County of San Mateo, CA
Redwood City, CA, United States
Description Note: This job announcement was amended on October 17, 2016 to update the number of vacancies to two Extra Help Physicians. Note: This job announcement was amended on August 11, 2016 to update the number of vacancies to three Extra Help Physicians. San Mateo County Medical Center seeks Board eligible/certified Staff Physicians in internal medicine, family practice or geriatrics to work in our 32-Bed Skilled Nursing Unit located in San Mateo Medical Center, San Mateo California. Patient mix is Skilled Nursing Facility, patients from our Medical/Surgical Unit, post-surgery patients, patients with post-surgical infections, acute hospital referrals for rehabilitation, e.g., post stroke, post orthopedic-surgery, diabetic management, and patients with mental health issues, etc. Our fully staffed rehabilitation services unit includes a multi-discipline team consisting of PTs, OTs, STs, and RTs. The current vacancies are for two Extra Help Physicians. Extra-help positions, are at-will assignments, paid on an hourly basis. Some extra help positions are eligible for benefits under the Affordable Care Act. Extra-help workers are not guaranteed permanent status at the end of the assignment. Examples Of Duties Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: conduct medical and/or physical examinations and make diagnoses; prescribe appropriate treatment plans and prescribe therapy or rehabilitation programs; coordinate the work of consulting medical specialists; act as physician member of a multi-discipline team for clinical work and program development; train and supervise interns and residents; provide clinical supervision to licensed and professional staff; prepare reports and maintain records of activities; confer with patients' relatives regarding illness and treatment; maintain records of diagnosis, treatment and prognosis according to Joint Commission of Accredited Hospitals Organization standards and other regulatory agencies; develop comprehensive case histories; and perform related duties as assigned. Qualifications Knowledge of: Current developments, trends and research in the area of Skilled Nursing; basic understanding of clinical supervisory principles and practices; pharmacology and psychopharmacology including laws regarding informed consent, dosage ranges, drug incompatibilities, and side effects; proper documentation of clinical services; principles, practices, and techniques of general medicine and its application; medical diagnosis and treatment; and hospitals and clinics organization. Skill/Ability to: Diagnose and treat patients; develop and monitor appropriate treatment plans; establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, their families, staff and others; learn and apply laws, statutes, codes and regulations governing California health service providers, and JCAHO and other regulatory requirements; maintain medical records and prepare reports; serve on interdisciplinary teams; and clinically supervise licensed and professional staff. Education and Experience: Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to qualify is completion of a residency training program approved by the American Medical Association, or two years of clinical experience post internship in an appropriate medical specialty. Licensure/Certification: License to practice medicine in the State of California. DEA certificate is required. Board certified in Geriatrics is preferred. Application/Examination Anyone may apply. Current San Mateo County employees with at least six months (1040 hours) of continuous service in a classified regular, probationary,SEIUorAFSCMErepresented extra-help/term position prior to the final filing date will receive five points added to their final passing score on this examination. A supplemental application form must be submitted in addition to our standard County employment application. Resume or CV will not be accepted as a substitute for the required employment application and supplemental questionnaire. The examination process will consist of an application screening (pass/fail) based on the candidates' applications and responses to the supplemental questions. Candidates who pass the application screening will be invited to a panel interview (weight 100%). Depending on the number of applicants, an application appraisal of education and experience may be used in place of other examinations or further evaluation of work experience may be conducted to group applicants by level of qualification. All applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. All examinations will be given in San Mateo County, California and applicants must participate at their own expense. IMPORTANT : Applications for this position will only be accepted online. If you are currently on the County's website, you may click the "Apply Online" button above or below. If you are not on the County's website, please go to http://jobs.smcgov.org/ to apply. Online applications must be received by the Human Resources Department before midnight on the final filing date. Apply immediately. This recruitment is open on a continuous basis and selections may be made at any time within the recruiting period. San Mateo County is an Equal Opportunity Employer Analyst: Carolyn Burns (061316) (Staff Physician - F124) Keywords: medical, surgery, post-surgery, infections, post-surgical infections, post-orthopedic surgery, acute care, rehabilitation, geriatric, post stroke, diabetic management, mental health, long-term care, skilled nursing, skilled nursing facility, SNF
Jan 07, 2019
Full Time
Description Note: This job announcement was amended on October 17, 2016 to update the number of vacancies to two Extra Help Physicians. Note: This job announcement was amended on August 11, 2016 to update the number of vacancies to three Extra Help Physicians. San Mateo County Medical Center seeks Board eligible/certified Staff Physicians in internal medicine, family practice or geriatrics to work in our 32-Bed Skilled Nursing Unit located in San Mateo Medical Center, San Mateo California. Patient mix is Skilled Nursing Facility, patients from our Medical/Surgical Unit, post-surgery patients, patients with post-surgical infections, acute hospital referrals for rehabilitation, e.g., post stroke, post orthopedic-surgery, diabetic management, and patients with mental health issues, etc. Our fully staffed rehabilitation services unit includes a multi-discipline team consisting of PTs, OTs, STs, and RTs. The current vacancies are for two Extra Help Physicians. Extra-help positions, are at-will assignments, paid on an hourly basis. Some extra help positions are eligible for benefits under the Affordable Care Act. Extra-help workers are not guaranteed permanent status at the end of the assignment. Examples Of Duties Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: conduct medical and/or physical examinations and make diagnoses; prescribe appropriate treatment plans and prescribe therapy or rehabilitation programs; coordinate the work of consulting medical specialists; act as physician member of a multi-discipline team for clinical work and program development; train and supervise interns and residents; provide clinical supervision to licensed and professional staff; prepare reports and maintain records of activities; confer with patients' relatives regarding illness and treatment; maintain records of diagnosis, treatment and prognosis according to Joint Commission of Accredited Hospitals Organization standards and other regulatory agencies; develop comprehensive case histories; and perform related duties as assigned. Qualifications Knowledge of: Current developments, trends and research in the area of Skilled Nursing; basic understanding of clinical supervisory principles and practices; pharmacology and psychopharmacology including laws regarding informed consent, dosage ranges, drug incompatibilities, and side effects; proper documentation of clinical services; principles, practices, and techniques of general medicine and its application; medical diagnosis and treatment; and hospitals and clinics organization. Skill/Ability to: Diagnose and treat patients; develop and monitor appropriate treatment plans; establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, their families, staff and others; learn and apply laws, statutes, codes and regulations governing California health service providers, and JCAHO and other regulatory requirements; maintain medical records and prepare reports; serve on interdisciplinary teams; and clinically supervise licensed and professional staff. Education and Experience: Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to qualify is completion of a residency training program approved by the American Medical Association, or two years of clinical experience post internship in an appropriate medical specialty. Licensure/Certification: License to practice medicine in the State of California. DEA certificate is required. Board certified in Geriatrics is preferred. Application/Examination Anyone may apply. Current San Mateo County employees with at least six months (1040 hours) of continuous service in a classified regular, probationary,SEIUorAFSCMErepresented extra-help/term position prior to the final filing date will receive five points added to their final passing score on this examination. A supplemental application form must be submitted in addition to our standard County employment application. Resume or CV will not be accepted as a substitute for the required employment application and supplemental questionnaire. The examination process will consist of an application screening (pass/fail) based on the candidates' applications and responses to the supplemental questions. Candidates who pass the application screening will be invited to a panel interview (weight 100%). Depending on the number of applicants, an application appraisal of education and experience may be used in place of other examinations or further evaluation of work experience may be conducted to group applicants by level of qualification. All applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. All examinations will be given in San Mateo County, California and applicants must participate at their own expense. IMPORTANT : Applications for this position will only be accepted online. If you are currently on the County's website, you may click the "Apply Online" button above or below. If you are not on the County's website, please go to http://jobs.smcgov.org/ to apply. Online applications must be received by the Human Resources Department before midnight on the final filing date. Apply immediately. This recruitment is open on a continuous basis and selections may be made at any time within the recruiting period. San Mateo County is an Equal Opportunity Employer Analyst: Carolyn Burns (061316) (Staff Physician - F124) Keywords: medical, surgery, post-surgery, infections, post-surgical infections, post-orthopedic surgery, acute care, rehabilitation, geriatric, post stroke, diabetic management, mental health, long-term care, skilled nursing, skilled nursing facility, SNF
County of San Mateo, CA
Redwood City, CA, United States
Description Note:This Job Announcement was amended on Friday December 14, 2018 to update the vacancies Note: This Job Announcement was amended on Tuesday, April 10, 2018 to update the vacancies, and the Supplemental Questions. Recruitment changed to Continuous: Note: This recruitment schedule was amended on Friday, October 6, 2017 to extend the Final Filing Date. This recruitment has been changed to "Continuous." San Mateo Medical Center (SMMC) is seeking qualified Clinical Psychologists with expertise in Integrated Behavioral Health for full-time and part-timeextra help and limited term positions. Bilingual proficiency in Spanish is preferred but not required for all positions. If you are a psychologist with a passion for providing comprehensive and integrated behavioral health care to the underserved residents of San Mateo County, then consider joining our team! We are seeking licensed professionals who are proficient in brief, evidence-based models of psychotherapeutic interventions with adult populations to work at our main hospital location in San Mateo and our satellite clinic in Redwood City. Licensed Psychologists fulfill the following duties and responsibilities: Assess, evaluate, and provide psychological treatment to adult San Mateo County residents with acute or chronic psychiatric illness both inpatient and outpatient. Participate in multi-disciplinary teams to develop, implement, coordinate, and evaluate mental health treatment plans for a broad range of behavioral and psychosocial concerns. Employ a variety of empirically-validated approaches as indicated by specific presenting problems to change behaviors, achieve symptom relief, and improve functioning. Develop and conduct group psychotherapy, psychoeducational programs, and classes. Create, implement, and evaluate behavioral medicine and health psychology programs in a variety of settings, with an emphasis on diabetes care, obesity, and health-risk behaviors. Render consultation to primary care and specialty providers on matters relating to mental health, health psychology, and behavioral medicine. Offer crisis intervention, when needed. Maintain accurate and current notes in the electronic health records and inpatient medical records, and produce reports of evaluation and/or treatment, as required. Conduct applied research and clinical investigations in behavioral/health psychology. Provide liaison services between patients and other providers, as needed. Supervise psychology and other mental health trainees. In addition to the license requirements specified below, theselected candidates will possessqualifications that include: Expertise in empirically-validated psychological interventions for both individual and group therapy pertaining to a broad range of behavioral and psychosocial issues. Familiarity with psychological interventions related to preventative care and behavioral medicine, in particular related to diabetic care models, obesity, and health-risk behaviors. Previous clinical responsibilities to include psychological testing, diagnosis, crisis intervention, as well as brief individual and group psychotherapy. Qualified to supervise psychology trainees. Knowledge of social service agencies, state regulations, and APA standards as they relate to client treatment, patient rights, and client/patient confidentiality. Knowledge of psychological testing techniques, administration, and interpretation. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to provide culturally-sensitive, Spanish language psychological services to a low-income, underprivileged population (for the Bilingual Spanish Psychologist). The ideal candidates will alsohave a doctorate degree in Clinical Psychology from a regionally accredited educational institution and must have completed the required trainings related to providing clinical supervision. Possession of a California license in Clinical Psychology is required for this position, however candidates who have passed the EPPP exam and are in the process of receiving a California license in Clinical Psychology within a 90-day period may be considered in this recruitment, but will not be able to start the position until license is obtained. Starting salary is negotiable, depending on experience, and includes a biweekly bilingual differential pay added to the hourly base pay, for the bilingual Spanish position. The incumbent will work with adult populations (Option 1) , as described below. The current vacancies are for full-time and part-time extra help and limited term positions, with one of the positions requiring bilingual (Spanish/English) fluency. Limited Term are at-will positions.Limited Term Employees are assigned to assignments not to exceed three years. They receive medical and dental benefits, similar to regular employees, and a defined contribution retirement plan. The eligible list generated from this recruitment may be used to fill future extra-help, term, unclassified, and regular classified vacancies. Extra-help assignments are at-will and the employee is paid on an hourly basis. Some extra help positions are eligible for benefits under the Affordable Care Act. Extra-help workers are not guaranteed permanent status at the end of the extra-help assignment. NOTE: The eligible list generated from this recruitment may be used to fill future extra-help, term, unclassified, and regular classified vacancies. Examples Of Duties Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Perform professional psychological work; make diagnoses and provide psychotherapy and other kinds of psychological treatment in one of the option areas. Select and administer psychological tests or observational procedures, interpret their results and prepare psychological evaluation reports. Carry out various kinds of treatment work such as individual or group psychotherapy, family therapy, crisis intervention, behavior modification and various types of group process experience. Provide mental health consultation appropriate to the needs of various professionals, agencies and community groups. Participate in developing preventive mental health procedures in segments of community life. Participate in regional or service unit research projects. Participate in the training of psychology trainees or other mental health disciplines. Provide psychological consultation to other mental health staff or personnel of other community agencies. Confer with patients' relatives regarding treatment and case management. Consult with psychiatrists, social workers and others in community agencies regarding psychological aspects of their work. Maintain mental health records and prepares reports. Perform related duties as assigned. Incumbents in the role we are recruiting for are for will work in option 1: Option 1: Adult: Providing direct and preventive mental health services to adults and the various professionals, agencies and institutions serving the adult population. Qualifications Knowledge of : Principles, methods, techniques, material, devices used and current developments in the field of specialization; standard methods, techniques, materials and devices used in either clinical psychology, community, developmental psychology and psychological research; psychotherapeutic factors relevant to emotional, behavioral, learning, social interaction or social systems problems; techniques of mental health consultation, psychological research and training; various psychological tests available; standard methods of test evaluation and test results interpretations; and approved techniques of therapeutic counseling. Skill/Ability to: Identify the relevant factors related to emotional, behavioral, learning, social interaction or social systems problems and to select and apply appropriate remedial or consultation techniques and procedures; analyze, interpret and apply the principles, methods, techniques, material and devices used in clinical, child, adult, forensic or developmental psychology depending upon the option; identify the relevant factors related to emotional, behavioral, learning, social interaction or social systems problems; select and apply appropriate remedial or clinical techniques and procedures; diagnosis and treatment of emotional, learning and social interaction problems; consider applicability of innovative treatment or consultation procedures to work problems and experiment with and evaluate the applicability of innovative treatment or consultation procedures to work problems; analyze situations accurately and adopt effective courses of action; maintain records and prepare reports; supervise the work of trainees and junior staff members; establish and maintain objectives and cooperative relationships with clients, other professionals and the public; and speak and write effectively. Education and Experience: Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to qualify is: Option 1: Adult- Two years of clinical experience with adults. Licensure/Certification: California license in Clinical Psychology. Application/Examination Anyone may apply. Current San Mateo County and San Mateo County Superior Court employees with at least six months (1040 hours) of continuous service in a classified regular, probationary, SEIU or AFSCME represented extra-help/term position prior to the final filing date will receive five points added to their final passing score on this examination. The examination process will consist of an application screening (weight: pass/fail) based on the candidates' application and responses to the supplemental questions.Candidates who pass the application screening will be invited to a panel interview(weight: 100%). Depending on the number of applicants, an application appraisal of education and experience may be used in place of other examinations or further evaluation of work experience may be conducted to group applicants by level of qualification . All applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. All examinations will be given in San Mateo County, California and applicants must participate at their own expense. This is a continuous recruitment which may close at any time. The final filing date will be posted five days in advance on this job announcement. Apply immediately. This recruitment is open on a continuous basis and selections may be made at any time within the process. IMPORTANT : Applications for this position will only be accepted online. If you are currently on the County's website, you may click the "Apply Online" button above or below. If you are not on the County's website, please go to http://jobs.smcgov.org/ to apply. Online applications must be received by the Human Resources Department before midnight on the final filing date. Apply immediately. This recruitment is open on a continuous basis and selections may be made at any time within the process.The final filing date will be posted five days in advance on this job announcement. At the County of San Mateo, we take pride in the way our employees bring together their diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to serve our community's needs. The County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. HRContact: Carolyn Burns(092217) (PsychologistII - F050) Keywords:Psychology, Psychologist, therapy, therapist, Spanish speaking, bilingual, patient care, integrated behavioral health
Jan 07, 2019
Full Time
Description Note:This Job Announcement was amended on Friday December 14, 2018 to update the vacancies Note: This Job Announcement was amended on Tuesday, April 10, 2018 to update the vacancies, and the Supplemental Questions. Recruitment changed to Continuous: Note: This recruitment schedule was amended on Friday, October 6, 2017 to extend the Final Filing Date. This recruitment has been changed to "Continuous." San Mateo Medical Center (SMMC) is seeking qualified Clinical Psychologists with expertise in Integrated Behavioral Health for full-time and part-timeextra help and limited term positions. Bilingual proficiency in Spanish is preferred but not required for all positions. If you are a psychologist with a passion for providing comprehensive and integrated behavioral health care to the underserved residents of San Mateo County, then consider joining our team! We are seeking licensed professionals who are proficient in brief, evidence-based models of psychotherapeutic interventions with adult populations to work at our main hospital location in San Mateo and our satellite clinic in Redwood City. Licensed Psychologists fulfill the following duties and responsibilities: Assess, evaluate, and provide psychological treatment to adult San Mateo County residents with acute or chronic psychiatric illness both inpatient and outpatient. Participate in multi-disciplinary teams to develop, implement, coordinate, and evaluate mental health treatment plans for a broad range of behavioral and psychosocial concerns. Employ a variety of empirically-validated approaches as indicated by specific presenting problems to change behaviors, achieve symptom relief, and improve functioning. Develop and conduct group psychotherapy, psychoeducational programs, and classes. Create, implement, and evaluate behavioral medicine and health psychology programs in a variety of settings, with an emphasis on diabetes care, obesity, and health-risk behaviors. Render consultation to primary care and specialty providers on matters relating to mental health, health psychology, and behavioral medicine. Offer crisis intervention, when needed. Maintain accurate and current notes in the electronic health records and inpatient medical records, and produce reports of evaluation and/or treatment, as required. Conduct applied research and clinical investigations in behavioral/health psychology. Provide liaison services between patients and other providers, as needed. Supervise psychology and other mental health trainees. In addition to the license requirements specified below, theselected candidates will possessqualifications that include: Expertise in empirically-validated psychological interventions for both individual and group therapy pertaining to a broad range of behavioral and psychosocial issues. Familiarity with psychological interventions related to preventative care and behavioral medicine, in particular related to diabetic care models, obesity, and health-risk behaviors. Previous clinical responsibilities to include psychological testing, diagnosis, crisis intervention, as well as brief individual and group psychotherapy. Qualified to supervise psychology trainees. Knowledge of social service agencies, state regulations, and APA standards as they relate to client treatment, patient rights, and client/patient confidentiality. Knowledge of psychological testing techniques, administration, and interpretation. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to provide culturally-sensitive, Spanish language psychological services to a low-income, underprivileged population (for the Bilingual Spanish Psychologist). The ideal candidates will alsohave a doctorate degree in Clinical Psychology from a regionally accredited educational institution and must have completed the required trainings related to providing clinical supervision. Possession of a California license in Clinical Psychology is required for this position, however candidates who have passed the EPPP exam and are in the process of receiving a California license in Clinical Psychology within a 90-day period may be considered in this recruitment, but will not be able to start the position until license is obtained. Starting salary is negotiable, depending on experience, and includes a biweekly bilingual differential pay added to the hourly base pay, for the bilingual Spanish position. The incumbent will work with adult populations (Option 1) , as described below. The current vacancies are for full-time and part-time extra help and limited term positions, with one of the positions requiring bilingual (Spanish/English) fluency. Limited Term are at-will positions.Limited Term Employees are assigned to assignments not to exceed three years. They receive medical and dental benefits, similar to regular employees, and a defined contribution retirement plan. The eligible list generated from this recruitment may be used to fill future extra-help, term, unclassified, and regular classified vacancies. Extra-help assignments are at-will and the employee is paid on an hourly basis. Some extra help positions are eligible for benefits under the Affordable Care Act. Extra-help workers are not guaranteed permanent status at the end of the extra-help assignment. NOTE: The eligible list generated from this recruitment may be used to fill future extra-help, term, unclassified, and regular classified vacancies. Examples Of Duties Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Perform professional psychological work; make diagnoses and provide psychotherapy and other kinds of psychological treatment in one of the option areas. Select and administer psychological tests or observational procedures, interpret their results and prepare psychological evaluation reports. Carry out various kinds of treatment work such as individual or group psychotherapy, family therapy, crisis intervention, behavior modification and various types of group process experience. Provide mental health consultation appropriate to the needs of various professionals, agencies and community groups. Participate in developing preventive mental health procedures in segments of community life. Participate in regional or service unit research projects. Participate in the training of psychology trainees or other mental health disciplines. Provide psychological consultation to other mental health staff or personnel of other community agencies. Confer with patients' relatives regarding treatment and case management. Consult with psychiatrists, social workers and others in community agencies regarding psychological aspects of their work. Maintain mental health records and prepares reports. Perform related duties as assigned. Incumbents in the role we are recruiting for are for will work in option 1: Option 1: Adult: Providing direct and preventive mental health services to adults and the various professionals, agencies and institutions serving the adult population. Qualifications Knowledge of : Principles, methods, techniques, material, devices used and current developments in the field of specialization; standard methods, techniques, materials and devices used in either clinical psychology, community, developmental psychology and psychological research; psychotherapeutic factors relevant to emotional, behavioral, learning, social interaction or social systems problems; techniques of mental health consultation, psychological research and training; various psychological tests available; standard methods of test evaluation and test results interpretations; and approved techniques of therapeutic counseling. Skill/Ability to: Identify the relevant factors related to emotional, behavioral, learning, social interaction or social systems problems and to select and apply appropriate remedial or consultation techniques and procedures; analyze, interpret and apply the principles, methods, techniques, material and devices used in clinical, child, adult, forensic or developmental psychology depending upon the option; identify the relevant factors related to emotional, behavioral, learning, social interaction or social systems problems; select and apply appropriate remedial or clinical techniques and procedures; diagnosis and treatment of emotional, learning and social interaction problems; consider applicability of innovative treatment or consultation procedures to work problems and experiment with and evaluate the applicability of innovative treatment or consultation procedures to work problems; analyze situations accurately and adopt effective courses of action; maintain records and prepare reports; supervise the work of trainees and junior staff members; establish and maintain objectives and cooperative relationships with clients, other professionals and the public; and speak and write effectively. Education and Experience: Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to qualify is: Option 1: Adult- Two years of clinical experience with adults. Licensure/Certification: California license in Clinical Psychology. Application/Examination Anyone may apply. Current San Mateo County and San Mateo County Superior Court employees with at least six months (1040 hours) of continuous service in a classified regular, probationary, SEIU or AFSCME represented extra-help/term position prior to the final filing date will receive five points added to their final passing score on this examination. The examination process will consist of an application screening (weight: pass/fail) based on the candidates' application and responses to the supplemental questions.Candidates who pass the application screening will be invited to a panel interview(weight: 100%). Depending on the number of applicants, an application appraisal of education and experience may be used in place of other examinations or further evaluation of work experience may be conducted to group applicants by level of qualification . All applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. All examinations will be given in San Mateo County, California and applicants must participate at their own expense. This is a continuous recruitment which may close at any time. The final filing date will be posted five days in advance on this job announcement. Apply immediately. This recruitment is open on a continuous basis and selections may be made at any time within the process. IMPORTANT : Applications for this position will only be accepted online. If you are currently on the County's website, you may click the "Apply Online" button above or below. If you are not on the County's website, please go to http://jobs.smcgov.org/ to apply. Online applications must be received by the Human Resources Department before midnight on the final filing date. Apply immediately. This recruitment is open on a continuous basis and selections may be made at any time within the process.The final filing date will be posted five days in advance on this job announcement. At the County of San Mateo, we take pride in the way our employees bring together their diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to serve our community's needs. The County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. HRContact: Carolyn Burns(092217) (PsychologistII - F050) Keywords:Psychology, Psychologist, therapy, therapist, Spanish speaking, bilingual, patient care, integrated behavioral health
County of San Mateo, CA
Redwood City, CA, United States
Description Are you a dedicated and motivated Dental Assistant who enjoys being part of a team of professionals who provide exceptional dental care to the community and patients in need? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, challenging environment where the rewards are many? If so, then the San Mateo Medical Center (SMMC) Dental Clinics have an exciting career opportunity for you! The San Mateo Medical Center operates five dental clinics located in San Mateo, Redwood City, Daly City, Half Moon Bay, and a Mobile Dental Clinic. These clinics treat children and adults, homeless and transitional populations, and patients with HIVdiagnosis. Pregnant women on Medi-Cal can also obtain dental services in these clinics covered by the Ryan White grant. All Clinics are open Monday through Friday, 8AMto 5 PM and some Saturdays and evenings. The Fair Oaks Health Center in Redwood City is staffed with an oral surgeon and pedodontist, and the San Mateo Clinic is staffed with an oral surgeon. The Fair Oaks Health Center and the Mobile Dental Clinic host dental students from the University of the Pacific and University of San Francisco to aid in patient care. The Dental Assistant Series levels include: Dental Assistant I ($21.59 - $26.99Hourly) is the experienced level class in the Dental Assistant series, competent to independently perform the full range of journey-level dental assisting work under the supervision of a dentist. This class is flexibly staffed with the II level and incumbents may advance to the higher level after obtaining required certification and demonstrating the required proficiency for the II level. Dental Assistant II/Registered Dental Assistant ($25.52 - $31.90 Hourly) is the advanced journey-level classification in the series. Under the supervision of a dentist, incumbents at this level perform dental assisting duties which are limited to a person certified as a Registered Dental Assistant in addition to performing Dental Assistant duties of the lower. The ideal candidate will: be a team player, self-starter, and multi-tasker; be capable of scheduling appointments and processing insurance claims, and have pedodontia experience; possess good organizational skills. We are seeking Dental Assistants who are motivated and demonstrate the willingness to learn and adapt to new situations. Dental Assistants rotate and should be available to work at any of our dental clinics. Transportation to each work site is the employee's responsibility. NOTE: This is an extra-help, at-will assignment, paid on an hourly basis.Some extra help positions are eligible for benefitsundertheAffordable Care Act. Extra help employees are not guaranteed permanent status at the end of the assignment. NOTE: The eligible listgenerated from this recruitment may be used to fill future extra-help, term, unclassified,and regular classifiedvacancies. Examples Of Duties As an SMMCDental Assistant, you will: Prepare patients for dental treatment; Assist the dentist at chairside; Mix cements, work with composite, amalgam and impression materials; Respond to the oral hygiene needs of a low-income population; Takedigital x-rays; Respond to patient emergencies; Maintain office and equipment in a sanitary and orderly condition; Enterinformation into patient's electronic record; Triage drop-in patients; Gather and complete necessary insurance information and forms. Qualifications Knowledge of: Preparation of patients for examination. Methods of use, care and sterilization of instruments and equipment. Dental hygiene instruction and prophylaxis or coronal polish (for RDA level) Dental X-ray techniques and safety procedures. Dental terminology. Office procedures and record keeping. Skill/Ability to: Take, develop and evaluate dental X-rays. Work tactfully with patients and other personnel under stressful conditions. Respond appropriately to patient emergencies during treatment or surgery. Education and Experience: Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to qualify is completion of a course of instruction for dental assistants. Licensure/Certification: Possession of a Certificate of examination for radiation safety from the California Board of Dental Examiners. Possession of a Certificate of completion for a course in Basic Life Support as approved by the American Red Cross or American Heart Association. To qualify for the II-Level, possession of a valid California License as Registered Dental Assistant issued by the California Board of Dental Examiners. Application/Examination Anyone may apply. Responses to the supplemental questions must be submitted in addition toour regular employment application form. A resume will not be accepted as a substitute for the required employment application and supplemental questionnaire. The examination process will consist of an application screening (pass/fail) based on the candidate's application and responses to the supplemental questions. Candidates who pass the application screening will be invited to a panel interview (weight: 100%). Depending on the number of applicants, an application appraisal of education and experience may be used in place of other examinations, or further evaluation of work experience may be conducted to group applicants by level of qualification. Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. All examinations will be given in San Mateo County, California, and applicants must participate at their own expense. This is a continuous recruitment which may close at any time. The final filing date will be posted five days in advance on this job announcement. Apply immediately. This recruitment is open on a continuous basis and selections may be made at any time within the process. IMPORTANT : Applications for this position will only be accepted online. If you are currently on the County's website, you may click the "Apply Online" button above or below. If you are not on the County's website, please go to http://jobs.smcgov.org/ to apply. Online applications must be received by the Human Resources Department before midnight on the final filing date. County of San Mateo is a diverse, inclusive workplace, where employees are valued and respected for their different perspectives, experiences, backgrounds, and contributions. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Analyst: Wendy Young(09262018) (Dental Assistant I/II - F039/F063)
Jan 07, 2019
Full Time
