County of San Mateo
Children's Services Program Manager II (Open and Promotional)
County of San Mateo, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
The County of San Mateo is currently seeking highly qualified applicants for the position of
Children's Services Program Manager II (Open and Promotional)
.
Please view the
online brochure
for a detailed description of this position and instructions on how to apply!
Knowledge of:
Laws, rules and regulations governing the operation of social work agencies, specifically those relating to children and family services.Principles and practices of public administration and program management, including planning, implementation, and evaluation.Principles of personnel training, supervision and evaluation.Principles, methods and techniques of child welfare social work.Theories of human behavior and their practical applications.Psycho-social, medical, and economic interrelationships that result in individual and social abnormalities.Philosophy and function of social work systems.Signs, stages, and dynamics of abuse, and the effects of abuse on child/adult development and behavior.Signs and symptoms of alcohol and drug use/abuse in adults and children and the effects on families.
Skill/Ability to:
Identify and analyze complex socioeconomic issues and problems.Plan, direct, coordinate, implement and evaluate programs and services on a comprehensive, county-wide level to meet needs.Integrate a variety of activities and services to achieve program goals, objectives, and priorities.Apply principles and techniques of community organization.Perform under a great deal of pressure and make accurate decisions under tight time frames.Provide leadership even when challenged with highly stressful or crisis situations.Maintain cooperative working relationships with other program managers and staff, other agencies and the community; enlist and mobilize community support for programs.Work cooperatively with other County departments and public and private organizations.Analyze problems accurately, develop recommendations and take appropriate action to resolve them.Prepare complex and detailed written reports, procedures, grant applications and contracts.Speak effectively to diverse audiences, including professional, clinical and citizen groups.Train staff and coordinate activities of contractors, volunteer groups and staff.
Education and Experience:
Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying.
A typical way to qualify is:Education:
Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in Social Work, Sociology or a related discipline.Experience:
Three years of increasingly responsible experience managing a child welfare service program including significant responsibility for program utilization and/or evaluation or coordination of community resources and policy.Open & Promotional. Anyone may apply .
Current County of San Mateo and County of San Mateo Superior Court of California employees with at least six months (1040 hours) of continuous service in a classified regular, probationary, extra-help/limited term positions prior to the final filing date will receive five points added to their final passing score.
All applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. All examinations will be given in San Mateo County, California, and applicants must participate at their own expense.
IMPORTANT: Applications for this position will only be accepted online.
If you are currently on the County's website, you may click on the
"Apply"
button. If you are not on the County's website, please go to https://jobs.smcgov.org/
to apply.
Online applications must be received by the Human Resources Department before midnight on the final filing date.
TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULEFinal Filing Date:
Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. PSTApplication Screening:
Wednesday, July 17, 2024Panel Interviews:
Wednesday, July 31, 2024
San Mateo County is centrally located between San Francisco, San Jose, and the East Bay. With over 750,000 residents, San Mateo is one of the largest and most diverse counties in California and serves a multitude of culturally, ethnically and linguistically diverse communities.
The County of San Mateo is committed to advancing equity in order to ensure that all employees are welcomed in a safe and inclusive environment. The County seeks to hire, support, and retain employees who reflect our diverse community. We encourage applicants with diverse backgrounds and lived experiences to apply. Eighty percent
of employees surveyed stated that they would recommend the County as a great place to work.
The County of San Mateo is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering diversity, equity and inclusion at all levels.
Analyst: Arlene Cahill ( Children's Services Program Manager I - D236)#J-18808-Ljbffr
Children's Services Program Manager II (Open and Promotional)
.
Please view the
online brochure
for a detailed description of this position and instructions on how to apply!
Knowledge of:
Laws, rules and regulations governing the operation of social work agencies, specifically those relating to children and family services.Principles and practices of public administration and program management, including planning, implementation, and evaluation.Principles of personnel training, supervision and evaluation.Principles, methods and techniques of child welfare social work.Theories of human behavior and their practical applications.Psycho-social, medical, and economic interrelationships that result in individual and social abnormalities.Philosophy and function of social work systems.Signs, stages, and dynamics of abuse, and the effects of abuse on child/adult development and behavior.Signs and symptoms of alcohol and drug use/abuse in adults and children and the effects on families.
Skill/Ability to:
Identify and analyze complex socioeconomic issues and problems.Plan, direct, coordinate, implement and evaluate programs and services on a comprehensive, county-wide level to meet needs.Integrate a variety of activities and services to achieve program goals, objectives, and priorities.Apply principles and techniques of community organization.Perform under a great deal of pressure and make accurate decisions under tight time frames.Provide leadership even when challenged with highly stressful or crisis situations.Maintain cooperative working relationships with other program managers and staff, other agencies and the community; enlist and mobilize community support for programs.Work cooperatively with other County departments and public and private organizations.Analyze problems accurately, develop recommendations and take appropriate action to resolve them.Prepare complex and detailed written reports, procedures, grant applications and contracts.Speak effectively to diverse audiences, including professional, clinical and citizen groups.Train staff and coordinate activities of contractors, volunteer groups and staff.
Education and Experience:
Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying.
A typical way to qualify is:Education:
Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in Social Work, Sociology or a related discipline.Experience:
Three years of increasingly responsible experience managing a child welfare service program including significant responsibility for program utilization and/or evaluation or coordination of community resources and policy.Open & Promotional. Anyone may apply .
Current County of San Mateo and County of San Mateo Superior Court of California employees with at least six months (1040 hours) of continuous service in a classified regular, probationary, extra-help/limited term positions prior to the final filing date will receive five points added to their final passing score.
All applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. All examinations will be given in San Mateo County, California, and applicants must participate at their own expense.
IMPORTANT: Applications for this position will only be accepted online.
If you are currently on the County's website, you may click on the
"Apply"
button. If you are not on the County's website, please go to https://jobs.smcgov.org/
to apply.
Online applications must be received by the Human Resources Department before midnight on the final filing date.
TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULEFinal Filing Date:
Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. PSTApplication Screening:
Wednesday, July 17, 2024Panel Interviews:
Wednesday, July 31, 2024
San Mateo County is centrally located between San Francisco, San Jose, and the East Bay. With over 750,000 residents, San Mateo is one of the largest and most diverse counties in California and serves a multitude of culturally, ethnically and linguistically diverse communities.
The County of San Mateo is committed to advancing equity in order to ensure that all employees are welcomed in a safe and inclusive environment. The County seeks to hire, support, and retain employees who reflect our diverse community. We encourage applicants with diverse backgrounds and lived experiences to apply. Eighty percent
of employees surveyed stated that they would recommend the County as a great place to work.
The County of San Mateo is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering diversity, equity and inclusion at all levels.
Analyst: Arlene Cahill ( Children's Services Program Manager I - D236)#J-18808-Ljbffr