Job Opportunity

Director of Child, Family, and Adult Services
Sacramento County

Date Posted:

August 14, 2024

Salary:

$261,866.99 -$288,711.86

Description:

The Director of Child, Family, and Adult Services is appointed by, and reports to the Deputy County Executive of the Social Services Agency. They plan, organize, evaluate, and direct the operations and activities of the Department of Child, Family, and Adult Services. This position functions as the appointing authority of the Department. Through subordinate managers and by working collaboratively, the incumbent is responsible for developing and managing the goals, objectives, and policies of the Department. The incumbent acts as the County liaison with funding and regulatory agencies, obtains program approval, and presents and justifies budgetary recommendations; ensures a cooperative working relationship with the Board of Supervisors, top County management officials, state and federal agency representatives, advisory board members, labor organizations and community representatives; and identifies opportunities for efficiency improvements in legislative and regulatory review processes.

Qualifications:

Desirable Qualifications: Education: A Master’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university in business administration, public administration, social work, psychology, sociology or a closely related field. Experience: A typical way to meet this requirement would be five (5) years of progressively responsible management in the delivery of child welfare, senior and adult, behavioral health, or related social services. This experience will include program planning and implementation, budgeting, contract negotiation and monitoring, development of a comprehensive, collaborative service delivery system, and supervision of management staff. This high-level management responsibility would also include experience formulating and implementing comprehensive operational programs, functions, and budgets. Experience working within a large governmental jurisdiction is highly desirable.

How to Apply:

https://personnel.saccounty.net/Documents/DirectorofChild,Family,andAdultServicesRecruitmentBrochure.pdf To be considered for this incredible opportunity, please submit a cover letter and your resume via email to DPS-Recruitment@saccounty.gov. The recruitment will remain open until the position is filled. For immediate consideration, the first review date is September 4, 2024, when submissions will be screened according to the qualifications outlined above. The most qualified candidates will be invited to participate in the interview and selection process, tentatively scheduled for the weeks of September 23 or September 30. We are a proud equal opportunity employer. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability for any phase of the hiring process, please contact our Disability Compliance Office at dco@saccounty.gov or 916- 874-7642, CA Relay 711.

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