Employment Program Supervisor - DEBS (CWES Employment Services) - Transfer

Employment Program Supervisor - DEBS (CWES Employment Services) - Transfer

Salary

$122,609.76 - $149,081.92 Annually

Location

San Jose Metropolitan Area, CA

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

71573

Department

Social Services Agency - DEBS

Division

A9 - CWES Employment Services

Opening Date

11/03/2026

Closing Date

11/11/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Bargaining Unit

92

• Description
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• Questions

Description

Under general direction, to supervise, coordinate, and organize a client oriented program or an administrative services unit of the Employment and Training Division of the Social Services Agency, which includes facilitating employment and training activities and services for eligible participants.

Three (3) Monolingual positions in the DEBS CalWORKs office are located at 1879 Senter Rd., San Jose, CA.

For more information, contact Michael Dunleavy at (408) 758-3548.

Typical Tasks

• Supervises and participates in the interpretation of State regulations to establish compliance criteria used to evaluate the performance, and the success or failure of programs;

• Supervises, assigns workloads, trains, evaluates, and disciplines subordinate staff;

• Interviews candidates and selects or recommends the selection of employees;

• Assists in developing program goals and objectives based on State, Federal and County guidelines;

• Reviews and prepares oral and written reports pertaining to activities of the unit;

• Conducts training sessions pertaining to work the unit;

• Supervises the development of proposals for submission to State or Federal which may result in funding to provide direct client services;

• Prepares or participates in the preparation of requests for funding applications/proposals and other materials required for continued program funding;

• Supervises and may participate in the negotiating and monitoring of service contracts to provide education and employment training for selected client populations;

• Reviews and evaluates the application of program operations for compliance with Federal, State, and County regulations and related program criteria;

• Supervises the evaluation of clientele, the development of employment plans and the job placement services activities of an employment and training program;

• Supervises and may participate in the delivery of public or promotional presentations on behalf of the Agency;

• Compiles statistics, writes reports and makes oral presentations;

• Serves on Agency committees as needed and/or serves as Agency representative on other local, State and inter - county association committees;

• May be assigned as a Disaster Service Worker, as required;

• Performs related work as required.

Employment Standards

Sufficient training and experience to demonstrate the ability to perform the above tasks and the attainment of the following knowledge and abilities.

Training and Experience: The required knowledge and abilities are obtained through possession of a Bachelors Degree in Social or Behavioral Sciences, Business or Public Administration or a related field,

AND

Four (4) years of progressive experience providing professional vocational evaluation and counseling services of which at least two (2) years must have included with developing, implementing, or evaluating employment and training programs.

OR

Possession of an Associate's Degree from an accredited college,

AND

Six (6) years of increasingly responsible experience providing professional vocational evaluation and counseling services, of which at least two (2) years must have been primarily concerned with developing, implementing or evaluating employment and training programs.

Possession of a valid California drivers license prior to appointment and the ability to qualify for and maintain a County Driver's Permit.

Knowledge of:

• The general principles of organization, administration and management;

• Report writing techniques and the principles of editing;

• Basic statistical methods;

• Basic research techniques and their application;

• Federal, State and local rules and regulations applicable to program development, implementation, and evaluation of employment and training programs;

• Community and labor market resources , information and agencies;

• Office Computer applications and case data systems associated with public assistance programs;

• Educational course development including group facilitation techniques;

• Job placement techniques and practices, such as: job readiness, job search, and job development;

• Assessment testing tools;

• Principles and practices of supervision.

Ability to:

• Supervise and evaluate staff, and other professionals involved in providing employment and training services to clientele, such as appraisal/assessment, case management , job development, placement and workshop development etc.;

• Train employees in technical and procedural activities of employment and training services;

• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others;

• Understand, interpret and apply program policies, procedures rules and regulations;

• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing;

• Plan, organize, and supervise the work of others.

The County offers comprehensive first-class medical, dental, and vision benefits plans for County employees and their dependents, including plans with no deductibles, no co-pays, no co-insurance, and no prescription drug co-pays. Learn more here.

The County also offers generous paid time off with significant vacation, sick time, and 13 paid County holidays annually! Details are included in the Memorandum of Understanding/Agreement with the bargaining unit applicable to the job classification.

In addition to the amazing perks above, the County also offers the additional benefits below.

