Deputy Director of Public Social Services-Self-Sufficiency

The County of Riverside's Department of Public Social Services, Self Sufficiency Division, is seeking a qualified Deputy Director of Public Social Services in Riverside.

The Self-Sufficiency Division consists of approximately 2200 staff throughout 14 offices throughout the county.

The Deputy Director of Public Social Services will provide strategic vision, leadership, and operational oversight to Self-Sufficiency administrative support service managers, including supervision of multidisciplinary teams totaling over 300-400 staff and administration, including multiple offices through out Riverside County.
The incumbent will provide oversight and direction to the Self-Sufficiency division, including analysis of proposed legislative and program changes and evaluation of impacts to budget, staffing, and operational processes; oversee the development and implementation of program policies and procedures.

The incumbent will be required to travel to various offsite locations and other department offices, as necessary.

The position will require the incumbent to perform other duties as assigned.

Competitive candidates will have a minimum of three years of managerial or executive-level experience within a Department of Public Social Services and a strong knowledge of SSD programs, including CalFresh, CalWORKs, Medi-Cal, and Welfare-to-Work.

Current Deputy Directors within the Department of Public Social Services who meet the desired qualifications and are interested in a lateral opportunity are encouraged to apply.

Meet the Team!
The County of Riverside Department of Public Social Services is comprised of employees who work collectively and in partnership with community-based organizations to serve the needs of the community.• Plan, administers, and monitors the operation of a major functional division or multiple administrative units of the Department.

• Develops, monitors and controls budgets and expenditures in areas of assigned responsibility.

• Analyzes the quarterly Administrative Claim Staff Monitoring information for consistency with program operations and other required program reporting.

• Manages the Departments Human Resources program including employee records management, internal security, Worker's Compensation, and ADA compliance.

• Provides input to Management Services for budget preparation, preparation of program audit exception responses, facilities and staffing requirements.

• Ensures quality and conformance with legislative, regulatory and policy mandates regarding the administration of programs in areas of assigned responsibility.

• Selects, trains, supervises and directs subordinate management personnel.

• Through subordinate staff, manages direct social service delivery programs.

• Directs the implementation of all new/revised programs and policies and develops program performance measures to ensure compliance with mandated requirements.

• Acts as the Department's liaison with community groups and...