Job Description

Job Description and Duties

Under general direction of the Deputy Director, Division of Community Assistance and Resolution, the Supervisor II serves as program manager for the coordination and oversight of activities related to conservatorship responsibilities for the Director of the Department of Developmental Services (department) for approximately 350 individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). The position develops policies for implementation of the statewide conservatorship program in compliance with all functions necessary to comply with new statutorily required duties in Health & Safety Code (HSC) section 416 et seq., Welfare and Institutions Code (WIC) section 21000 et seq., and court-ordered conservatorship duties. The position supervises the conservatorship unit, provides subject matter expertise in conservatorships working directly with the directorate, Office of Legal Affairs (OLA), Office of Statewide Clinical Services (OSCS), Client Financial Services (CFS) and 21 regional centers (RCs) to carry out conservatorship duties where the department Director has been appointed conservator for individuals who receive RC services and live in the community or in state-operated facilities. In addition, this position will also supervise the Foster Grandparent/Senior Companion Program. Foster Grandparent/Senior Companion Program (FG/SCP) is a volunteer program where adults 55+ mentor children and support adults with developmental disabilities in community settings. Volunteers receive a small stipend and stay active while helping people with intellectual and developmental disabilities live more independent, fulfilling lives.

Effective July 1, 2025, State employees are subject to a salary reduction of three percent in exchange for five hours per month of the Personal Leave.

This position is eligible for pay differential 441

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Working Conditions

Under Government Code 14200, this position is a hybrid, in-office/telework position, and may be subject to change. Incumbent can be required to report to the office, or any designated location at any time. Telework agreements can be modified and/or cancelled at any time.

Pursuant to California Government Code requirements, candidates must be residents of the State of California at the time of appointment All commute expenses to the reporting location will be the responsibility of the selected candidate.

This position requires lawful authorization to work in the United States. The Department does not sponsor employment visas for this position.

Work requires the use of a computer 50-75% of time. Daytime and overnight statewide travel may be required. The incumbent routinely handles sensitive and confidential information and/or materials and is always expected to maintain confidentiality.

Special Requirements

The Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) must be numbered in the same order as the following areas, typed in 12-point Arial font, single spaced, and be no more than two pages in length. Applicants who fail to answer the questions or submit an SOQ may not be considered.

1. Tell us about your experiences that qualify you for this position?
2. Please describe any experiences you may have with court-related matters
3. Please describe your supervision style

If you are using list eligibility from an on-line exam to qualify for this position, you MUST include with your application any documentation (i.e., copy of transcript, degree, license, etc.) to verify meeting the MQ’s or you may not be considered for the position.

The MQs will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If it is determined that an applicant does not meet the MQs of the classification, the applicant may not be considered and withheld from the eligible list.

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

Knowledge of: The California Developmental Disability service delivery system and its statutory framework; departments mission and values; an understanding of the processes of community and group interaction in developmental disabilities planning procedures; proficient in Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint and Word; planning, policy and systems/management analysis and program evaluation; project management principles, including work plan development; government functions and organization; and methods and techniques of effective leadership.

Ability to: Work collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams, and develop and maintain cooperative and harmonious relationships with RCs and other state agencies, peers, and others; apply analytical concepts, and reason logically to develop and recommend solutions or policies; speak and write effectively; reason logically and creatively; work in a fast-paced environment and organize/prioritize workload to meet demands; work in a lead capacity and coordinate work of others; apply quality management principles and techniques; and establish and maintain project priorities.

Benefits

As a state employee working for the Department of Developmental Services, you and your family will have access to excellent medical, dental and vision insurance benefits in addition to retirement benefits.

Benefit eligibility may be based on job classification, bargaining unit, time base and length of appointment. Additional benefits may also be outlined for specific bargaining units in employee collective bargaining contracts. For more information, please visit the links below:

Benefit information can be found on the website and the website.

Additional Information

Electronic application submission is highly encouraged.

Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment. This recruitment may be utilized to fill future vacancies that may occur during the life of the certification list.

Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If you are meeting Minimum Qualifications with education, you must include your unofficial transcripts/diploma for verification. Official transcripts may be required upon appointment. If it is determined an applicant does not meet the Minimum Qualifications, the candidate may be withheld from the eligibility list, rendering them inactive and ineligible to be hired for the position. Candidates who have been withheld may file an appeal with the California Department of Human Resources.

All appointments are subject to State Restriction of Appointment (SROA), Departmental Restriction of Appointment (DROA), Re-employment List procedures, pre-employment physical and fingerprint clearances. Further information on the definition of the above may be found on the California Department of Human Resources' website at:  .

If you have not taken the Supervisor II exam/assessment you may find the exam for this classification at the link below. You must take and pass the exam/assessment to obtain eligibility for hire. Click to gain list eligibility.

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.
• Statement of Qualifications -

  A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required and is a narrative discussion of how the candidate's education, training, experience, and skills meet the minimum and desirable qualifications and qualify them for the position. The SOQ serves as a documentation of each candidate's ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing.  SEE “SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS” ABOVE FOR INSTRUCTIONS.

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