Description Are you a dedicated and motivated Dental Assistant who enjoys being part of a team of professionals who provide exceptional dental care to the community and patients in need? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, challenging environment where the rewards are many? If so, then the San Mateo Medical Center (SMMC) Dental Clinics have an exciting career opportunity for you! The San Mateo Medical Center operates five dental clinics located in San Mateo, Redwood City, Daly City, Half Moon Bay, and a Mobile Dental Clinic. These clinics treat children and adults, homeless and transitional populations, and patients with HIVdiagnosis. Pregnant women on Medi-Cal can also obtain dental services in these clinics covered by the Ryan White grant. All Clinics are open Monday through Friday, 8AMto 5 PM and some Saturdays and evenings. The Fair Oaks Health Center in Redwood City is staffed with an oral surgeon and pedodontist, and the San Mateo Clinic is staffed with an oral surgeon. The Fair Oaks Health Center and the Mobile Dental Clinic host dental students from the University of the Pacific and University of San Francisco to aid in patient care. The Dental Assistant Series levels include: Dental Assistant I ($21.59 - $26.99Hourly) is the experienced level class in the Dental Assistant series, competent to independently perform the full range of journey-level dental assisting work under the supervision of a dentist. This class is flexibly staffed with the II level and incumbents may advance to the higher level after obtaining required certification and demonstrating the required proficiency for the II level. Dental Assistant II/Registered Dental Assistant ($25.52 - $31.90 Hourly) is the advanced journey-level classification in the series. Under the supervision of a dentist, incumbents at this level perform dental assisting duties which are limited to a person certified as a Registered Dental Assistant in addition to performing Dental Assistant duties of the lower. The ideal candidate will: be a team player, self-starter, and multi-tasker; be capable of scheduling appointments and processing insurance claims, and have pedodontia experience; possess good organizational skills. We are seeking Dental Assistants who are motivated and demonstrate the willingness to learn and adapt to new situations. Dental Assistants rotate and should be available to work at any of our dental clinics. Transportation to each work site is the employee's responsibility. NOTE: This is an extra-help, at-will assignment, paid on an hourly basis.Some extra help positions are eligible for benefitsundertheAffordable Care Act. Extra help employees are not guaranteed permanent status at the end of the assignment. NOTE: The eligible listgenerated from this recruitment may be used to fill future extra-help, term, unclassified,and regular classifiedvacancies. Examples Of Duties As an SMMCDental Assistant, you will: Prepare patients for dental treatment; Assist the dentist at chairside; Mix cements, work with composite, amalgam and impression materials; Respond to the oral hygiene needs of a low-income population; Takedigital x-rays; Respond to patient emergencies; Maintain office and equipment in a sanitary and orderly condition; Enterinformation into patient's electronic record; Triage drop-in patients; Gather and complete necessary insurance information and forms. Qualifications Knowledge of: Preparation of patients for examination. Methods of use, care and sterilization of instruments and equipment. Dental hygiene instruction and prophylaxis or coronal polish (for RDA level) Dental X-ray techniques and safety procedures. Dental terminology. Office procedures and record keeping. Skill/Ability to: Take, develop and evaluate dental X-rays. Work tactfully with patients and other personnel under stressful conditions. Respond appropriately to patient emergencies during treatment or surgery. Education and Experience: Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to qualify is completion of a course of instruction for dental assistants. Licensure/Certification: Possession of a Certificate of examination for radiation safety from the California Board of Dental Examiners. Possession of a Certificate of completion for a course in Basic Life Support as approved by the American Red Cross or American Heart Association. To qualify for the II-Level, possession of a valid California License as Registered Dental Assistant issued by the California Board of Dental Examiners. Application/Examination Anyone may apply. Responses to the supplemental questions must be submitted in addition toour regular employment application form. A resume will not be accepted as a substitute for the required employment application and supplemental questionnaire. The examination process will consist of an application screening (pass/fail) based on the candidate's application and responses to the supplemental questions. Candidates who pass the application screening will be invited to a panel interview (weight: 100%). Depending on the number of applicants, an application appraisal of education and experience may be used in place of other examinations, or further evaluation of work experience may be conducted to group applicants by level of qualification. Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. All examinations will be given in San Mateo County, California, and applicants must participate at their own expense. This is a continuous recruitment which may close at any time. The final filing date will be posted five days in advance on this job announcement. Apply immediately. This recruitment is open on a continuous basis and selections may be made at any time within the process. IMPORTANT : Applications for this position will only be accepted online. If you are currently on the County's website, you may click the "Apply Online" button above or below. If you are not on the County's website, please go to http://jobs.smcgov.org/ to apply. Online applications must be received by the Human Resources Department before midnight on the final filing date. County of San Mateo is a diverse, inclusive workplace, where employees are valued and respected for their different perspectives, experiences, backgrounds, and contributions. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Analyst: Wendy Young(09262018) (Dental Assistant I/II - F039/F063)
County of San Mateo, CA
Redwood City, CA, United States
Description The Manager of Distributed Energy Resource (DER) Strategy will create and implement a DER strategy for one of California's largest CCAs covering the full range of DER resources including generation, storage, and demand response. This is an exciting opportunity to increase local renewable energy usage and reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the Bay Area. This person will work under the supervision of the CEO and in close collaboration with the Director of Power Resources, the Director of Energy Programs and the Director of Customer Care. The ideal candidate will have at least five - seven years of directly related experience. More information is available below and at www.peninsulacleanenergy.com . About Peninsula Clean Energy Peninsula Clean Energy (PCE) is the community choice energy program (known as a "CCA") for San Mateo County. PCE's customer base includes almost 300,000 accounts, serving a population of 765,000, with a total electrical load of almost 4 million megawatt-hours. PCE is the fifth operating CCE in California and launched in October 2016. PCE is the electricity provider for all electricity accounts in the 20 communities in San Mateo County (Atherton, Belmont, Brisbane, Burlingame, Colma, Daly City, East Palo Alto, Foster City, Half Moon Bay, Hillsborough, Menlo Park, Millbrae, Pacifica, Portola Valley, Redwood City, San Bruno, San Carlos, San Mateo, South San Francisco, and Woodside) as well as the unincorporated county. The city councils of each city were unanimous in their support for joining PCE. Examples Of Duties PCE has a goal to meet 100% of our customer's load with renewable energy by 2025. PCE expects implementation of DERs to play a significant role in meeting this goal. The Manager of DER Strategy will create a distributed generation strategy and launch procurement efforts to develop opportunities to employ DERs in San Mateo County. The Manager of DER Strategy will work closely with key internal and external stakeholders (including developers, technology providers, site hosts, regulators, and board members), coordinate local community-based renewable/GHG-free energy projects, and participate in Board of Directors meetings as well as community events. The Manager of DER Strategy is responsible for developing and maintaining relationships with these key stakeholder groups, and for communicating PCE's central messages consistently. The salary for this position is commensurate with experience. Peninsula Clean Energy also offers competitive benefits. Qualifications Experience/Education Education and experience equivalent to a Bachelor's degree in business, economics, engineering, environmental planning or a related field and a minimum of five to seven years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities described above including working at a project developer, on DER programs in the utility industry, and/or with a CCA program. Master's degree in business administration is desirable. Experience and Knowledge: Direct experience designing and developing DER installations including evaluating site locations, estimating system output, analyzing costs and benefits, and familiarity with interconnection policies and procedures, and DER system design. Deeply familiar with the DER landscape including DER technologies, contracting structures, local, state, and federal policy, funding sources and opportunities, and best practices for procurement design and implementation. Existing relationships with a significant number of DER stakeholders, developers and decision makers. A successful history developing new business, including identifying opportunities, building partnerships, developing proposals, and executing projects to completion with well-thought-out scopes of work and budgets. Knowledge of power purchase agreement structures, general terms and conditions and excellent negotiation skills. Experience writing or responding to Requests for Proposal (RFPs) and other procurement processes for renewable energy projects. Experience building financial models to evaluate and analyze the costs and benefits of different renewable energy structures, including PPAs, leases, and ownership models. Familiarity with energy efficiency, demand response, energy storage, microgrids, and distributed generation; willingness to work with subject matter experts. Understanding of regulatory requirements and opportunities including the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC), California Energy Commission (CEC), the California Independent System Operator (CAISO), the Department of Energy (DOE), as well as others. Ability to: Produce exceptional written products with strong logistical and quantitative analysis. Deliver excellent public speaking across diverse audiences. Exercise sound judgment, creative problem solving, effective dispute resolution, and commercial awareness. Manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and quickly adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced dynamic environment. Take responsibility and work independently, as well as coordinate team efforts. Be thorough and detail-oriented; demonstrate patience, tact, and courtesy. Work as needed to attend evening and weekend meetings and presentations. Travel throughout the region to attend meetings and functions. Establish and maintain effective, professional working relationships with customers, commercial partners, PCE staff team, Citizens Advisory Committee, and Board of Directors. Work with intermediate and advance MS Office functions, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint. Work with tools including Gantt charts and project management tools, CRMs and other advanced project tools. Be part of a team of committed people. Supervisory Responsibilities No direct supervisory role anticipated at this time, but this could change as PCE grows over time. Application/Examination Submit applications to: hr@peninsulacleanenergy.com with a subject line: "Manager DER Strategy: Your Name" The application must include: Cover Letter Resume Responses to the four Supplemental Questions listed below Supplemental Questions Please describe how your education and experience have prepared you for this position, and how the position fits into your career goals and aspirations. Specifically, describe your experience and / or knowledge of procuring or developing distributed generation projects. Describe how you would evaluate the viability and value of a proposed DER project. Please describe your experience in developing feed-in tariffs, solar programs, and/or other innovative wholesale or retail-based energy programs. In this position, you will be part of a small, but growing, team of professionals. Describe your experience working as part of a team and indicate how you add value to the team. If you have managed or supervised employees, please describe that experience as well.
Jan 07, 2019
Full Time
Description The Manager of Distributed Energy Resource (DER) Strategy will create and implement a DER strategy for one of California's largest CCAs covering the full range of DER resources including generation, storage, and demand response. This is an exciting opportunity to increase local renewable energy usage and reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the Bay Area. This person will work under the supervision of the CEO and in close collaboration with the Director of Power Resources, the Director of Energy Programs and the Director of Customer Care. The ideal candidate will have at least five - seven years of directly related experience. More information is available below and at www.peninsulacleanenergy.com . About Peninsula Clean Energy Peninsula Clean Energy (PCE) is the community choice energy program (known as a "CCA") for San Mateo County. PCE's customer base includes almost 300,000 accounts, serving a population of 765,000, with a total electrical load of almost 4 million megawatt-hours. PCE is the fifth operating CCE in California and launched in October 2016. PCE is the electricity provider for all electricity accounts in the 20 communities in San Mateo County (Atherton, Belmont, Brisbane, Burlingame, Colma, Daly City, East Palo Alto, Foster City, Half Moon Bay, Hillsborough, Menlo Park, Millbrae, Pacifica, Portola Valley, Redwood City, San Bruno, San Carlos, San Mateo, South San Francisco, and Woodside) as well as the unincorporated county. The city councils of each city were unanimous in their support for joining PCE. Examples Of Duties PCE has a goal to meet 100% of our customer's load with renewable energy by 2025. PCE expects implementation of DERs to play a significant role in meeting this goal. The Manager of DER Strategy will create a distributed generation strategy and launch procurement efforts to develop opportunities to employ DERs in San Mateo County. The Manager of DER Strategy will work closely with key internal and external stakeholders (including developers, technology providers, site hosts, regulators, and board members), coordinate local community-based renewable/GHG-free energy projects, and participate in Board of Directors meetings as well as community events. The Manager of DER Strategy is responsible for developing and maintaining relationships with these key stakeholder groups, and for communicating PCE's central messages consistently. The salary for this position is commensurate with experience. Peninsula Clean Energy also offers competitive benefits. Qualifications Experience/Education Education and experience equivalent to a Bachelor's degree in business, economics, engineering, environmental planning or a related field and a minimum of five to seven years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities described above including working at a project developer, on DER programs in the utility industry, and/or with a CCA program. Master's degree in business administration is desirable. Experience and Knowledge: Direct experience designing and developing DER installations including evaluating site locations, estimating system output, analyzing costs and benefits, and familiarity with interconnection policies and procedures, and DER system design. Deeply familiar with the DER landscape including DER technologies, contracting structures, local, state, and federal policy, funding sources and opportunities, and best practices for procurement design and implementation. Existing relationships with a significant number of DER stakeholders, developers and decision makers. A successful history developing new business, including identifying opportunities, building partnerships, developing proposals, and executing projects to completion with well-thought-out scopes of work and budgets. Knowledge of power purchase agreement structures, general terms and conditions and excellent negotiation skills. Experience writing or responding to Requests for Proposal (RFPs) and other procurement processes for renewable energy projects. Experience building financial models to evaluate and analyze the costs and benefits of different renewable energy structures, including PPAs, leases, and ownership models. Familiarity with energy efficiency, demand response, energy storage, microgrids, and distributed generation; willingness to work with subject matter experts. Understanding of regulatory requirements and opportunities including the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC), California Energy Commission (CEC), the California Independent System Operator (CAISO), the Department of Energy (DOE), as well as others. Ability to: Produce exceptional written products with strong logistical and quantitative analysis. Deliver excellent public speaking across diverse audiences. Exercise sound judgment, creative problem solving, effective dispute resolution, and commercial awareness. Manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and quickly adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced dynamic environment. Take responsibility and work independently, as well as coordinate team efforts. Be thorough and detail-oriented; demonstrate patience, tact, and courtesy. Work as needed to attend evening and weekend meetings and presentations. Travel throughout the region to attend meetings and functions. Establish and maintain effective, professional working relationships with customers, commercial partners, PCE staff team, Citizens Advisory Committee, and Board of Directors. Work with intermediate and advance MS Office functions, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint. Work with tools including Gantt charts and project management tools, CRMs and other advanced project tools. Be part of a team of committed people. Supervisory Responsibilities No direct supervisory role anticipated at this time, but this could change as PCE grows over time. Application/Examination Submit applications to: hr@peninsulacleanenergy.com with a subject line: "Manager DER Strategy: Your Name" The application must include: Cover Letter Resume Responses to the four Supplemental Questions listed below Supplemental Questions Please describe how your education and experience have prepared you for this position, and how the position fits into your career goals and aspirations. Specifically, describe your experience and / or knowledge of procuring or developing distributed generation projects. Describe how you would evaluate the viability and value of a proposed DER project. Please describe your experience in developing feed-in tariffs, solar programs, and/or other innovative wholesale or retail-based energy programs. In this position, you will be part of a small, but growing, team of professionals. Describe your experience working as part of a team and indicate how you add value to the team. If you have managed or supervised employees, please describe that experience as well.
County of San Mateo, CA
Redwood City, CA, United States
Description San Mateo Medical Center is seeking qualified andexperienced Ambulatory Care Nurses for its outpatient clinics. Under direction, Ambulatory Care Nurses perform professional nursing duties for outpatient clinic patients; treat and educate patients, their families and the public about various medical conditions; record medical histories and symptoms; perform diagnostic tests and analyze results; operate medical machinery; administer treatment and medications; assist with patient follow-up and rehabilitation; and perform other duties as assigned and required by the assigned clinical setting. This journey level Nurse is fully competent to independently perform a full range of professional nursing duties and procedures that require the exercise of a high degree of clinical judgment. Incumbents also provide lead direction to other nursing and paraprofessional personnel. In addition, Ambulatory Care Nurses assigned to community clinics provide preventive care and treat patients with a variety of illnesses and injuries. The ideal candidate is a licensed Registered Nurse with at least one year of health care work experience preferred, ideally as a Registered Nurse (RN); is skilled in case management and triage assessment; knowledgeable in care coordination; experienced in medication reconciliation; has worked with the underserved population and on interdisciplinary teams. Bilingual in Spanish and English is preferred .The ideal candidate is also a critical thinker,fast learner and thrives in a dynamic environment. Computer literacy, prior experience withelectronic medical records (E-Clinical Works preferred) andregistries strongly preferred, as well as flexibility to work nights and weekends. About San Mateo Medical Center San Mateo Medical Center is part of the County of San Mateo Health System and is located in San Mateo County, California, just south of San Francisco. We have clinics located around the County where we currently have full- and part-time opportunities to be part of a care team providing continuity care. Our clinics are located in San Mateo (Edison Clinic, Innovative Care Clinic, Medical Specialty Clinic, OB/GYN Clinic, and Surgical Specialty Clinic), Redwood City (Fair Oaks Health Center and Sequoia Teen Wellness Center), Daly City (Daly City Health Center and Daly City Youth Health Center), South San Francisco (South San Francisco Health Center), and Half Moon Bay (Coastside Clinic). For more information regarding our clinics and services provided at each location, click here . We anticipate using the list created from this recruitment to fill current and future extra help, limited term, unclassified, and regular classified vacancies.These positions may be assigned to any of our locations throughout the County. Extra-help assignments are at-will and the employee is paid on an hourly basis. Some extra help positions are eligible for benefits under the Affordable Care Act. Extra-help workers are not guaranteed permanent status at the end of the extra-help assignment. Term or limited term positions are at-will positions. Limited Term Employees are assigned to assignments not to exceed three years. They receive medical and dental benefits, similar to regular employees, and a defined contribution retirement plan. The eligible list generated from this recruitment may be used to fill future extra-help, term, unclassified, and regular classified vacancies. Unclassified positions are at-willand render services on a temporary basis for a specified project.Benefits are equal to classified employees in the same job classification, but are not covered by Civil Service Rules. However, the eligible listgenerated from this recruitment may be used to fill future extra-help, term, unclassified,and regular classifiedvacancies. Salary $54.98 - $64.98 Hourly $4,398.40 - $5,198.40 Biweekly $9,529.87 - $11,263.20 Monthly Examples Of Duties Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Complete patient assessments and triage, record patient histories, symptoms and observations. Establish and implement nursing care plans for each patient through assessment, development, activation and evaluation. Participate in patient case conferences and rounds. Organize, assign and supervise duties and responsibilities of other staff members as a team leader; orient and teach new staff members of the nursing team and students. Perform nursing care following prescribed rules, policies, protocol and procedures. Identify problems, assist in data gathering, propose solutions and participate in evaluation of quality assurance issues. Care coordination of patient centered care based on evidenced based guidelines (Patient Centered Medical Home); coordinate based on patients' health care needs and treatment recommendations to establish and maintain a plan of care, jointly created and managed by patients, family, and care team. Participate in educational programs to maintain level of expertise. Participate in non-clinical assignments, which may include maintaining records, preparing reports and/or serving on special committees. Maintain records and prepare reports. Operate a variety of medical machinery and equipment. Administer treatment and medications. Maintain knowledge of outpatient resources. Develop discharge plans for patients. Perform related duties as assigned and as required by assigned work setting, as described below. Provide preventive care and/or treatment to patients in a community or specialty clinic with a variety of conditions, illnesses and/or injuries. Check vital signs, give injections, provide wound care and perform catheterization and Point of Care Testing. Ensure patients preference, goals, and experiences are communicated to primary care provider, and working with various specialty disciplines as needed. Prepare educational materials, facilitate transitions, connect with community, and align resources with population needs. Run immunization clinics, blood drives, and public seminars, as required. Manage, monitor and adjust doses based on protocols and physician instructions. Perform phlebotomy. Perform related duties as assigned. Qualifications Knowledge of: Nurse Practice Act. Current nursing and related medical theory and skills necessary to administer nursing care within assigned clinical setting. Safety and infection control practices. Clinical systems, supplies and equipment. Skill/Ability to: Nurse Practice Act. Perform nursing procedures required for assigned clinical setting. Comply with clinical procedures and policies. Maintain professional nurse-patient relationships. Communicate with and educate patients, families, and the public who come from a diverse background. Work harmoniously with other personnel. Follow safety practices. Assist in the instruction of other nursing and paraprofessional personnel. Bend, kneel and squat as needed. Occasionally use upper extremities to exert force to push and pull patients/objects weighing up to 50 pounds or more. Work in a busy environment. Licensure/Certification: Possession of a California license as a Registered Nurse or equivalent and a valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. Some positions may require possession of an Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and/or Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification. Application/Examination Anyone may apply. A supplemental application form must be submitted in addition to our regular employment application form . The examination will consist ofa scored evaluation of relevant training and experience (weight: 100%) based solely on the responses to the supplemental questions. All applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. This is a continuous recruitment which may close at any time. The final filing date will be posted five days in advance on this job announcement. IMPORTANT : Applications for this position will only be accepted online. If you are currently on the County's website, you may click the 'Apply Online' button above or below. If you are not on the County's website, please go to http://jobs.smcgov.org/ to apply. Online applications must be received by the Human Resources Department before midnight on the final filing date. Apply immediately. This recruitment is open on a continuous basis and selections may be made at any time within the process. Final Filing Date : Open until filled San Mateo County is an Equal Opportunity Employer Analyst:Carolyn Burns (060617) (Ambulatory Care Nurse- F014)
Jan 07, 2019
Full Time
Description San Mateo Medical Center is seeking qualified andexperienced Ambulatory Care Nurses for its outpatient clinics. Under direction, Ambulatory Care Nurses perform professional nursing duties for outpatient clinic patients; treat and educate patients, their families and the public about various medical conditions; record medical histories and symptoms; perform diagnostic tests and analyze results; operate medical machinery; administer treatment and medications; assist with patient follow-up and rehabilitation; and perform other duties as assigned and required by the assigned clinical setting. This journey level Nurse is fully competent to independently perform a full range of professional nursing duties and procedures that require the exercise of a high degree of clinical judgment. Incumbents also provide lead direction to other nursing and paraprofessional personnel. In addition, Ambulatory Care Nurses assigned to community clinics provide preventive care and treat patients with a variety of illnesses and injuries. The ideal candidate is a licensed Registered Nurse with at least one year of health care work experience preferred, ideally as a Registered Nurse (RN); is skilled in case management and triage assessment; knowledgeable in care coordination; experienced in medication reconciliation; has worked with the underserved population and on interdisciplinary teams. Bilingual in Spanish and English is preferred .The ideal candidate is also a critical thinker,fast learner and thrives in a dynamic environment. Computer literacy, prior experience withelectronic medical records (E-Clinical Works preferred) andregistries strongly preferred, as well as flexibility to work nights and weekends. About San Mateo Medical Center San Mateo Medical Center is part of the County of San Mateo Health System and is located in San Mateo County, California, just south of San Francisco. We have clinics located around the County where we currently have full- and part-time opportunities to be part of a care team providing continuity care. Our clinics are located in San Mateo (Edison Clinic, Innovative Care Clinic, Medical Specialty Clinic, OB/GYN Clinic, and Surgical Specialty Clinic), Redwood City (Fair Oaks Health Center and Sequoia Teen Wellness Center), Daly City (Daly City Health Center and Daly City Youth Health Center), South San Francisco (South San Francisco Health Center), and Half Moon Bay (Coastside Clinic). For more information regarding our clinics and services provided at each location, click here . We anticipate using the list created from this recruitment to fill current and future extra help, limited term, unclassified, and regular classified vacancies.These positions may be assigned to any of our locations throughout the County. Extra-help assignments are at-will and the employee is paid on an hourly basis. Some extra help positions are eligible for benefits under the Affordable Care Act. Extra-help workers are not guaranteed permanent status at the end of the extra-help assignment. Term or limited term positions are at-will positions. Limited Term Employees are assigned to assignments not to exceed three years. They receive medical and dental benefits, similar to regular employees, and a defined contribution retirement plan. The eligible list generated from this recruitment may be used to fill future extra-help, term, unclassified, and regular classified vacancies. Unclassified positions are at-willand render services on a temporary basis for a specified project.Benefits are equal to classified employees in the same job classification, but are not covered by Civil Service Rules. However, the eligible listgenerated from this recruitment may be used to fill future extra-help, term, unclassified,and regular classifiedvacancies. Salary $54.98 - $64.98 Hourly $4,398.40 - $5,198.40 Biweekly $9,529.87 - $11,263.20 Monthly Examples Of Duties Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Complete patient assessments and triage, record patient histories, symptoms and observations. Establish and implement nursing care plans for each patient through assessment, development, activation and evaluation. Participate in patient case conferences and rounds. Organize, assign and supervise duties and responsibilities of other staff members as a team leader; orient and teach new staff members of the nursing team and students. Perform nursing care following prescribed rules, policies, protocol and procedures. Identify problems, assist in data gathering, propose solutions and participate in evaluation of quality assurance issues. Care coordination of patient centered care based on evidenced based guidelines (Patient Centered Medical Home); coordinate based on patients' health care needs and treatment recommendations to establish and maintain a plan of care, jointly created and managed by patients, family, and care team. Participate in educational programs to maintain level of expertise. Participate in non-clinical assignments, which may include maintaining records, preparing reports and/or serving on special committees. Maintain records and prepare reports. Operate a variety of medical machinery and equipment. Administer treatment and medications. Maintain knowledge of outpatient resources. Develop discharge plans for patients. Perform related duties as assigned and as required by assigned work setting, as described below. Provide preventive care and/or treatment to patients in a community or specialty clinic with a variety of conditions, illnesses and/or injuries. Check vital signs, give injections, provide wound care and perform catheterization and Point of Care Testing. Ensure patients preference, goals, and experiences are communicated to primary care provider, and working with various specialty disciplines as needed. Prepare educational materials, facilitate transitions, connect with community, and align resources with population needs. Run immunization clinics, blood drives, and public seminars, as required. Manage, monitor and adjust doses based on protocols and physician instructions. Perform phlebotomy. Perform related duties as assigned. Qualifications Knowledge of: Nurse Practice Act. Current nursing and related medical theory and skills necessary to administer nursing care within assigned clinical setting. Safety and infection control practices. Clinical systems, supplies and equipment. Skill/Ability to: Nurse Practice Act. Perform nursing procedures required for assigned clinical setting. Comply with clinical procedures and policies. Maintain professional nurse-patient relationships. Communicate with and educate patients, families, and the public who come from a diverse background. Work harmoniously with other personnel. Follow safety practices. Assist in the instruction of other nursing and paraprofessional personnel. Bend, kneel and squat as needed. Occasionally use upper extremities to exert force to push and pull patients/objects weighing up to 50 pounds or more. Work in a busy environment. Licensure/Certification: Possession of a California license as a Registered Nurse or equivalent and a valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. Some positions may require possession of an Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and/or Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification. Application/Examination Anyone may apply. A supplemental application form must be submitted in addition to our regular employment application form . The examination will consist ofa scored evaluation of relevant training and experience (weight: 100%) based solely on the responses to the supplemental questions. All applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. This is a continuous recruitment which may close at any time. The final filing date will be posted five days in advance on this job announcement. IMPORTANT : Applications for this position will only be accepted online. If you are currently on the County's website, you may click the 'Apply Online' button above or below. If you are not on the County's website, please go to http://jobs.smcgov.org/ to apply. Online applications must be received by the Human Resources Department before midnight on the final filing date. Apply immediately. This recruitment is open on a continuous basis and selections may be made at any time within the process. Final Filing Date : Open until filled San Mateo County is an Equal Opportunity Employer Analyst:Carolyn Burns (060617) (Ambulatory Care Nurse- F014)
County of San Mateo, CA
Redwood City, CA, United States
Description NOTE: This recruitment schedule was amended on January 14, 2019 to extend the closing date. Final Closing Date will be January 28, 2019. Please see the updated tentative recruitment schedule below. The County of San Mateo's Code Compliance Unit in the Department of Planning and Buildingis seekinga transformative leader with experience in relationship building, mentorship, and succession planning. As a role model, the Senior Code Compliance Officer will encourage staff to excel and be proud of the unit's accomplishments. He or she will assist in the effort to support the unincorporated areas of San Mateo County using a customer-focused educational approach with sensitivity and compassion. Currently, onefull time permanent position is available. The County of San Mateo The County of San Mateo is located on a scenic peninsula between San Francisco and the Silicon Valley, offering a wide range of recreational pursuits, economic opportunities and numerous attractions. The 700,000 residents of the County enjoy a diverse, multi-cultural citizenry, cosmopolitan ambiance, temperate climate, clean air, rural open space, and a geographical location in the heart of the San Francisco peninsula. The Code Compliance Unit The Code Compliance Unit is well regarded for its efforts to maintain and improve the quality of life in the North Fair Oaks Neighborhood of unincorporated Redwood City. In recent years, staff is proud of instituting several significant changes to expand and improve services offered, including the installation of cameras to help eliminate dumping, the adoption of strong remedies for illegal dumping and a tenant relocation program where landlords can be mandated to pay for relocation when tenants are displaced due to code violations.Additionally, the well-rounded diverse cohesive team is responsible for handlingcomplaints ranging from planning, building and land use codes. The types of complaints received, include, but are not limited to,unpermittedconstruction, unsafe living conditions, hoarding, and illegal dumping. Opportunities and Challenges The new Senior Code Compliance Officer will have the unique opportunity to address many challenges including: Developing leadership practices that support staff in development, recommend improvements to policies and procedures and receive the support needed to carry out and be positively engaged in their work on behalf of the people of North Fair Oaks. Continuing to deepen the organization's effectiveness by improving civic awareness and participation thru education and community outreach. Continuing to promote the role of the people that live, work and play in North Fair Oaks. Working in a highly visible and collaborative role in partnership with the County Manager's office, the Board of Supervisors, Planning, Building, Fire, Environmental Health, and the Sheriff's Office, and others as needed. Partner with other community leaders, other public agencies, residents and county departments in the planning and problem-solving related to the needs expressed by the residents of North Fair Oaks. Report to the Code Compliance Manager and provide vision, team leadership, relationship building and mentorship to a staff of two or more. Create and implement community events, including a neighborhood cleanup project. As a role model, the Senior Code Compliance Officer will encourage staff to excel and be proud of the section's accomplishments. He or she will assist in the effort to support the unincorporated areas of San Mateo County using a customer-focused educational approach with sensitivity and compassion. Currently, one full time permanent position is available. This position will serve and lead the compliance efforts in the North Fair Oaks Community. North Fair Oaks is a vibrant, diverse community in the unincorporated area of San Mateo County. The Code Compliance Division works cooperatively with The County's Office of Community Affairs to partner with residents, businesses and community members to enhance the quality of life for those who live and work in the community. The Senior Code Compliance Officer assigned to this area will be vital to the program's success, and may be required to work night and weekend shifts. The Ideal Candidate for the Senior Code Compliance Officer will be: A dynamic leader who can establish effective partnerships with the multi-cultural community, contractors, consumers and staff and who is open to continuing to develop his/her leadership practice. Astute in resolving controversial issues in a participatory and inclusive manner A strategic change agent. An excellent problem solver who takes a servant leader approach to supporting each level of the organization. An approachable and politically astute supervisor that fosters trust, loyalty, respect ad partnership. Charged with creating a high-functioning, collaborative, customer-focused team. A trustworthy, fair, and approachable leader who provides clear direction and support to staff and customers with a "can do" attitude. Experienced with, and the skill and ability to use theAccelaLand Management system. An organized, innovative communicator and problem solver possessing the excellent oral and written skills necessary to make excellent and effective presentations. Proficient in Spanish (This language skill is highly desirable, but is not required for this position). Qualifications Education and Experience: Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to qualify is two years of experience in a position involving policy or procedural compliance in a public service atmosphere. Knowledge of: Supervisory principles and practices; local and state laws, ordinances and codes regulating building construction, zoning, health and fire safety; safety and fire prevention methods; research and statistical methods and sources of data; mathematical principles, tools and practices; techniques, symbols, and language used in planning, drafting, and mapping. Skill/Ability to: Mentor and develop a high functioning team, organize and facilitate public meetings; develop and implement a wide range of technical and administrative policies, practices and procedures; conduct research including gathering, interpreting and presenting data; reach conclusions, develop defensible recommendations and formulate feasible policy and procedures; supervise staff effectively; interpret and appropriately apply laws, codes and regulations; negotiate and obtain agreements; work independently and as a member of a professional and technical team; coordinate an enforcement program or public service function; recognize the key importance of customers and their unique situations in problem resolution and information giving situations; work cooperatively and effectively with the public and co-workers; produce comprehensive, clear and concise reports, memos, letters and staff reports which are accurately researched, focused on essential information, reflect an appropriate level of analysis, and demonstrate objectivity; explain policy and procedures to the public and staff; type and perform general data entry functions. Application/Examination Anyone may apply. CurrentCounty of San MateoandCounty of San MateoSuperior Court of Californiaemployees with at least six months (1040 hours) of continuous service in a classified regular, probationary, SEIU or AFSCME represented extra-help/term position prior to the final filing date will receive five points added to their final passing score on this examination. A supplemental application form must be submitted in addition to our regular employment application form .The examination process will consist of an application screening based on the candidates' application and responses to the supplemental questions.Candidates who pass the application screening (weight: pass/fail) will be invited to a panel interview(weight: 100%). Depending on the number of applicants, an application appraisal of education and experience may be used in place of other examinations or further evaluation of work experience may be conducted to group applicants by level of qualification . All applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. All examinations will be given in San Mateo County, California and applicants must participate at their own expense. ~ TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE ~ Final Filing Date: January 28, 2019 by 11:59 pm Screening: Week of January 28, 2019 Panel Interviews: February 13, 2019 IMPORTANT: Applications for this position will only be accepted online. If you are currently on the County's website, you may click the " Apply Online" button above or below. If you are not on the County's website, please go to https://jobs.smcgov.org/ to apply. At the County of San Mateo, we take pride in the way our employees bring together their diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to serve our community's needs. The Countyis an Equal Opportunity Employer. Analyst: Lucy Fung (12202018) (Senior Code Compliance Officer - ExemptR006)
