Executive Director-Harmony Haven Children and Youth Center
Executive Director-Harmony Haven Children and Youth Center
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ABOUT THE POSITION
The County of Riverside is recruiting for a compassionate and resilient leader with strong crisis management skills to fulfill the role of Executive Director Harmony Haven Children and Youth Center located in Beaumont CA.
The incumbent will have the responsibility of overseeing Harmony Haven Children and Youth Center and Supportive Services while partnering with Childrens Services Division. The primary role of this position is to manage the24hour temporary shelter operations for foster and highrisk youth. The Executive Director will be tasked with planning directing and administering the operational and financial activities of the CSD/HH Division with the expectation of being available on call 24/7.
This class has been designated AtWill by the Board of Supervisors in accordance with the provisions provided under Article 6 Section 601E 2 of the County Management Resolution and serves at the pleasure of the Director of Public Social Services.
This class has been deemed eligible for the Performance Recognition Plan as set forth under Article 3 Section 311 of the County Management Resolution. Program eligibility requires employees to be in a leadership position manage other employees or programs and have significant influence on the achievement of organizational objectives.
Meet the Team!
TheRiversideCounty Department ofPublic Social Services (DPSS)is a public welfare department that serves over 1 million Riverside County residents each year. The mission of DPSS is to support and improve the health safety wellbeing and independence of Riverside Countys individuals and families. DPSS works according to 7 values: Accountability Collaboration Respect Integrity Diversity Learning and Customer Focus. The Department strives to be an organization known for its caring professionals who collaborate with the best partners to provide the most effective solutions to customers and individuals and families in crisis.DPSS supports working class individuals and families who are struggling with low income. It offers access to health care coverage temporary financial assistance employment programs and training and services that protect children and adults from abuse and neglect and does all of this through its five divisions: Administration Adult Services Childrens Services Self Sufficiency and Fiscal and Forecasting.EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Plan direct coordinate and evaluate the operations of a temporary transitional care shelter for foster children and highrisk youth; ensure compliance with applicable licensing and operating standards.
Develop and implement processes and procedures for various programs and services related to the Center; establish strategies objectives facility and performance goals.
Direct the coordination of therapeutic and individualized trauma informed care with County departments governmental agencies and private industry.
Advise and make recommendations on policy and program development and the coordination of services related to medical nursing social substance abuse and mental health services.
Direct the planning implementation and maintenance of a systematic process for monitoring and evaluating the quality and appropriateness of operations and for resolving identified problems.
Present reports recommendations and information to the Board of Supervisors stakeholders and other citizen/community groups.
Interface with law enforcement probation juvenile court service contractors and stakeholders.
Analyze complaints legal issues risks budget and quality management guidelines.
Ensure compliance with local state and federal laws regulations ordinances and mandates.
Supervise train and evaluate subordinate staff in assigned areas of responsibility.
Analyze the implications of proposed legislative and regulatory changes to determine impact on operations; provide expertise in regulatory requirements needs determination and program integration.
Develop and implement administrative and operational procedures and methods for quality assurance to ensure compliance with local state and federal requirements or in response to changes in policies or legal requirements.
Represent DPSS and County when interacting with other governmental agencies and community groups; participate in organizations such as committees of the County Welfare Directors Association.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
OPTION I
Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a masters degree preferably with a major in public/business administration finance accounting social welfare social or behavioral sciences social/human services or a closely related field to the assignment (two years of additional qualifying experience may substitute for the graduate level education.
Experience: Two years as a Deputy Director within Riverside County or similar to a Deputy Director with another government agency.
OPTION II
Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a masters degree preferably with a major in public/business administration finance accounting social welfare social or behavioral sciences social/human services or a closely related field to the assignment (two years of additional qualifying experience may substitute for the graduate level education).
Experience: Three years in the administration or management of social service programs public welfare agency or human services agency financial/administrative services which included planning organizational budget development administration and control accountability.
OPTION III
Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a masters degree preferably with a major in public/business administration finance accounting social welfare social or behavioral sciences social/human services or a closely related field to the assignment (two years of additional qualifying experience may substitute for the graduate level education).
Experience: Three years of operating and/or directing a licensed 24hour residential shelter for children and youth with highrisk or complex care needs.
