9/12/2019 - Program Development Specialist, Community Service - Department of Human Services
Program Development Specialist, Community Service
(2 Positions Available)
Department of Human Services
Starting Salary: $46,160
Duties: Under direction of the Director of Human Services, assists in the professional, administrative, and analytical work 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; acts as a coordinator between community groups, public and private agencies, and other groups in developing maintaining and/or expanding social service projects such as family counseling, transportation, consumer education, legal assistance, and so forth; develops plans to implement new programs to meet community needs; working in cooperation with other agencies to isolate human service problem areas on the county and/or community level with a view toward implementing new programs; does other related duties as assigned.
Requirements: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree.
Applicants who do not meet the above education requirement may substitute additional experience as described below on a year-for-year basis with (30) semester hour credits being equal to one (1) year of experience.
One (1) year of experience in the development of program 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. (Note: Possession of a Master’s degree from an accredited college or university with concentration in the field of human or social services may be substituted for the above experience.)
Knowledge of federal and state programs relating to the field of human and social services,
community action, and other areas; 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 comprehend and interpret federal, state, and private foundation regulations
for submitting applications; ability to work independently under direction of the department head
or other designee.
Experience with coordination or board or other official meetings, general understanding and
knowledge of advisory council by-laws and application, strategic planning experience
including needs assessments and comprehensive planning and review, grant writing and RFP
writing and/or review experience preferred.
Hours: Full-time 35 hours per week, Monday through Friday
Note: Offers of employment for this title are contingent upon successful completion of physical fitness
testing, to include drug screenings, and criminal background checks.
Applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, and the names of three professional references to:
Brittany Wiita, Confidential Assistant
Department of Personnel
Brittanywi@co.cumberland.nj.us or fax to 856-453-0361
Application deadline: September 27, 2019
The County of Cumberland is an Equal Opportunity Employer Striving for Diversity in the Workplace.
Apply Online Here