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Chief Executive Officer (CEO) /

Executive Director Organization:

Alba Care Services Inc Primary Work Location:

Victorville, California Travel:

Occasional travel to San Bernardino, California, and other locations as needed

Reports To:

Governing Board or designated governing authority, as applicable 1. Position Summary The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) provides executive leadership, strategic direction, administrative oversight, and operational management for ASCI's child welfare and family services programs. The CEO ensures that the organization operates in compliance with applicable federal and California laws, licensing regulations, accreditation standards, contractual obligations, and quality assurance requirements. The CEO oversees regulatory compliance, legal risk management, clinical and program quality, government contracts, personnel qualifications, resource parent recruitment and training, data-driven evaluation, and organizational performance. The CEO promotes child safety, permanency, well-being, ethical practices, accountability, and continuous improvement while ensuring that ASCI maintains the qualified personnel, resources, and systems necessary to fulfill its mission and approved plan of operation. 2. Essential Duties and Responsibilities A. Regulatory Compliance and Child Welfare Law Ensure compliance with applicable federal, California state, and local child welfare laws, regulations, licensing requirements, and agency policies. Oversee compliance with California Code of Regulations, Title 22, and applicable Interim Licensing Standards based on ASCI's licensed program type. Ensure implementation of applicable child welfare legislation, including the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA), the Multiethnic Placement Act (MEPA), and related requirements. Maintain readiness for licensing inspections, audits, investigations, and regulatory reviews. Establish and monitor policies addressing child safety, mandated reporting, confidentiality, documentation, client rights, and ethical service delivery. Monitor regulatory changes and ensure timely implementation of required policy and operational updates. Oversee corrective action plans and ensure deficiencies are addressed within required timeframes. B. Legal Case Review, Litigation, and Risk Mitigation Provide executive oversight of legal cases, claims, complaints, investigations, and litigation involving ASCI. Review potential legal exposure related to child welfare services, licensing, resource parent matters, employment, contracts, and organizational liability. Collaborate with qualified legal counsel to assess risks and develop appropriate response strategies. Oversee timely responses to court orders, subpoenas, government investigations, administrative proceedings, and regulatory inquiries. Establish procedures for identifying, documenting, escalating, and mitigating legal risks. Coordinate with county child welfare departments, government agencies, courts, and legal representatives, as appropriate. Ensure appropriate confidentiality, record retention, and document preservation in coordination with legal counsel. Report significant legal matters, organizational risks, and mitigation strategies to the governing board or designated leadership. C. Accreditation, Quality Assurance, and Risk Management Maintain compliance with applicable accreditation standards and organizational quality requirements. Direct internal audits, compliance monitoring, quality assurance reviews, and continuous quality improvement initiatives. Establish measurable quality indicators and monitor program performance. Develop and oversee corrective action plans and risk reduction strategies. Monitor incident trends, complaints, regulatory findings, and operational risks. D. Clinical Leadership and Program Oversight Provide executive oversight of clinical and child welfare program operations. Promote trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and evidence-based practices. Ensure appropriate clinical supervision, casework oversight, and professional development. Support qualified clinical and social work personnel in maintaining appropriate service standards. Monitor case planning, service coordination, documentation, and child and family outcomes. Ensure clinical and casework responsibilities are assigned to personnel who meet applicable qualifications and professional requirements. E. Data-Driven Evaluation and Evidence-Based Practice Establish performance indicators to measure program effectiveness, compliance, service quality, and child and family outcomes. Oversee data collection, statistical analysis, program evaluation, and required performance reporting. Utilize SPSS or comparable analytical tools, where appropriate, to evaluate program effectiveness and identify trends. Translate evaluation findings into practical strategies for improving service delivery. Monitor placement stability, permanency, child safety, resource parent retention, training effectiveness, and other relevant outcomes. F. Government Contracts and Reporting Oversee government and state contracting, contract compliance, deliverables, and performance monitoring. Ensure timely and accurate submission of required county, state, federal, and funding-agency reports. Monitor contractual obligations, performance measures, documentation, and financial accountability. Maintain productive relationships with government agencies, contract administrators, and funding partners. Identify opportunities for contract development, program expansion, and organizational sustainability. G. County, Court, School District, and Community Partnerships Develop and maintain relationships with county child welfare departments, juvenile dependency and delinquency court systems, school districts, behavioral health providers, and community-based organizations. Support multidisciplinary collaboration to address children's safety, education, behavioral health, development, and permanency needs. Represent ASCI at interagency meetings, stakeholder consultations, and professional forums. Coordinate with partner agencies to resolve service delivery challenges and improve outcomes. H. Resource Parent Recruitment, Training, and Retention Direct recruitment, assessment, development, and retention initiatives for qualified resource parents and foster families. Ensure resource parent preparation and ongoing training comply with applicable licensing and program requirements. Promote culturally responsive and trauma-informed caregiver training. Oversee caregiver support, coaching, retention initiatives, and ongoing competency development. Monitor recruitment outcomes, certification progress, training completion, and caregiver retention. I. Training Development and Delivery Lead annual assessments of organizational training needs. Research current child welfare legislation, licensing changes, accreditation standards, and evidence-based practices. Develop and oversee an annual training plan for employees, supervisors, social work personnel, and resource parents. Ensure