Supervisor

Position Details Job Code #: JC-526349 Position #(s): 800-518-4800-001 Working Title: Supervisor I Classification: SUPERVISOR I Salary: $7,172.00 - $8,910.00 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: Sacramento County 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. The Performance and Program Improvement Bureau (PPIB) provides on-going technical assistance in continuous quality improvement via the California-Child and Family Services Review process to county Child Welfare Services and Probation agencies that provide services to children and families. Our role is essential in providing outcomes data and interpretation; program/policy assistance; and oversight to ensure the safety, permanence and well‑being of abused and neglected children and their families. The PPIB is also responsible for providing data and program information to the federal government to ensure the continued availability of Title IV-B funds. 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 has 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 The California Department of Social Services Quality Management Branch (CSQMB) is an energetic and visible organization that is responsible for maintaining the integrity of child and family services provided by the 58 California counties by providing leadership, training, technical assistance, and oversight of county and community agencies to promote the safety, permanency and well‑being of children. We are seeking a highly motivated individual who is willing to take on a challenge and to provide leadership, direction, and motivation to staff towards this effort. Under the general direction of the Supervisor II of the Performance and Program Improvement Bureau, the Supervisor I is responsible for planning, organizing, directing and controlling a comprehensive collaborative process with county Child Welfare Services (CWS) and Probation agencies along with other public and private agencies to provide quality service to children and families in California's CWS program. The Supervisor I in conjunction with other Bureau staff provides assistance to staff to conduct research, analyze and interpret data, interpret state policies, and formulate and implement statewide program improvement recommendations. The Supervisor I collaborates with internal Division supervisors and teams to support comprehensive technical assistance to counties. Special Requirements Please Note: A Statement of Qualifications or Supplemental Questionnaire must be submitted along with your application to be considered for this position. Applications submitted without an SOQ may be disqualified for this position. Do not include any confidential information on any documents (i.e., application, resume, or transcripts) you submit for this job vacancy. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents include but is not limited to: Social Security Number (SSN), birthday and/or age, photos, student/other ID number, driver’s license number (unless required), basis of eligibility, exam results, LEAP status, and marital status. Confidential information submitted via a CalCareer Account (electronic application) is automatically redacted upon submission. Interested applicants must submit a standard State Application Form (STD 678) and clearly indicate the basis of their eligibility in line Item 12 of the STD 678, AND submit a Statement of Qualifications. A Statement of Qualifications (not to exceed two pages) is required to be submitted with the application detailing your interest in CDSS and how your education and experience would make you a good fit for the position, address the following: Describe your experience in a lead or supervisory role and project management. Use concrete examples. Describe your experience working with stakeholders (federal, state and county agencies, advocates, legislative staff, community based organizations, etc.) Describe your experience with data driven decision making and continuous quality improvement. Use concrete examples. Applications will not be accepted without a Statement of Qualifications. Applications will be screened based on experience and desirable qualifications. Only the most qualified who submit the signed State Application (STD 678) and Statement of Qualifications will be interviewed. This position is subject to fingerprinting clearance by the Department of Justice. 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 not complete. 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. Final Filing Date 8/13/2026 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