Senior Program Specialist

Performs specialized program management work within the Public Safety Department's Justice Services Division, focusing on the administration and delivery of reentry services in Palm Beach County. Responsible for the day-to-day oversight of reentry program operations and case management staff, including workload management, staff time, service delivery, program fidelity, and performance. Collaborates with the Florida Department of Corrections (FDC), Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ), Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office (PBSO), courts, community providers, workforce and educational organizations, and other stakeholders. Work involves collecting and coordinating data for community needs assessments, analyzing the assessment and working with staff to provide recommendations on Division programs, projects, contracts and/or grants. Work is performed with considerable independence and is reviewed through conferences, reports, performance measures, budget monitoring, and evaluation of program results.

QUALIFICATIONS

This position requires qualified applicants to possess one of the following:

• A Bachelors Degree in Social Work, Sociology, Psychology, or related field; minimum of four (4) years of experience in social work or related field, which includes two (2) years of leadership and/or administrative experience,

OR

• An unrelated Bachelor's Degree or Associate's Degree in Social Work, Sociology, Psychology; minimum of six (6) years of experience in social work or related field, which includes two (2) years of leadership and/or administrative experience,

OR

• An unrelated Associate's Degree; minimum of seven (7) years of experience in social work or related field, which includes two (2) years of leadership and/or administrative experience,

OR

• Graduation from high school/equivalent recognized certification; minimum of eight (8) years of experience in social work or related field, which includes two (2) years of leadership and/or administrative experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preferred qualifications include (must specify on application):

• Four (4) years of experience managing contracts and implementing programs including one (1) year assigning, coordinating or directing the work of others,
• Experience with grant writing, research and evaluation, program fidelity and continuous system improvement, justice system experience, and
• Bachelors Degree in Business/Public Administration or Public Policy.