District Manager

The Department of Aging and Adult Services/Office of the Public Guardian is recruiting for District Managers, who plan, organize, and direct the work of multiple units of social services and support staff for an assigned region. Incumbents will require skills to evaluate operations from a macro perspective, lead various projects in development, and implement new programs/policies.

A current vacancy exists in the In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) program located in the San Bernardino office, however this list will also be used to fill future vacancies within the department as they occur. District Managers perform the following duties: develop, implement and maintain regional program goals in support of the department's business plan and budget; ensure compliance with federal and state laws; evaluate and ensure quality and effectiveness of programs; identify and provide analysis of proposed regulations and impacts; and supervise through subordinate supervisors. District Managers also handle and resolve inquiries and complaints, and participate and provide leadership in joint planning activities with other agencies, departments, community organizations, etc.

Minimum Requirements:

Education: A completed Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in behavioral/social science, business/public administration, or a closely related field.
 

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Experience: Two (2) years of experience supervising a unit of staff performing social worker duties OR program delivery duties in a human/social services agency. Qualifying experience must include one (1) year of professional-level administrative experience with primary responsibility for 1) overseeing program operations, including development, implementation, and evaluation of programs; or 2) overseeing the agency's budget and management of its fiscal operations, which includes developing budget justification, performing financial analysis of programs and business operations.

Note: Qualifying degrees or coursework must be completed at a college or university accredited by any accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education. Degree or coursework completed outside the U.S. must be accompanied with an evaluation report from a reputable credential evaluation service showing equivalency to degrees or coursework completed at a college or university accredited by any accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education.

Desired Qualifications:

A Master's degree in a behavioral science and qualifying experience in a program primarily serving the elderly and adults with disabilities is highly desirable. The ideal candidate will have second-level supervisory or management experience, with strong analytical skills, an ability to evaluate operations from a macro perspective and possess project development experience. The ideal candidate will also have experience developing, coordinating and implementing new programs/policies and/or operational modifications or changes to existing programs in a large department/organization.

Selection Process:

There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on the information provided in the application and the Supplemental Questionnaire. You are encouraged to include detailed descriptions of your qualifying experience and skills, as only the most highly qualified applicants will be referred to the Department.

To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the posted filing deadline. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note, if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application we have not received your application.  
 

Apply by Fri. 04/25/25 5:00 PM Pacific Time