SUPERVISING PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST COMMUNITY SERVICE

Official job specification

The text below is the official specification published by the New Jersey Civil Service Commission. The plain-language summary and analysis above are derived from it by NJ Civil Service Navigator. Source: the official specification page at NJ CSC.

Definition

Under general direction, supervises professional and/or technical staff engaged in activities to promote the planning, operation, implementation, monitoring and/or evaluation of community oriented programs designed to address the socio-economic, human service and other needs of community residents; does other related duties as required.

Examples of work

Develops, designs, monitors, evaluates and/or implements community service programs. Develops and establishes new and revised work methods. Reviews and evaluates employees work performance. Plans work schedules and sequence of operations on a weekly, project, or longer basis to ensure an even flow and distribution of work and the meeting of schedules and deadlines. Develops and carries out the policies and procedures necessary in maintaining and/or expanding social service projects for the community. Interprets the planning, organization, philosophy, and objectives of the organization to the community. Establishes and maintains cooperative relationships with other agencies. Trains and supervises subordinate staff and provides them with advice and assistance. Evaluates and recommends policies concerning the practicality and feasibility of new and supplementary programs. Attends meetings and prepares suitable and comprehensive reports. Directs the establishment and maintenance of complete records of planning activities. Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and computerized information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.

License

Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform essential duties of the position.

Knowledge, skills and abilities

Knowledge of federal and state programs relating to the field of human and social services, community action, and other areas. Knowledge of current programs offered by foundations and private organizations to deal with community projects. Knowledge of methods and procedures used in submitting funding proposals to the federal government and/or private foundations. Knowledge of the socioeconomic and other problems and needs of local communities. Knowledge of effective methods of supervision. Ability to do the research in connection with and to assist in the submission of proposals for projects to assist communities in meeting the needs of their residents. Ability to evaluate community needs. Ability to analyze and evaluate community resources and available services designed to meet the needs of local residents. Ability to assist in the preparation of detailed application for federal grants. Ability to collect information and develop plans to meet the human service needs of the community. Ability to comprehend and interpret federal, state, and private foundation regulations for submitting applications. Ability to establish and maintain cooperative work relationships with associates in the department and state and federal agencies involved in the human or social service fields. Ability to assist in compiling studies and surveys and preparing first draft reports as foundations for assessing community needs. Ability to prepare official correspondence and clear, technically sound, accurate outlines for reports. Ability to maintain essential records and files. Ability to give advice, instructions, and guidance to other employees and to evaluate their work performance. Ability to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units. Ability to read, write, speak, understand, or communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication. Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as they can perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.

Note

The definition and examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed. Applicants must meet one of the following or a combination of both experience and education. Thirty (30) semester hour credits are equal to one (1) year of relevant experience. Eight (8) years of professional experience in the development of programs designed to solve socio-economic needs of residents of the state and/or local communities which shall have included responsibility for research, negotiation, and/or writing of proposals for community service programs. OR Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; and four (4) years of the above-mentioned professional experience. OR Possession of a master's degree from an accredited college or university with concentration in the field of human or social services; and three (3) years of the above-mentioned professional experience. "Professional experience" refers to work that is creative, analytical, evaluative, and interpretive; requires a range and depth of specialized knowledge of the profession's principles, concepts, theories, and practices; and is performed with the authority to act according to one's own judgment and make accurate and informed decisions.