Deputy Branch Director - Children's Behavioral Health
Deputy Branch Director - Children's Behavioral Health
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DEFINITION
- DEPUTY BRANCH DIRECTOR - CHILDRENS BEHAVIORAL HEALTHDepartment of Health & Human ServicesAre you interested in making a difference If so please consider joining our dedicated team at the Department of Health and Human Services!The Behavioral Health Branch is committed to advancing racial and cultural equity and dismantling systemic and structural racism while promoting and sustaining health wellness and recovery. The incumbent will need to be committed to this work and willing to engage in ways that are authentic caring respectful and inclusive so as to be responsive to the needs of the staff and community served.
What Youll Do:
This position is responsible for a variety of duties including;- Oversight of all Childrens Behavioral Health programs and services
- Direct supervision and evaluation of staff
- Building and maintaining strong relationships with community service partners and Tribes
- Strengthening the system of care for children and families
- Development and management of budget and contracts for Childrens Behavioral Health
Where Youll Do It:This position is located at 2440 6th St Eureka CA
A typical schedule for this position is M-F 8 AM - 5 PM and flexible as required.
* This is a continuous recruitment. Human Resources reserves the right to close this recruitment at any time. *
DEFINITIONUnder direction oversees the development and implementation of policies and procedures for multiple organizational components of a branch of the Department of Health and Human Services. Performs complex administrative specialized mental health social services or public health programs budgetary systems statistical and other management analyses; serves as the Branch Director in the Branch Directors absence; performs related work as assigned.DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICSThis is a branch level management class in the Department of Health and Human Services with responsibility for providing overall administration of program or administrative accordance with state and federal regulations incumbents assume an active leadership role in program and administrative planning development and implementation and provide direct supervision of division managers and other personnel. This class is distinguished from the Branch Director in that the latter has overall management responsibility for all branch programs activities facilities and operations. EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
- Plans develops organizes and directs the implementation of goals objectives policies procedures and work standards for a variety of projects and/or programs of the branch.
- Selects or directs the selection and supervision of assigned department staff; provides for staff training and professional development; reviews and evaluates the work of staff directly and through subordinate supervisors.
- Develops and implements management systems procedures and standards for program monitoring and evaluation.
- Participates in the preparation and administration of unit program and branch budgets; monitors expenditures and recommends revisions and adjustments as appropriate.
- Identifies problems determines analytical approach obtains and analyzes necessary information; provides technical assistance to others on administrative programmatic and analytical matters.
- Evaluates alternative courses of action and initiates develops and implements new and effective ways for delivering services increasing productivity and organizing operations.
- Participates in the development and ongoing integration of department functions and activities; provides input to enhance and maintain integration of services.
- Receives and oversees branch responses to community complaints; researches or directs the research of complaint; ensures proper action is taken to resolve complaint or assure community member of appropriateness of action.
- Prepares program and other status reports for branch director; makes recommendations for policy procedural development and planning activities.
- Plans researches and evaluates systems and operations for maximization of resources including grants contracts staffing facilities equipment and materials.
- Conducts or directs organizational studies and reviews and implements changes and procedural modifications to promote efficient operations.
- Directs and participates in the preparation and review of financial and other reports and studies for department and County management and other agencies.
- Coordinates planning for proposed projects provides information to various groups and responds to expressed concerns.
- Assists in the development of provider sub-contracts; reviews time-frames; monitors activities and provides technical assistance to ensure compliance.
- Represents the County and the branch at meetings with representatives of governmental agencies professional and business organizations and the public; participates on a variety of interagency committees; consults with community groups on branch services and activities.
- Coordinates the work between branch units programs divisions and outside agencies and individuals promoting inter-program collaboration; conducts staff meetings.
- Represents the branch to the Board of Supervisors and acts as liaison between the branch and other governmental agencies news media and the public; makes presentations to the Board of Supervisors.
- Counsels employees and effectively recommends disciplinary action and other personnel decisions.
- Ensures adherence to laws regulations policies procedures codes and guidelines and provides technical assistance to staff.
- Demonstrates and models leadership in program development and implementation service delivery program monitoring and change management.
- Serves as the Director in Directors absence and acts for the Director as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Knowledge of:
- Principles and practices of budget development and administration goal setting organizational planningprogram development implementation and evaluation.
- Applicable federal state and local laws regulations governing branch programs and services.
- Principles and practices of supervision and personnel management.
- Interpersonal communication team-building practices and conflict resolution.
- Practices and techniques of employee motivation and development.
- Principles of preparing grant applications and proposals grant administration and monitoring.
- Principles and practices of public funding budget preparation fiscal management and governmental accounting.
- Community needs and resources; principles and practices of conducting needs assessment public relations.
- Principles and practices of computer applications related to the work.
Skill in:- Analyzing complex and sensitive administrative budgetary operational economic political and organizational problems; developing creative and innovative solutions and reaching sound rational and timely decisions; recommending or adopting effective courses of action.
- Developing and implementing mission goals objectives policies procedures work standards and internal controls.
- Collecting evaluating and interpreting information and data; either in statistical or narrative form.
- Preparing clear and concise reports correspondence and other written materials.
- Selecting motivating and evaluating staff and providing for training and professional development; build and support teamwork.
- Making effective public presentations.
- Interpreting and applying laws regulations codes policies and procedures.
- Maintaining accurate records and files.
