Deputy Director for Children and Families Commission
Salary
$111,200.06 - $180,925.87 Annually
Location
Riverside
Job Type
Regular
Job Number
26-73558-01
Department
Children & Families Commission
Division
RCC - Agency
Opening Date
05/14/2026
Closing Date
5/21/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
For questions regarding this position, please contact the Recruiter listed in the Supplemental Information section.
ABOUT THE POSITION
First 5 Riverside County, also known as the Riverside County Children and Families Commission, seeks a Deputy Director to provide senior leadership for the Commissions Resilient Families goal priority, with primary responsibility for the countywide Family Resource Center network. This position requires regular travel throughout Riverside County to oversee daily operations across multiple Family Resource Centers, support site-based leadership, participate in staff meetings, and ensure consistent implementation of Commission priorities.
The Deputy Director for the Children and Families Commission is a senior management position responsible for providing strategic leadership, operational direction, and performance oversight for major Commission programs, functions, and initiatives. This position reports directly to the Assistant Director and exercises direct supervision over management, professional, technical, and clerical staff.
The Deputy Director will lead the Commissions countywide Family Resource Center network and is responsible for transforming the FRCs into an integrated, prevention-focused service delivery platform that strengthens family support, early childhood development, and cross-system coordination throughout Riverside County. This includes direct oversight of all Commission-operated Family Resource Centers and the development of consistent standards, workflows, performance expectations, staffing models, and service delivery practices across all sites.
A central expectation of this role is deep partnership with all county departments and community partners to ensure the FRC network functions as a connected countywide access point for families, not as isolated site-based operations. The Deputy Director will work closely with county agencies, including but not limited to social services, public health, behavioral health, education, housing, workforce, and other family-serving systems, to strengthen coordinated referrals, warm handoffs, shared service pathways, and integrated prevention strategies.
The selected candidate will be expected to move the FRC network from a primarily site-based operational model toward a coordinated, strategic, and accountable countywide system. Key responsibilities include leading daily operations, strengthening program integration, improving service consistency, supporting community engagement, ensuring compliance with funding and program requirements, and using data to monitor performance, identify gaps, and improve outcomes for children and families.
This role requires strong collaboration with Commission leadership, FRC managers and staff, county departments, community-based organizations, and system partners, including RivCoONE, to improve screening, referral, navigation, warm handoffs, and coordinated family support. The Deputy Director will be expected to champion the use of RivCoONE Connect as a core infrastructure tool for reducing barriers, improving follow-up, supporting cross-departmental coordination, and helping families access services without having to navigate complex systems alone.
The Deputy Director will also support grant development and administration, program planning and implementation, policy interpretation, budget development, expenditure monitoring, and alignment with Proposition 10 requirements and Commission priorities. This position represents the Commission in diverse internal and external settings and is expected to build trusted relationships across county agencies, community-based organizations, regional partners, and family-serving systems.
The ideal candidate will bring both executive-level operational discipline and a systems-change mindset, with the ability to manage complex daily operations while advancing the Commissions broader prevention, integration, and family well-being goals. This is a high-impact leadership role for a candidate who can lead people, stabilize systems, build accountability, manage change, and translate a countywide vision into consistent practice across multiple locations.
This class has been designated At-Will by the Board of Supervisors, in accordance with the provisions provided under Article 6, Section 601E (2) of the County Management Resolution and serves at the pleasure of the Agency/Department Head.
This class has been deemed eligible for the Performance Recognition Plan as set forth under Article 3, Section 311 of the County Management Resolution. Program eligibility requires employees to be in a leadership position, manage other employees or programs, and have significant influence on the achievement of organizational objectives.
Meet the Team!
First 5 Riverside, the Riverside County Children & Families Commission, is primarily funded by tobacco taxes generated by Proposition 10, which passed in November 1998 to help make sure that all of our youngest Californians, from prenatal through 5 years old, get the best possible start in life. First 5 Riverside also receives state and federal funding to support community programs and initiatives to meet the goals and objectives of the Strategic Plan. First 5 Riverside County invests in partnerships that promote, support and enhance the health and early development of children, prenatal through age 5, their families and communities.
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Assist the Executive Director in establishing and implementing policies and procedures; monitor effectiveness of policies and procedures and make revisions or recommendations for improvements as appropriate.
Assist with the coordination of fiscal and analytical operations, which may include, but are not limited to, the functions of fiscal control, accounting, purchasing, personnel, grant preparation and analysis, contract administration, and capital improvements.
Conduct or direct complex studies pertaining to a variety of administrative and operational problems; determine actions appropriate for improvements; advise the Executive Director and/or Commission on findings and methods of effective solution.
Under the direction of the Executive Director, prepare or supervise the preparation of the budget; review and analyze the budget of various programs or sections; review and make recommendations on expenditure requests and budget variances; ensure compliance with local, state, and federal laws, rules, and regulations.
Prepare or supervise the preparation of and review grant proposals for various programs and projects; interface with appropriate personnel regarding requirements for obtaining funds and monitoring procedures; present proposals to commissions, advisory committees, and work groups to gain support/approval for programs and projects.
