Executive Director-Harmony Haven Children and Youth Center

The County of Riverside is recruiting for a compassionate and resilient leader with strong crisis management skills to fulfill the role of Executive Director - Harmony Haven Children and Youth Center, 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 Executive Director will be tasked with planning, directing, and administering the operational and financial activities of the CSD/HH Division, with the expectation of being available on call 24/7.

This class has been designated At-Will by the Board of Supervisors, in accordance with the provisions provided under Article 6, Section 601E (2) of the County Management Resolution and serves at the pleasure of the Director of Public Social Services.

This class has been deemed eligible for the Performance Recognition Plan as set forth under Article 3, Section 311 of the County Management Resolution.

Program eligibility requires employees to be in a leadership position, manage other employees or programs, and have significant influence on the achievement of organizational objectives.

Meet the Team!
The Riverside County Department of Public 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.• Plan, direct, coordinate, and evaluate the operations of a temporary transitional care shelter for foster children and high-risk youth; ensure compliance with applicable licensing and operating standards.

• Develop and implement processes and procedures for various programs and services related to the Center; establish strategies, objectives, facility, and performance goals.

• Direct the coordination of therapeutic and individualized trauma informed care with County departments, governmental agencies and private industry.

• Advise and make recommendations on policy and program development and t...