County of Sacramento, California
Sacramento, CA

Director of Child, Family, and Adult Services
Annual salary: $277,286 to $305,704
The city offers a comprehensive benefits package.
First résumé review: November 16, 2026.

Lead with Purpose. Strengthen Families. Transform Lives.

The County of Sacramento is seeking an accomplished, visionary, and collaborative executive to serve as its next Director of Child, Family, and Adult Services. This is an exceptional opportunity to lead critical programs that protect vulnerable populations, strengthen families, and enhance the safety, health, and well-being of children, older adults, and individuals with disabilities throughout Sacramento County.

Reporting to the Deputy County Executive for Health and Human Services, the Director provides strategic leadership and oversight of a department with an annual budget of approximately $326.7 million and more than 1,300 positions. The Director oversees Child Protective Services, Senior and Adult Services, and Quality Management and Administrative Services, ensuring effective service delivery, fiscal accountability, and continuous organizational improvement.

The ideal candidate is a dynamic, results-oriented executive with extensive leadership experience in child welfare and/or senior and adult services. The County seeks a trusted leader and change agent who brings strong operational expertise, sound judgment, and a commitment to collaboration, innovation, and accountability. Successful candidates will demonstrate the ability to navigate complex regulatory and funding environments, build meaningful partnerships with elected officials and community stakeholders, and inspire high-performing teams to deliver quality services.

Why Sacramento County?

In addition to the opportunity to make a lasting impact on a community of approximately 1.5 million residents, Sacramento County offers an outstanding executive compensation and benefits package, including a defined-benefit retirement plan, generous paid leave, comprehensive health coverage, deferred compensation with a County match, and an automobile allowance.

Ready to make a meaningful difference?

Apply today and help shape the future of child, family, and adult services in Sacramento County.

Apply online: https://cpshr.us/recruitment/2686

For more information contact:

Fatima Nukic
CPS HR Consulting
(916) 471-3308

To view an online brochure for this position: click here
County of Sacramento website: https://www.saccounty.gov



The County of Sacramento is an equal opportunity employer.