Program Coordinator

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Program Coordinator

County of El Dorado Placerville, California

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Program Coordinator

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THE COUNTY OF EL DORADO
The County of El Dorado is committed to promoting the power of public service by fostering a diverse and collaborative workplace where employees are empowered, respected and valued. The dedicated efforts taken by the Board of Supervisors continues to promote El Dorado County as a competitive employer that is committed to recruiting and retaining qualified employees by advocating for competitive salaries and excellent benefits. The County of El Dorado is also supportive of providing telework opportunities for employees consistent with business needs and in accordance with Board of Supervisors Policy E-12 - Telecommuting.

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY
The El Dorado County Health And Human Services Agency is committed to transforming lives and improving futures for the citizens of El Dorado County. Their programs and services include: Behavioral Health, Public Health, Community and Social Services. Their over 600 employees are dedicated to enhancing and enriching the lives of those in their communities.

COMMUNITY SERVICES DIVISION The Health and Human Services Agency’s Community Services Division is the primary provider for community programs and assistance through the El Dorado County Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA). This division is responsible for offering a wide range of services including Veterans Affairs, Animal Services, Public Housing Authority, Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP), Weatherization, and Older Adult Programs. Older Adult programs includes both The Club Older Adult Day Services Program facility and the Area Agency on Aging (AAA), providing services to El Dorado County residents 60 yea rs of age and older through programs that include: Senior Nutrition, Senior Shuttle, Long-Term Care Ombudsman, Senior Legal, Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP), Health Insurance Counseling & Advocacy (HICAP), and more!

THE OPPORTUNITY
The Program Coordinator oversees, coordinates and personally performs work in the provision of programs offering direct services and support to seniors and families with special needs and also provides direction to program service delivery and evaluating program status and effectiveness. This class is distinguished from the Manager and Director levels in that classes with those titles have division or department management level responsibility in their area of family and/or senior support. The selected candidate will have the opportunity to:


For a full description of duties and responsibilities, please review the job description here .

IDEAL CANDIDATE
The County of El Dorado Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) is seeking an experienced and compassionate Program Coordinator to supervise a small team of dedicated staff and volunteers. This leadership role oversees several Community Services programs, including the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program, Community Services Block Grant, Senior Activities, and the You Are Not Alone (YANA) telephone reassurance program. These programs are designed to assist low-income families and adults aged 60 years and older in living independently and remaining engaged in active aging opportunities. This rewarding position involves a wide range of responsibilities, including supervising and training team members, conducting community outreach and marketing, engaging directly with clients and senior center patrons, and serving as a liaison to the Agency's Community Action Council. The Program Coordinator also ensures regulatory compliance, coordinates program activities, counsels and advises applicants based on their needs and makes appropriate referrals to community resources and carefully monitors budgets and contract expenditures to maximize available funding. The ideal candidate is a confident and compassionate leader who thrives in a public service environment. They are skilled at coordinating multiple programs, fostering collaboration, and are deeply committed to supporting the dignity and well-being of members of the low-income and aging communities.

Human Resources will assess your application to determine if you are minimally qualified using the following recommendations.

Where college degrees and/or college course credits are required, degrees and college units must be obtained from an accredited college or university. Courses from non-accredited institutions will not be evaluated for this requirement.

Education & Experience Requirements:
Equivalent to possession of an Associate of Arts degree with major coursework in social services, psychology or a related field

AND

T wo years of experience in performing social service program eligibility determinations or program support work at a level equivalent to the County's class of Program Assistant.

Other Requirements: Must possess a valid driver's license.

Click here to view the minimum qualifications for Program Coordinator, as well as the physical, environmental, and working conditions.

SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION
Apply online by clicking the 'Apply" link at the top of this announcement. When your online application and responses to the required supplemental questions are complete, click 'Accept".

If you have any questions regarding this recruitment, contact Rachel Wallick in Human Resources at [email protected]

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RECRUITMENT PROCESS
The Human Resources Department will screen all applications to identify qualified candidates. After screening, qualified candidates will be referred to the next step and notified of all further procedures applicable to their status in the recruitment process.A training and experience evaluation will be utilized to determine an applicant's ability to continue in the recruitment process ranking for referral to specific vacancies. Based upon the information in the application and/or responses to supplemental questions, the applicant's education, training and experience will be evaluated using a pre-determined formula.

Supplemental questions play an integral role in this recruitment process. Please take the time to provide thoughtful and thorough responses. The information you provide may be used to determine your ranking for referral to specific vacancies. All work experience that is described or included in your response(s) MUST be included in the "Work Experience" section of your application. Do not refer to a resume or other documentation.

For more information on the recruitment process, click here.

Based on the department's needs, the selection procedures listed above may be modified. All candidates will be notified of any changes in the selection procedures.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The County of El Dorado is recruiting applicants for the Program Coordinator. This recruitment will establish a list for the purpose of filling current and future full time, part time, limited term and extra help vacancies for at least three (3) months. In accordance with Personnel Rules 1103.1 and 1105.1, an extra help or limited term employee may be transitioned into a regular employee if the department in which the employee works has a vacant allocated position for the same classification as held by the extra help or limited term employee and the appointing authority requests such transfer.

If you are interested in the position of Program Coordinator within any County department, please submit your application.

We are currently recruiting for the following:

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The County of El Dorado is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

As required by Internal Revenue Service Publication 1075, individuals in positions that have access to Federal Tax Information (FTI), will be subject to a background investigation and a criminal history check. In addition, individuals hired into positions that have access to FTI will be re-investigated at least once every ten (10) years.

Many job classifications require a pre-employment medical screening. Depending on the job classification, medical screening may include testing for drugs; a positive test may result in revocation of an employment offer.

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The County of El Dorado is committed to providing a comprehensive, flexible benefits program to meet your needs!

For your Health and Well-Being:

For your Financial Future:

For your Work/Life Balance:


Below is a comprehensive benefit summary based on full-time, regular employment for the bargaining unit to which this classification is assigned.

Revised 1/2025, valid until modified by successor MOU or negotiated agreement.

To learn more about the benefits offered by the County of El Dorado please visit our website located here .

Extra help employees are not considered regular employees, therefore do not attain civil service status, and do not receive benefits or paid leaves; however, they do accrue sick leave consistent with the law.

Closing Date/Time: 10/7/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Salary:

$55,140.80 - $67,017.60 Annually
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