Social Services Manager

Solano County; Fairfield (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Solano County Health and Social Services (ODAS) seeks a seasoned public or nonprofit leader to serve as Social Services Manager and Executive Director of NSAAA. Lead complex aging and disability programs, manage contracts and budgets, ensure regulatory compliance, and guide cross-jurisdictional collaboration with Napa County and county leadership.

The role requires strategic planning, performance management, and a commitment to equitable, person-centered services for older adults, people with

Qualifications

• Experience managing publicly funded human-services programs.
• Experience with large budgets and provider contracts.
• Knowledge of state and federal compliance, audits, and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Direct and supervise social services programs in Solano County.
• Provide staff support to management and participate in the division's leadership team.
• Oversee NSAAA Executive Director duties and collaborate with Napa and Solano County leadership.

Skills

Public leadership

Budget oversight

Contract oversight

Regulatory compliance

Strategic planning

Performance management

Intergovernmental collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work or related field

Job description

Solano County Health and Social Services, Older and Disabled Adult Services (ODAS), is recruiting
for a Social Services Manager to serve as Executive Director of the Napa/Solano Area Agency on Aging (NSAAA).

It is the mission of Older and Disabled Adult Services (ODAS) to provide access to services and resources that sustain health and well-being, support independent lifestyles and promote physical safety and emotional security for older and disabled adults and children in Solano County.

ODAS provides social services to Solano County residents who are older adults (age 60 and older), adults with disabilities (ages 18 to 59), and minors with disabilities (ages 0 to 17).

ODAS programs includes:

• Adult Protective Services (APS)
• The Public Guardian's Office (PG)
• In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS)
• Public Authority (PA)
• Napa and Solano Area Agency on Aging (AAA)

To learn more about Older and Disabled Adult Services (ODAS), please visit Older and Disabled Adult Services (ODAS).

THE POSITION

Solano County is seeking an experienced public service professional to serve as a Social Services Manager. Social Services Managers organize, direct, and supervise the activities of one or more social services programs serving a population group within Solano County; assist in the development, implementation, and evaluation of policies and procedures related to program activities; provide staff support to higher-level management within the assigned division; and serve as members of the department’s management/supervisory team.

The Older and Disabled Adult Services (ODAS) Division of the Health and Social Services Department currently has one (1) full-time vacancy for Social Services Manager. This position will serve as Executive Director of the Napa/Solano Area Agency on Aging (NSAAA).

NSAAA is the federally designated Area Agency on Aging for Planning and Service Area 28, serving Napa and Solano Counties through a Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement (JEPA). Under the JEPA, Solano County serves as the administering agency, while Napa and Solano Counties jointly operate the Area Agency on Aging and share responsibility for planning, priority setting, funding, and oversight of services for older adults.

The Executive Director will provide strategic, operational, fiscal, and administrative leadership for this two-county regional program; support the NSAAA Oversight Board; work in consultation with the federally required Advisory Council; and maintain strong working relationships with both Napa and Solano County leadership. The position will oversee approximately $5 million in annual funding, a network of community-based providers, more than 50 contracts, and related aging and disability programs.

The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill full-time and part-time regular, limited-term, or extra-help positions as vacancies occur or the need arises.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

The ideal candidate is an experienced public or nonprofit-sector leader who can navigate complex program, fiscal, regulatory, contractual, and intergovernmental environments. They will bring demonstrated experience managing publicly funded human-services programs, significant budgets and provider contracts, regulatory compliance, audits, strategic planning, and performance management. Experience in aging or disability services is highly desirable, along with the ability to quickly translate complex requirements into effective operations.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• Leadership experience in public or nonprofit human services, ideally in aging or disability services.
• Strong budget, contract, and provider oversight experience.
• Knowledge of state and federal compliance, audits, and regulatory requirements.
• Proven ability to work effectively across multiple jurisdictions, boards, government officials, and community partners.
• Skill in strategic planning, performance management, and resource allocation.
• Strong communication skills and sound organizational judgment.
• A collaborative and accountable leadership style, with the ability to set clear expectations for staff and contractors.
• A commitment to equitable, person-centered services for older adults, adults with disabilities, and caregivers.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Experience: Three years of increasingly responsible experience in a social services program of which one year was in a supervisory capacity.

Education: A Bachelor's degree is required from an accredited college or university preferably with a major in Social Work or a related field.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Depending on assignment, candidates for positions in this class may be required to possess a master's degree in social work and a valid Licensed Clinical Social Worker license issues by the State Board of Behavioral Science Examiners.

Possession of or ability to obtain a valid Class C California driver's license may be required.

SELECTION PROCESS

10/16/2026 – 5:00pm (PST) - application review deadline to submit application and required documents.

Based on the information provided in the application documents, the qualified applicants may be invited for further examination and will either be pre-scheduled by the Department of Human Resources or be invited to self-schedule. All applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. Depending upon the number of applications received, the selection process may consist of an initial application screening, a mandatory information meeting, a supplemental questionnaire assessment, a written and/or practical exam, an oral board exam, or any combination listed. Responses to supplemental questions may be used as screening and testing mechanisms and will be used to assess an applicant’s ability to advance in the process; as such, responses to supplemental questions should be treated as test examination responses. Information contained herein does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.

All potential new hires and employees considered for promotion to management, confidential positions or unrepresented positions will be subject to a background and reference check after contingent job offer is accepted. These provisions are subject to change.

RETIREES - Solano County invites all to apply for positions; however pursuant to Government Code Section 21221(h) and 21224, hiring restrictions may apply to California Public Sector Pension Plan Retirees.

Any further questions can be directed to the Department of Human Resources at [phone], business hours are Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. EOE/AA

Please note that all dates/times listed in the job announcement are Pacific Time.

DOCUMENT SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS

A Bachelor's Degree is required for this position.

All applicants are encouraged to submit either a copy of their college diploma (verifying the degree, date earned and area of specialization) or official/unofficial transcripts (verifying the institution, student, date and degree conferred) by the application deadline.

PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING

Candidates who attended a college or university that is accredited by a foreign or non-U.S. accrediting agency must have their educational units evaluated by an educational evaluation service. The result must be submitted to the Human Resources Department no later than the close of the final filing deadline. Please contact the local college or university to learn where this service can be obtained.