Health and Human Services Deputy Director – Social Services

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Public Administration, Social Work, or a related field is required. Candidates with a Master’s or Doctorate may qualify at a higher range.

• Six years of increasingly responsible experience in social services, including two years of significant administrative managerial experience in a large public agency.

• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California driver’s license.

Make a meaningful impact on the lives of county residents in Mono County.

Mono County is seeking an innovative and collaborative leader to serve as Deputy Director of Health and Human Services – Social Services. This executive-level role offers a unique opportunity to shape and strengthen vital social services that directly impact the well-being of our community, including public assistance, child and adult services, public guardian/administrator, and senior services.

The Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is an experienced and mission-driven public sector leader with a deep understanding of social services administration and a proven ability to lead complex, multi-program operations within a health and human services environment. They bring substantial experience overseeing public assistance, child and adult services, or related programs, along with demonstrated success in executive-level fiscal management, policy development, and personnel leadership. This individual exercises sound judgment, discretion, and initiative, and is comfortable navigating state and federal regulations, legislative changes, and politically sensitive environments. The successful candidate is a collaborative and communicative leader who builds trust with staff, community partners, and elected officials; values continuous improvement; and is committed to delivering high-quality, compassionate services to diverse communities.

About Mono County 

Mono County is a rural region with a dynamic community of 13,000 residents located in the eastern side of California’s Sierra Nevada range. Development is increasing in the area due to the consistent growth of the town of Mammoth Lakes. Known as “California’s Great Beyond” this natural playground offers a complete range of amenities and activities making it an ideal place to live and work. Enjoy fine shops, restaurants, and cafes. Snowboard, ski, or bike down mountain trails, fish for trout, explore the backcountry, play a round of golf, relax in soothing hot springs, or paddle a kayak along the shores of Mono Lake.

The town of Mammoth Lakes is the most populated region of Mono County, hosting Mammoth Mountain Ski area and various resort-community amenities. On the quieter side, June Lake, Lee Vining, Bridgeport, Walker, Coleville, Chalfant, and Benton offer a more rural atmosphere, unlimited outdoor adventures, and small-town charm.

Examples of Duties

The Deputy Director of Health and Human Services – Social Services is an at-will, senior executive leadership position responsible for organizing, coordinating, and implementing a wide range of Social Services programs within Mono County’s integrated Health and Human Services Department. Reporting to the Department Director, the role provides strategic, operational, fiscal, and personnel leadership for complex programs including public assistance, employment services, child protective services, adult and senior services, and the Public Guardian and Public Administrator functions.

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