Date Posted:

January 2, 2015

Salary: 

$177,356.92 – $227,571.76 DOE

Description:

The County of Santa Clara seeks a Director, Social Services Agency. This position requires an individual with executive level experience managing innovative Social Service programs. This position reports to the County Executive and is responsible for planning, directing and managing the staff and functions of the Social Service Agency. This Agency employs approximately 2400 and is comprised of four departments: Employment & Benefit Services; Family and Children’s Services; Aging and Adult Services; and Office of the Director.

Qualifications:

Typically, the ideal candidate would possess education and experience equivalent to completion of graduate study in the field of Social Work, Public or Business Administration and approx 5 years extensive, increasingly responsible administrative experience, at least 3 years of which were at an executive level managing a large scale program providing direct public services.

How to Apply:

It is anticipated that this recruitment will remain open until filled. The filing period may be extended further or close as early as 10 days from issue date if necessary. You are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

All qualified applications will be subject to a preliminary competitive rating to identify those candidates to be invited to the oral interview process. It is critical for applicants to submit an application, resume, and responses to the supplemental questionnaire.

If you have any questions please contact Executive Services at (408) 299-5893.

To apply online please go to: www.sccjobs.org

Filing Deadline:

Open until filled.