| Location | San Luis Obispo, CA |
| Salary | $98,904–$132,537.60 Per Year |
Health & Human Services Program Manager- Social Services
Salary
$98,904.00 - $132,537.60 Annually
Location
All Locations - San Luis Obispo County, CA
Job Type
Permanent - Salary
Job Number
0826PM-300905-01
Department
Social Services
Opening Date
08/06/2026
Closing Date
8/21/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
About the Position
The Department of Social Services is seeking a qualified, highly motivated candidate to serve in the position of Health & Human Services Program Manager. Under general direction the Health & Human Services Program Manager, plans, organizes, and manages one or more assigned health or human services programs typically within the Department of Social Services, Public Health, or Behavioral Health. The Health & Human Services Program Manager exercises full program-level responsibility and accountability for program direction, policies, procedures, performance, and outcomes; establishes program goals, priorities, and operational strategies within applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, funding requirements, and policy frameworks governing health and human services programs; oversees program budgets, staffing, contracts, and resources and collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to ensure effective, compliant, and high-quality service delivery.
An informational session will be held virtually with DSS leadership on Monday, August 17, 2026, at 3:00p.m.
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We strongly encourage your attendance and look forward to seeing you.
This recruitment may also be used to fill future permanent, substitute, limited term, and temporary positions, both full-time and part-time throughout the County.
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The Ideal Candidate
Knowledge of:
Ability to:
Education and Experience
A combination of education, training, and experience resulting in the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
An example of qualifying education and experience includes: Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university in public health, social services, behavioral sciences, or a closely related field. In addition, three years of progressively responsible professional experience in the planning, coordination, administration, or management of health, housing, or human services programs, including responsibility for program operations, budgets, contracts, grants, and staff.
How to Apply
Applications, including answers to supplemental questions, must be submitted online by the final filing date. Apply for this position at governmentjobs.com/careers/slocountyca. Most County recruitments require you to respond to supplemental questions as part of the application process. We recommend that you review these questions prior to beginning your application.
An initial application review will be conducted. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications and are best qualified will be invited to participate in selection activities which may include online assessments, performance exams, written exams, and interviews.
Final candidates will be required to have an in-depth background review performed before proceeding in the process. Please note that references will not be contacted until the end of the process.
If you have questions or would like to discuss the opportunity further, please contact Human Resources at hr@co.slo.ca.us. Confidential inquiries are welcomed.
For further information regarding the County of San Luis Obispo, visit our website at www.slocounty.ca.gov.
Reasonable Accommodation Notice
Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment. Please call 805-781-5959 for assistance or e-mail hr@co.slo.ca.us for more information.
Veterans Preference Points
If you are applying for employment with the County of San Luis Obispo and you served in the United States Armed Forces, you may be eligible for veterans preference points as part of the recruitment process. Some dependents and survivors of eligible veterans may also be eligible for preference points. Click here for more information and to learn how to apply for this benefit. Please note that Veteran's credits must be on file with the County of San Luis Obispo Veterans Services Office prior to the recruitment closing date indicated on the job announcement.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The County is an equal opportunity employer. Objectives are directed toward assuring equal opportunity in selection / promotion, pay, and job assignments. Recruitment and selection procedures have been established to ensure non-discrimination on the basis of political or religious opinions or affiliations, age, sex, race, color, national origin, marital status, disability, sexual orientation or other non-merit factors. In addition, the County complies with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act in hiring and retaining employees. For more information contact the Human Resources Department at (805)781-5959.
Make a Difference
Employees of the County of San Luis Obispo are public servants who impact the lives of our community every day. From supporting efforts to reduce homelessness, keeping our drinking water clean, or serving the families in need in the community, County employees make a difference.
Compensation and Benefits
Your annual salary is supplemented by a generous benefit package.
In general, temporary employees are not eligible for County-sponsored benefits and may have limited benefit options available to them. For more information on benefit eligibility, please e-mail hr@co.slo.ca.us.
For additional information regarding the benefits listed that may be available to you, visit the associated Benefits-At-A-Glance webpage (click here for link).
Some benefits include:
The County of San Luis Obispo has been recognized as a Diamond Level Family Friendly Workplace by San Luis Obispo Chamber of Commerce. We support our employees through: childcare assistance, flexible scheduling practices, paid and unpaid leave, comprehensive health benefits, flexible spending accounts, and employee assistance programs.
Pension Benefit and Employee Contribution Rates:
The Countys pension is a defined benefit plan that provides a guaranteed monthly pension payment for life based on your time in service, wages, and other factors. The County is the primary contributor to the pension fund, but the health of the pension fund also depends on mandatory employee contributions. Employees are required to pay a percentage of their base pay towards the pension fund, ranging from 5% to 19%. This amount is deducted from your paycheck pre-tax every pay period. To find out how much will be deducted from your paycheck should you be hired for this position, please contact Pension Trust at (805) 781-5465.
Healthcare Benefits and Cafeteria Contributions:
The County offers comprehensive medical coverage to you and your family, along with two dental plan options and vision coverage. All permanent employees receive a monthly employer contribution (or 'cafeteria' contribution) to help them pay for their portion of the medical, dental, and vision insurance premiums. The amount of the cafeteria contribution varies by Bargaining Unit (BU) and the extent to which employees enroll their dependents. If the cafeteria amount is greater than your selected premiums, the remainder of the cafeteria is paid out to you in your paycheck as taxable income. If the cafeteria amount is less than your monthly premiums, you pay the remainder of the premiums with pre-tax wages.
To estimate your out-of-pocket costs (or cashback from extra cafeteria), visit the Cafeteria Rates webpage (click here for link).
Learning and Development
The County prioritizes your learning, personal and professional development, and career growth. Employees have access to over 1500 on-demand courses, instructor led courses, and job-specific trainings.
Employees can take courses to upskill to make themselves more competitive for promotional opportunities and further their career growth. Examples of courses include:
Student Loan Forgiveness
Did you know that if you are employed by a government agency you may be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program
County employees also have access to GotZoom, a program that offers tools and support to navigate your federal student loans.
Homebuyer assistance program
Employees have access to the "Assist-to-Own" program sponsored by Golden State Finance Authority (click here for link to more information) to get a loan for the down payment.
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How many years of progressively responsible professional experience do you have planning, coordinating, administering, or managing health, housing, or human services programs?
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Describe your experience in the planning, coordination, administration, or management of health, housing, or human services programs.
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When you are faced with competing priorities from multiple high-level stakeholders, what is your strategy for deciding what gets done first?
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Do you have any professional management or administrative experience in social services programs?
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If you selected yes to question 4, please specify the program(s) and your experience in the program(s). If you selected no, please answer "N/A".
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Which of the following team sizes have you directly supervised? (Select all that apply)
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Describe your experience managing direct reports.
Required Question
Employer County of San Luis Obispo
Address 1055 Monterey Street
Suite D-250
San Luis Obispo, California, 93408
Phone 805-781-5959
Website http://www.slocounty.ca.gov/