Program Manager Ii

Final date to receive applications: 2/4/26 11:59 P.M.

The Department of Social Services is recruiting a Program Manager II. This is an open recruitment and eligible employees are encouraged to apply.

Under direction, manages and supervises the programs, services, and staff of a district or major program services section of the Department of Social Services; and performs other duties as required. The Program Manager II class is used in local public social services agencies to provide management and supervision of employment, eligibility and/or social services programs.

• Assists with the general management and administration of one of several complex divisions or total program areas within the Department of Social Services.
• Selects, trains, evaluates and disciplines subordinate staff.
• Develops policies and procedures for the administration of departmental programs.
• Interprets Federal and State laws affecting the total assigned program.
• Prepares or has major role in the preparation of the total program budget for assigned programs.
• Directs and coordinates the work of multiple units in a total program area.
• Performs analysis and prepares detailed written reports of findings pertaining to the quality and efficiency of services provided by the program.
• Represents the department at community organizations, public gatherings and meetings.
• Enters and retrieves information from an automated computer system.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Pre‑Placement Preventative Services
• Screening and intake functions including the Child Abuse Hotline and Emergency Response
• The after‑hours program

• Knowledge of public social services programs, basic supervision practices, employee development and public relations.
• Working knowledge of effective supervision, community needs and resources.
• Plan, organize, and direct the work staff.
• Analyze problems, select alternatives, project consequences of proposed actions and implement recommendations in support of departmental objectives.
• Understand, interpret and apply laws, rules and regulations as they relate to the assigned area of responsibility.
• Collect, interpret, and evaluate narrative and statistical data pertaining to administrative, fiscal and management matters.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing to present information, evidence and prepare a variety of reports.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others and work effectively with county board of supervisors.

One (1) year of experience performing duties comparable to a Program Manager I or

Two (2) years of experience comparable to an Eligibility Supervisor, Employment & Training Worker Supervisor, Social Worker Supervisor I or II, 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 from a two‑year counseling program and one (1) year supervisory or managerial experience in Employment, Eligibility, or Social Services programs in a public social services agency.

• Ability to speak, read, and write Spanish in addition to English would be an asset but is not required.
• Employee must possess a valid California Driver License for the class vehicle driven.
• Background and reference check required; includes Department of Justice fingerprint check.