Area Agency on Aging District Manager

 PRIORITY REVIEW DATE: Applications received by Friday August 15, 2025 will be considered for first round interviews! 

Recruitment Bonus: Up to $2,000 may be available for newly hired employees. 

 Referral Bonus: Employees in a regular position who refer a qualified candidate may be eligible to receive a referral bonus of up to $750.*

*According to criteria established in the Teamsters Unit Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) (see pages 123-125)

The Department of Aging and Adult Services/Office of the Public Guardian is recruiting for an Area Agency on Aging District Manager, who is responsible for providing leadership in strategic planning, program implementation, and fiscal oversight for a range of aging services, including case management, caregiver support, nutrition, transportation, elder abuse prevention, and health promotion. The position ensures that services are person-centered, culturally responsive, and fully compliant with the Older Americans Act and other applicable regulations. A key responsibility is advocating for older adults while effectively coordinating multi-agency, community-based service delivery systems to meet diverse needs and enhance quality of life for the aging population.

A current vacancy exists in the Area Agency on Aging program located in the San Bernardino office, however this list may also be used to fill future vacancies within the department as they occur. District Managers perform the following duties: develop, implement and maintain regional program goals in support of the department's business plan and budget; ensure compliance with federal and state laws; evaluate and ensure quality and effectiveness of programs; identify and provide analysis of proposed regulations and impacts; and supervise through subordinate supervisors. District Managers also handle and resolve inquiries and complaints, and participate and provide leadership in joint planning activities with other agencies, departments, community organizations, etc.

For more information regarding job duties, refer to the Department of Aging and Adult Services/Office of the Public Guardian District Manager job description.
 

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

 Background Investigation: Prior to appointment, applicants must pass a background investigation, which includes fingerprinting, credit check, and/or medical exam, and also may include drug and/or TB testing. 

Travel: Frequent travel throughout the County will be required and may also include State-wide travel. Employees may be required to make provisions for transportation and to use personal vehicles (mileage reimbursement is available). A valid California Class C driver license and proof of automobile liability insurance must be produced and maintained for the individual providing the transportation.

Sponsorship: Please note San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future. 

Minimum Requirements:

Education: A completed Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in behavioral/social science, business/public administration, or a closely related field.
 

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Experience: Two (2) years of full time experience supervising Older American Act Programs. Qualifying experience must include one (1) year of professional-level administrative experience with primary responsibility for 1) overseeing program operations, including development, implementation, and evaluation of programs; or 2) overseeing the agency's budget and management of its fiscal operations, which includes developing budget justification, performing financial analysis of programs and business operations.

Note: Qualifying degrees or coursework must be completed at a college or university accredited by any accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education. Degree or coursework completed outside the U.S. must be accompanied with an evaluation report from a reputable credential evaluation service showing equivalency to degrees or coursework completed at a college or university accredited by any accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education.

Desired Qualifications:

A Master's degree in a behavioral science and qualifying experience in a program primarily serving the elderly and adults with disabilities is highly desirable. The ideal candidate will have second-level supervisory or management experience, with strong analytical skills, an ability to evaluate operations from a macro perspective and possess project development experience. The ideal candidate will also have experience developing, coordinating and implementing new programs/policies and/or operational modifications or changes to existing programs in a large department/organization.

Selection Process:

There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on the information provided in the application and the Supplemental Questionnaire. You are encouraged to include detailed descriptions of your qualifying experience and skills, as only the most highly qualified applicants will be referred to the Department.

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Apply by Fri. 08/22/25 5:00 PM Pacific Time

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