The Deputy Director Social Services – Family and Children’s Services incumbent provides executive level leadership, establishes policies and procedures for the effective delivery of programs managed or overseen by the Children and Family Services Division (CFSD) within the California Department of Social Services (CDSS) while maintaining conformity to local standards and needs in collaboration with community partners and resources.
Under executive direction, the Deputy Director plans, organizes, and directs the overall administrative activities of one or more of the major divisions of a social services agency to include administrative services units, employment, eligibility, or social services programs either directly or through subordinate managers; may act in the Director's absence; and performs related work as required.
EITHER
Pattern 1: One (1) year of full-time experience performing duties as a Social Services Program Manager, Program Manager, Staff Services Manager, or Senior Staff Services Manager within an Interagency Merit System county;
OR
Pattern 2: Four (4) years of full-time supervisory experience in employment, eligibility; social service programs; or administrative and staff services work in areas such as personnel, administrative analysis, accounting, auditing, budgeting, or data processing in a public social services agency.
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Pattern 3: A graduate degree in public administration or business administration or a Master's Degree in Social Work or a Master's Degree from a two year counseling program AND two (2) years of full-time supervisory or managerial experience in employment, eligibility, social service programs; or administrative or staff services work in areas such as personnel, administrative analysis, accounting, auditing, budgeting, or data processing in a public social services agency.
Licenses and Certifications: Valid California Driver’s License
To be considered for this career opportunity, please submit a County application and resume by 10/03/24 by using the County’s online application system at http://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mendocinoca
| Contact information: Human Resources Department, County of Mendocino, 501 Low Gap Road, Room 1326 Ukiah, CA 95482 | Phone: 707.234.6600, fax: 707.468.3407
| Website: http://www.mendocinocounty.org/government/human-resources
| Email questions to: HR-Recruitment@mendocinocounty.gov
Mendocino County is located north of the San Francisco Bay Area and includes some of the world's most stunning coastline and redwood forests. Amidst the exquisiteness of the rural geography is a flourishing wine industry. All of the physical beauty of the county combines to create a unique setting in which some are lucky enough to be able to work and live. Hiking, fishing, and whale watching are just a few of the outdoor activities found in the area.
Created in 1850, the county's population is currently over 90,000. Ukiah, the county seat, is situated along Highway 101 and located approximately 100 miles north of San Francisco. It is nestled in the Yokayo Valley in the southern end of the county. Ukiah serves as a regional hub for services and commerce.
Affordable housing is available within the county. In addition, the area boasts good schools, a variety of cultural events, fine restaurants, shopping, and tasting of some of the finest wines and craft beverages in the world.
The County of Mendocino employs approximately 1,200 employees and operates on an annual budget of roughly $235 million. Service locations are distributed throughout the area to place them as close as possible to the widely dispersed communities of the county.