Jan 07, 2019
Full Time
Description NOTE: This recruitment schedule was amended on January 14, 2019 to extend the closing date. Final Closing Date will be January 28, 2019. Please see the updated tentative recruitment schedule below. The County of San Mateo's Code Compliance Unit in the Department of Planning and Buildingis seekinga transformative leader with experience in relationship building, mentorship, and succession planning. As a role model, the Senior Code Compliance Officer will encourage staff to excel and be proud of the unit's accomplishments. He or she will assist in the effort to support the unincorporated areas of San Mateo County using a customer-focused educational approach with sensitivity and compassion. Currently, onefull time permanent position is available. The County of San Mateo The County of San Mateo is located on a scenic peninsula between San Francisco and the Silicon Valley, offering a wide range of recreational pursuits, economic opportunities and numerous attractions. The 700,000 residents of the County enjoy a diverse, multi-cultural citizenry, cosmopolitan ambiance, temperate climate, clean air, rural open space, and a geographical location in the heart of the San Francisco peninsula. The Code Compliance Unit The Code Compliance Unit is well regarded for its efforts to maintain and improve the quality of life in the North Fair Oaks Neighborhood of unincorporated Redwood City. In recent years, staff is proud of instituting several significant changes to expand and improve services offered, including the installation of cameras to help eliminate dumping, the adoption of strong remedies for illegal dumping and a tenant relocation program where landlords can be mandated to pay for relocation when tenants are displaced due to code violations.Additionally, the well-rounded diverse cohesive team is responsible for handlingcomplaints ranging from planning, building and land use codes. The types of complaints received, include, but are not limited to,unpermittedconstruction, unsafe living conditions, hoarding, and illegal dumping. Opportunities and Challenges The new Senior Code Compliance Officer will have the unique opportunity to address many challenges including: Developing leadership practices that support staff in development, recommend improvements to policies and procedures and receive the support needed to carry out and be positively engaged in their work on behalf of the people of North Fair Oaks. Continuing to deepen the organization's effectiveness by improving civic awareness and participation thru education and community outreach. Continuing to promote the role of the people that live, work and play in North Fair Oaks. Working in a highly visible and collaborative role in partnership with the County Manager's office, the Board of Supervisors, Planning, Building, Fire, Environmental Health, and the Sheriff's Office, and others as needed. Partner with other community leaders, other public agencies, residents and county departments in the planning and problem-solving related to the needs expressed by the residents of North Fair Oaks. Report to the Code Compliance Manager and provide vision, team leadership, relationship building and mentorship to a staff of two or more. Create and implement community events, including a neighborhood cleanup project. As a role model, the Senior Code Compliance Officer will encourage staff to excel and be proud of the section's accomplishments. He or she will assist in the effort to support the unincorporated areas of San Mateo County using a customer-focused educational approach with sensitivity and compassion. Currently, one full time permanent position is available. This position will serve and lead the compliance efforts in the North Fair Oaks Community. North Fair Oaks is a vibrant, diverse community in the unincorporated area of San Mateo County. The Code Compliance Division works cooperatively with The County's Office of Community Affairs to partner with residents, businesses and community members to enhance the quality of life for those who live and work in the community. The Senior Code Compliance Officer assigned to this area will be vital to the program's success, and may be required to work night and weekend shifts. The Ideal Candidate for the Senior Code Compliance Officer will be: A dynamic leader who can establish effective partnerships with the multi-cultural community, contractors, consumers and staff and who is open to continuing to develop his/her leadership practice. Astute in resolving controversial issues in a participatory and inclusive manner A strategic change agent. An excellent problem solver who takes a servant leader approach to supporting each level of the organization. An approachable and politically astute supervisor that fosters trust, loyalty, respect ad partnership. Charged with creating a high-functioning, collaborative, customer-focused team. A trustworthy, fair, and approachable leader who provides clear direction and support to staff and customers with a "can do" attitude. Experienced with, and the skill and ability to use theAccelaLand Management system. An organized, innovative communicator and problem solver possessing the excellent oral and written skills necessary to make excellent and effective presentations. Proficient in Spanish (This language skill is highly desirable, but is not required for this position). Qualifications Education and Experience: Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to qualify is two years of experience in a position involving policy or procedural compliance in a public service atmosphere. Knowledge of: Supervisory principles and practices; local and state laws, ordinances and codes regulating building construction, zoning, health and fire safety; safety and fire prevention methods; research and statistical methods and sources of data; mathematical principles, tools and practices; techniques, symbols, and language used in planning, drafting, and mapping. Skill/Ability to: Mentor and develop a high functioning team, organize and facilitate public meetings; develop and implement a wide range of technical and administrative policies, practices and procedures; conduct research including gathering, interpreting and presenting data; reach conclusions, develop defensible recommendations and formulate feasible policy and procedures; supervise staff effectively; interpret and appropriately apply laws, codes and regulations; negotiate and obtain agreements; work independently and as a member of a professional and technical team; coordinate an enforcement program or public service function; recognize the key importance of customers and their unique situations in problem resolution and information giving situations; work cooperatively and effectively with the public and co-workers; produce comprehensive, clear and concise reports, memos, letters and staff reports which are accurately researched, focused on essential information, reflect an appropriate level of analysis, and demonstrate objectivity; explain policy and procedures to the public and staff; type and perform general data entry functions. Application/Examination Anyone may apply. CurrentCounty of San MateoandCounty of San MateoSuperior Court of Californiaemployees with at least six months (1040 hours) of continuous service in a classified regular, probationary, SEIU or AFSCME represented extra-help/term position prior to the final filing date will receive five points added to their final passing score on this examination. A supplemental application form must be submitted in addition to our regular employment application form .The examination process will consist of an application screening based on the candidates' application and responses to the supplemental questions.Candidates who pass the application screening (weight: pass/fail) will be invited to a panel interview(weight: 100%). Depending on the number of applicants, an application appraisal of education and experience may be used in place of other examinations or further evaluation of work experience may be conducted to group applicants by level of qualification . All applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. All examinations will be given in San Mateo County, California and applicants must participate at their own expense. ~ TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE ~ Final Filing Date: January 28, 2019 by 11:59 pm Screening: Week of January 28, 2019 Panel Interviews: February 13, 2019 IMPORTANT: Applications for this position will only be accepted online. If you are currently on the County's website, you may click the " Apply Online" button above or below. If you are not on the County's website, please go to https://jobs.smcgov.org/ to apply. At the County of San Mateo, we take pride in the way our employees bring together their diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to serve our community's needs. The Countyis an Equal Opportunity Employer. Analyst: Lucy Fung (12202018) (Senior Code Compliance Officer - ExemptR006)
County of San Mateo, CA
Redwood City, CA, United States
Description Journey level Stationary Engineer II are responsible for a wide variety of repair and maintenance work in the areas of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, refrigeration, emergency power systems, boiler equipment and piping repair, Building Automation systems,and miscellaneous equipment repair. In addition to the knowledge, skills and abilities required for this position, the ideal candidate will have: At least three years of journey level experience as a Stationary Engineer. Extensive knowledge and experience working with HVAC systems. The ability to troubleshoot, repair, and maintain a variety of equipment including air conditioning, electric motors, heating units, heat pumps, light commercial furnaces, burners, intake and exhaust fans, economizers and humidifiers is essential. Experience in energy management and computer controlled systems is highly desired. Typical duties include: operating, performing preventive maintenance on chillers, boilers, pumps, motors. Maintaining and repairing electrical, refrigeration, plumbing, heating, air conditioning and ventilating systems; maintaining and repairing boiler equipment; repairing and replacing pipes, fittings and other equipment used in plumbing and gas and steam systems; repairing portable and stationary machinery and appliances; working with emergency power systems; and using hand and power tools. The current vacancies arein the Facilities Maintenance and Operations Section of the Public Works Department. Locations include Redwood City Government Center, Youth Services Center, and the Maple Street Correctional Facility. NOTE: The eligible listgenerated from this recruitment may be used to fill future extra-help, term, unclassified,and regular classifiedvacancies. Qualifications License: Valid CA driver license or equivalent. Some positions may require the successful candidate to acquire certification in Freon recovery and Backflow Prevention Testerwithin six months of employment. Education and Experience: Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way of qualifying is journey level status as a stationary engineer and demonstrated proficiency in maintaining, installing and repairing electrical, HVAC, plumbing, refrigeration and power equipment in a large building, plant or vessel. Experience in energy management and computer controlled systems is highly desired. Knowledge of: Common safety practices in the workplace; heating and electrical equipment; principles and techniques used in stationary engineering; proper and safe use of basic hand tools; basic arithmetic for measuring, calibrating and estimating; steam and gas fired heating systems; refrigeration equipment; ventilating and air-conditioning equipment; electrical, plumbing and refrigeration systems; controls and control systems; freon recovery procedures and equipment; emergency power systems; and water treatment systems. Skill/Ability to: Follow safety practices; troubleshoot, repair, replace, regulate and control electrical, refrigeration, plumbing, heating, air conditioning and ventilating systems; determine and estimate materials required for a job and prepare requisitions; use hand and power tools; make metal parts and equipment; perform minor carpentry and painting tasks; follow oral and written instructions; communicate effectively and tactfully with customers and others; read and interpret plans; prepare and maintain accurate maintenance records; lift and carry materials, supplies and equipment; climb ladders; and crawl in tight spaces. Other Requirements: Must be willing to work evening, weekend and alternate shifts. Must successfully obtain and maintain a security clearance as a condition of employment. Application/Examination Continuous Recruitment: This is a continuous recruitment which may close at any time. The final filing date will be posted five days in advance on this job announcement. Apply immediately. This recruitment is open on a continuous basis and selections may be made at any time within the process. Open and Promotional. Anyone may apply. Current County of San Mateo employees with at least six months (1040 hours) of continuous service in a classified regular, probationary, SEIU or AFSCME represented extra-help/Term positions prior to the final filing date will receive five points added to their final passing score on this examination. Applications for this position will only be accepted online. If you are currently on the County's website, you may click the 'Apply Online' button above or below. If you are not on the County's website, please go to http://jobs.smcgov.org to apply. A supplemental application form must be submitted in addition to the standard County employment application form. A resume will not be accepted as a substitute for the required application materials. The examination process will consist of a written test (weight: pass/fail) and a performance test (weight: 100%).Applicants must pass thewritten testto be invited to the performance test. All examinations will be given in San Mateo County, California and applicants must participate at their own expense. ~ TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE ~ Final Filing Date: TBD Written Test: TBD Performance Exam (tentative): TBD At the County of San Mateo, we welcome and celebrate the diversity of our employees, and strive to create a workplace where they feel valued every day. County of San Mateo is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Analyst: Christina Chan(06182018) (Stationary Engineer II - T040)
Jan 07, 2019
Full Time
Description Journey level Stationary Engineer II are responsible for a wide variety of repair and maintenance work in the areas of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, refrigeration, emergency power systems, boiler equipment and piping repair, Building Automation systems,and miscellaneous equipment repair. In addition to the knowledge, skills and abilities required for this position, the ideal candidate will have: At least three years of journey level experience as a Stationary Engineer. Extensive knowledge and experience working with HVAC systems. The ability to troubleshoot, repair, and maintain a variety of equipment including air conditioning, electric motors, heating units, heat pumps, light commercial furnaces, burners, intake and exhaust fans, economizers and humidifiers is essential. Experience in energy management and computer controlled systems is highly desired. Typical duties include: operating, performing preventive maintenance on chillers, boilers, pumps, motors. Maintaining and repairing electrical, refrigeration, plumbing, heating, air conditioning and ventilating systems; maintaining and repairing boiler equipment; repairing and replacing pipes, fittings and other equipment used in plumbing and gas and steam systems; repairing portable and stationary machinery and appliances; working with emergency power systems; and using hand and power tools. The current vacancies arein the Facilities Maintenance and Operations Section of the Public Works Department. Locations include Redwood City Government Center, Youth Services Center, and the Maple Street Correctional Facility. NOTE: The eligible listgenerated from this recruitment may be used to fill future extra-help, term, unclassified,and regular classifiedvacancies. Qualifications License: Valid CA driver license or equivalent. Some positions may require the successful candidate to acquire certification in Freon recovery and Backflow Prevention Testerwithin six months of employment. Education and Experience: Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way of qualifying is journey level status as a stationary engineer and demonstrated proficiency in maintaining, installing and repairing electrical, HVAC, plumbing, refrigeration and power equipment in a large building, plant or vessel. Experience in energy management and computer controlled systems is highly desired. Knowledge of: Common safety practices in the workplace; heating and electrical equipment; principles and techniques used in stationary engineering; proper and safe use of basic hand tools; basic arithmetic for measuring, calibrating and estimating; steam and gas fired heating systems; refrigeration equipment; ventilating and air-conditioning equipment; electrical, plumbing and refrigeration systems; controls and control systems; freon recovery procedures and equipment; emergency power systems; and water treatment systems. Skill/Ability to: Follow safety practices; troubleshoot, repair, replace, regulate and control electrical, refrigeration, plumbing, heating, air conditioning and ventilating systems; determine and estimate materials required for a job and prepare requisitions; use hand and power tools; make metal parts and equipment; perform minor carpentry and painting tasks; follow oral and written instructions; communicate effectively and tactfully with customers and others; read and interpret plans; prepare and maintain accurate maintenance records; lift and carry materials, supplies and equipment; climb ladders; and crawl in tight spaces. Other Requirements: Must be willing to work evening, weekend and alternate shifts. Must successfully obtain and maintain a security clearance as a condition of employment. Application/Examination Continuous Recruitment: This is a continuous recruitment which may close at any time. The final filing date will be posted five days in advance on this job announcement. Apply immediately. This recruitment is open on a continuous basis and selections may be made at any time within the process. Open and Promotional. Anyone may apply. Current County of San Mateo employees with at least six months (1040 hours) of continuous service in a classified regular, probationary, SEIU or AFSCME represented extra-help/Term positions prior to the final filing date will receive five points added to their final passing score on this examination. Applications for this position will only be accepted online. If you are currently on the County's website, you may click the 'Apply Online' button above or below. If you are not on the County's website, please go to http://jobs.smcgov.org to apply. A supplemental application form must be submitted in addition to the standard County employment application form. A resume will not be accepted as a substitute for the required application materials. The examination process will consist of a written test (weight: pass/fail) and a performance test (weight: 100%).Applicants must pass thewritten testto be invited to the performance test. All examinations will be given in San Mateo County, California and applicants must participate at their own expense. ~ TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE ~ Final Filing Date: TBD Written Test: TBD Performance Exam (tentative): TBD At the County of San Mateo, we welcome and celebrate the diversity of our employees, and strive to create a workplace where they feel valued every day. County of San Mateo is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Analyst: Christina Chan(06182018) (Stationary Engineer II - T040)
County of San Mateo, CA
Redwood City, CA, United States
Description The Sheriff's Office, Officeof Emergency Services (OES)is seeking a forward thinking and strategic Emergency Services Manager tomanage the activities of the Sheriff's OES. The County of San MateoSheriff's Office has over800 sworn and civilian personnel who provide various law enforcement services to all cities within County of San Mateo, including contract police services for the Peninsula Corridor Joint Powers Board (CalTrain), the County of San MateoTransit District (SamTrans), the City of San Carlos, Millbrae, Half Moon Bay,County Service Area Threeand the towns of Woodside and Portola Valley. In addition, the Sheriff also provides investigative services to the San Francisco International Airport. The successful candidate will be tasked with planning, directing and evaluating the effectiveness a comprehensive County-wide emergency services management and related programs. While managing a staff of approximately eight professionals, the incumbent will work collaboratively with County Departments and 20municipalities in accordance with the Standardized Emergency Management System (SEMS). Duties include, but are not limited to, coordinating emergency planning, hazard mitigation and preparedness activities, coordinating mutual aid servicesand coordinating the Joint Powers Agreement (JPA). The ideal candidate will have: Knowledge of principles and practices associated with organizing, planning, managing, and supervising resources and personnel; An understanding of Federal, State, and local emergency services organizations, program, and objectives; An ability to collaborate, plan, and implement strategic emergency services plans for County of San Mateo and the region; Experience in effective public speaking for a variety of audiences; Excellent written communication skills with experience in proposal, report, and grant writing; A proven ability to work with a variety of emergency service disciplines including police services, fire services and emergency medical personnel; A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in emergency management or a related field. Examples Of Duties Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Plan, direct, monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of comprehensive County-wide emergency services and programs, including needs assessment, program design and regulatory enforcement. Direct, coordinate, and participate in the development and implementation of program goals, objectives, policies, procedures and priorities that balance both mandated services and community needs. Act as liaison between the senior level management, advisory boards and commissions, regulatory bodies and program staff to ensure that all appropriate policies and guidelines are followed, and that programs are funded with adequate resources to maintain mandated and expected levels of service. Maintain an effective working relationship with a variety of public and private organizations, including other County departments and agencies. Respond to emergency events as needed and coordinate Office of Emergency Services resources and personnel. Consult with other emergency services managers on relevant issues; develop alternative strategies for dealing with community needs and assist in the implementation of solutions as necessary. Conduct or participate in negotiating contracts with outside vendors, consultants or organizations; monitor and evaluate fiscal and legal liability of same. Act as advocate and spokesperson in the community in support of emergency preparedness and response programs and services; interpret, explain, and direct the coordination and importance of such programs within the community. Prepare, administer and monitor the program budget to ensure the accomplishment of program and service objectives within budget restrictions. Provide highly complex staff assistance to senior level management and related commissions and advisory boards on program issues. Prepare detailed written reports, policies, procedures and contracts. Select, supervise, train and evaluate managerial, professional, technical and clerical subordinates. Perform related duties as assigned. Qualifications Education and Experience: Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to qualify is: Three years of experience in a health, social or community services organization, including at least two years of significant responsibility for one or more of the following: program and budget development, funding, utilization, coordination of community resources or program evaluation. Knowledge of: Principles and practices of public administration, and program management, including planning, implementation and evaluation. Principles and methods of community and social services including current trends in education, research, training, treatment, intervention, rehabilitation, or related issues. Laws, codes and regulations governing social and community service programs, and knowledge of County, state and federal legislative developments applicable to contemporary program or service issues. Organizational and fiscal management within a multi-faceted, community-based program setting. Community resources and public/private services and funding sources. Skill/Ability to: Identify and analyze complex socioeconomic issues and problems. Plan, organize, and coordinate programs and services on a comprehensive, county-wide level to meet community needs. Integrate a variety of activities and services to achieve program goals, objectives, and priorities. Apply principles and techniques of community organization. Speak effectively to diverse audiences, including client, professional, civic and citizen groups. Maintain cooperative working relationships with other program managers and staff, other agencies and the community; enlist and mobilize community support for programs. Prepare complex and detailed written reports, program policies, procedures and contracts. Train staff and coordinate activities of contractors, volunteer groups and staff. Other Requirements : Pass a detailed background investigation conducted by the Sheriff's Office prior to appointment. Application/Examination Departmental Promotional Only. Only current County of San Mateo employees in theSheriff's Officewith at least six months (1040 hours) of continuous service in a classified regular, probationary, SEIU or AFSCME represented extra-help/term position prior to the final filing date may apply. The examination process will consist of an application screening (weight: pass/fail) based on the candidates' application and responses to the supplemental questions. Candidates who pass the application screening will be invited to a panel interview (weight: 100%). Depending on the number of applicants, an application appraisal of education and experience may be used in place of other examinations, or further evaluation of work experience may be conducted to group applicants by level of qualification. All applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. All examinations will be given in County of San Mateo, California, and applicants must participate at their own expense. IMPORTANT: Applications for this position will only be accepted online. If you are currently on the County's website, you may click the " Apply Online " button above or below. If you are not on the County's website, please go to https://jobs.smcgov.org to apply. TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE Final Filing Date: January 22, 2019 Application Screening:Week of January 28, 2019 Panel Interviews: February 13 and/or February 14, 2019 At the County of San Mateo, we welcome and celebrate the diversity of our employees, and strive to create a workplace where they feel valued every day. County of San Mateo is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Analyst:Mandy Singh(01092019) (Program Services Manager II- D088)
Jan 09, 2019
Full Time
Description The Sheriff's Office, Officeof Emergency Services (OES)is seeking a forward thinking and strategic Emergency Services Manager tomanage the activities of the Sheriff's OES. The County of San MateoSheriff's Office has over800 sworn and civilian personnel who provide various law enforcement services to all cities within County of San Mateo, including contract police services for the Peninsula Corridor Joint Powers Board (CalTrain), the County of San MateoTransit District (SamTrans), the City of San Carlos, Millbrae, Half Moon Bay,County Service Area Threeand the towns of Woodside and Portola Valley. In addition, the Sheriff also provides investigative services to the San Francisco International Airport. The successful candidate will be tasked with planning, directing and evaluating the effectiveness a comprehensive County-wide emergency services management and related programs. While managing a staff of approximately eight professionals, the incumbent will work collaboratively with County Departments and 20municipalities in accordance with the Standardized Emergency Management System (SEMS). Duties include, but are not limited to, coordinating emergency planning, hazard mitigation and preparedness activities, coordinating mutual aid servicesand coordinating the Joint Powers Agreement (JPA). The ideal candidate will have: Knowledge of principles and practices associated with organizing, planning, managing, and supervising resources and personnel; An understanding of Federal, State, and local emergency services organizations, program, and objectives; An ability to collaborate, plan, and implement strategic emergency services plans for County of San Mateo and the region; Experience in effective public speaking for a variety of audiences; Excellent written communication skills with experience in proposal, report, and grant writing; A proven ability to work with a variety of emergency service disciplines including police services, fire services and emergency medical personnel; A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in emergency management or a related field. Examples Of Duties Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Plan, direct, monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of comprehensive County-wide emergency services and programs, including needs assessment, program design and regulatory enforcement. Direct, coordinate, and participate in the development and implementation of program goals, objectives, policies, procedures and priorities that balance both mandated services and community needs. Act as liaison between the senior level management, advisory boards and commissions, regulatory bodies and program staff to ensure that all appropriate policies and guidelines are followed, and that programs are funded with adequate resources to maintain mandated and expected levels of service. Maintain an effective working relationship with a variety of public and private organizations, including other County departments and agencies. Respond to emergency events as needed and coordinate Office of Emergency Services resources and personnel. Consult with other emergency services managers on relevant issues; develop alternative strategies for dealing with community needs and assist in the implementation of solutions as necessary. Conduct or participate in negotiating contracts with outside vendors, consultants or organizations; monitor and evaluate fiscal and legal liability of same. Act as advocate and spokesperson in the community in support of emergency preparedness and response programs and services; interpret, explain, and direct the coordination and importance of such programs within the community. Prepare, administer and monitor the program budget to ensure the accomplishment of program and service objectives within budget restrictions. Provide highly complex staff assistance to senior level management and related commissions and advisory boards on program issues. Prepare detailed written reports, policies, procedures and contracts. Select, supervise, train and evaluate managerial, professional, technical and clerical subordinates. Perform related duties as assigned. Qualifications Education and Experience: Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to qualify is: Three years of experience in a health, social or community services organization, including at least two years of significant responsibility for one or more of the following: program and budget development, funding, utilization, coordination of community resources or program evaluation. Knowledge of: Principles and practices of public administration, and program management, including planning, implementation and evaluation. Principles and methods of community and social services including current trends in education, research, training, treatment, intervention, rehabilitation, or related issues. Laws, codes and regulations governing social and community service programs, and knowledge of County, state and federal legislative developments applicable to contemporary program or service issues. Organizational and fiscal management within a multi-faceted, community-based program setting. Community resources and public/private services and funding sources. Skill/Ability to: Identify and analyze complex socioeconomic issues and problems. Plan, organize, and coordinate programs and services on a comprehensive, county-wide level to meet community needs. Integrate a variety of activities and services to achieve program goals, objectives, and priorities. Apply principles and techniques of community organization. Speak effectively to diverse audiences, including client, professional, civic and citizen groups. Maintain cooperative working relationships with other program managers and staff, other agencies and the community; enlist and mobilize community support for programs. Prepare complex and detailed written reports, program policies, procedures and contracts. Train staff and coordinate activities of contractors, volunteer groups and staff. Other Requirements : Pass a detailed background investigation conducted by the Sheriff's Office prior to appointment. Application/Examination Departmental Promotional Only. Only current County of San Mateo employees in theSheriff's Officewith at least six months (1040 hours) of continuous service in a classified regular, probationary, SEIU or AFSCME represented extra-help/term position prior to the final filing date may apply. The examination process will consist of an application screening (weight: pass/fail) based on the candidates' application and responses to the supplemental questions. Candidates who pass the application screening will be invited to a panel interview (weight: 100%). Depending on the number of applicants, an application appraisal of education and experience may be used in place of other examinations, or further evaluation of work experience may be conducted to group applicants by level of qualification. All applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. All examinations will be given in County of San Mateo, California, and applicants must participate at their own expense. IMPORTANT: Applications for this position will only be accepted online. If you are currently on the County's website, you may click the " Apply Online " button above or below. If you are not on the County's website, please go to https://jobs.smcgov.org to apply. TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE Final Filing Date: January 22, 2019 Application Screening:Week of January 28, 2019 Panel Interviews: February 13 and/or February 14, 2019 At the County of San Mateo, we welcome and celebrate the diversity of our employees, and strive to create a workplace where they feel valued every day. County of San Mateo is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Analyst:Mandy Singh(01092019) (Program Services Manager II- D088)
County of San Mateo, CA
Redwood City, CA, United States
