Program Manager I - OPG/Age Wise*

San Bernardino County Fire Department; San Bernardino (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

San Bernardino County Fire Department is seeking a Program Manager I for its Age Wise Program, a national award-winning behavioral health initiative. The candidate will manage key components of this program, prepare and monitor contracts with service providers, and oversee clinical supervision. Requirements include a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, and two years of professional experience, ideally in mental health. The role is located in San Bernardino, California.

Qualifications

• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) required.
• Two years of professional-level experience in mental health.
• Experience in program development and supervision.

Responsibilities

• Manage key components of behavioral health programs.
• Monitor and enforce contracts with service providers.
• Provide clinical and administrative supervision.

Skills

Program development

Policy compliance

Data analysis

Contract monitoring

Budget administration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in behavioral or social science

Master’s degree (substitutes for experience)

Job description

Position Overview

Department of Aging and Adult Services - Public Guardian is recruiting for Program Manager I for the Age Wise Program, a seven-time national award-winning behavioral health and wellness program serving the older adult community throughout San Bernardino County.

Responsibilities

Program Manager will manage a key program component and assist in planning and organizing a comprehensive behavioral health program; prepare, monitor, and enforce contracts with behavioral health service providers; and provide clinical and/or administrative supervision.

Conditions of Employment

• Background Investigation: must pass background investigation including fingerprinting, credit check, and/or medical exam prior to appointment.
• Travel: travel throughout the County may be required; employees may need to use personal vehicles with mileage reimbursement available. Must provide a valid California Class C driver license and proof of automobile liability insurance at the time of hire.
• License: requires licensure as a Clinical Social Worker.
• Training: must complete forty (40) units of CA State Association of Public Administrators, Public Guardian, and Public Conservators training within a four (4) year period.
• Sponsorship: County will not consider candidates requiring visa sponsorship.
• Work Location: assigned to Office of the Public Guardian, 686 E. Mill St. San Bernardino, CA 92415-0647. The office location may change.

Minimum Requirements

• License: Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). Provide license information on the supplemental questionnaire.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in behavioral or social science, healthcare administration, human services, public/business administration, legal studies, or a related field.
• Experience: Two (2) years full-time professional-level administrative, clinical, and/or supervisory experience, including one (1) year working within a mental health system in areas such as program development, policy, compliance, data analysis, contract monitoring, or budget administration.
• Master’s degree may substitute for up to one (1) year of required experience, with one (1) year in a mental health system.

EEO/ADA Statement

San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants.