Assistant Director of Aging and Adult Services

Job Description:

Assistant Director of Aging and Adult Services

Description

The Job

The Department of Aging and Adult Services is offering a unique opportunity for a highly motivated, compassionate, results-oriented professional leader to build and transform the delivery of comprehensive services within the complex continuum of care for the elderly/aging and disabled adult population.

We offer a competitive salary with bi-annual step increases of approximately 2.5% up to top salary step of $170,644 annually.

FUTURE SALARY INCREASES

3% Annual Across the Board Salary Increases on February 25/2026**

The Department of Aging and Adult Services is seeking an Assistant Director that will serve as a change agent for innovation while building and maintaining all operations of the department as it continues to grow its comprehensive services. Responsibilities include ensuring collaboration with community stakeholders to expand complex services; compliance with federal and state regulations; providing leadership and oversight for key programs servicing the elderly/aging and disabled adult population; establishing departmental policies, goals, and objectives; personnel management; and budget preparation and monitoring.

To view a more comprehensive listing of job duties for this classification refer to the Assistant Director of Aging and Adult Services and job description.

This position is in the Unclassified Service and serves at the discretion of the Director of the Department of Aging and Adult Services.

2024 National Association of Counties ( NACo ) Achievement Awards

Adult Protective Services Care Coordination Meeting

An Intergenerational Approach to Older Adult Wellness

APS PITC Motel Partnership

Designated Consulting Agency for the Age Wise Program

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 .

**Salary increases contingent upon Property Related Revenue and/or statewide Proposition 172 Sales Tax Collections performance.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Pre-Employment Process: Prior to appointment, applicants must successfully pass a background check, including fingerprinting, verification of employment history and education, and physical exam/drug test.

Travel: Statewide and nationwide travel is required. Travel throughout the County is also required, and employees may be required to make provisions for local transportation (mileage reimbursement is available at current IRS rates). A valid California Class C driver license and proof of automobile liability insurance must be 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.

Minimum Requirements

Education : A Master's degree in Social Work, Human Services, Gerontology, Clinical Psychology or Counseling with an emphasis in Marriage, Family or Child Psychology, or in Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, Public Administration, Public Health, or other closely related field.

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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Experience :

Option 1: One (1) year of highly responsible experience as an executive-level manager or administrator within a large human services or social services agency, which includes: interpreting/enforcing relevant laws, rules and regulations; responsibility for program planning and development; personnel administration and business operations; and budget/fiscal administration for multi-million dollar budgets and/or contracts. Qualifying experience must also include collaboration with community stakeholders, working with public officials, and full-scope responsibility for managing multiple subordinate managers ( i.e., hiring, firing, mentoring/coaching, counseling, disciplinary actions, assigning work, completing work performance evaluations, developing work schedules and approving time off ).

Option 2: Two (2) years of management experience within a large human services or social services agency, which includes professional-level administrative responsibility for interpreting/enforcing relevant laws, rules and regulations; responsibility for program planning and development; personnel administration and business operations; and budget/fiscal administration for multi-million dollar budgets and/or contracts. Qualifying experience must also include full-scope responsibility for managing multiple subordinate supervisors ( i.e., hiring, firing, mentoring/coaching, counseling, disciplinary actions, assigning work, completing work performance evaluations, developing work schedules and approving time off ).

Option 3: Three (3) years of professional-level administrative/management experience within a government human services agency with primary responsibility for 1) overseeing program operations, including development, implementation, and evaluation of programs; or 2) overseeing the agency's budget and management of its fiscal operations, which includes developing budget justification, performing financial analysis of programs and business operations . Qualifying experience must include full-scope responsibility for managing multiple subordinate supervisors supporting these functions ( i.e., hiring, firing, mentoring/coaching, counseling, disciplinary actions, assigning work, completing work performance evaluations, developing work schedules and approving time off ).

Desired Qualifications

The Ideal Candidate will have three (3) or more years of progressively responsible, executive-level management experience including program planning/development and delivery of services to elderly/aging and disabled adultswithin a large public sector agency or Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs). In addition, the ideal candidate will be a dynamic team builder and results-oriented, creative problem solver who thrives when taking the lead on multiple projects and enjoys collaborating on strategies and tactics, as well as achieving successful outcomes. Excellent financial and political acumen, and strong interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills are required to effectively manage key programs, and work with staff and other County departments, local cities, state, and federal agencies.

Key Attributes:

• A strategic planner with a proven track record of achievement.
• A proven innovator who effectively implements new ideas with the goal of improving the lives of older adults and families in our community.
• Strong political acumen; be politically sensitive, but apolitical.
• Strong financial analysis skills to oversee multi-million dollar budgets/contracts while maximizing resources to create operational efficiencies.
• A self-motivated leader who can model a strong work ethic and be a team-player.
• A global thinker who can operate in a complex system of care with compassion.
• Experience collaborating with boards, department heads, and community agency executive directors.
• Knowledge and experience serving the elderly/aging and disabled adult population.

Selection Process

The most highly qualified may be invited to participate in the remainder of the selection process, which may include selection interviews with key stakeholders and the hiring authority.

To receive consideration for this excellent opportunity, please submit a compelling cover letter, resume, and three professional references. An electronic version of all submittals must be sent to: ExecRecruit@hr.sbcounty.gov , -or- complete the online application and upload the required documents: www.sbcounty.gov/jobs .

Applications will be accepted and processed continuously, until a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received. Apply as soon as possible to ensure consideration for this position, as the recruitment may close at any time. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaires.

Once your application has been successfully submitted online, 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 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 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 .

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/ .

Closing Date/Time: 12/31/2024 5:00 PM Pacific

Salary:

$119,267.20 - $170,664.00 Annually