Program Quality Specialist Preschool Services

San Bernardino, CA - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 53435 - 71905

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

The Job

WANT TO BE PART OF A TEAM THAT MAKES A DIFFERENCE IN THE COMMUNITY APPLY TODAY TO GET STARTED!

The Preschool Services Department (PSD) is recruiting for Program Quality Specialists who ensure staff compliance with Federal Head Start Performance Standards and State (CACFP) regulations specific to the PSD food services program. Specialists also serve as the primary department representative for internal and external staff and agencies for program information. A vacancy currently exists in the Special Services Program in San Bernardino.

These are contract positions to work on a 12-month basis. The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill other vacancies as they occur.

*Official Title: PSD Program Quality Specialist Contract

For more detailed information refer to thePSD Program Quality Specialistjob description.

EXCELLENT BENEFITS
To review job-specific benefits refer to:
Summary ofBenefits
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

1) Must be able to lift small children and other objects up to 50 pounds. Other physical demands include: sitting walking standing bending squatting climbing kneeling crawling twisting grasping fine manipulation pushing/pulling reaching stooping using smell and touch working outside and vision and hearing.

2) Must pass a pre-employment physical including a tuberculosis test and required immunizations (SB792).

3) Must complete the AB 1207 - Child Care Providers: Mandated Reporter Training prior to placement at a school site.

4) Must obtain a valid San Bernardino County Food Handlers card and qualifying First Aid/CPR cards within two (2) weeks of hire and maintain throughout employment.

5) Must possess an official photo identification card.

6) Travel throughout the County is required. Employees will be required to make provision for transportation. At the time of hire a valid California Class C driver license and proof of automobile liability insurance must be produced for the individual providing the transportation. Mileage reimbursement is available.

Sponsorship:San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.

BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION

Job offers are contingent upon passing a background investigation which includes a fingerprint check and search of the Child Abuse Index before appointment. If an individual has been convicted of a crime other than a minor traffic violation the individual cannot work or be present in any community care facility unless they request and subsequently obtain a criminal record exemption from the Community Care Licensing Division Care Provider Management Bureau (CPMB). With the exception of minor traffic violations all convictions including misdemeanors felonies and convictions occurring a long time ago require an exemption. CPMB also examines arrest records to determine if there is a possible danger to clients. Crimes against children and convictions of a violent nature such as sex offenses murder manslaughter arson and robbery are crimes for which an exemption cannot be issued.(Health & Safety Code section 1596.871)

Minimum Requirements

REQUIRED:

EDUCATION	Must possess thirty (30) semester (45 quarter) units (or higher) of completed college coursework in behavioral science business/public administration restaurant management or closely related field.
EXPERIENCE	Must possess one (1) year of full-time equivalent food service experience in a restaurant fast food restaurant institutional cafeteria or similar environment. *NOTE:All work experience information must be clearly detailed and demonstrated on the applicationANDsupplemental questionnaire to ensure qualifications are properly considered (resumes are not reviewed). All information must be current and up to date.*
*REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION (Must be attached):*

EDUCATION	A legible copy of transcripts (unofficial are accepted).
Required documentationMUST be attached to your applicationor submit Attn:Program Quality Specialist- Preschool Servicesto: Email:or Fax: Failure to provide the requested documents at the time of application submittal may result in disqualification of the application.
IMPORTANT NOTES:
EDUCATION	Qualifying degrees or coursework must be completed at a college or university accredited by any accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education. Degrees or coursework completed outside the U.S. must be accompanied with an evaluation report from a reputable credential evaluation service showing equivalency to degrees or coursework completed at a college or university accredited by any accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education.(Must be attached if applicable.) Learn more aboutinformation on evaluation services.

Desired Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess an Associate degree (or higher) in behavioral science business/public administration or restaurant management supervisory experience in a food service environment as well as experience with compliance and interpretation of food service regulations record keeping and reporting.

Selection Process

Examination Procedure:
There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on a review of the Application and Supplemental Questionnaire; therefore it is to your advantage to provide as much relevant and detailed work experience as possibleas resumes will not be reviewedin lieu of the application materials.

Application Procedure:

(NOTE: There is a six (6) month waiting period to re-apply for the same job classification (title and level))
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This recruitment may close at any time.

To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the posted filing deadline. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application we have not received your application.

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EEO/ADA: San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants.

ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and need accommodations during the testing process please submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form within one week of a recruitment filing deadline.

Veterans Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouses or widows/widowers who are not current County employees may receive additional Veterans Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request these points please refer to the Veterans Preference Policy.(All Veterans Preference documentation (originals not required) must be submitted within 48 hours of submitting your application.)

For more important details review the links below:

Guide to Completing a County Job Application

Applicant Information and the County Employment Process

Required Experience:

The JobWANT TO BE PART OF A TEAM THAT MAKES A DIFFERENCE IN THE COMMUNITY APPLY TODAY TO GET STARTED!The Preschool Services Department (PSD) is recruiting for Program Quality Specialists who ensure staff compliance with Federal Head Start Performance Standards and State (CACFP) regulations specific ...