Assistant Child Psychologist Jobs in Riverside, CA

The Job The Children and Family Services department is recruiting for Child Welfare Services Managers. Child Welfare Services Managers oversee several units of professional and support staff responsible for delivering services to assist children and families; monitor and evaluate program effectiveness and compliance with regulations and mandates; and recommend and implement changes to policies and procedures. Under the direction of a Deputy Director, incumbents will also plan, organize, and direct the delivery of a wide range of child welfare social service programs in order to accomplish the department's mission and goals.

Child Welfare Services Managers play a vital role in the support, development, and growth of staff while also providing opportunities to enhance and develop new skills. For more detailed information, refer to the Child Welfare Services Manager job description. THE DEPARTMENT Children and Family Services (CFS) provides family-centered programs and services designed to ensure safety, permanence and well-being for San Bernardino County's children while strengthening and attempting to preserve the family unit.

CFS helps prevent further harm to children from intentional physical or mental injury, sexual abuse, exploitation or neglect by a person responsible for a child's health and welfare. Services provided include: Emergency Response, Family Maintenance, Family Reunification and Permanency Planning. To learn more about the department, visit the San Bernardino County's Children and Family Services website.

EXCELLENT BENEFITS To review job-specific benefits, refer to: Summary of Benefits and the Memoranda of Understanding (MOU). The County also offers an alternativebModified Benefits Option (MBO) that provides a wage differential.` CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT Assignment: Child Welfare Services Managers are rotated between Child Welfare service delivery and specialized administrative support programs, as well as across geographic regions. Assignments are made solely at the discretion of the Director of Children and Family Services and based on department needs

Employees must be willing to accept employment and work at any CFS location including San Bernardino, Barstow, Fontana, Needles, Rancho Cucamonga, Victorville, and/or Yucca Valley. Office locations may change due to space and department operational needs. Travel: Travel throughout the County may be required and employees will be required to make provisions for such transportation.

Sponsorship: San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future. Minimum Requirements Experience: Two (2) years of full-time experience equivalent to a Supervising Social Service Practitioner in San Bernardino County which includes supervising professional-level employees in a social work or related agency. -AND- Education: Master's degree in social work, human services, clinical psychology, or counseling with an emphasis in marriage, family or child psychology.

Desired Qualifications The ideal candidate will demonstrate a commitment to customer service, as well as strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills. Selection Process There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on the information provided in the application and the Supplemental Questionnaire. You are encouraged to include detailed descriptions of your qualifying experience and skills, as only the most highly qualified applicants will be referred to the Department.

Applications will be accepted continuously and reviewed periodically. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as this recruitment may close at any time. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaires.

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Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by your internet connection, computer, or browser when submitting an application. Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) / Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants. ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and need accommodations during the testing process, please submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form (Download PDF) within one week of the recruitment filing deadline.

Veterans' Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouses or widows/widowers who are not current County employees may receive additional Veterans' Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request these points, please refer to the Veterans' Preference Policy. For more important details, review the Applicant Information and County Employment Process.