Deputy Director Youth and Family Services

Salary: Depends on Qualifications
Location : Albuquerque, NM
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number:
Department: Family & Community Services
Division: FC-Department Adm
Opening Date: 07/24/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
Bargaining Unit: NU

Position Summary
The Deputy Director of Youth and Family Services works under the direction of the Director of Youth and Family Services and assists in the management, coordination, and oversight of departmental programs, operations, and service delivery. This position provides leadership over assigned program areas, supports departmental performance management, and ensures alignment with established goals, policies, and budgetary parameters.

The Deputy Director serves as a key operational leader, translating the Director's strategic direction into effective program execution and ensuring consistent service delivery across direct service programs and contracted nonprofit providers.

This is an unclassified at-will position.

Job descriptions are intended to present a general list of tasks/duties performed by employees within this job classification. Job Descriptions are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.
Essential and Supplemental Functions

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (Essential functions may include, but are not limited to the functions listed below)

1. Assist the Director in managing and overseeing departmental operations, programs, and service delivery activities.
2. Provide direct oversight of assigned divisions, programs, or initiatives within Youth and Family Services, including both City-operated and contracted services.
3. Support the development, implementation, and monitoring of departmental goals, work plans, policies, and procedures.
4. Oversee day-to-day program operations to ensure services are delivered efficiently, effectively, and in compliance with applicable regulations, contracts, and funding requirements.
5. Monitor program performance, outcomes, and service metrics; identify operational challenges and recommend corrective actions or process improvements.
6. Assist in the administration of the department budget, including monitoring expenditures, forecasting needs, and ensuring alignment with approved funding levels.
7. Provide guidance and supervision to managers and supervisory staff; support workforce development, performance management, and staff accountability.
8. Coordinate with nonprofit service providers to ensure contract compliance, service quality, and alignment with departmental priorities.
9. Represent the department in meetings, workgroups, and community forums as assigned by the Director.
10. Serve as acting Director in the Director's absence, as designated.
11. Foster collaborative relationships with City departments, community partners, and external stakeholders to support integrated service delivery.

SUPPLEMENTAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Attend and participate in professional group meetings; stay abreast of new trends and innovations in assigned areas.
2. Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Education, Experience And Additional Requirements
Education and experience directly related to the minimum requirements below may be interchangeable on a year for year basis.

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in public administration, social work, recreation, education, business administration, or a related field preferred; and

Nine (9) years experience in human services program management, public administration, or recreation leadership; and

To include six (6) years of supervisory experience preferred.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Possession of a valid New Mexico Driver's License, or the ability to obtain by date of hire.

Possession of a City Operator's Permit (COP) within 6 months from date of hire.
Working Conditions
01

Select the highest level of successfully completed related education as identified by the minimum requirements (if applicable, attach supporting degree or transcripts).

• No High School Diploma
• High School Diploma or GED
• Non/degree accredited- Some College
• Associates
• Bachelors
• Masters
• Juris Doctorate
• Doctorate

02

Select the number of years of work experience you possess which relates to the minimum requirements, if applicable, add verifiable time in a temporary upgrade status and/or volunteer experience when selecting number of years.

• No experience
• 1 to less than 6 months
• 6 to less than 12 months
• 1 year to less than 2 years
• 2 years to less than 3 years
• 3 years to less than 4 years
• 4 years to less than 5 years
• 5 years to less than 6 years
• 6 years to less than 7 years
• 7 years to less than 8 years
• 8 years to less than 9 years
• 9 years to less than 10 years
• 10 years to less than 11 years
• 11 years to less than 12 years
• 12 years to less than 13 years
• 13 or more years

03

Do you possess the supervisory experience outlined in the minimum requirements? If you have successfully completed the City of Albuquerque's Pre-Management Development Program (PMDP), please include two (2) additional years in your supervisory experience (attach certificate, if applicable).

• Yes
• No

04

I acknowledge that I am applying for an unclassified at-will position. Interviews may or may not be conducted as unclassified positions can be appointed.

• Yes
• No

05

Do you possess a valid New Mexico Driver's License, or have the ability to obtain by date of hire (attach a copy of your Driver's License)?

• Yes
• No

Required Question