5-7 years of experience in human services or related field.
Management experience in a governmental or social services role.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
Proficient in the use of data management and reporting tools.
Responsibilities
Oversee and direct human services programs and initiatives.
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
Develop and manage budgets for various human services projects.
Collaborate with community organizations and stakeholders.
Conduct regular assessments to evaluate program effectiveness.
Benefits
Health insurance with multiple plans and employer contributions.
Full dental and vision insurance paid for employees and partial for dependents.
Generous vacation and sick leave policies including annual sell-back options.
Management disability insurance fully paid by employer.
Access to an Employee Assistance Program offering counseling and resources.
Full Job Description
Salary : $76,689.60 - $93,267.20 Annually Location : Merced County Human Services Agency 2115 Wardrobe Ave. Merced, CA Job Type: Full-time Job Number: MSS06168 Department: Human Services Agency Opening Date: 09/04/2026 Bargaining Unit: 20D Management
Examples of Duties
Application Deadline: Continuous
Recruitments that note continuous under the closing date are subject to close at any time. Applications will not be accepted after a continuous recruitment is closed.
To be considered for this position you must use a Merit System application or apply online at:
To view the job description, please click here: HOLIDAYS & LEAVES MANAGEMENT LEAVE
May receive, depending upon classification, 96 hours per Fiscal Year.
VACATION
10 days the first 5 years of continuous employment (limited to a maximum of 160 hours), 15 days in the second 5 years of continuous employment (limited to a maximum of 240 hours), and 20 days after 10 years of continuous employment (limited to a maximum of 320 hours). Optional annual sell back of a portion of accumulated vacation leave hours (maximum - 40 hours).
SICK LEAVE
0.0625 hours sick leave for each paid regularly scheduled work hour. 16 days (130 hours per year) with unlimited accumulation. Optional annual buy back of a portion of accumulated sick leave hours upon meeting certain criteria.
HOLIDAYS
Twelve paid holidays annually plus two optional holidays.
BEREAVEMENT LEAVE
Five (5) regularly scheduled consecutive workdays.
INSURANCE HEALTH INSURANCE Medical Insurance - Merced County offers multiple Medical Plans and contributes towards employee and dependent premiums.
Anthem 500 EPO
Anthem 1500 EPO
Anthem HDHP (High Deductible Medical Plan) with Health Savings Account (HSA)
Anthem HDHP (High Deductible Medical Plan) without Health Savings Account (HSA)
Dental Insurance - Delta Dental
County pays 100% of the premium for employees and 50% for dependent(s)
Vision Insurance - VSP
County pays 100% of the premium for employees and 50% for dependent(s)
DISABILITY INSURANCE
Management Disability Insurance - Unit 20 Unrepresented Management Levels A-E - 100% premium paid by employer
LIFE INSURANCE
County-paid Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
Unit 20 Unrepresented Management:
Level A & B $85,000
Level C $55,000
Level D & E $35,000
Voluntary Term and Whole Life Insurance are available - premium paid by employee
RETIREMENT DEFERRED COMPENSATION
The County offers a 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan. Employees choose their investment funds and can make pre-tax or post-tax contributions to the plan up to the maximum allowable.
MERCED COUNTY EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT ASSOCIATION
The retirement plan is a defined benefit plan administered pursuant to the County Employees Retirement Law of 1937 and other provisions of the California Government Code. MCERA members also pay into Social Security. The applicable benefit formula is dependent upon your hire date with an MCERA employer; your pension amount will be determined by your age, years of service and final compensation amount.
EMPLOYEE PROGRAMS EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EAP)
Anthem EAP services provide up to five face-to-face counseling sessions per incident and provides a toll-free "800" hotline available 24/7 for emergencies and crisis intervention. EAP services include counseling services, legal services, financial services and work-life resource services.
EMPLOYEE TICKETS, COUPONS, and DISCOUNTS
The County of Merced has partnered with Employee Savings Tickets to provide discounted coupons and tickets for all county employees to attractions throughout the state and out-of-state. The discounts and coupons are available for shopping, movies, sporting events, theme parks, zoos and aquariums and much more.
For answers to specific questions regarding employee benefits, please call Human Resources at 209.385.7356.
