MANAGER II

California Department of Social Services; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 107,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

The California Department of Social Services invites qualified applicants to apply for the permanent, full-time Manager II position in the Adult and Senior Care Program. You will oversee the Program Clinical Consulting Unit (PCCU), Centralized Applications Bureau (CAB), and Field Support Unit (FSU), directing operations and administrative functions.

Hybrid work is available. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States. Final filing date is 8/26/2026.

Job description

Position Details

Salary: $9,572.00 - $10,867.00

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: Permanent, 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.

It is the mission of CCLD to protect the health, safety and quality of life of each person in community care through the administration of an effective collaborative regulatory enforcement system.

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 direction of the Adult and Senior Care Program, Program Administrator, the Manager II, manages the development, directs and oversees operations, and the administrative support functions for the Program Clinical Consulting Unit (PCCU), including contracts and Infection Control, the Centralized Applications Bureau (CAB), and the Field Support Unit (FSU). Tracks all incoming and outgoing work products and all data needed to include in Budget Change Proposals (BCP) to support additional resources. The Manager II establishes administrative policies and procedures for the PCCU, CAB, and FSU designed to facilitate the effective operation of the units.

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

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.

Special Requirements

• The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.
• Please note: Per Government Code Section 19990, no California Department of Social Services (CDSS) officer or employee shall engage in any employment, activity, or enterprise which is clearly inconsistent, incompatible, in conflict with, or inimical to his or her duties as a CDSS officer or employee. Any offer of employment is contingent on meeting this requirement. Candidates will be required to disclose any activity which could be considered incompatible prior to appointment into the position.

Fingerprint/Med Clearance/Driver’s License: Selected candidate is subject to fingerprinting and criminal record clearance by Department Of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation. Please upload transcripts to MyCalCareer if using education for eligibility.

This position is designated under the Conflict-of-Interest Code.

Candidates who reside outside of the State of California may be admitted to the job interview, but they must provide proof of residence in California prior to being eligible for appointment.

Final Filing Date: 8/26/2026

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.