- Coordinating multiple projects and meeting critical deadlines.
- Maintaining effective internal communications within the branch and the department.
- Exercising creative and sound independent judgment within established guidelines.
- Establishing and maintaining cooperative and effective working relationships with community organizations government agencies County Board of Supervisors media and others contacted in the course of work.
Other Requirements:Must possess a valid California drivers license.Desirable Education and Experience:A typical way to obtain the knowledge and skills outlined above is:Equivalent to possession of a masters degree in public administration or a closely related field and five years of full-time administrative experience in a human services or related position that requires the ability to evaluate administer and control varied and complex programs involving large expenditures of funds. For some assignments possession of an appropriate license to practice as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker or Marriage and Family Therapist and five years of post-licensure experience is desirable. WORKING CONDITIONS & ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
HOW TO APPLY
A complete original application must be filed for each position you are interested in applying for.Applicants must apply online through the Countys automated application system at must be submitted no later than the final filing date and time listed on the job flyer.
It is important that your application shows all the relevant education and experience you possess. Human Resources staff does not consider or review resumes or attachments. Incomplete applications will be rejected.
Please read the job requirements section of the announcement. Be sure you meet these requirements since they will be carefully evaluated during the selection process.
Your performance in any employment examinations will be compared with the performance of others who take the tests. The examination results will be emailed to you as quickly as possible.
SELECTION PROCEDURE
The County utilizes a set of rules to ensure that our hiring processes are fair and equitable. Applications will be screened and those considered qualified will be invited to appear for an oral and/or written examination. Meeting the requirements does not guarantee inclusion into the selection process. Depending upon the number of applications received the selection process may consist of additional application screening written and/or practical exam(s) oral interview or any combination thereof.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How long does it take to fill out the application
- You should allow 30 45 minutes to fill out your application.
Can I change my application after submitting it
- No. Once an application has been submitted it is final. Applicants may submit a new application with updated information during the filing period if they wish. Only the most recent application submitted will be considered. All other applications will not be considered.
How long until I hear back from you and how can I check for updates on my application
- You may receive communications regarding your application at different stages of the selection process. Important updates will be sent to the email address listed in your account at the time of notification. To ensure you dont miss any critical information we recommend keeping your email address current and regularly checking both your inbox and junk mail folders throughout the process. You can also log into your account at any time to check your application status. If you have any questions about your applications progress please contact the County of Humboldt Human Resources Personnel Division at or
Will I be informed if I am not selected for an interview / Oral Exam
- Yes you will be informed via email if you are not selected for an interview / Oral Exam.
OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY EQUITY AND INCLUSION
Research indicates that individuals in protected classes can be less likely to submit a job application. The County of Humboldt is dedicated to building a diverse inclusive and authentic workplace where our employees are free to bring their full selves to work each day in an environment that allows them to reach their full potential. The County Board of Supervisors has made organizational commitments to Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI) and the County is working to ensure that these commitments are reflected in all we do. The County recognizes that certain populations (BIPOC Disabled Persons Veterans LGBTQIA community members etc.) face systemic and structural challenges which may inhibit their ability to satisfy every requirement of the recognition of these structural and systemic factors the Human Resources Department understands that experience can be gained in many ways oftentimes outside of formal institutions and strives to take a holistic approach in assessing an applicants qualifications for a position.
If youre excited about this role but your past work experience doesnt align perfectly with every qualification in the job description we strongly encourage you to apply.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS
The County of Humboldt is committed to providing equal access and opportunities in its programs activities and employment and does not discriminate on the basis of mental or physical disabilities. The Human Resources Department is located in the Humboldt County Courthouse which has an accessible entrance on 4th Street. Accessible parking is available adjacent to the 4th Street entrance and on the 4th Street side of the K Street lot. Special testing arrangements may be made to accommodate disabilities or religious convictions. If invited to an examination and you are in need of a reasonable accommodation please contact Human Resources immediately at so arrangements can be made.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The county is an equal opportunity employer. We enthusiastically accept our responsibility to make employment decisions without regard to race religion or religious creed color age sex sexual orientation national origin ancestry marital status medical condition mental or physical disability military service or any other classification protected by federal state or local laws or ordinances.
MEDICAL EXAMINATION
A pre-employment medical examination provided by the County may be required upon offer of employment.
OTHER EXAMINATIONS
Some positions also require psychological evaluation and/or extensive background investigation.
LICENSES
Some classifications require possession of valid professional and/or technical licenses. Some classifications may require the possession of a valid California drivers license.
PROBATIONARY PERIOD
Persons appointed to regular County positions serve a probationary period. This is normally six (6) months but could be up to one (1) year. All designated safety employees serve a one-year probationary period.
EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY
It is the Countys intention to hire only those workers who are authorized to work in the United States pursuant to the Immigration Act of 1990. If you are offered employment you will be required to verify your eligibility to work in the United States. For law enforcement positions you will be required to verify your U.S. citizenship or legalized status.
DISASTER SERVICE WORKERS
All County of Humboldt employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.
THE PROVISIONS OF THIS BULLETIN DO NOT CONSTITUTE AN EXPRESS OR IMPLIED CONTRACT. THE COUNTY OF HUMBOLDT RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MAKE NECESSARY MODIFICATIONS TO THE EXAMINATION PLAN IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE HUMBOLDT COUNTY MERIT SYSTEM RULES.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
