Staff Development Specialist, Project

Introduction

This is a reinstatement, transfer or voluntary demotion opportunity for current and former regularly appointed employees of Alameda County.

Reinstatement:
Pursuant to Civil Service Rule 1744: On the request of a department head and approval of the Commission, a regularly appointed employee who resigned in good standing may, within three years after the effective date of his/her resignation, be reinstated in a position in the class from which he/she resigned or in a position in another class for which he/she may be eligible as determined by the Commission. Appointments by reinstatement following resignation are subject to the probationary period established for the class. You must have been a classified County employee in the same job code or in a job code at the same salary maximum and left the County in good standing. In addition, you must meet the minimum and special qualifications of the specific position.

Transfer:
You must be a current County classified employee in the same job code or in a job code with the same salary maximum for which you are applying. In addition, you must meet the minimum and special qualifications of the specific position.

Voluntary Demotion:
You must be a current County classified employee in a job code which is at a higher salary maximum than the vacancy for which you are applying. In addition, you must meet the minimum and special qualifications of the specific position.

DESCRIPTION

THE AGENCY

Alameda County's Health Services Program is administered by the Alameda County Health and includes the following program areas: Behavioral Health Care, Public Health, Environmental Health, and Agency Administration/Indigent Health. The ultimate mission of the Health Care Services Agency is to provide fully integrated health care services through a comprehensive network of public and private partnerships that ensure optimal health and well-being and respect the diversity of all residents.Alameda County Healthcurrently has multiple career opportunities for experienced professionals to become part of a service delivery team dedicated to the optimal health and well being of Alameda County residents.

THE POSITION
Under general direction, to perform training and staff development activities in areas including but not limited to management development, automation, clerical, eligibility, health equity, compliance, probation services, and social work; to assess training needs, develop programs, and evaluate their effectiveness; and to perform related duties as required.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES

Positions of Staff Development Specialist are found in various Alameda County agencies/departments. This classification is distinguished from other classes in that these positions require knowledge of needs assessment, curriculum design, classroom delivery, program evaluation, and group facilitation. Staff Development Specialists report to and serve as staff to a supervisor who has day-to-day responsibilities related to supervising a training or staff development unit within the agency/department.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EITHER I

Experience :

The equivalent of one (1) year of experience in the classification of Supervising Eligibility Technician or in an equivalent or higher-level classification in the Alameda County classified service. (Completion of one (1) or more courses of study in methods, principles, practices and techniques of Adult Education is desirable).

Completion of the Alameda County Management Academy “Management & Supervision Certificate Program” may substitute for six (6) months of the required qualifying experience for the internal patterns.

OR II

Education :

Possession of a Bachelor's degree in the field of education, organizational development, business administration, social welfare, social/human services, sociology, or other behavioral science.

AND

Experience :

The equivalent of two (2) years of full-time experience as a Social Worker II, Adult Protective Services Worker II, Deputy Public Guardian-Conservator/Investigator or higher-level social worker classification in the Alameda County classified service.

OR III

Experience :

The equivalent of three (3) years full-time experience providing social casework services in a professional capacity in the field of adult and aging or gerontology in a public or private human services agency after receipt of the degree or three (3) years of such experience if obtained prior to the receipt of the master's degree.

(Note: Possession of an MSW from an accredited school of social work or possession of a Master's degree from an accredited college or university in Counseling or Clinical Psychology, with a specialization in Marriage, Family and Child Counseling may be substituted for a maximum of one (1) year of the required experience.)

OR IV

Experience :

The equivalent of three (3) years of full-time experience which involved planning, developing, conducting, and/or evaluating adult education and training programs.

(A Bachelor's degree in teacher education, psychology, or industrial training or a closely related field may be substituted for two (2) years of the required experience.)

License :

Possession of a valid California Motor Vehicle Operator's license.

Special Requirements for positions located at the Alameda County Department of Child Support Services and Probation Department :

• A thorough pre-employment background investigation, including fingerprinting, will be conducted of all candidates who have accepted a conditional offer of employment to ensure suitability for related work.

NOTE :The Civil Service Commission may modify the above Minimum Qualifications in the announcement of an examination.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

NOTE :The level and scope of the following knowledge and abilities are related to duties listed under the “Examples of Duties” section of this specification.

Knowledge of :

• Principles of adult education and training.
• Teaching methods and procedures.
• Organization and project management.
• Public and community resources and services.
• Federal, State, and local laws, codes, regulations in the field of public welfare, social services, health care, probation and law enforcement, or closely related programs.
• Operation and application of automated systems and software programs.
• Consultation techniques.

Ability to :

• Prepare and present lesson plans.
• Establish and maintain effective and cooperative relationships with other employees.
• Research, review, interpret and synthesize information on a variety of topics.
• Analyze and evaluate training needs and make appropriate recommendations.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of training activities.
• Facilitate and lead groups.
• Facilitate and model effective written and oral communication with attention to linguistic preferences and cultural proficiency.
• Operate automated systems and software programs.
• Be flexible with multiple projects and priorities at the same time.
• Provide consultation techniques.
• Incorporate departmental core values and ethical standards of practice into all interactions with individuals, organizations, and communities.

BENEFITS

Alameda County offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that affords wide-ranging health care options to meet the different needs of a diverse workforce and their families. We also sponsor many different employee discount, fitness and health screening programs focused on overall well being. These benefits include but are not limited to*:

For your Health & Well-Being

• Medical - HMO & PPO Plans
• Dental - HMO & PPO Plans
• Vision or Vision Reimbursement
• Share the Savings
• Basic Life Insurance
• Supplemental Life Insurance (with optional dependent coverage for eligible employees)
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
• County Allowance Credit
• Flexible Spending Accounts - Health FSA, Dependent Care and Adoption Assistance
• Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits - Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity and Legal Services
• Employee Assistance Program

For your Financial Future

• Retirement Plan - (Defined Benefit Pension Plan)
• Deferred Compensation Plan (457 Plan or Roth Plan)

For your Work/Life Balance

• 12 paid holidays
• Floating Holidays
• Vacation and sick leave accrual
• Vacation purchase program
• Management Paid Leave**
• Catastrophic Sick Leave
• Pet Insurance
• Commuter Benefits Program
• Guaranteed Ride Home
• Employee 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 Resources
• 1 st 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.

Conclusion

TO APPLY :

Please submit a PDF of your updated Alameda Countyapplication to Bonnie Mencherat Bonnie.Mencher2@acgov.org . Please be in contact if you have any questions.

You are encouraged to apply immediately as this posting is open until filled and may close at anytime.

Alameda County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Closing Date/Time: Continuous

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