COMMUNITY PROGRAM SPECIALIST IV

at  Department of Developmental Services Headquarters

This position will plan and manage the work of Regional Center (RC) Liaison/Review Teams to comprehensively monitor the actions and efforts of the RCs to ensure they meet statutory, regulatory and contractual obligations, and uphold the values of the Lanterman Act. The RCs are private, non-profit agencies that provide services in the community to individuals with developmental disabilities under the Lanterman Developmental Disabilities Services Act. This position will perform the most complex and/or sensitive assignments related to RC oversight and operational issues.
We will consider candidates from the Staff Services Manager II eligibility list; however, the appointment classification will be a Community Program Specialist IV. You must meet the minimum qualifications for both classifications.
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 Duty Statement.
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

THE STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS (SOQ) MUST BE TYPED IN 12-POINT ARIAL FONT, SINGLE SPACED, AND BE NO MORE THAN TWO PAGES IN LENGTH. APPLICANTS WHO FAIL TO ANSWER THE QUESTION BELOW OR SUBMIT AN SOQ MAY NOT BE CONSIDERED.

• Please describe how you experience and qualifications make you an ideal candidate for this position.
  If you are using list eligibility from an on-line exam to qualify for this position, you MUST include with your application any documentation (i.e., copy of transcript, degree, license, etc.) to verify meeting the MQ’s or you may NOT be considered for the position. Note: All foreign transcripts MUST be accompanied by a third party academic credential evaluation.
  Application Instructions
  Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.
  Final Filing Date: 9/4/2024

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Equal Opportunity Employer
The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.
It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.

Please refer the Job description for details