• Interim Agency Director

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    Interim Agency Director

    Grant County Personnel Dept

    1 Positions

    ID: 84792

    Posted On 12/02/2025

     

    Job Overview

     

    Interim Agency Director

     

    Unified Community Services is seeking an Interim Agency Director

     

    (6 to 12 months, with potential for permanency) to lead all administrative,

     

    operational, and programmatic functions of our county-supported behavioral

     

    health and human services agency. Reporting to the Oversight Commission, the

     

    Director oversees planning, budgeting, compliance, service delivery, and strategic

     

    program development for mental health, developmental disabilities, and substance

     

    use services. This position will provide leadership for a team of 60 to 65 employees

     

    and an annual budget of $7.6 million.

     

    Responsibilities: Lead annual and intermediate planning, including budgets,

     

    reports, audits, and regulatory submissions; Oversee daily operations, financial

     

    management, and policy implementation; ensure compliance with state and federal

     

    requirements; Advise governing bodies on policy, service changes, contracting

     

    decisions, and strategic priorities; Supervise staff, ensure sound business

     

    practices, and maintain consistent administrative and personnel policies; Serve

     

    as the responsible operator for DHS 75 programs and coordinate legal, facility,

     

    and intergovernmental matters; Provide regular updates to the Unifi ed Board and

     

    Oversight Commission.

     

    Qualifications: Strong knowledge of mental health, developmental disabilities, and

     

    substance abuse services, with proven administrative and leadership experience;

     

    Experience in government or intergovernmental operations, public budgeting, and

     

    regulatory; Successful completion of caregiver background checks; Valid driver’s

     

    license, reliable transportation, and required insurance coverage.

     

    This is a highly visible leadership role ideal for a collaborative, systems-focused

     

    executive committed to strengthening community-based services across Grant and

     

    Iowa Counties.

     

    Competitive salary and comprehensive benefit package, including Wisconsin

     

    Retirement System, health, life and disability insurance, training, and paid time

     

    off. Screening of applicants will begin immediately and will continue until the

     

    position is filled. Submit resume and letter of interest to: Grant County

     

    Human Resources, 111 S. Jefferson St. – PO Box 529, Lancaster, WI 53813

    (AA/EEO)

    Primary Contact

     

    13785

     

    Dawn Mergen

    HR, HR

    608-723-2540

     

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    Job Details

    Categories

     

    Human Resources

     

    Management/Executive

     

    Location

     

    Lancaster, WI

     

    Job Type

     

    Employee

     

    Full/Part

     

    Full Time

     

    Company ID

     

    1042

     

    Job REQ #

    \# Positions

    1

     

    Start Date

     

    20251202

     

    End Date

     

    20251216

     

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