Deputy Director of Public Social Services-Self-Sufficiency

The incumbent will provide oversight and direction to the Self-Sufficiency division including analysis of proposed legislative and program changes and evaluation of impacts to budget staffing and operational processes; oversee the development and implementation of program policies and procedures. The incumbent will be required to travel to various offsite locations and other department offices as necessary. The position will require the incumbent to perform other duties as assigned.

Competitive candidates will have a minimum of three years of managerial or executive-level experience within a Department of Public Social Services and a strong knowledge of SSD programs including CalFresh CalWORKs Medi-Cal and Welfare-to-Work.

Current Deputy Directors within the Department of Public Social Services who meet the desired qualifications and are interested in a lateral opportunity are encouraged to apply.

Meet the Team!

The County of Riverside Department of Public Social Services is comprised of employees who work collectively and in partnership with community-based organizations to serve the needs of the community.

Plan administers and monitors the operation of a major functional division or multiple administrative units of the Department.

Develops monitors and controls budgets and expenditures in areas of assigned responsibility.

Analyzes the quarterly Administrative Claim Staff Monitoring information for consistency with program operations and other required program reporting.

Manages the Departments Human Resources program including employee records management internal security Workers Compensation and ADA compliance.

Provides input to Management Services for budget preparation preparation of program audit exception responses facilities and staffing requirements.

Ensures quality and conformance with legislative regulatory and policy mandates regarding the administration of programs in areas of assigned responsibility.

Selects trains supervises and directs subordinate management personnel.

Through subordinate staff manages direct social service delivery programs.

Directs the implementation of all new/revised programs and policies and develops program performance measures to ensure compliance with mandated requirements.

Acts as the Departments liaison with community groups and other governmental agencies regarding areas of program responsibility.

Oversees a corrective action program that ensures the departments performance is within error rate and performance tolerance levels.

Coordinates with State and Federal agencies regarding new CalWORKs program and reporting requirements.

Develops and recommends program policies and procedures changes.

Disseminates and interprets program policies and procedures to subordinate supervisors and explains application.

Confers with department personnel County departments and other governing agencies in completing assignments solving mutual problems or exchanging program information.

Education: Possession of a Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in social work the social/behavioral sciences public/business administration or a closely related field. (A masters degree in one of the aforementioned disciplines is preferred.)

Experience: Five years of experience in the administration or management of social services programs Welfare Reform community & government relations financial/administrative services or management of major administrative units division or programs. (A Masters degree from an accredited college or university in social work the social/behavioral sciences public/business administration or a closely related field may substitute for up to a maximum of two years of the required full time experience.)

Knowledge of: Principles of public social service administration; principles of personnel administration supervision evaluation and employee development; principles of management including planning organizing staffing directing and controlling a large staff; methods and techniques of analyzing administrative systems and procedures in terms of efficiency and effectiveness; principles of budget preparation and fiscal management; plan organize and direct the work of a large staff.

Ability to: Analyze administrative and/or fiscal problems and make appropriate program recommendations on budgeting staffing and administrative organization; interpret and apply federal state and county laws regulations and policies or public social service programs; develop and maintain cooperative working relationships with a variety of department staff government business and community officials; develop and prepare concise and logical oral and written reports; strong written and verbal communication skills.

Job Competencies: (Work performance measures)

Proficiently prioritizes multiple assignments.

Takes actions in an independent manner.

Performs effectively under pressure and deadlines.

Motivates staff to meet organizational goals.

Considered the departments expert resource in assigned area.

Demonstrates ethical behavior and sound business practices.

Makes sound accurate decisions under pressure and tight time constraints.

Interfaces with others in a positive manner.

Delegates work effectively to meet organizational goals.

Displays a practice of developing subordinates skills to prepare them for grater professional responsibilities.

Provides composed leadership to staff in stressful situations.

Takes initiative to keep current on professional knowledge needs for assignment.

Skillfully gains trust and confidence of staff and motivates them to perform proficiently.

Other Requirements

License/Certificate: Possession of a valid California Drivers License is required.

Whats Next

For questions regarding this recruitment

Contact Christopher Recinos at with any questions regarding this recruitment.

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) Member-4 Form DD-214 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 Veterans Preference Policy C-3 is available here: 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: 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).

Work Authorization Requirement
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application. The County of Riverside does not participate in visa sponsorship programs including H1-B visas and will not provide sponsorship for any employment-based visas.

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 non-job-related factors.

Pre-Employment
All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements including a criminal background investigation which involves fingerprinting. (A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the applicant from County employment). A pre-employment 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.

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