THE CURRENT VACANCY IS IN THE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES BRANCH OF THE HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY
ORAL EXAM IS TENTATIVELY SCHEDULED FOR OCTOBER 2024
SKILLS OR EXPERIENCES LISTED UNDER THE IDEAL CANDIDATE STATEMENT MAY ALSO BE USED TO SCREEN APPLICATIONS
SEE “SPECIAL REQUIREMENT” SECTION REGARDING POSSESSION OF A VALID DRIVER’S LICENSE
RESPONSES TO SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS REQUIRED
FINAL FILING DATE: OCTOBER 03, 2024 AT 9:00 AM
SALARY INFORMATION
$8,200 – $10,467 APPROXIMATE MONTHLY* / $47.31 – $60.39 APPROXIMATE HOURLY*
*Please refer to the appropriate Bargaining Unit Memorandum of Understanding for potential future salary increases* Please visit here.
ABOUT SHASTA COUNTY
Shasta County offers all the amenities of the big city while retaining a comfortable small-town atmosphere. With its natural beauty, affordable housing, excellent educational system, abundance of recreational opportunities, and excellent quality of life, Shasta County is a great place to live, work, and raise a family.
ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT
The Shasta County Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) partners with communities to protect and improve the health and well-being of Shasta County residents. Established in 2006, the HHSA is organized into four branches: Behavioral Health & Social Services, Public Health, Economic Mobility, and centralized Administration Services. The HHSA promotes optimal health for all.
ABOUT THE POSITION
Under general direction, to plan, organize, and direct the activities of one or more major Mental Health Department divisions or the Division of Alcohol and Drug Programs, including treatment, financial compliance, and training responsibilities, and to perform related duties as required.
IDEAL CANDIDATE
The ideal candidate will have five (5) years’ experience managing programs in a public or private mental health/substance abuse/social service program providing supervision of unlicensed and licensed staff, as well as performing administrative functions. The ideal candidate has excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills. Experience working with children, families, and adults who are suffering from severe and persistent mental health problems and who may also have a substance use disorder is equally important.
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES
- Plans, assigns, directs, supervises, and coordinates the work of multidisciplinary staff providing mental health or substance abuse treatment, training, financial compliance, and/or quality assurance review;
- Provides guidance to subordinates on departmental philosophy, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures;
- Evaluates performance of personnel and recommends appropriate course of action;
- Works with other public, private, and community organizations that provide health and human services;
- Participates in relevant conferences and committees;
- Evaluates overall activities of the division.
APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCEDURES
Shasta County Personnel will accept applications and responses to the supplemental questions until 9:00 a.m., on October 03, 2024. A Resume and/or Cover Letter will be accepted in addition to the application form but will not serve as a substitute for a completed application. Closing date postmarks or faxes will NOT be accepted.
Applicants will be screened and those considered best qualified will be invited to appear for an oral and/or written examination.
Shasta County is an equal opportunity employer.
