STANISLAUS COUNTY
Located in the heart of California's fertile Central Valley, Stanislaus County is blessed with year-round mild weather and some of the world's richest soil. With a population of over 500,000, Stanislaus County is proud of its vibrant citizenry, great traditions, educational opportunities, and multicultural lifestyles. Modesto, the largest city and seat of Stanislaus County, offers the diversity and facilities of a metropolitan city while maintaining an atmosphere of old-fashion hospitality. Other cities within the county are Ceres, Hughson, Newman, Oakdale, Patterson, Riverbank, Turlock and Waterford.
ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT
Community Services Agency (CSA) provides a broad range of social services to the community. CSA is comprised of over 1070 employees and has annual operating budget of over $325 million. CSA partners with County government agencies and numerous community based organizations to create culturally responsive and accessible services. Over 175,000 residents receive services through CSA. The Agency is organized into three Divisions: (1) ACFSD; (2) StanWORKs Division; and (3)Finance and Operations Division. The ACFSD Assistant Director is a member of the Community Services Agency Executive Team and assists with carrying out the mission, values and strategic plan of the Agency.
ABOUT THE POSITION
Under the leadership of the Director, the Assistant Director will plan, organize, and administer the daily operations of the Adult, Child and Family Services Division, which includes Adult Protective Services, In-Home Supportive Services, and Child Welfare.
SKILLS/ABILITY
•Plan, motivate, organize and direct the work of others;
•Work cooperatively with other agencies, community partners, and the general public;
•Interpret and evaluate data pertinent to program operations;
•Communicate effectively;
•Make public presentations;
•Interpret laws that apply to the various programs;
•Prepare a budget;
•Evaluate management issues;
•Ability to lead by example; and
•Promote team decision making.
KNOWLEDGE
•Public social services administration;
•Personnel management, supervision and training;
•Public policy and regulation governing the operations of adult and child welfare services;
•Public and private agency community resources;
•Budget preparation and monitoring;
•Information Systems;
•Social services research methods, evaluation and techniques;
•Social services evaluation methods.
•APS, IHSS, and CWS Programs;
•Federal Performance Standards;
•Continuum of Care Reform;
•Katie A., Core Practice Model;
•CSEC Program, RFA;
•Adult and Child Welfare Funding;
•Social Work practices with adults, children and their families; and
•Forming and Promoting Collaboration with Community
TYPICAL TASKS
•Plans, organizes, directs and coordinates, through subordinate staff, the administration of the Adult, Child and Family Services Division;
•Reviews and analyzes legislation, regulations and directives to determine their impact on program goals and objectives, program administration and the community;
•Develops plans and policies for implementing legislation, regulations and directives within the framework of broad guidelines established by the Director;
•Develops and carries out program evaluation to determine whether goal and objectives are being met and to anticipate the need for new or modified services;
•Coordinates audits and program reviews;
•Develops and implements corrective actions as needed to assure high quality of performance within the division;
•Plans, develops and monitors the division's budget;
•Negotiates and monitors contracted services;
•Confers with representatives of the State Department of Social Services and with other State and Federal agencies regarding policy and operational matters;
•Acts as Director during the Director's absence;
•Directs planning of staff development activities including training, recruitment, and evaluation;
•Represents the Agency in contacts with the public, community organizations and other government entities;
•Makes presentations before the Board of Supervisors as directed by the Director, in addition to making presentations to public and private groups regarding the CSA's programs;
•Directs grant application activity and Requests for Proposals issued from the Adult, Child and Family Services Division;
•Participates in labor relations activities, including negotiations, meet and confer sessions, and general meetings on issues related to the Adult, Child and Family Services Division; and
•Participates as an Executive Agency member on all aspects of directing the organization.
APPLICANTS MAY APPLY ONLINE AT: http://www.stancounty.com