Program Manager I

The Department of Aging and Adult Services - Public Guardian is recruiting for Program Manager I* for the Age Wise Program. The Age Wise Program is a seven-time national award-winning behavioral health and wellness program that serves the older adult community throughout San Bernardino County. The Program Manager is responsible for managing a key program component and assisting in planning and organizing a comprehensive behavioral health program; preparing, monitoring and enforcing contracts with behavioral health service providers; and providing clinical and/or administrative supervision. A vacancy currently exists in the Department of Aging and Adult Services - Public Guardian's Age Wise Program. The resulting eligible list will only be used to fill vacancies within the Department of Aging and Adult Services - Public Guardian. 

Minimum Requirements:

License: Position requires licensure as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). Applicants must provide license information on the supplemental questionnaire to be considered.

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Education: Bachelor's degree or equivalent in behavioral or social science, healthcare administration, human services, public/business administration, legal studies, or related field of study.

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Experience: Two (2) years of full-time professional-level administrative, clinical, and/or supervisory experience, which includes one (1) year working within a mental health system with responsibilities in one or more of the following areas: development and monitoring of programs, policies and procedures; compliance/quality management; data/legislative analysis; monitoring contracts; or budget/fiscal administration. Clerical and/or routine accounting experience is not considered qualifying.

A Master's degree in a qualifying field may substitute for up to one (1) year of the required experience, with one (1) year of experience working within a mental health system.

Desired Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will possess a Master’s degree in a qualifying field and at least one (1) year of experience supervising a behavioral health or other governmental program. The candidate should demonstrate public speaking experience, including preparing and delivering presentations to stakeholders. Excellent oral and written communication skills, strong management abilities, and knowledge of the public behavioral health system are highly desirable.

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