Human Services Program Specialist

County of Sacramento•Sacramento, CA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Under direction, the Human Services Program Specialist performs analytical, evaluative, coordinative and/or conceptual staff work in the planning, development and/or administration of human services programs.

Requirements

Two years of paid full-time supervisory experience in the review of casework, eligibility, or benefit levels for protective services, public assistance, and/or human services program related to the provision of direct services related to client services.
OR Two years of paid full-time experience performing analytical and coordinative functions for a protective services, public assistance, and/or human services program related to the provision of direct client services.
Must complete and submit an online County of Sacramento employment application.
Must provide a full and complete response to each supplemental question.
Must sign a statement agreeing to comply with child, elder, and dependent adult abuse reporting laws.

Responsibilities

Performs analytical, evaluative, coordinative and/or conceptual staff work in the planning, development and/or administration of human services programs.
Interpret and apply applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations.
Coordinate program activities and staff.
Develop effective policies and procedures.
Research, analyze, interpret, explain, and apply complex legislation, regulations, laws, directives, and other information pertaining to state human service programs and make appropriate recommendations.
Draw logical conclusions and make sound decisions and effective recommendations and adapt to quickly changing conditions.
Research documents including detailed and complex medical and legal terminology.
Conduct impartial, comprehensive case investigative reviews.
Gather information through record examination, research, and interview.
Work independently, adhere to rigid time schedules, maintain complex records, and prepare quasi-legal documents.
Sign a statement agreeing to comply with Section 11166 of the California Penal Code and Section 15630 of the Welfare and Institutions Code relating to child, elder, and dependent adult abuse reporting.