The County of Imperial, CA is seeking a Director of Social Services. The ideal candidate will be a strong leader capable of communicating a vision, gaining buy-in from staff, and ensuring execution of key goals and initiatives. The Director will be a unifier within the Department – a team player and team builder. The successful candidate will be approachable, emanating a positive presence. Creative thinking will be a necessary trait in this role. Superior communication skills are required. The Director will practice active listening, display an openness to suggestions, have excellent writing skills and exhibit confidence while speaking. The Director will be an energetic, goal-oriented achiever, willing to tackle new strategic projects such as the continuum of care for homeless services.