Social Services Unit Supervisor (Fixed Term)

ABOUT US

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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES :

At Health & Human Services, we serve our community through the values of support, unity, trust and excellence with one common goal: to promote and protect the health, well-being, safety and self-sufficiency of all in Marin. Join our team of bright, committed, and energetic people who also want to make an impact through public service.

ABOUT THE POSITION

The Health & Human Services Department at County of Marin is looking to hire a Social Services Unit Supervisor to lead implementation of the Behavioral Health Bridge Housing Program (BHBH) within the division of Homelessness and Coordinated Care, with close collaboration with the division of Behavioral Health and Recovery Services (BHRS).

This a fixed-term position, funded through the California Department of Health Care Services BHBH grant, which will expand Marin’s capacity to provide housing and wraparound services for people experiencing homelessness who have serious behavioral health conditions.

The Social Services Unit Supervisor will coordinate daily program operations, oversee case management services, and ensure compliance with all BHBH grant requirements. This includes supervision of Social Service Worker II staff (one monolingual, one bilingual), and potentially other social service positions within the Division. The Supervisor will serve as the primary liaison to BHRS and community providers, aligning workflows between housing and behavioral health services to ensure participants have seamless access to care and housing supports. Through strong leadership and collaboration, the Social Services Unit Supervisor will ensure that Marin County’s BHBH-funded services meet the immediate housing needs of vulnerable residents while supporting long-term stability and recovery.

Core responsibilities include:

• Supervising, coaching, and evaluating staff, ensuring high-quality case management and responsive services.
  

• Overseeing caseload distribution, service documentation in the Electronic Health Record (EHR), and the use of participant assistance and landlord incentive funds.
  

• Carrying a small caseload of the most complex cases requiring advanced judgment and sensitivity.
  

• Ensuring program compliance with state and federal laws, grant reporting requirements, and internal policies.
  

• Collecting, analyzing, and reporting program data to meet BHBH grant requirements and inform program improvements.
  

• Representing the Bridge Program in the community, cultivating partnerships with landlords, housing providers, and service agencies to support housing stability and recovery.
  

• Supporting program evaluation, continuous quality improvement, and the development of policies and procedures.
  

• Acting as a liaison and collaborator with BHRS service providers on housing related needs and supports for BHRS clients.
  

FIXED TERM

This is a fixed-term position budgeted through June 30, 2027 . However, there may be opportunities for the hired individual during this time-period to move to a regular, ongoing position as other vacancies or promotional opportunities occur, or the position may be funded and convert to an ongoing position. Fixed-term employment ends when the position’s funding finishes, or the work is completed. Employees in these positions are exempt from the County’s policies regarding lay-off order and reduction-in-force rights.

ABOUT YOU

Our Highly Qualified Candidate

Our highly qualified candidate is an experienced social services leader who is committed to equity, housing stability, and behavioral health recovery. They bring a deep understanding of homelessness and housing interventions, behavioral health systems of care, and the complexities of serving individuals with co-occurring conditions.

They are a skilled supervisor who can support and motivate staff, balance accountability with compassion, and foster a culture of learning and continuous improvement. They are comfortable managing both program operations and grant requirements, including data collection, outcome tracking, and reporting.

The ideal candidate also excels in relationship-building and collaboration . They communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders, from frontline staff to landlords, community partners, and other county divisions. They are diplomatic, adaptable, and solutions-oriented, able to navigate challenges and align resources to meet participant needs. The candidate will also be a mission-driven leader who is passionate about improving outcomes for people experiencing homelessness and serious behavioral health conditions, and who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative, and evolving work environment.

Key strengths include:

• Strong supervisory and coaching skills to guide staff growth and accountability.
  

• Knowledge of housing programs, homelessness services, and behavioral health resources.
  

• Ability to interpret and implement complex policies, regulations, and grant requirements.
  

• Proficiency in data collection, analysis, and reporting to drive program improvements.
  

• Effective communication and collaboration skills with staff, partners, and community stakeholders.
  

QUALIFICATIONS
Knowlege of:

• Thorough knowledge of casework concepts, skills and the techniques of interviewing.
• Laws, rules and regulations governing the operation of the public social service agencies and the various specialized programs.
• Principles of supervision and training.
• Community organization and the use of public and private community resources.
• Medical and psychiatric terminology.
• For the Public Guardian assignment, knowledge of court proceedings as they relate to the various social services programs, including dependency proceedings and/or conservatorship proceedings.

Ability to:

• Effectively train, plan, assign, supervise, and evaluate the work of staff.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted during performance of duties.
• Participate in program planning and evaluation.
• Interpret rules and regulations to staff, applicants, recipients or others.
• Prepare and present oral and written reports concisely and clearly.
• Provide consultative services to staff members.
• Conduct investigations and represent clients in all matters related to their well-being.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
A master's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in sociology, psychology, social work, social welfare, counseling, mental health, or a closely related field OR a bachelor's degree with a major in sociology, psychology, social work, social welfare, counseling, mental health, or a closely related field and t wo (2) years of experience directly related to the assignment at a level equivalent to a Marin County Child Welfare Worker II, Social Service Worker II, Eligibility Worker II or Deputy Public Guardian/Conservator/Investigator. Lead experience is highly desirable.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

For any questions concerning this position announcement, please contact Sarah Githens at sarah.githens@marincounty.gov.

All applicants will receive email notifications regarding their status in the recruitment process. Please be sure to check your spam settings to allow our emails to reach you. You may also log into your GovernmentJobs.com account to view these emails.

Testing and Eligible List: Depending on the number of qualified applications received, the examination may consist of a highly qualified review, application screening, online assessment, written examination, oral examination, performance examination, or any combination to determine which candidates' names will be placed on the eligible list. The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill the current vacancy, and any future vacancies for open, fixed-term, full-time or part-time positions which may occur while the list remains active.

LiveScan:
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Candidates selected are subject to fingerprinting by the Sheriff's Department and must pass a Department of Justice LiveScan background check prior to appointment.

Disaster Service Workers: All County of Marin employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: If you have questions regarding equal employment opportunities, please contact Roger Crawford, Equal Employment Opportunity Director, at 415-473-2095.

PLEASE NOTE: The benefits described herein do not apply to temporary (contingent) or to part-time employees that work less than 50%.

COUNTY OF MARIN BENEFITS: GENERAL
Below are some of the excellent benefits the County offers. More information about our benefits can be found on the Marin County's Benefits Homepage .

Paid Time Off : Competitive vacation accrual; 12 holidays per year; and generous sick leave accruals. Additional types of paid leaves are available for some bargaining units.

Health Plan : Choice of four health plans (two Kaiser HMOs, Western Health Advantage HMO, and an Anthem Blue Cross PPO) along with dental through Delta Dental PPO, and vision through Vision Service Plan (VSP). There is a County contribution toward the premiums (the contribution amount varies depending on coverage tier elected such as employee only, employee + 1, employee + family). Plus, the County offers excellent Life Insurance, Disability, Flexible Spending Plans, a Dependent Care Assistance Program, professional development and more.

Retirement : Defined benefit plan under the County Employees Retirement Act of 1937. More information can be found online at www.mcera.org.

IRS 457 Plan : Choice of pre-tax or post-tax (Roth) employee contribution up to the IRS annual maximum.

Retiree Medical : The County provides access to group health plan coverage to eligible retirees.

For specific questions regarding the employment process, please contact Human Resources at (415) 473-6104. For additional details about the benefits or retirement, please contact the Benefits Division at (415) 473-2197.

*IMPORTANT NOTE: Benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice.

Closing Date/Time: 10/23/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

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