Bob Murray and Associates Salinas, CA, USA
Director of Social Services
The County of Monterey (County) is a diverse community set in a picturesque coastal location and offers tourists and residents alike the comfort of a moderate Mediterranean climate, miles of beautiful beaches, spectacular mountain ranges, groves of redwoods, low-rolling foothills, and scenic valleys. Boasting such world-renowned attractions as the spectacular Big Sur Coast, Laguna Seca Raceway, 17-Mile Drive, Monterey Bay Aquarium, Cannery Row, the Steinbeck Center, the Monterey Jazz and Blues Festivals and Pebble Beach – possibly the world’s most famous golf course, it’s easy to see why over 450,000 residents choose to live here and an estimated four million visitors a year make the County their destination of choice.
Reporting to the County Administrative Officer, the Director of the Department of Social Services oversees the delivery of comprehensive and multi-disciplinary social services for the County and is responsible all aspects of the social services organization including planning and directing the departmental operations; developing and administering the annual budget; providing recommendations, proposals, program requirements and general informational updates to the County Administrative Officer and Board of Supervisors. This position establishes and maintains appropriate administrative policies, services, structures, controls and reporting systems for the effective and efficient delivery of social services to the citizens of the County.
The County is seeking a collaborative, versatile, empowering, and knowledgeable leader to serve as the next Director of the Department of Social Services. Knowledge of principles and practices of social welfare and integrated social services policy and administration, including current trends in service delivery planning, policy, management, service assessment, program evaluation, and related issues is essential to success in this role. Candidates who have experience planning, developing and implementing social service and public aid resources into remote and rural communities who also understand funding streams are encouraged to apply.
The annual salary range for the Director of Social Services is $183,420 - $250,500; placement within this range is dependent on qualifications and experience. If you are interested in this outstanding opportunity, please visit our website at www.bobmurrayassoc.com to apply online. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call Mr. Gary Phillips at (916) 784-9080. Filing Deadline: October 27, 2024