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Social Services Division Deputy Director

Clackamas County

Social Services Division Deputy Director

Job ID: 108073

Location: Oregon City, Oregon

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Regular/Temporary:Regular

CLACKAMAS COUNTY CORE VALUES

Clackamas County employees work to serve the public and enrich our community. In that spirit, we pledge to hold ourselves to these standards at all times in our interactions with customers and one another:

• Service

• Professionalism

• Integrity

• Respect

• Individual accountability

• Trust

By incorporating these values into our daily routines, we can better serve our customers, ourselves and our projects. We're always looking to improve. That's the Clackamas County SPIRIT.

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Clackamas County is committed to building a community where people thrive, have a sense of safety, connection, and belonging, so that everyone is honored and celebrated for the richness in diversity they bring. We encourage applicants of diverse backgrounds and lived experience to apply.

CLOSE DATE

This Job Posting closes at 11:59 p.m. (Pacific Time) on Wednesday, October 15, 2025.

PAY AND BENEFITS

Annual Pay Range: $122,292.83 - $165,095.97

Hourly Pay Range: $58.794629 - $79.373063

Salary offers will be made within the posted pay range and will be based on a candidate's experience (paid or unpaid) that is directly relevant to the position.

Clackamas County proudly offers an attractive compensation and benefits package, including competitive wages, cost-of-living adjustments, merit increases (for eligible employees), and a robust sick and vacation plan for regular status employees.

We encourage and support employee health and wellness by offering, health and wellness classes and events, and alternative care benefits, so you can customize your wellness needs to fit your lifestyle. Employee benefits become effective the first of the month following an employee's date of hire.

Attractive benefits package and incentives for employees in regular status positions are detailed below.

Generous paid time off package, including:

• 16 hours of vacation accrual per month

• Eligible newly hired employees will have the one-time option to frontload their first year of vacation accruals in compliance with http://dochub.clackamas.us/documents/drupal/a51ff5d3-d243-49ba-aa11-15324f4c0bf8! This means you have access to vacation time at time of hire.

• 8 hours of sick accrual per month

• 10 paid holidays and 1 personal day per year

Other Benefits:

• Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP):

• Employer-paid 6% PERS retirement contribution (The county currently pays the employee's share of the retirement contribution.)

• OPSRP members get vested after five years of contributions or when they reach age 65

• A Choice of Medical Plans that include chiropractic coverage, alternative care, vision, and prescription drug coverage

• A Choice of Dental Plans

• Robust EAP and wellness programs, including gym discounts and wellness education classes

• Longevity pay

• Other retirement Savings Options that allow for additional retirement funds savings, including an option to contribute a portion of employee earnings on a pre or post-tax basis to a 457b Deferred Compensation Plan

• A variety of additional optional benefits (see links below for additional information)

This is a full time Non-Represented Group 2 County position.

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JOB DETAILS AND QUALIFICATIONS

Clackamas County's Department of Health, Housing, and Human Services (H3S) is looking for a skilled leader to support the Social Services Division as a Social Services Division Deputy Director. This position reports to the Social Services Division Director. The Social Services Division Deputy Director is responsible for planning, coordinating, and administering a comprehensive system of management functions in accordance with revenue and expenditure limitations, department requirements, and legal guidelines. The position will provide direction to division management within their functional service areas to facilitate strategic planning, program and budget development, establishment of goals and objectives, quality assurance, policy development, and personnel management. The Social Services Division Deputy Director will also fill in for the Social Services Division Director in their absence.

The Social Services Division (SSD) has an annual budget of more than $60 million and over 200 employees and volunteers. It helps Clackamas County's most vulnerable residents including older adults, people with disabilities, veterans, and low-income households.

Required Minimum Qualifications/ Transferrable Skills:*

• A minimum of eight (8) years of related experience that would provide the required knowledge and skills to perform the responsibilities of this position

• A minimum of three (3) years of the experience must have been in a supervisory role

• Experience planning and leading social services programs and operations

• Experience working in a union environment, including an understanding of labor relations and personnel issues

• Experience managing and building consensus among major stakeholders, both internal and external to the organization

• Working knowledge and experience of federal, state, and local statutes and regulations governing the provision of social services, federal, and Oregon rules and regulations

• Working knowledge of development and administration of program budgets and managing multiple restricted funding sources, including grants

Preferred Special Qualifications/ Transferrable Skills:*

• Knowledge of process improvement and organizational change management concepts

• Experience developing, implementing, and refining strategic plans, performance measures, analyzing performance data and program/performance improvement

Pre-Employment Requirements:

• Must pass a criminal history check which may include national or state fingerprint records check.

• Driving is required for County business on a regular basis or to accomplish work. Incumbents must possess a valid driver's license, and possess and maintain an acceptable driving record throughout the course of employment. http://dochub.clackamas.us/documents/drupal/828106a0-265a-47cc-a3a6-0a2c8b028673.

*For Veterans qualified for Veteran's Preference: If you believe you have skills that would transfer well to this position and/or special qualifications that relate to this position, please list those skills and/or qualifications in the open-ended question at the end of the application and explain how those skills and/or qualifications relate to this position.

TYPICAL TASKS

Duties may include but are not limited to the following:

• Leadership - Participates as a part of the senior management team in developing strategies and goals to ensure the Division develops and implements strategic plans and helps to build and design all operations and services in alignment with person-centered and trauma informed human services practices.

