Program Manager II (Child & Adult Services Division)
Role summary
The County of Colusa Department of Health & Human Services is seeking a Program Manager II to oversee child and adult services programs. This role involves program development, implementation, compliance monitoring, and reporting to the California Department of Social Services. The Program Manager will directly supervise social worker supervisors and social services assistants, and other unit staff as needed. The position offers a 37.5-hour work week with potential for hybrid work arrangements and a focus on work-life balance. This is a full-time government role within the social services domain, emphasizing program management and supervision.
## Definition & Distinguishing Characteristics
Join the County of Colusa Department of Health & Human Services as a Program Manager II and play a key role in supporting and improving the well-being of our community!
Have you always had a passion for helping others? Do you enjoy being actively involved in helping families achieve positive outcomes that make their lives better?
Then Colusa County Department of Health and Human Services is the place for you! We are the largest department in the county, with over 80 staff members. Our agency serves Colusa County residents by administering social services programs, including CalWORKs, CalFresh, Medi-Cal, In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS), Adult and Children’s Services, Public Health, and Housing. We have a strong leadership team that provides ongoing support for daily operations and helps our employees reach their full potential. If you're interested, checkout the job description HERE.
This recruitment will be used to fill an upcoming vacancy and establish an eligibility list to fill other potential openings without reposting.
What's This Job All About:
The Program Manager is responsible for the oversight of all child and adult services programs. This includes development, implementation, on-going compliance monitoring, and is responsible for all required reporting to the California Department of Social Services. The position directly supervises the social worker supervisors and the social services assistants. Supervision is also provided to other unit staff as needed.
At the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), we work a 37.5 full-time work week, with the option of a flex-schedule and potential upcoming opportunities to work remote 1-2 days per week (depending on position). This allows our staff to find a work-life balance that best fits their needs. Our staff enjoy coming to work, where every day is different and they have the opportunity to impact members of our community by providing excellent customer service and access to available services
Embracing the Colusa County Work Culture:
Working for Colusa County offers a unique work lifestyle that blends professional fulfillment with the tranquility of working in a rural and beautiful environment. Our county agencies take pride in our ability to work as a team. We have a collaborative and positive work environment where everyone has something to contribute, and everyone matters!
How do we make a difference?
Department of Health & Human Services employees are dedicated to serving Colusa County residents by offering services that improve their health, promote their well-being, and help them become productive and independent contributors to our community.
What are the benefits?
- A beautiful, safe community in which to work and serve.
- A caring, empathetic, & fun work family that you will be welcomed into.
- A job with WORK-LIFE BALANCE
- Competitive salary commensurate with education & experience
- A LIFETIME PAYCHECK (3% @ 60 for Classic Members and 2% @ 62 for New Members) –*As long as you work for 5 years and vest in the CalPERS system, you will receive a retirement paycheck for the rest of your life.*
- Amazing health care BENEFITS at NO COST to you–*Unless you choose a premium health care plan.*
- Authentically kind and engaged leadership who truly enjoy developing staff.
- 457 Deferred Compensation.
- PAID vacation, PAID holidays (15), and PAID leave if you get sick.
- Vacation Parity–*Previous service with a public agency counts towards vacation accrual at Colusa County. A public agency includes cities, counties, districts, the military, and similar entities. To learn more about vacation parity, please see our benefit summary.*
COME WORK FOR THE COUNTY OF COLUSA: WE’RE WAITING FOR YOU!
## Supervision & Examples of Duties
Incumbents in this classification receive supervision from the deputy director, the director, or other upper-level department management. Program Manager II positions provide direction to subordinate managers, supervisors and other assigned staff in employment, eligibility, and social services programs.
## Qualifications
Experience and Training Guidelines
*Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and* *abilities would be:*
Experience and Training:
Bachelor’s degree and one (1) year of experience performing duties comparable to a Program Manager I.
OR
Bachelor’s degree and two (2) years of experience comparable to an Eligibility Supervisor, Employment & Training Worker Supervisor, Social Worker Supervisor I or II, or Staff Services Manager I or II.
OR
A graduate degree in public administration or business administration or a Masters Degree in Social Work or from a two year counseling program AND one (1) year supervisory or managerial experience in employment, eligibility, or social services programs in a public social services agency.
License or Certificate
Some positions in this classification may require possession of a valid California driver’s License. Employees who drive on County business to carry out job-related duties must possess a valid California driver’s license for the class of vehicle driven and meet automobile insurability requirements of the County. Eligibility for employment for those who do not meet this requirement due to disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis by the appointing authority.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
Thank you for your interest in employment with the County of Colusa.
You must demonstrate that you meet the minimum qualifications of the position. Please be detailed in the job duties of your work history to clearly demonstrate the duties that are relevant to the position in which you are applying.
All sections of the application MUST be completed. Required documents such as a resume, cover letter, references, and any position-specific certifications must be attached and are not accepted in place of completing the application. Blank applications that reference "see resume" will be disqualified. As your resume and supplemental materials will not be considered as part of the initial screening process.
Be sure to review your application prior to submission. No new or additional information will be accepted after the closing date.
Application materials are the property of the County of Colusa and will not be returned.
It is your responsibility to keep your NEOGOV profile updated, including any changes to your telephone number and email address. Failure to do so may result in a missed notification of exams or interviews.
The minimum qualifications as stated in this job announcement represent only the basic requirements of the position. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee that a candidate will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process.
Questions?
If you have questions regarding this job announcement or the application process:
For a comprehensive, step-by-step guide to the NEOGOV application process, visit https://www.governmentjobs.com/Home/ApplicationGuide
Email the Human Resources Department at ccpersonnel@countyofcolusaca.gov or call 530-458-0420.
Addtional Information:
Colusa County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
ALL Colusa County employees automatically become Disaster Service Workers. This means that when Colusa County experiences emergencies (earthquake, wildfire, power outage, flood, etc.) you may be asked to pivot from your regular duties to provide critical services to those affected by the emergency (CA Govt Code § 3102). As a designated Disaster Worker, you will be required to complete training and may be required report for work during emergencies.
Colusa County does not reimburse travel expenses for employment applications.
The county participates in E-Verify.
Retirees may be subject to hiring restrictions according to Government Code Section 21221 (h) and 21224 for California Public Sector Pension Plan Retirees.
Colusa County offers an excellent benefit package. For a summary of current benefits, please click here: *2026 Benefit Summary*