Description NOTE: This recruitment schedule was amended onJanuary 17, 2019to extend the closing date. Final Closing Date will be January 24, 2019. Are you ready toenhance your career in IT with a purpose? If so, the County of San Mateo's Department of Public Works(DPW) has an exciting opportunity for you to bring your technical skills, willingness to learn, and eagerness to help others! We are seeking a multi-disciplined, technically, and analytically strong Senior Information Technology Analyst (Sr ITA) to be one of the leads of our Business Systems & Support (BSS) team. As one of the leads of the Business Systems & Support (BSS) team, the incumbent will have the opportunitytoworkwithusers and BSS team to provide new and innovative ideas to meet the information technology needs of DPW. The role will require building strong working relationships and providing excellent customer service with all levels ofwithin the County, including executives, management and line staff in order to coordinate the efforts of department resources. Additionally, this position is a multi-faceted role that provides complex technical analytical support to department information systems in the following general areas: application support, database/reporting, infrastructure/server/network support, anddesktop support. The Sr ITA may serve as project lead on system installation and/or software application support projects; and/or oversees the work of Information Technology Analysts and/or Technicians in a lead capacity. Join Our Team! The Department of Public Works is unique by being one of the few departments in the County of San Mateo to have its own internal IT unit.BSS is a small group of dedicated IT staff who are responsible for a wide-range of roles in Information Technology: from managing core IT functions to providing GIS support to handling access control. Working in BSS, staff have the opportunity to learn and work with many different aspects of technology including: desktop support, enterprise application support, design/ implement/ maintain server and network infrastructure, creating GIS maps and spatial applications, internet/ intranet web design and support, databases, and even some programming opportunities.We are a team that values teamwork, positivity, customer service, and collaboration! The ideal candidate will demonstrate the following characteristics and experience: Have at leastfouryears of experience successfully performing technical and analytical duties to support automated system operations and relatedsoftwareapplications. A multi-role analyst who has the ability to be very technical and be a long range, strategic thinker. Strong experience in supporting Enterprise level applications. Experience with IT project planning and management. Knowledge ofITILService Management and IT best practices andperformancemeasures. Strong knowledge of normalized databases; SQL queries and statements. Knowledge of server virtualization concepts and implementation. Knowledge of Active Directory, Group Policy, and user permissions. Knowledge of network concepts in a production/enterprise level; Wi-Fi technologies in a production/enterprise environment. Have thorough knowledge of computer software and hardware and a variety of internet applications, networks and operating systems. Have great troubleshooting skills, attention to detail, and have the ability and interest to quickly master new technologies and computer applications. Be a problem solver with strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills to effectively communicate with diverse groups. Occasional on-call duties may be required. Examples of Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Enterprise Applications Support major Department applications such as Cost Accounting and Asset Management. Database Support Department databases in the following database systems: SQL Server, Oracle, MySQL,and MS Access. Web technologies Manage and oversee public facing Internet and internal Intranet site using Drupal and SharePoint. Desktop Support Provide desktop support to department employees. Assist in troubleshoot printer issues. Reporting Aid in creating/modifying reports using the following programs: Crystal Reports, Microsoft BI, and SQL Server Reporting. Additional Desired Responsibilities (not needed, but plus to have): Cloud Infrastructure Assist with deploying file/backup infrastructure to cloud. Infrastructure Manage Department server infrastructure using virtualization technology (VMWare). Provide general networking support. NOTE: The eligible list created from this recruitment may be used to fill other future vacancies. Qualifications Knowledge of : Methods and techniques used in troubleshooting and maintaining computer hardware and software applications. Programming languages and operating systems. Data organization and access methods in automated systems. Operational characteristics of various hardware platforms, peripheral equipment and desktop applications, presentation graphics, client/server applications, communications protocols and intranet/internet. Record keeping and filing principles and practices. Job planning and prioritizing techniques for self and others. Principles and practices of leadership and mentoring. For the applications support area Operations, purposes, and functions of the application being supported. Information needs and requirements of the systems users. For the database administration support area Database design, implementation, maintenance, and integration techniques. Database troubleshooting and recovery procedures. Database and data dictionary concepts, database file structures, and operating system interfaces. Quality control methods used to assure data accuracy and integrity. For the server/production support area Server and mid-range computer hardware and software in use in the department and related communications systems. For the desktop support area Computer networks and systems, their operation, support, development and migration. Computer hardware and software products in use on the department and across the industry. Skill/Ability to: Provide advanced technical and analytical support to multiple users of broad based applications. Respond effectively to user problems and needs. Analyze operational and systems problems, evaluate alternatives and reach sound conclusions. Evaluate, recommend, develop, implement, test and install software applications. Monitor, troubleshoot and maintain local area networks and local portions of wide area networks. Organize work, set priorities for self and others and meet critical deadlines. Use initiative and sound independent judgment within established procedural guidelines to support automation systems. Prepare clear, concise and accurate documentation, instructions, correspondence and other written materials. Maintain accurate records and files. Communicate effectively, orally and in writing, with both technical and non-technical personnel. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work. Education and Experience : Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to qualify is: Education: Graduation from a four-year college or equivalent technical certification with coursework in computer science, information systems or closely related field. Experience: Two years of full-time experience successfully performing technical and analytical duties to support automated system operations and related software applications. Physical Requirements Walks, sits and reaches by extending hands and arms in any direction on a consistent and daily basis; stoops, kneels, crouches, and crawls on an occasional basis. Uses finger dexterity to pick, pinch and type; grasps objects with fingers and palms; and perceives attributes of objects by touch on a consistent and daily basis. Communicates verbally by listening and talking on a consistent and daily basis. Dependent upon assignment, frequently uses upper extremities to exert force to push and pull objects weighing up to75 pounds and frequently lifts and carries items weighing up to 50 pounds. Note: Individuals who do not meet these physical requirements due to disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Application/Examination Anyone may apply. CurrentCounty of San MateoandCounty of San MateoSuperior Court of Californiaemployees with at least six months (1040 hours) of continuous service in a classified regular, probationary, SEIU or AFSCME represented extra-help/term position prior to the final filing date will receive five points added to their final passing score on this examination. Responses to the supplemental questions must be submitted in addition toour regular employment application form. A resume will not be accepted as a substitute for the required employment application and supplemental questionnaire. The examination process will consist of an application screening (weight: pass/fail) based on the candidates' application and responses to the supplemental questions.Candidates who pass the application screening will be invited to a panel interview(weight: 100%). Depending on the number of applicants, an application appraisal of education and experience may be used in place of other examinations or further evaluation of work experience may be conducted to group applicants by level of qualification . All applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. All examinations will be given in San Mateo County, California and applicants must participate at their own expense. IMPORTANT : Applications for this position will only be accepted online. If you are currently on the County's website, you may click the "Apply Online" button above or below. If you are not on the County's website, please go to https://jobs.smcgov.org/ to apply. Online applications must be received by the Human Resources Department before midnight on the final filing date. ~Tentative Recruitment~ Final Filing Date: January 24, 2019 Screening: January 29, 2019 Panel Interviews: February 12 and/or 13, 2019 San Mateo County is an Equal Opportunity Employer HRContact: Christina Chan(010419) (Senior Information Technology Analyst - V234)
Jan 15, 2019
Full Time
Description NOTE: This recruitment schedule was amended onJanuary 17, 2019to extend the closing date. Final Closing Date will be January 24, 2019. Are you ready toenhance your career in IT with a purpose? If so, the County of San Mateo's Department of Public Works(DPW) has an exciting opportunity for you to bring your technical skills, willingness to learn, and eagerness to help others! We are seeking a multi-disciplined, technically, and analytically strong Senior Information Technology Analyst (Sr ITA) to be one of the leads of our Business Systems & Support (BSS) team. As one of the leads of the Business Systems & Support (BSS) team, the incumbent will have the opportunitytoworkwithusers and BSS team to provide new and innovative ideas to meet the information technology needs of DPW. The role will require building strong working relationships and providing excellent customer service with all levels ofwithin the County, including executives, management and line staff in order to coordinate the efforts of department resources. Additionally, this position is a multi-faceted role that provides complex technical analytical support to department information systems in the following general areas: application support, database/reporting, infrastructure/server/network support, anddesktop support. The Sr ITA may serve as project lead on system installation and/or software application support projects; and/or oversees the work of Information Technology Analysts and/or Technicians in a lead capacity. Join Our Team! The Department of Public Works is unique by being one of the few departments in the County of San Mateo to have its own internal IT unit.BSS is a small group of dedicated IT staff who are responsible for a wide-range of roles in Information Technology: from managing core IT functions to providing GIS support to handling access control. Working in BSS, staff have the opportunity to learn and work with many different aspects of technology including: desktop support, enterprise application support, design/ implement/ maintain server and network infrastructure, creating GIS maps and spatial applications, internet/ intranet web design and support, databases, and even some programming opportunities.We are a team that values teamwork, positivity, customer service, and collaboration! The ideal candidate will demonstrate the following characteristics and experience: Have at leastfouryears of experience successfully performing technical and analytical duties to support automated system operations and relatedsoftwareapplications. A multi-role analyst who has the ability to be very technical and be a long range, strategic thinker. Strong experience in supporting Enterprise level applications. Experience with IT project planning and management. Knowledge ofITILService Management and IT best practices andperformancemeasures. Strong knowledge of normalized databases; SQL queries and statements. Knowledge of server virtualization concepts and implementation. Knowledge of Active Directory, Group Policy, and user permissions. Knowledge of network concepts in a production/enterprise level; Wi-Fi technologies in a production/enterprise environment. Have thorough knowledge of computer software and hardware and a variety of internet applications, networks and operating systems. Have great troubleshooting skills, attention to detail, and have the ability and interest to quickly master new technologies and computer applications. Be a problem solver with strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills to effectively communicate with diverse groups. Occasional on-call duties may be required. Examples of Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Enterprise Applications Support major Department applications such as Cost Accounting and Asset Management. Database Support Department databases in the following database systems: SQL Server, Oracle, MySQL,and MS Access. Web technologies Manage and oversee public facing Internet and internal Intranet site using Drupal and SharePoint. Desktop Support Provide desktop support to department employees. Assist in troubleshoot printer issues. Reporting Aid in creating/modifying reports using the following programs: Crystal Reports, Microsoft BI, and SQL Server Reporting. Additional Desired Responsibilities (not needed, but plus to have): Cloud Infrastructure Assist with deploying file/backup infrastructure to cloud. Infrastructure Manage Department server infrastructure using virtualization technology (VMWare). Provide general networking support. NOTE: The eligible list created from this recruitment may be used to fill other future vacancies. Qualifications Knowledge of : Methods and techniques used in troubleshooting and maintaining computer hardware and software applications. Programming languages and operating systems. Data organization and access methods in automated systems. Operational characteristics of various hardware platforms, peripheral equipment and desktop applications, presentation graphics, client/server applications, communications protocols and intranet/internet. Record keeping and filing principles and practices. Job planning and prioritizing techniques for self and others. Principles and practices of leadership and mentoring. For the applications support area Operations, purposes, and functions of the application being supported. Information needs and requirements of the systems users. For the database administration support area Database design, implementation, maintenance, and integration techniques. Database troubleshooting and recovery procedures. Database and data dictionary concepts, database file structures, and operating system interfaces. Quality control methods used to assure data accuracy and integrity. For the server/production support area Server and mid-range computer hardware and software in use in the department and related communications systems. For the desktop support area Computer networks and systems, their operation, support, development and migration. Computer hardware and software products in use on the department and across the industry. Skill/Ability to: Provide advanced technical and analytical support to multiple users of broad based applications. Respond effectively to user problems and needs. Analyze operational and systems problems, evaluate alternatives and reach sound conclusions. Evaluate, recommend, develop, implement, test and install software applications. Monitor, troubleshoot and maintain local area networks and local portions of wide area networks. Organize work, set priorities for self and others and meet critical deadlines. Use initiative and sound independent judgment within established procedural guidelines to support automation systems. Prepare clear, concise and accurate documentation, instructions, correspondence and other written materials. Maintain accurate records and files. Communicate effectively, orally and in writing, with both technical and non-technical personnel. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work. Education and Experience : Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to qualify is: Education: Graduation from a four-year college or equivalent technical certification with coursework in computer science, information systems or closely related field. Experience: Two years of full-time experience successfully performing technical and analytical duties to support automated system operations and related software applications. Physical Requirements Walks, sits and reaches by extending hands and arms in any direction on a consistent and daily basis; stoops, kneels, crouches, and crawls on an occasional basis. Uses finger dexterity to pick, pinch and type; grasps objects with fingers and palms; and perceives attributes of objects by touch on a consistent and daily basis. Communicates verbally by listening and talking on a consistent and daily basis. Dependent upon assignment, frequently uses upper extremities to exert force to push and pull objects weighing up to75 pounds and frequently lifts and carries items weighing up to 50 pounds. Note: Individuals who do not meet these physical requirements due to disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Application/Examination Anyone may apply. CurrentCounty of San MateoandCounty of San MateoSuperior Court of Californiaemployees with at least six months (1040 hours) of continuous service in a classified regular, probationary, SEIU or AFSCME represented extra-help/term position prior to the final filing date will receive five points added to their final passing score on this examination. Responses to the supplemental questions must be submitted in addition toour regular employment application form. A resume will not be accepted as a substitute for the required employment application and supplemental questionnaire. The examination process will consist of an application screening (weight: pass/fail) based on the candidates' application and responses to the supplemental questions.Candidates who pass the application screening will be invited to a panel interview(weight: 100%). Depending on the number of applicants, an application appraisal of education and experience may be used in place of other examinations or further evaluation of work experience may be conducted to group applicants by level of qualification . All applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. All examinations will be given in San Mateo County, California and applicants must participate at their own expense. IMPORTANT : Applications for this position will only be accepted online. If you are currently on the County's website, you may click the "Apply Online" button above or below. If you are not on the County's website, please go to https://jobs.smcgov.org/ to apply. Online applications must be received by the Human Resources Department before midnight on the final filing date. ~Tentative Recruitment~ Final Filing Date: January 24, 2019 Screening: January 29, 2019 Panel Interviews: February 12 and/or 13, 2019 San Mateo County is an Equal Opportunity Employer HRContact: Christina Chan(010419) (Senior Information Technology Analyst - V234)
County of San Mateo, CA
Redwood City, CA, United States
Description The Superior Court of California, County of San Mateo, is seeking bright, collaborative, energetic, well qualified candidates, with a "Can-Do" disposition for the position of Collaborative Courts Coordinator . Under general direction, the Collaborative Courts Coordinator is responsible for coordinating the activities, policy and program support, and successful operation of the Superior Court of California, County of San Mateo's collaborative courts.The Coordinator is also responsible for working with judicial officers, court staff, and staff of county justice agencies to ensure the successful operation of the various collaborative courts, including Pathways Mental Health Court, Bridges Treatment Court, Drug Court, Veterans Court, Military Diversion Court, 1370 Court, and Restitution Court. Examples Of Duties Work with the collaborative courts judges and support their leadership role by coordinating collaborative court program activities. Provide judicial officers with administrative and technical support to increase operational functioning of each of the collaborative court programs; Use professional judgment by working independently when necessary and advising collaborative court judges when appropriate. Work with Court management, staff, and justice partners to calendar and coordinate court case referrals to the appropriate collaborative court. Coordinate stakeholder collaborative court workgroup to include County justice partners (District Attorney, Private Defender Program, Probation Department, Sheriff's Department, Behavioral Health and Recovery Services). Develop and maintain collaborative court program manuals. Provide the collaborative court judges and stakeholder agencies with program related information. Coordinate program documentation, data collection and data flow process development. Research data collection models and using national collaborative court data collection standards, develop San Mateo Court model for tracking defendant enrollment, probation violation, program completion, and recidivism rates. Prepare monthly data reports on drug court and behavioral health court cases that describe outcomes; Provide JCC and granting agencies with quarterly program progress reports as requested. Develop San Mateo Collaborative Court Program informational materials and update as necessary. Develop and maintain content for collaborative court web page on the court's web site. Identify national and state collaborative court judicial education programs for use by judicial officers and collaborative justice partners. Research trends in collaborative court programs and treatment; Disseminate information and provide updates to judiciary and program partners. Oversee San Mateo collaborative court grants and reporting. Coordinate applications for state and national collaborative court grants. Work with Court's Policy Analyst to research grant opportunities and assist with writing proposals with support from Court management. Evaluate programs for effectiveness and efficiency. Extract data from existing data collection sources for reporting and program analysis; Collaborate with court staff and partner agencies to supplement data. Analyze data to understand program trends and to support policy changes. Work closely with the staff of State Judicial Council to determine most current data gathering tools, including cost/benefit analysis. Ensure program sustainability for all collaborative court programs. Coordinate the court's forensic evaluation process. Qualifications Education and Experience: Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to qualify is: A baccalaureate degree in social sciences, communications, economics, business administration, public administration, and/or course work in the field of criminal justice, and Two years of progressively responsible professional work experience in fieldwork or case management experience, to include project or program case management in the fields of addictions, human/family services, health services, or public safety. Two years of experience related to collaborative justice programs is preferred. Up to two years of the education requirement may be substituted, on a year for year basis, with additional related experience. Up to two years of the experience requirement may be substituted, by an advanced degree in law, public administration, social work, business administration, psychology, or communications. Knowledge of: Project management and coordination Program evaluation methodologies Research and information gathering techniques Statistical methods and analysis Collaborative Justice programs, such as drug diversion programs, alcohol or substance abuse treatment programs, and behavioral health alternatives Ability to: Work effectively in a team environment Work effectively with the Court's collaborative justice partners Advise judicial officers on a variety of related issues with confidence and reliability Organize and present ideas and recommendations both orally and in writing Gather, organize, and assess large amounts of data; determine appropriate data for extraction and analysis Write comprehensive and compelling reports, in a timely manner Operate a computer and use appropriate software in the performance of analytical work Effectively represent the Superior Court of California, County of San Mateo, with justice partners, the public, other Court staff, and other government agencies as a knowledgeable and competent resource Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships Typical Working Conditions Work is performed in an office and meeting room environment; with continuous contact with judicial officers, other governmental agencies and social service agencies, management staff, other staff, and the public. Physical Requirements Sit for extended periods; frequently stand and walk; normal manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination; lift, move and transport objects weighing up to 25 lbs.; use of office equipment, including computer, telephone, calculator, copiers, and facsimile. Must be able to travel within San Mateo and occasionally travel to other locations throughout the state for related meetings. Application/Examination Open and Promotional. Anyone may apply. Current County of San Mateo and County of San Mateo Superior Courtemployees with at least six months (1040 hours) of continuous service in a classified regular, probationary, SEIU or AFSCME represented extra-help/term position prior to the final filing date will receive five points added to their final passing score on this examination. Responses to the Supplemental Questions must be submitted in addition to our regular employment Application Form. Failure to submit supplemental responses will result in the removal of your application from the process. (Please be complete, yet concise, in your responses. The information contained in your responses will be used in the application screening process.) The examination process will consist of an application screening (weight: pass/fail) based on the candidates' application and responses to the supplemental questions.Candidates who pass the application screening will be invited to a panel interview(weight: 100%), which may include a written and/or performance exercise(s). Depending on the number of applicants, an application appraisal of education and experience may be used in place of other examinations or further evaluation of work experience may be conducted to group applicants by level of qualification . All applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. All examinations will be given in County of San Mateo, California and applicants must participate at their own expense. IMPORTANT : Applications for this position will only be accepted online. If you are currently on the County's website, you may click the "Apply" button above or below. If you are not on the County's website, please go to http://jobs.smcgov.org/ to apply. Online applications must be received by the Human Resources Department before midnight on the final filing date. NOTE: The eligible listgenerated from this recruitment may be used to fill future extra-help, unclassified,and regular classifiedvacancies. TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE: Final Filing Date: January 28, 2019 at 11:50 p.m., PST Applicant Screening: Week of February 4, 2019 Panel Interviews: Week of February 18, 2019 The Superior Court of California, County of San Mateo is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and weencourage applications from candidates who will contribute to our diversity. Note: Although the County is conducting the recruitment with the Superior Court, this position is not a County position. Analyst: Mandy Singh (01142019) (Collaborative Courts Coordinator - X119)
Jan 15, 2019
Full Time
Description The Superior Court of California, County of San Mateo, is seeking bright, collaborative, energetic, well qualified candidates, with a "Can-Do" disposition for the position of Collaborative Courts Coordinator . Under general direction, the Collaborative Courts Coordinator is responsible for coordinating the activities, policy and program support, and successful operation of the Superior Court of California, County of San Mateo's collaborative courts.The Coordinator is also responsible for working with judicial officers, court staff, and staff of county justice agencies to ensure the successful operation of the various collaborative courts, including Pathways Mental Health Court, Bridges Treatment Court, Drug Court, Veterans Court, Military Diversion Court, 1370 Court, and Restitution Court. Examples Of Duties Work with the collaborative courts judges and support their leadership role by coordinating collaborative court program activities. Provide judicial officers with administrative and technical support to increase operational functioning of each of the collaborative court programs; Use professional judgment by working independently when necessary and advising collaborative court judges when appropriate. Work with Court management, staff, and justice partners to calendar and coordinate court case referrals to the appropriate collaborative court. Coordinate stakeholder collaborative court workgroup to include County justice partners (District Attorney, Private Defender Program, Probation Department, Sheriff's Department, Behavioral Health and Recovery Services). Develop and maintain collaborative court program manuals. Provide the collaborative court judges and stakeholder agencies with program related information. Coordinate program documentation, data collection and data flow process development. Research data collection models and using national collaborative court data collection standards, develop San Mateo Court model for tracking defendant enrollment, probation violation, program completion, and recidivism rates. Prepare monthly data reports on drug court and behavioral health court cases that describe outcomes; Provide JCC and granting agencies with quarterly program progress reports as requested. Develop San Mateo Collaborative Court Program informational materials and update as necessary. Develop and maintain content for collaborative court web page on the court's web site. Identify national and state collaborative court judicial education programs for use by judicial officers and collaborative justice partners. Research trends in collaborative court programs and treatment; Disseminate information and provide updates to judiciary and program partners. Oversee San Mateo collaborative court grants and reporting. Coordinate applications for state and national collaborative court grants. Work with Court's Policy Analyst to research grant opportunities and assist with writing proposals with support from Court management. Evaluate programs for effectiveness and efficiency. Extract data from existing data collection sources for reporting and program analysis; Collaborate with court staff and partner agencies to supplement data. Analyze data to understand program trends and to support policy changes. Work closely with the staff of State Judicial Council to determine most current data gathering tools, including cost/benefit analysis. Ensure program sustainability for all collaborative court programs. Coordinate the court's forensic evaluation process. Qualifications Education and Experience: Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to qualify is: A baccalaureate degree in social sciences, communications, economics, business administration, public administration, and/or course work in the field of criminal justice, and Two years of progressively responsible professional work experience in fieldwork or case management experience, to include project or program case management in the fields of addictions, human/family services, health services, or public safety. Two years of experience related to collaborative justice programs is preferred. Up to two years of the education requirement may be substituted, on a year for year basis, with additional related experience. Up to two years of the experience requirement may be substituted, by an advanced degree in law, public administration, social work, business administration, psychology, or communications. Knowledge of: Project management and coordination Program evaluation methodologies Research and information gathering techniques Statistical methods and analysis Collaborative Justice programs, such as drug diversion programs, alcohol or substance abuse treatment programs, and behavioral health alternatives Ability to: Work effectively in a team environment Work effectively with the Court's collaborative justice partners Advise judicial officers on a variety of related issues with confidence and reliability Organize and present ideas and recommendations both orally and in writing Gather, organize, and assess large amounts of data; determine appropriate data for extraction and analysis Write comprehensive and compelling reports, in a timely manner Operate a computer and use appropriate software in the performance of analytical work Effectively represent the Superior Court of California, County of San Mateo, with justice partners, the public, other Court staff, and other government agencies as a knowledgeable and competent resource Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships Typical Working Conditions Work is performed in an office and meeting room environment; with continuous contact with judicial officers, other governmental agencies and social service agencies, management staff, other staff, and the public. Physical Requirements Sit for extended periods; frequently stand and walk; normal manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination; lift, move and transport objects weighing up to 25 lbs.; use of office equipment, including computer, telephone, calculator, copiers, and facsimile. Must be able to travel within San Mateo and occasionally travel to other locations throughout the state for related meetings. Application/Examination Open and Promotional. Anyone may apply. Current County of San Mateo and County of San Mateo Superior Courtemployees with at least six months (1040 hours) of continuous service in a classified regular, probationary, SEIU or AFSCME represented extra-help/term position prior to the final filing date will receive five points added to their final passing score on this examination. Responses to the Supplemental Questions must be submitted in addition to our regular employment Application Form. Failure to submit supplemental responses will result in the removal of your application from the process. (Please be complete, yet concise, in your responses. The information contained in your responses will be used in the application screening process.) The examination process will consist of an application screening (weight: pass/fail) based on the candidates' application and responses to the supplemental questions.Candidates who pass the application screening will be invited to a panel interview(weight: 100%), which may include a written and/or performance exercise(s). Depending on the number of applicants, an application appraisal of education and experience may be used in place of other examinations or further evaluation of work experience may be conducted to group applicants by level of qualification . All applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. All examinations will be given in County of San Mateo, California and applicants must participate at their own expense. IMPORTANT : Applications for this position will only be accepted online. If you are currently on the County's website, you may click the "Apply" button above or below. If you are not on the County's website, please go to http://jobs.smcgov.org/ to apply. Online applications must be received by the Human Resources Department before midnight on the final filing date. NOTE: The eligible listgenerated from this recruitment may be used to fill future extra-help, unclassified,and regular classifiedvacancies. TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE: Final Filing Date: January 28, 2019 at 11:50 p.m., PST Applicant Screening: Week of February 4, 2019 Panel Interviews: Week of February 18, 2019 The Superior Court of California, County of San Mateo is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and weencourage applications from candidates who will contribute to our diversity. Note: Although the County is conducting the recruitment with the Superior Court, this position is not a County position. Analyst: Mandy Singh (01142019) (Collaborative Courts Coordinator - X119)
County of San Mateo, CA
Redwood City, CA, United States
Description The San Mateo County Health - San Mateo Medical Center (SMMC) is seeking two highly-qualified Social Worker III's - Discharge Planner to provide highly skilled, intensive discharge planning and case management to individuals and their families, and provide casework consultation within SMMC and to outside agencies. The current vacancies are: one Extra Help vacancy, and one Full-Time Limited Term vacancy. The work location is222 West 39th Avenue,San Mateo, CA 94403. The Social Worker III's will support the San Mateo Medical Center to provide services related to discharge planning/case management on various units of the hospital, including the Medical/Surgical unit, Intensive Care Unit, Acute Psychiatry unit, Long Term Care unit, Emergency Room, Psychiatric Emergency Services, and Clinics. This includes needs assessment, assistance in financial resource management, crisis management, service delivery planning and follow up, and referrals to public, community-based services and programs. The candidate should be familiar with the rules and regulations governing skilled nursing and assisted living facilities. The ideal candidate will have direct experience working in a hospital setting performing discharge planning, including appropriate documentation in accordance with all Medicare and Medi-Cal regulations, and should be experienced working with Electronic Medical Records (EMR) and LEAN principles. The ideal candidate will be: An experienced social worker with the ability to plan and execute complex treatment plans in a community- or hospital-based setting. Experienced working with geriatric patients (65 years of age and older). Knowledgeable of the systems of care related to older adults, mental health, substance abuse, developmental delay, pediatrics, primary care, palliative care, chronic illnesses, and dialysis. Able to work independently with little supervision and demonstrates a high degree of initiative. Knowledgeable of county housing resources, their requirements for eligibility, and other community services such as IHSS, MSSP, and Linkages. Knowledgeable about County benefit and entitlement programs. Experienced and comfortable working with the following populations: multi-cultural, homeless, chronic diseases, end-of-life, mental health, domestic violence, parolees, and substance abuse disorders. Able to accurately assess for signs of adult and child abuse and be a mandated reporter. Able to work in a politically-charged environment under high degrees of stress and meet all deadlines. Able to develop effective and positive working relationships with community partners such as Aging and Adult Services and Behavioral Health and Recovery Services. An effective communicator to a broad range of stakeholders, including MD's, nurses, conservators, health advocates, families, and patients. Able to remain calm during crisis situations and perform emergency crisis counseling for families and patients as needed. Experienced documenting in an Electronic Medical Record(EMR). Able to communicate clearly and concisely. NOTE - For the Extra Help position: This is an extra-help, at-will assignment, paid on an hourly basis.Some extra help positions are eligible for benefitsundertheAffordable Care Act. Extra help employees are not guaranteed permanent status at the end of the assignment. NOTE - For the Limited Term position: This is a limited term, at-will position. Limited Term Employees are assigned to assignments not to exceed three years. They receive medical and dental benefits, similar to regular employees, and a defined contribution retirement plan. The eligible list generated from this recruitment may be used to fill future extra-help, term, unclassified, and regular classified vacancies. Information for current county employees: Current and regular San MateoCounty Employees who are interested in the Limited Term assignment must submit an application and compete inthe recruitment process.If you are successful in the recruitment and are being considered for the assignment, HRwill work directly with you and/or your department for options.Please notethat there is no guarantee that you will be allowed by your department to rotate into this assignment nor are your departments obligated to allow you to take on this assignment. The salary range for this position is "as is" and non-negotiable. NOTE: The eligible listgenerated from this recruitment may be used to fill future extra-help, term, unclassified,and regular classifiedvacancies. Examples Of Duties Duties may include, but are not limited to the following: Provide information and assistance to geriatric patients of San Mateo Medical Center. Conduct initial screenings for patients and develop appropriate discharge/service plans to address identified issues. Provide skilled casework services to patients and their families. Schedule and conduct family care conference meetings for patients and families needing short-term case management. Coordinate referrals, both internal and external, as part of the social service plan. Follow up on referrals and document outcomes as well as completion of items. Provide crisis intervention to patients and their families. Assist patients in meeting a variety of emergency needs, including financial, housing, and emotional crises. Assist patients with applications and securing of private and public benefits. Gather and maintain current information on community resources, and disseminate this information to patients and staff. Maintain case files utilizing the electronic medical record. Work with the hospital's multidisciplinary team of staff to identify and address barriers to care, participate in quality assurance efforts such as outcome analysis, chart reviews, and patient and staff satisfaction efforts, and assist with maintenance of Center policies. Document interactions with patients/clients in eClinicalWorks (eCW). Be a member of the Palliative Care Team. Work in the emergency room or any other areas in the hospital that social workers cover. Qualifications Knowledge of: Theories of human behavior and their practical applications; psycho-social, medical, and economic interrelationships that result in individual and social abnormalities; philosophy and function of social work systems; appropriate utilization of a variety of social resources; and laws, rules and regulations governing the operation of social work agencies, specifically those relating to the specific areas of assignment. Skill/Ability to: Formulating, developing and implementing treatment plans; working effectively with persons differing in value systems, ethnicity, cultural backgrounds and psychopathologies; working with a variety of social resources to plan and coordinate services to individual clients; acting as a consultant and trainer to other social service staff; and preparing clear and concise reports. Licensure/Certification: California class C driver license or equivalent. Education: Satisfactory completion of 36 semester units of Social Welfare and/or appropriate behavioral science courses. Experience: Three years' experience performing duties comparable to those of a Social Worker II or higher in San Mateo County. Substitution: Possession of a Master's Degree in Social Work from an accredited school of Social Work and two years' experience performing duties comparable to those of a Social Worker II or higher in San Mateo County. Application/Examination This is an extra-help/limited term recruitment. Anyone may apply. Responses to the supplemental questions must be submitted in addition toour regular employment application form. A resume will not be accepted as a substitute for the required employment application and supplemental questionnaire. The examination process will consist of an application screening (weight: pass/fail) based on the candidates' application and responses to the supplemental questions.Candidates who pass the application screening will be invited to a panel interview(weight: 100%). Depending on the number of applicants, an application appraisal of education and experience may be used in place of other examinations or further evaluation of work experience may be conducted to group applicants by level of qualification . All applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. All examinations will be given in San Mateo County, California and applicants must participate at their own expense. IMPORTANT : Applications for this position will only be accepted online. If you are currently on the County's website, you may click the "Apply Online" button above or below. If you are not on the County's website, please go to https://jobs.smcgov.org/ to apply. Online applications must be received by the Human Resources Department before midnight on the final filing date. ~ TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE ~ Final Filing Date: January 28, 2019 11:59 PM Application Screening: Week of February 4, 2019 Combined Civil Service and DepartmentInterviews: Week of February 11 and/or February 18, 2019 Our diverse workforce is at the core of our public service mission. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Analyst: Wendy Young (011419) (Social Worker III - G096)
