Community Resources Deputy Director
Apply NowCompany: County of Mecklenburg, NC
Location: Scarborough, ON M1B 1A1
Description:
PLEASE APPLY BY February 28, 2025. Applications will be reviewed as they are received.
NOTE: This posting may be extended at the discretion of the Hiring Manager with the understanding that candidates who apply for this position will be considered unless otherwise notified.
HIRING SALARY RANGE: $160,394.72-$200,493.40.This is an exempt (salaried) position. Please note that pay rates are based on education, skill, experience level, and internal equity.
ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY RESOURCESThe Department of Community Resources (DCR) is dedicated to strengthening Mecklenburg County by ensuring the basic needs of individuals and families are met. DCR provides individuals and families with immediate access to a diverse range of Mecklenburg County Health and Human Services programs and community partner services in Community Resource Centers throughout the County. These services include but are not limited to: child support services, employment, energy andhousing assistance, food and nutrition services, and Medicaid management. DCR also provides case management and care coordination services to assistfamilies in achieving greater levels of economic mobility through itsMeckSuccess program. To learn more about DCR, please use this link (https://dcr.mecknc.gov/)
POSITION SUMMARY:The Deputy Director of Community Resources is the second-in-command, reporting to the Director of Community Resources and performs complex professional and administrative work supporting and directing activities within the Department of the Community Resources. This position is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day activities within department and ensuring service delivery and programs offered to residents are efficient, holistically address residents' needs and enhance community engagement.
Essential Functions:
Preferred Qualifications: - Master's degree is preferred. Eight years of management and supervisor experience.
- Documented leadership experience in strategic planning, partnerships, collaborations with the Department's (Leadership Team, Health and Human Services Executive Team, Program Staff, and Community Partners) to ensure a holistic service delivery.
- Strong background in leading urban community engagement initiatives, collaboration, and project management.
- Demonstrated experience clearly showing progressive leadership, vision, and innovative practices in comparable organizations.
- Previous experience and involvement with the integration of human services related programs.
- Program and service knowledge related to departments including, but not limited to, Public Health, Community Support Services, Child Support Services, Social Services, and/or Community Resources, etc.
Minimum Qualifications:
Experience:
Minimum of eight years of progressively responsible management experience inhuman services; including two years of supervisory experience.
Education:
Bachelor's degree in related field
Combination of relevant education and relevant experience accepted: Yes.
Licenses and Certifications:
- May require a valid North Carolina or South Caroline Driver's License
- May need to obtain and maintain a valid Mecklenburg County Vehicle Operator'sPermit
NOTE: This posting may be extended at the discretion of the Hiring Manager with the understanding that candidates who apply for this position will be considered unless otherwise notified.
HIRING SALARY RANGE: $160,394.72-$200,493.40.This is an exempt (salaried) position. Please note that pay rates are based on education, skill, experience level, and internal equity.
ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY RESOURCESThe Department of Community Resources (DCR) is dedicated to strengthening Mecklenburg County by ensuring the basic needs of individuals and families are met. DCR provides individuals and families with immediate access to a diverse range of Mecklenburg County Health and Human Services programs and community partner services in Community Resource Centers throughout the County. These services include but are not limited to: child support services, employment, energy andhousing assistance, food and nutrition services, and Medicaid management. DCR also provides case management and care coordination services to assistfamilies in achieving greater levels of economic mobility through itsMeckSuccess program. To learn more about DCR, please use this link (https://dcr.mecknc.gov/)
POSITION SUMMARY:The Deputy Director of Community Resources is the second-in-command, reporting to the Director of Community Resources and performs complex professional and administrative work supporting and directing activities within the Department of the Community Resources. This position is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day activities within department and ensuring service delivery and programs offered to residents are efficient, holistically address residents' needs and enhance community engagement.
Essential Functions:
- Provide oversight and direction for internal operations; serve as second in command and has line authority
- Deliver speeches, writes articles, or present information at meetings or conventions to promote services, exchange ideas, or accomplish objectives
- Prepare or present reports concerning activities, expenses, budgets, government statutes or rulings, or other items affecting businesses or program services
- Set the climate on issues related to state politics and policies; lead policy making efforts
- Determines operational accountabilities and expectations, set priorities and develop strategies in collaboration with the DCR Department Director, HHS Executive Team, program staff, and community partners to ensure holistic service delivery.
- Establish departmental responsibilities and coordinates functions among divisions and worksites
- Develop and recommend changes to the annual budget; manage departmental resources
- Support and assist with departmental operational and strategic plan
- Interpret and explain policies, rules, regulations, or laws to organizations, government or corporate officials, or individuals
- Serve as liaison between organizations, shareholders, and outside organizations
- Review reports submitted by staff members to recommend approval or to suggest changes
- Serve as staff at disaster shelters; assist in coordinating shelter operations during emergency situations
Preferred Qualifications: - Master's degree is preferred. Eight years of management and supervisor experience.
- Documented leadership experience in strategic planning, partnerships, collaborations with the Department's (Leadership Team, Health and Human Services Executive Team, Program Staff, and Community Partners) to ensure a holistic service delivery.
- Strong background in leading urban community engagement initiatives, collaboration, and project management.
- Demonstrated experience clearly showing progressive leadership, vision, and innovative practices in comparable organizations.
- Previous experience and involvement with the integration of human services related programs.
- Program and service knowledge related to departments including, but not limited to, Public Health, Community Support Services, Child Support Services, Social Services, and/or Community Resources, etc.
Minimum Qualifications:
Experience:
Minimum of eight years of progressively responsible management experience inhuman services; including two years of supervisory experience.
Education:
Bachelor's degree in related field
Combination of relevant education and relevant experience accepted: Yes.
Licenses and Certifications:
- May require a valid North Carolina or South Caroline Driver's License
- May need to obtain and maintain a valid Mecklenburg County Vehicle Operator'sPermit