Program Specialist II - CYCS* Salary $56,992.00 - $78,332.80 Annually Location San Bernardino, CA Job Type Full-time Department Department of Behavioral Health Job Number 18-16312CYCS-01 Closing Continuous The Job Join a County Dedicated to Behavioral Health Wellness Transformation FUTURE SALARY INCREASE 3.0% Effective July 21, 2018 The Department of Behavioral Health, Children and Youth Collaborative Services, is recruiting for a Program Specialist II to conduct complex and sensitive research and analytical studies regarding the provision of mental health services so that the ongoing monitoring of service patterns and costs informs program decisions. This will require the development, implementation, and monitoring of a complex tool to monitor the fiscal and services delivery processes across multiple contract agencies. Additionally, incumbents will need to work closely with clinical staff to ensure this tool is understood and implemented. Incumbent will also perform administrative and operational program development activities; monitor contract compliance; and analyze, recommend, and develop project plans/policies/procedures and knowledge assets/tools for agency/department programs. *Official Job Title: Program Specialist II For more detailed information, refer to the job description. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT Travel: Travel throughout the County and State may be required. Employees will be required to make provisions for local transportation; travel throughout the state will be at the provision of the employer. At the time of hire, a valid California Class C driver license and proof of automobile liability insurance must be produced for the individual providing the transportation. Background Check: Applicants must pass a background investigation which includes fingerprinting, credit check and/or medical exam, prior to appointment. Minimum Requirements Education: An Associate's degree, or equivalent completed college coursework (defined as completion of 60 semester or 90 quarter units from an institution accredited by the U.S. Department of Education) , in behavioral/social science, business/public/health care administration, liberal arts or education. Completion of the County of San Bernardino Management Leadership Academy (MLA) program will be accepted toward the required coursework on the basis of four (4) quarter units of credit per MLA track completed. A list of completed college coursework or legible copies of transcripts MUST be submitted with the application if the applicant does not indicate possession of an Associate's degree, or higher, in one of the qualifying fields listed above. AND Experience: Two (2) years of professional level experience with primary responsibility for collecting, organizing, and evaluating complex data sets and making recommendations in a social services agency. Experience must also include trend projection and primary responsibility for performing at least two (2) of the following functions at a programmatic or organizational level: (1) research analysis, evaluations, and report and policy/procedure writing, (2) reviewing and interpreting legislation and/or regulations and projecting probable impacts, (3) contract development and compliance; and (4) project management and collaboration with stakeholders to plan, develop, and implement programs. Professional level experience is equivalent to a in San Bernardino County. Applicants with an acceptable combination of relevant experience and education that provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered. Desired Qualifications The ideal candidate will have experience in the following areas: research, project planning and development; program/procedural impacts and analysis; contract development and compliance; technical writing; employee development and training; and working with various computer programs and software applications. The ideal candidate will also have experience leading projects, supervisory, or management experience and Bachelor's degree in a qualifying field of study. Selection Process There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on the information provided in the Application and/or Resume and the Supplemental Questionnaire. You are encouraged to include detailed descriptions of your qualifying experience and skills in the work history section of your application, as only the most highly qualified applicants will be referred to the Department. Recruitment will remain open until the position is filled. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible, as recruitment may close at any time. Administrative Services Unit The County of San Bernardino offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked. For a summary of benefits, please click . Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the Benefits website for more detailed information at . 01 INSTRUCTIONS: The information on the application and your responses to the following Supplemental Questions will be used in a competitive evaluation of qualifications . Experience listed on this questionnaire must also be listed and fully detailed in the work experience section of your application. I have read and understand the above statement. 02 COURSEWORK: If you do not have an Associate's degree (or higher) in behavioral/social science, business/public/health care administration, liberal arts or education, list school, course title and number, and number of units (semester or quarter) earned. Example: CSUSB, Intro to Psych, Psychology 101, 4 qtr units. 03 DEPARTMENTAL/PROGRAM EXPERIENCE: Indicate which departments/programs you have experience. Check all that apply. Experience must be clearly detailed on your resume and/or application. Transitional Assistance Department Children's services including Adoptions, Foster Care, Child Protective Services, Children's Networking or related social service programs Child Support Services programs Behavioral/Mental Health programs or services including Prevention and Intervention, Community Crisis Services, etc. Public Health programs or services Preschool Services Other None of the above 04 SPECIAL SKILLS: Indicate in which areas you have ongoing experience. Check all that apply. Experience must be clearly detailed on your resume and/or application. Automated systems including hardware and software application Community Relations/Outreach Contract development, procurement and monitoring Employee development including development, planning and/or delivery of training Grant writing procurement and monitoring Intergovernmental/Interagency coordination Project management including developing project plans, leading/coordinating project groups and managing project time frames Compiling statistical reports and data Researching and analyzing legislation, State and Federal mandates, or other regulations Technical writing including policies and procedures, manuals, automated user guides, requests for proposals, reports and recommendations None of the above 05 Data Experience: Describe your experience collecting, organizing, and evaluating complex data sets and making recommendations from the findings. If you do not possess this type of experience, indicate "N/A." 06 Trend Projection: Describe your experience working with data sets to perform trend analysis or forecasting. If you do not possess this type of experience, indicate "N/A." 07 Thank you for taking the time to complete this application. Be sure to review it prior to submitting it, as it will be reviewed and evaluated as is. I understand. Required Question Agency County of San Bernardino Address 157 West Fifth Street, 1st Floor San Bernardino, California, 92415-0440 Phone (909) 387-8304 TTY Users: 711 Website