Date Posted:

January 14, 2025

Salary:

$136,522.07 – $165,943.43 Annually

Description:

Exercises management authority for comprehensive social services programs within the Employment and Eligibility program area within the Health and Social Services Department and performs managerial responsibilities such as: assesses program needs and existing/projected capabilities and designs a system of services to meet program/community needs; ensure compliance with laws, regulations and professional standards. monitoring purchases and expenditures; approving non-routine expenditures for workplace improvements, training, computer software and hardware, etc.; providing input to the unit’s budget; monitoring goals and objectives of the unit and taking corrective actions as appropriate; recommending and implementing new policies and procedures to eliminate or reduce barriers to efficient or effective production and/or to improve customer service; coordinating and monitoring the work of consultants and contractors by reviewing the performance and quality of work to ensure compliance with the applicable contract and by reviewing and approving claims for payments to ensure conformance with contract provisions and to prevent cost overruns

Qualifications:

Experience: Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in the delivery of community Social Services, or closely related experience, that includes at least two (2) years of direct program management and supervision of professional staff coupled with experience in public administration including budget preparation, contract administration, project management and program planning and evaluation; and Education: A Bachelor’s degree is required from an accredited college or university preferably with a major in Social Work, Business or Public Administration or a related field. A Master’s degree in Social Work, Business or Public Administration or a closely related field is preferred.

How to Apply:

1/31/2025 – Final filing deadline to submit application and required documents. https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/solanocounty Applications must be submitted through the NEOGOV system. Paper copies of applications are not accepted. Additional application materials (degree/transcripts, certificates, DD-214 if applicable, ADA Accommodation Request) must be submitted by deadline. Previously submitted application materials will not be applied and must be re-submitted. A bachelor’s degree is required and applicants are encouraged to submit either a copy of their college diploma (verifying the degree, date earned and area of specialization) or transcripts (official or unofficial which verify the institution, student name, date and degree conferred) by filing deadline. Candidates who attended a college or university that is accredited by a foreign or non-U.S. accrediting agency must have their educational units evaluated by an educational evaluation service. The result must be submitted to the HR no later than the close of the recruitment.