JOB SUMMARY

This is a continuous recruitment; applications submitted will be reviewed on a bi-weekly basis. We will continue to accept applications until the position is filled.

This Community Program Manager will have the assignment of Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) Prevention and Early Intervention (PEI) Coordinator. MHSA PEI programs are designed to decrease stigma, increase suicide prevention awareness, and to prevent mental illnesses from becoming severe and disabling, with an emphasis on improving timely access to services for the unserved.

SYBH's MHSA PEI Coordinator is responsible for planning, supervising, coordinating, and implementing MHSA PEI activities and operations. Program coordinators collaborate with community agencies and organizations to facilitate program-planning activities and to coordinate and supervises the work in achieving program goals and objectives. MHSA PEI services are provided for all age groups. A key function of this role is to monitor program effectiveness; and coordinate assigned activities with other divisions, departments, outside agencies, and the public.

The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill any future opening(s), including Part-Time and Extra Help, in this class for up to nine months.

NOTICES: All correspondences, notices and invitations to test and/or interview will be via e-mail through Governmentjobs.com/NEOGOV. Please be sure to set-up your inbox to receive them or check your junk-mail to make sure you are receiving Sutter County's recruitment communications.

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EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other related duties may be required and assigned.

• Plans, organizes and directs the activities of a major program within the Health and Human Services Department.
• Supervises individuals and teams providing direct social services, healthcare services, or behavioral healthcare services to program clientele, and may provide these services directly as appropriate based on experience, training, and program need.
• Supervises, trains and evaluates the work of assigned professional and paraprofessional staff. Completes performance evaluations on such staff.
• Prepares annual estimates of personnel, facilities and equipment needed for preparation of departmental budget.
• Monitors county contracts with community based organizations to insure compliance with all terms and conditions.
• Reviews relevant laws, regulations and guidelines issued by state and/or federal government to insure compliance with these regulations.
• Develops, reviews and recommends updates to program policies and procedures.
• Assesses the effectiveness of programs and makes necessary adjustments after consultation with the Branch Director or Health and Human Services executive leadership team, as appropriate.
• Develops training programs.
• Prepares comprehensive oral and written reports related to program operations and activities.
• Responds to requests for information and assistance, prepares, reviews and/or generates various correspondence and documentation and processes, forwards or takes other action as appropriate.

EXAMPLE OF MARGINAL DUTIES

• Maintains departmental files and records.
• Answers the telephone and provides information.
• Conducts staff meetings.
• Attends meetings and conferences as needed.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of: Principles and practices of management necessary to administer and direct a major Health and Human Services program; basic supervision and employee development principles and practices; budget preparation; public relations, community needs and available community resources as they relate to the program; applicable laws and regulations; basic mathematics; and use of standard office equipment. Principles and practices of designated professional discipline with specific knowledge and expertise of assigned program areas.

Ability to: Plan, organize and assist in the formulation of policies for the assigned program; direct, control and evaluate a group of subordinate employees and maintain consistency with program objectives and standards; initiate, plan, organize, evaluate and coordinate work assignments with a minimum of direction and control; define problem areas and supervise the collection, interpretation and evaluation of data; validate conclusions, define and select alternatives; coordinate and initiate action necessary to implement recommendations; instruct and motivate individuals with diverse backgrounds and interests; establish and maintain effective interpersonal relations with clients, the general public and personnel at all organizational levels; work with community based organizations relevant to the managed program; interpret complex laws, regulations, and guidelines; prepare concise, logical oral and written reports and explain policies, procedures and/or recommendations on a wide variety of programs and management issues; communicate effectively both orally and in writing; prepare and maintain accurate records; respond to emergency situations in a calm and controlled manner; effectively deal with personal danger; and operate standard office equipment.

Education and Experience: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, nursing, public administration or related field and three years of related experience, including one year of supervisory experience, or any combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills and abilities. A master's degree in one of the previously mentioned areas is desired.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Essential Duties require the following physical skills and work requirements:
Requires the abilities to maintain mental capacity which allows the capability of exercising sound judgment and rational thinking under varied circumstances; ability to see, hear, communicate orally, think and act quickly in emergencies and for conducting assessments; effectively deal with personal danger. Requires the ability to exert a small amount of physical effort in sedentary to light work involving moving from one area of the office to another; requires sufficient hand/eye coordination to perform semi-skilled repetitive movements, such as using a computer, typing, data entry or use of other office equipment or supplies; and ability to operate a motor vehicle.

License or Certificate: Must possess and maintain a valid California Driver's License.

Recruitment Process
The recruitment process for this position includes completing an application and participating in oral interview(s). Please notify the Human Resources Department prior to the final filing date for this position if you believe you have a disability, which would make it difficult to participate in any portion of the recruitment process and would require reasonable accommodation. Sutter County reserves the right to require medical documentation concerning the need for accommodation. Offers of employment are contingent upon investigation of employment history, references, drug testing, medical review/exam and fingerprinting in addition to other appropriate requirements of the position.

NOTE: Sutter County utilizes E-Verify to confirm the eligibility of employees to work in the United States.

The County of Sutter is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Sutter County encourages both incumbents and individuals who have been offered employment to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

Sutter County offers a complete benefits package to regular full-time and part-time (over 20 hrs/wk) employees. Extra Help Employees are not eligible for the following benefits.

BENEFITS

The County of Sutter offers a generous benefits package including:

• PERS Retirement Plans: Tier 2 Classic Formula 2% @ 60; Tier 3 (PEPRA) Formula 2% @ 62;
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Supplemental Life Insurance: The County offers three PPO Health Plans, two Kaiser Health Plans and one High Deductible Health Plan. The County pays 100% of the premium for the High Deductible Health Plan for employee plus family, and contributes 25% of annual IRS max to a Health Care Savings Account;
• Management Receives Paid Administrative Leave: One hundred four (104) hours of paid leave per calendar year - Any unused leave may be converted as taxable compensation or may be converted to a Deferred Compensation Plan;
• County-Paid Term Life Insurance: up to $150,000 for employee and up to $5,000 for dependents;
• Holidays: Fourteen (14) paid holidays per year;
• Paid Sick Leave: Twelve (12) days per year accrued;
• Vacation: Eleven days a year up to five years of service; fifteen days up to ten years; seventeen days up to fifteen years; twenty days thereafter.

RETIREMENT

Were you hired into a CalPERS or other public agency reciprocal system for the first time on or before January 1, 2013? If so, you most likely have "Classic" member status. Classic members of CalPERS (or CalPERS reciprocal) agencies who come to work for Sutter County will remain Classic members!

"Classic" member CalPERS retirement formulas are:

PERS Miscellaneous Retirement (NON-Safety):
Tier 1 Classic PERS Members
Hired @ Sutter County Up to 11-15-2011
2.7% @ 55
8% EE Share Paid by EE

Tier 2 PERS Members
Hired @ a PERS Agency from 11-16-2011 up to 12-31-2012
2% @ 60
7% EE Share Paid by EE
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"New" member CalPERS retirement formulas (for employees hired into a CalPERS agency for the first time after January 1, 2013) are:

Tier 3 New PERS Members
Hired @ Sutter County after 1-1-2013 (PEPRA)
2% @ 62
6.75% EE Share Paid by EE
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