FULL_TIME

FEED

OTHER

jfc: 33100000• Plan, organize, direct, and coordinate through subordinate supervisors all social service activities within Harmony Haven Children and Youth Center; assess, implement and evaluate new service initiatives and County programs; responsible for the development, implementation and training of program policies and procedures; may act as liaison with internal and external stakeholders. • Keep abreast of local, state, federal, and other regulatory agency laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures to ensure compliance; represent the Department in contacts with public and private agencies or the community on matters relating to social service functions; understand, interpret, and apply the laws, regulations and policies applicable to public social service programs; review and implement administrative and operational procedures and methods to ensure compliance.

The Department of Public Social Services (DPSS), Children's Services Division (CSD), is seeking a Residential Care Manager assigned to Harmony Haven Children and Youth Center in Beaumont, CA.The second position follows a 3/12 schedule: Saturday through Monday, 7am to 7pm plus a floating four-hour shift each week (Tuesday through Friday, at a time determined by the employee with the executive director). Residential Care Managers are also on call in the event they are required to respond to an emergency.All applicants for positions at Harmony Haven Children's and Youth Center must meet the age requirement of at least 21 years of age as required by the Transitional Shelter Care Facility Operating Standards by the California Department of Social Services. Applicants who are under 21 years of age are not eligible for positions within Harmony Haven, but may be eligible for positions in other divisions or departments.The Residential Care Manager will oversee the operations of Harmony Haven, a temporary shelter for foster youth. The Residential Care Manager will report to a Deputy Director of Public Social Services and will have full responsibility and accountability for managing the services of an assigned district or specialized unit.The ideal candidate is an effective leader, mentor and strong communicator with a relentless drive and vision for organizational change management. The candidate will have a history of progressive experience towards management and taking teams to the next level. The candidate will also have extensive knowledge of child welfare programs and industry best practices to achieve process improvements. Candidates with previous residential care experience are highly desired but not required.This class has been deemed eligible for the Performance Recognition Plan as set forth under Article 3, Section 311 of the County Management Resolution. Program eligibility requires employees to be in a leadership position, manage other employees or programs, and have significant influence on the achievement of organizational objectives.Meet the Team!The County of Riverside Department of Public Social Services is comprised of employees who work collectively and in partnership with community-based organizations to serve the needs of the community. Can you see yourself here?jfc: 33100000• Plan, organize, direct, and coordinate through subordinate supervisors all social service activities within Harmony Haven Children and Youth Center; assess, implement and evaluate new service initiatives and County programs; responsible for the development, implementation and training of program policies and procedures; may act as liaison with internal and external stakeholders.• Evaluate policies and procedures, and practices for effectiveness and consistency with department goals and standards; evaluate and assess operations relative to effective utilization of resources and achievement of goals, standards and program compliance; develop and recommend or implement changes to improve operations or modify programs to achieve organizational outcomes.• Provide consultation and guidance to subordinates on unusual, sensitive, or complex case problems; confer with subordinate supervisory personnel and other staff on policy, program, and procedure modifications, and develop solutions.• Maintain up-to-date electronic records of all aspects of the children and youth in a centralized database.• Assist in preparing budget estimates and justification, monitor expenditures and maintain cost controls to compliance with budget provisions.• Keep abreast of local, state, federal, and other regulatory agency laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures to ensure compliance; represent the Department in contacts with public and private agencies or the community on matters relating to social service functions; understand, interpret, and apply the laws, regulations and policies applicable to public social service programs; review and implement administrative and operational procedures and methods to ensure compliance.• Direct research and establish evaluative controls on accuracy and on case results; select and assign subordinate supervisors and evaluate their performance; prepare correspondence and reports as required.• Drive frequent, long distances away from the home office to conduct field visits; attend meetings, trainings, conferences and community events; may conduct visits to out-stationed staff at remote locations and supervise outlying offices.• Participate and assist in life saving measures such as First Aid, Narcan and Defibrillator.• Participate and assist in de-escalation and emergency hands-on techniques.• Represent the County, Department or Agency in state and/or County-wide at local, regional and statewide committees, conferences, meetings or training; establish and maintain effective working relationships with other agencies, community organizations, public officials and other staff members and individuals.• Foster subordinate supervisory and employee development through performance appraisals, constructive feedback, and recognition of exceptional abilities; oversee and review all staffing and personnel management issues; take appropriate action to assist subordinate supervisors in resolving personnel problems.• May conduct analysis on new or proposed state legislation pertaining to operations; may prepare and recommend new or revised policy and procedures for review and approval by executives.• May conduct analysis on budgetary, fiscal, staffing, and human resources data, information, matters, or issues; provide findings, recommendations, or requests to administrative managers or staff in regard to budget, fiscal, human resources, or program development matters.• May serve as In-Charge Deputy Director during absence of Deputy Director. OPTION I Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in social welfare, social or behavioral sciences, social/human services, counseling, or a closely related field to the assignment. (A master's degree from an accredited college or university is preferred.)Experience: Three years of supervisory experience in direct care services in a public or private agency. OPTION IIEducation: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in social welfare, social or behavioral sciences, social/human services, counseling, or a closely related field to the assignment. (A master's degree from an accredited college or university is preferred.)Experience: Two years equivalent to the County of Riverside Social Services Supervisor II. OPTION IIIEducation: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in social welfare, social or behavioral sciences, social/human services, counseling, or a closely related field to the assignment. (A master's degree from an accredited college or university is preferred.)Experience: Two years of performing duties equivalent to a County of Riverside Residential Care Supervisor. ALL OPTIONSKnowledge of: Laws, regulations and policies governing a public social service agency; principles of public administration and personnel management as they apply to the operation of social service programs; techniques of providing casework consultation to staff members; principles of community organization; social service research methods.Ability to: Plan, organize and manage the work of a large social service staff in an assigned geographical district; analyze service delivery and administrative problems; generate and evaluate alternatives, reach practical conclusions, formulate recommendations, and institute effective solutions; understand, interpret and apply the laws, regulations and policies applicable to public social service programs; establish and maintain effective working relationships with other agencies, community organizations, public officials, and other staff members and individuals; prepare clear, concise and logical oral and written reports.Job Competencies/Work Performance measures:• Effectively manages competing demands.• Uses highly effective and innovative presentation methods.• Communicates clearly, concisely, and meaningfully in both written and verbal form.• Gains trust and respect from subordinates, is enthusiastic to get the best out of people and motivates them to perform well.• Performs under a great deal of pressure and makes accurate decisions under tight time frames.• Gains confidence of subordinate supervisors, other managers and directors in the department.• Serves as expert resource to management on social service programs within an assigned district.• Demonstrates integrity (being ethical).• Confronts appropriately (being willing to disagree in a manner that doesn't alienate); identifies and applies competencies to distinguish top employee performance.• Provides leadership even when challenged with highly stressful or crisis situations.• Implements planning processes that maximize the participation of subordinates to get the best results.• Maintains full responsibility for subordinates' activities and sets a high priority on being available and visible within assigned districts.• Inspires others to higher standards of performance.• Is enthusiastic to get the best out of people.• Provides leadership which reflects the vision, mission and values of the organization.• Successfully drives changes in the job and work environment.Other Requirements License: Possession of a valid California Driver's License.First Aid and CPR certifications are required within one month of hire and must be maintained throughout employment.In addition, 24 hours of initial training and other department training is required per Transitional Shelter Care Facility Operating Standard.Criminal Record: No felony convictions for positions within the Department of Public Social Services, Children's Services Division.Who May Apply:This recruitment is open to all applicants.Application StatusHow to confirm your application was received or check on the status of your application, log-in to www.GovernmentJobs.com , click on your name in the upper right corner, and click on “Applications & Status.”Due to the nature and volume of this recruitment you may only receive correspondence if you are referred for an interview or when the event is complete.Sign Up for Job AlertsGo to www.RC-HR.com , click on “Careers,” click on “County Job Openings,” and click on “Subscribe to Job Alerts” icon.For Questions Regarding This Recruitment:Contact Christopher Recinos Crecinos@rivco.org or at 951 - 955 - 9883. Please allow 1 - 3 business days for a response for your inquiry.

