Program Specialist I-CalWorks-Promotional

One vacancy with the Health & Human Services Agency in Visalia. This recruitment will establish an employment list to fill current and future vacancies throughout Tulare County.

This is a promotional recruitment open to current county employees in regular or probationary status only.

Typical Duties

Assist in planning and organizing the work of staff engaged in the administration of public assistance, employment service programs and related services; coordinate activities and resources and provide linkages with other agencies and organizations within the community; develop and prepare annual service plans for specific programs; conduct research, organize and evaluate information, and develop recommendations within the assigned program area; interpret public assistance, employment service programs and related services policies and procedures to operational supervisors; supervise and participate in the operation of in-service training programs; evaluate the effectiveness of policies and procedures; initiate and develop improved methods of operation; review case records, applications, correspondence, reports, and other materials; answer client complaints and respond to requests for information; identify community resources for purposes of research, program planning, information dissemination and referral; prepare agenda items, reports, memos and correspondence; represent the department in contacts with other governmental agencies and in the community; may coordinate budgets, grants, and contract procurement processes for specific programs; may prepare requests for proposal for specific programs and facilitate the procurement process; may conduct staff meetings and individual conferences; may supervise, train, and evaluate staff; assist Unit manager with complex personnel issues; may function as in charge supervisor in absence of Unit Manager.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Requires a bachelor’s degree in social work, counseling, or related field

Experience : Two years of increasingly responsible experience in public assistance or employment service programs, including one year in a full supervisory capacity or lead worker capacity.

Knowledge of: Principles, programs, policies, and regulations governing the operations of public assistance or employment service programs; principles and practices of casework; community needs and resources; interviewing techniques and recording principles in public assistance or employment service programs; public funding and budget monitoring.

Skill/Ability to: Comprehend and interpret complex laws, rules, regulations and policies; conduct research, organize and evaluate information, and develop recommendations; analyze administrative, organizational and legislative problems and implement necessary changes; proofread technical materials; develop community resources; communicate effectively, orally and in writing; establish and maintain effective relationships with those contacted in course of work; train staff; analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action; implement new programs and changes or revisions in current programs; plan and prepare materials to give presentation or conduct training sessions.

Bargaining Unit 7

The information listed is a general summary of benefits. These provisions do not constitute an expressed or implied contract and are subject to change.

Benefit Amount: An annual benefit amount is provided and may be applied towards health insurance premiums (medical, dental, vision and life). This benefit is pro-rated and paid on a pay period basis (24 pay periods).

Health Insurance: A choice of PPO and HMO medical plans which include PPO and HMO dental plans and include dental and vision coverage. Dependent coverage is available. Providers include Anthem Blue Cross, Kaiser Permanente, Delta Dental, and Vision Services Plan (VSP).

Retirement: The retirement plan is a defined benefit plan administered pursuant to the 1937 Act County Employees Retirement Act and integrated with Social Security. In addition to ordinary retirement benefits, the plan provides disability and death benefits. Retirement contributions are made by both the County and the employee. The County has reciprocity with the State of California, contracting PERS agencies, and all County 1937 Act Retirement Systems.

Paid Holiday Leave: 12 set days and 1 personal holiday.

Vacation Accrual:
2 weeks per year (0-3 years of service)
3 weeks per year (3-7 years of service)
4 weeks per year (7-11 years of service)
5 weeks per year (11+ years of service)
Limit of 300 hours.

FLSA exempt employees accrue an additional 5 days of vacation per year.

Sick Leave Accrual: 12 days per year with unlimited accumulation, 60 hours of which may be used toward family sick leave.

Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D: $10,000; Provided by Standard Insurance Company.

Disability Insurance: Employees are covered by State Disability Insurance. The premium is paid by the employee.

Deferred Compensation: A voluntary deferred compensation plan is available.

To view more detailed descriptions of Tulare County's benefits, please view the Benefits section of our Web site at https://tularecounty.ca.gov/hrd/benefits-wellness/health-plans-active-employees/

The Provisions Of This Bulletin Do Not Constitute An Expressed Or Implied Contract And Are Subject To Change.

Closing Date/Time: 3/24/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

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