Social Services Manager CAP Solano JPA
Social Services Manager CAP Solano JPA
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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 lowincome 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 Administrators Office.
We are seeking to hire a Social Services Manager with experience in working with communitybased 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 sevenperson 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 5year 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 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.
Click here to learn more about CAP Solano JPAThe eligible list established from this recruitment will be used to fill fulltime and parttime regular limitedterm or extrahelp positions as vacancies occur or the need arises.
Click here for Social Serivces Manager Job DescriptionPOSITION 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 Bachelors 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 masters 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 drivers license may be required.
DOCUMENT SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS:A Bachelors 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 nonU.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 DocumentsIn addition to uploading attachments when applying online candidates may submit documents by fax toor by email to . Be sure to include the recruitment title (Social Services Manager) and the recruitment numberin your email or fax.SELECTION PROCESS:
2/28/2025 5:00pm (PST) Second application review deadline to submit application and required documents.
3/26/2025 Oral Board Interviews01/27/2025 5:00pm (PST) First application review deadline to submit application and required documents.2/20/2025 Oral Board InterviewsBased on the information provided in the application documents the qualified applicants may be invited for further examination and will either be prescheduled by the Department of Human Resources or be invited to selfschedule. 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 applicants 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 DD214 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 applications 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 resubmitted for this recruitment.Any further questions can be directed to the Department of Human Resources atbusiness hours are MondayFriday 8:00 a.m.5:00 p.m. EOE/AA. Please note that all dates/times listed in the job announcement are Pacific Time.
Americans with Disabilities Act
It is the policy of Solano County that all employment decisions and personnel policies will be applied equally to all County employees and applicants and be based upon the needs of County service job related merit and ability to perform the job.
APPLICANTS WITH DISABILITIES:Qualified individuals with a disability who are able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation and need an accommodation during any phase of the recruitment/testing/examination process (as detailed in the Selection Process) must complete the following Request for Testing Accommodation by Applicants with Disabilities Form.
This form must be received in the Human Resources Department by the application review deadline. Applicants will be contacted to discuss the specifics of the request.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
