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THE IDEAL CANDIDATE
The ideal candidate will be a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a seasoned human services professional with significant management experience in in a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a diverse and and and and complex organization This challenging position requires a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a strong visionary leader who values public service collaboration and and and the the the the the significant contributions made by staff peers and and and other stakeholders that are vital to the the the the the success of the the the the the Community Services Agency Those who bring a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a public servant’s heart passion for for the the the the the mission and empathy for for those served by by CSA will find fulfillment in fin in in this role Additional desirable characteristics noted by by County officials include:
» Understand the importance o of being a a a a a a ‘working’ administrator » Ability to effectively establish strong relationships with a a a a a a a a a multitude of agencies and and diverse stakeholders in in in order to advocate effectively and and and credibly for CSA initiatives and funding » Possess a a a a a a strong sense of fiscal responsibility with the ability to to optimize resources and monitor emerging funding opportunities » Strong decision-maker who encourages input and and feedback while exhibiting flexibility » Ability to quickly assess the the pulse of the the Agency policymakers and community » A A charismatic public speaker who is is is comfortable being the the face of of o CSA to the the Board of of o Supervisors public local state and federal officials » Possess the the the energy creativity and consensus building skills to continue the the the cultural changes implemented by the the incumbent » A consensus builder who brings creativity innovation and diverse thought to problem-solving » Bring a a a a a a a proven track record of hiring mentoring and and developing exceptional staff » A professional demeanor and and and a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a proven track record o of of sound fiscal technical and and personnel management »Effectively manage across silos while fostering consistency collaboration and teamwork » » Excellent communicator that first seeks to to listen » An intrinsic understanding of the the organizational risks associated with providing CSA services and and and the the ability to to be constantly assessing those those risks risks and and and and reassuring the public and and and staff those those risks risks are understood and and and addressed » » A A leader who is is is is collaborative and able to to to establish a a a a a a a a a a a common vision within CSA the County organization and in in public-private partnerships »Ethical and transparent leader who is politically astute but apolitical » Good knowledge of statistical analysis and and and performance measurements and and the ability to quickly provide that information » Passionate public servant dedicated to helping others » Experienced with media relations and open to new social technologies as a a a a a a a a a a means of communicating with the public and stakeholders » Understanding of statewide issues and and and previous participation in in regional and and and state state collaborations » Be calm under pressure thick skinned and and possess a a a a good sense of humor Experience and Education
Social Services professionals with a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a minimum of of of five (5) years of of of recent full-time experience in in in in in in an an increasingly responsible managerial or or or or administrative capacity at at at division head level or or or or higher in in in in in in in in in a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a social services agency environment are expected expected A A A Bachelor’s degree degree in in in in in Social Work Public Administration Business Economics Psychology Sociology or or or a a a a a a a a closely-related field is is is expected expected A A A Master’s degree degree is is is highly desirable