Deputy Director, Department of Aging and Adult Services/Office of the Public Guardian

The Job

PRIORITY REVIEW DATE: Qualified candidates who submit applications by May 19, 2025, may be invited to our exciting upcoming event!
FIRST ROUND INTERVIEWS- Date to be determined, with scheduling planned for June.

Recruitment Bonus: Up to $3,000 may be available for newly hired employees.

Referral Bonus: Employees in regular County positions who refer a qualified candidate may be eligible to receive a referral bonus of up to $750.*

*According to criteria established in the Exempt Ordinance ( see pages 77-80 )

FUTURE SALARY INCREASES

3% Annual Across the Board Salary Increases on February 2026**
**Salary increases contingent upon Property Related Revenue and/or statewide Realignment Sales Tax Collections performance.

Follow this link to view our brochure and total compensation package!

The Deputy Director of the Department of Aging and Adult Services is responsible for a high level of accountability, liability, and fulfilling the obligations of a mandated reporter. The department is seeking to fill three Deputy Director positions, with one assigned to each of the following programs:

In-Home Supportive Services:

• Oversee daily operations, staff management, and policy implementation of the IHSS program, ensuring timely client assessments, provider enrollment, and regulatory compliance.
  
• Manage the program’s fiscal and administrative responsibilities, ensuring efficient resource allocation and program sustainability.
  
• Collaborate with community partners, labor unions, advocacy groups, and state agencies to improve program efficiency and support client-centered care.
  

Note: A current vacancy exists in Barstow.

Adult Protective Services:

• Oversee daily operations, strategic direction, and performance of APS programs, managing complex and sensitive cases with legal and ethical considerations.
  
• Ensure strict compliance with state and federal mandates, while upholding the agency’s legal and ethical responsibilities.
  
• Exercise exceptional judgment, discretion, and decision-making under pressure, maintaining high accountability and liability in all aspects of the program.
  

Area Agency on Aging:

• Lead strategic planning, program implementation, fiscal oversight, and stakeholder engagement across core services such as case management, caregiver support, nutrition, transportation, elder abuse prevention, and health promotion.
  
• Ensure all services are person-centered, culturally responsive, and compliant with the Older Americans Act and applicable federal and state regulations.
  
• Advocate for older adults while navigating the complexities of multi-agency coordination in a community-based service delivery system.
  

For more detailed information regarding job duties, refer to the Deputy Director, Department of Aging and Adult Services job description.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Location Assignment : Location assignments are made solely at the discretion of the Director of Aging and Adult Services and based on department needs. Employees must be willing to accept employment and work at any location including San Bernardino, Barstow, Needles, Rancho Cucamonga, Victorville, and/or Yucca Valley. Refusal of assigned location may result in removal from the list or termination. Office locations may change due to space and department operational needs.

Travel : Statewide and nationwide travel is occasionally required. Travel throughout the County is required and employees are required to make provision for transportation. A valid California driver license and proof of automobile liability insurance must be provided and maintained for the individual providing the transportation.
Sponsorship: Please note 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

Education: Bachelors’ degree in Social Work, Gerontology, Public Administration, Psychology, Human Services, Sociology or related field.

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Experience: Five years of progressively responsible experience in human services, aging and adult services, or a closely related field. At least two years of that experience at a managerial or supervisory level, overseeing programs and professional staff. Experience should also include a combination of experience with program development and implementation, budget and fiscal oversight, strategic planning, community and interagency collaboration, and ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations (e.g., APS, IHSS, Title XIX programs)

Desired Qualifications

A Master's Degree and five or more years of management experience (i.e., high level oversight and leading teams through subordinate supervisory staff) is highly desired. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong leadership skills in managing change; possess keen analytical skills, be able to adopt a global-view, while facilitating multiple department programs; and be a highly flexible professional able to develop tools and solutions to meet the needs of the Aging and Adult Services/Office of the Public Guardian. Candidates with experience developing, planning, organizing, and directing the delivery of County wide multidisciplinary continuing care programs for older adults and individuals with disabilities; strategic planning, analyzing data and related legislation/regulations, and drafting reports based upon findings to make recommendations to management; and administering the Adult Protective Services and IHSS programs is highly desirable.

Selection Process

Candidates selected for further consideration will be invited to participate in a priority interview event, with first-round interviews scheduled to take place in June (date to be determined) . This process may involve interviews with key stakeholders and the hiring authority.

There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on a review of the Application and Supplemental Questionnaire; therefore it is to your advantage to provide as much relevant and detailed work experience as possible. Resumes may accompany the application as supplemental information only, but are typically not considered or reviewed unless specifically requested on the job announcement. Completing your application with statements such as "see/refer to resume" or "see attached" rather than completing your work history may affect your eligibility or competitive evaluation score.

Application Procedure : Please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire. Be sure to clearly describe, in the work experience section of the application, your experience in meeting and exceeding the desired qualifications as stated above. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the application and/or the supplemental questionnaire.

Application Review: Applications will be accepted continuously and reviewed periodically. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as this recruitment may close at any time.

To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the posted filing deadline. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. 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 follow this link 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 details and instructions on how to request these points, please refer to the Veterans' Preference Information(Download PDF) .

For more important details, review the Applicant Information and County Employment Process .

Exempt Unit-Group C

The 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

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