DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Position Description

APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE ONLY

The Fresno County Department of Social Services has an excellent and rewarding career opportunity for dynamic and ambitious individuals interested in furthering their career as a Deputy Director of Social Services. The department is seeking candidates with experience in Adult Services programs, such as In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS), Adult Protective Services (APS), Public Authority, or related fields.

The Deputy Director of Social Services, reporting to the Director of Social Services, works collaboratively as a key member of the administrative team to determine policy, develop programs and formulate social services operational objectives within local, state and federal legal requirements, County ordinances, policies, and procedural guidelines. The Deputy Director is responsible for administering one or more departmental programs, its activities and staff. Administrative duties include the development and oversight of critical department functions, social services programs, policies, procedures, legislative changes, automated systems and staff consistent with regulatory standards and departmental goals and objectives. In addition, this classification may act on the behalf of the Director in the latter's absence.

As a condition of employment, candidates are required to undergo and pass a background investigation. These investigations include employment/credit histories, verification of education, arrest/criminal records, drug/alcohol use, and personal conduct. This list is neither inclusive nor exclusive; other relevant areas may be investigated and verified.

Positions in this classification are in Medical Group I - Light Physical Activity (Personnel Rule 8). This group includes positions which require only light physical effort and may include lifting of small, light objects and some bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, and reaching. Considerable walking or standing may be involved.

Eligible candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Samples of Duties

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Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

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Minimum Qualifications

Education : Possession of a bachelor's degree that is acceptable within the United States' accredited college or university system.

Experience: Four (4) years of full-time, paid management work experience in a social services setting, which included the supervision of professional staff. Experience in an Adult Services program is preferred, such as In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS), Adult Protective Services (APS), Public Authority, or related fields.

Substitution: Possession of a master's degree that is acceptable within the United States' accredited college or university system may be substituted for one (1) year of the required experience.

License: Possession of a valid Class "C" driver's license, or equivalent, may be required

Note : Recruitment and/or certification may be limited to candidates possessing a specific education and/or experience background related to the specific position vacancy as authorized by the Director of Personnel Services.

To Prevent The Disqualification Of Your Application, Please Note

• Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications and filing requirements for this position by the filing deadline.
• A completed Fresno County employment application is required (must be current, complete, and accurate; amendments will not be allowed after the filing deadline).
• Resumes and attachments are not accepted in lieu of a completed application.
• Please fully list your education/work experience; including current position. Failure to list current, complete and accurate education/work experience within the job application (including employment with the County of Fresno) will result in the disqualification of your application.
• In the Education section of your application, please provide complete information for each school attended. Please provide the school's name, school's location, the type and number of units earned (semester or quarter), type of degree earned (bachelor's degree, master's degree, etc.) and which major or program was completed. Failure to completely list education within the job application will disqualify the applicant from consideration.
• If you have completed education in a foreign college or university and are using this education to meet the minimum qualifications, you must provide documentation that the foreign education is comparable to that received within the United States' accredited college or university system or your application will not be accepted. Documentation must be provided by the closing date and time of this recruitment. You may either attach a copy to your application; fax a copy to (559) 455-4788, Attn: Zachary Carter; or email it to [email protected] . Late submission of documentation will not be accepted. .
• To verify the education requirement, an original diploma or official transcript may be requested at the time of the interview.
  
  

Selection Process

Depending on the number of applicants meeting the minimum qualifications and filing requirements, applicants may be scheduled for one of the processes listed below.

• Certify Without Examination - In instances where the number of eligible candidates is less than or equal to the number of qualified applicants the department is entitled to receive under Personnel Rule 4212, the competitive examination process will be waived and the names will be certified without an examination.
• Oral Examination -An oral examination includes a panel consisting of at least two members within a similar field of expertise as the vacancy. Candidates are asked structured questions and must respond orally to allow the panel to evaluate the specific qualifications of each applicant.
• If required, the oral examination will be administered in an online format via the Spark Hire interview platform.
  

Successful candidates will be placed on an employment list effective for a minimum of 3 months (may be extended up to 12 months), and certified in final rank order as vacancies occur.

Required Application Materials

• Fresno County Employment Application (must be current, complete and accurate; amendments will not be allowed after the filing deadline).
• Comprehensive Resume
• Supplemental Questionnaire
  
  

Please note: Applications must be submitted online only via our website by the closing date and time of this recruitment. Notices from Human Resources regarding your application will be sent via email only. Applications submitted via U.S. mail, in person, email or fax will not be accepted. Resumes and attachments will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.

How To Apply

Applications must be submitted online only. An online application can be found at: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/fresnoca

Open Job Information Flyer and click "Apply" to begin the online application process. Failure to complete the job application or failure to follow the application instructions may result in the disqualification of the applicant. Amendments will not be accepted after the filing deadline.

Once the filing deadline has passed, you may check the status of this recruitment at any time by logging on to: https://www.governmentjobs.com/Applications/Index/fresnoca

Please be advised that it is the applicant's responsibility to notify Human Resources of any mailing address and telephone number changes. Notices from Human Resources will be sent via email only.

For the safety of our employees, the County of Fresno complies with all Federal, State and Local Orders related to COVID-19, including Cal OSHA Emergency Temporary Standards.

The County of Fresno is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of Fresno County to provide employment opportunity for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, or denial of medical and family care leave, or any other non-job-related factor.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS - The County of Fresno is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application, examination or selection process may contact Human Resources at (559) 600-1830 at least five days prior to the scheduled date or deadline.

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Analyst: Zachary Carter