The supplemental questions are designed specifically for this recruitment. Applications received without the required supplemental information will be screened out of the selection process. Employment experiences referred to in your response must also be included in the Employment History section of the application.

Please answer the question(s) below as completely and thoroughly as possible, as your answer(s) may be used to assess your qualifications for movement to the next step in the recruitment process.

As a Division Director you are responsible for leading a team of leaders (managers, analysts, supervisors and others) who oversee day-to-day operations. Describe how you lead, manage, develop and motivate staff to ensure that department goals are met.   Also, discuss how you go about creating and sustaining a supportive environment and culture.

The enactment of the Continuum of Care Reform and many other California initiatives include significant changes to child welfare program provisions. Please describe and provide specific examples of how your leadership and program experience have prepared you to manage large scale organizational, practice and policy changes.