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  • ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, ADULT PROTECTIVE SERVICES

    Los Angeles, California United States LOS ANGELES COUNTY Full Time $152,556.00 - $237,225.00 Annually Oct 16, 2024
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    LOS ANGELES COUNTY

    Start Your Career with Los Angeles County With a population of more than 10 million people and 88 cities, Los Angeles County has more residents than any county in the nation.  With more than 10 million residents, Los Angeles County is the most populous county in the nation. As the largest employer in Southern California, over 100,000 employees in more than 36 Departments provide vital public services as diverse as law enforcement, property assessment, public health protection, water conservation, cultural activities and many more. As one of the Top 10 Government Services Employers, as named by Forbes Magazine, the County of Los Angeles provides those committed to a career in public service with boundless opportunities, a platform for professional and personal growth and the ability to truly make a difference in people's lives. A career with the County means you will have the chance to be a part of building and providing services for an amazingly diverse population of citizens. From helping families in need to fighting fires to keeping our beaches clean, the County of Los Angeles provides an environment where you can touch and enrich lives everyday. A career path in the County is truly that – a path. Many of those in our County family begin and end their careers here in two very different places. You may start out as an Administrative Assistant in Public Works and find yourself a few years later as a Manager in the Department of Community and Senior Services. While many County employees remain on the same career path in one department for their entire careers, others move between departments or take advantage of training and other opportunities to find new careers within the County. The path you take is up to you. As a Los Angeles County employee, the opportunities – and the possibilities - are limitless. Flexible Work Schedules Depending on the requirements of their department and position, some employees may have the option to craft a work schedule that accomplishes their mission, while providing flexibility, including 4/40 workweeks and other options. Your Choice of Locations From the harbor at Marina del Rey to the forests of the Antelope Valley, big cities, small municipalities and rural communities – there are opportunities to work for the County wherever you roam and wherever you call home. Job Security The County of Los Angeles is committed to providing our permanent employees with long-term employment and dependable benefits. It's a lasting career with an employer who is committed to your success. Career Development The County encourages all employees to take advantage of the many training and development opportunities available. Outstanding Benefits The County offers its employees one of the strongest public-sector benefits packages in the nation. Diversity Integrity and respect lie at the heart of our Equity Policy and reflect our Mission, Vision, and Values.      

    Job Description

    Position/Program Information

    The Aging and Disabilities Department is searching for its new Assistant Director, Adult Protective Services. The Assistant Director of the Adult Protective Services Branch reports directly to the Chief Deputy Director, with the responsibility for implementing the vision of the Department and achieving organizational outcomes by developing and leading programs, initiatives, and systems related to services that meet the growing needs of an aging population. This position is also responsible for facilitating critical, mission-driven outcomes.

    The Assistant Director develops and maintains a culture where employees are enthusiastically engaged and there is trust at all levels of the organization. This person provides organizational leadership, identifies, and resolves barriers to the success of initiatives/programs, and collaborates with other members of the executive team. The Assistant Director also provides effective and inspiring change management leadership for innovative, inclusive, accessible, and age-friendly initiatives and practices that drastically improve outcomes for the various populations we serve. The Assistant Director leads subordinate managers in data management and analysis to drive performance and data-driven decision-making across the Department.

    The Assistant Director and team also spearhead a wide range of relationships and partnerships with State/federal agencies, County departments, community-based organizations, and a variety of external stakeholders that are critical to the success of programs and initiatives. Among the critical partnerships is the support of Adult Protective Services, Aging Network, Community Services, and the initiatives mentioned above.

    This is an unclassified/at-will position. Interested individuals must apply as directed in the brochure.

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    THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES IS AN EQUAL-OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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