The mission of Solano County Health and Social Services Department is to promote healthy, safe and stable lives.
The Department's vision is for a healthy, safe and stable community.
The values of Health & Social Services are: - Diversity
- Respect
- Integrity
- Fairness
- Transparency
- Equity
- Responsiveness
Click here to learn more about the Department of Health and Social Services THE POSITION The Department of Health and Social Services is recruiting for Special Programs Supervisors to plan, organize, direct, and supervise the work of staff performing program support duties of either quality control, appeals, or training which require substantial involvement in both the public assistance and employment services programs.
The current vacancies are located in the Special Investigations Bureau and Employment and Eligibility Divisions.
The eligible list created as a result of this recruitment will be used to fill full-time and part-time regular, limited-term or extra-help positions as vacancies occur or the need arises. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS Experience: Broad and diverse experience in multiple public assistance benefits programs including:
Two years of experience performing duties equivalent to an Employment Resources Specialist III (Employment and Training Worker III) or an Eligibility Benefits Specialist III (Eligibility Worker III) in a California County Department of Social Services. If the III level experience does not include one year of lead or supervisory experience, one year of lead or supervisory experience in any field in other work experience is required,
OR One year of experience performing duties equivalent to an Eligibility Benefits Specialist Supervisor (Eligibility Supervisor), Employment Resources Specialist Supervisor, Special Programs Supervisor, or Program Specialist.
Education: An Associate’s degree or completion of equivalent credit units from an accredited college or university is required preferably in behavioral science, business administration, humanities, public administration, social science or a related field. (Please see Document Submittal Requirements section below for more information).
A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in the above fields of study or a related field is preferred.
A Bachelor’s degree in the above field of study or a related field may be substituted for one year of the required experience except for the lead or supervisory experience.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS - Driver's License: Possession of a valid California Class C Drivers License may be required at the time of appointment. Loss of the Class C Drivers License is a cause for discipline. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to a physical disability will be considered for accommodation on a case-by-case basis.
- Assignment Requirements: Some positions in these classes may require work in an out-station location or in a setting with other professionals integrated as a team.
- Travel: Independent travel may be required.
- Child Abuse Reporting: Selectees for employment must as a condition of employment sign a statement agreeing to comply with Section 11166 of the California Penal Code relating to child abuse reporting.
Click here for the ‘Special Programs Supervisor' Job Description SELECTION PROCESS 05/15/2024 - Deadline to submit application and any required documents. 06/10/2024 - Tentative week for oral board exam for most qualified applicants. Based on the information provided in the application documents, the qualified applicants may be invited for further examination and will either be pre-scheduled by the Department of Human Resources or be invited to self-schedule.
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 supplemental questionnaire assessment, a written and/or practical exam, an oral board exam, or any combination listed. Responses to supplemental questions may be used as screening and testing mechanisms and will be used to assess an applicant’s ability to advance in the process; as such, responses to supplemental questions should be treated as test examination responses. Information contained herein does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.
A minimum score of 70% is required to continue in the selection process, unless otherwise announced.
All potential new hires and employees considered for promotion to management, confidential positions 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 qualified candidates 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.
HOW TO APPLY Applications must be submitted through the NEOGOV system. Paper copies of applications are not accepted. All additional application materials as requested in the job announcement (degree/transcripts, certificates, DD-214 if applicable, ADA Accommodation Request) must be submitted
by the final filing deadline. Previously submitted application materials (e.g., copies of diploma and/or transcripts, etc.) for prior recruitments will not be applied for this recruitment but must be re-submitted for this recruitment .
Any further questions can be directed to the Department of Human Resources at (707) 784-6170, business hours are Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. EOE/AA
Please note that all dates/times listed in the job announcement are Pacific Time.
DOCUMENT SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS An Associate's degree/college units (or higher) 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 transcripts (official or unofficial, which verify the student, institution, courses and units completed) by the final filing deadline. Candidates who fail to submit their degree or transcripts
by the final filing deadline will be disqualified from the recruitment.
PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING: 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.
How to Submit Your Documents In addition to uploading attachments when applying online, candidates may submit documents by fax to (707) 784-3424, or by email to recruitment@solanocounty.com. Be sure to include the recruitment title (Special Programs Supervisor) and the recruitment number (24-445060-01) in your email or fax.
VETERAN'S PREFERENCE POINTS To be eligible, applicant must have served at least 181 consecutive days of active duty in the Armed Forces of the United States and have received either an honorable discharge or a general discharge under honorable conditions. A COPY OF THE DD 214, SHOWING DISCHARGE TYPE (GENERALLY COPY 4), MUST BE RECEIVED IN THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT BY THE FINAL FILING DEADLINE. Applicants who have a service-connected disability must also submit a recent award letter from the VA stating they are receiving disability benefits for service-connected reasons.
Veteran applicants for initial County employment with an honorable or general under conditions discharge shall receive five (5) points added to their combined score. Disabled veterans rated at not less than 30% disability shall have ten (10) points added to their combined score. Veteran’s preference points will only be added to passing scores in competitive open examinations.
We offer a benefits package to employees which includes health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
To learn more, view our benefits summary .
Closing Date/Time: 5/15/2024 12:00 AM Pacific
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