Probation Department Program Manager

County of Sonoma

Santa Rosa, CA

Probation Department Program Manager

Salary: $105,629.14 - $128,399.62 Annually

Closing Date: 10/16/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

The County of Sonoma Probation Department is seeking an experienced Department Program Manager!

About the Position

As a Department Program Manager for the Probation Department, you will be assigned to work on an array of special projects. While tasks will vary, primary responsibilities will be to coordinate the department's implementation of the California Advancing and Innovating Medi-Cal (CalAIM) program, to provide leadership and coordination for Probation’s community engagement efforts, and to manage the development of procedures and training for a new case management system. Other tasks include:

• Developing expertise on new legislative or other mandated requirements

• Working in collaboration with stakeholders from Probation, the community and other County departments

• Developing implementation plans, policies and procedures to adhere to new requirements

• Understanding and implementing County procurement processes and leading competitive procurement processes

• Developing memorandums of understanding (MOUs) with partners

• Monitoring project-specific budgets

• Developing and implementing change management strategies associated with new processes/procedures, inclusive of new IT applications

• Developing relationships with the community and enhancing relationships with stakeholders to help shape and guide the department's work

• Creating and managing the department’s social media presence

• Developing culturally responsive materials that are easy for the target audience (department staff/community members) to understand and digest

• Providing support to department staff to effectively communicate with the public on the work of the Probation department

• Preparing educational presentations regarding department activities and initiatives to various public stakeholder groups

What You Bring
The ideal candidate will be a team player who is able to work independently. They will have a keen interest in learning how the Probation department and its related systems work, how Probation staff do their jobs, and ways to make the work more effective and equitable for all. They will also possess many of the following:
• Leadership experience

• A background in legislative analysis

• Experience building and maintaining relationships with community-based organizations or other governmental entities

• Knowledge of change and project management

• Experience in public sector contract management

• Strong communications skills, including writing and presenting

• The ability to build strong relationships with diverse stakeholders

• Intermediate to advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office applications

• Experience with publishing software and/or website development

• English/Spanish bilingual skills are desired, but not required

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*Salary is negotiable within the established range for the position and benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice. For more information, including minimum qualifications, & to apply, visit www. yourpath2sonomacounty.org or call 707-565-2331. The County of Sonoma is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and are committed to having a workforce that is representative of the communities we serve.