Human Services Worker jobs in Oakland, CA

• Has superb leadership and supervisory skills, including experience in a union environment. 
• Has an ability to set a vision for program staff that is both unifying and inspiring for City staff, collaborative partners and community members. 
• Has an understanding of Oakland's diverse and vibrant community; experience engaging community members in leadership development.
• Has a proven track record of working in collaborations and cultivating partnerships to strengthen program services. 
• Understands the complexity of leading a large public sector initiative with a complex funding structure and compliance requirements.
• Has an excellent understanding of blended funding streams and budgetary principles and practices involved with overseeing a complex budget with multiple federal, state and local sources.

• Directing, managing, and implementing a variety of programs related to children, youth, aging and adult services; ensuring quality service delivery, compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, and thorough recordkeeping for program monitoring and evaluation purposes.
• Maintaining effective relations with a variety of community organizations, groups and individuals.
• Developing and directing the implementation of short-term and long-term goals, objectives, policies, procedures and work standards for a division that meet the needs of the affected population; coordinating the work of a division with outside agencies, consultants and vendors.
• Identifying and applying for grant funding; strategically planning for fund development and leveraging to ensure ongoing program support.
• Directing the selection, supervision, and evaluation of assigned staff; planning and implementing staff training and development to enhance program effectiveness.
• Conveying program successes and needs; coordinating with and directing staff to foster outreach and awareness of available programs and services in the community.

• You will engage community members in discussions on the development of programs.
• You will be a part of a dynamic team environment that supports and encourages one another. 
• You will have the opportunity to be innovative and creative in your work.
• City employees are fiercely passionate about public service and community, and proud to uplift Oakland as a dynamic, innovative, vibrant city that is always on the forefront of social, economic, racial, and environmental justice.

• You will need to understand program variances and track multiple funding cycles. 
• You will need to balance multiple priorities with competing and critical deadlines. 
• You will have to navigate the application of complex federal, state, and local policies and processes.
• You will need to be able to work under pressure and successfully work through organizational crises.

• Critical Thinking: Analytically and logically evaluating information, propositions, and claims. 
• Displaying Ownership and Accountability: Holding self and others accountable for measurable high-quality, timely, and cost-effective results. 
• Self-Management: Showing personal organization, self-discipline, and dependability. 
• Presentation Skill: Formally delivering information to groups. 
• Building & Maintaining Relationships: Establishing rapport and maintaining mutually productive relationships. 
• Coaching & Developing Others: Supporting others in stretching and expanding their capabilities. 
• Visionary Leadership: Taking a long-term view and building a shared vision with others; acting as a catalyst for organizational change. 
• Leading Cross-Functional Collaboration: Demonstrating cooperation and teamwork while working within and across departments, divisions, and teams. 
• Managing Organizational Complexity: Maneuvering through complex political situations and functions within the organization. 
• Allocating Resources: Prioritizing the use of fiscal and material resources to maximize organizational effectiveness.

This is an at-will position, exempt from the provisions of the City of Oakland Civil Service Rules, per Charter Section 902.  

All applications received will be forwarded to the Human Services Department for further consideration. 

Meeting the minimum qualification requirements may not result in further consideration, only the most qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. 

What’s in it for you? 

• Work/Life Balance: 37.5-hour work weeks, and a flexible/hybrid remote schedule.
• 15 paid holidays 
• Vacation: 2 weeks per year minimum with the ability to accrue more depending on public sector years of service
• Retirement: CalPERS (California Public Employees’ Retirement System) with a pension formula of 2.5% @ 55 (for Classic CalPERS members) and 2% @ 62 for new CalPERS members. Classic Employees contribute 8% of pre-tax wages. The City of Oakland does not participate in Social Security 
• Health: The City of Oakland pays the full cost of employee and eligible dependent coverage at the Kaiser rate. Other plans include Anthem, Blue Shield, United Health Care, and other HMO and PPO plans. 
• Dental: Delta Dental full premium for employees and eligible dependents 
• Vision: VSP full premium for employees and eligible dependents 
• Sick leave: Employees accrue 12 days per year.
• Deferred Compensation: 457(b) pre-tax plan and an after-tax ROTH 401(k)plan
• Other benefits include a Flexible Spending Account, Wellness Program, Employee Assistance Program, Tuition Reimbursement, Life Insurance up to $200k & Employee Training.
  

Applicants are required to submit criminal history information upon request after receiving a conditional offer of employment. If the requested information is not furnished in a timely manner, applicants will not qualify for further consideration and will be removed from the eligible list.