Social Services Manager

Protecting the Children of Solano County and strengthening their families

The Health and Social Services Department's responsibilities include providing health, mental health, substance abuse and social services to the community as well as administering federal, state and local public assistance programs.

Child Welfare Services Division  

The mission of Solano County Child Welfare Services Division is to protect children from abuse and neglect by strengthening their families or finding safe, permanent homes so that they can grow into healthy, productive adults.  To accomplish our mission, we will be working with our community partners.  

To learn more about the Health and Social Services Department, and the services we provide to the children and families in Solano County, please visit our website http://www.solanocounty.com/depts/hss/default.asp

Solano County is seeking an experienced public service professional to serve as the Social Services Manager in the Child Welfare Services Division.

Social Services Managers organize, direct and supervise the activities of one or more social services programs to serve a population group within the Child Welfare Services Division; assists in the development, implementation and evaluation of policies and procedures related to program activities; provides staff support to higher level management within the assigned division; serves as a member of the department's management/supervisory team.

The successful candidate for this position must demonstrate strong leadership skills, flexibility, creativity and the ability to work effectively to foster positive and harmonious working relationships, and experience working with a diverse staff and community groups. 

The successful candidate will have directly supervised Social Services program while exhibiting:    

- A demonstrated commitment to public service.  
- A firm commitment to providing the highest quality of service to staff and the community.  
- Sensitivity and responsiveness to advocacy, constituents and employee organizations.  
- Excellent interpersonal and team building skills.  
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.  

To review the full job description which includes examples of duties, please visit:
http://www.solanocounty.com/civicax/filebank/blobdload.aspx?blobid=16010

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

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.

Solano County offers a comprehensive benefit package to full and part-time employees which includes a cafeteria-style medical package with health benefits offered through CalPERS. The County contributes 75% of the Kaiser family rate for the Bay area for coverage that begins the first of the month following date of hire. The County offers a cash back provision for those who choose employee-only medical coverage or those who waive medical insurance coverage. Dental and vision insurances for the employee and eligible dependents are paid 100% by the County.

 Solano County participates in CalPERS retirement, and contributes to Social Security.

Vacation is accrued at approximately 10 days per year for the first 78 full time pay periods (approximately 3 years). Sick leave accrues at approximately 12 days per year. Additionally, the County observes 12 fixed, paid holidays per year.

Effective July 1 of each year, employees are granted 80 hours of Administrative Leave.

To review complete benefits information, please visit:
http://www.solanocounty.com/civicax/filebank/blobdload.aspx?blobid=16483 

11/21/2014 - Final Filing Date for Applications
11/25/2014 - Qualifications Review
12/04/2014 - Oral Board Interviews
12/05/2014 - Establish Eligible List
12/05/2014 - Tentative date to certify names to the hiring department

Based on the information provided in the application documents, the qualified applicants will be invited for further examination. 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 written and/or practical exam, an oral interview, or any combination listed. 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.

A minimum score of 70% is required to continue in the selection process.

Please visit the County of Solano website, www.jobsatsolanocounty.com, to apply. All additional application materials as requested in the job announcement (e.g. copies of diploma and/or transcripts, certificates, DD-214) must be submitted with a document cover sheet, available on the County's employment website: http://www.jobaps.com/Solano/sup/doccover.pdf or at the of Human Resources’ office, and are due by the final filing date. Previously submitted application materials for prior recruitments will not be applied for this recruitment but must be re-submitted for this recruitment.  

Questions can be directed to the Human Resources Department at (707) 784-6170 or at 675 Texas Street, Suite 1800 Fairfield. The office is open Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. EOE/AA

Candidates will be required to submitted a copy of their college diploma or a copy of their official/unofficial transcript and other required documentations to verify that they meet the education, training, and/or certification requirement(s) of the position.  Failure to submit the required documents, upon request, will result in disqualification from the selection process. 

PLEASE NOTE: 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 recruitment. Please contact the local college or university to learn where this service can be obtained.

In addition to uploading attachments when applying online, candidates may submit documents in-person, by mail at Solano County Department of Human Resources 675 Texas Street, Suite 1800, Fairfield CA 94533, by fax to (707) 784-3424, or by email at recruitment@solanocounty.com.  When submitting documents in-person, by mail or by fax, include the recruitment title (e.g., Office Assistant II) and the recruitment number (e.g., 12-123456-01).

This Supplemental Questionnaire will be used to determine applicants’ qualifications for this position and whether they will continue in the recruitment process; therefore, applicants are encouraged to answer all questions thoroughly and completely.  Omitted information will not be considered or assumed.  Applicants who have no experience in a specific area are recommended to state "no experience in this area" instead of leaving the space blank.

Describe your experience in the following areas. In your answer include your employer, your job title, employment dates in which these duties were performed, your role, number of staff supervised, and your level of contribution and authority.

1. Planning, organizing and supervising the operations and activities of social services programs in Child Welfare Services
2. Developing, implementing and evaluating policies and procedures
3. Performance Evaluation
4. Progressive Discipline
5. Training/Coaching/Mentoring Staff 

To be eligible, applicant must have served at least 181 consecutive days of active duty in the Armed Forces of the United States and have received either an honorable discharge or a general discharge under honorable conditions.  A copy of the DD214, showing discharge type, must be received in the Human Resources Department by the final filing date. Applicants who have a service connected disability must submit a recent award letter from the VA stating they are receiving disability benefits for service connected reasons.  Disability must be rated at least 10% to be eligible for disabled veteran's points. 

Veteran applicants for initial County employment with an honorable or general under honorable conditions shall have five (5) points added to their combined score.  Disabled veterans shall have ten (10) points added to their combined score.  Veteran preference points will only be added to passing scores in competitive open examinations.

It is the policy of Solano County that all employment decisions and personnel policies will be applied equally to all County employees and applicants and be based upon the needs of County service, job related merit, and ability to perform the job.

APPLICANTS WITH DISABILITIES:  Qualified individuals with a disability, who are able to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, and need special testing arrangements, must complete the following Request for Testing Accommodation by Applicants with Disabilities Form: http://webstartadmin/civica/filebank/blobdload.asp?BlobID=6664. This form must be received in the Human Resources Department by the final filing date of the recruitment.  Applicants will be contacted to discuss the specifics of the request.

Located 45 miles northeast of San Francisco and 45 miles southwest of Sacramento, Solano County is home to rolling hills, waterfronts and fertile farmland.

Solano offers a blend of agriculture, corporate business, cultural venues, festivals and events, and provides residents with many recreation and entertainment choices. The County is also home to Travis Air Force Base.

With its strategic location, affordable housing, natural resources, responsible land use planning, and attractive quality of life, Solano County is a great place to live, learn, work and play.

County Population (January 2012): 413,786

The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provision contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice.  

SOLANO COUNTY IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER