What are the responsibilities and job description for the Department of Aging and Adult Services/Office of the Public Guardian District Manager position at SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY, CA?
The Job
The Department of Aging and Adult Services/Office of the Public Guardian is recruiting for District Managers, who plan, organize, and direct the operations of multiple social service units and support staff within an assigned region. This role requires the ability to evaluate programs from a broad, strategic perspective, lead projects in development, and implement new policies and initiatives. The In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) program provides essential in-home care to seniors and adults with disabilities, supporting their ability to live safely and independently. Services include personal care, meal preparation, light housekeeping, and assistance with daily living activities tailored to individual needs.
A current vacancy is available within the In-Home Supportive Services program in the High Desert. This position is responsible for overseeing operations across multiple locations in the region, including-but not limited to-the Barstow, Yucca Valley, and Needles offices.
District Managers perform the following duties: develop, implement and maintain regional program goals in support of the department's business plan and budget; ensure compliance with federal and state laws; evaluate and ensure quality and effectiveness of programs; identify and provide analysis of proposed regulations and impacts; and supervise through subordinate supervisors. District Managers also handle and resolve inquiries and complaints, and participate and provide leadership in joint planning activities with other agencies, departments, community organizations, etc.
For more information regarding job duties, refer to the Department of Aging and Adult Services/Office of the Public Guardian District Manager job description.
EXCELLENT BENEFITS
To review job-specific, benefits, refer to:
Summary of Benefits
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Background Investigation: Prior to appointment, applicants must pass a background investigation, which includes fingerprinting, credit check, and/or medical exam, and also may include drug and/or TB testing.
Travel: Frequent travel throughout the County will be required and may also include State-wide travel. Employees may be required to make provisions for transportation and to use personal vehicles (mileage reimbursement is available). A valid California Class C driver license and proof of automobile liability insurance must be produced and maintained for the individual providing the transportation.
Sponsorship: Please note San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.
Minimum Requirements
Education: A completed Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in behavioral/social science, business/public administration, or a closely related field.
-AND-
Experience: Two (2)years of experience supervising a unit of staff performing social worker duties OR program delivery duties in a human/social services agency. Qualifying experience must include one (1) year of professional-level administrative experience with primary responsibility for 1) overseeing program operations, including development, implementation, and evaluation of programs; or 2) overseeing the agency's budget and management of its fiscal operations, which includes developing budget justification, performing financial analysis of programs and business operations.
Note: Qualifying degrees or coursework must be completed at a college or university accredited by any accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education. Degree or coursework completed outside the U.S. must be accompanied with an evaluation report from a reputable credential evaluation service showing equivalency to degrees or coursework completed at a college or university accredited by any accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education.
Desired Qualifications
A Master's degree in a behavioral science and qualifying experience in a program primarily serving the elderly and adults with disabilities is highly desirable. The ideal candidate will have second-level supervisory or management experience, with strong analytical skills, an ability to evaluate operations from a macro perspective and possess project development experience. The ideal candidate will also have experience developing, coordinating and implementing new programs/policies and/or operational modifications or changes to existing programs in a large department/organization.
Selection Process
There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on the information provided in the application and the Supplemental Questionnaire. You are encouraged to include detailed descriptions of your qualifying experience and skills, as only the most highly qualified applicants will be referred to the Department.
To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the posted filing deadline. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note, if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application we have not received your application.
If you require technical assistance, please follow this link to review the Government Jobs online application guide , or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by the internet connection, computer or browser used to submit the application.
EEO/ADA: San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants.
ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and require accommodations in the testing process, submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form within one week of a recruitment filing deadline.
Veterans’ Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouses or widows/widowers who are not current County employees may receive additional Veterans' Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request these points, please refer to the Veterans' Preference Policy .
For more important details, review the Applicant Information and County Employment Process .
Management Unit
San Bernardino County offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of other voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.
Please review the appropriate Summary of Benefits * for more information
Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County’s Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the Employee Benefits website for more detailed information.
*Retirement benefits subject to change.
Closing Date/Time: 5/8/2026 5:00 PM Pacific
The Department of Aging and Adult Services/Office of the Public Guardian is recruiting for District Managers, who plan, organize, and direct the operations of multiple social service units and support staff within an assigned region. This role requires the ability to evaluate programs from a broad, strategic perspective, lead projects in development, and implement new policies and initiatives. The In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) program provides essential in-home care to seniors and adults with disabilities, supporting their ability to live safely and independently. Services include personal care, meal preparation, light housekeeping, and assistance with daily living activities tailored to individual needs.
A current vacancy is available within the In-Home Supportive Services program in the High Desert. This position is responsible for overseeing operations across multiple locations in the region, including-but not limited to-the Barstow, Yucca Valley, and Needles offices.
District Managers perform the following duties: develop, implement and maintain regional program goals in support of the department's business plan and budget; ensure compliance with federal and state laws; evaluate and ensure quality and effectiveness of programs; identify and provide analysis of proposed regulations and impacts; and supervise through subordinate supervisors. District Managers also handle and resolve inquiries and complaints, and participate and provide leadership in joint planning activities with other agencies, departments, community organizations, etc.
For more information regarding job duties, refer to the Department of Aging and Adult Services/Office of the Public Guardian District Manager job description.
EXCELLENT BENEFITS
To review job-specific, benefits, refer to:
Summary of Benefits
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Background Investigation: Prior to appointment, applicants must pass a background investigation, which includes fingerprinting, credit check, and/or medical exam, and also may include drug and/or TB testing.
Travel: Frequent travel throughout the County will be required and may also include State-wide travel. Employees may be required to make provisions for transportation and to use personal vehicles (mileage reimbursement is available). A valid California Class C driver license and proof of automobile liability insurance must be produced and maintained for the individual providing the transportation.
Sponsorship: Please note San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.
Minimum Requirements
Education: A completed Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in behavioral/social science, business/public administration, or a closely related field.
-AND-
Experience: Two (2)years of experience supervising a unit of staff performing social worker duties OR program delivery duties in a human/social services agency. Qualifying experience must include one (1) year of professional-level administrative experience with primary responsibility for 1) overseeing program operations, including development, implementation, and evaluation of programs; or 2) overseeing the agency's budget and management of its fiscal operations, which includes developing budget justification, performing financial analysis of programs and business operations.
Note: Qualifying degrees or coursework must be completed at a college or university accredited by any accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education. Degree or coursework completed outside the U.S. must be accompanied with an evaluation report from a reputable credential evaluation service showing equivalency to degrees or coursework completed at a college or university accredited by any accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education.
Desired Qualifications
A Master's degree in a behavioral science and qualifying experience in a program primarily serving the elderly and adults with disabilities is highly desirable. The ideal candidate will have second-level supervisory or management experience, with strong analytical skills, an ability to evaluate operations from a macro perspective and possess project development experience. The ideal candidate will also have experience developing, coordinating and implementing new programs/policies and/or operational modifications or changes to existing programs in a large department/organization.
Selection Process
There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on the information provided in the application and the Supplemental Questionnaire. You are encouraged to include detailed descriptions of your qualifying experience and skills, as only the most highly qualified applicants will be referred to the Department.
To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the posted filing deadline. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note, if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application we have not received your application.
If you require technical assistance, please follow this link to review the Government Jobs online application guide , or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by the internet connection, computer or browser used to submit the application.
EEO/ADA: San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants.
ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and require accommodations in the testing process, submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form within one week of a recruitment filing deadline.
Veterans’ Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouses or widows/widowers who are not current County employees may receive additional Veterans' Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request these points, please refer to the Veterans' Preference Policy .
For more important details, review the Applicant Information and County Employment Process .
Management Unit
San Bernardino County offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of other voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.
Please review the appropriate Summary of Benefits * for more information
Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County’s Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the Employee Benefits website for more detailed information.
*Retirement benefits subject to change.
Closing Date/Time: 5/8/2026 5:00 PM Pacific