Salary : $87,859.20 – $106,787.20 Annually
Location : 10877 Conductor Blvd Sutter Creek, CA
Job Type: Limited Term
Job Number: 23-00037
Department: Social Services
Opening Date: 07/26/2023
Closing Date: 8/9/2023 11:59 PM Pacific
FLSA: Exempt
Definition and Distinguishing Characteristics
**This is a benefited, full-time, limited term position for a duration of 1 year in the Adult Services unit**
DEFINITION
Under direction, plans, organizes, coordinates, and directs employment, eligibility, and/or social services units or programs; represents the department with community organizations and agencies; develops community resources; and performs related duties as required.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
Some Program Managers may have additional responsibility for administrative services units. This position differs from the Program Manager II in that the latter typically has responsibility for the total eligibility, total employment or total social services program in a department where the organizational structure requires two or more subordinate levels of supervision. A Program Manager I serves in a second level managerial capacity to provide management and supervision of various units and/or programs.
REPORTS TO
Director and/or Deputy Director of Social Services.
CLASSIFICATIONS SUPERVISED
This classification exercises direct supervision over professional, technical and clerical staff.
Examples of Duties
The following are the duties performed by employees in this classification. However, employees may perform other related duties at an equivalent level. Each individual in the classification does not necessarily perform all the duties listed.
- Manages and administers assigned units and/or programs.
- Selects, trains, evaluates and disciplines subordinate staff.
- Serves as a resource for interpretation of Federal and State laws affecting the assigned program.
- Assists in the development of policies and procedures.
- Reviews and assures proper procedures are in place and followed.
- Performs analysis and prepares detailed written reports of findings pertaining to the quality and efficiency of services provided within the assigned program.
- Maintains current awareness of changes in laws and regulations and keeps subordinate staff informed.
- Provides professional and technical consultation on complex program matters.
- Assists and participates in the development of in-service training and staff development programs.
- Assists in preparation of budget information related to assigned programs.
- Represents the department at community organizations, public gatherings and meetings Enters and retrieves information from an automated computer systems.
- Prepares performance evaluations.
- Assists in hiring, firing, and disciplinary actions of staff.
- May act as an advocate on the client’s behalf; and performs related duties as required.
Essential Qualifications
Knowledge of:
- Employment, eligibility, social services, and other public social services programs.
- Principles and practices of supervision and management, employee development and public relations.
- Principles of public funding and budget preparation.
- General principles of public assistance policies and programs.
- Principles and techniques of interviewing and recording of casework.
- Career, vocational, and employment counseling techniques.
- Laws, rules, and regulations governing the operations of eligibility and social services.
- Community needs and resources available for referral or utilization.
- Principles and practices of customer service.
- Public personnel administration.
- Principles of supervision, training, and performance evaluation.
Ability to:
- Plan, organize, and direct the work to lower level staff.
- Effectively interpret laws, rules and regulations.
- Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action.
- Prepare clear, concise, and accurate records and reports.
- Conduct individual and/or group training.
- Effectively represent the Department of Social Services in contacts with the County Board of Supervisors, the public, clients, community organizations, and other governmental agencies.
- Understand and carry out oral and written directions.
- Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Training and Experience
Any combination of training which would likely provide the required knowledge and experience is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be:
EITHER:
One (1) year of experience performing duties comparable to a Social Worker Supervisor I or II, Eligibility Supervisor, Employment & Training Worker Supervisor or Staff Services Manager I or II;
OR
A graduate degree in public administration or business administration, or a master’s degree in Social Work, or a Master’s degree from a two year counseling program;
AND
One (1) year of professional or supervisory experience in employment, eligibility, or social service work in a public social service agency.
To apply,please visit: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/amadorgov
**Applications will only be accepted through the above website**
Amador County is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Applicants will be considered without regard to their race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, or military and veteran status.
Amador County provides a comprehensive benefits program to support our employees.
Benefits include:
- Medical -Blue Shield PPO
- Dental– Delta Dental Basic with option to upgrade
- Vision– VSP Basic with option to upgrade
- Flexible Spending Accounts – FSA & HSA
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Basic Life Insurance– County provided $12,000 policy
- CalPERS Retirement
- Deferred Compensation (457) Plans
- Supplemental Life Insurance
- Paid Holidays
- Vacation and sick leave accruals
To learn more about the benefits offered, please visit our website located here