Strategic Leader, Human Services Division

County of Sacramento; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 147,000 - 179,000; Full time

Job summary

County of Sacramento is seeking a Human Services Division Manager to plan, coordinate and administer a large, multi‑section division addressing social, health and community services. You will lead a sizeable staff and shape program direction under executive guidance.

The role emphasizes budgeting, regulatory understanding and collaboration with diverse stakeholders to improve community outcomes and service delivery across the county. Strong leadership and communication are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in management field such as public administration, business administration, or health services administration; master’s degree may be preferred.
• Two (2) years of managerial experience in human services comparable to County Health Program Manager or Human Services Program Manager.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and administer a comprehensive human services division with large and complex services and programs.
• Select, motivate, manage and evaluate a large staff and provide for their training and professional development.
• Develop and implement goals, objectives, policies, procedures, work standards and internal controls for the division.
• Analyze complex administrative and regulatory problems, evaluate alternatives and adopt effective courses of action.
• Prepare clear and concise reports, correspondence and presentations.
• Exercise sound independent judgment within general policy guidelines.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work.

Skills

Administrative principles

Budget development

Program administration

Public administration

Social services knowledge

Regulatory awareness

Independent judgment

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's degree in management or related field

Two years managerial experience in human services

Job description

County of Sacramento is seeking a Human Services Division Manager to plan, coordinate and administer a large, multi‑section division addressing social, health and community services. You will lead a sizeable staff and shape program direction under executive guidance.

The role emphasizes budgeting, regulatory understanding and collaboration with diverse stakeholders to improve community outcomes and service delivery across the county. Strong leadership and communication are essential for success.