PROGRAM MANAGER II

Program Manager II

The Department of Social Services is recruiting to establish a Program Manager II list. This is an open recruitment and eligible department employees are encouraged to apply.

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Under direction, manages and supervises the programs, services, and staff of a district or major program services section of the Department of Social Services; and does other work as required. These classes typically work under the direction of an assistant or deputy director, or major division manager.

The Program Manager II class is used in local public social services agencies to provide management and supervision of employment, eligibility and / or social services programs. Some positions may have additional responsibility for administrative services units.

Under direction, independently manages complex and larger major program(s), or acts as branch office manager for a district or satellite office.

The Family and Children's Services (FCS) Front-End Program Manager II position is responsible for planning, administration, and oversight of :

• Pre-Placement Preventative Services
• Screening and intake functions including the Child Abuse Hotline and Emergency Response, and
• The after-hours program.

The ideal candidate must be flexible, approachable, and able to manage crisis situations. The ideal candidate must also have thorough knowledge of child abuse reporting laws, safety and risk assessment, and child abuse investigation practices.

Incumbents in this classification receive supervision from the deputy director, the director, or other upper-level department management. Program Manager II positions provide direction to subordinate managers, supervisors and other assigned staff in employment, eligibility, and social services programs.

Examples of important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following :

Knowledge of :

Working knowledge of :

Skills :

Minimum qualifications :

One (1) year of experience performing duties comparable to a Program Manager I.

OR

Two (2) years of experience comparable to an Eligibility Supervisor, Employment & Training Worker Supervisor, Social Worker Supervisor I or II, or Staff Services Manager I or II.

OR

A graduate degree in Public Administration or Business Administration or a Masters Degree in Social Work from a two-year Counseling program AND one (1) year supervisory or managerial experience in Employment, Eligibility, or Social Services programs in a public social services agency.

The ability to speak, read, and write Spanish in addition to English would be an asset in this position but is not required.

Employees who drive on County business to carry out job-related duties must possess a valid CA Driver License for the class vehicle driven.

The Department of Social Services will conduct a thorough background and reference check process which includes a Department of Justice fingerprint check. Monterey County, like all employers, is required to verify an employee's right to work in the United States. Accordingly, on the first day of employment, employees must have and show those documents that verify their legal right to work in the United States. Examples of accepted documentation are a U.S. Passport or Alien Registration Card, or a driver's license and Social Security Card, or a driver's license and U.S. Birth Certificate.

Additionally, our agency requires a valid social security card in order to process employee paychecks. Accordingly, on the first day of employment, employees must have and show this document.

Government agencies accessing US government information, which includes federal tax information must ensure that background investigation requirements for all agency employees and contractors that have access to federal tax information are consistent with the IRS background investigation requirements for access to federal tax information. A background check may be required if the position requires access to these types of records. Background requirements consist of three components which include, fingerprinting, citizenship verification, and local law enforcement checks. Applicable agencies must conduct an investigation during the time of hire and ensure an investigation is conducted 10 years from the date of the previous background investigation for each employee that has access to federal tax information.