Director of Child, Family, and Adult Services
County of Sacramento

The County of Sacramento is seeking a Director of Child, Family, and Adult Services. The Director of Child, Family, and Adult Services is an at-will position appointed by the Board of Supervisors, reporting to, and receiving overall guidance from the Deputy County Executive – Health and Human Services. The Director plans, organizes, evaluates, and directs the operations and activities of the Department of Child, Family, and Adult Services. This position functions as the appointing authority of the Department. Through subordinate managers and by working collaboratively, the incumbent is responsible for developing and managing the goals, objectives, and policies of the Department. The incumbent is responsible for advising and assisting the officials of the County agencies, departments, boards and commissions with respect to matters assigned to the department. The incumbent acts as the County liaison with funding and regulatory agencies, obtains program approval, and presents and justifies budgetary recommendations; ensures a cooperative working relationship with the Board of Supervisors, top County management officials, state and federal agency representatives, advisory board members, and community representatives and partners; and identifies opportunities for efficiency improvements in legislative and regulatory review processes.

Ideal candidates will demonstrate high-level experience with as well as the ability to:
  • Build positive and collaborative relationships with the Board of Supervisors, County leadership, staff and customers
  • Be an effective and trusted leader and change agent
  • Possesses a strong understanding of Welfare and Institutions Code and licensing requirements
  • Effectively manage various competing priorities and projects in a shifting policy and funding landscape
  • Professionally and effectively represent the County of Sacramento in interactions with elected officials, the State, community partners, the public, customers, other government organizations, etc

Location: Sacramento, California
Salary: $277,286.40 - $305,704.08
Final filing date: First review of applications: November 16, 2026

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Please make sure to have your Resume, Cover Letter, and List of References ready for upload before you start the application process. One combined document that includes all three items is preferred.