Deputy Director Social Services

Salary $150,722.00 - $192,374.00 Annually

Closing Date 2/17/2026 4:00 PM Pacific

APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE ONLY 

The Fresno County Department of Social Services has an excellent and rewarding career opportunity for dynamic and ambitious individuals interested in furthering their career as a Deputy Director of Social Services. The department is seeking candidates with experience in social services programs, such as In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS), Adult Protective Services (APS), Public Authority, Medi-Cal, CalFresh, CalWORKs, or related fields. 

The Deputy Director of Social Services, reporting to the Director of Social Services, works collaboratively as a key member of the administrative team to determine policy, develop programs and formulate social services operational objectives within local, state and federal legal requirements, County ordinances, policies, and procedural guidelines. The Deputy Director is responsible for administering one or more departmental programs, its activities and staff. Administrative duties include the development and oversight of critical department functions, social services programs, policies, procedures, legislative changes, automated systems and staff consistent with regulatory standards and departmental goals and objectives. In addition, this classification may act on the behalf of the Director in the latter's absence.
 

Fresno County is working together for a quality of life for all. Our mission is to provide excellent public services to our diverse community.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Possession of a bachelor's degree that is acceptable within the United States' accredited college or university system.

Experience: Four (4) years of full-time, paid management work experience in a social services setting, which included the supervision of professional staff. Experience in an Adult Services program is preferred, such as In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS), Adult Protective Services (APS), Public Authority, or related fields.

Substitution: Possession of a master's degree that is acceptable within the United States' accredited college or university system may be substituted for one (1) year of the required experience.

License: Possession of a valid Class "C" driver's license, or equivalent, may be required

Note: Recruitment and/or certification may be limited to candidates possessing a specific education and/or experience background related to the specific position vacancy as authorized by the Director of Personnel Services.

As a condition of employment, candidates are required to undergo and pass a background investigation. These investigations include employment/credit histories, verification of education, arrest/criminal records, drug/alcohol use, and personal conduct. This list is neither inclusive nor exclusive; other relevant areas may be investigated and verified. 

HOW TO APPLY:
Applications must be submitted online only. An online application can be found at FresnoCountyJobs.com.

Open the Job Information Flyer and click "Apply" to begin the online application process. 

Once the filing deadline has passed, you may check the status of the recruitment at any time by logging on to: https://www.governmentjobs.com/Applications/Index/fresnoca.
 

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