LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER III

Position Details Job Code #: JC-528187 Position #(s): 800-820-8220-910 Working Title: Assistant Program Administrator Classification:: LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER III $9,894.00 - $11,234.00 New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable. # of Positions: 1 Work Location: United States Telework: Hybrid Job Type:: Permanent, Full Time Department Information Are you interested in making a difference in the lives of fellow Californians while achieving your career goals? Do you set high standards for yourself and enjoy a collaborative and challenging work environment? The mission of the California Department of Social Services is to serve, protect, and support the people of California experiencing need in ways that empower wellbeing and disrupt systemic inequities. The vision of the California Department of Social Services is to provide quality services with a commitment to an inclusive, diverse, and equitable California where all people can thrive. It is the mission of the Community Care Licensing Division to promote the health, safety, and quality of life of each person in community care through the administration of an effective, collaborative regulatory enforcement system. The Program Office, in part, ensures that statewide field operations fulfill this mission. CDSS Guiding Principles ​Diversity. Equity. Inclusion. Accessibility. Belonging. We ensure opportunities for everyone to participate in a meaningful way in fulfilling the mission and vision of CDSS. Community Engagement We prioritize the lived experiences of community members as a driving force behind the creation, implementation, desired impact, or change of programs and services. Empowerment We engage, operate, and advocate from the understanding that each community and person have desires and capabilities to lead in their own life. Quality Services We provide services that align intent and impact by ensuring that they are accessible, community driven, interconnected, and continuously improved. Data Defined Outcomes We equitably collect and analyze data, take data-driven action, and measure outcomes relevant to those we serve, ensuring transparency and accountability. Job Description And Duties Under the direction of the Program Administrator (CEA A), the Assistant Program Administrator (LPM III) is directly responsible for the licensing and oversight activities of four (4) Adult and Senior Care Program (ASCP) Regional Offices. The LPM III provides operational direction to the Regional Managers, ensures uniform enforcement of regulations using statewide procedures and standards, and reviews and recommends appropriate administrative action against facilities violating statutes and regulations. The LPM III represents the Program with stakeholders and state and local agencies and provides input on issues related to field operations. The LPM III is responsible for the oversight of special projects regarding field operations. The LPM III visits the assigned Regional Offices to review both internal and external operations and to ensure compliance with applicable statutes, policies and procedures. The LPM III analyzes field operations data and provides reports and recommendations to the CEA A. The Department of Social Services does not participate in E-Verify for employment authorization purposes. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship by the start date of employment. Special Requirements The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired. Per Government Code Section 19990, no California Department of Social Services (CDSS) officer or employee shall engage in any employment, activity, or enterprise which is clearly inconsistent, incompatible, in conflict with, or inimical to his or her duties as a CDSS officer or employee. Any offer of employment is contingent on meeting this requirement. Candidates will be required to disclose any activity which could be considered incompatible prior to appointment into the position. Selected candidate is subject to fingerprinting and criminal record clearance by Department Of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation. General – App Items/Required Application Documents Applicants must also submit a “Statement of Qualifications” for this position. The Statement of Qualifications must be limited to two pages and address the candidate’s experience in the following areas: Leading a statewide program with a diverse workforce Administration and implementation of state and federal statutes, regulations and policies Working with the client population served by the Adult and Senior Care Program Applications received without the Statement of Qualifications addressing each of the stated areas will not be considered. You are required to complete employment history on the application form (STD 678). You may be disqualified from the hiring and selection process if the employment history is inaccurate or incomplete. Resumes will not take the place of employment history. If you are meeting minimum qualifications with education, you must include your unofficial transcripts for verification. If selected, you may be required to provide official transcripts at the time of hire. Candidates who reside outside of the State of California may be admitted to the job interview, but they must provide proof of residence in California prior to being eligible for appointment. Who May Apply Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply. Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s). Equal Opportunity Employer The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation. It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug‑free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants. #J-18808-Ljbffr California Department of Social Services