Reports to the Facility Director and is the primary leader of the Clinical Management Team. Under the direction of the Facility Director, is responsible for the provision of clinical services for people living in a Community Facility operated by the Department of Developmental Services. Is responsible for all level of care services provided to residents of the community facility and directly manages/supervises most non-nursing staff assigned to the clinical program (may delegate some functional supervision) including Vocational and Educational departments. Identify needed staff training and monitor standard compliance and quality assurance activities; recommend facility policy, procedure or process for improvement. Attend, conduct and chair meetings as required; evaluate and report on special incidents occurring; conduct follow-up reviews and discuss with staff as indicated. Serve as contract manager on service contracts and ensure services are provided as identified in the contract(s) and provide leadership and direction to assigned staff. Ensures staff maintain compliance with required training, annual physicals, performance appraisal reviews, new employee orientation, and bargaining unit agreements. Responsible for planning, developing, implementing, monitoring and evaluating the work of the program servicing people with developmental disabilities with 24-hour, 7-day a week responsibility.
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Effective October 1, 2025, State employees are subject to a salary reduction of three (3) percent in exchange for five (5) hours per month of the Personal Leave.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .
Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
- PROGRAM DIRECTOR (DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES PROGRAMS)
Additional Documents - Job Application Package Checklist
- Duty Statement
Position Details Job Code #:
JC-494007
Position #(s):
472-110-8268-XXX
Working Title:
PROGRAM DIRECTOR
Classification:
PROGRAM DIRECTOR (DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES PROGRAMS) $9,457.00 - $11,004.00 R
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
# of Positions:
1
Work Location:
Riverside County
Telework:
In Office
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time
Department Information Canyon Springs is in Cathedral City which is part of Riverside County. Cathedral City is 110 miles southeast of Los Angeles in the Coachella Valley. Recreation/cultural attractions include golf, tennis, desert preserves, parks, hiking, biking, museums, art galleries, and theater. Next door is well-known city of Palm Springs. Although known as a winter resort area, increasing numbers are making the Coachella Valley their year-round home.
Facility Website: http://www.dds.ca.gov/CanyonSprings/Index.cfm
Department Website: http://www.dds.ca.gov
Department Website: http://www.dds.ca.gov
Special Requirements - The position(s) require(s) a Drug Screening be passed prior to being hired.
- The position(s) require(s) Medical Clearance prior to being hired.
Application Instructions Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.
Final Filing Date: Until Filled
Who May Apply
Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply.
Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).
How To Apply
Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:
Address for Mailing Application Packages
You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:
Department of Developmental Services - Canyon Springs Community State Facility
N/A
Attn: Larry Beasley
69-696 Ramon Road
Cathedral City , CA 92234
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
Department of Developmental Services - Canyon Springs Community State Facility
N/A
Larry Beasley
69-696 Ramon Road
Cathedral City , CA 92234
08:00 AM - 04:30 PM
Required Application Package Documents
The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:
- Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
- Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.
Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.
Benefits As a state employee working for the Department of Developmental Services, you and your family will have access to excellent medical, dental and vision insurance benefits in addition to retirement benefits.
Benefit eligibility may be based on job classification, bargaining unit, time base and length of appointment. Additional benefits may also be outlined for specific bargaining units in employee collective bargaining contracts. For more information, please visit the links below:
California State Employee Benefits Summary
- 2025 Health Benefit Summary (PDF)
Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.
Contact Information The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Department Website: http://www.dds.ca.gov
Hiring Unit Contact:
Larry Beasley
(760) 770-6260
larry.beasley@cs.dds.ca.gov
Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.
EEO Contact:
Linda Ryes
(760) 770-6247
linda.reyes@cs.dds.ca.gov
California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.
List Eligibility The Department of Developmental Services is currently administering a continuous file examination for this classification, to take the examination and obtain list eligibility please click the link to take the exam:
https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/ExamBulletin.aspx?ExamControlId=4136
Equal Opportunity Employer The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.
It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.