Jan 15, 2019
Full Time
Description The San Mateo County Health - San Mateo Medical Center (SMMC) is seeking two highly-qualified Social Worker III's - Discharge Planner to provide highly skilled, intensive discharge planning and case management to individuals and their families, and provide casework consultation within SMMC and to outside agencies. The current vacancies are: one Extra Help vacancy, and one Full-Time Limited Term vacancy. The work location is222 West 39th Avenue,San Mateo, CA 94403. The Social Worker III's will support the San Mateo Medical Center to provide services related to discharge planning/case management on various units of the hospital, including the Medical/Surgical unit, Intensive Care Unit, Acute Psychiatry unit, Long Term Care unit, Emergency Room, Psychiatric Emergency Services, and Clinics. This includes needs assessment, assistance in financial resource management, crisis management, service delivery planning and follow up, and referrals to public, community-based services and programs. The candidate should be familiar with the rules and regulations governing skilled nursing and assisted living facilities. The ideal candidate will have direct experience working in a hospital setting performing discharge planning, including appropriate documentation in accordance with all Medicare and Medi-Cal regulations, and should be experienced working with Electronic Medical Records (EMR) and LEAN principles. The ideal candidate will be: An experienced social worker with the ability to plan and execute complex treatment plans in a community- or hospital-based setting. Experienced working with geriatric patients (65 years of age and older). Knowledgeable of the systems of care related to older adults, mental health, substance abuse, developmental delay, pediatrics, primary care, palliative care, chronic illnesses, and dialysis. Able to work independently with little supervision and demonstrates a high degree of initiative. Knowledgeable of county housing resources, their requirements for eligibility, and other community services such as IHSS, MSSP, and Linkages. Knowledgeable about County benefit and entitlement programs. Experienced and comfortable working with the following populations: multi-cultural, homeless, chronic diseases, end-of-life, mental health, domestic violence, parolees, and substance abuse disorders. Able to accurately assess for signs of adult and child abuse and be a mandated reporter. Able to work in a politically-charged environment under high degrees of stress and meet all deadlines. Able to develop effective and positive working relationships with community partners such as Aging and Adult Services and Behavioral Health and Recovery Services. An effective communicator to a broad range of stakeholders, including MD's, nurses, conservators, health advocates, families, and patients. Able to remain calm during crisis situations and perform emergency crisis counseling for families and patients as needed. Experienced documenting in an Electronic Medical Record(EMR). Able to communicate clearly and concisely. NOTE - For the Extra Help position: This is an extra-help, at-will assignment, paid on an hourly basis.Some extra help positions are eligible for benefitsundertheAffordable Care Act. Extra help employees are not guaranteed permanent status at the end of the assignment. NOTE - For the Limited Term position: This is a limited term, at-will position. Limited Term Employees are assigned to assignments not to exceed three years. They receive medical and dental benefits, similar to regular employees, and a defined contribution retirement plan. The eligible list generated from this recruitment may be used to fill future extra-help, term, unclassified, and regular classified vacancies. Information for current county employees: Current and regular San MateoCounty Employees who are interested in the Limited Term assignment must submit an application and compete inthe recruitment process.If you are successful in the recruitment and are being considered for the assignment, HRwill work directly with you and/or your department for options.Please notethat there is no guarantee that you will be allowed by your department to rotate into this assignment nor are your departments obligated to allow you to take on this assignment. The salary range for this position is "as is" and non-negotiable. NOTE: The eligible listgenerated from this recruitment may be used to fill future extra-help, term, unclassified,and regular classifiedvacancies. Examples Of Duties Duties may include, but are not limited to the following: Provide information and assistance to geriatric patients of San Mateo Medical Center. Conduct initial screenings for patients and develop appropriate discharge/service plans to address identified issues. Provide skilled casework services to patients and their families. Schedule and conduct family care conference meetings for patients and families needing short-term case management. Coordinate referrals, both internal and external, as part of the social service plan. Follow up on referrals and document outcomes as well as completion of items. Provide crisis intervention to patients and their families. Assist patients in meeting a variety of emergency needs, including financial, housing, and emotional crises. Assist patients with applications and securing of private and public benefits. Gather and maintain current information on community resources, and disseminate this information to patients and staff. Maintain case files utilizing the electronic medical record. Work with the hospital's multidisciplinary team of staff to identify and address barriers to care, participate in quality assurance efforts such as outcome analysis, chart reviews, and patient and staff satisfaction efforts, and assist with maintenance of Center policies. Document interactions with patients/clients in eClinicalWorks (eCW). Be a member of the Palliative Care Team. Work in the emergency room or any other areas in the hospital that social workers cover. Qualifications Knowledge of: Theories of human behavior and their practical applications; psycho-social, medical, and economic interrelationships that result in individual and social abnormalities; philosophy and function of social work systems; appropriate utilization of a variety of social resources; and laws, rules and regulations governing the operation of social work agencies, specifically those relating to the specific areas of assignment. Skill/Ability to: Formulating, developing and implementing treatment plans; working effectively with persons differing in value systems, ethnicity, cultural backgrounds and psychopathologies; working with a variety of social resources to plan and coordinate services to individual clients; acting as a consultant and trainer to other social service staff; and preparing clear and concise reports. Licensure/Certification: California class C driver license or equivalent. Education: Satisfactory completion of 36 semester units of Social Welfare and/or appropriate behavioral science courses. Experience: Three years' experience performing duties comparable to those of a Social Worker II or higher in San Mateo County. Substitution: Possession of a Master's Degree in Social Work from an accredited school of Social Work and two years' experience performing duties comparable to those of a Social Worker II or higher in San Mateo County. Application/Examination This is an extra-help/limited term recruitment. Anyone may apply. Responses to the supplemental questions must be submitted in addition toour regular employment application form. A resume will not be accepted as a substitute for the required employment application and supplemental questionnaire. The examination process will consist of an application screening (weight: pass/fail) based on the candidates' application and responses to the supplemental questions.Candidates who pass the application screening will be invited to a panel interview(weight: 100%). Depending on the number of applicants, an application appraisal of education and experience may be used in place of other examinations or further evaluation of work experience may be conducted to group applicants by level of qualification . All applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. All examinations will be given in San Mateo County, California and applicants must participate at their own expense. IMPORTANT : Applications for this position will only be accepted online. If you are currently on the County's website, you may click the "Apply Online" button above or below. If you are not on the County's website, please go to https://jobs.smcgov.org/ to apply. Online applications must be received by the Human Resources Department before midnight on the final filing date. ~ TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE ~ Final Filing Date: January 28, 2019 11:59 PM Application Screening: Week of February 4, 2019 Combined Civil Service and DepartmentInterviews: Week of February 11 and/or February 18, 2019 Our diverse workforce is at the core of our public service mission. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Analyst: Wendy Young (011419) (Social Worker III - G096)
County of San Mateo, CA
Redwood City, CA, United States
Description County of San Mateo is seeking experienced individuals for the position of Medical Office Assistant II to provide a variety of routine to difficult medical office support for various Health SystemDivisions, including Behavioral Health and Recovery Services, Correctional Health Services, Family Health Services, Public Health Laboratory, and San Mateo Medical Center. For more information on the dutiesby division, click here . NOTE: The eligible listgenerated from this recruitment may be used to fill future extra-help, term, unclassified,and regular classifiedvacancies. Examples Of Duties Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Act as a receptionist and receive patients and visitors; screen phone calls; take messages or make appropriate referrals; provide factual information regarding the County or specific medical unit activities and services, which may require some interpretation of rules, policies and/or procedures. Order, receive, and organize patient charts for daily appointment schedule preparation, utilization review, and varied record-keeping activities; may pull and file charts located within assigned area; review charts for necessary documentation and diagnostic test authorizations from health care staff; close patient charts as authorized. Provide for intake and registration of patients; interview patients to obtain medical information and appropriate documentation required to open patient charts. Review financial and insurance status of patient; explain treatment costs and methods of payment; perform periodic re-evaluations, re-determinations, and adjustments as necessary; collect fees, issue receipts, and balance daily monies received. Research computerized patient data to determine current status; retrieve, update, and verify information from an online or personal computer. Schedule patient appointments and prepare daily appointment schedule; schedule medical tests and procedures as assigned. Inform professional staff of lab, X-ray, and other diagnostic test results in accordance with established policies and procedures. Prepare a variety of periodic and special reports related to patient care, testing, and results, which may require the use of arithmetic calculations and the consolidation of information from various sources. Transcribe patient information histories, physical examination notes, and related patient medical information containing specialized medical terminology; type various correspondence and documentation pertaining to patient diagnosis and treatment from drafts, dictated tapes, notes, or brief instructions using a typewriter or word processor. Establish and maintain office and patient files; research and compile information from such files. Perform office support activities,suchas opening and distributing mail, processing outgoing mail, and ordering and maintaining an inventory of office supplies. Establish and maintain office and patient files; research and compile information from such files. May perform routine billing, preparation of medical procedures or test orders, scheduling of medical procedures, review and preparation of patient charts for utilization review and a variety of patient processing, documentation, and record-keeping duties, depending upon assignment. Provide off hours support as required. Perform related duties as assigned. Some positions may require rotating shift or weekend work. Must be able to push, pull, bend, and reach when retrieving and replacing heavy patient files from/to floor-to-ceiling shelving. Qualifications Knowledge of: Policies and procedures related to the outpatient, ancillary, medical records, or direct patient care area to which assigned; medical terminology as related to office support work; office practices and procedures, including filing and the operation of standard office equipment; business letter writing and the standard format for typed materials; basic business data processing principles and the use of word processing or personal computing equipment; correct English usage, including spelling, grammar and punctuation; business arithmetic; and basic record keeping principles and practices. Skill/Ability to: Perform detailed medical office support work accurately; prioritize work and coordinate several activities; compose routine correspondence from brief instructions; use initiative and sound independent judgment within established guidelines; operate standard office equipment, including a word processor and computer terminal; organize and maintain accurate patient and general files and records; establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work; and understand and carry out oral and written directions. Note: Specific positions may require the ability to type at a rate of 40 net words per minute from printed copy. Education and Experience: Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to qualify is:One year of journey-level experience, which required the use of medical terminology and direct contact with patients in a clinic or similar medical office setting. Application/Examination Open & Promotional. Anyone may apply. CurrentCounty of SanMateoandCounty of San MateoSuperior Court of Californiaemployees with at least six months (1040 hours) of continuous service in a classified regular, probationary,SEIUorAFSCMErepresented extra-help/term position prior to the final filing date will receive five points added to their final passing score on this examination. Responses to the supplemental questions must be submitted in addition toour regular employment application form. A resume will not be accepted as a substitute for the required employment application and supplemental questionnaire. Depending on the number of applicants, an application appraisal of education and experience may be used in place of other examinations, or further evaluation of work experience may be conducted to group applicants by level of qualification . Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. All examinations will be given inCounty of San Mateo, Californiaand applicants must participate at their own expense. IMPORTANT : Applications for this position will only be accepted online. If you are currently on the County's website, you may click the "Apply Online" button above or below. If you are not on the County's website, please go to https://jobs.smcgov.org/ to apply. Online applications must be received by the Human Resources Department before midnight on the final filing date. ~RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE~ Final Filing Date: January 24, 2019 Written Exam: Saturday, February 2, 2019 At the County of San Mateo, we welcome and celebrate the diversity of our employees, and strive to create a workplace where they feel valued every day. County of San Mateo is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. HR Contact:Jennifer Reyes(01112019) (Medical Office Assistant II - E417)
Jan 12, 2019
Full Time
Description County of San Mateo is seeking experienced individuals for the position of Medical Office Assistant II to provide a variety of routine to difficult medical office support for various Health SystemDivisions, including Behavioral Health and Recovery Services, Correctional Health Services, Family Health Services, Public Health Laboratory, and San Mateo Medical Center. For more information on the dutiesby division, click here . NOTE: The eligible listgenerated from this recruitment may be used to fill future extra-help, term, unclassified,and regular classifiedvacancies. Examples Of Duties Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Act as a receptionist and receive patients and visitors; screen phone calls; take messages or make appropriate referrals; provide factual information regarding the County or specific medical unit activities and services, which may require some interpretation of rules, policies and/or procedures. Order, receive, and organize patient charts for daily appointment schedule preparation, utilization review, and varied record-keeping activities; may pull and file charts located within assigned area; review charts for necessary documentation and diagnostic test authorizations from health care staff; close patient charts as authorized. Provide for intake and registration of patients; interview patients to obtain medical information and appropriate documentation required to open patient charts. Review financial and insurance status of patient; explain treatment costs and methods of payment; perform periodic re-evaluations, re-determinations, and adjustments as necessary; collect fees, issue receipts, and balance daily monies received. Research computerized patient data to determine current status; retrieve, update, and verify information from an online or personal computer. Schedule patient appointments and prepare daily appointment schedule; schedule medical tests and procedures as assigned. Inform professional staff of lab, X-ray, and other diagnostic test results in accordance with established policies and procedures. Prepare a variety of periodic and special reports related to patient care, testing, and results, which may require the use of arithmetic calculations and the consolidation of information from various sources. Transcribe patient information histories, physical examination notes, and related patient medical information containing specialized medical terminology; type various correspondence and documentation pertaining to patient diagnosis and treatment from drafts, dictated tapes, notes, or brief instructions using a typewriter or word processor. Establish and maintain office and patient files; research and compile information from such files. Perform office support activities,suchas opening and distributing mail, processing outgoing mail, and ordering and maintaining an inventory of office supplies. Establish and maintain office and patient files; research and compile information from such files. May perform routine billing, preparation of medical procedures or test orders, scheduling of medical procedures, review and preparation of patient charts for utilization review and a variety of patient processing, documentation, and record-keeping duties, depending upon assignment. Provide off hours support as required. Perform related duties as assigned. Some positions may require rotating shift or weekend work. Must be able to push, pull, bend, and reach when retrieving and replacing heavy patient files from/to floor-to-ceiling shelving. Qualifications Knowledge of: Policies and procedures related to the outpatient, ancillary, medical records, or direct patient care area to which assigned; medical terminology as related to office support work; office practices and procedures, including filing and the operation of standard office equipment; business letter writing and the standard format for typed materials; basic business data processing principles and the use of word processing or personal computing equipment; correct English usage, including spelling, grammar and punctuation; business arithmetic; and basic record keeping principles and practices. Skill/Ability to: Perform detailed medical office support work accurately; prioritize work and coordinate several activities; compose routine correspondence from brief instructions; use initiative and sound independent judgment within established guidelines; operate standard office equipment, including a word processor and computer terminal; organize and maintain accurate patient and general files and records; establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work; and understand and carry out oral and written directions. Note: Specific positions may require the ability to type at a rate of 40 net words per minute from printed copy. Education and Experience: Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to qualify is:One year of journey-level experience, which required the use of medical terminology and direct contact with patients in a clinic or similar medical office setting. Application/Examination Open & Promotional. Anyone may apply. CurrentCounty of SanMateoandCounty of San MateoSuperior Court of Californiaemployees with at least six months (1040 hours) of continuous service in a classified regular, probationary,SEIUorAFSCMErepresented extra-help/term position prior to the final filing date will receive five points added to their final passing score on this examination. Responses to the supplemental questions must be submitted in addition toour regular employment application form. A resume will not be accepted as a substitute for the required employment application and supplemental questionnaire. Depending on the number of applicants, an application appraisal of education and experience may be used in place of other examinations, or further evaluation of work experience may be conducted to group applicants by level of qualification . Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. All examinations will be given inCounty of San Mateo, Californiaand applicants must participate at their own expense. IMPORTANT : Applications for this position will only be accepted online. If you are currently on the County's website, you may click the "Apply Online" button above or below. If you are not on the County's website, please go to https://jobs.smcgov.org/ to apply. Online applications must be received by the Human Resources Department before midnight on the final filing date. ~RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE~ Final Filing Date: January 24, 2019 Written Exam: Saturday, February 2, 2019 At the County of San Mateo, we welcome and celebrate the diversity of our employees, and strive to create a workplace where they feel valued every day. County of San Mateo is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. HR Contact:Jennifer Reyes(01112019) (Medical Office Assistant II - E417)
County of San Mateo, CA
Redwood City, CA, United States
Description The Community Services Program Manager will plan, direct, coordinate, implement and evaluate specialized social or community service programs and services; participate in the development, implementation and evaluation of goals, objectives, policies and procedures related to one or more defined program or service areas; provide staff support to higher level management within the assigned areas of specialization; select, train and provide direction to subordinate supervisory, professional, technical and/or clerical staff. The current vacancy is in the Human Services Agency (HSA), Collaborative Community Outcomes (CCO) Branch, serving as the Community Services Program Manager, who has responsibilities over the County Veterans Services Office, the Children's Fund Program, the County Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) Program, Community Contracts, Communications, and Community Relations for the CCO Branch. The Community Services Program Manager will provide operational and program oversight for planning, support, and administration of the above programs and provide Strategic Planning, Contracts Management (procurement, negotiation, development and monitoring), Financial Resource Management, Grants Management, Program Planning and Operations, and Communications to ensure all programs meet program performance and quality improvement goals. The ideal candidate for this position is required to have the following: A minimum of five years of experience in the field of human and social services, behavioral health, public health, education, veteran's services, community services, or a related field. At least two years of supervisory experience is strongly preferred. Working knowledge of social, economic, and political issues relevant to low income children, families and communities. Understanding of the national landscape of public assistance programs and the social service sector is strongly preferred. Knowledge of State/County/Federal rules and regulations, including evidence based or promising practices related to policies as they pertain to public assistance programs. A minimum of two years of experience in the design, facilitation, and execution of large-scale planning and reform efforts within public systems and/or community-based organizations. At least three years of experience in an administrative capacity supporting executive and managerial staff to administer programs or contracts. Able to manage multiple projects with varying scopes simultaneously. Highly developed project management and problem-solving skills required, including expertise in negotiating challenging situations and relationship to effectively prioritize and execute tasks, and the ability to manage diverse projects and contracts. Effective leadership, facilitation, critical thinking, coaching, and decision-making skills. Highly demonstrated skills in team building, implementing large scale projects, and delegating tasks is required. The ability to conform to shifting priorities, timelines, and demands is required. Excellent interpersonal, collaboration, oral and written communication skills, including demonstrated skills at report writing and documenting and synthesizing information. Demonstrated political astuteness in working with elected officials, community leaders, and contracted providers. A minimum of two years of expertise in service program design, use of data in performance improvement, internal and external data development analysis, financial claiming and reporting. Ability to utilize technological systems used to administer programs and to generate data reports is required. Ability to effectively motivate and sustain involvement of staff and community partners. Culturally competent in working with diverse communities. Local travel, and occasional out of town travel, may be required. Bachelor's degree in a social service, public health, policy or public administrationfield; Master's degree preferred. Note: The list generated from this recruitment will be used to fill current and future vacancies . Examples Of Duties The Community Services Program Manager will oversee and provide operational oversight over the programs and services provided by the County Veterans Services Office, the Children's Fund Program, the STEM Program, Community Contracts, Communications, and Community Relations for the CCO Branch. Additional or new programs or initiatives may also be assigned based on Agency need and priorities. The Community Services Program Manager will provide program and staff supervision, budget oversight, strategic planning and performance management, staff recruitment, event coordination, relationship building, contract and performance monitoring and reporting, and special projects as assigned. Specifically, the Community Services Program Manager will be responsible for the Program Management role for the following programs: County Veterans Services Office : Responsible for the County Veterans Services Office operations and financial management of operational budget; Represent San Mateo County at State and Local meetings; Oversight of the Veterans Trust Fund and Veterans Fund; Supervision of the Veterans Officer; Work collaboratively with the Board of Supervisor sponsor and the Veterans Commission on joint projects; Coordinate Special Events and Veteran Summits; Convene monthly staff meetings; Assess and implement quality improvement initiatives; Engage with Community Partners to Expand Outreach and Ensure Timely Communication; Program Development; Performance and Data Dashboard reporting and Programmatic Reviews and reports as needed. Children's Fund Program: Responsible for the Children's Fund program which serves over 4,200 low income and foster children each year through year round and seasonal programs; Financial Management of the program budget and donor giving; Supervision of the Program Coordinator; Recruit seasonal interns; Oversee Volunteer base and perform outreach to encourage volunteerism or donations; Strategic Communications; and Manage program operations to ensure program recognition and program goals are met. County STEM Program: Responsible for the County's Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) Program, including budget management, cultivating relationships with the Board sponsors and various educational and community partners, supervision of the STEM Education Coordinator, contract management, program communications, and oversight of STEM funded programs and events. Community Contracts: Provide contract oversight and monitoring for various community provider contracts, manage budgets, monitor performance, conduct site visits, and report on performance outcomes. Community Relations : Represent the Human Services Agency and the Collaborative Community Outcomes Branch at various community meetings as a collaborative partner for program outreach, information sharing, community problem solving and to ensure a collective impact approach. Provide strategic communication and marketing for CCO programs. Other d uties may include, but are not limited to, the following: implement, plan, direct, coordinate, and evaluate specialized social or community services, activities and programs; participate in the development of goals, objectives, policies, procedures and priorities within one or more specialized service areas; prepare cost estimates and justifications for budget recommendations; monitor and control expenditures to ensure the accomplishment of objectives within an approved budget; negotiate or participate in negotiating contracts with outside vendors, consultants or organizations; administer, monitor and evaluate contracts; participate in or act as liaison with internal or external committees, board and commissions; maintain an effective working relationship with a variety of public and private organizations, including staff in other County departments and agencies; answer questions and provide information to the public; supervise the enforcement of applicable standards, codes and regulations, as required; investigate the sources of outside funds, prepare and submit grant applications and administer secured funds; prepare written reports, policies, procedures, grants and contracts; provide staff assistance to higher level management on program or service issues; select, supervise, train and evaluate supervisory, professional, technical and/or clerical subordinates; and perform related duties as assigned. Qualifications Education and Experience : Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to qualify is: A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in business administration, public administration, sociology, criminology, rehabilitation or a related discipline and two years of experience in a public, health, social services or community-based program that included responsibility for program planning, client or customer services, program evaluation, budget administration, or community resource coordination, of which at least one year included responsible supervisory experience. Knowledge of : Principles and practices of public administration and program management, including planning, implementation, and evaluation; principles and practices of the specific social, community or public services area, including current trends in research, treatment, education, rehabilitation or related services; principles and practices of the assigned social or community services areas, including current trends in research, treatment, education, rehabilitation or related services; principles of budget preparation and monitoring; principles of personnel training, supervision and evaluation and laws, codes and regulations governing the specific social, community or public service program area. Skill/Ability to : Plan, direct coordinate, implement and evaluate program services; work cooperatively with other County departments and public and private organizations; analyze problems accurately, develop recommendations and take appropriate action to resolve them; prepare complex and detailed written reports, procedures, grant applications and contracts; speak effectively to diverse audiences, including professional, clinical and citizen groups; apply principles and techniques of community organization, including community awareness, resource coordination, and mobilization of diverse community groups, as appropriate and train staff and coordinate activities of contractors, volunteer groups and staff. Application/Examination Open & Promotional. Anyone may apply. CurrentCounty of San Mateoand County of San MateoSuperior Court of Californiaemployees with at least six months (1040 hours) of continuous service in a classified regular, probationary, SEIU or AFSCME represented extra-help, or term position prior to the final filing date will receive five points added to their final passing score on this examination. Responses to the supplemental questions must be submitted in addition toour regular employment application form. A resume will not be accepted as a substitute for the required employment application and supplemental questionnaire. The examination will consist of an interview (weight: 100%). Depending on the number of applications,an application appraisal of education and experience may be used in place of other examinations ora screening committee may select those applicants whose education and/or experience appear to best meet the needs of the position based solely on the information provided in the application documents. Because of this screening process, all applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. All examinations will be given in San Mateo County, California and applicants must participate at their own expense. IMPORTANT: Applications for this position will only be accepted online. If you are currently on the County's website, you may click the 'Apply Online' button above. If you are not on the County's website, please go to https://jobs.smcgov.org to apply. ~ TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE ~ Final Filing Date: February 4, 2019 Tentative Application Screening: February 5, 2019 Tentative Panel Interviews: February 25, 2019 and/or February 26, 2019 At the County of San Mateo, we take pride in the way our employees bring together their diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to serve our community's needs. The County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Analyst: Arlene Cahill(011019) (Human Services Manager I - D090)
Jan 11, 2019
Full Time
