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09/09/2025
Hamilton County Director, Job and Family Services
Hamilton County JFS
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Job Title: Director, Job and Family Services
Location: Cincinnati, Ohio
Your Benefits of Working for Hamilton County!
Starting Pay: $169,590- $195,020
Generous Paid Time Off: 11 Paid Holidays, three weeks of vacation in the first year, immediately accruing paid sick time, and paid parental leave.
Ohio Public Employee Retirement System which includes 14% Employer Contribution and a defined benefit option.
Highly Competitive and Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, HRA, Dental, Vision, Employer-Paid Life Insurance, Long-Term Disability, Tuition Reimbursement ,Public Service Loan Forgiveness Eligibility, Free On-Site Parking, Wellness Incentives, robust Employee Assistance Program, access to Free Medical and Rx through Marathon Health, plus expansive Behavioral and Mental Health Resources, and More
We serve the residents of Hamilton County in more ways than you may realize! The Director of Job and Family Services oversees the department’s major divisions and programs ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations. This role sets departmental policies, manages the annual budget, and coordinates services with other social agencies. The Director serves as the primary liaison to media, government officials, and community organizations, and participates in relevant professional groups. Regularly reports key updates to the Board of County Commissioners and County Administrator, and performs related duties as assigned.
Summary of Job Duties:
Within the framework of federal and state laws and regulations that determines policies for JFS.
Engages in public relations with newspapers, radio, and television media, Ohio Job and Family Services representatives, county officials, and civic organizations.
Coordinates public welfare services with other social agencies.
Keeps the Board of County Commissioners and County Administrator informed of major policy changes, issues, and other matters of importance to the department.
Oversee the planning and administration of the Department of Job and Family Services programs, including preparation of the annual budget.
Advocates and represents public welfare services with other social agencies, appropriate national, state and local organizations involved with administering and enhancing job and family programs and services.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
A master's degree from an accredited college or university in Political Science, Public Administration, Business Administration, Human Resource Management, Social Services, Social Work, or a related Human services field is preferred but may be substituted with a bachelor's degree and three additional years of relevant experience (see below).
Seven years with the preferred master's degree or ten years with a bachelor's degree of administrative/ managerial experience to include responsibility for managing the fiscal operations of an organization, agency, program or operational area and assisting in developing and implementing policies, programs, laws, administrative rules and or regulations. At least two years experience must have been as a supervisor over subordinate staff and/or contractors.
Person selected must be willing to serve in an unclassified service as a condition of employment.
APPLY:
Apply through county website: https://www.hamiltoncountyohio.gov/government/departments/human_resources/employment_opportunities.php
