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NEOGOV · 5 months ago

Assistant Deputy Director Social Services - Community Benefits

Salinas, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

$127K/yr - $173K/yr

3+ years exp

The County of Monterey is seeking an Assistant Deputy Director for Social Services – Community Benefits, responsible for overseeing public assistance eligibility and services. The role involves planning, implementing, and coordinating various community benefits programs to enhance the quality of life for Monterey County residents.

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Responsibilities

Assist the Deputy Director with planning, implementing, coordinating, and directing the Department of Social Services Community Benefits programs

Provide oversight and make recommendations to the Deputy Director for policy development, implementation, and training

Act as a liaison with relevant professional groups, community partners, other County/State departments, and agencies at various governmental levels to coordinate programs and services for Monterey County

Qualification

Program administrationManagement experiencePolicy developmentData analysisCommunity partnershipsCommunicationOrganizational skillsLeadershipStrategic thinkingMentoring staff

Required

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in public administration, business administration, health, social sciences, or a related field

Three (3) years progressively responsible work in program administration, planning and evaluations preferably with a public agency, including two years of management experience in the delivery of human services, social welfare or health services that demonstrates the possession of the required knowledge and abilities

Successfully pass a thorough background investigation to include fingerprinting

Possess a valid California Class C Driver's License at the time of appointment and possess and maintain a satisfactory driving record or produce evidence of suitable transportation, which is approved by the appointing authority

Be available to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and during times of disaster and/or emergency; travel out of the county to attend meetings

Preferred

A master's degree in human services; social work; business administration; or a related field is highly desirable for the Community Benefits Branch

Benefits

Health Insurance (medical, dental, and vision)

Flexible Spending Account, Dependent Care, and Employee Assistance Program

Retirement: Enrollment in the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS)

Classic CalPERS Member: 2% @ 55, 7% employee contribution

New CalPERS Member: 2% @ 62, 7% employee contribution

Paid Leave: 23 Days of annual leave in the first year up to 37 days after 25 years, 13 holidays, 1 floating holiday; 10 days professional leave per year non-accruable

Stipends: $450/year professional development, $75/month management expense allowance

Life insurance, short and long-term disability insurance

Deferred compensation voluntary plan