Assistant Director of Health and Human Services

Internationally known for its fine wines, exciting restaurants and world-class resorts, Napa County is home to approximately 135,000 residents who share a strong sense of community and a legacy of preserving and protecting our rich agricultural and open space heritage.Located in the heart of California’s preeminent wine region, the Napa Valley is also part of the dynamic San Francisco Bay Area. With its sunny Mediterranean climate and proximity to the mountains and ocean, the Valley offers residents easy access to virtually unlimited shopping, dining, cultural and recreational opportunities.The Napa Valley’s strategic location, natural and cultural resources, history of responsible land use planning and attractive quality of life provide the ideal mix of small town living and big city amenities. From the shores of Lake Berryessa and the peak of Mount Saint Helena to the Calistoga natural springs and the redwood forests of the Mayacamas Mountains, Napa County is a rural, scenic and historically-rich community. Home to the Napa Valley Film Festival, Bottlerock, the Fortinet Pro Golf Tournament, and Auction Napa Valley, Napa County offers many activities to its residents and visitors including fine dining, hiking, mountain biking, kayaking, and wine tasting, among many others.Napa County is a highly respected employer within the local community as well as throughout the region. We offer rewarding and challenging work, competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package and tremendous opportunities for career growth. At Napa County, we truly value our employees and are committed to diversity in our family-oriented environment.Under direction of the Director of Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA), the Assistant Director assists in leading, planning, and overseeing the functions and activities of HHSA, including assigned staff and initiatives. The Assistant Director assists the Director in the overall management of day-to-day responsibilities, as well as coordinating, operationalizing, and implementing systems and services that work together cohesively across an integrated super agency. It is anticipated that the Assistant Director will, at minimum, have direct responsibility over internal operations, quality management, compliance and privacy, data system and governance, strategic planning, and organizational development.In addition, the Agency Director must have sufficient knowledge and experience having worked in the programs and services the Agency operates and provides in the areas of Behavioral Health, Public Health, Older Adult Services, Child Welfare Services and Self Sufficiency Services to be able to effectively support the Agency, Director, and the Executive Leadership Team (ELT) in carrying out its increasingly integrated work. The Assistant Director provides broad strategic leadership and detailed tactical and pragmatic work; highly complex support to the Agency Director; serves as a critical member of the ELT; is aligned with the mission, vision and values of HHSA; leads by example in embodying and fostering collaborative management; demonstrates a strong commitment to race equity, inclusion, diversity and belonging; displays organizational acumen; and sets an obviously high standard of professionalism and excellence for themselves and others.This position also coordinates assigned activities with other departments and outside agencies; provides highly responsible and complex administrative support to the Director; and acts as the Director in their absence. This is an “at will” classification.HOW TO APPLY:This position is open until filled. Please apply by August 9th, for first consideration.Submit Cover Letter and Resume to:Craig W. SoutherlandPublic Service Search(619) 393-9508csoutherland@publicservicesearch.comNapa County is an equal employment opportunity employer.

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