ALL OPTIONS
Knowledge of: Laws regulations codes and ordinances related to services for children youth and adults; DPSS Community Care Licensing; local state and federal regulations principles practices and legislative processes as related to local government and other government entities charged with oversight; policy and procedure development and implementation related to County of Riverside DPSS; funding practices of state and federal agencies providing revenue sources; principles and practices of supervision and training; principles and theories of public administration including general administration; human resources management and fiscal management; the General Management System (GMS) in principle and in practice; County customer service objectives and strategies; current technology and trends in the profession.
Ability to: Plan organize and direct the activities of a hospital or campus serving psychiatric or skilled nursing needs or children and youth in outofhome care; coordinate services with County departments and public/private agencies; ensure activities conform with federal state and local laws and regulations; identify and creatively resolve problems within regulated and legislated parameters; prepare executivelevel correspondence and reports; supervise train mentor and evaluate the work of subordinate staff; prepare and persuasively deliver public presentations on DPSS initiatives activities functions and issues to a wide variety of audiences; establish and maintain effective working relationships and communicate effectively with a wide variety of management employees employee representatives representatives from government industry media other agencies and the public; handle situations which require a high degree of sensitivity tact and diplomacy.SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
This class has been designated AtWill by the Board of Supervisors in accordance with the provisions provided under Article 6 Section 601E 2 of the County Management Resolution and serves at the pleasure of the Director of Public Social Services.
This class has been deemed eligible for the Performance Recognition Plan as set forth under Article 3 Section 311 of the County Management Resolution. Program eligibility requires employees to be in a leadership position manage other employees or programs and have significant influence on the achievement of organizational objectives.Whats Next
The position will remain posted until filled. The County of Riverside welcomes candidates from diverse backgrounds experiences and perspectives to apply.Applications will be screened based on criteria outlined in this brochure. Candidates with the most relevant qualifications will be invited to participate in a formal interview process.
For questions regarding this recruitment please contact: Yvette Marquez ator
Extensive reference and background checks will be completed on the selected candidate.
APPLICATION INFORMATION
Veterans Preference
The County has a Veterans Preference Policy applicable to new hires. To qualify upload a copy of your (or your spouses) Member4 Form DD214 indicating dates of service and a copy of your spouses letter of disability (if applicable) with your application. For privacy reasons it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans preference.The Veterans Preference Policy C3 is available here: https://rivcocob/boardpoliciesReasonable Accommodations
The County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter for the position noted above. For additional information and/or to obtain the appropriate form for requesting a reasonable accommodation please visit the Disability Access Office web page located at: https://rchr/disabilityProof of Education
If using education to qualify or when requested by the recruiter upload a copy of any license(s) official/unofficial transcript(s) degrees and/or related employment documents to your NeoGov account at the time of application and before the closing date. Official or unofficial transcripts will be accepted.If your education was completed outside of the United States you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services NACES or Association of International Credential Evaluators Inc. AICE.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The County of Riverside is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the County of Riverside to provide equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race color religion sex national origin age disability sexual orientation gender gender identity gender expression marital status ancestry medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics) genetic information or denial of medical and family care leave or any other nonjobrelated factors.PreEmployment
All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of preemployment requirements including a criminal background investigation which involves fingerprinting. (A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the applicant from County employment). A preemployment physical examination and background check may be required.Probationary Period
As an Approved Local Merit System all County of Riverside employees except those serving At Will are subject to the probationary period provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding County Resolution or Salary Ordinance. Temporary and Per Diem employees serve at the pleasure of the agency/department head.General Information
Current County of Riverside and/or current employees of the hiring department may receive priority consideration. Qualified candidates may be considered for future County vacancies.Job postings may close without notice based on application volume. Submit your complete application by the recruitment close date; no late applications are accepted. Ensure all relevant experience/education is reflected on your application/resume as a failure to demonstrate position requirements may disqualify applicants. A description of job duties directly copied from the job classification or job posting will not be considered.
Please read and follow any special application instructions on this posting. Click the Apply link located on this page to submit your application. For additional instructions on the application process examinations Veterans preference preemployment accommodation or other employment questions please refer to our web site www.rchr.
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Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
