Director - Human Services Agency

Description

Please click this link to learn more about this leadership position and the recruitment's tentative schedule.

What We Offer
The County of Ventura offers an attractive compensation and benefits package. The salary range for this position is $200,427.26 - $280,625.68 Annually. The employee appointed to this position will also be eligible for the following:

Auto Allowance - $575 per month
Educational Incentive - An educational incentive for completion of 2.5% for an associate degree, 3.5% for a bachelor's degree, OR 5% for a graduate degree.
Bilingual Incentive - Eligibility based upon operational needs and certification skills.
Executive Annual Leave - 248 hours per year, 288 hours after 5 years of service, to 328 hours after 10 years of service, and to 368 hours after 15 years of service. Credit for prior public service may be considered.
Annual Leave Redemption - Redeem up to 100 hours of Annual Leave per year accrued in the same year after using 80 hours within the prior 12 months.
Deferred Compensation - Participation in 401(k) Shared Savings Plan and/or the Section 457 Plan with up to a 3% match on your 401(k) contributions. Annually in the third pay period of each year, employees eligible under Sec.1907 of the Management Resolution will receive two percent (2%) of their annualized compensation as a contribution towards their 401(k) account.
Health Insurance Plans - Medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your dependents. A flexible credit allowance of up to $25,558 annually.
Flexible Spending Accounts - Increase your spending power by reimbursement with pre-taxed dollars for IRS-approved dependent care and health care expenses.
Pension Plan - Both the County and employees contribute to the County's Retirement Plan and to Social Security. If eligible, reciprocity may be established with other public retirement systems, such as PERS.
Holidays - 12 paid days per year including one annual floating holiday.
Additional Benefits - County-paid membership in professional organizations related to position, Disability Plans, Employee Assistance Program, Life Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement, Wellness Program.

The Successful Candidate
Enlists community interest in and support of Human Services Agency objectives to the public; represents the County's interest before legislative bodies and committees on human services matters. This position is responsible for operation of an expanding, integrated social services delivery system, including responsibility for County public assistance and social services programs. This classification is exempt from Civil Service.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Extensive experience leading and administering a dynamic professional team in a large and complex organization.
• Exceptional analytical skills, including the use of data-driven methodology and financial strategy to best navigate complex, changing landscapes.
• Impressive interpersonal and communication skills, including presenting information to executive leadership for decision-making.
• Exemplary leadership skills required to develop, coach, empower, motivate, and manage staff.
• A strong and enduring commitment to continuous improvement through business process re-engineering, implementation of new technology, organizational change management, and adherence to best practices.

This is an at-will position, exempt from the provisions of the Civil Service Ordinance.

To learn more about this exciting leadership position and the Human Services Agency, please view our brochure here.

Typical Qualifications

EDUCATION, TRAINING, and EXPERIENCE

These are entrance requirements to the recruitment process and do not assure continuance in the process:

• Progressively responsible experience directly involved in services of a public welfare agency with at least five (5) years in high level administration or management of those services in a large complex organization.
• Candidates with a master’s degree from an accredited college or university in Public or Business Administration or a closely related field and experience with Six Sigma Green Belt accreditation are preferred.

Recruitment Process

To apply for this executive position

Please send a resume and cover letter which illustrates your professional public sector human services experience. Include details related to your experience:

• Managing programs such as CalFresh, Calworks, Adult Protective Services, Child Welfare, General Relief, Homeless services, In-home Supportive Services, Medi-Cal Public Administrator, and/or Veteran Services.
• Collaborating with diverse levels of an organization and developing professional relationships with external stakeholders.
• Experience working with executives and elected officials and making presentations to a broad scope of stakeholder groups.
• Accomplishments which reflect the necessary leadership and collaboration to take the organization to an enhanced level of efficiency and service.
• Developing and mentoring future leaders.

Please submit one of the following ways:

• Submit an online application at www.ventura.org/jobs and attach your current resume, cover letter and any additional materials for consideration or
• Email your current resume and cover letter to: lorin.calderon@ventura.org

This is a continuous recruitment and may close at any time; therefore, apply as soon as possible if you are interested in it. Please refer to the Tentative Schedule for additional information related to the timeline of this opportunity. After February 12, 2025, resumes will be reviewed weekly to determine if the stated requirements are met. All relevant work experience, training, and education needs to be included to determine eligibility. Submissions that contain insufficient information may not advance in the process.

Following a structured evaluation of the resumes, the most qualified candidates will be invited to a panel interview. The top candidates, as determined by the panel, will then be invited to a second interview with County executive management. The interviews may be consolidated into one process or expanded into multiple interviews contingent upon the size of the candidate pool.

Background Investigation
The selected candidate may be subjected to a thorough background investigation which may include inquiry into past employment, education, criminal background information, and driving record. In addition, the successful candidate may be subjected to Live Scan fingerprinting.

Equal Employment Opportunity
The County of Ventura is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

For additional information about this recruitment, please contact Lorin Calderon at lorin.calderon@ventura.org or (805) 654-2959.

YOUR BENEFITS AS A MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEE

EXECUTIVE AND SENIOR MANAGEMENT LEVEL (Groups 1 & 2)

To learn more about Benefits, Retirement, and the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA), see links below.

• Benefits website or you may call (805) 654-2570.
• Retirement FAQ's
• Memorandum of Agreement

Union Codes: MMA, MSA, MB2, MS2, MT2

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• County of Ventura

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