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University of California, Davis is hiring a Program Specialist. The role leads product development for Transforming CalWORKs, an initiative under California Senate Bill 119, by independently writing and co-developing curricula, toolkits, and web-based content with subject matter experts for Welfare to Work training and capacity building. The specialist reports to the Transforming CalWORKs Director and works with county Welfare to Work offices, state agencies, instructors, and advisory committees to design and deliver training that helps CalWORKs families reach stability and self-sufficiency.

Highlights

Author and develop curricula, toolkits, resource materials, and web-based content in partnership with subject matter experts, with deep expertise in family finding, family support, and engagement practices.
Manage multiple concurrent projects, develop and monitor work plans, and manage project budgets, which together make up about 35% of the role.
Build relationships with county Welfare to Work offices, state agencies, instructors, and advisory committee members to guide the assessment, design, and delivery of participant-centered training.
Facilitate meetings, workshops, and trainings, about a quarter of the role, and design engaging learning experiences that help participants learn effectively.
Support practice model implementation with content area leaders and keep client satisfaction high to promote contract renewals and program sustainability.
Identify and evaluate program needs to develop and implement new programs and services, adjusting plans to ensure successful outcomes.
Bring a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, in-depth knowledge of CalWORKs self-sufficiency programs or similar Human Services practices, and a valid California driver's license.
Preferred background includes a master's degree in social work or psychology, curriculum writing experience, and the ability to analyze federal, state, and county policy and its implications for child welfare.
Pay range of $79,400 to $144,000 per year (department budget $95,550 to $111,700) for a full-time hybrid position.

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Job Summary

Under the general direction of the Transforming CalWORKs Director, the Program Specialist leads key initiatives in product development to support Senate Bill 119, Transforming CalWORKs, through Welfare to Work training and capacity building efforts. This role is responsible for independently authoring and collaboratively developing high quality curricula, toolkits, resource materials, and web based content in partnership with subject matter experts (SMEs).

The Program Specialist builds and sustains strong collaborative relationships with county Welfare to Work offices, state agencies, instructors, and advisory committee members to guide the assessment, design, and delivery of workforce relevant and participant centered training solutions. Deep expertise in family finding, family support, and engagement practices is essential, as this role works closely with subject matter experts to strengthen and advance content that supports CalWORKs and Welfare to Work involved families in achieving stability, self sufficiency, and long term success.

This role partners with content area leaders to support practice model implementation by developing and monitoring work plans, managing project budgets, and ensuring high levels of client satisfaction to promote contract renewals and program sustainability.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Required to hold a valid California driver's license, have a driving record that is in accordance with local policies/procedures, and/or enroll in the California Employer Pull Notice Program
Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training
In-depth experience and knowledge of CalWORKs self-sufficiency programs or equivalent Human Services best practices and principles, including systems serving children and families.
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
Experience with public assistance programs, student services, or workforce development.
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

Department Overview

UC Davis Continuing and Professional Education (CPE) is the workforce development and lifelong learning arm of the university. The division maintains the most diverse portfolio on campus, including online professional courses and certificates, contract training for public and private organizations and state agencies, online graduate degrees in partnership with UC Davis colleges, international academic and cultural exchange programs, pre-college programs and more.

UC Davis CPE is a global leader in continuing education. With nearly 90,000 annual enrollments in professional, academic and enrichment courses and millions of enrollments in Massive Open Online Courses, CPE serves lifelong learners in the growing Sacramento region, all 50 states and more than 100 countries. CPE is the campus leader in online education, supporting schools and colleges across UC Davis in their efforts to make learning accessible. CPE employs approximately 270 employees and draws on the expertise of approximately 700 instructors.

Position Information

Salary or Pay Range: $79,400.00 - $144,000.00/yr. (Department budgeted salary range: $95,550 - $111,700/yr. Commensurate with experience.)
Salary Frequency: Annual
Salary Grade: 22
UC Job Title: PUBL EDUC SPEC 4
UC Job Code: 004169
Number of Positions: 1
Appointment Type: Career
Percentage of Time: 100%
Shift (Work Schedule): Manager will advise
Location: Davis, CA
Union Representation: No
Benefits Eligible: Yes
This position is hybrid (mix of on-site and remote work)

Work Environment

UC Davis is a smoke and tobacco free campus effective January 1, 2014. Smoking, the use of smokeless tobacco products, and the use of unregulated nicotine products (e-cigarettes) will be strictly prohibited on any UC Davis owned or leased property, indoors and outdoors, including parking lots and residential space.

Special Requirements

This is a critical position, as defined by UC Policy and local procedures, and as such, employment is contingent upon clearing a criminal background check(s) and may include drug screening, medical evaluation clearance and functional capacity assessment

Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

The University of California, Davis is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.

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