Job Description

Job Description and Duties

The Community Program Specialist III (CPS III) is responsible for the implementation, maintenance and monitoring of the Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) requirements under the federal 21st Century Cures Act. The CPS III leads the EVV programmatic activities for DDS and coordinates those activities with the interagency EVV team.

This position is eligible to participate in DDS’ hybrid telework schedule. Participation in telework is subject to DDS’ guidelines.

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Working Conditions

Position is available to participate in DDS’ hybrid telework schedule. Work is performed in an open-spaced, partitioned office environment and/or by telework at home. Work requires the use of a personal computer 65% to 85% of total time.  Some statewide travel may be required and may be overnight.

Special Requirements

The Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) must be typed in 12-point Arial font, single spaced, and be no more than one page in length. Applicants who fail to respond to the prompt below or submit an SOQ may not be considered. 

Please describe your expereince that demonstrates your ability to:

1. Organize, maintain and analyze program data, and provide recommendations based on the data analyses.
2. Work with diverse populations, including diverse stakeholder organizations. 

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

Ability to: Develop cooperative and constructive working relationships with other agencies, regional centers, service providers, individuals receiving services, their families and other community engagement groups; analyze and review state laws, regulations, and policies; reason logically and creatively; analyze data and present ideas and information effectively; review and edit written reports; analyze situations accurately and take effective, appropriate action; communicate effectively both verbally and in writing; work in a fast-paced environment and to organize/prioritize workload to meet demands.  

Prospective candidates have experience in a variety of analytical tasks, coordinating activities, providing technical assistance, and using effective research skills.  Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential to the successful performance and completion of job duties.  Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook required.

Benefits

As a state employee working for the Department of Developmental Services, you and your family will have access to excellent medical, dental and vision insurance benefits in addition to retirement benefits.

Benefit eligibility may be based on job classification, bargaining unit, time base and length of appointment. Additional benefits may also be outlined for specific bargaining units in employee collective bargaining contracts. For more information, please visit the links below:

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Additional Information

Electronic application submission is highly encouraged.

Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment. This recruitment may be utilized to fill future vacancies that may occur during the life of the certification list.

Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If you are meeting Minimum Qualifications with education, you must include your unofficial transcripts/diploma for verification. Official transcripts may be required upon appointment. If it is determined an applicant does not meet the Minimum Qualifications, the candidate may be withheld from the eligibility list, rendering them inactive and ineligible to be hired for the position. Candidates who have been withheld may file an appeal with the California Department of Human Resources.

All appointments are subject to State Restriction of Appointment (SROA), Departmental Restriction of Appointment (DROA), Re-employment List procedures, pre-employment physical and fingerprint clearances. Further information on the definition of the above may be found on the California Department of Human Resources' website at: 

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.
• Statement of Qualifications -

  A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required and is a narrative discussion of how the candidate's education, training, experience, and skills meet the minimum and desirable qualifications and qualify them for the position. The SOQ serves as a documentation of each candidate's ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing.  SEE “SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS” ABOVE FOR INSTRUCTIONS.

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Remote job, Work from home, Night shift,

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