Reasonable Accommodation Program Manager (Hybrid Option)

California Department of Health Care Services; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 86,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid holidays and vacation

Defined retirement program

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

The California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) is seeking a Supervisor I to manage the Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Unit and supervise a group of professional staff. The role includes program planning, design, implementation, evaluation, and enforcement of complex activities mandated by law and policy.

You will oversee OCR staff acting as liaisons for the Disability Advisory Committee, Harassment Prevention Training, and OCR contract management, plus monitor the RA procurement process

Responsibilities

• Oversee the Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Unit and supervise professional staff.
• Assist with program planning, design, implementation, evaluation, and enforcement of complex activities.
• Oversee OCR staff liaison for the Disability Advisory Committee, Harassment Prevention Training, and OCR contract management.
• Monitor the RA procurement process and complete the annual Workforce Analysis.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Program management

Contract management

Data analysis

Communication skills

Job description

Work Location

Sacramento County

Job Description And Duties

Why Join DHCS?

The Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) is the backbone of California's health care safety net. Our success is made possible by the hard work of more than 4,800 DHCS team members and through collaboration with the federal government and other state agencies, counties, and partners for the care of low-income families, children, pregnant women, older adults, and persons with disabilities. This is an exciting opportunity to join our diverse team in the following role.

About this Role

The role of the Supervisor I is to manage the Department's Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Unit and oversee a group of professional staff. The incumbent also assists with program planning, design, implementation, evaluation, and enforcement of complex department-wide activities as mandated by federal and state laws, implementing regulations, executive orders, rules, policies, and procedures. The incumbent personally handles the most complex and sensitive assignments. The incumbent will oversee OCR staff acting as liaisons for the Disability Advisory Committee, Harassment Prevention Training, and OCR contract management. Additional duties include monitoring the RA procurement process and completing the annual Workforce Analysis.

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This position is subject to the Department's Conflict of Interest Code and filing a Statement of Economic Interests (Form 700) when assuming office, annually while in office, and upon leaving office.

This classification was previously known as the Staff Services Manager I classification and is now referred to as the Supervisor I classification, effective January 1, 2026. *See the impacted classifications here .

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

Working Conditions

Please see the Telework Information section below for telework details.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• SUPERVISOR I

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

Position Details

• Job Code #: JC-529232
• Position #(s): 803-060-4800-002
• Working Title: Reasonable Accommodation Program Manager (Hybrid Option)
• Classification: SUPERVISOR I
• $7,172.00 - $8,910.00
• New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
• # of Positions: Multiple
• Work Location: Sacramento County
• Telework: Hybrid
• Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

DHCS' purpose is to provide equitable access to quality health care leading to a healthy California for all.

DHCS is a dynamic organization with ambitious goals and talented, committed employees. We work hard every day to fulfill our vital responsibility to support the delivery of quality health care to Californians.

DHCS is committed to addressing disparities within our organization and in our communities through efforts toward greater diversity, equity, and inclusion.

This is accomplished, in part, by a commitment toward employing a diverse workforce that reflects the many communities we serve, and by promoting and enforcing equal employment opportunity.

Take a look at some of DHCS' recent projects and happenings that our Department has accomplished in the DHCS Newsroom.

Department Website: https://www.dhcs.ca.gov/Pages/AboutUs.aspx

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply. Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s).

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

Required Application Package Documents

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is required and must be included.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

Desirable Qualifications

• Extensive Civil Rights/EEO and RA experience
• Experience with data analysis
• Experience with mandated reporting and timelines
• Ability to reason logically and analyze situations to decide appropriate responses
• Follow oral and written instructions and established procedures; prioritize multiple tasks with impending deadlines; prepare written documents and reports accurately, clearly, and concisely
• Demonstration of excellent customer service skills
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
• Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate staff to produce high quality deliverables and provide high-quality customer service in a positive work environment
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to work independently
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative in promoting and advancing continuous improvement and to maintain flexibility with changing priorities and direction
• Ability to multitask and manage multiple projects with various deadlines

Benefits

• Continuous and ongoing training
• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion program activities
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Additionally, as a team member of the State of California, you may be eligible for many benefits, such as:

• Medical, including health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid Holidays and vacation/leave
• Defined retirement program
• Savings Plus Program (401(k), 457)
• Medical/Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts

Full benefits information can be found on CalHR's California State Civil Service Employee Benefits Summary.

Contact Information

Department Website: https://www.dhcs.ca.gov/Pages/AboutUs.aspx

Hiring Unit Contact:

Ivory Augustine

[phone]

[e-mail]

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.

EEO Contact:

EEO Officer

[phone]

[e-mail]

California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Telework Information & Salary Information

Telework: This position is currently eligible for telework. The amount of telework is at the discretion of the Department and is subject to change consistent with DHCS' Telework Program and Government Code sections 14200 - 14203. Telework is available to California residents, and proof of residency may be required.

Business travel may be required, and reimbursement considers an employee’s designated office and residence subject to regulations and bargaining unit contract provisions. All commute expenses to the reporting location will be the responsibility of the selected candidate.

The DHCS office location for this position is: 1501 Capitol Ave, Sacramento, CA 95814.

Personal Leave Program (PLP) 2025 agreement

Salary: Effective July 1, 2025, the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) implemented the temporary Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025). PLP 2025 directs that each employee receive a temporary reduction in pay in exchange for PLP 2025 leave credits. The temporary salary reduction percentage and the number of PLP 2025 leave credits are based on the position’s associated bargaining unit. The salary range(s) included in this job advertisement do not include the temporary salary reduction. Please reach out to the hiring unit contact listed on this job advertisement for details.

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 workplace. 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.