May direct and implement the purchase, lease, construction, and/or renovation of facilities with multi-county and/or state jurisdictions through negotiated contract agreements.
Draft, review, interpret, and analyze new and proposed administrative legislation relative to organization functions and operations; take appropriate action to ensure compliance with existing rules and regulations.
Coordinate management information systems to include the non-technical aspects of automation, feasibility studies, equipment and software acquisition, and service contracting.
Review, coordinate, monitor, and supervise the performance of administrative functions to ensure effective and efficient operations.
Prepare response to lawsuits, respond to media and general requests for information, and represent the Executive Director and Commission in various meetings.
Attend and represent the department at various governmental and citizen group meetings; develop presentations on various programs and services provided.
Manage and direct personnel actions; interview and recommend candidates for employment; assign, train and evaluate subordinate supervisors and other personnel; define and resolve complex work problems; establish work standards and operational objectives.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelors degree, preferably with a major in public or business administration, finance, early childhood development, education, or a closely related field. (Additional experience may substitute for the required education on the basis of one year of full-time experience equaling 30 semester or 45 quarter units of the required education.)
Experience: Four (4) years of administrative experience in the five administrative functions cited below. Two (2) years of the required experience must have included supervision of administrative professionals. An extensive staff or line experience in early childhood, youth & family programs, and/or another First 5 agency is highly preferred.
Budget Preparation - line item and program budget preparation including writing program budget narratives, developing performance indicators, projecting revenues, justify and explain budget to Board of Commissioners, and/or County Board of Supervisors.
Personnel Administration - preparing forecasts of departmental personnel needs; providing guidance and recommendations to appointing authorities and top managers on the selection, recruiting and management of employees; managing grievances and disciplinary matters, and payroll supervision.
Fiscal Management - budget maintenance including reviewing and monitoring budget updates, making suggestions to management of actions necessary to balance budget, anticipating revenue changes and conducting cost benefit studies.
Facilities Management - coordinating personnel moves and space studies, performing equipment acquisitions and repairs, coordinating facility maintenance, and security and managing environmental health.
Development of comprehensive organization information processing systems.
Knowledge of: Organizational structures and relationships of public administration and government entities (County, state, federal, and local jurisdictions); federal, state, and local ordinances and laws governing organization; management principles including financial, budgetary, cost/benefit analysis, payroll administration, management information systems, supervision, and performance evaluation.
Ability to: Analyze, plan and direct budget preparation; develop, monitor and direct a fiscal system which complies with various local, state and federal laws, rules and regulations; analyze organization, administration and budgetary matters and recommend effective courses of action; establish and maintain effective working relationships within the County and state and with representatives of other entities; communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing and make effective presentations of information, findings and recommendations.
Other Requirements
License: Possession of a valid California Drivers License is required.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
For questions regarding this recruitment
Contact Danilo Lozano at DaLozano@rivco.org or 951-955-1605. Please allow 1-2 business days for a response to general inquiries.
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APPLICATION INFORMATION
Veterans Preference
The County has a Veterans Preference Policy applicable to new hires. To qualify, attach the required documents to your job application. Documents include a copy of your (or your spouses) Member-4 Form DD-214 indicating dates of service. For spousal preference, and as applicable, the following documents: a copy of your marriage certificate, spouses death certificate, a letter of spouses disability and/or letter of service-related death (if available) from the U.S. Veterans Administration. For privacy reasons, it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans preference. For complete details and documentation requirements, please review the Veterans Preference Policy, C-3 here: https://rivcocob.org/board-policies
Reasonable Accommodations
The County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter for the position noted above. For additional information and/or to obtain the appropriate form for requesting a reasonable accommodation, please visit the Disability Access Office web page located at: https://rc-hr.com/disability
Proof of Education
If using education to qualify or when requested by the recruiter, upload a copy of any license(s), official/unofficial transcript(s), degrees, and/or related employment documents to your NeoGov account at the time of application and before the closing date. Official or unofficial transcripts will be accepted.
If your education was completed outside of the United States, you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE).
Work Authorization Requirement
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application. The County of Riverside does not participate in visa sponsorship programs, including H1-B visas, and will not provide sponsorship for any employment-based visas.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The County of Riverside is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the County of Riverside to provide equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, or denial of medical and family care leave, or any other non-job-related factors.
Pre-Employment
All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements including a criminal background investigation, which involves fingerprinting. (A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the applicant from County employment). A pre-employment physical examination and background check may be required.
Probationary Period
As an Approved Local Merit System, all County of Riverside employees, except those serving "At Will," are subject to the probationary period provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding, County Resolution, or Salary Ordinance. Temporary and Per Diem employees serve at the pleasure of the agency/department head.
General Information
Current County of Riverside and/or current employees of the hiring department may receive priority consideration. Qualified candidates may be considered for future County vacancies.
Job postings may close without notice based on application volume. Submit your complete application by the recruitment close date; no late applications are accepted. Ensure all relevant experience/education is reflected on your application/resume, as a failure to demonstrate position requirements may disqualify applicants. A description of job duties directly copied from the job classification or job posting will not be considered.
