Social Services Manager (CAP Solano JPA)

WHY JOIN US AT SOLANO COUNTY?

COMMITMENT TO SERVICE

Our mission is to serve the people and to provide a safe and healthy place to live, learn, work and play.

We serve the public in many different ways, including:

• Providing primary medical, dental, substance abuse, mental health and social services to residents, including the uninsured, low-income, and medically underserved, and administering federal, state, and local public assistance programs

• Providing law enforcement services in the unincorporated area of the county

• Protecting the community from public health threats such as communicable diseases

• Coordinating countywide responses to domestic violence and terrorism or other emergencies

• Managing the criminal justice process after arrest (jail, prosecution, defense, probation)

• Supporting other local governments through efficient property tax collection as mandated by the State, County and local jurisdictions; and,

• Administration and enforcement of Federal, State, and Local laws and policies pertaining to environmental health, building construction, and land use planning

OUR EMPLOYEES

Our diverse workforce is committed to fulfilling this mission and does so by exemplifying our IDEAL Core Values, engaging in our day to day work of serving the public with Integrity, Dignity, Excellence, Accountability, and Leadership.

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THE POSITION:

The current vacancy is for the Community Action Partnership Solano Joint Powers Authority (CAP Solano JPA) located in the County Administrator's Office.

We are seeking to hire a Social Services Manager with experience in working with community-based partners and governmental organizations to assist with staffing a joint powers authority. The Community Action Partnership of Solano Joint Powers Authority or CAP Solano JPA is comprised of representatives from all 7 cities as well as Solano County with the goal of implementing a regional approach to addressing homelessness. This position will act as the Executive Director of the CAP Solano JPA.

This is a new position and will lead a new seven-person team that will be staffed up over the course of the next 18 months. The position is with the County but will work on behalf of the JPA. This position is for a limited term funded through June 30, 2029, but has the potential to be extended for another 5-year term.

The permanent location of the position will be in Vacaville, but the position may start at least partially in Fairfield for the first few months. Most of the work will be during business hours, but there is at least one monthly meeting that is in the evening.

The assignment will act as the Executive Director for the CAP Solano JPA and will primarily:

• Provide overall leadership and guidance of the JPA, as well as the Housing First Solano Continuum of Care,
• Be responsible for ensuring execution of all functions of the JPA, including acting as the legal entity for Continuum of Care and Community Services Block Grant funding Collaborative Applicant, and Administrative Entity,
• Work with the JPA and Chair on current and future plans,
• Plan and facilitate JPA mtgs (in coordination with Chair and Executive Team),
• Lead coordination on JPA funded projects (coordinated entry, HMIS, etc.), and
• Assist in developing proposals and managing grants for state and federal funding for homeless services, including developing and implementing required planning processes, such as community meetings, focus groups, public hearings, etc.

There will also be other duties that may be required as other staff get hired, such as setting up a new office, managing communications (website, listserv, etc), budget development, etc. This position will require independence and problem solving, as well as flexibility and managing new situations as the team grows.

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The eligible list established from 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.
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POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Experience: Three years of increasingly responsible experience in a social services program of which one year was in a supervisory capacity. AND

Education: A Bachelor's degree is required from an accredited college or university preferably with a major in Social Work or a related field.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Depending on assignment, candidates for positions in this class may be required to possess a master's degree in social work and a valid Licensed Clinical Social Worker license issues by the State Board of Behavioral Science Examiners.

Possession of or ability to obtain a valid Class C California driver's license may be required.

DOCUMENT SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS:
A Bachelor's Degree is required for this position. All applicants are encouraged to submit either a copy of their college diploma (verifying the degree, date earned and area of specialization) or official/unofficial transcripts (verifying the institution, student, date and degree conferred) by the application review deadline. However, proof of this education requirement must be submitted prior to appointment.

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 (Social Services Manager) and the recruitment number (25-147210-01) in your email or fax.

SELECTION PROCESS:
2/28/2025 - 5:00pm (PST) - Second application review deadline to submit application and required documents.

Date TBD - Oral Board Interviews

01/27/2025 - 5:00pm (PST) - First application review deadline to submit application and required documents.

2/20/2025 - Oral Board Interviews

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.

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 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, licenses, DD-214 if applicable, ADA Accommodation Request) must be submitted by the application review deadline. Resumes are not accepted in lieu of completing the application. You will be evaluated based on the information provided on the application. Please ensure any experience you believe qualifies you for the job is reflected in your application’s employment history. When completing employment details, do not write "see resume", as resumes will not be reviewed and this will be considered an incomplete application.

Previously submitted application materials (i.e. 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.

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: Continuous

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