Program Manager - Bishop

Posting Dates: 1/12/2026 until filled

Kern Regional Center is one of 21 private, non-profit regional centers contracted by the State of California through the Department of Developmental Services (DDS) to coordinate community-based services and support for individuals with developmental disabilities and their families. Kern Regional Center services over 10,000 individuals in Kern, Inyo and Mono Counties. Our counties cover approximately 22,000 square miles with a population of over 945,000 people.

Kern Regional Center is looking for dedicated a dedicated Program Manager who is ready for the next challenge. Program Managers will supervise, assign, schedule, coordinate, and evaluate a group of Service Coordinators, Service Coordinator Specialists, and other assigned agency personnel. A Program Manager will also participate in the overall plan for providing quality client services and in the development and implementation of administrative and program policies.

• Bachelor’s Degree in one of the following areas: social work, psychology or closely related field from an accredited university with four years of increasingly responsible experience preferably in programs serving the developmentally disabled to ensure a thorough understanding and knowledge of the developmental model.
• Two years of experience with Kern Regional Center
• Or any combination of education or experience may be considered.
• Bilingual language fluency (Spanish/English) highly desirable has two years of administrative assistant experience.
• is detailed-oriented and highly organized.
• has strong overall computer skills, proficient with word processing, spreadsheet and presentation software, as well as industry specific.
• has strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Provide timely and responsive customer service, communicating with others respectfully and effectively in person, on the phone, by email or in writing.
• must have reliable transportation.

Top Perks and Benefits: As part of the Kern Regional Center team, you will be able to enjoy:

• Generous health, dental and vision plan for employee and their dependents
• Generous paid time off
• 14 paid holidays
• Life, AD&D, Long Term Disability Plans
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Various voluntary insurance and retirement plans

Annual Salary-$72,072 - $101,412

Starting Salary-$72,072 - $79,459

For full job description, please email [email protected]

Kern Regional Center is an equal opportunity employer and strives to attract qualified applicants from all walks of life without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state and/or local law. We aim to create an environment that celebrates and embraces the diversity of our workforce. We welcome you to join our team.