Retirement Benefits

The County offers robust retirement plans including a 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan (similar to the private sector's 401(k) plan) and the CalPERS pension plan. In addition to lifetime retirement income available through the CalPERS pension plan, the 457(b) Deferred Compensation plan provides a great way to save for retirement and supplement the defined benefit pension available to employees. These plans help our employees build a plan for their future and contribute to their family's long-term financial well-being.

Health Flexible Spending Account

The Health Flexible Spending Account (HFSA) empowers employees to manage healthcare expenses efficiently with tax-free contributions (up to $3,200 for the 2024 calendar year). Secure tax-free solutions for your healthcare expenses and enjoy the flexibility to manage your healthcare finances effectively with the HFSA.

Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP)

The Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP) enables employees to utilize tax-free funds for dependent care services, facilitating a convenient and cost-effective approach for managing your dependent care expenses. The County also offers the Employee Childcare Assistance Plan, an employer-funded DCAP, for employees with annual income under $120,000.

Life and AD&D

The County offers life and disability benefits including Life Insurance, Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance, Long-Term Disability insurance, California State Disability Insurance, and Integration with Leave. These benefits ensure financial security and income support when you and your family need it most.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

The County prioritizes employee mental health and well-being and offers a top-tier Employee Assistance Program (EAP) through Concern providing confidential counseling sessions covering stress, anxiety, relationships, grief, as well as financial/legal services, personal coaching, child and elder care referrals, and comprehensive crisis support.

Employee Wellness

The Employee Wellness Program offers free wellness programing, fitness classes and resources; including Elevate My Wellness an all-in-one platform designed to elevate your well-being journey.

Education Reimbursement

A generous Learning and Employee Development program is available, including Education Reimbursement for employees seeking additional training and professional development.

NOTE: Benefit and Retirement information may vary from bargaining unit to bargaining unit. Due to changes in State Law, current pension provisions described in the union contracts are not automatically applied. Specific pension benefits for new hires who start on or after January 1, 2013 may be different than indicated in the union contracts.

Click here to access all Memoranda of Understanding and most recent Summary of Changes.

01

Same Class to Same Class Transfers are limited to current permanent or probationary County employees and current temporary County employees (extra help, provisional, sub-provisional, or unclassified who have a favorable promotional rating form and passed the applicable qualifying exam). Please indicate if you are a current County employee and your employment status.

• Current Regular County Employee - Permanent Status (1D)
• Current Regular County Employee - Probationary Status (1B)
• Current Extra Help Employee - Extra Help (2C) (attach approved promotional rating form)
• Current Provisional or Sub-Provisional County Employee - Other (1C or 1E) (attach approved promotional rating form)
• Current Unclassified County Employee (2A or 2B) (attach approved promotional rating form)
• Current Regular County Employee who wants to Return to Former Classification
• Left the County within the last 2 years and wants to Reinstate
• Not a Current Eligible County Employee

02

Have you been on a re-employment list with the County of Santa Clara within the last eight years?

• Yes
• No

03

What is your Santa Clara County Employee ID number? If you do not have a Santa Clara County Employee ID number, type "N/A".

04

Do you possess a bachelors degree in one of the following fields?

• Social Science
• Behavioral Science
• Business Administration
• Public Administration
• Related Field

05

If you selected "Related Field" to question #5, provide the name of the related field, name of the school, years of attendance. If this does not apply to you, input N/A.

06

Do you possess an associates degree from an accredited college?

• Yes
• No

07

Provide the name of the accredited college you obtained your associates degree and number of semester units completed. If none, input N/A.

08

How many years of experience do you possess providing professional vocational evaluation and counseling services?

• None
• Less than one year
• One year to less than two years
• Two years to less than three years
• Three years to less than four years
• Four years to less than five years
• Five years or more

09

Describe your experience providing professional vocational evaluation and counseling services (include the name of the employer, from/to dates employed, total number of hours worked per week).

10

How many years of developing, implementing, or evaluating employment and training programs do you possess?

• None
• Less than one year
• One year to less than two years
• Two years to less than three years
• Three years or more

11

Provide a brief description of your experience developing, implementing or evaluating employment and training programs you possess. In your response, include the name of the employer(s), dates of employment (from/to), number of hours worked per week. If this does not apply to you, input N/A.

Required Question

Employer County of Santa Clara

Address 70 W. Hedding Street

8th Floor, East Wing

San Jose, California, 95110

Phone (408) 299-6816

Website http://www.sccjobs.org/