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Authorize the advance step placement for Lori Medina at Step 7 of the Deputy Director Social Services range effective with the beginning date of her employment in accordance with Personnel Policies and Practices Resolution (PPPR) #98-34, Sections A.1.11.1 and A.1.11.5.
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
Authorize advance step placement for Lori Medina at Step 7 of the Deputy Director Social Services range effective with the beginning date of her employment in accordance with Personnel Policies and Practices Resolution (PPPR) #98-34, Sections A.1.11.1 and A.1.11.5.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION
The Department of Social Services conducted extensive national executive recruitment for the Deputy Director Social Services - Family and Children's Services position. Recruitment began on December 7, 2015 and selection interviews were conducted on February 19, 2016 by an 11 member panel that included a diverse cross-sector of community stakeholders including department heads, foster youth, child advocates, caregivers, and community based nonprofit services providers. Through that process Lori Medina stood out as the candidate who would best meet our local needs.
Currently, Ms. Medina serves as the Director of Family and Children's Services for Santa Clara County - a position she has held since March 2009. Prior to her current role, she held progressively more responsible positions in Santa Clara and Los Angeles counties, beginning her child welfare career as a social worker in 1992. Ms. Medina has a Masters of Social Work degree from the University of Southern California, and Bachelor of Arts degree from Morris Brown College.
Ms. Medina, was raised in the City of Marina and after completing her education and beginning her child welfare career in Los Angeles County, she moved back to the Monterey County community with her family and has resided in Seaside for the last fourteen years. Ms. Medina is excited for the opportunity...
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