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Recruitment #23-137150-01
Approximate Salary | $131,483.31 - $159,818.78/year |
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Opening Date | 8/31/2023 3:00:00 PM |
Final Filing Date | 3/15/2024 5:00:00 PM |
Contact Information | Jessica Smith (707) 784-6190 |
Type of Recruitment | Open until Filled |
Work Locations |
Fairfield
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WHY JOIN US AT SOLANO COUNTY?
COMMITMENT TO SERVICE: Our mission is to serve the people and to provide a safe and healthy place to live, learn, work and play.
We serve the public in many different ways, including:
· Providing primary medical, dental, substance abuse, mental health and social services to residents, including the uninsured, low-income, and medically underserved, and administering federal, state, and local public assistance programs
· Providing law enforcement services in the unincorporated area of the county
· Protecting the community from public health threats such as communicable diseases
· Coordinating countywide responses to domestic violence and terrorism or other emergencies
· Managing the criminal justice process after arrest (jail, prosecution, defense, probation)
· Supporting other local governments through efficient property tax collection as mandated by the State, County and local jurisdictions; and,
· Administration and enforcement of Federal, State, and Local laws and policies pertaining to environmental health, building construction, and land use planning
OUR EMPLOYEES: Our diverse workforce is committed to fulfilling this mission and does so by exemplifying our IDEAL Core Values, engaging in our day to day work of serving the public with Integrity, Dignity, Excellence, Accountability, and Leadership.
WHY WE EXIST
The mission of the Solano County Health & Social Services Department is to Promote Healthy, Safe and Stable Lives.
Vision: A Healthy, Safe and Stable Community
Core Values
• Diversity: We respect and value cross –culturalism creating an environment that is inclusive for all.
• Respect: We treat people with care and courtesy.
• Integrity: We do what we say will.
• Fairness: We are consistent and unbiased in decisions.
• Transparency: We communicate the how and why.
• Equity: We ensure everyone has access to the same opportunities.
• Responsiveness: We react quickly and positively.
Help us lead a team dedicated to mental health wellness and recovery!
The Behavioral Health Services Division within the Health and Social Services Department is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion. Our services aim to empower all community members throughout their journey towards wellness and recovery. It is also of equal importance for us to improve access to quality care for underserved and under-represented ethnic and minority populations who have been historically marginalized by health care systems. We seek qualified staff who possess valuable life experiences and expertise to ensure our workforce is culturally and linguistically responsive and leverages diversity to foster innovation and positive outcomes for the people we serve.
Click here to learn more about the Behavioral Heath Services Division
The Mental Health Services Manager organizes, directs and supervises the activities of one or more behavioral health programs to serve a population group within the County; assists in the development, implementation and evaluation of policies and procedures related to clinic operations; provides staff support to higher level management within the assigned division; serves as a member of the department's management/supervisory team.
The eligible list created as a result of this recruitment will be used to fill full-time and part-time regular, limited-term or extra-help positions as the need arises.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Experience: Three years of increasingly responsible experience in a Mental Health program of which one year was in a supervisory capacity.
AND
Education: A Master's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Psychology, Social Work or a related field.
Click here to view the Mental Health Services Manager Job Description
Solano County offers a cafeteria-style medical package with health benefits, offered through CalPERS. The County contribution for family coverage for the 2023 calendar year is $1,900.58 per month. The County offers a cash back provision for those who choose employee-only or who waive medical insurance coverage. The County may offer a supplemental contribution for employees enrolled in Employee plus Two or More coverage.
Dental and vision insurances for the employee and eligible dependents are paid 100% by the County.
Solano County participates in CalPERS retirement and contributes to Social Security.
The County observes 12 full day fixed and 2 half day fixed paid holidays per year. Additionally, employees in this bargaining unit receive 2 floating paid holidays per year.
Vacation is accrued at approximately 10 days per year for the first 3 years.
Effective July 1 of each year, 80 hours of administrative leave is granted.
Sick leave accrues at approximately 12 days per year.
Employees are eligible to receive an additional 2.5% longevity pay, per level, after the completion of continuous service at 10, 20, 25, 30 and 35 years.
Click here to view the 2023 Benefits Summary
Extra-help employees who work less than 29 hours per week do not typically receive or accrue benefits of regular employees during their period of employment. All extra-help employees accrue .034 hours of Sick Leave for every full hour worked.
