Program Specialist - PRIME - Temporary

Kern Medical•Bakersfield, CA

About The Position

Kern Medical is seeking a temporary Program Specialist to perform specialized paraprofessional activities in support of a program. This role involves providing advocacy, assessing client needs, preparing service plans, training lower-level staff, serving as a liaison, and interpreting programs locally. The position is extra-help employment with a limited term of up to 9 months, and health benefits coverage may be offered. This is the second level in a five-level program series, working with minimum supervision.

Requirements

High School Diploma, G.E.D. or equivalent
Two (2) years of education, training and/or experience sufficient to obtain the knowledge and skill to successfully perform the essential duties of the job
Qualifying related work experience may include: verifying documents to determine eligibility for benefits, social services and/or employment, conducting needs assessments; making referrals for services; interviewing clients, and providing program information to the public.
Volunteer experience may be qualifying if confirmed in writing from a recognized organization.
Knowledge of basic socioeconomic principles
Knowledge of individual and group behavior principles
Knowledge of community resources
Knowledge of public relations principles
Knowledge of interviewing techniques
Knowledge of applicable local, state, and federal guidelines, regulations, laws, and programs
Knowledge of case management principles
Skill in using a computer and related software applications
Skill in conducting interviews with potential clients
Skill in preparing and delivering presentations
Skill in reading, comprehending, and explaining regulations and procedures
Skill in resolving conflict
Skill in speaking in public
Skill in recording client information
Skill in maintaining client files
Skill in communicating both orally and in writing sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction

Nice To Haves

Some positions may require possession of a valid California Driver's License.
If position responsibilities require driving a personal vehicle, then possession of a current valid California Driver's License and adherence to the Kern County Hospital Authority Vehicle Use and Driving Standard Policy (ENG-EC-119) is required.
If position responsibilities require driving a vehicle owned, leased or rented by Kern Medical, then possession of a current valid California Driver's license, a signed authorization for Release of Drivers Record Information and adherence to the Kern County Hospital Authority Vehicle Use and Driving Standard Policy (ENG-EC-119) is required.

Responsibilities

Developing individual program plans
Evaluating socioeconomic factors
Determining level of client readiness and program commitment
Maintaining accurate case files
Preparing progress reports
Evaluating and assessing participant needs and/or eligibility for services
Authorizing participation in programs
Recruiting potential participants into programs
Coordinating a variety of activities in assigned program area
Serving as a liaison with the community, local businesses, other agencies, internal divisions, and agency partners
Conducting research to keep abreast of latest developments in assigned area
Providing information and assistance to program participants, potential participants and/or other interested parties
Assisting program participants in completing required documents
Monitoring contracting agencies to ensure compliance with contract specifications
Performing individual and group orientations regarding program(s), benefits, and applicable participation requirements
Entering and retrieving a variety of data and information from databases
Preparing, processing, and maintaining a variety of records and reports
Collecting and distributing medical resident schedules
Performing other related duties as required