JOB POSTS
Deputy Health Services Division Director - Homelessness
COUNTY OF SONOMA
Santa Rosa, CA, USA (On-site)
$155,699.15 - $189,260.04 Annually
Position Overview
The Department of Health Services is seeking a resourceful and compassionate leader to join the team as the Deputy Health Services Division Director - Homelessness. This position will advise, plan, manage, and coordinate many of the County's homelessness services and their related programs.
Starting salary up to $90.68/hour ($189,260/year) with a competitive total compensation package!
Key Responsibilities
- Recommend policies, procedures, and program enhancements in collaboration with other staff, County departments, and community organizations
- Work in compliance with regional, state, and federal policies to provide services to clients
- Recruit, select, train, evaluate, and supervise staff both directly and through subordinate managers
- Prepare, monitor, and administer the Homelessness Services section's budget, grants, contracts, and other finance sources
- Work with business partners and stakeholders to align resources and develop a sustainable and responsive supportive system
- Provide general and programmatic oversight of County shelter and housing facilities, contractors, and associated programming
- Present the Department's position on topics related to this role to various audiences
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- Four years of full-time professional management experience working with federally assisted housing and/or homelessness services programs in a non-profit or government agency
- Experience supervising subordinate managers, supervisors, and employees
- Significant academic coursework and/or training in business or public administration, the Social Sciences, or a related field
Ideal Candidate Experience:
- Experience in administrative, fiscal, and budgeting functions within a public or government agency
- Applied knowledge of how to effectively integrate supportive services
- Comfort speaking to various audiences including Board of Supervisors and executive management
- Excellent leadership skills that enhance team morale and foster a supportive environment
- Understanding of effective treatment models for working with individuals experiencing homelessness
- Knowledge of and ability to interpret and apply laws and regulations
HOW TO APPLY
To apply for this position, please visit:
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sonoma/jobs/5207711/deputy-health-services-division-director-homelessness
Click the "APPLY" button and follow the online application process.
Application Deadline: February 9, 2026 at 11:59 PM Pacific
The County of Sonoma values diversity and is dedicated to creating a workplace environment that provides individuals with a sense of belonging. We are committed to having a diverse workforce that is representative of the communities we serve. The County is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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