San Bernardino County

Deputy Director, Department of Aging and Adult Services/Office of the Public Guardian

FULL TIME

November 9, 2024

The Job

Filing Deadline: Applications will be accepted until filled
Applications Reviewed Daily

FUTURE SALARY INCREASES
3% Annual Across the Board Salary Increases on February 2025/26**

The Department of Aging and Adult Services/Office of the Public Guardian is recruiting for Deputy Directors who will plan, direct and administer the delivery of social service programs primarily concerned with the social well-being of aging and disabled adult populations. Deputy Directors select, train, supervise and monitor subordinate managers, consult with staff on departmental policy, and develop and implement, new and innovative department and/or regional policies, procedures and training plans for social service programs. The current vacancies are within the Adult Protectives Services Division and the In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) Program.

For more detailed information regarding job duties, refer to the Deputy Director, Department of Aging and Adult Services job description.

This excellent opportunity for career growth, also offers a lucrative compensation and benefits package that includes bi-annual step increases of 2.5% up to max step (advanced step placement upon hire is subject to qualifications), and the benefits listed below:

As an alternative to the traditional benefits package, you may also be eligible to elect the Modified Benefit Option (MBO) that provides an increased base rate of pay (4% above the base rate of pay) with modified benefits. For more detailed information on the MBO for Exempt Group, refer to the
MBO - Exempt (Non-Elected) Bb BOU - Benefits Summary Guide .

**Salary increases contingent upon Property Related Revenue and/or statewide Realignment Sales Tax Collections performance.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Location Assignment: Location assignments are made solely at the discretion of the Director of Aging and Adult Services and based on department needs. Employees must be willing to accept employment and work at any location including San Bernardino, Barstow, Needles, Rancho Cucamonga, Victorville, and/or Yucca Valley. Refusal of assigned location may result in removal from the list or termination. Office locations may change due to space and department operational needs.
Travel: Statewide and nationwide travel is occasionally required. Travel throughout the County is required and employees are required to make provision for transportation. A valid California driver license and proof of automobile liability insurance must be provided and maintained for the individual providing the transportation.
Sponsorship: Please note San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.

Minimum Requirements

Education: A Master's degree in Social Work, Human Services, Gerontology, Clinical Psychology or Counseling with an emphasis in Marriage, Family or Child Psychology, or in Business Administration, Public Administration or Public Health, or other closely related field.

Qualifying degrees must be completed at a college or university accredited by an accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education. In addition, degrees completed outside of the U.S. must be accompanied by an evaluation report from a reputable credential evaluation service indicating equivalency to degrees or coursework completed at a college or university accredited by an accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education.

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Experience:
Option 1: One (1) year of high-level management experience overseeing professional employees in a social service program primarily concerned with the social well-being of older adults and older adults with disabilities, or children services. Qualifying experience must include managing through subordinate managers or second-level supervisors.

Option 2: Two (2) years of experience overseeing professional level employees in a social service program primarily concerned with the social well-being of older adults and older adults with disabilities, or children services. Qualifying experience must include full-scope supervisory experience over subordinate supervisors.
Option 3: Three (3) years of management or second-level supervisory experience in a government human services program, which includes professional-level administrative responsibility for interpreting/enforcing relevant laws, rules and regulations; responsibility for program planning and development; personnel administration; program operations; and budget/fiscal administration.
Option 4: Two (2) years of professional-level administrative experience within a government human services agency with primary responsibility for 1) overseeing program operations, including development, implementation, and evaluation of programs; or 2) overseeing the agency's budget and management of its fiscal operations, which includes developing budget justification, performing financial analysis of programs and business operations. Qualifying experience must include at least one (1) year of full-scope supervisory experience overseeing staff supporting these functions (i.e., hiring, firing, mentoring/coaching, counseling, disciplinary actions, assigning work, completing work performance evaluations, developing work schedules and approving time off).

Desired Qualifications

Management experience (i.e., high level oversight and leading teams through subordinate supervisory staff) is highly desired. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong leadership skills in managing change; possess keen analytical skills, be able to adopt a global-view, while facilitating multiple department programs; and be a highly flexible professional able to develop tools and solutions to meet the needs of the Aging and Adult Services/Office of the Public Guardian. Candidates with experience developing, planning, organizing, and directing the delivery of County wide multidisciplinary continuing care programs for older adults and individuals with disabilities; strategic planning, analyzing data and related legislation/regulations, and drafting reports based upon findings to make recommendations to management; and administering the Adult Protective Services and IHSS programs is highly desirable.

Selection Process

There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on a review of the Application and Supplemental Questionnaire; therefore it is to your advantage to provide as much relevant and detailed work experience as possible. Resumes may accompany the application as supplemental information only, but are typically not considered or reviewed unless specifically requested on the job announcement. Completing your application with statements such as "see/refer to resume" or "see attached" rather than completing your work history may affect your eligibility or competitive evaluation score.

Application Procedure: Please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire. Be sure to clearly describe, in the work experience section of the application, your experience in meeting and exceeding the desired qualifications as stated above. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the application and/or the supplemental questionnaire.

Application Review: Applications will be accepted continuously and reviewed periodically. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as this recruitment may close at any time.

To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the posted filing deadline. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note, if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application we have not received your application.
EEO/ADA: San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants.

ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and require accommodations in the testing process, submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form within one week of a recruitment filing deadline.

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