Clinical Services Administrator, Northern STAR Homes
Department of Developmental Services – Headquarters
JC-452343 – Clinical Services Administrator, Northern STAR Homes
C. E. A.
$10,048.00 – $12,161.00 per Month
Final Filing Date: 11/4/2024

Application Methods:
Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account)
By Mail
Drop-off

Job Description and Duties
The Clinical Services Administrator (CSA) of the Stabilization Training Assessment Re-integration (STAR) acute crisis home and Crisis Assessment Stabilization Team mobile crisis services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) is responsible for overseeing the operations and management of the facility. This role involves providing leadership and direction to STAR staff and ensuring that high-quality care is provided to the STAR individuals. The CSA’s responsibilities include developing and implementing policies and procedures, coordinating, and monitoring individualized care plans, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and standards. The CSA works closely with a multidisciplinary team, including clinicians, nurses, and direct support professionals, to ensure the well-being and safety of the residents. In addition to administrative duties, this position plays a crucial role in fostering a supportive and therapeutic environment within the STAR program. The CSA collaborates with external agencies, families, and other stakeholders to ensure continuity of care and ensures a supportive transition plan is developed for individuals moving out from STAR. The CSA has a strong understanding of the unique needs of individuals with I/DD and experience working in crisis intervention settings and should possess excellent communication and leadership skills, as well as the ability to make critical, ethical decisions under pressure. By managing the STAR program, the CSA helps individuals with I/DD navigate challenging situations and promotes their overall well-being and stability. The CSA is a mandated reporter of observed or suspected abuse or neglect.

Working Conditions
Ongoing interaction with consumers with developmental disabilities and severe psychiatric and behavioral conditions at STAR residence and in community settings, such as consumer’s homes, hospital, or psychiatric settings. Potential exposure to communicable diseases, blood-borne pathogens, medicinal preparations, and other conditions common to a clinical nursing environment. Participation in meetings and conferences and other conditions common to an office environment, as well as ongoing interaction with the public. Work will include travel and possible overnight stays.

Minimum Requirements
This position does not have a Classification Specification. Requirements and qualifications for this position can be found in this announcement. For additional questions, please contact the hiring department listed below.

Position Details
Job Code #: JC-452343
Position #(s): 472-710-7500-001
Working Title: Clinical Services Administrator, Northern STAR Homes
Classification: C. E. A.
$10,048.00 – $12,161.00 A
# of Positions: 1
Work Location: Solano County
Telework: In Office
Job Type: Career Executive Assignment – Non Tenured, Full Time

Department Information
The California Department of Developmental Services (DDS) is the agency through which the State of California provides services and supports to individuals with developmental disabilities.

Special Requirements
A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required and is a narrative discussion of the candidate’s education, experience and/or training that would qualify him/her for this position, related to the Minimum Qualifications, Knowledge and Abilities, Special Personal Requirements, and Desirable Qualifications. The SOQ must be typed in 12-point Arial font, single spaced, and be no more than two pages in length. A resume does not take place of an SOQ.

Application Instructions
Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.

Final Filing Date: 11/4/2024

Who May Apply
Individuals who are eligible to be appointed to this Career Executive Assignment (CEA) by the State of California.

How To Apply
Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included.

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 www.CalCareers.ca.gov. 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.
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 documentation of each candidate’s ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. SEE “SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS” ABOVE FOR INSTRUCTIONS.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

Examination Qualification Requirements
All applicants must possess the knowledge and abilities, and any other requirements, described in this announcement.

Knowledge and Abilities
Applicants must demonstrate the ability to perform high administrative and policy-influencing functions effectively. Such overall ability requires possession of most of the following more specific knowledge and abilities:

Knowledge of: The Lanterman Act, developmental disabilities, the regional center service system, and processes and protocols in California state government. Principles, practices, and trends of public and business administration including management, supportive staff services, and employee supervision.

Ability to: Supervise and train subordinate staff. Develop and maintain cooperative and harmonious relationships with department and regional center staff, the public, and others; work with professional personnel in the field relating to coordinating and developing services for persons with developmental needs.

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:

The Clinical Services Administrator must have a minimum of two years of prior experience providing direct care or supervision to individuals with developmental disabilities; and be one of the following: (A) Registered Behavior Technician; (B) Licensed Psychiatric Technician; or (C) Qualified behavior modification professional. An administrator must complete the Residential Services Orientation, as required per Title 17 Section 56003. Must have a current valid driver’s license and identification.

Examination Information
If you meet the requirements stated in this announcement, you may take this competitive examination. Possession of the Examination Qualifications requirements does not assure a place on the eligible list. Your performance in the examination will be compared with the performance of others who take this examination, and all successful candidates will be ranked according to their scores.

A minimum rating of 70% must be attained in the Examination to obtain list eligibility for this position. All candidates will receive written notification of their examination results.

The results of this examination will only be used to fill this position. Applications will be retained for twelve months.

Hiring interviews for the Job may be conducted with the most qualified candidates.

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:

California State Employee Benefits Summary
CalPERS Health Benefit Summary 2024
CalPERS Health Benefit Summary 2025

Benefit information can be found on theCalHR website and theCalPERS website.

Equal Opportunity Employer
The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.

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