Associate Program Specialist

Oakland, CA, United States

Introduction

This is a reinstatement, transfer or voluntary demotion opportunity for current and former regularly appointed employees of Alameda County.

Reinstatement:

Pursuant to Civil Service Rule 1744: On the request of a department head and approval of the Commission, a regularly appointed employee who resigned in good standing may, within three years after the effective date of his/her resignation, be reinstated in a position in the class from which he/she resigned or in a position in another class for which he/she may be eligible as determined by the Commission. Appointments by reinstatement following resignation are subject to the probationary period established for the class. You must have been a classified County employee in the same job code or in a job code at the same salary maximum and left the County in good standing. In addition, you must meet the minimum and special qualifications of the specific position.

Transfer:

You must be a current County classified employee in the same job code or in a job code with the same salary maximum for which you are applying. In addition, you must meet the minimum and special qualifications of the specific position.

Voluntary Demotion:

You must be a current County classified employee in a job code which is at a higher salary maximum than the vacancy for which you are applying. In addition, you must meet the minimum and special qualifications of the specific position.

DESCRIPTION

THE AGENCY:

The Alameda County Social Services Agency (SSA) is comprised of over 2,300 employees working collectively and in partnership with community-based organizations, neighborhood groups and policy makers to serve the needs of the community. SSA is comprised of four operating departments: Agency Administration & Finance; Adult & Aging Services; Children & Family Services; and Workforce & Benefits Administration. SSA's mission is to promote the economic and social well-being of individuals, families, neighborhoods and communities.

To learn more about the Alameda County Social Services Agency, please visit the website at https://www.alamedacountysocialservices.org/.

THE POSITION:

Under close supervision, assist with providing technical programmatic services primarily related to program development and implementation; reviews and evaluates functions to direct client service delivery programs where such services are provided by community-based organizations (CBO's), contract service providers and/or County staff in a wide variety of service areas; acts as County liaison with service providers and funding sources and ensures program regulations and procedures are followed; and, performs other related work as required.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES

Positions allocated to the class of Associate Program Specialist are located in County operating agencies/departments, and report to Supervising Program Specialists or other mid-level County managers. The class of Associate Program Specialist is distinguished from the next higher class of Program Specialist in that the former class is the entry-level class in the series and is in training, learning the full scope of the assigned duties and responsibilities. While the latter class is the journey-level class, independently performing professional-level work and having full responsibility for overseeing a particular program within a County agency/department. Incumbents in the class of Associate Program Specialist are expected to gain experience and demonstrate proficiency which qualifies them to promote to the higher level class of Program Specialist after the equivalent of one year of full-time service. Appointment at the Associate Program Specialist level will not be extended beyond one year.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Either I

Experience:

The equivalent of two years of full-time experience in one of the following classes: Supervising Eligibility Technician; Health Educator II; or, Consumer/Family Relations Program Assistant in the Alameda County classified service. (Non-classified includes the District Attorney's Office, Hospital Authority, and the Consolidated Courts).

Or II

Education:

The equivalent to graduation from an accredited four-year college or university (180 quarter units or 120 semester units) with major coursework in business or public administration, a social science or field related to the program area to which assigned.

(Additional experience as outlined below may be substituted for the education on a year-for-year basis.)

AND

Experience:

The equivalent of two years of full-time professional-level or supervisory work in the direct delivery of services to clients or the oversight of such services in the program area to which assigned, one year of which must have included program planning and evaluation, or in program administration, contract negotiations, grants management and similar financial services.

Or III

Possession of a Master's degree from an accredited college or university in business, public administration, social science or a field related to the program area to which assigned.

Licenses:

Specified positions may require possession of a valid California driver's license. Specified positions may also require licensure or certification in the programmatic area to which assigned.

NOTE: The Civil Service Commission may modify the above Minimum Qualifications in the announcement of an examination.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

NOTE: The level and scope of the following knowledge and abilities are related to duties listed under the "Examples of Duties" section of this specification.

Knowledge of:

• Principles, practices, funding sources and administrative requirements in the program area to which assigned

• Principles and practices of direct client service delivery

• Applicable federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations

• Computer applications related to the work

• Office administrative practices and procedures, including records management and the operation of standard office equipment

• Various resources, services, and other benefit programs administered by public and private entities related to the work

• Basic supervising principles and practices

Ability to:

• Plan, monitor and evaluate program and service delivery effectiveness in the programmatic area to which assigned

• Identify programmatic and operational problems, investigate and evaluate alternatives, and implement effective solutions

• Interpret, explain and apply complex regulations, policies and procedures

• Prepare clear, accurate and effective reports, correspondence, policies, informational brochures and other written materials

• Represent the department and the County in meetings with others and make effective presentations to diverse groups

• Organize and prioritize work and meet critical deadlines

• Maintain accurate records and files

• Exercise sound independent judgment within established policies and guidelines

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work

• Effectively communicate orally and in writing

• Research, compile and summarize varied information, evaluate alternatives and reach sound conclusions

BENEFITS

Alameda County offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that affords wide-ranging health care options to meet the different needs of a diverse workforce and their families. We also sponsor many different employee discount, fitness and health screening programs focused on overall well being. These benefits include but are not limited to*:

For your Health & Well-Being

Medical - HMO & PPO Plans

Dental - HMO & PPO Plans

Vision or Vision Reimbursement

Share the Savings

Basic Life Insurance

Supplemental Life Insurance (with optional dependent coverage for eligible employees)

Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance

County Allowance Credit

Flexible Spending Accounts - Health FSA, Dependent Care and Adoption Assistance

Short-Term Disability Insurance

Long-Term Disability Insurance

Voluntary Benefits - Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity and Legal Services

Employee Assistance Program

For your Financial Future Retirement Plan - (Defined Benefit Pension Plan)

Deferred Compensation Plan (457 Plan or Roth Plan)

For your Work/Life Balance 12 paid holidays

Floating Holidays

Vacation and sick leave accrual

Vacation purchase program

Management Paid Leave**

Catastrophic Sick Leave

Group Auto/Home Insurance

Pet Insurance

Commuter Benefits Program

Guaranteed Ride Home

Employee Wellness Program (e.g. At Work Fitness, Incentive Based Programs, Gym Membership Discounts)

Employee Discount Program (e.g. theme parks, cell phone, etc.)

Child Care Resources

1st United Services Credit Union

*Eligibility is determined by Alameda County and offerings may vary by collective bargaining agreement. This provides a brief summary of the benefits offered and can be subject to change.

** Non-exempt management employees are entitled to up to three days of management paid leave. Exempt management employees are entitled to up to seven days of management paid leave.

Conclusion

TO APPLY: Please submit a PDF copy of your completed application to [email protected].

If you have any questions regarding this announcement, please send your contact information and specific inquiries to [email protected].

You are encouraged to apply immediately as this posting is open until filled and may close at anytime.

Alameda County is an Equal Opportunity Employer