Social Services Manager (Child Welfare Services)

This promotional opportunity is only for current Solano County employees.

THE POSITION:
Solano County is seeking an experienced Child Welfare Services (CWS) professional to serve as a Social Services Manager within the CWS Division. This leader will oversee and direct one or more child welfare program areas, ensuring high-quality services that promote child safety, permanency, and well-being. The Social Services Manager will guide program operations, support policy and practice implementation, and provide leadership to supervisory and professional staff. This position plays a critical role in meeting state and federal mandates, advancing system improvements, and supporting a child- and family-centered service delivery model.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE STATEMENT:
The ideal candidate is a current or recent CWS Supervisor with extensive experience in child welfare practice and operations. They possess a strong understanding of the complexities of CWS work, including current legislative mandates, practice frameworks, and statewide initiatives. They bring a trauma-informed, equity-focused leadership style; the ability to guide staff through challenging casework; and skill in implementing policy, monitoring compliance, and supporting program improvements. The ideal candidate collaborates effectively, communicates clearly, and fosters a supportive and accountable work environment.

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POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Experience: Three years of increasingly responsible experience in a social services program of which one year was in a supervisory capacity.

Education: A Bachelor's degree is required from an accredited college or university preferably with a major in Social Work or a related field.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Depending on assignment, candidates for positions in this class may be required to possess a master's degree in social work and a valid Licensed Clinical Social Worker license issues by the State Board of Behavioral Science Examiners.

Possession of or ability to obtain a valid Class C California driver's license may be required.

DOCUMENT SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS:
A Bachelor's Degree is required for this position. All applicants are encouraged to submit either a copy of their college diploma (verifying the degree, date earned and area of specialization) or official/unofficial transcripts (verifying the institution, student, date and degree conferred) by the application deadline.

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 (Social Services Manager) and the recruitment number (26-147211-C1) in your email or fax.

SELECTION PROCESS:
06/08/26 - 5:00pm (PST) - application review deadline to submit application and required documents.

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 mandatory information meeting, a supplemental questionnaire assessment, a written and/or practical exam, an oral board 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.

HOW TO APPLY:
Applications must be submitted through the NeoGOV system. Paper copies of applications are not accepted. All additional application materials as requested in the job announcement (e.g.: degree/transcripts, certificates, licenses, DD-214, ADA Accommodation Request, etc.) must be submitted by the date indicated above. Resumes are not accepted in lieu of completing the application. You will be evaluated based on the information provided on the application. Please ensure any experience you believe qualifies you for the job is reflected in your application’s employment history. When completing employment details and/or responding to supplemental questions, do not write “see resume,” as resumes will not be reviewed and this will be considered an incomplete application.

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) 784-1113, 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.

We offer a benefits package to employees which includes health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, holidays, vacation, and sick leave

To learn more, view our benefits summary .

Closing Date/Time: 6/8/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

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