Director of Social Services

American College of Healthcare Executives; Santa Barbara (CA); On-site; USD 226,000 - 294,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation incentive

Job summary

County of Santa Barbara is seeking a visionary Director of Social Services to lead one of its largest departments and oversee a $241 million budget and 700+ employees. The role focuses on strengthening safety-net programs, partnerships, and services for children, families, older adults, and vulnerable residents.

The ideal candidate brings executive leadership in a similar human services environment, with strong fiscal and operational acumen and a collaborative, community-focused approach to

Qualifications

• Executive leadership experience in a comparable human services environment.
• Strong fiscal and operational acumen.
• Collaborative, community-focused approach to improving outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for more than 700 employees and a $241 million department.
• Strengthen programs, partnerships, and services for children, families, older adults, and vulnerable residents.
• Drive whole-person care and improved outcomes in Santa Barbara County.

Skills

Executive leadership

Human services

Fiscal acumen

Operational acumen

Community focus

Job description

Director of Social Services

County of Santa Barbara, California

Annual Salary: $226,256 – $294,130 DOE/DOQ

Relocation/Hiring Incentive: Up to $30,000 under current policy

The County of Santa Barbara, California, is seeking an innovative and service-driven Director of Social Services to lead one of its largest departments and help shape the future of critical safety-net services. This executive will provide strategic leadership for more than 700 employees and a $241 million department, strengthening programs, partnerships, and services that improve the lives of children, families, older adults, and vulnerable residents. The ideal candidate brings executive leadership experience in a comparable human services environment, strong fiscal and operational acumen, and a collaborative, community-focused approach to advancing whole-person care and improving outcomes. Apply today to lead with vision and make a lasting impact on the Santa Barbara County community.

View the full recruitment brochure here: https://indd.adobe.com/view/99206e6d-95d5-4edf-8a76-4b1a5b5f6754

SALARY AND BENEFITS

Annual Salary: $226,256 – $294,130 DOE/DOQ

The County of Santa Barbara offers generous benefits.

HOW TO APPLY

For first consideration, apply by September 7 at: https://wbcp.applicantpool.com/jobs/1318420-300215.html

View the WBCP Job Board: https://www.wbcpinc.com/job-board

SAVE THE DATES – Selected candidates must be available for all interview dates.

• Round one virtual interviews will take place on September 28.
• Round two virtual interviews will take place on September 29 with the County Executive Officer.
• Finalists will move forward to participate in an in-person meet and greet with department staff, department directors, and an informal meeting with the CEO on October 5.
• A final in-person interview will take place in closed session with the Board of Supervisors on October 6.

QUESTIONS?

Please contact your recruiter, Wendi Brown, with any inquiries:

• [e-mail]
• 866-929-WBCP (9227) toll free
• 541-664-0376 (direct