Deputy Director, Human Services

Sacbar; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Sacbar seeks a Deputy Director of Human Services to oversee day-to-day operations and provide strategic direction for a major department. The role includes guiding a branch or divisions, acting for the Director as needed, and handling related duties as assigned.

Ideal candidates will hold a Bachelor's degree in a management field (master's desirable) with at least four years of experience in managing large units, program development, budgeting, policy creation, and staff evaluation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in management field such as public administration, business administration, health services administration, or related human service field.
• Master's degree is desirable and may strengthen candidacy.
• Four (4) years of experience managing a major organizational unit or program within human services delivery or administration.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day operations of the department.
• Provide direction to a branch or group of divisions.
• Act for the Director within delegated authorities.
• Perform related work as assigned.

Skills

Budgeting

Staff supervision

Public administration

Policy development

Education

Bachelor's degree in management or related field

Master's degree desirable

Job description

Under executive direction, the Deputy Director, Human Services provides overall coordination of day-to-day operations for the department; and/or to provide direction to a branch or group of divisions; to act for the Director within delegated authorities; and to perform related work as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Any combination of education, training and experience likely to provide the required Knowledge and Abilities for this class as described above. Typical ways include:

Possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a management field such as public administration, business administration, or health services administration; or in a related human service field such as social work, psychology, mental health, public health, health sciences, or sociology; or a closely related health field such as life sciences or physical sciences. A Master's degree is desirable.

And

Four (4) years of experience managing a major organizational unit or program within the field of human services delivery or human services administration with responsibilities for planning, directing, and controlling the activities of subordinate staff; and including program development and management, budget preparation and administration, development of policies and procedures, and supervision and evaluation of staff.