Program Specialist (Foster Grandparent Program)

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a related program area. Preferred related program area experience  in human services, grant management, case management, working with senior citizens or targeted populations, and/or volunteer coordination; or any equivalent combination of related training and experience.  Applicants within six months of meeting the minimum education/experience requirement may be considered for trainee status.

Successful completion of all applicable background checks pre-hire and ongoing are required.

A Valid Florida Driver License is required and a Motor Vehicle Record that meets the requirements of Alachua County policy #6-7; Motor Vehicle Records will be reviewed prior to employment.   If, in the past 24-month period, the applicants Motor Vehicle Record has more than three (3) moving traffic infractions or three (3) or more at fault motor vehicle accidents (or combination of both and /or a conviction/pending charge for driving under the influence) or is in violation of any standard mandated by Federal or State Law or Regulation, the minimum qualifications are not met for the position.

This is a grant funded position. There is no guarantee of permanent employment.

 

Position Summary

This is entry-level administrative work assisting in the coordination and administration of specially assigned programs and/or projects in an Alachua County department.
 

An employee assigned to this classification is responsible for assisting in the planning, coordinating, directing and promoting of County programs and/or projects. Work may involve serving as liaison with other county, state, federal or community agencies and organizations. Work may also involve analyzing program issues, conducting program policy analysis, performing lower-level, limited program related research activities and performing specialized clerical activities including personnel, purchasing, record keeping and research or general assistance in the preparation of administrative assignments.

Work is performed under the direction of a higher level supervisor and is reviewed through conferences, reports and observation of results obtained.

Examples of Duties

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

This is an emergency essential classification. Upon declaration of a disaster and/or emergency, all employees in this classification are required to work.

Exudes a positive customer service focus.

Advocates building organizational culture through aligning decisions with the County's core values.

Assists in the participation and coordination with state, federal, county and other local agencies in the design, development and implementation of related programs and projects.

Serves as liaison with federal, state, county and private agencies; conducts research and prepares analysis of various issues and policies.
Attends program related meetings, workshops and conferences.

Conducts special studies in conjunction with related program and/or project.

Assists in the development of program related policies and procedures.

Prepares written and statistical reports, studies and summaries where analysis of data is required.

Maintains and participates in the maintenance and processing of records.

Prepares correspondence for administrative superior.

Assists in assembling data for annual budget preparation.

Represents administrative superior at meetings and conferences.
 

Advises the general public, and other County employees of program policies and procedures.

Operates County-owned motor vehicles, as required.
Performs the duties listed, as well as those assigned, with professionalism and a sense of urgency.

NOTE: The examples listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various kinds of work performed in positions allocated to this class. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of available governmental and community agency programs and resources.

Knowledge of human services and the legal system.

Knowledge of modern office practices, systems and equipment.

Knowledge of agency policies, procedures and regulations related to the area of assignment.

Skill in the use of office related equipment including a personal computer including word processing software, telephone, copier, and fax machine.

Skill in the operation of motor vehicles.

Ability to plan, direct and coordinate the work of subordinates as may be required by work assignments.

Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, co-workers, and elected and appointed officials.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

An organization is only as good as the people it employs. To attract and retain the best team possible, the Alachua County Board of County Commissioners offers a competitive benefit program. We believe that if we expect our employees to support the County, we must first support the health and financial well-being of our employees and their families, now and as they plan for their future. BoCC-Contributed Benefits

• Medical/Health Insurance  
• Employee Life Insurance  
• Florida Retirement System  
• Employee Assistance Program

Optional Benefits

• Dental Insurance  
• Vision Insurance
• Supplemental & Dependent Life Insurance
• Deferred Retirement Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Roth IRA
• Tuition Assistance Program  

NOTE: For detailed information regarding available benefits click here.

You may also view Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) regarding benefits. 

• FLORIDA RETIREMENT SYSTEM (FRS) The Florida Retirement System is a retirement plan designed to provide an income to a vested employee and his/her family when the employee retires, becomes partially or totally disabled, or dies prior to retirement.  A defined benefit or defined contribution option may be chosen by the employee.
• TUITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM Permanent, full-time employees are eligible for educational assistance funds. Contact the Human Resources Office for program details.
• HOLIDAYS Holidays are as follows: 

1. New Years Day  
2. Martin Luther King Day  
3. Memorial Day  
4. Juneteenth
5. Independence Day  
6. Labor Day  
7. Veterans' Day  
8. Thanksgiving Day  
9. Friday following Thanksgiving  
10. Christmas Eve (IAFF*)  
11. Christmas Day  
12. Additional Christmas Holiday (All non-IAFF employees)  
13. 2 Floating Holidays  (All non- IAFF employees)

*IAFF – International Association of Firefighters Pay periods are every two weeks, Monday through Sunday. Payday is Friday. International Association of Firefighters follow the General Contract 7k regarding holidays.

Vacation Leave – Generous vacation accrual rates with payout of unused accrued leave, with some restrictions. For more detailed information regarding vacation leave refer to Employee Policy Manual, Section 7-2.

Sick leave is earned at a rate of 4 hours per pay period by all permanent, full-time employees*. At the end of each fiscal year, eligible employees can convert up to 10 days of accrued sick leave to vacation leave on a 2:1 basis. For more detailed information regarding sick leave refer to Employee Policy Manual, Section 7-3 *Accruals slightly different for IAFF employee.

$20.41 Hourly