program director

*Job Description And Duties *
Reports to the Facility Director and is the primary leader of the Clinical Management Team. Under the direction of the Facility Director, is responsible for the provision of clinical services for people living in a Community Facility operated by the Department of Developmental Services. Is responsible for all level of care services provided to residents of the community facility and directly manages/supervises most non-nursing staff assigned to the clinical program (may delegate some functional supervision) including Vocational and Educational departments. Identify needed staff training and monitor standard compliance and quality assurance activities; recommend facility policy, procedure or process for improvement. Attend, conduct and chair meetings as required; evaluate and report on special incidents occurring; conduct follow-up reviews and discuss with staff as indicated. Serve as contract manager on service contracts and ensure services are provided as identified in the contract(s) and provide leadership and direction to assigned staff. Ensures staff maintain compliance with required training, annual physicals, performance appraisal reviews, new employee orientation, and bargaining unit agreements. Responsible for planning, developing, implementing, monitoring and evaluating the work of the program servicing people with developmental disabilities with 24-hour, 7-day a week responsibility.

Effective October 1, 2025, State employees are subject to a salary reduction of three (3) percent in exchange for five (5) hours per month of the Personal Leave.

You will find additional information about the job in the
Duty Statement
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Position Details
Job Code #:
JC-

Position #(s):
XXX

*Working Title:
PROGRAM DIRECTOR
Classification: *
PROGRAM DIRECTOR (DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES PROGRAMS)

$9, $11,004.00 R

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions:
1

Work Location:
Riverside County

*Telework: *
In Office

*Job Type: *
Permanent, Full Time

Department Information
Canyon Springs is in Cathedral City which is part of Riverside County. Cathedral City is 110 miles southeast of Los Angeles in the Coachella Valley. Recreation/cultural attractions include golf, tennis, desert preserves, parks, hiking, biking, museums, art galleries, and theater. Next door is well-known city of Palm Springs. Although known as a winter resort area, increasing numbers are making the Coachella Valley their year-round home.

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*Special Requirements *

• The position(s) require(s) a Drug Screening be passed prior to being hired.
• The position(s) require(s) Medical Clearance prior to being hired.

Application Instructions
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: Until Filled

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral