Health Services Manager (Senior)

The Health Services Manager (Senior) plans, organizes, directs and supervises the operations of one or more health programs within the Health and Social Services Department; assists in the development and implementation of policies and procedures related to one or more of service areas; provides staff support to higher level management within the assigned division; serves as a member of the department's management/supervisory team.

This class is characterized by the responsibility for the ongoing management of complex public health programs with multiple funding sources and reporting requirements, policy formulation and a broad scope of community service delivery.  This class also has responsibility for developing and implementing integrated County-wide program activities whose goals, objectives and policies have considerable impact. This class is distinguished from the classification of Mental Health Administrator in that the latter is responsible for assisting a Deputy Director of Health and Human Services with development of goals and objectives planning and implementing programs to serve those needs. 

This position is an "at-will" senior management position and is exempt from the civil service; incumbents serve at the discretion of the Appointment Authority.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Experience: Four years of increasingly responsible experience in a Public Health program of which one year was in a Health and Social Service Manager or equivalent capacity.  

Education:  Bachelor's degree is required from an accredited college or university with a major in Nursing, Psychology, Social Work or a related field applicable to the area of specialization.

 SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Depending on assignment, incumbents in this class may be required to possess a valid certification as a Dietitian issued by the American Dietetic Association or otherwise satisfy the `competent professional authority criteria of WIC program regulations (7 CFR 246) is required, a valid Registered Nursing License issued by the California State Board of Registered Nursing or a certificate in Public Health Nursing issued by the California Board of Medical Quality Assurance or registration as an Occupational Therapist with the American Occupational Therapy Association or a Master's Degree in Public Health.
 
Possession of or ability to obtain a valid Class C California driver's license may be required.

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Based on the information provided in the application documents and answers to the supplemental questions, the best 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 board exam, 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 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.    

Please visit the County of Solano website, http://jobsatsolanocounty.com to apply. All additional application materials as requested in the job announcement (e.g. copies of diploma and/or transcripts, license, certificates) 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 Human Resources’ office, and are due by the final filing date.

Previously submitted application materials (i.e. copies of diploma, DD214, and/or transcripts, etc.) 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.

A Bachelor's Degree is required for this position. All applicants must submit a copy of their college diploma (verifying the degree, date earned and area of specialization) or official/unofficial transcripts (verifying the courses and units completed) by the final filing date. Candidates who fail to submit their diploma or transcripts (if required) by the final filing date will be disqualified from the recruitment.

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 (Health Services Manager - Senior) and the recruitment number (16-137170-01).

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.

Although your answers to the supplemental questions will assist in evaluating your application, the answers to the supplemental questions do not replace your work experience in your application. Please note your responses to these questions should be reflected in your application's work experience.

• Independent travel may be required. 
• Selectees for employment must, as a condition of employment, sign a statement agreeing to comply with Section 11165/11166 of the California Penal Code relating to child abuse reporting and Section 15630 relating to Adult Abuse and reporting. 
• Candidates for some positions in this class will be required to pass a background investigation in accordance with applicable law, regulation and/or policy.

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 an accommodation during any phase of the recruitment/testing/examination process (as detailed in the “Selection Process”), 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.