Deputy Director of Child Welfare

Merced County, CA

$133K — $163K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in human services or a related field
  • Strong leadership and management skills
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
  • Proficiency in data analysis and reporting
  • Understanding of policy implementation within human services agencies

Responsibilities

  • Oversee daily operations of the Human Services Agency
  • Develop and implement policies and procedures
  • Manage and train staff to enhance performance
  • Collaborate with community partners to improve service delivery
  • Monitor program effectiveness and ensure compliance with regulations

Benefits

  • $100 monthly expense allowance
  • 96 hours of management leave per year
  • 10-20 days of vacation based on tenure
  • 12 paid holidays plus 2 optional holidays annually
  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans
  • 100% employer-paid disability and life insurance
  • 457(b) deferred compensation retirement plan
  • Employee Assistance Program with counseling and legal services
  • Discounts for entertainment and attractions through Employee Savings Tickets
Full Job Description
Salary : $133,952.00 - $163,092.80 Annually
Location : Merced County Human Services Agency 2115 Wardrobe Ave. Merced, CA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: MSS06018
Department: Human Services Agency
Opening Date: 06/26/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
Bargaining Unit: 20B Management

Examples of Duties

Application Deadline: Continuous

Recruitments that note continuous under the closing date are subject to close at any time. Applications will not be accepted after a continuous recruitment is closed.

To be considered for this position you must use a Merit System application or apply online at:

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ALLOWANCES
EXPENSE ALLOWANCE

$100 per month expense allowance.

HOLIDAYS & LEAVES

MANAGEMENT LEAVE
96 hours per Fiscal Year.

VACATION
10 days the first 5 years of continuous employment (limited to a maximum of 160 hours), 15 days in the second 5 years of continuous employment (limited to a maximum of 240 hours), and 20 days after 10 years of continuous employment (limited to a maximum of 320 hours). Optional annual sell back of a portion of accumulated vacation leave hours (maximum - 40 hours).

SICK LEAVE
0.0625 hours sick leave for each paid regularly scheduled work hour. 16 days (130 hours per year) with unlimited accumulation. Optional annual buy back of a portion of accumulated sick leave hours upon meeting certain criteria.

HOLIDAYS
Twelve paid holidays annually plus two optional holidays.

BEREAVEMENT LEAVE
Five (5) regularly scheduled workdays.


INSURANCE
HEALTH INSURANCE
Medical Insurance - Merced County offers multiple Medical Plans and contributes towards employee and dependent premiums.
  • Anthem 500 EPO
  • Anthem 1500 EPO
  • Anthem HDHP (High Deductible Medical Plan) with Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Anthem HDHP (High Deductible Medical Plan) without Health Savings Account (HSA)
Dental Insurance - Delta Dental
  • County pays 100% of the premium for employees and 50% for dependent(s)
Vision Insurance - VSP
  • County pays 100% of the premium for employees and 50% for dependent(s)
DISABILITY INSURANCE

Management Disability Insurance - Unrepresented Management Levels A-E - 100% premium paid by employer

LIFE INSURANCE

County-paid Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
  • Unit 20 Unrepresented Management:
  • Level A & B $85,000
  • Level C $55,000
  • Level D & E $35,000

Voluntary Term and Whole Life Insurance are available - premium paid by employee

RETIREMENT
DEFERRED COMPENSATION

The County offers a 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan. Employees choose their investment funds and can make pre-tax or post-tax contributions to the plan up to the maximum allowable.

EXTRA HELP EMPLOYEES DO NOT QUALIFY FOR COUNTY BENEFITS.

MERCED COUNTY EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT ASSOCIATION


The retirement plan is a defined benefit plan administered pursuant to the County Employees Retirement Law of 1937 and other provisions of the California Government Code. MCERA members also pay into Social Security. The applicable benefit formula is dependent upon your hire date with an MCERA employer; your pension amount will be determined by your age, years of service and final compensation amount.

EMPLOYEE PROGRAMS
EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EAP)

Anthem EAP services provide up to five face-to-face counseling sessions per incident and provides a toll-free "800" hotline available 24/7 for emergencies and crisis intervention. EAP services include counseling services, legal services, financial services and work-life resource services.

EMPLOYEE TICKETS, COUPONS, and DISCOUNTS

The County of Merced has partnered with Employee Savings Tickets to provide discounted coupons and tickets for all county employees to attractions throughout the state and out-of-state. The discounts and coupons are available for shopping, movies, sporting events, theme parks, zoos and aquariums and much more.

For answers to specific questions regarding employee benefits, please call Human Resources at 209.385.7356.

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