Senior Manager, Human Services Division

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

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.