Human Services Director
Lead priorities, coordinate stakeholders and translate organizational goals into responsible action.
Strengthen services that help people thrive
Human Services Jobs
Find human services jobs across housing, family services, food access, disability services, workforce programs, crisis support and community-based care.
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Career possibilities
Roles found across mission-driven organizations
Program Manager
Build reliable programs, communication and systems that help people and missions succeed.
Case Manager
Lead priorities, coordinate stakeholders and translate organizational goals into responsible action.
Direct Services Manager
Build reliable programs, communication and systems that help people and missions succeed.
Family Services Coordinator
Lead priorities, coordinate stakeholders and translate organizational goals into responsible action.
Community Services Director
Build reliable programs, communication and systems that help people and missions succeed.
Understand the work
What to evaluate before applying
Titles vary across community nonprofits, public-benefit organizations, housing providers, family-service agencies and healthcare partners. Read the responsibilities carefully and compare reporting relationships, decision authority, team size, resources and the outcomes expected during the first year.
- Experience with service delivery and program coordination
- Experience with client-centered communication
- Experience with community resources and partnerships
- Experience with documentation, compliance and continuous improvement
1. Scope
Understand ownership and priorities.
2. Evidence
Prepare relevant accomplishments.
3. Mission
Connect experience to the work.
4. Questions
Assess support and expectations.
For employers
Reach professionals who understand this work
Describe the mission, actual responsibilities, reporting structure, compensation, location expectations and measures of success. Specific postings help qualified professionals recognize where they can contribute.
Post this type of roleView posting optionsRelated strengths
- Service delivery and program coordination
- Client-centered communication
- Community resources and partnerships
- Documentation, compliance and continuous improvement
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Current opportunities
Human Services Jobs on Foundation List
TFI Family of Companies
Sep.
Vice President, People & Culture
A Full-time Job
Community Initiatives
Aug.
Questions and answers
Frequently asked questions
What types of organizations hire for human services jobs?
Opportunities may be available with community nonprofits, public-benefit organizations, housing providers, family-service agencies and healthcare partners. The exact title and scope vary by organization.
How should candidates evaluate human services jobs?
Compare the responsibilities, reporting relationship, authority, resources, location requirements and measures of success rather than relying on the title alone.
How can employers attract qualified candidates?
Use a clear title, explain the mission and priorities, publish compensation and location expectations, and describe what successful work will look like.