Senior Deputy Director BHS - Administrative

sjgov•Stockton, CA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

This examination is being given to fill 1 vacancy in the Behavioral Health Services department and to establish an eligible list to fill future vacancies. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application. A completed application must be postmarked or received online by the final filing deadline. Pre-Employment Background, DOJ Live Scan and Drug Screen: Potential new hires into this classification are required to successfully pass a DOJ Live Scan, a pre-employment background investigation and a pre-employment drug screen as a condition of employment. Final appointment cannot be made unless the eligible has successfully completed the DOJ Live Scan, background process and passed the drug screen. The County pays for the initial drug screen. NOTE: All correspondences relating to this recruitment will be delivered via e-mail. The e-mail account used will be the one provided on your employment application during time of submittal. Please be sure to check your e-mail often for updates. If you do not have an e-mail account on file, Human Resources will send you correspondences via US Mail.

Requirements

Six years of managerial experience in a public sector health care agency or program, including at least two years in a mid-management capacity and at least three years managing behavioral health administrative or fiscal program services and activities.
Possession of a master’s degree in business or public administration, social work, counseling, nursing, psychology, or a closely-related field.
Possession of a valid California driver’s license.

Responsibilities

Assists the Chief Deputy Director-BHS with administration of BHS programs; plans, organizes and directs assigned activities, functions, and budgets of assigned sections and/or programs of the San Joaquin County BHS Division of Health Care Services; develops and recommends operational objectives; directs operations to maximize efficiency, improve service levels, reduce administrative and service provision costs, and ensure effective utilization of available resources; exercises good judgment and makes sound business decisions in managing activities; provides strategic leadership through communication, demonstration, and accomplishment of the organizational mission, vision, and values.
Through subordinate managers and supervisors, directs and manages the work activities of a multi-disciplinary staff; monitors staff work activities and responsibilities; directs and administers personnel matters, including employee selection, assignment, and evaluation; directs and reviews employee discipline as required; directs and oversees staff development training.
Assists the Chief Deputy Director-BHS and Senior Deputy Director-BHS Clinical in the development, implementation, and establishment of departmental policies and procedures; administers programs in compliance with legal regulations and requirements; analyzes and interprets existing and proposed federal, state, and local legislation, policies, procedures and other directives to determine impact on assigned operations; implements appropriate intradepartmental compliance procedures.
Assists the Chief Deputy Director-BHS and Senior Deputy Director-BHS Clinical with the development and implementation of quality control and quality improvement programs and initiatives; analyzes and monitors performance indicators and ensures that assigned operations meet established standards; recommends process improvements to ensure operational effectiveness and superior customer service.
Leads or assists with the preparation, presentation, and administration of departmental budgets; analyzes fiscal information and recommends cost-efficient options and appropriate levels of service.
Assists the Chief Deputy Director-BHS in the effective development and utilization of technology to improve departmental systems and processes.
Analyzes and summarizes complex narrative information and statistical data; prepares or supervises the preparation of reports and correspondence for County management as well as federal, state, or other external agencies; prepares Board of Supervisors’ reports and related documents; makes presentations to groups and individuals, including boards and commissions.
Develops and maintains cooperative and collaborative working relationships with federal, state and county officials, other counties, community groups, and the public; meets and confers with various agents to negotiate effective solutions to difficult problems; coordinates the provision of departmental services as assigned.
Attends meetings and conferences, including meetings of the Board of Supervisors; provides recommendations on matters germane to areas of assignment; participates on committees and task forces pertaining to issues germane to the department; may represent Behavioral Health Services and/or Health Care Services with outside agencies and the general public; may meet and confer with various agents to negotiate effective solutions to difficult problems; represents the Chief Deputy Director in his/her absence on administrative matters as assigned.

Benefits

Option of four medical plans: Kaiser HMO, Sutter Health Plus HMO, Select Plan PPO, Premier Plan PPO.
Dependent coverage for medical plans.
Choice of four dental plans: Three through Delta Dental and one through United Health Care-Select Managed Care Direct Compensation Plan.
Two vision plan options through Vision Service Plan (VSP).
County provides eligible employees with life insurance coverage based on years of service.
Supplemental life insurance policy up to $75,000.
Option to purchase additional term life insurance up to $200,000.
Section 125 Flexible Benefits Plan for pre-tax payment of health-related and dependent care costs.
County Retirement Act of 1937 retirement plan.
Deferred compensation plan under Section 457 of the IRS code.
Roth IRA option available.
County contribution equal to 2% of employee's base salary to the deferred compensation plan.
Maximum earned vacation: 15 days/year up to 10 years; 20 days after 10 years; 23 days after 20 years.
14 paid holidays per year.
Option to purchase up to eight 8-hour days vacation time once each calendar year.
10 days of administrative leave per fiscal year.
12 working days of sick leave annually with unlimited accumulation.
Sick leave incentive: eligible for eight hours administrative leave if leave balance equals at least one-half of cumulative accrual and employee is on payroll for the entire calendar year.
3 days of paid bereavement leave for death of an immediate family member, plus 2 additional days for death of spouse, domestic partner, parent or child.
Merit salary increases based on 52 weeks of service at each step of the salary range.
Reimbursement of moving expenses up to $2,000 upon request of Department Head and approval of County Administrator.
Vacation accrual rate consistent with candidate’s total years of public service.
Credit of actual unreimbursable sick leave hours from last agency, maximum of 160 hours.
Educational Reimbursement Program: up to $850 per fiscal year and up to $1,600 per fiscal year for approved career-related coursework.
Reimbursement for California Bar Association dues for attorney members.
Parking supplemental contribution up to $20 per pay period for downtown parking.
Up to 40 hours per year, not more than 8 hours per month, to participate in children’s school activities.