CA Department of Social Services

The  CA. Department of Social Services' CalFresh Division is recruiting for an Information Technology Specialist II   Under the general direction of Innovative Technology Solutions Branch (ITSB) Manager, IT Manager I, the Information Technology Specialist II (IT Spec. II) codifies the enterprise vision, leads the solution architecture, technical development, implementation, maintenance and support of DSS systems. The IT Spec. II provides technical expertise in architecture, design, development, and ongoing support to the applications supported by ITSB. The IT Spec. II leads staff and consultants. The primary duties of the IT Spec. II include developing and maintaining the technical architecture of solutions, operation, and maintenance of systems including user research, user-centric design, development and configuration, testing, and iterative implementation of the business application services using Customer Relation Management tools like Microsoft Dynamics,...

The  CA. Department of Social Services' CalFresh Division is recruiting for an Associate Governmental Program Analyst (AGPA)   Under the general direction of the Staff Services Manager I (SSM I), the CalFresh Associate Governmental Program Analyst (AGPA) is responsible for a variety of complex activities associated with CFAP policy development, implementation, and interpretation. In addition, the AGPA is involved in legislative bill analysis, special projects requiring research and analysis, and proactively provides recommendations to management for program improvement. The AGPA demonstrates the ability to work independently, as well as in a group setting, and maintains effective and ongoing communication with management. Benefits:   The state offers comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, long-term care and disability insurance, as well as paid leave. Please see the Benefits section below for more details. Click here to view all...

The  CA. Department of Social Services' Finance and Accounting Division is recruiting for an Accounting Administrator I (AA I). The Accounting Disbursements Bureau is seeking an accounting professional interested in leading and working in a team environment on challenging fiscal issues while providing outstanding customer service. The Accounting Administrator I, Supervisor will be responsible for planning, organizing, and directing staff in providing timely and accurate payments to vendors and state fiscal year-end close activities for the Department of Social Services. Benefits:  The state offers comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, long-term care and disability insurance, as well as paid leave. Please see the Benefits section below for more details. Click here to view all the attractive benefits available to state employees! Need help understanding the examination and hiring process? Do you have a question about CDSS?  We'd love to hear...

The  CA. Department of Social Services' Office of Equity Division is recruiting for a Secretary. The Branch Secretary, under the supervision of the Foster Care Ombudsperson, performs clerical and administrative tasks designed to support the Branch Chief and provides clerical support to the Foster Care Ombudsperson team. The position(s) require(s) the ability to type at a minimum speed as designated on the Class Specifications (link available in the additional documentation section). You must obtain a valid typing certificate confirming your ability to meet the minimum typing speed, prior to being hired. Additional information regarding acceptable typing tests is available at the CalCareers.ca.gov website. The state offers comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, long-term care and disability insurance, as well as paid leave. Please see the Benefits section below for more details. Click here to view all the attractive benefits...

The  CA. Department of Social Services' Office of Equity Division is recruiting for a Graduate Student Assistant/ Student Assistant (GSA/SA). The Graduate Student Assistant /Student Assistant will work under close supervision in a learning-centered environment to answer calls regarding foster youth rights, training, and publication requests to the Foster Care Ombudsperson Toll-Free Help Line; assist staff with coordination of office projects, outreach, and training; developing and maintaining social media opportunities and outlets and gathering information related to the placement, care, and services to children and youth in foster care. Excellent attendance, teamwork, and professionalism are required at all times. The state offers comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, long-term care and disability insurance, as well as paid leave. Please see the Benefits section below for more details. Click here to view all the attractive benefits...

The  CA. Department of Social Services' Administration Division is recruiting for a Staff Services Manager I (SSM I). The California Department of Social Services’ (CDSS) Office of Legislation (OOL) is announcing a Staff Services Manager I (SSMI) Specialist position. Under the general direction of OOL’s Staff Services Manager II, the Staff Services Manager I Specialist (SSMI) will be primarily responsible for identifying, analyzing, and working with departmental staff to develop policy recommendations on Congressional legislation and regulatory activity of the Federal Administration for the Directorate, the CA Health and Human Services Agency, and the Governor’s Office. The SSMI will manage development of the recommendations, as well as interfacing with key stakeholders throughout the legislative process. The incumbent’s primary focus will be federal legislation, but also may help with the analysis of state legislation. Duties also may include handling constituent and...

The  CA. Department of Social Services' Housing and Homelessness Division is recruiting for an Executive Secretary I (ES I). Under the general direction of the CEA, the Executive Secretary I is responsible for providing a variety of clerical support services to branch staff and direct support to the CEA. The position requires detailed knowledge of Departmental operations and clerical procedures; excellent computer, typing, organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills. The incumbent is required to direct the work of other support staff in the Division, maintain consistent and regular attendance, and perform minor administrative assignments independently. Also required are good communication skills, both written and oral, in order to be effective in dealing with the executive and program management staff as well as the ability to act independently. Need help understanding the examination and hiring process? Do you have a question about CDSS? We’d love to hear from...

The  CA. Department of Social Services' Community Care Licensing Division is recruiting for a Licensing Program Analyst (LPA). Under the supervision of the Licensing Program Manager I in the Monterey Park South West Child Care Regional Office, the Child Care Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) is responsible for a full range of licensing duties which may include: develop and implement orientations, training programs; review applications; recommend license approval/denial; perform on-site facility evaluations; investigate complaints in licensed and unlicensed facilities; recommend and prepare administrative actions to deny, revoke, and suspend facility licenses.   This position covers the following territory in Southern Los Angeles County region. Cities between the 10 Freeway, east of the 110 Freeway, and west of the 605 freeway to include the South Bay City of Long Beach and cities along the 710 corridors, to include the City of Compton and Carson.   Subject...

The  CA. Department of Social Services' Community Care Licensing Division is recruiting for an Office Technician (Typing).   Under supervision of the Palmdale Child Care Office’s Regional Manager, or designee, the Office Technician (OT) (Typing) provides all clerical support to include: typing reports and correspondences, answering and screening telephone calls from the public, and gathering information for statistics. The OT (T) makes travel arrangements, prepares travel claims and monthly travel summary reports. The OT (T) processes highly confidential personnel transactions, maintains personnel files and attendance records, completes attendance reports, and employee benefit forms. The OT (T) prepares office statistical reports including monthly workload volume, personnel, and other monthly summary reports, completes billing and record keeping functions for the civil penalty system, has knowledge of office equipment, and arranges for repair/maintenance of...