Senior Program Manager, Social Services

County of Humboldt; Eureka (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Humboldt County seeks a Program Manager II in the Social Services CALWORKS area to oversee total program operations, including employment, eligibility and social services, with supervision over subordinate staff. This role requires advanced leadership to ensure compliance with federal and state laws and effective service delivery.

The position emphasizes policy development, budget management, and coordination across multiple units, with engagement in community organizations and public meetings.

Qualifications

• Experience managing complex social services programs (employment, eligibility, or social services).
• Ability to interpret federal/state laws affecting program operations.
• Ability to develop policies and procedures and prepare program budgets.

Responsibilities

• Assists with managing one or more complex divisions or total program areas within Social Services.
• Directs and coordinates work of multiple units within a total program area.
• Develops policies and procedures for program administration and compliance.
• Prepares or contributes to total program budget planning and monitoring.
• Represents the department at community organizations and meetings.
• Interprets and applies rules and regulations to program operations.
• Performs data entry and reporting for program performance and outcomes.

Skills

Public social services

Supervision

Budget planning

Policy development

Interagency collaboration

Education

Graduate degree in public administration or business administration

Master's degree in Social Work or related two-year counseling program

Job description

Humboldt County seeks a Program Manager II in the Social Services CALWORKS area to oversee total program operations, including employment, eligibility and social services, with supervision over subordinate staff. This role requires advanced leadership to ensure compliance with federal and state laws and effective service delivery.

The position emphasizes policy development, budget management, and coordination across multiple units, with engagement in community organizations and public meetings.