What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Services Manager I (SSMI) position at California Department of Social Services?
The CA. Department of Social Services' Housing and Homelessness Division is recruiting for a Staff Services Manager I (SSM I).
The Housing and Homelessness Division (HHD) is currently a fully remote workplace. Periodic on-site work may be required for this position. The Staff Services Manager I (SSM I) supervises (3) professional staff and works with stakeholders to integrate social services with housing support services; share best practice and creative solutions to address homelessness; increase access to benefits and client- centered services; and ensure any instance of homelessness is rare, brief, and non-recurring. HMD is responsible for the development, implementation, and evaluation of statewide policies and procedures related to CDSS programs pertaining to homeless prevention, housing support, and mitigation of homelessness.
The Budget Act of 2021 provided a significant and historic total of more than $2 billion for the California Department of Social Services (CDSS) to provide grant funds to counties, tribes, and other eligible entities to establish, continue, and expand housing and homelessness assistance programs to serve clients of local social service agencies with housing supports over the next two budget years. HHD is undergoing extraordinary growth and officially transitioned from a Branch to a Division on July 1st, 2022.
Staff will have the opportunity to help expand and develop this evolving team. We seek candidates who are energetic and mission-driven to assist and lead our team into a new future. Those excited to work on engaging and evolving assignments, to solve complex and ambiguous problems, and engage in continual learning on the job, are encouraged to apply. We are looking for strong collaborators and strategic thinkers, who are able to take initiative and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
HHD fosters a pleasant and flexible working environment. We believe in supporting each other and investing in our team through career development and growth. Our team is passionate and determined, and our work is rewarding.
This position is eligible for a full-time telework schedule under Government Code 14200 for eligible applicants residing in California but may require reporting in-person at headquarters in Sacramento upon request to support Division needs.
This position can be filled in the following locations: ALAMEDA, BUTTE, CONTRA COSTA, BUTTE, CONTRA COSTA, FRESNO, HUMBOLDT , IMPERIAL , INYO ,KERN, LOS ANGELES, MADERA, MENDOCINO, MONTEREY, ORANGE, RIVERSIDE, SACRAMENTO, SAN BERNARDINO, SAN DIEGO, SAN FRANCISCO, SAN JOAQUIN, SAN LUS OBISPO, SAN MATEO, SANTA BARBARA, SANTA CLARA, SHASTA, SOLANO, TULARE, or VENTURA
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Salary: $6,563.00 - $8,153.00/mo.
Must apply through the CalCareers website. Deadline to apply is 7.28.23.
Be sure to take the SSM I exam found on the CalCareers exam search main web page.
Learn more: https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=380846
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $6,563.00 - $8,153.00 per month
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
COVID-19 considerations:
NOTE: Salaries do not reflect reductions arising from the COVID-19 pandemic. Information for actual reductions is available in the Human Resources Manual, Section 2113, Personal Leave Program (PLP) at http://hrmanual.calhr.ca.gov/Home/ManualItem/1/2113.
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Sacramento, CA 95814
Salary : $2 - $6,563
