Job Description

Job Description and Duties

The Community Program Specialist II (CPS II) functions as a full  journey person in the Regional Resource Project Development Project. Under the  direction of the Regional Project Director, the CPS II provides essential critical functions, which  include: assessment, documentation, and reports on individual status and outcomes in state  operated/community based living/day program environments through admission, transition and  post placement follow up services; reveals any transition issues, as they occur, to the Regional  Project Director. The CPS II will participate in pre-admission, admission and post placement  follow up services for individuals throughout the Southern California area. The CPS II will  complete the Welfare and Institutions 4418.7 assessment per Regional Center requests or Court  orders and will participate in various activities with the Stabilization Training Assistance Reintegration  Homes, Canyon Springs Community Facility, Porterville  Developmental Center, and the Crisis Assessment Stabilization Team as  assigned.

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 .

Special Requirements

• The position(s) require(s) Medical Clearance prior to being hired.

The Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) must be numbered in the same order as the following areas, typed in 12-point Century Gothic font, single spaced, and be no more than two pages in length. Applicants who fail to answer the questions or submit an SOQ may not be considered. Resumes are optional but do not take the place of an SOQ.

perform the duties of this position as described in the duty staement.

1. Describe your experience analyzing large quantities of records information and/or data from a variety of sources (e.g., files, correspondence, computer databases) to ensure the accuracy of the information.
2. Describe what process you would take and what would need to be analyzed if being asked to assess for effectiveness of an interdisciplinary transitional plan.
3. Describe your ability and experience in working with public/non- profit/private sector entities, and or service providers to establish and develop transitional supports for an individual. What would be necessary  to make such service need determinations.

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 website and the 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.

If you have not taken an exam/assessment  you may find the exam for this classification at the link below. You must take and pass the exam/assessment to obtain eligibility for hire.

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.

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