Health and Wellness Administrator

The City of Irvine seeks an experienced, enthusiastic, and service-oriented individual to serve as the Administrator for the Office of Health & Wellness. Reporting to the Assistant Chief, the ideal candidate will be a professional in the human or social services field with experience/familiarity with managing information and referral systems, principles of case management, and best practices in coordinating care for people with complex needs. This assignment requires expert communication and customer service skills, and the ability to create strong professional relationships with internal and external partners. The Administrator must be able to work independently, as part of a team, and with outside partners.
 
The Administrator is responsible for: directing the day-to-day operations of the City of Irvine’s navigation system, which aims to connect residents with resources and services they need; implementing an internship program for the Office of Health & Wellness; developing, implementing and evaluating program objectives, policies and priorities to meet goals; and engaging diverse stakeholders for effective program design and implementation. The position is also responsible for training and developing staff and building a cohesive team to provide exceptional customer service.

To learn more about this opportunity, please see the Health and Wellness Administrator job description.

Your Impact

• Directs the day-to-day operations of the Health & Wellness navigation system.
• Supervises and provides leadership to technical, professional, and administrative staff, as well as contractors, volunteers, and interns, including hiring, training and annual performance reviews.
• Develops, manages, and implements strategic plans for delivery of services.
• Directs and implements community consensus-building efforts around strategic priorities.
• Directs and supervises the planning, organizing, and marketing of Health & Wellness services for targeted clients and special interest groups. Maintains knowledge of community needs and resources. Develops and directs community-based special events.
• Provides advice, information, and recommendations to City officials. Directs research and report development for public presentations. Prepares and delivers reports to City Council, other elected or appointed officials, committees, task forces, community and/or advocacy groups. Represents the City with other public agencies.
• Collaborates with other divisions, departments, and local agencies.

• Bachelor's degree in recreation administration, public health, community health, public administration, or a related field.
• Six years of increasingly responsible administration and management in health and wellness programs, or any combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills, and abilities. 
• At least three years of experience with direct supervision of professional-level employees which may include performance evaluations and disciplinary oversight.
• A valid California driver's license is required.
• MSW or LCSW is preferred. Master’s degree is highly desirable.

• Licensed as a Clinical Social Worker for at least two years.
• Experience in social services, housing support, and community resource linkage.
• Experience implementing a university-connected internship program for bachelor and master’s degree students in social work and social service fields.
• Ability to resolve significant or politically sensitive issues. Works with outside agencies to promote cooperation and mutual goals.
• Ability to serve as liaison between city and other civic and community groups.
• Proven track record of outstanding situational awareness, customer service, and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent leadership ability and exercising sound judgment.
  
  

Your TeamThe City Manager’s Office assists the Irvine City Council in the development of policies, goals, and objectives, as well as the implementation of decisions established by the City Council. The department oversees the activities and operations of the City including legislative support, policy implementation, budget development, strategic planning, economic development, elections, communication services, and the legal service functions of the City. 
 
The Mission of the Employees of the City of Irvine is to create and maintain a community where people can live, work, and play in an environment that is safe, vibrant, and aesthetically pleasing. We are one team that exists to serve our community in the continual pursuit of a City that offers an exceptional quality of life. The City of Irvine’s five values of Humility, Innovation, Empathy, Passion, and Integrity reflect the interests and needs of the community, and the level of service they expect and desire. We areOne Irvinethrough embrace of a team-oriented approach by living our values every day. 

The Process
The selection process may include an examination and a background investigation prior to
appointment. This recruitment may establish an eligibility list to fill future positions in similar
and/or lower classifications within the organization.

Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Irvine is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. We encourage you to inform Human Resources at least two business days prior to the first phase of the selection process if you have a disability that may require an accommodation.