<img alt=" " height="1" src="https://ars2.equest.com/?response_id=5545ccb4cf0fe4c0231dd19890efb64f&view" width="1"/>

The County of Riverside offers an aray of professions, careers, and opportunites within&nbsp; over 40 diverse departments California's fourth largest county by population is expanding its economy, working to make Riverside County as business-friendly as possible and using health and recreations strategies to make the county a healthier place for residents. Each year, millions visit the county to take advantage of the glorious desert winter, attend the Riverside County Fair and National Date Festival, the Balloon and Wine Festival, the Palm Springs International Film Festival, the Coachella and Stagecoach mega-concerts, the Paribas Open at the Indian Wells Tennis Center and the Humana Challenge, the golf tournament formerly known as the Bob Hope Classic. All those, combined with a rich cultural heritage and frontier history, make Riverside County a great place live, work,&nbsp; and play.
With rivers, mountain peaks, deserts and fertile valleys, Riverside County offers diversity that few locations can match. More than two million people live in Riverside County, taking advantage of affordable housing, nearby beaches, mountains, hiking and bike trails, the Wine Country near Temecula and resorts that offer oases in the desert.

County of Riverside

Residential Care Manager

equestftpin

Advocate jobs in Palm Springs, CA - find them here! Apply today to the top opportunities near you.

Advocate Jobs in Palm Springs, CA

Jobs

Resume Resources

Get noticed by top employers!

Advocate Jobs in Palm Springs, CA

Jobs

Residential Care ManagerCounty of Riverside

Resume Resources