Director of Health and Social Services

Position Description
Director of Health and Social Services
Position Summary
The Director of Health and Health and Social Services provides overall leadership, direction and support for the planning, funding, negotiations, development, delivery, financial management, and administration of Yuułuʔiłʔatḥ̣ Government Health and Social Services, including health, family care,, and social development, This position also participates in the development and implementation of Emergency Preparedness Plans for programs within the portfolio

Primary/Core Responsibilities
Performs all duties and responsibilities in accordance with the Yuułuʔiłʔatḥ Government policies, standards, practices and procedures, as directed by the Director of Operations.
**Program Management**

Provides leadership, direction, and support in the development of Health and Social Services program.
- Recommends program plans and oversees the management of approved programs.
- Ensures that all Health and Social Services programs and services are developed and managed in alignment with the Yuułuʔiłʔatḥ Government Vision, Mission, and Values.
- Provides leadership, direction and support in the development, funding, implementation, management, administration and delivery of Health and Social Services programs that include health, family care, and social development.
- Provides leadership, direction, and support in the development of program policy; recommends program policy for approval and oversees the administration of Health and Social Services program policy as approved.
- Facilitates the creation of goals and objectives for individual program and service areas. Assists in developing strategies to achieve these goals and identifies barriers that may impact success.
- Monitors the management of Health and Social Services programs and implements changes as required, and in consultation with the Director of Operations.
- Ensures that Health and Social Services programs meet the needs of Yuułuʔiłʔath citizens.
- Leads or directs the negotiation of external agreements in support Health and Social Services and oversees the management of agreements.
- Ensures that all Yuułuʔiłʔatḥ Government Health and Social Services Programs are managed and administered in accordance with Yuułuʔiłʔatḥ Government Acts and Policy, and the regulations and requirements of relevant external organizations and agencies.
- Provides leadership and support to Health and Social Services program committees.
- Evaluates the overall effectiveness of Yuułuʔiłʔatḥ Health and Social Services programs to achieve pre-approved Department goals, objectives, and work plans.
- Ensures programs and services are client-centered and accessible.
- Manages the development and implementation of effective communication regarding programs and services.
- Promotes community involvement and engages community in determining program and service needs and evaluating effectiveness and satisfaction.

**Department Management**
- Develops the Health and Social Services Human Resource plan and administers the plan, as approved.
- Develops position descriptions for positions within the Department of Health and Social Services and recommends for approval.
- Leads the recruitment / selection of Yuułuʔiłʔatḥ Government employees and contractors following Yuułuʔiłʔatḥ Government recruiting policies and practices. Ensures effective onboarding and orientation of new staff.
- Directs, guides, coaches and mentors staff.
- Ensures that all employees within the department have the skills and knowledge to perform the responsibilities of their positions.
- Ensures that Health and Social Services staff and contractors are guided by work plans and monitors and revises work plans, as required.
- Manages employee performance and development including day-to-day coaching, performance planning and review, employee training and development, performance improvement plans and corrective action as required.

**Financial Management**
- Provides leadership and support in the development and submission of proposals for funding, and approves proposals for funding upon consultation with the Director of Operations.
- Oversees the development and submission of financial reports to funding organizations as required.
- Oversees and monitors the administration of funding agreements.
- Manages the financial affairs of the Department and reports on the financial performance.
- Prepares annual budget for the Department of Health and Social Services in consultation with the Chief Financial Officer and the Director of Operations, adhering to established policies, guidelines, and protocols.
- Monitors, tracks and reconciles expenditures to approved budget(s); identifying variances and needs for planned revisions.
- Monitors and approves expenditures to authorized budget.

**Administration**
Ensures that all Health and Social Services Program reporting is prepared and submitted in accordance with approved and the required reporting schedule.
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