Human Services Program Specialist; PUBL EDUC SPEC

Under the general direction of the CTS Program Director, the Human Services Program Specialist serves as a lead project manager and curriculum development specialist for large-scale human services training contracts supporting statewide and national initiatives. The incumbent is responsible for planning, developing, implementing, and evaluating comprehensive training programs that deliver approximately 1,200–2,000 training days annually and support approximately 40,000 participant enrollments each year.

July 31, 2026

• Required to hold a valid California driver’s license, have a driving record in accordance with local policies/procedures, and/or enroll in the California Employer Pull Notice Program
• Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, and/or equivalent experience/training
• Expertise in at least one Human Services subject area, such as eligibility and employment services, adult services, behavioral health, or other human services program
• Experience writing and developing curriculum in the field of Human Services, including applying principles of adult learning and continuing education; experience using MS Office Suite for Windows, databases and business tracking systems; excellent written communication skills, including editing and proofreading; skills to synthesize information and convey it to trainers for the development of course curriculum
• Experience with project management, including working independently, establishing priorities, developing and implementing a course of action, monitoring the plan, reviewing and evaluating results
• Experience with contract/client management and assessing client needs to appropriately develop new programs/services
• Knowledge to analyze program evaluation results and develop recommendations for senior management; analytical skills to define a problem, identify issues, analyze data and alternative solutions, weigh consequences of solutions and make recommendations and decisions
• Interpersonal skills to develop and maintain relationships with diverse and culturally sensitive client bases, including public relations skills to maintain the highest level of customer service and communicate professionally, orally, in writing and before groups

• Experience writing and developing curriculum in Eligibility and Employment Services
• Experience with CalSAWS
• Experience in collaboration with Behavioral or Public Health
• Experience in developing and facilitating meaningful learning content to a diverse and experienced audience
• Experience identifying, recruiting, hiring, and negotiating compensation for trainers and speakers
• Experience in developing and analyzing lesson plans, course handout materials and training to determine if goals and objectives are met

• 40% – Project Management and Program Development
• 25% – Client Relationship Management
• 20% – Curriculum Development
• 15% – Trainer Development and Evaluation

• Salary: $77,100.00 – $ per year
• Appointment Type:
  Career
• Location:
  
  Davis, CA
• Hybrid (on-site and remote)

• High quality and low-cost medical plans to choose from to fit your family's needs
• UC pays for Dental and Vision insurance premiums for you and your family
• Extensive leave benefits including Pregnancy and Parental Leave, Family & Medical Leave
• Paid Holidays annually as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
• Paid Time Off/Vacation/Sick Time as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
• Continuing Education allowance and Education Reimbursement Program as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
• Access to free professional development courses and learning opportunities for personal and professional growth
• Work Life and Wellness programs and resources
• On-site Employee Assistance Program including access to free mental health services
• Supplemental insurance offered, including additional life, short/long term disability, pet insurance and legal coverage
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSFL) Qualified Employer & Student Loan Repayment Assistance Program for qualified roles
• Retirement…