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

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 (HHS) is responsible for the delivery of the County’s public health and human services that meet 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 The Division of 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 Chiefto 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 CYFservice area, 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. The position will provide management to the CYF Special Projects, Community Action Agency, and Lighthouse programs. The position is key to CYF operations and is responsible for monitoring and oversight of program performance across CYF programs and will serve as the lead in implementing programmatic initiatives related to continuous quality improvement (CQI), quality assurance (QA), and strategic planning. The position serves as a proxy for the CYF Chief and serves as a key senior-level leader within DHHS and CYF. TheDeputy Chief for CYFcultivates 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 three (3) MLS Manager III positions.

Additional Information: Financial Disclosure Requirement: The selected candidate will be required to complete and submit a Financial Disclosure Statement. Background Statement: A criminal background and credit history check will be conducted on the selected candidate prior to appointment and will be a significant factor in the hiring decision.

Experience: Seven years of progressively responsible professional experience in a field related to the provision of services related to children, youth, and families, i.e., designing, implementing, and evaluating programs and services for children, youth, and families, to include three years of which were 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.

Desired Experience: Candidates with experience overseeing youth development initiatives, immigrant-serving programs, economic development efforts, anti-poverty work, or comparable community-focused activities are strongly preferred. 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).Preferred Criteria 5-7 years of experience in overseeing budget management and Program oversight. Experience leading large organizations, managing programs, and driving process improvements and major initiatives. Experience in communicating information in large groups of internal and external partners and conveying information to a diverse audience. Experience making recommendations on policy development, policy issues, and/or decisions pertaining to children, youth, and families.