Health & Human Services Assistant Program Director (Unclassified)

*Salary * $63.
36 - $79.
13/hour; $10,982.
40 - $13,715.
87/month; $131,788.
80 - $164,590.
40/year *Department * Health and Human Services *Job Type * Open *Date Opened * 11/1/2023 08:00:00 AM *Filing Deadline * Open Until Filled *Employment Type * Permanent/Full Time (40 hrs/week) *Work Location * Auburn, California (Applegate, Auburn, Colfax, Foresthill, Meadow Vista, Penryn) *Additional Forms Required* Veterans DD214 (if applicable) *HR Analyst * Lindsay Raynal *Introduction* Living in Placer County from Placer County Video Portal Placer County is comprised of over 1,400 square miles of beautiful and diverse geography, ranging from the residential and commercial areas of South Placer, through the historic foothill areas of Auburn, Foresthill, and Colfax, and to the County's jewel of the North Lake Tahoe basin.
Placer is a great place to live, work, play, and learn! *POSITION INFORMATION* *The **Department of Health and Human Services** (Administration Division) **is currently accepting applications for HHS Assistant Program Director.
* ** *To view the recruitment brochure for this exciting career opportunity, please* ** *This position is unclassified management and serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority.
* * This classification is scheduled to receive a general wage increase of 4.
0% in June 2024.
*BENEFITS* Placer County offers a comprehensive benefits package to employees.
The following information represents benefits currently available to permanent Placer County employees and may be subject to change.
Applicants should inquire as to the most current benefit package during hiring interviews or by contacting the Human Resources Department.
*MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS* *It is the responsibility of applicants to identify in their application materials how they meet the minimum qualifications listed below.
* *Experience: *Five years of increasing responsible experience in a public/environmental health and/or human service agency, including at least three years of administrative and management responsibility.
*Training:* Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in business, public administration, public health, health science, sociology, psychology, counseling, behavioral sciences or a related field.
_Note: __Relevant, equivalent experience (performing the same or similar job requiring similar knowledge, skills, and abilities) may be substituted for the required education as determined by the Human Resources Department.
__Applicants receiving their degree outside the United States must submit proof of accreditation by a recognized evaluation agency.
_ *Required License or Certificate:* May need to possess a valid driver’s license as required by the position.
Proof of adequate vehicle insurance and medical clearance may also be required.
*CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT* Prior to the date of hire, applicants must undergo a fingerprint test by the Department of Justice, pass a medical examination (which may include a drug screening and possibly a psychological evaluation), sign a constitutional oath, and submit proof of U.
S.
citizenship or legal right to remain and work in the U.
S.
For some positions, applicants may also be required to submit proof of age, undergo a background investigation (which may include a voice stress analysis and/or a polygraph), and/or be bonded.
Additionally, positions in law enforcement classifications and those supporting law enforcement functions will be required to complete a conviction history questionnaire prior to or during the interview process.
Applicants for positions with access to Medi-Cal billing software or who are licensed providers must clear the Federal Exclusion List, credentialing, and social security verification.
Failure to clear these requirements may result in an employment offer being withdrawn.
*EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER* Thank you for your interest in employment with Placer County.
Placer County is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to an active nondiscrimination program.
It is the stated policy of Placer County that harassment, discrimination, and retaliation are prohibited and that all employees, applicants, agents, contractors, and interns/volunteers shall receive equal consideration and treatment.
All terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, transfer, and promotion will be based on the qualifications of the individual for the positions being filled regardless of gender (including gender identity and expression), sexual orientation, race (including traits historically associated with race, including, but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, ancestry, religion (including creed and belief), national origin, citizenship, physical disability (including HIV and AIDS), mental disability, medical condition (including cancer or genetic characteristics/information), age (40 or over), marital status, military and/or veteran status, sex (including parental status, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), reproductive health decision making, political orientation, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.
Please contact the Human Resources Department at least 5 working days before a scheduled examination if you require accommodation in the examination process.
Medical disability verification may be required prior to accommodation.
*Conclusion* *For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Jenny Junkins, Administrative Technician, at jjunkins@placer.
ca.
gov or (530) 886-4661.
* Job Type: Full-time Pay: $131,788.
80 - $164,590.
41 per year