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Come join us! This is where YOU belong.

The County of Yolo is recruiting to fill one (1) At-Will, full-time position in the class of Deputy Branch Director for the Adult and Aging Branch at the Health and Human Services Agency.

Interested applicants should submit an online County of Yolo Employment Application, cover letter, resume, education verification, and references and by the closing date.

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

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  Assists in the management, planning, and evaluation of multi-disciplinary teams providing integrated health and human services programs within an assigned branch of the agency in areas such as Children, Youth and Families; Adults and Aging Populations; Community Health; Service Centers; or integrated programs.
• Directly or through subordinate management and/or supervisory staff selects, trains, motivates, and evaluates assigned personnel; works with employees to correct deficiencies; implements discipline and termination procedures.
• Develops and implements goals, objectives, policies, procedures and performance standards for an assigned program branch to enhance program services and operations.
• Collaborates with executive management, peers, other county departments, outside agencies, a variety of public and private groups and community organizations on matters related to assigned branch functions; serve as staff on boards, commissions, and committees.
• Identifies opportunities for improving service delivery methods and procedures; identifies resource needs; obtains approval for improvements as needed/required; implements improvements.
• Monitors State and Federal regulations and legislative activities pertaining to health and human services; evaluates the effect on assigned program activities; recommends and implements changes to policy and procedures as appropriate; ensures compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Participates in budget preparation and administration for assigned branch and applicable programs; monitors and controls expenditures.
• Provide responsible staff assistance to the Branch Director; prepares a wide variety of analytical and statistical reports for county management and outside agencies and organizations; makes presentations to a variety of audiences on issues related to assigned program branch.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Education: A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in public administration, business administration, health administration, public health, psychology, social science, social work, behavioral science, or a related field; Master's Degree in related field preferred AND

Experience: Two (2) years of progressively responsible management experience in the delivery of health, mental health, and/or social services programs in the public sector.

Note: Some positions within this class may require possession of a Master's degree in Public Health, Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, Marriage and Family Counseling, Gerontology, or Vocational Rehabilitation; OR a Master's degree in another subject area which meets the following criteria: is from a two year program in an accredited school; requires a minimum of 45 units; has a two-semester field placement dealing with marriage, family and child issues and supervised by an LCSW or higher; and required social work caseload management and on-going counseling.

Note: Some positions within this class may require possession of licensure or certificate as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Marriage Family Therapist, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Registered Nurse, Physician, or Public Health Nurse.

Knowledge Of:

• Principles and practices of program planning, development, administration, and evaluation within a comprehensive and integrated health and human services organization
• Principles and practices of personnel management, including employee supervision, evaluation, development and training
• Business and management principles involved in strategic planning, goal setting, resource allocation, performance measures, and coordination of resources
• Applicable Federal, State, and local laws, rules and regulations related to health and human services programs
• Social, political and economic issues influencing health and human services programs
• Public sector budget practices and administration

• Resolve and respond to sensitive community and organizational issues, concerns and needs
• Exercise initiative, ingenuity and sound independent judgment when making decisions within general policy guidelines
• Establish and maintain effective, constructive and cooperative working relationships with others and maintain them over time
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing
• Review, analyze, interpret and summarize a variety of complex data and information
• Prepare clear and concise reports, correspondence, policies, and other written materials
• Prepare and deliver relevant, effective and impactful presentations
• Identify complex problems, develop and evaluate alternatives and implement solutions

Application Process

It is highly recommended that you print this job bulletin for future reference.

Your application should highlight all relevant education, training, and experience, and clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position as of the closing date. Application information must be current, concise, and related to the requirements in this job announcement. A resume should be included with your application; however, it will not substitute for the information requested on the application. In addition to a completed application, resume, applicants are required to submit, and verification of education for this position. Incomplete applications will be disqualified.

Additional documents may be submitted to the Yolo County Human Resources Office in any one or more of the following ways:

• As an attachment to the online application
• By e-mail to hhsa.jobs@yolocounty.org
• By hand-delivery to 625 Court Street, Room 101, Woodland, CA 95695. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

All required documents must be received by the Human Resources Office by the closing date. Postmarks will not be accepted. Human Resources is not responsible for the untimely delivery of materials sent via U.S./specialized mail, or County interoffice mail.

• Screen for Minimum Qualifications
• Screen for Best Qualified
• Department Selection Interviews
• Reference Checks
• Conditional Job Offer, pending:
  • Pre-Employment Exams
    • Drug & Alcohol Screen
    • Department of Justice LiveScan
  • Proof of Vaccination or Exemption
• Confirmed Job Offer
• Estimated Start Date: May/June

Verification of Education
Acceptable forms of educational documentation are official or unofficial transcripts that list the student's name, institution name, field of study and date the degree was awarded.

For recent graduates who have not received proof of their degree yet, a letter from the registrar's office stating that all requirements for graduation have been met and listing the field of study will be sufficient proof of graduation.

Verification of Certification
Acceptable forms of certification and/or formal training documentation are certificates that list the applicant's name, institution name, course title and date the certificate was awarded. If applicable, the verifying documentation should include a certification/license number as well as an expiration date.

For questions about the position or about employment with the County, please contact Human Resources by e-mail at hhsa.jobs@yolocounty.org or by phone at (530) 666-8600.

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• CalPERS Retirement
• Deferred Compensation Plans
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Vacation, Sick, and Administrative Leave
• Holidays & Floating Holidays
• Disability Plans
• Social Security & Medicare