The County of Santa Barbara Department of Social Services is accepting applications to fill one current Business Specialist vacancy in for the Adult Services Division located in Santa Maria.

ADULT SERVICES DIVISION:
The Santa Barbara County Department of Social Services Adult Services Division helps elders and dependent adults remain safely in their homes through our three Adult Services programs:

• Adult Protective Services (APS)
• In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS)
• IHSS Public Authority

For more information, visit https://www.countyofsb.org/626/Adult-Services

THE POSITION: The County of Santa Barbara Social Services Department's Adult Services Branch has an exciting opportunity available for a Business Specialist. In this position you will have the opportunity to support the Adult Services Programs through the delivery of exceptional customer service, with a focus on providing guidance to staff in the proper and efficient application of business processes, local, state, and/or federal program regulations, and innovations and efficiencies in service delivery.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Possession of a bachelor’s degree in business administration, sociology, psychology, counseling, child development, geriatrics, social work, public administration, economics, political science, behavioral or health sciences, or closely-related field; OR,
• Possession of an associate’s degree in business administration sociology, psychology, counseling, child development, geriatrics, social work, public administration, economics, political science, behavioral or health sciences, or closely-related field AND two years of experience that would demonstrate basic knowledge of: (a) fiscal management, budgeting, grant preparation and monitoring, and contract management; (b) automated systems; (c) Adult Services management systems; i.e., LEAPS; OR,
• Four years of experience that would demonstrate basic knowledge of: (a) fiscal management, budgeting, grant preparation and monitoring, and contract management; (b) automated systems; (c) Adult Services management systems; i.e., LEAPS; OR,
• A combination of training, education, and/or experience that is equivalent to one of the employment standards listed above and that provides the required competencies.

Note: Applicants who are currently in their final quarter or semester of study leading to the required degree are encouraged to apply. Such applicants may compete in the examination process but may not be considered for appointment until they have attained the required degree.

For more information about the position and to apply, please visit www.sbcountyjobs.com

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $76,411.55 - $105,424.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person