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Deputy Director, Children and Family Services

San Bernardino County

The Job

Children and Family Services (CFS) is recruiting for Deputy Directors who have administrative responsibility for all children's social services programs within a specialized or operational region. Responsibilities include plan, direct and administer social service programs primarily concerned with the social well-being of children; select, train, supervise and monitor subordinate managers; consult with staff on departmental policy; and develop and implement department and/or regional policies, procedures, and training plans for social service programs. The resulting list may also be used to fill future vacancies as they occur.

For more detailed information, refer to the Deputy Director, Children and Family Services job description.

2023 National Association of Counties (NACo) Achievement Awards

LifeWorks Benefits to CFS Staff Well-Being

CFS’s Collaboration with Fontana Police Department on Child Welfare

CFS Office of the Ombudsperson

Children Awaiting Placement Night Shift Differential 

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Assignment: As department leaders, Deputy Directors may be assigned or rotated to any of the Children and Family Services programs, administrative assignments or geographic regions. Assignments are made solely at the discretion of the Director of CFS.

Travel: Statewide and nationwide travel is occasionally required. Travel throughout the County is required, and employees will be required to make provisions for transportation. A valid California Class C driver license and proof of automobile liability insurance must be produced 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.

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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) BBOU - Benefits Summary Guide (Download PDF reader).

Minimum Requirements

Education: A Master's Degree in public administration, social work, human services, clinical psychology or counseling with an emphasis in marriage, family or child psychology.

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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MUST MEET ONE OF THE TWO EXPERIENCE OPTIONS BELOW:

Option 1: Two (2) years of program management experience or second-level supervision of professional-level employees in a social service program primarily concerned with the social well-being of children, the aged, or adults with disabilities.

Option 2: Eighteen (18) months of experience within San Bernardino County Children and Family Services Department with primary responsibility for managing social services programs and oversight of staff who provide services to support the well-being of children.

Equivalent qualifications may be given consideration provided education and experience is commensurate with the responsibilities of this position.

Desired Qualifications

The ideal candidate will demonstrate leadership skills in managing change and be a highly flexible professional able to develop tools and solutions to meet the changing child welfare practice needs. Excellent interpersonal skills in the area of team-building and the ability to develop strong relationships with community partners is required. Candidates with management experience in government child welfare are preferred.

Selection Process

There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on the information provided in the application and the Supplemental Questionnaire. You are encouraged to include detailed descriptions of your qualifying experience and skills, as only the most highly qualified applicants will be referred to the Department.

Please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire by 5:00pm, Friday, March 29, 2024. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaires.

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. 

If you require technical assistance, please click HERE to review the Government Jobs online application guide, or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by the internet connection, computer or browser used to submit the 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 (Download PDF reader) within one week of a recruitment filing deadline.

Veterans’ Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouse or widow(er) who are not current County employees may be awarded additional Veterans’ Preference points. Click here (Download PDF reader) for information and instructions to request Veteran's Preference points.

Please click HERE for important Applicant Information and the County Employment Process.

Exempt Unit-Group C

The County of San Bernardino offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.

For a summary of benefits, please click here (Download PDF reader).

Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the Benefits website for more detailed information at hr.sbcounty.gov/employee-benefits/. 

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