Program Specialist

PLEASE READ THIS JOB ANNOUCEMENT IN ITS ENTIRETY. An Alameda County Job Application is required to be considered for ALL County recruitments.Alameda County Health, Housing and Homelessness Services, Flexible Housing Subsidy Pool, is recruiting for a *provisional-project position:PROGRAM SPECIALISTJoin our dynamic, motivated and compassionate team.$93,496.00-$131,560.00 AnnuallyPlus, an excellent benefits package!This is a provisional-project recruitment:*Provisional Appointments: For a provisional appointment, a civil service exam is not required. However, to obtain a regular position, the appointee will need to compete successfully in a County Exam when open.Project positions are generally for a specific, limited duration. Projects can last for five years but may be shorter depending on the project. Newly hired incumbents in project positions do not qualify for retirement.This position requires CA residency.*This position is located in Oakland CA, and is available for hybrid work.Housing and Homelessness ServicesHousing & Homelessness Services works to build a robust, integrated, and coordinated system for housing and homelessness services and acts as the County's point of contact on homelessness strategic planning and program development. Formerly the Office of Homeless Care and Coordination (OHCC), Housing & Homelessness Services (H&H) works to improve health and housing outcomes among people experiencing homelessness.H&H operates within Alameda County Health and alongside other County agencies and departments, as well as cities, community-based organizations, and other Continuum of Care partners. Housing & Homelessness Services oversees Coordinated Entry and System Access services, the Homeless Management Information System (HMIS), and works with 50+ providers across more than 145 contracts to provide comprehensive crisis response/diversion, interim, and permanent housing services throughout the County's homelessness response system. Health Care for the Homeless (HCH), which also sits within Housing & Homelessness Services, is a federally designated health center program offering medical, mental health, dental, optometry, pharmacy, and case management services.Learn more about us!https://homelessness.acgov.org/THE POSITIONUnder direction, to provide program planning, technical assistance, review and evaluation 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; to act as County liaison with service providers and funding sources and ensure that program regulations and procedures are followed; and to do related work as required.DISTINGUISHING FEATURESThis professional-level class provides technical programmatic services in a wide variety of client service areas; however, all positions are typically characterized by the following elements:· The need for technical knowledge in the service delivery area to which assigned;· The fact that client services are provided by CBO's, other contract providers and/or County staff; and· The focus of responsibilities being related to program development and implementation, rather than to the provision of administrative or support to County departments.EXAMPLES OF DUTIESNOTE: The following are the duties performed by employees in this classification. However, employees may perform other related duties at an equivalent level. Each individual in the classification does not necessarily perform all duties listed.1. Develops and modifies techniques and formats to evaluate pilot or current program effectiveness and to determine the need for program modifications and/or new program development.2. Researches program alternatives, funding sources, service delivery organizations and other elements for possible program inclusion; evaluates alternatives, prepares reports and makes recommendations.3. Acts as the County liaison and provides coordination among community-based organizations and other service providers, County departments, State or other funding sources and community or business organizations; interacts with various planning councils or boards; answers questions and provides training and technical assistance as required.4. Monitors assigned program or programs; ensures compliance with contract provisions and funding source regulations; recommends and facilitates implementation of procedural and operational changes to maximize service delivery and revenue reimbursement.5. Compiles and maintains accurate records and files regarding program activities; prepares periodic and special statistical or narrative reports as required; may access multiple databases to prepare such reports.6. Negotiates contracts with service providers; ensures that contracts are renewed in a timely manner; prepares, distributes and follows up on contract documentation.7. Participates in departmental, Countywide and/or State planning processes; serves on a variety of committees and task forces.8. Analyzes changes in regulations; evaluates the impact upon program operations and drafts policy and procedural changes as required.9. Prepares a variety of correspondence, periodic and special reports, informational publications, program documentation, policies, procedures and other written materials.10. Operates a variety of standard office equipment including a word processor and/or computer; may drive a county or personal vehicle to make site visits and attend meetings.PROGRAM SPECIALISTMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSEducation: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 a 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.)ANDExperience:The equivalent to three 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.Substitution:(Possession of a Master's degree in business, public administration, social science or a related field to the program area to which assigned from an accredited college or university, may be substituted for two years of the required experience.)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 assignedHOW TO APPLYDeadline: TBDPlease submit a County of Alameda Job Application, resume and cover letter to:Tyler Clark, (HCSAJOBAPPS@acgov.org)The application template is available online on Alameda County's Online Employment Center @NEW USERS can click on "Fill out the application" to fill out an application template. Once the application is completed, candidates can click on the "Review" tab to "Print My Application" or "SAVE as PDF". A PDF copy of the application must be submitting you HCSAJOBAPPS@ACGOV.ORG to be considered for the position.Alameda County HCSA is enriched with a diverse workforce. We believe the best way to deliver optimal programs and services to our communities is to hire and promote talents that are representative of the communities we serve. Diverse candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.BENEFITSIn addition to a competitive salary, employees also enjoy an attractive benefits package with the following elements:For your Health & Well-BeingMedical – HMO & PPO PlansDental – HMO & PPO PlansVision or Vision ReimbursementShare the SavingsBasic Life InsuranceSupplemental Life Insurance (with optional dependent coverage for eligible employees)Accidental Death and Dismemberment InsuranceCounty Allowance CreditFlexible Spending Accounts - Health FSA, Dependent Care and Adoption AssistanceShort-Term Disability InsuranceLong-Term Disability InsuranceVoluntary Benefits - Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity and Legal ServicesEmployee Assistance ProgramFor your Financial FutureRetirement Plan - (Defined Benefit Pension Plan)Deferred Compensation Plan (457 Plan or Roth Plan)For your Work/Life Balance12 paid holidaysFloating HolidaysVacation and sick leave accrualVacation purchase programManagement Paid Leave**Catastrophic Sick LeaveGroup Auto/Home InsurancePet InsuranceCommuter Benefits ProgramGuaranteed Ride HomeEmployee 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 Resources1st 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.*Click here to learn more about benefits.