Social Services Division Director (Aging And Adult)

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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES:

At Health & Human Services, we serve our community through the values of support, unity, trust and excellence with one common goal: to promote and protect the health, well-being, safety and self-sufficiency of all in Marin. Join our team of bright, committed, and energetic people who also want to make an impact through public service.

The Social Services Division Director for Aging and Adult Services is a Senior Management position and reports directly to the Social Service Director. It oversees the operations of the Aging and Adult Services Branch in the Division of Social Services, including Adult Protective Services (APS), In Home Support Services (IHSS), Area Agency on Aging (AAA) Information and Assistance, Ombudsman, and Veteran's Services.

The Division Director also partners closely with the IHSS Public Authority of Marin. Examples of duties include but are not limited to: Assisting the Director in formulating departmental goals and objectives as well as policies and procedures, directing their implementation and evaluating the results; Directing the development of changes in organizational staffing, business processes, and information technology to increase the efficiency and effectiveness in the delivery of services; Assisting in the formulation and implementation of the departments vision, mission and strategic plan; providing leadership to management staff and working in a team environment to meet short and long range goals; Oversees the development of the fiscal, personnel, budget, contract management and other administrative and support functions as they pertain to the Aging and Adult Services Branch; Recommends and implements new and revised policies, procedures and best practices to effect maximum operational efficiency and ensure compliance with Federal, State and County requirements; Assists in all aspects of outreach and communication by establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with State, County and Community partners.

Oversees the 23-member Commission on Aging. Serves as the County liaison, spokesperson, and advocate for the older and disabled community in Marin. This position will work in coordination with the new older adults/disabilities analyst that reports to the Chief Assistant Director on the department's strategy team.

Please see the brochure linked here: Social Services Division Director.

HYBRID WORK SCHEDULE: 

Health and Human Services has embraced a hybrid work schedule that considers that some duties of this position may be performed remotely. An option to telework up to three days per week and work the remaining days onsite in San Rafael, CA is available; however, the successful candidate must be able to report to County facilities for meetings, work assignments, and/or disaster service work upon short notice, as needed and deemed appropriate. While onboarding and training, the successful candidate may be required to work primarily onsite before establishing a hybrid work schedule.

Our Highly Qualified Candidate:

The Ideal candidate will be someone with proven leadership skills and demonstrated management experience in a large and complex public sector environment. The candidate must be able to manage the day-to-day operations of the department and have a strong commitment to providing accountability, equity, and transparency.

Candidates should be proactive, approachable, and effective in facilitating successful outcomes from a variety of internal and community groups. The candidate will possess experience and skills to effectively manage employee performance through developing staff talent, coaching, and maintaining high standards of performance, including experience in supporting, leading, and implementing organizational change within a large department. This candidate will have knowledge and experience which allows for the effective oversight, coordination, and delivery of a range of programs that deliver services to a diverse population of older and disabled adults, both in the safety net as well as in the broader community.

The ideal candidate will possess knowledge of the complex federal, state and local regulations and laws that define and guide this work and California Welfare and Institution Code sections that direct the work. The candidate must also have strong analytical and organizational skills, and the ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing with diverse stakeholders. Candidate is a big picture thinker and a team player. A deep understanding and commitment to equity, promoting anti-Ageism and anti-Ableism is essential.

We recognize your time is valuable, so please note that you must have at least the following required Minimum Qualifications in order to be considered for this position:

Any combination of education and experience that would provide the knowledge and skills listed. Typically, a Bachelor's degree in sociology, psychology, social work, social welfare, counseling, or a closely related field and four years of experience appropriate to the assignment including one year of supervisory experience.

For more detailed information about this classification, including the minimum qualifications, please click here: Social Services Division Director class specification.

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TESTING AND ELIGIBLE LIST: 

Depending on the number of qualified applications received, the examination may consist of a highly qualified review, application screening, online assessment, written examination, oral examination, performance examination, or any combination to determine which candidates' names will be placed on the eligible list.

The eligible list established from this recruitment will be used to fill the current vacancy and any future vacancies for open, fixed-term, full-time or part-time positions which may occur while the list remains active. 

OPEN & CONTINUOUS RECRUITMENT:

Because this recruitment is Open and Continuous, applicants are encouraged to submit completed applications as soon as possible. The filing period for an Open and Continuous recruitment may be closed at any time.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Candidates selected are subject to fingerprinting by the Sheriff's Department and must pass a Department of Justice LiveScan background check prior to appointment.

DISASTER SERVICE WORKERS: 

All County of Marin 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.