The Job
To receive priority consideration, apply by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, May 3rd, 2024 San Bernardino County seeksa highly qualified and motivated individual to serve asthe
Children's Network Officer.This unique, high-profile, and responsible position is designedto facilitate the collaboration of the County's Human Service Departments and public andprivate service agencies to meet the emerging needs of our County's at-risk children. We seekan individual with exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to workin partnership with County andother community agencies to pool resources for efficientdelivery of services to the children and families we serve.
Click Here to View the Recruitment Brochure
SALARY AND BENEFITS
The County offers a generous benefit package which includes a competitive
salary up to $143,312* annually commensurate with experience.
3% Annual Across the Board Salary Increases on February 2025**
Bi-annual step increases of 2.5% up to Step 16
The County also offers an alternative
Modified Benefit Option (MBO) that provides a wage differential of 4% above the base salary rate with modified benefits , including: Use of increased pay rate to calculate County contributions to RMT, 401(k), and 457(b) plans, leave cash outs, and retirement contribution rate.
Click the links below for additional details: Exempt Employee Compensation Ordinance
Summary of Traditional Benefits
Summary of Modified Benefits Option
*Depends upon benefit options elected
**Salary increases contingent upon Property Related Revenue and/or statewide Proposition 172 Sales Tax Collections performance.
THE DEPARTMENT
As the Child Abuse Prevention Council of San Bernardino County, Children’s Network works with community and county partners to develop collaborative partnerships that focus on educating and increasing awareness efforts to reduce the rates of child abuse and neglect in the County. Our programs and educational campaigns all have one overarching goal: developing the foundational capacity of our county and community service providers and the community at large, so that they can provide the appropriate care and resources to our children and families. Our program coordinators achieve this goal by providing various training opportunities, promoting public awareness and educational campaigns, attending outreach events, and developing collaborative partnerships with county and community partners.
Children’s Network is dedicated to promoting the well-being of children, families and the community.
The
mission of Children's Network is to coordinate preventative programs and services through collaboration and engagement with community and county partners to strengthen and promote child, family, and community well-being.
Children's Network envisions positive outcomes for children and families in San Bernardino County. This is achieved through active and engaged collaborations of county and community partners, relevant training opportunities for service providers, and promoting public awareness and shared understanding of risk factors of child abuse and neglect.
For more information about Children's Network, visit our website at
http://hs.sbcounty.gov/CN .
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT Work Schedule: Assignments and attendance at meetings and conferences, sometimes occurring after normal business hours and weekends, necessitates a flexible work schedule.
Travel: Travel within and outside the County is required. A valid California Class C driver license and proof of automobile liability insurance must be produced and maintained throughout employment.
Background Process: Employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of a background check and medical examination, which will include drug/alcohol screening.
Sponsorship: San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.
Minimum Requirements
Candidates must have education and experience commensurate with the responsibilities of the position.
Education: A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in behavioral/social science or public/business administration or a closely related field.
Experience Option 1: Two (2) years of experience establishing and developing collaborative coalitions between government agencies, private sector entities, faith based organizations, and other community stakeholders.
Option 2: Two (2) years of experience within a human services or social services setting primarily performing highly responsible analytical duties in one of the following areas:
1) administrative and operational oversight of program/project development activities for agency/department programs;
2) supervising/managing staff who perform eligibility determination, employment services, social work case management, welfare/transitional assistance program appeals and complaints processing, or quality review/control.
Experience: Qualifying experience
must include at least one (1) year of lead or supervisory experience over administrative support or program staff. Lead or supervisory experience can be concurrent with experience listed above.
Desired Qualifications
Desired
Knowledge and Skills include:
- Ability to identify and assess the role and goals of specific County initiatives in the context of a broad agenda.
- Ability to adhere to deadlines while adapting to incoming priority changes.
- Ability to multitask various initiatives and function effectively in a complex professional environment.
- Ability to build alliances, collaborate with boards, department heads, and community partners to improve the lives of Children in the County.
- Knowledge of critical issues affecting children and resources, services, and programs available to create solutions.
Selection Process
Examination : There will be a
competitive evaluation of qualifications based on a review of the Application and Supplemental Questionnaire. It is to your advantage to provide as much relevant and detailed work experience as possible, as resumes will not be reviewed in lieu of the application materials.
PRIORITY APPLICATION REVIEW DATE : Applications received by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, May 3rd, 2024 will receive priority consideration. The most highly qualified may be invited to participate in the remainder of the selection process, which may include selection interviews with the hiring department.
Application Procedure : To be considered for this excellent opportunity, complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire
To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the recruitment closing. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note, if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application we have not received your application.
If you require
technical assistance, please click HERE to review the Government Jobs online application guide , or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by the internet connection, computer or browser used to submit the application.
EEO/ADA: San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants.
ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and require accommodations in the testing process, submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form within one week of a recruitment filing deadline.
Veterans’ Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouse or widow(er) who are not current County employees may be awarded additional Veterans’ Preference points. Click here for information and instructions to request Veteran's Preference points.
Please click HERE for important Applicant Information and the County Employment Process .Exempt Unit-Group CThe County of San Bernardino offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.
For a summary of benefits, please click here .
Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the Benefits website for more detailed information at hr.sbcounty.gov/employee-benefits/ .
Closing Date/Time: Continuous