Please read and follow any special application instructions on this posting. Click the Apply link located on this page to submit your application. For additional instructions on the application process, examinations, Veterans preference, pre-employment accommodation or other employment questions, please refer to our web site, www.rc-hr.com.
If you are experiencing technical problems, you may contact the governmentjobs.com applicant support desk Monday through Friday, 6 am to 5 pm Pacific Time at support@governmentjobs.com or toll-free 1-855-524-5627.
MEDICAL/DENTAL INSURANCE: A Flexible Benefit Credit is provided on a monthly basis as governed by the Management Resolution or applicable bargaining unit. Vision coverage is provided through Vision Service Plan (VSP) at no cost to employee or eligible dependents.
Note: Employees on assignment through the Temporary Assignment Program (TAP) receive different benefits. See the list here.
MISCELLANEOUS RETIREMENT: County of Riverside has three retirement Tiers through the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS).
A new member is defined as any of the following:
CalPERS refers to all members that do not fit within the definition of a new member as "classic members".
Contribution rates are subject to change based on the County of Riverside annual actuarial valuation.
Note:
This summary is for general information purposes only. Additional questions regarding retirement formulas can be sent to retirement@rivco.org or by calling the Benefits Information Line at (951) 955-4981,
Option 2.
If you have prior service credit with another CalPERS agency or within agencies, please contact CalPERS at (888) 225-7377 to determine which retirement tier would be applicable to you. CalPERS is governed by the Public Employees Retirement Law. The Retirement Law is complex and subject to change. If theres any conflict between this summary and the law, the law will prevail over this summary.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION: Voluntary employee contribution with a choice between two 457 deferred compensation plan options.
401(a) MONEY PURCHASE PLAN: County contribution of $50 per pay period towards choice between two 401(a) plan providers.
ANNUAL LEAVE (Bi-Weekly Accrual):
0 < 36 months = 8.92 Hours
36 to <108 months = 10.46 Hours
108 or more months = 12.00 Hours
Maximum Annual Leave accumulation is 1,800 hours. Employee may receive pay in lieu of up to 80 hours per calendar year. Agency/Department Head may approve an additional 80 hours.
Maximum Annual Leave accumulation is 2,000 hours. Refer to Article 22 of the Management Resolution for a list of job classifications included.
HOLIDAYS: Normally 12 paid holidays per year.
BEREAVEMENT LEAVE: 5 days (3 days are County paid; 2 days can be taken through use of accrued leave balances).
BASIC LIFE INSURANCE: $50,000 of term life coverage. Premiums are paid by the County. Additional Supplemental Life plan is available for employee purchase.
LONG-TERM DISABILITY (LTD): Benefit pays 66.67% of earnings to a maximum of $10,000 per month; 30-day waiting period; pays to age 65. Benefit can be coordinated with other available leave balances to provide up to 100% of pay.
POST RETIREMENT MEDICAL CONTRIBUTION: A monthly contribution is made by the County towards retiree health insurance offered through the County as governed by the Management Resolution or applicable bargaining unit.
OTHER: There may be other benefit provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding, Management Resolution, or Salary Ordinance. Please contact the recruiter listed on the job posting directly for more information..
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Are you a current regular or temporary employee of the County of Riversides Children and Families Commission - First 5?
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Select the answer that best describes your current drivers license status:
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What is the highest level of education you have from an accredited college or university in public or business administration, finance, early childhood development, education, or a closely related field?
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Do you possess at least four (4) years of administrative experience in the five administrative functions cited below? (Include details on your resume/application) 1. Budget Preparation - line item and program budget preparation including writing program budget narratives, developing performance indicators, projecting revenues, justify and explain budget to Board of Commissioners, and/or County Board of Supervisors. 2. Personnel Administration - preparing forecasts of departmental personnel needs; providing guidance and recommendations to appointing authorities and top managers on the selection, recruiting and management of employees; managing grievances and disciplinary matters, and payroll supervision. 3. Fiscal Management - budget maintenance including reviewing and monitoring budget updates, making suggestions to management of actions necessary to balance budget, anticipating revenue changes and conducting cost benefit studies. 4. Facilities Management - coordinating personnel moves and space studies, performing equipment acquisitions and repairs, coordinating facility maintenance, and security and managing environmental health. 5. Development of comprehensive organization information processing systems.
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Do you possess at least two (2) years of experience supervising administrative professionals? (Include details on your resume/application)
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How many years of experience do you have working with any First 5 programs in California? (Include details on your resume/application)
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How many years of experience do you have managing complex daily operations across multiple programs or locations? (Include details on your resume/application)
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How many years of experience do you have leading systems-change initiatives? (Include details on your resume/application)
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Do you have executive-level leadership experience? (Include details on your resume/application)
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Employer County of Riverside
Address County Admin. Center P.O. Box 1569
4080 Lemon St., 7th floor
Riverside, California, 92502-1569
Phone Contact Recruiter for Job Information
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