Senior Program Specialist

ISSUED: 10/15/2026

CLOSES: 10/29/2026

**Position:**SENIOR PROGRAM SPECIALIST

Salary:$71,770 Annually

**Division:**Justice Services

**Department:**Public Safety

**Department:**Public Safety

**Division:**Justice Services

**Hours:**8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M., Monday – Friday; will be required to work 24-hour standby on a rotating basis.

Other:

Valid Florida Driver’s License and PBC Risk Management Department driving history approval prior to appointment.

Must pass a Level 2 background check prior to appointment.

THIS IS AN AT-WILL POSITION.

Use the Job ID based on the Position Location as follows

Location

Job ID

205 N. Dixie Highway, Suite 5.1130, WPB

36524

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 Bachelor's 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

• Bachelor's Degree in Business/Public Administration or Public Policy.

All employees of Palm Beach County may be required to work before, during and/or after a natural or man-made disaster or hurricane.

In accordance with Affirmative Action requirements of Sec. 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the County provides reasonable accommodation. If you need a reasonable accommodation for interviewing or initial employment, please notify the Palm Beach County BCC Human Resources Department. EO/AA Employer M/F/D/V; (Drug Free Work Place).