Children and Families Commission Assistant Director (Contract)

San Bernardino County•San Bernardino, CA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Children and Families Commission Assistant Director (Contract) position at First 5 San Bernardino is responsible for overseeing all administrative and managerial functions of the commission under the general direction of the Executive Director. This role involves assisting the Executive Director in policy formulation, determining priorities, advocacy, and developing funding sources. The position provides consultation and interpretation of policies to staff, negotiates and manages major consultant contracts, and directs coordination and communication of strategic objectives through various entities including the Commission, Advisory Committee, County Departments, schools, and nonprofit organizations. The Assistant Director prepares and oversees Commission Board agenda items, represents the department before the Board of Supervisors, and assists in budget preparation, justification, and monitoring. This includes determining staffing and resource needs, recommending and implementing plans, monitoring expenditures, resolving budget issues, and overseeing budget adjustments. The role also manages the evaluation of program effectiveness and impact, oversees internal and external evaluation resources, promotes best practices, analyzes service results against indicators, and implements enhancements to improve service quality. Additionally, the Assistant Director manages the development and implementation of strategic plans, reviews program-related actions at state and local levels, and oversees the analysis and interpretation of legislation and regulations. The position directs research, analytical studies, and special projects, prepares reports on performance, and ensures timely information distribution. The Assistant Director represents the First 5 Commission at community events and professional organizations and may serve as Acting Executive Director in their absence. This is a contract position, not a County employee position, with benefits aligning with the Exempt group C under the Exempt ordinance for San Bernardino County. Contracts are typically renewed for the first three years and then annually. The current vacancy is approximately three years with a possibility to extend up to an additional three years.

Requirements

A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in public or business administration, child development, social science, or a related field.
Two (2) years professional level experience in a County, State, or Federal social services agency which includes responsibility for interpreting/enforcing relevant laws, rules and regulations; responsibility for program planning and development, personnel administration, operations, and budget/fiscal administration.
The two years of qualifying experience must also include lead or supervisory experience in a County, State, or Federal social services agency.
Applicants with an equivalent combination of education and experience commensurate with the responsibilities of the position may be considered.
Travel throughout the County is required.
Employees will be required to make provisions for transportation and may be required to use personal vehicles (mileage reimbursement is available).
At the time of hire, a valid California Class C driver license and proof of automobile liability insurance must be produced for the individual providing the transportation.
Candidates selected for this position must pass a background investigation and medical examination including drug screening.
San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.

Nice To Haves

A Master’s degree in a relevant field
Management experience
Experience identifying and advocating for funding streams and integrating services
Experience working within a governmental First 5 department

Responsibilities

Assist the Executive Director in formulating department policy and procedures, determining and controlling priorities and advocacy, and developing and maintaining funding sources.
Provide consultation and interpretation of policies and procedures to subordinate staff.
Negotiate, administer, and provide oversight of major consultant contracts and their complete scope of work.
Direct and provide for the coordination and communication of information and strategic objectives through the Commission, Advisory Committee, County Departments, schools, nonprofit organizations and others.
Prepare and/or oversee all Commission Board agenda items for the department.
Represent the department before the Board of Supervisors, as necessary.
Assist in the preparation, justification, and monitoring of the department budget.
Determine staffing, space, and other department needs; recommend and implement plans to ensure needs are met.
Monitor and control expenditure of funds; help resolve budget issues; recommend and oversee budget adjustments.
Manage activities relating to evaluation of program effectiveness and impact.
Manage internal and external resources performing evaluation functions.
Ascertain and promote best practices.
Analyze results and impact of services provided in relation to identified indicators.
Provide and implement enhancements to increase overall quality of services.
Provide technical assistance on evaluation issues.
Manage the development and implementation of strategic and supporting plans for programs services.
Review program related actions occurring on state and local levels.
Oversee analysis and interpretation of applicable legislation and regulations and determine impact.
Direct comprehensive research, analytical studies, and special projects.
Prepare written and oral reports on performance and results.
Ensure timely distribution of information to other management and Commissions.
Represent the First 5 Commission at community events, conferences, and professional organizations.
Serve in an acting capacity and assume the duties and responsibilities of the Executive Director during their absence.