Click here to view the 2023 Extra Help Benefits Summary
CULTURE OF LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT
Solano County is committed to “Invest In and For the Future” by providing training resources to encourage employee professional development and growth within our organization. While employed with Solano County, employees have the opportunity to pursue their career goals, interests, and develop the competencies on the Solano County Leadership Development Model by participating in the following programs:
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Annual Education Fair
• County Mentoring Program
• Leadership Academy
• Supervisory Trainings
• Skill Development Trainings
• Self-paced learning opportunities
Based on the information provided in the application documents, the qualified applicants may be invited for further examination and will either be pre-scheduled by the Department of Human Resources or be invited to self-schedule. All applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. Depending upon the number of applications received, the selection process may consist of an initial application screening, a supplemental questionnaire assessment, a written and/or practical exam, or any combination listed. Responses to supplemental questions may be used as screening and testing mechanisms and will be used to assess an applicant’s ability to advance in the process; as such, responses to supplemental questions should be treated as test examination responses. Information contained herein does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.
All potential new hires and employees considered for promotion to management, confidential positions or unrepresented positions will be subject to a background and reference check after contingent job offer is accepted. These provisions are subject to change.
RETIREES - Solano County invites all qualified candidates to apply for positions; however pursuant to Government Code Section 21221(h) and 21224, hiring restrictions may apply to California Public Sector Pension Plan Retirees.
Please visit the County of Solano website, www.jobsatsolanocounty.com, to
apply. Applications must be submitted through the JobAps system. Paper copies
of applications are not accepted. All additional application materials as
requested in the job announcement (degree/transcripts, certificates, DD-214 if
applicable, ADA Accommodation Request) must be submitted by fax to (707)
784-3424, or by email to recruitment@solanocounty.com. Be sure to include the recruitment title
(Mental Health Services Manager) and the recruitment number (23-137150-01) in your email or
fax, and are due by the application review date.
Previously
submitted application materials (e.g. copies of diploma and/or transcripts,
etc.) for prior recruitments will not be applied for this recruitment but must
be re-submitted for this recruitment.
Any further questions can be directed to the Department of
Human Resources at (707) 784-6170, business hours are Monday-Friday, 8:00
a.m.-5:00 p.m. EOE/AA.
Please note that all dates/times listed in the job
announcement are Pacific Time.
A Master's Degree is required for this position. All applicants must submit a copy of their college diploma (verifying the degree, date earned and area of specialization) or transcripts (official/unofficial verifying the student's name, institution, date and degree conferred) by the application review deadline date. Candidates who fail to submit their diploma or transcripts by the review application deadline date will be disqualified from the recruitment.
PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING: Candidates who attended a college or university that is accredited by a foreign or non-U.S. accrediting agency must have their educational units evaluated by an educational evaluation service. The result must be submitted to the Human Resources Department no later than the close of the recruitment. Please contact the local college or university to learn where this service can be obtained.
How to Submit Your Documents
In addition to uploading attachments when applying online, candidates may submit documents by fax to (707) 784-3424, or by email to recruitment@solanocounty.com. Be sure to include the recruitment title (Mental Health Services Manager) and the recruitment number (23-137150-01) in your email or fax.
It is the policy of Solano County that all employment decisions and personnel policies will be applied equally to all County employees and applicants and be based upon the needs of County service, job related merit, and ability to perform the job.
APPLICANTS WITH DISABILITIES: Qualified individuals with a disability, who are able to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, and need an accommodation during any phase of the recruitment/testing/examination process (as detailed in the “Selection Process”), must complete the following Request for Testing Accommodation by Applicants with Disabilities Form: http://www.solanocounty.com/civicax/filebank/blobdload.aspx?BlobID=23215.
This form must be received in the Human Resources Department by the application review deadline date of the recruitment. Applicants will be contacted to discuss the specifics of the request.
OUR COMMUNITY
Solano County is the ideal place to live, learn, work and play… The America's Promise Alliance has named Solano County as one of the 100 Best Communities for Young People for six straight years—the only California community with that distinction.
• Live – Solano County as well as cities within the County have ranked in the top 15 hottest markets across the country and within the Bay Area due to prime location and affordability.
• Learn – Higher education abounds! Within the County, education choices include: Solano Community College, CSU Maritime Academy, Brandman University, and Touro University. Bordering our County is the renowned University of California Davis.
• Work – The blend of agriculture, corporate business and pleasant lifestyle enhance the attraction of Solano County. Blessed with a thriving agricultural economy, the county is also home to biotechnology and other growth industries.
• Play - Situated midway between San Francisco and Sacramento—the State capitol, Solano County is home to rolling hillsides, waterfronts and fertile farmland. County residents can enjoy day trips to the San Francisco Bay area, Lake Tahoe region and the Napa and Sonoma Valleys.
County Population (2018): 439,793
The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provision contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice.
SOLANO COUNTY IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER