Date Posted:

April 6, 2018

Salary:

$77.29 – $96.60 / Hour

Description:

The Human Services Agency (HSA) of the County of San Mateo is seeking a qualified individual for the position of Assistant Director. The selected candidate will plan, organize and direct major divisions of the Human Services Agency; assist the Director in the development, operation, coordination, integration and implementation of the County’s social services and functions and in ensuring sound operating and programmatic practices within the Agency; recommend, develop, implement and evaluate goals, objectives, policies and procedures related to assigned functions; provide leadership to multiple programs in collaboration with other Agency directors; assure integration of division services and activities with other Agency divisions, County departments, outside agencies and the community; and provide highly responsible and complex administrative support to the Director.

Qualifications:

The ideal candidate:
• Has directed a public social services agency or at least two separate branches within a public social services agency such as public assistance, child welfare and employment services
• Has experience with strategic plan development, implementation and outcomes
• Has developed and monitored public social services budgets
• Has a deep understanding of the federal, state and local challenges facing public social services agencies within California
• Has experience with performance-based contracting
• Has excellent written and oral communication skills, with an ability to understand and speak to the concerns of other stakeholders and partners
• Has demonstrated success in organizing complex projects with multiple tasks, deadlines and partners and delivering such projects on time
• Has a strong political acumen

How to Apply:

To apply, the following must be included using the County’s online application system: cover letter, resume and responses to the supplemental questions. Apply at http://jobs.smcgov.org.

Filing Deadline:

May 3, 2018