Project Director, Office Of Child, Youth And Family Well-Being

County of Los Angeles•Los Angeles, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

With almost 10 million residents, Los Angeles County is the most populous county in the nation! As the largest employer in Southern California with over 100,000 employees in 39 departments, we provide vital and diverse public services like law enforcement, property assessment, public health protection, water conservation, and cultural activities. The County has more than 2,100 different job types, offering a lifetime of opportunities and careers! We are dedicated professionals committed to preserving the dignity and integrity of the workplace as well as protecting the rights of each employee. Join us and discover one of the strongest public-sector benefits packages in the county with a rich selection of health care options, robust retirement plans and the flexibility to work, relax, and rejuvenate to reach your fullest personal and professional potential.

Requirements

Three (3) years' of experience in a highly responsible capacity analyzing and making recommendations for the solution of highly complex child welfare, juvenile justice, and/or human service problems for an organization, program, procedures, budget or personnel.
A minimum of one (1) year of experience supervising staff in an agency that serves the child welfare, juvenile justice, and/or human services population, and leading a multi-agency workgroup or team.
Highly responsible capacity is defined as staff experience at the senior level with extensive knowledge of program related area, processes and procedures, and experience in a specific subject matter.
For this examination, a highly complex child welfare, juvenile justice, and/or human service problem is defined as having impacted three or more agencies or stakeholder groups.
A valid California Class "C" Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.

Nice To Haves

Experience utilizing data analysis such as quantitative and qualitative methods to identify highly complex problems and possible solutions for child welfare, juvenile justice, and/or human service programs within an organization or agency.
Experience collaborating with advocates, community-based organizations/government agencies, attorneys/court representatives and philanthropist in relation to child welfare, juvenile justice and/or human services.
Experience managing highly complex projects and/or initiatives that have included executive leadership from various organizations and/or agencies, related to child welfare, juvenile justice and/or human services.
Experience in project management or lead capacity in facilitating group meetings, reviewing final product of work, delegating work, managing budget, mentoring and developing staff.
Experience identifying resolutions to systemic issues or barriers affecting service delivery to vulnerable child and families, negotiating agreements among partners, and/or making recommendations on how to incorporate resolutions into organizational practices.
Experience writing reports, memoranda and grant applications for executive management or high-level officials, designed to inform and potentially influence policy decisions.

Responsibilities

Leads and conducts complex research and statistical analysis about vulnerable children and families.
Directs multiple complex, collaborative initiatives, focused on improving outcomes for system-involved youth related to child protective services.
Oversees the work of collaborative, multi-stakeholder teams focused on Child Welfare issues and outcomes.
Acts as a liaison and/or facilitator for upper management and department representatives (e.g., Board Offices, County Departments, governmental agencies, community partners, philanthropy groups, advocates, commissioners, children and families, the general public, the media).