, including an HR liaison, financial staff, and support staff. In total, the HHS Department has an FY24 operating budget of $56 million with 406 FTEs, made up of full time, part time, and per diem staff.

The right candidate will have significant experience as a senior leader in the field of healthcare, social services, or public administration, with a strong preference for candidates that have significant experience addressing the challenges associated with serving unhoused populations.

Desired Qualifications:

• Four-year degree in business or public administration, public policy healthcare administration or related field; Masters degree in Public Policy, Public Health, Social Services, or related field is preferred.


• Considerable experience as a senior executive in the field of healthcare, social services, or public administration; minimum of 5-10 years of experience managing and leading a large and diverse workforce. Experience in a unionized work environment is preferred.


• Knowledge of elder services, public health, social services, homeless services, and long-term nursing care.


• Extensive human resource and financial management experience in the operation of a major department.


• Excellent written and oral communication skills. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with officials, civic organizations and the public.


• Experience managing multi-million-dollar revenue and expenditure budgets with varied funding sources.


• Excellent organizational skills and multi-tasking ability.


• Demonstrated customer service and pro-employee orientation expressed in a positive proactive manner.


• Experience working with diverse populations.


• Proven experience dealing with state-level DHHS and the Legislature.


• Excellent problem solving, crisis management, and conflict resolution skills.


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Please review our brochure for additional information on the City of Portland, the Health and Human Services Director role, and expectations.

Salary & Benefits

Non-Union position – Grade E83: The starting salary range is $125,857 - $145,905 annually depending on skills and experience, and the full salary range is up to $159,460.

The City of Portland prides itself on its outstanding benefits, and collegial and mission-driven work environment.

Benefits include:

• Thirteen paid holidays
• Free employee health insurance with the completion of wellness incentives
• Sick, vacation, and personal leave
• Life, dental, vision and income protection insurances
• Choice of retirement plans, including a pension plan
• Use of City recreation facilities
• Discount on professional development programs through USM and Thomas College
• Relocation assistance available, if applicable

Accepting applications until the vacancy is filled.

TO APPLY, PLEASE CLICK HERE:

https://selfservice.portlandmaine.gov/ess/EmploymentOpportunities/JobDetail.aspx?req=280&sreq=3&form=5000&desc=DIRECTOR%20OF%20HEALTH%20&%20SOCIAL%20SERVICES

If you need assistance or accommodation in the application process, please contact Shae Gonzalez (City of Portland Recruiter) at sgonzalez@portlandmaine.gov

The City of Portland is strongly committed to diversity in its workforce. Women and Minorities are encouraged to apply. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer.