Social Services Manager (Child Welfare Services)

Solano County • Fairfield, CA

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About 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.

Requirements

• Three years of increasingly responsible experience in a social services program.
• One year of supervisory experience in a social services program.
• A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, preferably with a major in Social Work or a related field.
• Possession of or ability to obtain a valid Class C California driver's license may be required.

Nice To Haves

• Current or recent CWS Supervisor experience.
• Extensive experience in child welfare practice and operations.
• Strong understanding of the complexities of CWS work, including current legislative mandates, practice frameworks, and statewide initiatives.
• Trauma-informed, equity-focused leadership style.
• Ability to guide staff through challenging casework.
• Skill in implementing policy, monitoring compliance, and supporting program improvements.
• Ability to collaborate effectively.
• Clear communication skills.
• Ability to foster a supportive and accountable work environment.
• Master's degree in social work.
• Valid Licensed Clinical Social Worker license issued by the State Board of Behavioral Science Examiners.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and direct one or more child welfare program areas.
• Ensure high-quality services that promote child safety, permanency, and well-being.
• Guide program operations.
• Support policy and practice implementation.
• Provide leadership to supervisory and professional staff.
• Meet state and federal mandates.
• Advance system improvements.
• Support a child- and family-centered service delivery model.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager