Program Specialist (Cde) Jobs

Location:
CDE Admin Office
2820 Camino Del Rio South, Suite 214
San Diego, CA 92108

POSITION PURPOSE:
Under the direction of the CDE Director-EIO-CDE, the Program Specialist-CDE will perform specialized professional-level duties to support the selection and certification of age and income eligible families for the California Department of Education funded program. The Program Specialist may be assigned to serve in a leadership role for a diverse team of paraprofessionals and professionals and performs related work as assigned.

DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge of:

• Modern theories, principles and practices of supervision, including training and staff development;
• Be familiar with Federal, state and local laws and regulations applicable to the California Department of Education program and Community Care Licensing Title 22;
• Correct English usage, including spelling, grammar and punctuation;
• Standard word processing, spreadsheet, graphics, and other computer software;
• Follow Title V; California Department of Education Code; goals, objectives, policies and procedures of the NHA Child Development program;
• Principles and practices of sound business communication;
• Knowledgeable on Early Childhood Education, social services, emotional and/or physical health, and learning and/or physical disabilities;

Ability to:

• Possess professional presence, excellent business acumen, be approachable and committed to creating an open and customer focused department, be a collaborative, clear thinker, and has demonstrated experience working with culturally and ethnically diverse, low income or no income clients and unique populations;
• Maintain highly sensitive and confidential information;
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, other professional staff and the public;
• Prepare clear, concise and accurate reports, correspondence and other written materials;
• Communicate effectively with people of various educational, socio-economic and cultural backgrounds;
• Operate a computer using word processing, spreadsheet and database software applications, and operate other standard office equipment;
• Exercise tact, objectivity, sensitivity, strategy and judgment in dealing with volunteers, clients and staff;
• Organize, set priorities and exercise sound independent judgment; Interpret, apply, explain and reach sound decisions in accordance with program regulations, policies and procedures;
• Instruct and train individuals in a group setting and one-on-one;
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing;