CACFP Specialist at California Department of Social Services
- Elyse Homel Vitale
- Sep 14
- 2 min read
Updated: Sep 17
Category: Management / Government
Closing Date to Submit Applications: September 24, 2025
Job Title: CACFP Specialist, Staff Services Manager I
Organization: California Department of Social Services
Salary: $7,172 - $8,910 per month
Location: Sacramento County
Job Overview: The Child and Adult Care Food Program Branch (CACFP) at the California Department of Social Services (CDSS) is seeking highly motivated leaders who are excited to contribute their creativity and passion to the effort to provide equitable access to nutritious meals for infants, children, and adults in California. If you enjoy collaborating with a great and passionate team, this is the perfect position for you. We have semi-flexible schedules in a hybrid (remote/telework and in-office) work environment.
The Staff Services Manager (SSM) I Specialist will lead and perform project management activities for the CACFP Branch, as part of the Field Services Bureau, the team focused on program monitoring and support. These activities will include leading collaboration in areas such as communication and relationship building, disaster response planning, policy analysis and development, and supporting the program with a focus on access, expansion, equity, and community engagement.
Other responsibilities of the SSM I Specialist include promoting a workplace environment and culture of psychological safety, collaboration, equity, and inclusion; reviewing and evaluating staff work; meeting and working with internal and external partners; and attending or presenting at conferences.
Minimum Requires and Additional Documents
Contact: The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Jessica Dailey-Keithline
(916) 204-2387
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:
EEO Office
(916) 657-2326
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.
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