Description The Community Services Program Manager will plan, direct, coordinate, implement and evaluate specialized social or community service programs and services; participate in the development, implementation and evaluation of goals, objectives, policies and procedures related to one or more defined program or service areas; provide staff support to higher level management within the assigned areas of specialization; select, train and provide direction to subordinate supervisory, professional, technical and/or clerical staff. The current vacancy is in the Human Services Agency (HSA), Collaborative Community Outcomes (CCO) Branch, serving as the Community Services Program Manager, who has responsibilities over the County Veterans Services Office, the Children's Fund Program, the County Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) Program, Community Contracts, Communications, and Community Relations for the CCO Branch. The Community Services Program Manager will provide operational and program oversight for planning, support, and administration of the above programs and provide Strategic Planning, Contracts Management (procurement, negotiation, development and monitoring), Financial Resource Management, Grants Management, Program Planning and Operations, and Communications to ensure all programs meet program performance and quality improvement goals. The ideal candidate for this position is required to have the following: A minimum of five years of experience in the field of human and social services, behavioral health, public health, education, veteran's services, community services, or a related field. At least two years of supervisory experience is strongly preferred. Working knowledge of social, economic, and political issues relevant to low income children, families and communities. Understanding of the national landscape of public assistance programs and the social service sector is strongly preferred. Knowledge of State/County/Federal rules and regulations, including evidence based or promising practices related to policies as they pertain to public assistance programs. A minimum of two years of experience in the design, facilitation, and execution of large-scale planning and reform efforts within public systems and/or community-based organizations. At least three years of experience in an administrative capacity supporting executive and managerial staff to administer programs or contracts. Able to manage multiple projects with varying scopes simultaneously. Highly developed project management and problem-solving skills required, including expertise in negotiating challenging situations and relationship to effectively prioritize and execute tasks, and the ability to manage diverse projects and contracts. Effective leadership, facilitation, critical thinking, coaching, and decision-making skills. Highly demonstrated skills in team building, implementing large scale projects, and delegating tasks is required. The ability to conform to shifting priorities, timelines, and demands is required. Excellent interpersonal, collaboration, oral and written communication skills, including demonstrated skills at report writing and documenting and synthesizing information. Demonstrated political astuteness in working with elected officials, community leaders, and contracted providers. A minimum of two years of expertise in service program design, use of data in performance improvement, internal and external data development analysis, financial claiming and reporting. Ability to utilize technological systems used to administer programs and to generate data reports is required. Ability to effectively motivate and sustain involvement of staff and community partners. Culturally competent in working with diverse communities. Local travel, and occasional out of town travel, may be required. Bachelor's degree in a social service, public health, policy or public administrationfield; Master's degree preferred. Note: The list generated from this recruitment will be used to fill current and future vacancies . Examples Of Duties The Community Services Program Manager will oversee and provide operational oversight over the programs and services provided by the County Veterans Services Office, the Children's Fund Program, the STEM Program, Community Contracts, Communications, and Community Relations for the CCO Branch. Additional or new programs or initiatives may also be assigned based on Agency need and priorities. The Community Services Program Manager will provide program and staff supervision, budget oversight, strategic planning and performance management, staff recruitment, event coordination, relationship building, contract and performance monitoring and reporting, and special projects as assigned. Specifically, the Community Services Program Manager will be responsible for the Program Management role for the following programs: County Veterans Services Office : Responsible for the County Veterans Services Office operations and financial management of operational budget; Represent San Mateo County at State and Local meetings; Oversight of the Veterans Trust Fund and Veterans Fund; Supervision of the Veterans Officer; Work collaboratively with the Board of Supervisor sponsor and the Veterans Commission on joint projects; Coordinate Special Events and Veteran Summits; Convene monthly staff meetings; Assess and implement quality improvement initiatives; Engage with Community Partners to Expand Outreach and Ensure Timely Communication; Program Development; Performance and Data Dashboard reporting and Programmatic Reviews and reports as needed. Children's Fund Program: Responsible for the Children's Fund program which serves over 4,200 low income and foster children each year through year round and seasonal programs; Financial Management of the program budget and donor giving; Supervision of the Program Coordinator; Recruit seasonal interns; Oversee Volunteer base and perform outreach to encourage volunteerism or donations; Strategic Communications; and Manage program operations to ensure program recognition and program goals are met. County STEM Program: Responsible for the County's Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) Program, including budget management, cultivating relationships with the Board sponsors and various educational and community partners, supervision of the STEM Education Coordinator, contract management, program communications, and oversight of STEM funded programs and events. Community Contracts: Provide contract oversight and monitoring for various community provider contracts, manage budgets, monitor performance, conduct site visits, and report on performance outcomes. Community Relations : Represent the Human Services Agency and the Collaborative Community Outcomes Branch at various community meetings as a collaborative partner for program outreach, information sharing, community problem solving and to ensure a collective impact approach. Provide strategic communication and marketing for CCO programs. Other d uties may include, but are not limited to, the following: implement, plan, direct, coordinate, and evaluate specialized social or community services, activities and programs; participate in the development of goals, objectives, policies, procedures and priorities within one or more specialized service areas; prepare cost estimates and justifications for budget recommendations; monitor and control expenditures to ensure the accomplishment of objectives within an approved budget; negotiate or participate in negotiating contracts with outside vendors, consultants or organizations; administer, monitor and evaluate contracts; participate in or act as liaison with internal or external committees, board and commissions; maintain an effective working relationship with a variety of public and private organizations, including staff in other County departments and agencies; answer questions and provide information to the public; supervise the enforcement of applicable standards, codes and regulations, as required; investigate the sources of outside funds, prepare and submit grant applications and administer secured funds; prepare written reports, policies, procedures, grants and contracts; provide staff assistance to higher level management on program or service issues; select, supervise, train and evaluate supervisory, professional, technical and/or clerical subordinates; and perform related duties as assigned. Qualifications Education and Experience : Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to qualify is: A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in business administration, public administration, sociology, criminology, rehabilitation or a related discipline and two years of experience in a public, health, social services or community-based program that included responsibility for program planning, client or customer services, program evaluation, budget administration, or community resource coordination, of which at least one year included responsible supervisory experience. Knowledge of : Principles and practices of public administration and program management, including planning, implementation, and evaluation; principles and practices of the specific social, community or public services area, including current trends in research, treatment, education, rehabilitation or related services; principles and practices of the assigned social or community services areas, including current trends in research, treatment, education, rehabilitation or related services; principles of budget preparation and monitoring; principles of personnel training, supervision and evaluation and laws, codes and regulations governing the specific social, community or public service program area. Skill/Ability to : Plan, direct coordinate, implement and evaluate program services; work cooperatively with other County departments and public and private organizations; analyze problems accurately, develop recommendations and take appropriate action to resolve them; prepare complex and detailed written reports, procedures, grant applications and contracts; speak effectively to diverse audiences, including professional, clinical and citizen groups; apply principles and techniques of community organization, including community awareness, resource coordination, and mobilization of diverse community groups, as appropriate and train staff and coordinate activities of contractors, volunteer groups and staff. Application/Examination Open & Promotional. Anyone may apply. CurrentCounty of San Mateoand County of San MateoSuperior Court of Californiaemployees with at least six months (1040 hours) of continuous service in a classified regular, probationary, SEIU or AFSCME represented extra-help, or term position prior to the final filing date will receive five points added to their final passing score on this examination. Responses to the supplemental questions must be submitted in addition toour regular employment application form. A resume will not be accepted as a substitute for the required employment application and supplemental questionnaire. The examination will consist of an interview (weight: 100%). Depending on the number of applications,an application appraisal of education and experience may be used in place of other examinations ora screening committee may select those applicants whose education and/or experience appear to best meet the needs of the position based solely on the information provided in the application documents. Because of this screening process, all applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. All examinations will be given in San Mateo County, California and applicants must participate at their own expense. IMPORTANT: Applications for this position will only be accepted online. If you are currently on the County's website, you may click the 'Apply Online' button above. If you are not on the County's website, please go to https://jobs.smcgov.org to apply. ~ TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE ~ Final Filing Date: February 4, 2019 Tentative Application Screening: February 5, 2019 Tentative Panel Interviews: February 25, 2019 and/or February 26, 2019 At the County of San Mateo, we take pride in the way our employees bring together their diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to serve our community's needs. The County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Analyst: Arlene Cahill(011019) (Human Services Manager I - D090)
County of San Mateo, CA
Redwood City, CA, United States
Description The Human Services Agency (HSA) of the County of San Mateois seeking qualifiedcandidates for the position of Human Services Manager II. The current vacancy is in the Economic Self Sufficiency division of the Human ServicesAgency. Under the direct supervisionof the Director of Economic Self-Sufficiency, theHuman Services Manager II is responsible for a number of public assistance program areas includingMedi-Cal,CalFresh,CalWORKs, General Assistance, and CAPI delivered in regional offices throughout the County. Further, the position calls for the development of close, collaborative working relationships with other system of care agencies as well aswith other service providers in the County. In general, the Human Services Manager II: Plans, directs, coordinates, implements, and evaluates comprehensive social or community service programs for a multi-disciplinary human services program area that has county-wide impact. Evaluates goals, objectives, policies, procedures, and outcomes related to programs. Provides leadership and coordination to internal staff, community groups, public and private agencies, advisory boards and volunteers in planning and implementing programs. Provides highly complex staff support to senior level executives. Exercises direct and indirect supervision over managerial, professional, technical and clerical staff, including consultants and contract service provider systems. In addition to having a demonstrated record ofworking in a cooperative manner with other agencies, both public and non-profit, the successful candidate will also have a demonstrated record of establishing strong community partnerships. The Human Services Manager II will provide critical leadership and oversight to program operations, staff supervision and partner engagement. The ideal candidate will possess: A commitment to improving the lives of vulnerable individuals and families and supporting the community. A minimum of 2 years of supervisory experience in the field of providing public assistance programs in the State of California. Current expertise in State/County/Federal rules and regulations including best practices related topublic assistance programs such as Medi-Cal,CalFresh, CalWORKS, and General Assistance. A Bachelor's degree in a social service, policy, public administration or related field. Experience collaborating with other departments, government agencies and community organizations. Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to facilitate diverse groups of people. Superb written and oral communication skills. Strength in analyzing data to resolve problems and/or improve efficiency and outcomes. Skills in community engagement. Ability to provide effective leadership to a diverse workforce. Capability and skill necessary to support and motivate staff at all levels of the organization. A mindset that is strategic, innovative and forward thinking. Strong political acumen. NOTE: The eligible listgenerated from this recruitment may be used to fill future extra-help, term, unclassified,and regular classifiedvacancies. Qualifications Education and Experience: Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to qualify is three years of increasingly responsible experience in a social or community services organization, including significant responsibility for funding, budget development, program utilization, and/or evaluation or coordination of community resources. Knowledge of: Principles and practices of public administration, and program management, including planning, implementation, and evaluation. Principles and methods of social and community services including current trends in Medi-Cal, CalFresh, CalWorks, General Assistance, immigration, homelessness, employment, and poverty reduction. Laws, codes, and regulations governing social and community service programs, and knowledge of county, state, and federal legislative developments applicable to contemporary program or service issues. Organizational and fiscal management within a multi-faceted, community-based program setting. Community resources and public/private services and funding sources. Skill/Ability to: Identify and analyze complex socioeconomic issues and problems. Plan, direct, coordinate, implement and evaluate programs and services on a comprehensive, county-wide level to meet community needs. Integrate a variety of activities and services to achieve program goals, objectives, and priorities. Apply principles and techniques of community organization. Speak effectively to diverse audiences, including client, professional, civic and citizen groups. Maintain cooperative working relationships with other program managers and staff, other agencies and the community. Enlist and mobilize community support for programs. Prepare complex and detailed written reports, program policies, procedures and contracts. Train staff and coordinate activities of contractors, volunteer groups and staff. Application/Examination Open & Promotional. Anyone may apply. CurrentCounty of San Mateoand County of San MateoSuperior Court of Californiaemployees with at least six months (1040 hours) of continuous service in a classified regular, probationary, SEIU or AFSCME represented extra-help, or term position prior to the final filing date will receive five points added to their final passing score on this examination. Responses to the supplemental questions must be submitted in addition toour regular employment application form. A resume will not be accepted as a substitute for the required employment application and supplemental questionnaire. The examination process willconsist of an application screening based on the candidates' application and responses to the supplemental questions.Candidates who pass the application screening will be invited to a panel interview(weight: 100%). Depending on the number of applicants, an application appraisal of education and experience may be used in place of other examinations or further evaluation of work experience may be conducted to group applicants by level of qualification . All applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. All examinations will be given in the County San Mateo, California and applicants must participate at their own expense. IMPORTANT: Applications for this position will only be accepted online. If you are currently on the County's website, you may click the "Apply Online" button above or below. If you are not on the County's website, please go to https://jobs.smcgov.org to apply. ~ TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE ~ Final Filing Date: February 7, 2019 Application Screening: February 20, 2019 Combined Panel Interview: February 27, 2019 and/or February 28, 2019 At the County of San Mateo, we take pride in the way our employees bring together their diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to serve our community's needs. The County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Analyst: Arlene Cahill(01102019)(Human Services Manager II - D091)
Jan 11, 2019
Full Time
Description The Human Services Agency (HSA) of the County of San Mateois seeking qualifiedcandidates for the position of Human Services Manager II. The current vacancy is in the Economic Self Sufficiency division of the Human ServicesAgency. Under the direct supervisionof the Director of Economic Self-Sufficiency, theHuman Services Manager II is responsible for a number of public assistance program areas includingMedi-Cal,CalFresh,CalWORKs, General Assistance, and CAPI delivered in regional offices throughout the County. Further, the position calls for the development of close, collaborative working relationships with other system of care agencies as well aswith other service providers in the County. In general, the Human Services Manager II: Plans, directs, coordinates, implements, and evaluates comprehensive social or community service programs for a multi-disciplinary human services program area that has county-wide impact. Evaluates goals, objectives, policies, procedures, and outcomes related to programs. Provides leadership and coordination to internal staff, community groups, public and private agencies, advisory boards and volunteers in planning and implementing programs. Provides highly complex staff support to senior level executives. Exercises direct and indirect supervision over managerial, professional, technical and clerical staff, including consultants and contract service provider systems. In addition to having a demonstrated record ofworking in a cooperative manner with other agencies, both public and non-profit, the successful candidate will also have a demonstrated record of establishing strong community partnerships. The Human Services Manager II will provide critical leadership and oversight to program operations, staff supervision and partner engagement. The ideal candidate will possess: A commitment to improving the lives of vulnerable individuals and families and supporting the community. A minimum of 2 years of supervisory experience in the field of providing public assistance programs in the State of California. Current expertise in State/County/Federal rules and regulations including best practices related topublic assistance programs such as Medi-Cal,CalFresh, CalWORKS, and General Assistance. A Bachelor's degree in a social service, policy, public administration or related field. Experience collaborating with other departments, government agencies and community organizations. Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to facilitate diverse groups of people. Superb written and oral communication skills. Strength in analyzing data to resolve problems and/or improve efficiency and outcomes. Skills in community engagement. Ability to provide effective leadership to a diverse workforce. Capability and skill necessary to support and motivate staff at all levels of the organization. A mindset that is strategic, innovative and forward thinking. Strong political acumen. NOTE: The eligible listgenerated from this recruitment may be used to fill future extra-help, term, unclassified,and regular classifiedvacancies. Qualifications Education and Experience: Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to qualify is three years of increasingly responsible experience in a social or community services organization, including significant responsibility for funding, budget development, program utilization, and/or evaluation or coordination of community resources. Knowledge of: Principles and practices of public administration, and program management, including planning, implementation, and evaluation. Principles and methods of social and community services including current trends in Medi-Cal, CalFresh, CalWorks, General Assistance, immigration, homelessness, employment, and poverty reduction. Laws, codes, and regulations governing social and community service programs, and knowledge of county, state, and federal legislative developments applicable to contemporary program or service issues. Organizational and fiscal management within a multi-faceted, community-based program setting. Community resources and public/private services and funding sources. Skill/Ability to: Identify and analyze complex socioeconomic issues and problems. Plan, direct, coordinate, implement and evaluate programs and services on a comprehensive, county-wide level to meet community needs. Integrate a variety of activities and services to achieve program goals, objectives, and priorities. Apply principles and techniques of community organization. Speak effectively to diverse audiences, including client, professional, civic and citizen groups. Maintain cooperative working relationships with other program managers and staff, other agencies and the community. Enlist and mobilize community support for programs. Prepare complex and detailed written reports, program policies, procedures and contracts. Train staff and coordinate activities of contractors, volunteer groups and staff. Application/Examination Open & Promotional. Anyone may apply. CurrentCounty of San Mateoand County of San MateoSuperior Court of Californiaemployees with at least six months (1040 hours) of continuous service in a classified regular, probationary, SEIU or AFSCME represented extra-help, or term position prior to the final filing date will receive five points added to their final passing score on this examination. Responses to the supplemental questions must be submitted in addition toour regular employment application form. A resume will not be accepted as a substitute for the required employment application and supplemental questionnaire. The examination process willconsist of an application screening based on the candidates' application and responses to the supplemental questions.Candidates who pass the application screening will be invited to a panel interview(weight: 100%). Depending on the number of applicants, an application appraisal of education and experience may be used in place of other examinations or further evaluation of work experience may be conducted to group applicants by level of qualification . All applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. All examinations will be given in the County San Mateo, California and applicants must participate at their own expense. IMPORTANT: Applications for this position will only be accepted online. If you are currently on the County's website, you may click the "Apply Online" button above or below. If you are not on the County's website, please go to https://jobs.smcgov.org to apply. ~ TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE ~ Final Filing Date: February 7, 2019 Application Screening: February 20, 2019 Combined Panel Interview: February 27, 2019 and/or February 28, 2019 At the County of San Mateo, we take pride in the way our employees bring together their diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to serve our community's needs. The County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Analyst: Arlene Cahill(01102019)(Human Services Manager II - D091)
County of San Mateo, CA
Redwood City, CA, United States
Description San Mateo County Healthis seeking a dynamic leader to join the team at our clinic in South San Francisco. This clinic in northern San Mateo County with adult and pediatric services as well as on-site optometry, ancillary and integrated mental health teams is dedicated to its community and is a site of interest for expansion and renovation in the coming years. Our current opening is a full-time opportunity for a physician leader ready to execute on a vision of providing a robust medical home and continue serving our patients and community in team-based innovative approaches. Key work for this position include - Quality improvement and program development as well as on-site clinical work and supervision of other providers at this smaller site whose roots are in the community. South San Francisco clinic is a part of San Mateo Medical Center, a fully accredited acute/long term care/teaching hospital whose vision is to help every patient live the healthiest life possible. We are a truly integrated health care delivery system offering primary care, specialty, ancillary, inpatient, long term care and emergency services connected through a unified leadership structure and integrated IT systems. We use lean methodology as the core of all our improvement work and we strive to create a community of engaged problem solvers. Key benefits : No inpatient responsibilities. The position offers a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package which includesflexible scheduling options, strong leadership training, County funded malpractice insurance, retirement plans and health benefits for retirees, reimbursement of professional dues and expenses (up to $2,500/year), an additional 5% increase in salary for each qualifying Board certification up to two (2) Boards, administrative leave time at 5 hours per pay period up to 260 hours (this is prorated for part time employees) that can be cashed out up to 50% each Spring, and a wellness program, including exercise classes, worksite massage, and an onsite gym. Ideal Candidate - A successful candidate will have demonstrated skill and success in all or most of the following areas: Communication and Consensus Building: Has had experience bringing diverse viewpoints and stakeholders together successfully to accomplish goals, and commands the trust and respect others. Vision, Initiative, and Innovation: Has a keen interest in team based care and creating a positive patient experience, and has demonstrated innovation and initiative in realizing that vision. Project Management and Teamwork: Has overseen and led complex projects and coordinated interdisciplinary teams. Supervision and mentoring:Has significant experience in supervising and mentoring others. At least two years of experience as a physician in a primary care clinic, a minimum of six months of lead or supervisory experience overseeing a primary care clinic, including direct supervision of licensed staff. Examples Of Duties Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Direct and administer a medical or public health program. Provide clinical supervision and direction to all levels of medical/professional staff including assigning, directing, and monitoring work. Develop and monitor adherence to medical policies, procedures and protocols. Provide consultation services. Advise community physicians regarding public health treatment and practices. Train and supervise interns and residents. Coordinate the work of consulting physicians. Conduct comprehensive medical histories and physical examinations. Prescribe and administer treatment and medication as necessary. Develop standards of medical care for specialty area. Participate in in-service training programs. Supervise medical, professional, and technical and support staff; full supervision includes responsibility for selection, performance evaluation, and corrective action. Perform related duties as assigned. Qualifications Knowledge of: Health care management practices and principles including revenue retrieval. Current developments, trends, and research in a medical specialty. Principles and practices of supervision. Development of medical policies, procedures and protocols. Preparation of comprehensive reports and other correspondence. Pharmacology and psychopharmacology including laws regarding informed consent, dosage ranges, drug incompatibilities, and side effects. Laws, statutes, codes, and regulations related to the specialty area which govern health service providers, and JCAHO and other regulatory requirements. Advanced principles, practices, and techniques of general medicine and its application. Medical diagnosis and treatment. Skill/Ability to: Direct medical programs. Clinically supervise and provide lead direction to medical/professional staff, including physicians. Fully supervise staff, including selection, performance evaluation, and corrective action. Prepare comprehensive reports and correspondence. Apply principles of effective management techniques. Diagnose patients and prescribe treatment or therapy in the designated specialty area. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, their families, hospital staff, community organizations and others. Communicate effectively orally and in writing with individuals within the County or at any level within the Health Services Department. Education and Experience: Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to qualify is: Three years of experience in the designated medical specialty. Board Certification or eligibility for certification in Family Practice, Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, or a related area is highly desirable. Licensure/Certification: License to practice medicine or osteopathy in the State of California. Application/Examination Anyone may apply. A supplemental application form must be submitted in addition to our regular employment application form. Resume or CV will not be accepted as a substitute for the required employment application and supplemental questionnaire. This is a continuous recruitment which may close at any time. The final filing date will be posted 5 days in advance in the County of San MateoHuman Resources Department. The examination process will consist of an application screening (pass/fail) based on the candidates' application and responses to the supplemental questions. Candidates who pass the application screening will be invited to a panel interview (weight: 100%). Depending on the number of applicants, an application appraisal of education and experience may be used in place of other examinations or further evaluation of work experience may be conducted to group applicants by level of qualification . All applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. All examinations will be given in San Mateo County, California and applicants must participate at their own expense. IMPORTANT : Applications for this position will only be accepted online . If you are currently on the County's website, you may click the "Apply Online" button above or below. If you are not on the County's website, please go to https://jobs.smcgov.org to apply. Apply immediately. This recruitment is open on a continuous basis and selections may be made at any time within the process. At the County of San Mateo, we take pride in the way our employees bring together their diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to serve our community's needs. The County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. HR Contact: Kristin Herman (011019) (Supervising Physician - F127)
Jan 11, 2019
Full Time
Description San Mateo County Healthis seeking a dynamic leader to join the team at our clinic in South San Francisco. This clinic in northern San Mateo County with adult and pediatric services as well as on-site optometry, ancillary and integrated mental health teams is dedicated to its community and is a site of interest for expansion and renovation in the coming years. Our current opening is a full-time opportunity for a physician leader ready to execute on a vision of providing a robust medical home and continue serving our patients and community in team-based innovative approaches. Key work for this position include - Quality improvement and program development as well as on-site clinical work and supervision of other providers at this smaller site whose roots are in the community. South San Francisco clinic is a part of San Mateo Medical Center, a fully accredited acute/long term care/teaching hospital whose vision is to help every patient live the healthiest life possible. We are a truly integrated health care delivery system offering primary care, specialty, ancillary, inpatient, long term care and emergency services connected through a unified leadership structure and integrated IT systems. We use lean methodology as the core of all our improvement work and we strive to create a community of engaged problem solvers. Key benefits : No inpatient responsibilities. The position offers a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package which includesflexible scheduling options, strong leadership training, County funded malpractice insurance, retirement plans and health benefits for retirees, reimbursement of professional dues and expenses (up to $2,500/year), an additional 5% increase in salary for each qualifying Board certification up to two (2) Boards, administrative leave time at 5 hours per pay period up to 260 hours (this is prorated for part time employees) that can be cashed out up to 50% each Spring, and a wellness program, including exercise classes, worksite massage, and an onsite gym. Ideal Candidate - A successful candidate will have demonstrated skill and success in all or most of the following areas: Communication and Consensus Building: Has had experience bringing diverse viewpoints and stakeholders together successfully to accomplish goals, and commands the trust and respect others. Vision, Initiative, and Innovation: Has a keen interest in team based care and creating a positive patient experience, and has demonstrated innovation and initiative in realizing that vision. Project Management and Teamwork: Has overseen and led complex projects and coordinated interdisciplinary teams. Supervision and mentoring:Has significant experience in supervising and mentoring others. At least two years of experience as a physician in a primary care clinic, a minimum of six months of lead or supervisory experience overseeing a primary care clinic, including direct supervision of licensed staff. Examples Of Duties Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Direct and administer a medical or public health program. Provide clinical supervision and direction to all levels of medical/professional staff including assigning, directing, and monitoring work. Develop and monitor adherence to medical policies, procedures and protocols. Provide consultation services. Advise community physicians regarding public health treatment and practices. Train and supervise interns and residents. Coordinate the work of consulting physicians. Conduct comprehensive medical histories and physical examinations. Prescribe and administer treatment and medication as necessary. Develop standards of medical care for specialty area. Participate in in-service training programs. Supervise medical, professional, and technical and support staff; full supervision includes responsibility for selection, performance evaluation, and corrective action. Perform related duties as assigned. Qualifications Knowledge of: Health care management practices and principles including revenue retrieval. Current developments, trends, and research in a medical specialty. Principles and practices of supervision. Development of medical policies, procedures and protocols. Preparation of comprehensive reports and other correspondence. Pharmacology and psychopharmacology including laws regarding informed consent, dosage ranges, drug incompatibilities, and side effects. Laws, statutes, codes, and regulations related to the specialty area which govern health service providers, and JCAHO and other regulatory requirements. Advanced principles, practices, and techniques of general medicine and its application. Medical diagnosis and treatment. Skill/Ability to: Direct medical programs. Clinically supervise and provide lead direction to medical/professional staff, including physicians. Fully supervise staff, including selection, performance evaluation, and corrective action. Prepare comprehensive reports and correspondence. Apply principles of effective management techniques. Diagnose patients and prescribe treatment or therapy in the designated specialty area. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, their families, hospital staff, community organizations and others. Communicate effectively orally and in writing with individuals within the County or at any level within the Health Services Department. Education and Experience: Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to qualify is: Three years of experience in the designated medical specialty. Board Certification or eligibility for certification in Family Practice, Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, or a related area is highly desirable. Licensure/Certification: License to practice medicine or osteopathy in the State of California. Application/Examination Anyone may apply. A supplemental application form must be submitted in addition to our regular employment application form. Resume or CV will not be accepted as a substitute for the required employment application and supplemental questionnaire. This is a continuous recruitment which may close at any time. The final filing date will be posted 5 days in advance in the County of San MateoHuman Resources Department. The examination process will consist of an application screening (pass/fail) based on the candidates' application and responses to the supplemental questions. Candidates who pass the application screening will be invited to a panel interview (weight: 100%). Depending on the number of applicants, an application appraisal of education and experience may be used in place of other examinations or further evaluation of work experience may be conducted to group applicants by level of qualification . All applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. All examinations will be given in San Mateo County, California and applicants must participate at their own expense. IMPORTANT : Applications for this position will only be accepted online . If you are currently on the County's website, you may click the "Apply Online" button above or below. If you are not on the County's website, please go to https://jobs.smcgov.org to apply. Apply immediately. This recruitment is open on a continuous basis and selections may be made at any time within the process. At the County of San Mateo, we take pride in the way our employees bring together their diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to serve our community's needs. The County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. HR Contact: Kristin Herman (011019) (Supervising Physician - F127)
HUMAN SERVICES MANAGER II
Economic Self Sufficiency
County of San Mateo $9,521-$11,903/Month
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The Human Services Agency (HSA) of the County of San Mateo is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Human Services Manager II. The current vacancy is in the Economic Self Sufficiency Division of the Human Services Agency. Under the direct supervision of the Director of Economic Self Sufficiency, the Human Services Manager II is responsible for a number of public assistance program areas, including Medi-Cal, CalFresh, CalWORKs, General Assistance and CAPI delivered in regional offices throughout the County. Further, the position calls for the development of close, collaborative working relationships with other system of care agencies as well as with other service providers in the County. In general, the Human Services Manager II:
Plans, directs, coordinates, implements and evaluates comprehensive social or community service programs for a multi-disciplinary human services program area that has county-wide impact.
