Children, Youth, and Family Services (CYF), Deputy Chief (Manager II, Grade M2)

Please note - The salary range above represents this position's earning potential. The anticipated hiring range for this position will be $113,715 - $187,275 , based on the candidate's qualifications and experience.

WHO WE ARE

Montgomery County is located adjacent to Washington, D.C., and with over one million residents, is the most populous County in the State of Maryland. The County is also the most diverse County in the State and ranks among the top ten most diverse Counties in the nation. Montgomery County contains many major U.S. government offices, scientific research and learning centers, and business campuses. The Department of Health and Human Services is responsible for delivery of the County's public health and human services that meets the needs of our community's most vulnerable children, adults and seniors. The Department provides services through more than 120 programs at more than 20 locations. With over 2,000 employees, the Department of Health and Human Services is the largest County Department. As a department, we believe the health and wellness of the county can only be achieved by ensuring that every resident has fair opportunities to reach their fullest potential. This means access to quality housing, transportation, education, employment, health care, human services, safe neighborhoods, and healthy food. HHS provides critical services for residents who face a variety of obstacles in achieving their full potential. HHS plays an essential role in building a healthy and strong community.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Children, Youth, and Family Services (CYF) is committed to delivering integrated, equitable, and evidence-based programs and services that ensure children and youth grow up safe and healthy while supporting families and individuals to achieve optimal well-being, economic stability, and self-sufficiency. We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Deputy Chief to support these service areas. This pivotal role involves providing leadership and oversight to foster an equitable community health and social system that empowers residents of all ages. The position will support the CYF Chief and Social Services Officer. This position also manages staff in our CYF Special Projects, Community Action Agency, and Lighthouse programs. This position will serve as the Deputy Chief for the Children, Youth, and Family Services ( 80% ) service area and will provide support to the Social Services Officer ( 20% ), providing leadership and oversight in efforts to promote an equitable community health and social system that strengthens residents across the lifespan. The position provides ongoing support to the CYF Chief and the Social Services Officer . The position will have oversight of the CYF Special Projects, Community Action Agency, and Lighthouse programs. The position is responsible for monitoring and oversight of program performance and outcomes to identify factors impacting the community and lead strategic planning efforts across CYF and social services and serve as a thought partner to set and execute short and long-term service area goals. This position cultivates collaborative relationships and engagement with community partners, including State and County agencies, Boards and Commissions, Community-Based Organizations, and internal HHS programs. The position will supervise 3 MLS Manager III positions.

Experience:

Seven ( 7 ) years of progressively responsible professional experience with Children, Youth, and Families Services or a Health and Human Services-related field, three ( 3 ) years of which must be in a supervisory or executive capacity

Note:

The term "executive" is further defined as a high echelon or high-level position in an organization that is assigned technical research, management advisory services responsibilities, or policy-making duties and responsibilities that exerts considerable influence on organizational policy, plans, and operations through technical research, management advisory services, and/or policy-making duties and responsibilities (e.g., County positions at Grade 30 or above).

Education:

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree.

Equivalency:

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.

LICENSE :

Possession of a valid Class "C" (or equivalent) driver's license from the applicant's state of residence when required for job-related duties. If selected for this position, you will be subject to a pre-employment Medical History Review and criminal history records check through the Maryland State Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services. An applicant who fails the medical history review or background check may be disqualified from employment for this position. This position has been designated as one for which the incumbent must file a financial disclosure statement (FDS). 5+ years of experience in budget management and program oversight. Experience analysing Children, Youth, and Families Services community needs and making recommendations on policy development, policy issues, and decisions pertaining to customer service needs. Experience communicating complex information to large groups of internal and external partners (e.g., County, State, Regional, Federal agencies; Boards and Commissions; Community-Based Organizations) Experience leading large organizations, programs, multi-service areas, or major process-improvement initiatives Experience cultivating collaborative partnerships with State/County agencies, Community Action Agencies, Boards and Commissions, or community-based organizations Experience conducting or leading strategic planning efforts, including monitoring program performance, community outcomes, or agency-wide initiatives