SPEC:  ASSISTANT CHIEF, CENTRAL PROGRAM SERVICES (EDUCATIONAL)
                             CALIFORNIA STATE PERSONNEL BOARD

                                                 SPECIFICATION


                                                       Schematic Code:  KJ96
                                                       Class Code:      8384
                                                       Established:     7/25/73
                                                       Revised:         --
                                                       Title Changed:   --


                                 ASSISTANT CHIEF, CENTRAL
                              PROGRAM SERVICES (EDUCATIONAL)


                                        DEFINITION

           Under the direction of the Chief, Central Program Services, in a
           State hospital for the mentally ill or mentally retarded to assist
           with the administration of a group of centralized program services
           including, but not limited to, education, rehabilitation, and
           vocational functions; to provide supervision to assigned education
           staff; and to do other related work.


                                      TYPICAL TASKS

           With particular emphasis upon centralized education services, the
           Assistant Chief, Central Program Services (Educational), participates
           in the planning, development, and implementation of major components
           of centralized services; assists in evaluating centralized services
           to patients; develops appropriate staffing patterns; serves as a
           resource on equipment, techniques, and current practices in the
           field; develops training and development plans for staff members;
           establishes service priorities; assists in developing and providing
           liaison with appropriate community agencies; assists in developing
           and participating in related research projects; interviews and
           recommends selection and allocation of staff and volunteers;
           interprets services to hospital staff and the community; and acts for
           the Chief, Central Program Services, in his absence when so required.


                                  MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

           Possession of a valid standard California supervision credential, or
           an administration credential, or life diplomas or credentials of
           equivalent authorization issued under the authority of the Commission
           for Teacher Preparation and Licensing.  (Applicants who do not
           possess a required credential will be admitted to the examination but
           must secure a credential before they will be considered eligible for
           appointment.)
                                           and
                                         Either I
           One year of administrative experience in a clinical field providing
           direct services to patients in a State hospital.
                                          Or II
           Two years of clinical experience as a Teacher in a mental health
           setting.


                                 KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

           Knowledge of:  Principles, methods, and procedures of school
           organization and administration; principles, procedures, and
           techniques used in planning, evaluating, and administering a complex
           of centralized treatment services within a State hospital; principles
           and practices of personnel management and effective supervision;
           California laws and rules pertaining to mental hospital
           administration and patient education; department's Affirmative Action
           Program objectives; a manager's role in the Affirmative Action
           Program and the processes available to meet affirmative action
           objectives.

           Ability to:  Supervise, plan, and coordinate the activities in State
           and Federal education projects; assists wit formulation and
           management of a group of centralized program services within a State
           hospital; speak and write effectively; supervise multidisciplinary
           teams of professionals and paraprofessionals; analyze complex
           problems and take appropriate action; effectively contribute to the
           department's affirmative action objectives.