The front line is dedicated. They have funds to put to good use for the community.
2. Please provide DHHS’ two greatest weaknesses.
It is top heavy and cumbersome. The front line has little to no input and the management makes decisions without having staff vested. The top management does not allow lower level management to make decisions; this affects retention, moral and decreases the chance for positive outcomes.
3. Please provide DHHS’ two greatest opportunities to improve during this transition.
Present an accurate organizational chart and review the top posiitons. The chart may look like a tower or an upside down pyramid. Neither are best practices. Change the chain of command and bring in outside trainers to prepare top staff to front line on the roles they have, accurate parameters and realistic expectations. Using EPB language and all the latest buzz words does not mean the practices are actually working.
4. Please provide DHHS’ two greatest barriers to success.
Not receptive to anything that is cutting edge or promising practice. Not allowing the front line to have a sense of ownership of their position. Poor moral - fear of retaliaton for initiative. The time it takes to get permission to take an action is too long as it has to go through several management levels before a decision is made and often, the decision is too late.
5. DHHS provides culturally competent services to diverse Humboldt County populations.
Strongly Disagree
6. DHHS provides seamless delivery of services in the most effective and efficient manner.
Strongly Disagree
7. DHHS regularly communicates with the community to improve programs, services and client outcomes.
Strongly Disagree
8. DHHS shares data that helps me understand how our community is doing to improve the wellbeing of our community.
Disagree
9. DHHS client services are easily accessible.
Strongly Disagree
10. DHHS focuses on improving client outcomes.
Disagree
11. The existing structure of DHHS promotes the integration of mental health, public health and social service programs in order to provide comprehensive, client centered services.
Strongly Disagree
Please provide a short comment regarding question 11.
Top heavy, rigid and inflexible, not truly service oriented.
12. DHHS provides appropriate services to their clients to make the reentry program successful.
Strongly Disagree
13. Select ONLY the top FIVE characteristics you would like to have in your next Director of Health and Human Services for Humboldt County:
Accountable
Collaborative
Creative/innovative
Empowers employees - delegates
Supportive of staff
Other skills (please specify)
Not power driven, receptive, trustworthy, ethical
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1. Please provide DHHS’ two greatest strengths
The front line is dedicated. They have funds to put to good use for the community.2. Please provide DHHS’ two greatest weaknesses.
It is top heavy and cumbersome. The front line has little to no input and the management makes decisions without having staff vested. The top management does not allow lower level management to make decisions; this affects retention, moral and decreases the chance for positive outcomes.3. Please provide DHHS’ two greatest opportunities to improve during this transition.
Present an accurate organizational chart and review the top posiitons. The chart may look like a tower or an upside down pyramid. Neither are best practices. Change the chain of command and bring in outside trainers to prepare top staff to front line on the roles they have, accurate parameters and realistic expectations. Using EPB language and all the latest buzz words does not mean the practices are actually working.4. Please provide DHHS’ two greatest barriers to success.
Not receptive to anything that is cutting edge or promising practice. Not allowing the front line to have a sense of ownership of their position. Poor moral - fear of retaliaton for initiative. The time it takes to get permission to take an action is too long as it has to go through several management levels before a decision is made and often, the decision is too late.5. DHHS provides culturally competent services to diverse Humboldt County populations.
6. DHHS provides seamless delivery of services in the most effective and efficient manner.
7. DHHS regularly communicates with the community to improve programs, services and client outcomes.
8. DHHS shares data that helps me understand how our community is doing to improve the wellbeing of our community.
9. DHHS client services are easily accessible.
10. DHHS focuses on improving client outcomes.
11. The existing structure of DHHS promotes the integration of mental health, public health and social service programs in order to provide comprehensive, client centered services.
Please provide a short comment regarding question 11.
Top heavy, rigid and inflexible, not truly service oriented.12. DHHS provides appropriate services to their clients to make the reentry program successful.
13. Select ONLY the top FIVE characteristics you would like to have in your next Director of Health and Human Services for Humboldt County:
Other skills (please specify)
Not power driven, receptive, trustworthy, ethical