Deputy Director of Human Services

Description

Application Deadline: 09/11/203 5:00 PM EST

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The Department of Human Services works collaboratively towards building just, equitable, antiracist communities.  We envision a world where society and its systems (e.g. education, criminal justice, and health care, housing, the economy, child welfare) are just, fair, and inclusive, enabling all people to participate and reach their full potential. We believe in the dignity, resilience, and humanity of all people. We strive for a healthy and prosperous society that promotes equitable access and opportunity. Systemic and institutional inequities, especially in matters of race, remain significant barriers for people and communities working to reach their full potential. We choose to challenge and dismantle systems that perpetuate inequities which includes addressing and redressing the historic and current work of the Department of Human Services.

The preferred hiring range for this position is between $80,218.93 – 115,260.61  Annually. Starting offer is based on applicable education, experience, and internal equity. This is a full-time, exempt, position which provides excellent benefits including 13 paid holidays plus 1 floating holiday, paid vacation and sick leave, health insurance options with employer contribution, employer-paid life insurance, City’s retirement options, gym membership reimbursement (up to $34/month), tuition reimbursement (up to $3,000 per fiscal year), and continuing education/training opportunities.

• For a general summary of benefits offered by the City, please click the ‘benefits’ tab on this posting, or visit https://www.charlottesville.gov/1047/Employee-Benefits.
• The City of Charlottesville manages its own retirement system and does not participate in VRS, however the City has a Portability Agreement with VRS and there are certain provisions that must be met. For questions pertaining to the Portability Agreement, please contact the City’s Benefits Administrator at 434-970-3462.

The Deputy Director of Human Services is responsible for the management and oversight of Human Services departmental functions and programs including community-based youth and family services, Community Attention Foster Families, planning, grant writing, data collection and reporting, nonprofit funding process, youth opportunity programming, services to community members returning from jail or prison, administrative functions, and information and referral services, community coalitions and collaborations, critical relationships with community partners including Federal and State funders.

This position works at an advanced professional and managerial level in planning, organizing, managing and evaluating assigned programs and administration of the department of Human Services. Participates in and leads special projects with departmental staff, community members, organizational partners and other City representatives. This position requires the ability to work closely with people from diverse backgrounds with a nuanced and culturally-responsive approach; and the ability to build consensus on solutions to human services challenges in the Charlottesville community.

Work is performed under the general supervision of the Director of Human Services. Serves as acting director in their absence. Supervises assigned managers, coordinators and supervisors and develops and manages budgets. This position also serves on the Department’s leadership team and directs operations as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Any combination of education and experience equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university appropriate to the functional area (social work, human services, public administration, counseling, etc.).
• Six (6) years of administrative or supervisory experience in a human services organization with substantial responsibility for program development, planning and personnel.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree preferred. 
• Knowledge of the Charlottesville community preferred.

The City of Charlottesville is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Values Diversity at All Levels of its Workforce.