required training is completed, documented, and evaluated. Ensure applicable personnel complete mandated reporting, child safety, supervision, and other required training. Evaluate training effectiveness through attendance records, competency assessments, feedback, and performance outcomes. Maintain training documentation for regulatory reviews and audits. J. Personnel Qualifications, Staffing, and Emergency Coverage Ensure ASCI employs or retains personnel who meet applicable licensing qualifications and staffing requirements. Oversee staffing for required administrative, social work supervisory, and social work personnel positions. Ensure applicable staffing ratios and suboffice staffing requirements are met. Verify that required personnel acknowledgments and mandated reporting documentation are signed and maintained. Ensure qualified social work personnel are available to respond to emergencies within applicable required timeframes. Establish on-call schedules, escalation procedures, and emergency response monitoring. Monitor staffing adequacy, credentials, training, performance, and corrective actions when deficiencies arise. K. Executive Leadership and Organizational Performance Establish organizational goals, strategic priorities, and measurable performance objectives. Oversee budget development, resource allocation, staffing strategies, and operational planning. Supervise senior leadership and establish clear accountability across departments. Monitor organizational performance, financial sustainability, regulatory compliance, and service quality. Provide regular reports to the governing board or designated governing authority. Foster a culture of integrity, transparency, inclusion, professional excellence, and child-centered decision-making. Lead organizational development and improvement initiatives that support sustainable growth and positive outcomes for children and families. 3. Qualifications and Experience Education A master's degree is preferred in social work, psychology, counseling, human services, public administration, business administration, or a related field. Applicants with a bachelor's degree in a related field will also be considered, provided they meet the required experience, applicable licensing requirements, and other regulatory qualifications for the position. Equivalent combinations of education and professional experience may be considered where permitted by applicable regulations. Professional Experience A minimum of six (6) years of experience working with children and families in child welfare, foster care, family services, human services, behavioral health, or a related field. A minimum of six (6) years of management or leadership experience , including staff supervision, program administration, operational oversight, and regulatory compliance. Demonstrated ability to lead an organization, manage personnel, oversee program operations, and maintain compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and contractual requirements. Experience overseeing casework services, clinical operations, social work programs, or child and family services, as applicable to the organization's program requirements. Experience developing policies and procedures, monitoring program performance, managing organizational risks, and implementing corrective action plans. Experience collaborating with county agencies, government representatives, community partners, and other child welfare stakeholders. Knowledge and Skills Knowledge of California Title 22 regulations, applicable Interim Licensing Standards, and child welfare legislation. Experience with licensing compliance, audits, accreditation, quality assurance, and corrective action plans. Experience with government contracts, reporting requirements, and performance accountability. Ability to identify organizational risks and coordinate with qualified legal counsel on legal and regulatory matters. Knowledge of trauma-informed care, evidence-based practices, and child and family service delivery. Experience with staff development, resource parent recruitment, and training program administration. Familiarity with SPSS or comparable data analysis and evaluation tools is preferred. Strong leadership, communication, organizational management, problem-solving, risk assessment, and interagency collaboration skills. Ability to travel between Victorville, San Bernardino, and other locations as required. 4. Core Competencies Executive leadership and strategic planning. Child welfare law and regulatory compliance. Legal case oversight and risk mitigation. Accreditation and quality assurance. Clinical and casework program oversight. Data analysis and evidence-based evaluation. Government contracting and reporting. Personnel management and professional development. Resource parent recruitment and training. Interagency collaboration and stakeholder engagement. Financial and operational management. Continuous quality improvement. 5. Performance Expectations The CEO's performance may be evaluated using measurable objectives, including: Compliance with applicable licensing and accreditation standards. Timely completion of audits, reports, and corrective action plans. Effective identification and mitigation of legal risks. Timely responses to legal, regulatory, and contractual requirements. Achievement of government contract deliverables. Child safety, placement stability, permanency, and well-being outcomes. Resource parent recruitment, retention, and training completion. Personnel qualification and required training compliance. Improvements in program quality and evaluation results. Organizational financial sustainability and stakeholder satisfaction. 6.

Work Location and Travel Requirements Primary Work Location:

Victorville, California. The CEO will occasionally travel to San Bernardino, California, and other locations as necessary to perform executive duties. Travel may include county and state agency meetings, court-related matters, legal consultations, licensing reviews, program oversight, site visits, contract meetings, and community stakeholder engagements. The CEO must be able to travel between organizational locations and partner sites as required to support compliance, contractual obligations, and operational effectiveness. 7. Professional and Legal Boundaries The CEO is responsible for executive oversight of organizational legal matters in coordination with qualified legal counsel. The position does not independently authorize the practice of law or courtroom representation unless legally permitted and appropriately qualified. All responsibilities are subject to applicable laws, licensing requirements, professional standards, organizational governance, and ASCI policies. Equal Employment Opportunity ASCI is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants in accordance with applicable federal and California employment laws.

Benefits:

Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Education:

Master's (Preferred)

Experience:

Passion for working with children: 6 years (Preferred)

Language:

Spanish (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person