UC Davis

Program Specialist

Salary or Pay Range: $$75,000/yr. - $135,600/yr. 

Under general direction of the Director of the Resource Center for Family Focused Practice (RCFFP), the Program Specialist, will lead projects for product development within the realm of child welfare services. Responsibilities include authoring curriculum, toolkits, resources, and web materials, both independently and in collaboration with subject matter experts (SMEs). Beyond content creation, this position will establish and maintain professional relationships with county and state contacts, instructors, and advisory committee members to ensure the successful assessment, development, and delivery of high-quality trainings. Expertise in family finding, support, and engagement will be essential to develop and collaborate with other SMEs in this area. Additionally, will work closely with content area experts to create and monitor practice model work plans, manage budgets, and uphold client satisfaction to foster the retention and expansion of annual renewable contracts. This position will uphold our organization’s commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion by bringing a human-centered approach and strong lens of DEI to all curriculum work, coaching and other deliverables developed.

Qualifications 

Minimum Qualifications

For full consideration, applicants are encouraged to upload license, certification and/or educational degree if required of the position.

• In-depth experience and knowledge of Child Welfare best practices and principles, including systems serving children and families involved in the child welfare system (e.g., child welfare services, Kin-first culture/system, Wraparound programs, systems of care).

• Project management experience to oversee multiple, concurrent projects of a complex nature, to establish and adjust priorities, and to develop a course of action, monitor plans, ensure timely completion, review and evaluate results.

• Experience identifying and evaluating program needs to develop and implement new programs/services making necessary adjustments to ensure successful outcomes.

• Experience in facilitating meetings, workshops or trainings. Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with a diverse constituency of child welfare professionals and allied professions and internal clients.

• Experience working independently, organizing own work, establishing priorities, developing a course of action, monitoring the plan, reviewing and evaluating results.

• Experience using MS Office Suite for Windows (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook), databases and business tracking systems.

• Ability to design engaging and innovative learning experiences that capture the interest of participants and facilitate effective learning.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in social work or psychology.

• Expertise in family-centered, kin-first family-finding, support and engagement.

• Experience in writing and developing curriculum content.

• Experience in persuasive report writing, articles and marketing materials.

• Experience in developing and monitoring large complex project budgets.

• Skill to assess client training and professional development needs.

• Ability to analyze policy and legislation proposed and implemented at federal, state and county levels of government; assess implications for child welfare.

• Knowledge of transfer of learning theories and practices.

Key Responsibilities 

• 35% - PROJECT MANAGEMENT

• 30% - PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT, ANALYSIS & EVALUATION

• 25% - MEETING & TRAINING FACILITATION

• 10% - MARKETING/LONG-RANGE PLANNING

Special Requirements

• This position is a critical position and subject to a background check. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of background investigation including criminal history and identity checks.

To view full job description and submit an on-line application visit UC Davis Career Opportunities at 

http://50.73.55.13/counter.php?id=290658

Job ID #73144

The University of California, Davis is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer

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