Description

The County of Yolo is recruiting to fill one (1) regular, full-time position in the class of Health and Services Manager II at the Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA). The eligible list that is established as a result of this recruitment will be used to fill current and future vacancies in this class as they become available.

Essential Functions

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Directly or through supervisory staff selects, trains, motivates, and evaluates assigned personnel; provides or coordinates staff training; works with employees to correct deficiencies; implements discipline and termination procedures.
• Oversees and participates in the development of the program's annual budget; participates in forecasting funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; monitors and approves expenditures; implements adjustments; writes and/or reviews grant proposals and participates in developing strategies to obtain funding.
• Monitors the ongoing activities of contractors for performance and to ensure compliance with grant requirements, contracts, and state regulations; coordinates with public and private agency partners to ensure the efficient and effective administration of services.
• Manages and participates in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for assigned programs; recommends and administers policies and procedures.
• Develops effective working relationships with community groups and representatives and other service units or agencies; represents the department and/or county on local, regional, or state committees and task forces to interpret and exchange information and to assure cooperation in achieving the goals of the department and/or county.
• Identifies opportunities for improving service delivery methods and procedures; identifies resource needs; obtains approval for improvements as needed/required; implements improvements.
• Maintains current knowledge of Federal, State and local laws, regulations, policies and procedures that govern program operations; reviews, analyzes, interprets and implements Federal and State laws, regulations and court decisions; stays current of new trends and innovations related to the field of work.
• Provides information and statistical data to the State, public agencies and interested groups.
• Responds to and resolves difficult and sensitive customer and client inquiries and complaints; and provides professional and technical consultation and assistance to staff.
• Ensures that departmental standards and legal mandates are maintained through analysis and management reports and controls; disseminates information to staff to ensure continued compliance.
• Directs analytical research, studies, and reports relative to planning, monitoring and evaluation of programs; prepares analytical and statistical reports on operations and activities.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Employment Standards

Education: A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in public administration, business administration, health administration, public health, nursing, psychology, social science, social work, behavioral science, or a related field; Master's Degree in related field preferred AND
Experience: Three (3) years of progressively responsible professional experience in the delivery of health, mental health, and/or social services programs. At least one (1) year must have been in a supervisory capacity.
Note: Some positions within this class may require possession of a Master's degree in Public Health, Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, Marriage and Family Counseling, Gerontology, or Vocational Rehabilitation; OR a Master's degree in another subject area which meets the following criteria: is from a two year program in an accredited school; requires a minimum of 45 units; has a two-semester field placement dealing with marriage, family and child issues and supervised by an LCSW or higher; and required social work caseload management and on-going counseling.
Note: Some positions within this class may require possession of licensure or certificate as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Marriage Family Therapist, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Registered Nurse, Registered Dietician, or Public Health Nurse.
License: This class requires incumbents to possess and maintain a valid California driver's license, Class C or higher, to carry out job related duties. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to a physical or mental disability may request a reasonable accommodation.
Knowledge Of:

• Principles and practices of management and organizational theory, including planning, organizational design, business finance, business development, project management, and organizational effectiveness
• Principles and practices of supervision, discipline, leadership, mentoring, and training
• Federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations related to assigned programs and functions
• Socioeconomic conditions and trends which affect delivery of health and human services
• Funding resources and structure in a health and human services setting
• Principles and practices of state and local government contract administration
• Generally accepted theories, concepts and techniques of community health, behavioral health and/or social services programming
• Office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and other specialized applications related to area of assignment
• English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation

• Select, supervise, train, and evaluate staff; plan, coordinate, assign, and review the work of subordinate staff; and investigate and resolve disciplinary issues
• Work independently, prioritize work, coordinate activities and meet critical deadlines
• Establish appropriate program goals and objectives
• Develop, monitor and interpret budgets and other financial documents
• Develop and maintain cooperative, effective working relationships with others, including being sensitive to social, economic and cultural differences of clients and their families
• Participate effectively in community activities, and effectively utilize community services and resources
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing
• Interpret and apply applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations
• Apply customer service skills, including the identification of customer needs and follow up to ensure customer commitments have been met
• Gather, analyze and summarize a variety of data and information
• Exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality of information

Application & Selection Process

Application Process

It is highly recommended that you print this job bulletin for future reference.

Your application should highlight all relevant education, training, and experience, and clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position as of the closing date. Application information must be current, concise, and related to the requirements in this job announcement. A resume should be included with your application; however, it will not substitute for the information requested on the application. In addition to a completed application resume, applicants are required to submit a completed supplemental questionnaire, and verification of education for this position. Incomplete applications will be disqualified.

Additional documents may be submitted to the Yolo County Human Resources Office in any one or more of the following ways:

• As an attachment to the online application
• By e-mail to hhsa.jobs@yolocounty.org
• By hand-delivery to 625 Court Street, Room 101, Woodland, CA 95695. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

All required documents must be received by the Human Resources Office by the closing date. Postmarks will not be accepted. Human Resources is not responsible for the untimely delivery of materials sent via U.S./specialized mail, or County interoffice mail.

• Screen for Minimum Qualifications week of 4/28/2024
• Screen for Best Qualified week 5/5/2024
• Department Selection Interviews TBD
• Reference Checks
• Conditional Job Offer, pending:
  • Pre-Employment Exams
    • Drug & Alcohol Screen
    • Department of Justice LiveScan
  • Proof of Vaccination or Exemption
• Confirmed Job Offer
• Estimated Start Date: June 2024

Verification of Certification
Acceptable forms of certification and/or formal training documentation are certificates that list the applicant's name, institution name, course title and date the certificate was awarded. If applicable, the verifying documentation should include a certification/license number as well as an expiration date.

The supplemental questions are designed to elicit specific information regarding a candidate’s experience, education, and training. Responses should be consistent with the information on your application and are subject to verification. If a job included responsibilities applicable to several questions, separate the different functions of the job to answer all the questions completely. Resumes or referral to the application or other questionnaire responses will not be accepted in lieu of completing each question. If you have no experience, write "no experience" for the appropriate question. Based upon responses to the supplemental questionnaire, the applicant’s education, training, and experience will be evaluated to determine those applicants that are best qualified.

For questions about the position or about employment with the County, please contact Human Resources by e-mail at hhsa.jobs@yolocounty.org or by phone at (530) 666-8600.

Yolo County, a place where YOU belong!

The average person spends one third of their life at work. Why not spend that time in an environment where you are seen for who you are, celebrated for the diversity you bring, and valued for your potential to contribute to an innovative and dynamic workforce? Yolo County is committed to creating and sustaining an inclusive and equitable workplace which supports and values our diverse community.

Come join us! This is where YOU belong.

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• CalPERS Retirement
• Deferred Compensation Plans
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Vacation, Sick, and Administrative Leave
• Holidays & Floating Holidays
• Disability Plans
• Social Security & Medicare