Date Posted:

January 27, 2023

Salary:

$138,384 – $176,618 annually, DOQ

Description:

The Workforce Services Director (WSD) reports to the Director of Employment & Human Services Department and heads the largest bureau in the department. The WSD oversees a management team consisting of a Deputy Director and eight bureau managers leading a staff of approximately 780 employees located at four major district offices in Antioch, Hercules, Pleasant Hill, and Richmond, along with one satellite office in Brentwood. This bureau administers Medi-Cal, CalWORKs, and CalFresh programs along with related services for employment & training, childcare programs, transportation services, and various housing and homeless programs. The new WSD will be expected to optimize resource allocation by incorporating technology solutions, solid project management approaches, and data analysis to ensure the proper allocation of staffing levels most effectively.

Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will have a solid track record of productively managing a large-scale operation and in effectively working with community partners and constituents. The position requires five or more years experience in an administrative or staff position which includes program management, financial management and/or administrative support responsibilities in a public social service or health agency. Three years of the above experience must include supervisory responsibilities. A Bachelor’s degree with a major in business/public administration, social work, health, public health or a closely related field is required. A Master’s degree is highly desirable and may be substituted for one year of the required experience. Possession of a valid California Motor Vehicle Operator’s License is required. An out of state valid driver’s license will be accepted during the application process.

How to Apply:

To be considered, please visit the Avery Associates Career Portal at www.averyassoc.net/current-searches/ to upload your letter of interest, resume and contact information including email addresses for five work-related references to Paul Kimura by February 27, 2023.