Assistant Director of Public Social Services

ABOUT THE POSITION

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The County of Riverside is recruiting for a compassionate and resilient leader with strong crisis management skills to fulfill the role of Assistant Director of Public Social Services, located in Beaumont, CA.

The incumbent will have the responsibility of overseeing Harmony Haven Children and Youth Center and Supportive Services while partnering with Children's Services Division.

The primary role of this position is to manage the 24-hour temporary shelter operations for foster and high-risk youth .

The Assistant Director will be tasked with planning, directing, and administering the operational and financial activities of the Division, with the expectation of being available on call 24/7.

To learn more about this amazing opportunity, please view the Assistant Director of Public Social Services Brochure .

Meet the Team!
The RiversideCounty Department ofPublic Social Services (DPSS) is a public welfare department that serves over 1 million Riverside County residents each year.

The mission of DPSS is to support and improve the health, safety, well-being and independence of Riverside County's individuals and families.

DPSS works according to 7 values: Accountability, Collaboration, Respect, Integrity, Diversity, Learning and Customer Focus.

The Department strives to be an organization known for its caring professionals who collaborate with the best partners to provide the most effective solutions to customers and individuals and families in crisis.

DPSS supports working class individuals and families who are struggling with low income.

It offers access to health care coverage, temporary financial assistance, employment programs and training, and services that protect children and adults from abuse and neglect and does all of this through its five divisions: Administration, Adult Services, Children's Services, Self Sufficiency, and Fiscal and Forecasting.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES
» Plan, direct and administer all operations at Harmony Haven Children and Youth Center within the Department of Public Social Services (DPSS), Children's Services.

» Manage financial activities; prepare and present financial forecasts and recommendations to the Director; report the overall financial position and results of Harmony Haven Children and Youth Center programs and projects; manage the General Accounting Budget, Finance, Revenue, and Claiming Sections.

» Develop and implement operating and administrative policies and potential new programs to facilitate long and short-term strategies and financial plan objectives, including major financial plans such as capital expenditures.

» Coordinate with information technology to ensure the development of data information systems which accurately and efficiently compile, record, and report financial data in conjunction with the County Financial System.

» Direct through subordinate managers, administrative support services including: auditing, budget/ fiscal...