• Policies and Procedures - Oversees and implements division policies related to division goals and objectives, service delivery, and administrative and program operations. Prepares and revises procedures, rules and manuals; analyzes legislation which may affect division activities; review Division operations for compliance with statutes, rules and regulations. Analyzes existing policies and recommends updates or new policies to improve efficiency, compliance, and service delivery.

• Contracts and Grant Oversight - Oversees Administrative Services Manager and contracts team to support preparation and administration of division contracts, requests for proposals, negotiates terms and conditions, monitors contracted services for legal, fiscal and program compliance.

• Budget and Fiscal Oversight - Provides direction to Administrative Services Manager and Finance Team to support the development of annual budgets; provides direction to Finance Team on managing program budgets; recommends budget proposals to Division Director. Works with contracts teams to research alternative funding sources including preparing and/or approving grant proposals.

• Quality Assurance and Improvement - Reviews and evaluates performance of programs; oversees sub-recipient monitoring, contract and policy compliance, and ensures quality assurance. Leads process improvement efforts to increase efficiency. Establish project management plan for wide variety of Division initiatives requiring division-wide direction and coordination. Participates in activities related to continuous quality improvement. Ensures compliance with Federal and State statutes, rules, and regulations in all areas of service delivery.

• Personnel Management - Hires and directs supervisory and technical staff. Prepares performance evaluations; recommends and administers progressive discipline; conducts and/or facilitates staff training and development programs; promotes cooperative team efforts among staff and with other County departments.

• Human Resources - Liaison with Human Resources for administrative and personnel functions. Support Division leaders with personnel management. Develops and implements Division onboarding to ensure employees integrate smoothly and efficiently, ensuring employees are supported to be productive, understand processes and policies necessary to serve County and Division employees.

• Emergency Response - Develops and implements plans for emergency preparedness and business continuity specific to administrative functions and services to vulnerable individuals. Serves in leadership role in emergency response within the Department and County Emergency Management System.

• Liaison with County Internal Services - Facilitates internal partnerships with finance, information and data systems, facilities management, human resources, and risk management. Coordinates Division work efforts and objectives with other county departments or divisions. Participates on task forces to coordinate county programs; promotes Division activities; and responds to inquiries and requests.

WORK SCHEDULE

This position is included in the County's alternate workweek program, working 40 hours during a standard workweek of Monday through Thursday (Fridays off):

• Specific hours of work will be discussed with the candidate selected for this position at the time an offer of employment is extended.

• This position is eligible for hybrid on-site/telework subject to the https://dochub.clackamas.us/documents/drupal/9065b5fb-2237-47ce-9534-e7c8c40fc2bc and based on the Department's business needs. Three out of four weekly working days will be performed on-site, with one weekly working day eligible for telework. Telework locations cannot be located outside of Oregon or Washington. Washington residents must perform 50% of their time on-site at Clackamas County.

EXPLORE CLACKAMAS COUNTY

Clackamas County is in a prime location in the Portland, Oregon metropolitan area and is recognized nationally as one of the most livable areas in the United States. Located on the southern edge of the City of Portland and extending to the top of Mt. Hood, Clackamas County is part of a thriving region in the Northwest. It has a population of about 420,000 residents.

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ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT

The Social Services Division provides assistance to seniors, people with disabilities, veterans, and low-income residents of Clackamas County.

Social Services is a Division of the http://www.clackamas.us/h3s/

http://www.clackamas.us/socialservices/.

Health, Housing, and Human Services (H3S) consists of six divisions, dedicated to ensuring health families and strong communities in Clackamas County.

Mission Statement: We lead and learn with equity in serving individuals, families, and communities by providing access to high quality healthcare, housing, and services that strengthen social and economic resilience.

Vision Statement: Individuals, families, and communities are resilient and thriving.

H3S is committed to improving programs and ensuring better outcomes for the people served, and focuses on the following goals:

• EMPOWERED AND THRIVING STAFF - H3S staff are empowered, engaged and have a sense of belonging while being valued and supported to thrive.

• EQUITY DRIVEN SERVICES - H3S promotes and provides accessible, equitable and culturally responsive services.

• ORGANIZATIONAL EXCELLENCE & CONTINUOUS QUALITY IMPROVEMENT - H3S operates consistently, efficiently and effectively as a cohesive department, using our individual and collective skills and expertise.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Clackamas County only accepts online applications.

Help With Your Application:

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If you have any questions or issues you may contact the Department of Human Resources at 503-655-8459 or mailto:jobs@co.clackamas.or.us?subject=Application%20Materials%20Question. Our office hours are Monday - Thursday 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Pacific Time (closed on Fridays).

HOW TO CLAIM VETERAN'S PREFERENCE

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VISA SPONSORSHIP

Clackamas County does not offer visa sponsorships. Once a job applicant has accepted a position, they will be required to complete an I-9 and confirm authorization to work in the United States prior to their first day.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Clackamas County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential elements that create and foster a welcoming workplace. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, political affiliation, disability or any other factor unrelated to the essential functions of the job.

If you wish to identify yourself as a qualified person with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act and would like to request an accommodation, please address the request to the Department of Human Resources prior to the recruitment close date. You may request an accommodation during the online application process.

RECRUITING QUESTIONS?

Kelly Schaefer, Recruiter

mailto:KSchaefer@clackamas.us?subject=RECRUITMENT%20QUESTIONS

To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/6617740

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