C. E. A.

California Department of Social Services; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 12,000 - 14,000; Full time

Job summary

The California Department of Social Services seeks an Assistant Deputy Director - Residential Programs to lead program initiatives within the Community Care Licensing Division. You will support policy development, engage stakeholders on legislation, and oversee significant residential services programs and budgets.

As a Career Executive Assignment role with hybrid telework, this position emphasizes collaboration, strategic leadership, and accountability for outcomes across California's care

Qualifications

• Statement of Qualifications - (SOQ) See Examination section of this job advertisement for detailed instructions for the SOQ submission.
• Applicants who do not submit a SOQ or follow the instructions will be eliminated from the Examination process.

Responsibilities

• Supports Division through program initiatives and organizational changes.
• Contributes to development of community care licensing policy and regulations.
• Assumes policy and oversight responsibility for a residential services budget exceeding $78 million.

Job description

Position Details

Job Code #: JC-532906

Position #(s): 800-800-7500-004

Working Title: Assistant Deputy Director - Residential Programs

Classification: C. E. A.

$12,131.00 - $14,453.00 B

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions: 1

Work Location: United States

Telework: Hybrid

Job Type: Career Executive Assignment - Non Tenured, Full Time

Department Information

Are you interested in making a difference in the lives of fellow Californians while achieving your career goals? Do you set high standards for yourself and enjoy a collaborative and challenging work environment? The mission of the California Department of Social Services is to serve, protect, and support the people of California experiencing need in ways that empower wellbeing and disrupt systemic inequities. The vision of the California Department of Social Services is to provide quality services with a commitment to an inclusive, diverse, and equitable California where all people can thrive.

CDSS Guiding Principles

Diversity. Equity. Inclusion. Accessibility. Belonging. We ensure opportunities for everyone to participate in a meaningful way in fulfilling the mission and vision of CDSS.

Community Engagement We prioritize the lived experiences of community members as a driving force behind the creation, implementation, desired impact, or change of programs and services.

Empowerment We engage, operate, and advocate from the understanding that each community and person have desires and capabilities to lead in their own life.

Quality Services We provide services that align intent and impact by ensuring that they are accessible, community driven, interconnected, and continuously improved.

Data Defined Outcomes We equitably collect and analyze data, take data-driven action, and measure outcomes relevant to those we serve, ensuring transparency and accountability.

Job Description And Duties

Under the administrative direction of the Deputy Director, Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD), the Assistant Deputy Director (ADD) supports the Division through the implementation of program initiatives and all resultant organizational changes. The ADD also contributes significantly to development of community care licensing policy through work with external stakeholders on legislation, and the formulation of regulations related to facility certification and enforcement. Finally, this position assumes policy and oversight responsibility for a residential services budget exceeding $78 million.

The Department of Social Services does not participate in E-Verify for employment authorization purposes. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship by the start date of employment.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Special Requirements

Statement of Qualifications - (SOQ) Please see the Examination section of this job advertisement for detailed instructions for the SOQ submission. Applicants who do not submit a SOQ or follow the instructions will be eliminated from the Examination process.

Do not include any confidential information in any documents (i.e., application, resume, or transcripts) you submit for this job vacancy. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents includes but is not limited to: Social Security Number (SSN), birthday and/or age, photos, student/other ID number, driver’s license number (unless required ), basis of eligibility, exam results, LEAP status, and marital status. Confidential information submitted via a CalCareer Account (electronic application) is automatically redacted upon submission.

Final Filing Date: 10/7/2026

Who May Apply

Individuals who are eligible to be appointed to this Career Executive Assignment (CEA) by the State of California.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation. It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.