Evaluates goals, objectives, policies, procedures and outcomes related to programs.
Provides leadership and coordination to internal staff, community groups, public and private agencies, advisory boards and volunteers in planning and implementing programs.
Provides highly complex staff support to senior-level executives.
Exercises direct and indirect supervision over managerial, professional, technical and clerical staff, including consultants and contract service provider systems.
In addition to having a demonstrated record of working in a cooperative manner with other agencies, both public and non-profit, the successful candidate will also have a demonstrated record of establishing strong community partnerships. The Human Services Manager II will provide critical leadership and oversight to program operations, staff supervision and partner engagement. The ideal candidate will possess:
A commitment to improving the lives of vulnerable individuals and families and supporting the community. Â
A minimum of 2 years of supervisory experience in the field of providing public assistance programs in the State of California.
Current expertise in State/County/Federal rules and regulations, including best practices related to public assistance programs such as Medi-Cal, CalFresh, CalWORKS and General Assistance.
A Bachelor's degree in a social service, policy, public administration or related field.
Experience collaborating with other departments, government agencies and community organizations.
Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to facilitate diverse groups of people.
Superb written and oral communication skills.
Strength in analyzing data to resolve problems and/or improve efficiency and outcomes.
Skills in community engagement.
Ability to provide effective leadership to a diverse workforce.
Capability and skill necessary to support and motivate staff at all levels of the organization.
A mindset that is strategic, innovative and forward thinking.
Strong political acumen.
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Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to qualify is three years of increasingly responsible experience in a social or community services organization, including significant responsibility for funding, budget development, program utilization, and/or evaluation or coordination of community resources.
Final Filing Date: February 7, 2019
To learn more about the position and to apply online, visit our website at http://jobs.smcgov.org . Applications are only accepted online. EOE
Jan 10, 2019
Full Time
HUMAN SERVICES MANAGER II
Economic Self Sufficiency
County of San Mateo $9,521-$11,903/Month
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The Human Services Agency (HSA) of the County of San Mateo is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Human Services Manager II. The current vacancy is in the Economic Self Sufficiency Division of the Human Services Agency. Under the direct supervision of the Director of Economic Self Sufficiency, the Human Services Manager II is responsible for a number of public assistance program areas, including Medi-Cal, CalFresh, CalWORKs, General Assistance and CAPI delivered in regional offices throughout the County. Further, the position calls for the development of close, collaborative working relationships with other system of care agencies as well as with other service providers in the County. In general, the Human Services Manager II:
Plans, directs, coordinates, implements and evaluates comprehensive social or community service programs for a multi-disciplinary human services program area that has county-wide impact.
Evaluates goals, objectives, policies, procedures and outcomes related to programs.
Provides leadership and coordination to internal staff, community groups, public and private agencies, advisory boards and volunteers in planning and implementing programs.
Provides highly complex staff support to senior-level executives.
Exercises direct and indirect supervision over managerial, professional, technical and clerical staff, including consultants and contract service provider systems.
In addition to having a demonstrated record of working in a cooperative manner with other agencies, both public and non-profit, the successful candidate will also have a demonstrated record of establishing strong community partnerships. The Human Services Manager II will provide critical leadership and oversight to program operations, staff supervision and partner engagement. The ideal candidate will possess:
A commitment to improving the lives of vulnerable individuals and families and supporting the community. Â
A minimum of 2 years of supervisory experience in the field of providing public assistance programs in the State of California.
Current expertise in State/County/Federal rules and regulations, including best practices related to public assistance programs such as Medi-Cal, CalFresh, CalWORKS and General Assistance.
A Bachelor's degree in a social service, policy, public administration or related field.
Experience collaborating with other departments, government agencies and community organizations.
Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to facilitate diverse groups of people.
Superb written and oral communication skills.
Strength in analyzing data to resolve problems and/or improve efficiency and outcomes.
Skills in community engagement.
Ability to provide effective leadership to a diverse workforce.
Capability and skill necessary to support and motivate staff at all levels of the organization.
A mindset that is strategic, innovative and forward thinking.
Strong political acumen.
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Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to qualify is three years of increasingly responsible experience in a social or community services organization, including significant responsibility for funding, budget development, program utilization, and/or evaluation or coordination of community resources.
Final Filing Date: February 7, 2019
To learn more about the position and to apply online, visit our website at http://jobs.smcgov.org . Applications are only accepted online. EOE
County of San Mateo, CA
Redwood City, CA, United States
Description The County of San Mateo Sheriff's Office is seeking highly dedicated candidates with excellent presentation and collaboration skills for the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) District Coordinator position in the Office of Emergency Services. The Sheriff's Office of Emergency Services/Homeland Security (OES) develops and coordinates preparedness and mitigation projects to ensure adequate emergency response readiness and capabilities that minimize loss of life and property in a disaster. Projects and services extended to cities participating in a joint powers agreement include hazard and emergency planning, training, emergency exercises, public and special subject education, communication services, general administration, resources coordination and field response. The incumbent will primarily focus on providing CERT training in the community. The goal is to train members of neighborhoods, communities of faith, school staff/students, businesses, scouting organizations, clubs, amateur radio emergency services and other related audiences in basic response skills. CERT members are then integrated into the emergency response capability for their area. The ideal candidate will have the following knowledge, skills, abilities and attributes: Experience with providing CERT training at various levels of the community; Possession of a Certified Emergency Management (C.E.M) certificate or have completion of FEMA Emergency Management Professional Series; Knowledge of principles and practices associated with organizing, planning, managing, and supervising resources and personnel; An understanding of federal, state and local emergency services organizations, programs and objectives; Knowledge of emergency plan development and implementation; Experience in using effective techniques in public speaking before a variety of audiences; The ability to work independently as well as in a team environment; Excellent written communication skills including experience in proposal, report and grant writing; Computer skills and a knowledge of variety of software programs; Proven ability to work with a wide variety of disciplines including police, fire, and emergency medical personnel in the field and in the office. The current vacancy is an unclassified position: Unclassified positions are at will positions and are not covered by County of San Mateo Civil Service Rules. Benefits are equal to classified employees in the same job classification. However, the eligible list generated as a result of this recruitment may be used to fill future temporary, unclassified and permanent classified vacancies. Examples Of Duties Plan and present ongoing CERT training exercises, drills, and other emergency services training programs for municipal employees and other related individuals and agencies. Assist in implementation of policies and programs of the Sheriff's Office of Emergency Services pursuant to the terms and provisions of the governing joint powers agreement. Develop, review and update emergency operational plans. Develop, review and update detailed standard operating procedures, checklists and resource documents. Compile data and prepare program papers and progress reports for the jurisdictions served. Act as information, education and/or resource officer for the jurisdictions served. Speak to civic groups, clubs and organizations to promote CERT and other emergency services programs encouraging public understanding and support. Work cooperatively with Fire Departments to encourage interaction between CERT and fire personnel and with office staff on area-wide projects and in training programs. Qualifications Education and Experience: Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to qualify is two years of experience in a position with responsibility for assisting in program planning, development and budgeting. Knowledge of: Modern methods of organization, planning, emergency management and supervision; basic federal, state and local emergency services organizations, programs and objectives; and principles of staff training and development. Skill/Ability to: Deal cooperatively and effectively with a wide range of individuals and groups; be self-directed in terms of project identification and development; plan and direct the use of resources and personnel; and write and speak effectively. Other Requirement: Pass a detailed background investigation conducted by the Sheriff's Office prior to appointment. Participation in the Sheriff's OES on-call response rotation schedule. Application/Examination Open and Promotional. Anyone may apply. Current County of San Mateo and County of San Mateo Superior Court of California employees with at least six months (1040 hours) of continuous service in a classified regular, probationary, SEIU or AFSCME represented extra-help/term position prior to the final filing date will receive five points added to their final passing score on this examination. The examination process will consist of an application screening (weight: Pass/Fail) based on the candidates' application and responses to the supplemental questions.Candidates who pass the application screening will be invited to a panel interview (weight: 100%). Depending on the number of applicants, an application appraisal of education and experience may be used in place of other examinations or further evaluation of work experience may be conducted to group applicants by level of qualification . All applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. All examinations will be given in San Mateo County, California and applicants must participate at their own expense. IMPORTANT : Applications for this position will only be accepted online. If you are currently on the County's website, you may click the "Apply Online" button above or below. If you are not on the County's website, please go to https://jobs.smcgov.org/ to apply. Online applications must be received by the Human Resources Department before midnight on the final filing date. Tentative Recruitment Schedule : Final Filing Date: January 22, 2019 Application Screening: Week of January 28, 2019 Panel Interview: February 11 and/or February 12, 2019 At the County of San Mateo, we welcome and celebrate the diversity of our employees, and strive to create a workplace where they feel valued every day. County of San Mateo is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. HRContact: Mandy Singh (01082019) (District Coordinator Sheriff's Office of Emergency Services - B321)
Jan 09, 2019
Full Time
Description The County of San Mateo Sheriff's Office is seeking highly dedicated candidates with excellent presentation and collaboration skills for the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) District Coordinator position in the Office of Emergency Services. The Sheriff's Office of Emergency Services/Homeland Security (OES) develops and coordinates preparedness and mitigation projects to ensure adequate emergency response readiness and capabilities that minimize loss of life and property in a disaster. Projects and services extended to cities participating in a joint powers agreement include hazard and emergency planning, training, emergency exercises, public and special subject education, communication services, general administration, resources coordination and field response. The incumbent will primarily focus on providing CERT training in the community. The goal is to train members of neighborhoods, communities of faith, school staff/students, businesses, scouting organizations, clubs, amateur radio emergency services and other related audiences in basic response skills. CERT members are then integrated into the emergency response capability for their area. The ideal candidate will have the following knowledge, skills, abilities and attributes: Experience with providing CERT training at various levels of the community; Possession of a Certified Emergency Management (C.E.M) certificate or have completion of FEMA Emergency Management Professional Series; Knowledge of principles and practices associated with organizing, planning, managing, and supervising resources and personnel; An understanding of federal, state and local emergency services organizations, programs and objectives; Knowledge of emergency plan development and implementation; Experience in using effective techniques in public speaking before a variety of audiences; The ability to work independently as well as in a team environment; Excellent written communication skills including experience in proposal, report and grant writing; Computer skills and a knowledge of variety of software programs; Proven ability to work with a wide variety of disciplines including police, fire, and emergency medical personnel in the field and in the office. The current vacancy is an unclassified position: Unclassified positions are at will positions and are not covered by County of San Mateo Civil Service Rules. Benefits are equal to classified employees in the same job classification. However, the eligible list generated as a result of this recruitment may be used to fill future temporary, unclassified and permanent classified vacancies. Examples Of Duties Plan and present ongoing CERT training exercises, drills, and other emergency services training programs for municipal employees and other related individuals and agencies. Assist in implementation of policies and programs of the Sheriff's Office of Emergency Services pursuant to the terms and provisions of the governing joint powers agreement. Develop, review and update emergency operational plans. Develop, review and update detailed standard operating procedures, checklists and resource documents. Compile data and prepare program papers and progress reports for the jurisdictions served. Act as information, education and/or resource officer for the jurisdictions served. Speak to civic groups, clubs and organizations to promote CERT and other emergency services programs encouraging public understanding and support. Work cooperatively with Fire Departments to encourage interaction between CERT and fire personnel and with office staff on area-wide projects and in training programs. Qualifications Education and Experience: Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to qualify is two years of experience in a position with responsibility for assisting in program planning, development and budgeting. Knowledge of: Modern methods of organization, planning, emergency management and supervision; basic federal, state and local emergency services organizations, programs and objectives; and principles of staff training and development. Skill/Ability to: Deal cooperatively and effectively with a wide range of individuals and groups; be self-directed in terms of project identification and development; plan and direct the use of resources and personnel; and write and speak effectively. Other Requirement: Pass a detailed background investigation conducted by the Sheriff's Office prior to appointment. Participation in the Sheriff's OES on-call response rotation schedule. Application/Examination Open and Promotional. Anyone may apply. Current County of San Mateo and County of San Mateo Superior Court of California employees with at least six months (1040 hours) of continuous service in a classified regular, probationary, SEIU or AFSCME represented extra-help/term position prior to the final filing date will receive five points added to their final passing score on this examination. The examination process will consist of an application screening (weight: Pass/Fail) based on the candidates' application and responses to the supplemental questions.Candidates who pass the application screening will be invited to a panel interview (weight: 100%). Depending on the number of applicants, an application appraisal of education and experience may be used in place of other examinations or further evaluation of work experience may be conducted to group applicants by level of qualification . All applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. All examinations will be given in San Mateo County, California and applicants must participate at their own expense. IMPORTANT : Applications for this position will only be accepted online. If you are currently on the County's website, you may click the "Apply Online" button above or below. If you are not on the County's website, please go to https://jobs.smcgov.org/ to apply. Online applications must be received by the Human Resources Department before midnight on the final filing date. Tentative Recruitment Schedule : Final Filing Date: January 22, 2019 Application Screening: Week of January 28, 2019 Panel Interview: February 11 and/or February 12, 2019 At the County of San Mateo, we welcome and celebrate the diversity of our employees, and strive to create a workplace where they feel valued every day. County of San Mateo is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. HRContact: Mandy Singh (01082019) (District Coordinator Sheriff's Office of Emergency Services - B321)
County of San Mateo, CA
Redwood City, CA, United States
Description The San Mateo County Health System is seeking a dedicated and hardworking Healthy Economy Intern to join the Health Policy and Planning (HPP) team, a program within the Public Health, Policy and Planning Division. The HPP Internship Program is designed to provide work opportunities and practical learning experiences in public health, policy, planning, and research, with an emphasis in health equity and place-based primary prevention. HPP Framework: Primary Prevention & Health Equity There is a growing recognition that where we live, work, play, and go to school shape our health. HPP focuses on building healthy, equitable communities that prevent people from getting sick in the first place. HPP works to ensure all people have the opportunity for health and wellbeing and seeks to build health equity by addressing the root causes of poor health, such as the social, economic, and physical conditions around us. To achieve this goal, HPP employs expertise in policy, planning, research, equity, epidemiology, communications, and advocacy. HPP has a particular focus on supporting populations with higher rates of preventable health issues and in places with the fewest opportunities for health. HPP is currently focused on four areas of work: Stable and affordable housing: protects health and provides the ability to engage in healthy opportunities. Complete neighborhoods: make it easy for residents to be healthy every day in their own communities. High quality education: creates pathways to better health. Strong local economy: builds household financial security for all. To learn more about HPP's work visit www.gethealthysmc.org. Examples Of Duties Internship Overview: Healthy Economy Intern The focus of the internship project will be to assist Health System staff in a) researching and implementing anchor strategies to maximize institutional resources' ability to address economic determinants of health; b) exploring the health impacts of fees and fines on vulnerable residents. More specifically, the intern will work on the following tasks: Support implementation of inclusive hiring pilot project Assist staff in identifying opportunities to implement inclusive procurement policies: surveying County procurement policies, map existing assets and programs, and research model interventions Conduct research, map key stakeholders, examine best practices and develop internal documents and communication materials to help staff better understand how fees and fines impact the financial security and health of vulnerable residents Qualifications The ideal candidate will have: Background in Economic and Workforce development or community development. Understanding of the intersection between the public health and economic and workforce development fields and knowledge of principles of health equity and how place impacts health. Knowledge of community economic and workforce development policies and programs. Interest and dedication to advancing health and equity demonstrated through work experience and/or personal experience having been adversely affected by health inequities. Strong skills in data collection, data analysis and qualitative research. Ability to review technical and policy documents/publications, synthesize complex data, and identify recommendations. Strong writing skills and experience in writing policy briefs/reports. Strong communication and people skills. Strong organizations and time management skills and ability to work independently toward excellent work outcomes. Eligibility Current graduate level students and recent graduates - up to one year after graduation date - are eligible to apply. You may not be a current San Mateo County employee. Successful applicants will possess a deep passion for addressing health inequities and experience working to change them. Relevant experience may include: Personal or family experience dealing with inequitable economic, social, health and educational systems and environments. For instance: being the first in your family to attend higher-education, growing up in a low-income neighborhood, experiencing housing/financial instability, or facing racial/ethnic or other types of discrimination. Professional experience in programs that promote equity (this can be through a multitude of intervention types and variety of locations or organizations). Internship Term & Pay This HPP Internship program runs year round. The Winter/Spring Internship cycle starts immediately and runs until June 2019. The intern must commit to working between 16-20 hours per week . Reasonable timeframe adjustments can be negotiated. Current graduate students pay starts at $24.00 per hour depending on experience. Application/Examination How to Apply Complete an application by clicking on the link here . After you have filled outan application from the link,please submityour completed applicationto HPPinternship@smcgov.org with the following required attachments: Cover Letter: Please describe your interest in and qualifications for this internship in the cover letter including position you are applying for. Resume Completed application and supplemental questionnaire (see next page) The application deadline for the Winter/Spring Internship is open until filled . Only completed applications will be reviewed; please contact us if you do not receive a confirmation we received your application. If selected, you will be invited for an interview. In-person interviews are strongly preferred, but telephone interviews can be arranged if needed. Questions Rosa Torpis, Program Coordinator 225 37th Avenue, 1st Floor, San Mateo, CA 94403 Telephone: (650) 573-2462 E-mail: hppinternship@smcgov.org www.facebook.com/GetHealthySMC www.twitter.com/ GetHealthySMC
Jan 09, 2019
Full Time
Description The San Mateo County Health System is seeking a dedicated and hardworking Healthy Economy Intern to join the Health Policy and Planning (HPP) team, a program within the Public Health, Policy and Planning Division. The HPP Internship Program is designed to provide work opportunities and practical learning experiences in public health, policy, planning, and research, with an emphasis in health equity and place-based primary prevention. HPP Framework: Primary Prevention & Health Equity There is a growing recognition that where we live, work, play, and go to school shape our health. HPP focuses on building healthy, equitable communities that prevent people from getting sick in the first place. HPP works to ensure all people have the opportunity for health and wellbeing and seeks to build health equity by addressing the root causes of poor health, such as the social, economic, and physical conditions around us. To achieve this goal, HPP employs expertise in policy, planning, research, equity, epidemiology, communications, and advocacy. HPP has a particular focus on supporting populations with higher rates of preventable health issues and in places with the fewest opportunities for health. HPP is currently focused on four areas of work: Stable and affordable housing: protects health and provides the ability to engage in healthy opportunities. Complete neighborhoods: make it easy for residents to be healthy every day in their own communities. High quality education: creates pathways to better health. Strong local economy: builds household financial security for all. To learn more about HPP's work visit www.gethealthysmc.org. Examples Of Duties Internship Overview: Healthy Economy Intern The focus of the internship project will be to assist Health System staff in a) researching and implementing anchor strategies to maximize institutional resources' ability to address economic determinants of health; b) exploring the health impacts of fees and fines on vulnerable residents. More specifically, the intern will work on the following tasks: Support implementation of inclusive hiring pilot project Assist staff in identifying opportunities to implement inclusive procurement policies: surveying County procurement policies, map existing assets and programs, and research model interventions Conduct research, map key stakeholders, examine best practices and develop internal documents and communication materials to help staff better understand how fees and fines impact the financial security and health of vulnerable residents Qualifications The ideal candidate will have: Background in Economic and Workforce development or community development. Understanding of the intersection between the public health and economic and workforce development fields and knowledge of principles of health equity and how place impacts health. Knowledge of community economic and workforce development policies and programs. Interest and dedication to advancing health and equity demonstrated through work experience and/or personal experience having been adversely affected by health inequities. Strong skills in data collection, data analysis and qualitative research. Ability to review technical and policy documents/publications, synthesize complex data, and identify recommendations. Strong writing skills and experience in writing policy briefs/reports. Strong communication and people skills. Strong organizations and time management skills and ability to work independently toward excellent work outcomes. Eligibility Current graduate level students and recent graduates - up to one year after graduation date - are eligible to apply. You may not be a current San Mateo County employee. Successful applicants will possess a deep passion for addressing health inequities and experience working to change them. Relevant experience may include: Personal or family experience dealing with inequitable economic, social, health and educational systems and environments. For instance: being the first in your family to attend higher-education, growing up in a low-income neighborhood, experiencing housing/financial instability, or facing racial/ethnic or other types of discrimination. Professional experience in programs that promote equity (this can be through a multitude of intervention types and variety of locations or organizations). Internship Term & Pay This HPP Internship program runs year round. The Winter/Spring Internship cycle starts immediately and runs until June 2019. The intern must commit to working between 16-20 hours per week . Reasonable timeframe adjustments can be negotiated. Current graduate students pay starts at $24.00 per hour depending on experience. Application/Examination How to Apply Complete an application by clicking on the link here . After you have filled outan application from the link,please submityour completed applicationto HPPinternship@smcgov.org with the following required attachments: Cover Letter: Please describe your interest in and qualifications for this internship in the cover letter including position you are applying for. Resume Completed application and supplemental questionnaire (see next page) The application deadline for the Winter/Spring Internship is open until filled . Only completed applications will be reviewed; please contact us if you do not receive a confirmation we received your application. If selected, you will be invited for an interview. In-person interviews are strongly preferred, but telephone interviews can be arranged if needed. Questions Rosa Torpis, Program Coordinator 225 37th Avenue, 1st Floor, San Mateo, CA 94403 Telephone: (650) 573-2462 E-mail: hppinternship@smcgov.org www.facebook.com/GetHealthySMC www.twitter.com/ GetHealthySMC
County of San Mateo, CA
Redwood City, CA, United States
Description Note: This recruitment schedule was amended on Thursday, November 9, 2017 to extend the Final Filing Date. This recruitment has been changed to "Continuous." NOTE: This recruitment schedule was amended on Wednesday, October 25, 2017 to extend the closing date. Final Closing Date will be Thursday, November 9, 2017. County of San Mateo Health System is excited to be able to offer a unique job opportunity to well-qualified individuals for the position of Supervising Nurse Practitioner (Supervising NP) as part of the County of San Mateo Obstetrics and Gynecology team. This is a full-time , benefited position. The successful hire will receive direction from theMedical Director of Specialty Care and will exercise supervision over assigned Obstetrics and Gynecology NPs, who are located in three clinics (San Mateo Main Campus, CoastsideClinic, and Fair Oaks Health Center). The supervisory scope includes quality improvement, program development, on-site and remote supervision of nurse practitioners, and continuing partnership with the contracted Obstetrics and Gynecology group. This classification is distinguished from the Nurse Practitioner Series for having full administrative supervisory responsibility over other Nurse Practitioners. Clinical supervision of assigned staff is provided by the medical director, supervising physician, contracted physician and/or manager. The Practitioner will work within all clinical areas that serve our Obstetrics and Gynecology patients. Work may include both clinical and administration support throughout San Mateo Medical Center. San Mateo Medical Center is a fully accredited acute/long term care/teaching hospital whose vision is to help every patient live the healthiest life possible. We are an integrated health care delivery system offering primary care, specialty, ancillary, inpatient, long term care and emergency services connected through a unified leadership structure and integrated IT systems. We use Lean methodology as the core of all our improvement work and we strive to create a community of engaged problem solvers. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated skill and success in all or most of the following areas: Communication and Consensus Building: has experience bringing diverse viewpoints and stakeholders together successfully to accomplish goals, and commands the trust and respect of others. Vision, Initiative, and Innovation: has a keen interest in team based care and creating a positive patient experience, and has demonstrated innovation and initiative in realizing that vision. Project Management and Teamwork: has overseen and led complex projects and coordinated interdisciplinary teams. Supervision and mentoring:has significant experience in supervising and mentoring others. At least two years of experience as a Practitioner, ideally in an Obstetrics and Gynecology clinic, a minimum of six months of lead or supervisory experience overseeing clinic care. NOTE: The eligible listgenerated from this recruitment may be used to fill future extra-help, term, unclassified,and regular classifiedvacancies. Examples Of Duties Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Work with our contracted Obstetrics and Gynecology Physician group in establishing and meeting quality metrics and goals for patient care Establishing workflow process andstandardizing the clinical practice throughout San Mateo Medical Center (SMMC) system. Supervise the Nurse Practitioners that work in the all Obstetrics and Gynecology clinics in SMMC, this includes selection, performance evaluation, and corrective action. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, their families, hospital staff, community organizations and others. Work with our Quality process (LEAP) to have meaningful, data driven improvements in work flow and quality. Work with Core team in each location to standardize and ensure best use of resources to meet patient quality care. Work with referring providers to improve referring patterns and communications throughout SMMC. Perform related duties as assigned. Qualifications Knowledge of: Principles of personnel training, supervision and evaluation, as well as hiring and selection; principles, practices and procedures used in the detection, diagnosis and treatment of common health problems as related to the clinical specialty; laws, statutes, codes, and regulations related to the specialty area which govern health service providers, and Joint Commission and other regulatory requirements; fundamentals of clinical medicine as related to the clinical specialty of the Clinic or Service; drugs commonly used in the area of specialty including the indications of their use, anticipated therapeutic effect, side effects and untoward reactions and contraindications; safety and infection control practices and procedures; normal and abnormal values of laboratory tests and their clinical significance; operations and care of medical equipment and instruments used in the area of specialty; laws and regulations pertinent to the practice of nursing and medicine applicable to assigned specialty; community resources and referral systems; and provisions of the Nurse Practice Act. Skill/Ability to: Supervise and coordinate administrative and operational activities related to assigned clinic or program; coordinate activities with other departments or programs within the Medical Center and the County; direct and participate in the analysis of a wide variety of moderate to complex operational problems and make effective operational and/or procedural recommendations; interpret policies, guidelines and procedures; develop recommendations for improvements, as necessary; supervise, evaluate and train assigned personnel; communicate effectively both orally and in writing; assess the health status of patients; provide health care services including the taking of a complete medical history, doing complete physical examination and other related clinical procedures; identify and manage health problems common in the area of specialty; develop and implement treatment plans for patients according to policies and protocol; analyze and interpret health information/data including results of laboratory testing; establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, professional staff and others; follow safety practices and procedures; and maintain accurate records and preparing reports. Education and Experience : Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to qualify is three years of practice within specialty area or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Licensure/Certification: Possession of a California license as a Registered Nurse. Possession of a California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN) Nurse Practitioner Certification. Possession of a California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN) Furnishing Number. Possession of a DEA Number. Application/Examination Open & Promotional. Anyone may apply. Current San Mateo County and San Mateo County Superior Court employees with at least six months (1040 hours) of continuous service in a classified regular, probationary, SEIU or AFSCME represented extra-help/term position prior to the final filing date will receive five points added to their final passing score on this examination. Thorough and detailed responses to the supplementalquestions must be submitted in addition to the standard San Mateo County employment application. A resume will not be accepted as a substitute for the required employment application and supplemental questionnaire. This is a continuous recruitment which may close at any time. The final filing date will be posted five days in advance on this job announcement. The examination process will consist of an application screening (pass/fail) based on the candidate's application and responses to the supplemental questions. Candidates who pass the application screening will be invited to a panel interview (weight: 100%). Depending on the number of applicants, an application appraisal of education and experience may be used in place of other examinations, or further evaluation of work experience may be conducted to group applicants by level of qualification. Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. All examinations will be given in San Mateo County, California, and applicants must participate at their own expense. Apply immediately. This recruitment is open on a continuous basis and selections may be made at any time within the process. TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE Final Filing Date : TBD Application Screening: TBD Panel Interview: TBD IMPORTANT: Applications for this position will only be accepted online. If you are currently on the County's website, you may click the "Apply Online" above or below. If you are not on the County's website, please go to http://jobs.smcgov.org to apply. At the County of San Mateo, we take pride in the way our employees bring together their diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to serve our community's needs. The County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Analyst: Carolyn Burns(101217) (Supervising Nurse Practitioner - F008) Keywords: Nurse, Supervisor, NP, Nurse Practitioner
