Children and Family Services is seeking an Assistant Director who will assist with administering the operations of the department in the delivery of a variety of child welfare services. Responsibilities include ensuring program compliance to federal and state regulations; establishing departmental policies, goals, and objectives; personnel management; and budget preparation and monitoring.

This position is in the Unclassified Service and serves at the discretion of the Director of Children’s Services.

To view a more comprehensive listing of job duties for this classification refer to the Assistant Director of Children and Family Services job description.

Conditions of Employment

Travel: Statewide and nationwide travel is occasionally required. Travel throughout the county is required, and employees will be required to make provisions for transportation. At the time of hire, a valid California driver license and proof of automobile liability insurance must be produced for the individual providing the transportation.

Education: Master's in Social Work, Public Administration, Behavioral Science, or other closely related field.

Experience: Three years of progressively responsible administrative or management experience within a large, public sector human services agency, which included responsibility for multiple programs and subordinate supervisorial staff. Experience must include responsibility for operations, personnel administration, and fiscal/budget administration.

Equivalent qualifications may be given consideration provided education and experience are commensurate with the responsibilities of this position.

The ideal candidate:

• Will have at least 5 years of progressive and highly responsible management experience within a public sector child welfare services program.

• Leads by example, has high integrity and a strong commitment to customer service.

• Is an organized, results-oriented manager who understands the need for performance measures, quality assurance, and accountability for maintaining stated goals.

• Demonstrates knowledge of business principles, including financing and budgeting.

• Anticipates controversial issues and can present facts and recommended alternatives via concise, logical oral presentations and written reports to various audiences including the Board of Supervisors.

• Has superior interpersonal skills, works as a team player and creates a positive and fair work environment.

• Embraces new ideas and effectively implements them in order to improve the lives of children and families in our community.