Program Coordinator

The Job

The Department of Children and Family Services (CFS) is recruiting for a Program Coordinator. The CFS Program Coordinator will supervise operations and projects, while serving as a liaison with County departments and divisions. A current vacancy exists in Redlands.

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Supervise support staff; assign and review work; prepare and sign work performance evaluations; participate in hiring and disciplinary actions.
• Develop project plans and timelines; researches, analyzes and prepares recommendations regarding projects to management; establishes and maintains a system for tracking project activities, progress, and outcomes; monitors project progress and provides technical and administrative support.
• Gather and analyze information pertaining to project needs, including overall project evaluation; develop and monitor data collection systems.
• Provide input on operational policies and procedures as it relates to the projects.
• Maintain a thorough knowledge of department and county policies and procedures, and state and federal laws that may affect the department.
• Research, compile and organizes information for use by management and identifies both direct and indirect impacts of recommendations made.
• Provide input on project related budget requests, including equipment and material forecasts for submission to management. Prepare a variety of reports, records, correspondence and other documents.
• Analyze and interpret key child welfare performance indicator data (e.g., safety, permanency, well-being, timeliness of services, placement stability, and Child and Family Teams (CFT)/Child and Adolescent Needs and Strengths (CANS) compliance to identify trends, gaps, and areas requiring programmatic improvement.
• Prepare written reports, executive summaries, and presentations for leadership that clearly communicate trends, risks, successes, and recommendations based on data analysis.
• Provides vacation and temporary relief as required.

*Official title: Program Coordinator. For more detailed information, refer to the Program Coordinator job description.

EXCELLENT BENEFITS

To review job-specific benefits, refer to:
Summary of Benefits
Memoranda of Understanding (MOU)

THE DEPARTMENT

Children and Family Services provides family-centered programs and services designed to ensure safety, permanence and well-being for San Bernardino County's children while strengthening and attempting to preserve the family unit. CFS helps prevent further harm to children from intentional physical or mental injury, sexual abuse, exploitation or neglect by a person responsible for a child's health and welfare. Services provided include: Emergency Response, Family Maintenance, Family Reunification and Permanency Planning.

To learn more about San Bernardino County's Children and Family Services visit the department website .

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Travel : Travel throughout the County is required and employees will be required to make provisions for such transportation. 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

Applicants may qualify under Option A or Option B, but must meet both of the education and experience requirements within that option:

OPTION A
EDUCATION: Thirty (30) semester (45 quarter units) of completed college coursework from an accredited college or university half of which must be upper division, business/public administration, behavioral/social science, psychology, sociology, social services, human services, education or closely related field.

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EXPERIENCE: Three (3) years of project management experience in which the primary responsibility includes oversight and coordination of projects, defining project scope, and developing project timelines.

OPTION B EDUCATION: A Bachelor’s degree in business/public administration, behavioral/social science, psychology, sociology, social services, human services, education or closely related field.

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EXPERIENCE: Two (2) years of project management experience in which the primary responsibility includes oversight and coordination of projects, defining project scope, and developing project timelines.

PMP Certificate Substitution: Project Management Professional (PMP) certificate issued by the Project Management Institute (PMI) may substitute for the degree under Option B.
Note: Qualifying degree or coursework must have been completed at a college or university accredited by an accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education. Degrees or coursework completed outside the U.S. must be accompanied by 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

The ideal candidate is a results-driven project management professional with a bachelor’s degree in Business or Public Administration and experience leading public sector projects of varying scope and complexity. Ideal candidates will have a proven ability to manage project portfolios, provide guidance to multiple project teams, analyze data to inform decision-making, and communicate effectively with leadership to advance organizational goals.

Selection Process

Application Procedure:
Complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire by 5:00 PM on the filing deadline . Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaires.

Completing your application with statements such as "see/refer to resume" or "see attached" rather than completing your work experience section of your application may affect your eligibility or competitive evaluation score.

Evaluation Procedure:
There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on a review of the Application and Supplemental Questionnaire only and resumes will not be reviewed. It is to your advantage to provide as much relevant and detailed work experience as possible in both your work experience and supplemental questionnaire.

To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the posted filing deadline. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note, if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application we have not received your application.

Additional Information and Resources:
If you need technical assistance, review the Government Jobs online application guide or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by your internet connection, computer, or browser when submitting an application.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) / Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants.

ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and need accommodations during the testing process, please submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form (Download PDF) within one week of the recruitment filing deadline.

Veterans' Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouses or widows/widowers who are not current County employees may receive additional Veterans' Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request these points, please refer to the Veterans' Preference Policy .

For more important details, review the Applicant Information and County Employment Process

Supervisory Unit

San Bernardino County offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of other voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.

Please review the appropriate Summary of Benefits * for more information

Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County’s Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the Employee Benefits website for more detailed information.

*Retirement benefits subject to change.

Closing Date/Time: 2/13/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

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