Senior Program Specialist

The current vacancy is in Ukiah, CA with BHRS - Mental Health Services Act.

The list developed from this recruitment will be used for a limited period to fill open and promotional, regular full-time, and part-time positions in a variety of departments, service areas, and locations throughout the County, should they occur. Pursuant to current bargaining unit agreements, employees regularly assigned to the coastal region or in Covelo are eligible to receive a 5% assignment premium.

Under general supervision, performs a variety of responsible, complex, professional responsibilities related to a variety of programs; develops, implements, and maintains various programs, including identifying needs; developing programs; making presentations; acting as the technical program expert; providing customer service to client participants of the program; and performing other complex program related work.

Bilingual English/Spanish encouraged to apply. Se buscan personas bilingües en inglés y español. Para recibir una solicitud en español, llame a Recursos Humanos al 234-6600.

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Oversee the development, implementation, and maintenance of a program; identify program needs; draft and monitor program goals; ensures proper allocation of resources; and conduct training sessions.
• Analyze new and revised legislation, which govern program area in order to determine impact upon operations.
• Evaluate existing operations and procedures within an assigned program area.
• Oversee and/or conduct studies to collect data and make recommendations for procedural or organizational changes; plan and implement program changes with required resources.
• Develop and review departmental policies and procedures to ensure compliance with State and federal legislation, regulations, and directives.
• Prepares and monitors the program budget and work plans, including reviewing project budgets, reviewing billing statements, and authorizing payments.
• Tracks progress of clients and performs follow up visits; ensures and maintains the confidentiality of health information on clients; audits records to ensure program compliance with quality of care; maintains ongoing support and contact with clients.
• Research, apply for, and manage grants and grant funding sources; prepare and manage program related contracts and MOUs.
• Compose, organize, and revise program reports, policies, and procedure manuals; plan and coordinate the development of new and revised programs, contracts, and interagency agreements with department staff, other County departments, and community agencies.
• Act as technical expert and resource person to staff regarding program policies and procedures; facilitates group process, mediation, and negotiation functions.
• Research, analyze, and prepare recommendations regarding special projects.
• Act as department liaison with various agencies and departments on issues concerning the program(s); may serve as departmental representative on various committees and at meetings.
• Attend meetings with various community and volunteer groups; coordinate and schedule presentations; advertise program services.
• Participates in staff and professional meetings to discuss progress and conduct program planning.
• Prepare and submit various mandated financial, operational, and statistical reports.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
Education and Experience:
One year of experience comparable to that of a Program Specialist II or; a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a degree in public or business administration or a closely related field AND two years of progressively responsible experience comparable to that of a Program Specialist I.
Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on the basis of two years of experience for one year of education. A Master's or doctorial degree in Public or Business Administration, or field related to area of assignment, may be substituted for up to two years of the required experience.
Licenses and Certifications:
Valid State Driver's License

• Functions, principles, and operation of public administration programs.
• Applicable state, federal, and local ordinances, laws, rules and regulations and legislative issues; with particular emphasis on compliance requirements and funding allocations.
• Available sources of public assistance program laws, legislation, rules, and regulations.
• Principles of planning, organization, research, and analysis.
• Interviewing techniques
• Grant writing and application processes.
• Community resources and health education techniques.
• Setting and obtaining program goals.
• Principles of training and development.

• Analyzing, evaluating and diagnosing situations and adopt effective courses of action.
• Interpreting new and revised regulations and projecting probable impacts to the program.
• Developing, revising, and implementing departmental operating polices and procedures.
• Defining organizational, procedural, and resource allocation problems.
• Collecting, organizing, and evaluating pertinent data, defining and validate conclusions, identify alternative solutions, and projecting consequences of decisions and recommendations.
• Preparing clear, concise, and complete reports, correspondence, directives, and manuals. Using tact, discretion, initiative and judgment within established guidelines.
• Speak effectively in groups and in individual situations.
• Establish and maintain effective line of communication and working relationships at all organizational levels.
• Give and follow oral and written instructions.
• Work under conditions of changing priorities and tight time schedules
• While performing the essential functions of this job, the incumbent is regularly required to sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, to reach with hands and arms, and speak and hear.
• Lift and carry, push and/or pull, or move items weighing up to 25 pounds.

Important Application Information:

• It is your responsibility to demonstrate through your application materials how you meet the minimum qualifications of the position/s for which you apply.
• You must complete all sections of the application. A résumé or other information you feel will help us evaluate your qualifications may be attached to your completed application, but will not be accepted in lieu of completing any part of the application. Blank applications that contain only a résumé or those that reference "see résumé" will be rejected as incomplete.
• Check your application before submitting to ensure it is complete and correct; no new or additional information will be accepted after the closing date.
• Inquiry will be made of your former and current employers; please provide the names and telephone numbers of supervisors on your application.
• You must provide the names and contact information of at least three (3) references (not relatives) that have knowledge of your job skills, experience, ability and/or character.
• Application materials are the property of Mendocino County and will not be returned.
• It is your responsibility to keep your NEOGOV profile updated, including any changes to your telephone number or address. Failure to do so may result in missed notification of exams or interviews.
• The exam process listed on this flyer is tentative. Mendocino County reserves the right to make necessary modifications to the examination plan. Such revisions will be in accordance with approved personnel standards. Should a change be made, applicants will be notified.
• The provisions of this job bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract.

Examination Process: All complete applications will be reviewed; incomplete applications will not be considered. Based on the number of qualified candidates, applicants meeting the job requirements and qualifications will be invited to participate in an oral examination (weight 100) or an unassembled exam, consisting of an evaluation of education and experience as stated on the application form. The examination process will test the knowledge and abilities described above. A minimum score of 70 must be attained for placement on the employment list.

Special Testing: If you require special testing arrangements to accommodate a disability or religious conviction you must contact Human Resources at 707.234.6600 prior to the test date to make your requirements known. You must provide enough advance notice to allow Human Resources to properly review and evaluate your request.

Special Requirements: Employment in some County departments or positions may require the successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background, which may include fingerprinting, and/or a medical examination, which may include drug screening.

The option for telework may be available. Eligibility for telework is based on the position, employee, and telework environment; not every position, or every employee will be compatible to telework. Please see Policy #57 Telework Policy and Program Guidelines for details.

This announcement is a synopsis of duties and requirements of this job. To review the complete classification specification and benefits, please see the HR website. Applications must be submitted to the Human Resources Department by the final filing date.

The County of Mendocino is an Equal Opportunity Employer