Human Services Division Manager Range A/B

Sacramento County; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 158,000 - 192,000; Full time

Job summary

Sacramento County is seeking a qualified Human Services Division Manager to plan, coordinate, and administer a major division within social, health, or community services. The role includes directing a large staff, managing budgets, and ensuring program effectiveness, under executive direction.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in management or a related field, with a Master’s preferred, and at least two years of managerial experience in human services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in management, public administration, or related field; master’s may be preferred.
• Two (2) years of managerial experience in human services or equivalent.
• Proof of educational requirements may be required with application.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and administer a comprehensive human services division with large and complex programs.
• Select, motivate, manage and evaluate a large staff; provide training and professional development.
• Develop and implement goals, objectives, policies, procedures and internal controls for the division.
• Analyze complex administrative and regulatory problems; evaluate alternatives and take decisive action.
• Prepare clear reports, correspondence and presentations.
• Exercise sound independent judgment within policy guidelines.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with partners and stakeholders.

Skills

Administrative principles

Public administration

Budget development

Staff supervision

Strategic planning

Analytical thinking

Report writing

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's degree in management or related field

Master's degree preferred

Job description

The Position

Range A - $13,203.12 - 14,555.08/month

Range B - $13,177.00 - 16,016.70/month

Under executive direction, the Human Services Division Manager plans, coordinates and administers a human services division comprised of several major program sections in the fields of social, health, or community services, or financial assistance; performs related work as assigned.

Examples Of Knowledge And Abilities

Knowledge of

• Administrative principles and methods, including goal setting, program development and administration, and employee supervision
• Principles and practices of human services programs related to assigned division functions
• Laws, rules and regulations governing assigned program areas
• Principles and practices of budget development and administration
• Social, political and economic issues influencing program administration
• Available public and private community resources

Ability to

• Plan, organize, coordinate and administer a comprehensive human services division with large and complex services and programs
• Select, motivate, manage and evaluate a large staff and provide for their training and professional development
• Develop and implement goals, objectives, policies, procedures, work standards and internal controls for the division
• Analyze complex administrative and regulatory problems, evaluate alternatives and adopt effective courses of action
• Prepare clear and concise reports, correspondence and presentations
• Exercise sound independent judgment within general policy guidelines
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work

Employment Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Any combination of education, training and experience likely to provide the required Knowledge and Abilities for this class as described above. Typical ways include:
Possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in management field such as public administration, business administration, or health services administration; or in a related human service field such as social work, psychology, public health, health sciences, sociology, or a closely related health field such as life sciences or physical sciences; for some positions, a Master's degree may be preferred; additional qualifying experience may substitute for degree on a year-for-year basis;

And
Two (2) years of managerial experience in the field of human services comparable to the County's Health Program Manager or Human Services Program Manager classes.

Note: If the word “experience” is referenced in the minimum qualifications, it means full-time paid experience unless the minimum qualification states that volunteer experience is acceptable. Part‑time paid experience may be accumulated and pro‑rated to meet the total experience requirements.

Note: If the minimum qualifications include an educational or certificate/license requirement, applicants must submit proof of requirements with the application. Failure to submit proof of requirements may result in disqualification from the examination. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. For guidelines on submitting acceptable proof of educational requirements, please click here or speak to someone in our office before the cut‑off date listed in this notice.

Probationary Period

The probationary period for this classification is twelve (12) months.

Contact Information

County of Sacramento
Department of Personnel Services
Employment Services Division
700 H Street, Room 4667
Sacramento, CA 95814
Phone [phone]; 7‑1‑1 California Relay Service
Email [e-mail]
Inter-Office Mail Code: 09-4667
www.SacCountyJobs.net

Employer Culture and Diversity Statement

Sacramento County is about enriching communities to thrive. We strive to create inclusive workplaces that reflect the communities we serve. We value and celebrate the unique perspectives, backgrounds, abilities, and diverse dimensions of our employees and residents. Through transparency, courage, innovation, and trust we are committed to advance equity and transformational change.

We are a proud equal opportunity employer. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability for any phase of the hiring process, please contact our Disability Compliance Office at [e-mail] or 916-874-7642, CA Relay 711.
For more information, visit: Reasonable Accommodation Requests - Job Applicant Instructions

General Information

For information regarding County jobs: www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sacramento