Human Services Division Manager Range A/B

Overview

Under executive direction, the Human Services Division Manager plans, coordinates and administers a human services division comprised of several major program sections in the fields of social, health, or community services, or financial assistance; performs related work as assigned.

There is an additional 3.35% Management Differential which is added to the posted salary for this class.

Range A – $12,063.42 – $13,300.58/month
Range B – $12,042.50 – $14,636.88/month

Knowledge of

• Administrative principles and methods, including goal setting, program development and administration, and employee supervision
• Principles and practices of human services programs related to assigned division functions
• Laws, rules and regulations governing assigned program areas
• Principles and practices of budget development and administration
• Social, political and economic issues influencing program administration
• Available public and private community resources

Ability to

• Plan, organize, 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

Minimum Qualifications

Any combination of education, training and experience likely to provide the required Knowledge and Abilities for this class as described above. Typical ways include:

Possession of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in management field such as public administration, business administration, or health services administration; or in a related human service field such as social work, psychology, public health, health sciences, sociology, or a closely related health field such as life sciences or physical sciences; for some positions, a Master’s degree may be preferred; additional qualifying experience may substitute for degree on a year-for-year basis;

AND

Two (2) years of managerial experience in the field of human services comparable to the County’s Health Program Manager or Human Services Program Manager classes.

APPLICATION

Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. All applicants must complete and submit an online County of Sacramento employment application by 5:00 PM on the posted cut-off date. Click here OR go to www.SacCountyJobs.net to apply.