Jan 07, 2019
Full Time
Description Note: This recruitment schedule was amended on Thursday, November 9, 2017 to extend the Final Filing Date. This recruitment has been changed to "Continuous." NOTE: This recruitment schedule was amended on Wednesday, October 25, 2017 to extend the closing date. Final Closing Date will be Thursday, November 9, 2017. County of San Mateo Health System is excited to be able to offer a unique job opportunity to well-qualified individuals for the position of Supervising Nurse Practitioner (Supervising NP) as part of the County of San Mateo Obstetrics and Gynecology team. This is a full-time , benefited position. The successful hire will receive direction from theMedical Director of Specialty Care and will exercise supervision over assigned Obstetrics and Gynecology NPs, who are located in three clinics (San Mateo Main Campus, CoastsideClinic, and Fair Oaks Health Center). The supervisory scope includes quality improvement, program development, on-site and remote supervision of nurse practitioners, and continuing partnership with the contracted Obstetrics and Gynecology group. This classification is distinguished from the Nurse Practitioner Series for having full administrative supervisory responsibility over other Nurse Practitioners. Clinical supervision of assigned staff is provided by the medical director, supervising physician, contracted physician and/or manager. The Practitioner will work within all clinical areas that serve our Obstetrics and Gynecology patients. Work may include both clinical and administration support throughout San Mateo Medical Center. San Mateo Medical Center is a fully accredited acute/long term care/teaching hospital whose vision is to help every patient live the healthiest life possible. We are an integrated health care delivery system offering primary care, specialty, ancillary, inpatient, long term care and emergency services connected through a unified leadership structure and integrated IT systems. We use Lean methodology as the core of all our improvement work and we strive to create a community of engaged problem solvers. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated skill and success in all or most of the following areas: Communication and Consensus Building: has experience bringing diverse viewpoints and stakeholders together successfully to accomplish goals, and commands the trust and respect of others. Vision, Initiative, and Innovation: has a keen interest in team based care and creating a positive patient experience, and has demonstrated innovation and initiative in realizing that vision. Project Management and Teamwork: has overseen and led complex projects and coordinated interdisciplinary teams. Supervision and mentoring:has significant experience in supervising and mentoring others. At least two years of experience as a Practitioner, ideally in an Obstetrics and Gynecology clinic, a minimum of six months of lead or supervisory experience overseeing clinic care. NOTE: The eligible listgenerated from this recruitment may be used to fill future extra-help, term, unclassified,and regular classifiedvacancies. Examples Of Duties Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Work with our contracted Obstetrics and Gynecology Physician group in establishing and meeting quality metrics and goals for patient care Establishing workflow process andstandardizing the clinical practice throughout San Mateo Medical Center (SMMC) system. Supervise the Nurse Practitioners that work in the all Obstetrics and Gynecology clinics in SMMC, this includes selection, performance evaluation, and corrective action. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, their families, hospital staff, community organizations and others. Work with our Quality process (LEAP) to have meaningful, data driven improvements in work flow and quality. Work with Core team in each location to standardize and ensure best use of resources to meet patient quality care. Work with referring providers to improve referring patterns and communications throughout SMMC. Perform related duties as assigned. Qualifications Knowledge of: Principles of personnel training, supervision and evaluation, as well as hiring and selection; principles, practices and procedures used in the detection, diagnosis and treatment of common health problems as related to the clinical specialty; laws, statutes, codes, and regulations related to the specialty area which govern health service providers, and Joint Commission and other regulatory requirements; fundamentals of clinical medicine as related to the clinical specialty of the Clinic or Service; drugs commonly used in the area of specialty including the indications of their use, anticipated therapeutic effect, side effects and untoward reactions and contraindications; safety and infection control practices and procedures; normal and abnormal values of laboratory tests and their clinical significance; operations and care of medical equipment and instruments used in the area of specialty; laws and regulations pertinent to the practice of nursing and medicine applicable to assigned specialty; community resources and referral systems; and provisions of the Nurse Practice Act. Skill/Ability to: Supervise and coordinate administrative and operational activities related to assigned clinic or program; coordinate activities with other departments or programs within the Medical Center and the County; direct and participate in the analysis of a wide variety of moderate to complex operational problems and make effective operational and/or procedural recommendations; interpret policies, guidelines and procedures; develop recommendations for improvements, as necessary; supervise, evaluate and train assigned personnel; communicate effectively both orally and in writing; assess the health status of patients; provide health care services including the taking of a complete medical history, doing complete physical examination and other related clinical procedures; identify and manage health problems common in the area of specialty; develop and implement treatment plans for patients according to policies and protocol; analyze and interpret health information/data including results of laboratory testing; establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, professional staff and others; follow safety practices and procedures; and maintain accurate records and preparing reports. Education and Experience : Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to qualify is three years of practice within specialty area or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Licensure/Certification: Possession of a California license as a Registered Nurse. Possession of a California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN) Nurse Practitioner Certification. Possession of a California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN) Furnishing Number. Possession of a DEA Number. Application/Examination Open & Promotional. Anyone may apply. Current San Mateo County and San Mateo County Superior Court employees with at least six months (1040 hours) of continuous service in a classified regular, probationary, SEIU or AFSCME represented extra-help/term position prior to the final filing date will receive five points added to their final passing score on this examination. Thorough and detailed responses to the supplementalquestions must be submitted in addition to the standard San Mateo County employment application. A resume will not be accepted as a substitute for the required employment application and supplemental questionnaire. This is a continuous recruitment which may close at any time. The final filing date will be posted five days in advance on this job announcement. The examination process will consist of an application screening (pass/fail) based on the candidate's application and responses to the supplemental questions. Candidates who pass the application screening will be invited to a panel interview (weight: 100%). Depending on the number of applicants, an application appraisal of education and experience may be used in place of other examinations, or further evaluation of work experience may be conducted to group applicants by level of qualification. Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. All examinations will be given in San Mateo County, California, and applicants must participate at their own expense. Apply immediately. This recruitment is open on a continuous basis and selections may be made at any time within the process. TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE Final Filing Date : TBD Application Screening: TBD Panel Interview: TBD IMPORTANT: Applications for this position will only be accepted online. If you are currently on the County's website, you may click the "Apply Online" above or below. If you are not on the County's website, please go to http://jobs.smcgov.org to apply. At the County of San Mateo, we take pride in the way our employees bring together their diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to serve our community's needs. The County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Analyst: Carolyn Burns(101217) (Supervising Nurse Practitioner - F008) Keywords: Nurse, Supervisor, NP, Nurse Practitioner
County of San Mateo, CA
Redwood City, CA, United States
Description San Mateo County Health seeks leaders to join our integrated Health System as head of one of our high performing clinical teams. This is a full-time opportunity to oversee the excellent team work at Half Moon Bay's beautiful health center. Ideal candidates are energetic leaders interested in improving patient centered approaches to care and have experience in change management. They are skilled problem solvers who can support data driven standard processes to ensure every patient receives the same level of quality care. Adult, pediatric, gynecology and dental teams at Coastside Health Center work together to provide compassionate and complete care to this community. Onsite Behavioral health, social work and pharmacist support as well as strong RN presence create a team based approach serving over three thousand patients. The Supervising Physician works in concert with manager and nursing leadership to lead local quality improvement work and program development in addition to direct on-site clinical work and supervision of the provider team. This clinic is part of San Mateo Medical Center, a fully accredited acute/long term care/teaching hospital whose vision is to help every patient live the healthiest life possible. We are a truly integrated health care delivery system connected through a unified leadership structure. Lean methodology is the core of all our improvement work we are creating a community of engaged problem solvers. Additional benefits : The position offers a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package which includesflexible scheduling options, strong leadership training, County funded malpractice insurance, retirement plans and health benefits for retirees, reimbursement of professional dues and expenses (up to $2,500/year), an additional 5% increase in salary for each qualifying Board certification up to two (2) Boards, administrative leave time at 5 hours per pay period up to 260 hours (this is prorated for part time employees) that can be cashed out up to 50% each Spring, and a wellness program, including exercise classes, worksite massage, and an onsite gym. Ideal Candidate - A successful candidate will have demonstrated skill and success in the following areas: Communication and Consensus Building: Has had experience bringing diverse viewpoints and stakeholdelers together successfully to accomplish goals, and commands the trust and respect others. Vision, Initiative, and Innovation: Has a keen interest in team based care and creating a positive patient experience, and has demonstrated innovation and initiative in realizing that vision. Project Management and Teamwork: Has overseen and successfully led complex projects and coordinated interdisciplinary teams. Supervision and mentoring: Has significant experience in supervising and mentoring others. At least two years of experience as a physician in a primary care clinic, a minimum of six months of lead or supervisory experience overseeing a primary care clinic, including direct supervision of licensed staff. Examples Of Duties Direct and administer a medical program. Provide clinical supervision and direction to all levels of medical/professional staff including assigning, directing, and monitoring work. Develop and monitor adherence to medical policies, procedures and protocols. Provide consultation services. Advise community physicians regarding medical treatment and practices. Train and supervise interns and residents. Coordinate the work of consulting physicians. Conduct comprehensive medical histories and physical examinations. Prescribe and administer treatment and medication as necessary. Develop standards of medical care for specialty area. Participate in in-service training programs. Supervise medical, professional, and technical and support staff; full supervision includes responsibility for selection, performance evaluation, and corrective action. Perform related duties as assigned. Qualifications Knowledge of: Health care management practices and principles including revenue retrieval. Current developments, trends and research in a medical specialty. Principles and practices of supervision. Development of medical policies, procedures and protocols. Preparation of comprehensive reports and other correspondence. Pharmacology and psychopharmacology including laws regarding informed consent, dosage ranges, drug incompatibilities, and side effects. Laws, statues, codes, and regulations related to the specialty area which govern health service providers, and JCAHO and other regulatory requirements. Advanced principles, practices, and techniques of general medicine and its application. Medical diagnosis and treatment. Skill/Ability to: Direct medical programs. Clinically supervise and provide lead direction to medical/professional staff, including physicians. Fully supervise staff, including selection, performance evaluation, and corrective action. Prepare comprehensive reports and correspondence. Apply principles of effective management techniques. Diagnose patients and prescribe treatment or therapy in the designated specialty area. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, their families, hospital staff, community organizations and others. Communicate effectively orally and in writing with individuals within the County or at any level within the Health Services Department. Education and Experience: Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to qualify is: Three years of experience in the designated medical specialty. Board Certification or eligibility for certification in Family Practice, Internal Medicine, or a related area is highly desirable. Licensure/Certification: License to practice medicine or osteopathy in the State of California. Application/Examination Anyone may apply. A supplemental application form must be submitted in addition to our regular employment application form. Resume or CV will not be accepted as a substitute for the required employment application and supplemental questionnaire. This is a continuous recruitment which may close at any time. The final filing date will be posted 5 days in advance in the County of San MateoHuman Resources Department. The examination process will consist of an application screening (pass/fail) based on the candidates' application and responses to the supplemental questions. Candidates who pass the application screening will be invited to a panel interview (weight: 100%). Depending on the number of applicants, an application appraisal of education and experience may be used in place of other examinations or further evaluation of work experience may be conducted to group applicants by level of qualification . All applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. All examinations will be given in San Mateo County, California and applicants must participate at their own expense. IMPORTANT : Applications for this position will only be accepted online . If you are currently on the County's website, you may click the "Apply" button above or below. If you are not on the County's website, please go to http://jobs.smcgov.org to apply. RECRUITMENTSCHEDULE Apply immediately. This is a continuous recruitment and is open until filled. Selections may be made at any time within the process. At the County of San Mateo, we take pride in the way our employees bring together their diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to serve our community's needs. The County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. HR Contact: Kristin Herman (091418) (Supervising Physician - F127)
Jan 07, 2019
Full Time
Description San Mateo County Health seeks leaders to join our integrated Health System as head of one of our high performing clinical teams. This is a full-time opportunity to oversee the excellent team work at Half Moon Bay's beautiful health center. Ideal candidates are energetic leaders interested in improving patient centered approaches to care and have experience in change management. They are skilled problem solvers who can support data driven standard processes to ensure every patient receives the same level of quality care. Adult, pediatric, gynecology and dental teams at Coastside Health Center work together to provide compassionate and complete care to this community. Onsite Behavioral health, social work and pharmacist support as well as strong RN presence create a team based approach serving over three thousand patients. The Supervising Physician works in concert with manager and nursing leadership to lead local quality improvement work and program development in addition to direct on-site clinical work and supervision of the provider team. This clinic is part of San Mateo Medical Center, a fully accredited acute/long term care/teaching hospital whose vision is to help every patient live the healthiest life possible. We are a truly integrated health care delivery system connected through a unified leadership structure. Lean methodology is the core of all our improvement work we are creating a community of engaged problem solvers. Additional benefits : The position offers a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package which includesflexible scheduling options, strong leadership training, County funded malpractice insurance, retirement plans and health benefits for retirees, reimbursement of professional dues and expenses (up to $2,500/year), an additional 5% increase in salary for each qualifying Board certification up to two (2) Boards, administrative leave time at 5 hours per pay period up to 260 hours (this is prorated for part time employees) that can be cashed out up to 50% each Spring, and a wellness program, including exercise classes, worksite massage, and an onsite gym. Ideal Candidate - A successful candidate will have demonstrated skill and success in the following areas: Communication and Consensus Building: Has had experience bringing diverse viewpoints and stakeholdelers together successfully to accomplish goals, and commands the trust and respect others. Vision, Initiative, and Innovation: Has a keen interest in team based care and creating a positive patient experience, and has demonstrated innovation and initiative in realizing that vision. Project Management and Teamwork: Has overseen and successfully led complex projects and coordinated interdisciplinary teams. Supervision and mentoring: Has significant experience in supervising and mentoring others. At least two years of experience as a physician in a primary care clinic, a minimum of six months of lead or supervisory experience overseeing a primary care clinic, including direct supervision of licensed staff. Examples Of Duties Direct and administer a medical program. Provide clinical supervision and direction to all levels of medical/professional staff including assigning, directing, and monitoring work. Develop and monitor adherence to medical policies, procedures and protocols. Provide consultation services. Advise community physicians regarding medical treatment and practices. Train and supervise interns and residents. Coordinate the work of consulting physicians. Conduct comprehensive medical histories and physical examinations. Prescribe and administer treatment and medication as necessary. Develop standards of medical care for specialty area. Participate in in-service training programs. Supervise medical, professional, and technical and support staff; full supervision includes responsibility for selection, performance evaluation, and corrective action. Perform related duties as assigned. Qualifications Knowledge of: Health care management practices and principles including revenue retrieval. Current developments, trends and research in a medical specialty. Principles and practices of supervision. Development of medical policies, procedures and protocols. Preparation of comprehensive reports and other correspondence. Pharmacology and psychopharmacology including laws regarding informed consent, dosage ranges, drug incompatibilities, and side effects. Laws, statues, codes, and regulations related to the specialty area which govern health service providers, and JCAHO and other regulatory requirements. Advanced principles, practices, and techniques of general medicine and its application. Medical diagnosis and treatment. Skill/Ability to: Direct medical programs. Clinically supervise and provide lead direction to medical/professional staff, including physicians. Fully supervise staff, including selection, performance evaluation, and corrective action. Prepare comprehensive reports and correspondence. Apply principles of effective management techniques. Diagnose patients and prescribe treatment or therapy in the designated specialty area. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, their families, hospital staff, community organizations and others. Communicate effectively orally and in writing with individuals within the County or at any level within the Health Services Department. Education and Experience: Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to qualify is: Three years of experience in the designated medical specialty. Board Certification or eligibility for certification in Family Practice, Internal Medicine, or a related area is highly desirable. Licensure/Certification: License to practice medicine or osteopathy in the State of California. Application/Examination Anyone may apply. A supplemental application form must be submitted in addition to our regular employment application form. Resume or CV will not be accepted as a substitute for the required employment application and supplemental questionnaire. This is a continuous recruitment which may close at any time. The final filing date will be posted 5 days in advance in the County of San MateoHuman Resources Department. The examination process will consist of an application screening (pass/fail) based on the candidates' application and responses to the supplemental questions. Candidates who pass the application screening will be invited to a panel interview (weight: 100%). Depending on the number of applicants, an application appraisal of education and experience may be used in place of other examinations or further evaluation of work experience may be conducted to group applicants by level of qualification . All applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. All examinations will be given in San Mateo County, California and applicants must participate at their own expense. IMPORTANT : Applications for this position will only be accepted online . If you are currently on the County's website, you may click the "Apply" button above or below. If you are not on the County's website, please go to http://jobs.smcgov.org to apply. RECRUITMENTSCHEDULE Apply immediately. This is a continuous recruitment and is open until filled. Selections may be made at any time within the process. At the County of San Mateo, we take pride in the way our employees bring together their diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to serve our community's needs. The County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. HR Contact: Kristin Herman (091418) (Supervising Physician - F127)
County of San Mateo, CA
Redwood City, CA, United States
Description San Mateo County Health's, Behavioral Health and Recovery Services Division(BHRS) ,has anexciting opportunity for an experienced psychiatric nurse to work in behavioral health as a member of an interdisciplinary team, in a community-based system of care for clients with serious mental illness and co-occurring disorders. This current 0.80 FTE vacancy is in Total Wellness, an integrated behavioral health and primary care program. Behavioral Health and Recovery Services needsa dynamic Nurse Care Manager - Community Mental Health Nurse to act as the primary health liaison in an integrated behavioral health and primary care program, Total Wellness. Total Wellness aims to reduce disparities in access to health care for people with mental illness and alcohol and drug addictions, as well as improve their physical health outcomes through chronic disease prevention, early intervention, health care coordination, and disease management strategies. The Nurse Care Manager will work with a multidisciplinary team of medical and behavioral health professionals, community workers, and others to improve health outcomes of BHRS consumers. General supervision of the Nurse Care Manager will be provided by the Total Wellness Supervising Mental Health Clinician. The ideal candidate will possess: A Master's degree in Psychiatric Nursing. Skills in engaging, establishing, and maintaining productive working relationships with families and consumers. Knowledge of current psychiatric nursing practices, including psycho-pharmacology and the medical issues associated with serious mental illness. Knowledge of the behavioral health needs of adults with serious mental illness and co-occurring disorders. Knowledge of the principles of psychiatric rehabilitation and recovery. Experience in providing individual and group skill-based psychoeducation. Experience working in an outpatient community mental health setting. Experience working within a multi-disciplinary team as a direct service provider. Bilingual Spanish skills preferred. Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: Theprimary liaison between the Primary Care Providers and the BHRS clinic and contract staff who are providing services for the enrolled client. Communicate formally and informally about client needs and progress. Participate as indicated in staff meetings and case conferences about enrolled clients. Provide appropriate documentation in client's BHRS medical record for purposes of communication and claiming. Wherever possible and appropriate, establish relationships with enrolled clients as lead health coach/clinician. Perform initial baseline assessments and progress report interviewsfor enrolled clients. Take lead role in encounter data collection, analysis, and reporting out. Design and implement client education programs, including medication education, weight management, smoking cessation, nutrition, sleep management, and diabetes care. Support other staff in implementing client education programs listed above Help establish and monitor client's wellness plans through assessment, development, activation, and evaluation. Work with clients on an individual or group basis on integrating health and wellness plans into their lifestyles. Work with clients to adhere toappointment schedules, screening protocols, and treatment regimens. Be available to screen or triage ongoing client requests for services by primary care providers. Provide consultation and direction toPeer Wellness Coaches. Other duties may include: Provide psychiatric assessment, clinical care management services, medication therapy, and individual, group and family counseling; perform initial intake assessments; develop appropriate treatment plans;establish and utilize knowledge of community resources; participate in individual client and program conferences, staff development, and professional growth activities; provide crisis intervention services; conduct home visits; provide psychoeducation to clients and families; provide recovery based services. NOTE: The eligible listgenerated from this recruitment may be used to fill future extra-help, term, unclassified,and regular classifiedvacancies. Qualifications Licensure/Certification: California license as a Registered Nurse. Education: Bachelor's degree in Nursing. Experience: One year of nursing experience in outpatient community mental health setting. Knowledge of: Current psychiatric nursing practices including psychopharmacology and the medical issues associates with serious mental illness and related medical theory. Behavioral health needs of adults with serious mental illness and co-occurring disorders. Principles of psychiatric rehabilitation and recovery. Principles of hygiene, nutrition, parenting and related health practices. Social and physical aspects of mental and emotional disturbances. Basic techniques and dynamics of individual and group therapy. Community resources available for treatment of clients. Current nursing and related medical therapy. Laws that govern psychiatric mental health nursing and the treatment of the mentally ill. Principles of psychiatric rehabilitation. Skill/Ability to: Provide individual and group skill-based psychoeducation. Work in an outpatient community mental health setting and within a multidisciplinary team as a direct service provider. Engage, establish and maintain productive working relationships with families and consumers. Apply the techniques used in individual and group therapy. Develop and evaluate creative approaches to the assessment, treatment and rehabilitation for individuals with severe emotional problems and serious mental illness. Obtain and record social, physical, educational and work histories. Write clear, accurate and concise reports. Conduct group and individual counseling. Establish and maintain the confidence and cooperation of clients. Speak effectively before groups. Application/Examination Open and Promotional. Anyone may apply. Current San Mateo County and San Mateo County Superior Court employees with at least six months (1040 hours) of continuous service in a classified regular, probationary, SEIU or AFSCME represented extra-help/term position prior to the final filing date will receive five points added to their final passing score on this examination. Responses to the supplemental questions must be submitted in addition to our regular employment application form. A resume will not be accepted as a substitute for the required employment application and supplemental questionnaire. The examination process will consist of an application screening (weight: pass/fail) based on the candidates' application and responses to the supplemental questions.Candidates who pass the application screening will be invited to a panel interview(weight: 100%). Depending on the number of applicants, an application appraisal of education and experience may be used in place of other examinations or further evaluation of work experience may be conducted to group applicants by level of qualification . All applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. All examinations will be given in San Mateo County, California and applicants must participate at their own expense. IMPORTANT : Applications for this position will only be accepted online. If you are currently on the County's website, you may click the "Apply Online" button above or below. If you are not on the County's website, please go to http://jobs.smcgov.org/ to apply. Online applications must be received by the Human Resources Department before midnight on the final filing date. ~TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE~ DEADLINE TO APPLY: CONTINUOUS APPLICATION SCREENING: TBD PANEL/DEPARTMENT INTERVIEW: TBD At the County of San Mateo, we take pride in the way our employees bring together their diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to serve our community's needs. The County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Analyst: Carolyn Burns (102618) (Community Mental Health Nurse - F049) Keywords: SMMC, BHRS, health services, nurse, manager, mental health, psychiatric, wellness, primary care
Jan 07, 2019
Full Time
Description San Mateo County Health's, Behavioral Health and Recovery Services Division(BHRS) ,has anexciting opportunity for an experienced psychiatric nurse to work in behavioral health as a member of an interdisciplinary team, in a community-based system of care for clients with serious mental illness and co-occurring disorders. This current 0.80 FTE vacancy is in Total Wellness, an integrated behavioral health and primary care program. Behavioral Health and Recovery Services needsa dynamic Nurse Care Manager - Community Mental Health Nurse to act as the primary health liaison in an integrated behavioral health and primary care program, Total Wellness. Total Wellness aims to reduce disparities in access to health care for people with mental illness and alcohol and drug addictions, as well as improve their physical health outcomes through chronic disease prevention, early intervention, health care coordination, and disease management strategies. The Nurse Care Manager will work with a multidisciplinary team of medical and behavioral health professionals, community workers, and others to improve health outcomes of BHRS consumers. General supervision of the Nurse Care Manager will be provided by the Total Wellness Supervising Mental Health Clinician. The ideal candidate will possess: A Master's degree in Psychiatric Nursing. Skills in engaging, establishing, and maintaining productive working relationships with families and consumers. Knowledge of current psychiatric nursing practices, including psycho-pharmacology and the medical issues associated with serious mental illness. Knowledge of the behavioral health needs of adults with serious mental illness and co-occurring disorders. Knowledge of the principles of psychiatric rehabilitation and recovery. Experience in providing individual and group skill-based psychoeducation. Experience working in an outpatient community mental health setting. Experience working within a multi-disciplinary team as a direct service provider. Bilingual Spanish skills preferred. Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: Theprimary liaison between the Primary Care Providers and the BHRS clinic and contract staff who are providing services for the enrolled client. Communicate formally and informally about client needs and progress. Participate as indicated in staff meetings and case conferences about enrolled clients. Provide appropriate documentation in client's BHRS medical record for purposes of communication and claiming. Wherever possible and appropriate, establish relationships with enrolled clients as lead health coach/clinician. Perform initial baseline assessments and progress report interviewsfor enrolled clients. Take lead role in encounter data collection, analysis, and reporting out. Design and implement client education programs, including medication education, weight management, smoking cessation, nutrition, sleep management, and diabetes care. Support other staff in implementing client education programs listed above Help establish and monitor client's wellness plans through assessment, development, activation, and evaluation. Work with clients on an individual or group basis on integrating health and wellness plans into their lifestyles. Work with clients to adhere toappointment schedules, screening protocols, and treatment regimens. Be available to screen or triage ongoing client requests for services by primary care providers. Provide consultation and direction toPeer Wellness Coaches. Other duties may include: Provide psychiatric assessment, clinical care management services, medication therapy, and individual, group and family counseling; perform initial intake assessments; develop appropriate treatment plans;establish and utilize knowledge of community resources; participate in individual client and program conferences, staff development, and professional growth activities; provide crisis intervention services; conduct home visits; provide psychoeducation to clients and families; provide recovery based services. NOTE: The eligible listgenerated from this recruitment may be used to fill future extra-help, term, unclassified,and regular classifiedvacancies. Qualifications Licensure/Certification: California license as a Registered Nurse. Education: Bachelor's degree in Nursing. Experience: One year of nursing experience in outpatient community mental health setting. Knowledge of: Current psychiatric nursing practices including psychopharmacology and the medical issues associates with serious mental illness and related medical theory. Behavioral health needs of adults with serious mental illness and co-occurring disorders. Principles of psychiatric rehabilitation and recovery. Principles of hygiene, nutrition, parenting and related health practices. Social and physical aspects of mental and emotional disturbances. Basic techniques and dynamics of individual and group therapy. Community resources available for treatment of clients. Current nursing and related medical therapy. Laws that govern psychiatric mental health nursing and the treatment of the mentally ill. Principles of psychiatric rehabilitation. Skill/Ability to: Provide individual and group skill-based psychoeducation. Work in an outpatient community mental health setting and within a multidisciplinary team as a direct service provider. Engage, establish and maintain productive working relationships with families and consumers. Apply the techniques used in individual and group therapy. Develop and evaluate creative approaches to the assessment, treatment and rehabilitation for individuals with severe emotional problems and serious mental illness. Obtain and record social, physical, educational and work histories. Write clear, accurate and concise reports. Conduct group and individual counseling. Establish and maintain the confidence and cooperation of clients. Speak effectively before groups. Application/Examination Open and Promotional. Anyone may apply. Current San Mateo County and San Mateo County Superior Court employees with at least six months (1040 hours) of continuous service in a classified regular, probationary, SEIU or AFSCME represented extra-help/term position prior to the final filing date will receive five points added to their final passing score on this examination. Responses to the supplemental questions must be submitted in addition to our regular employment application form. A resume will not be accepted as a substitute for the required employment application and supplemental questionnaire. The examination process will consist of an application screening (weight: pass/fail) based on the candidates' application and responses to the supplemental questions.Candidates who pass the application screening will be invited to a panel interview(weight: 100%). Depending on the number of applicants, an application appraisal of education and experience may be used in place of other examinations or further evaluation of work experience may be conducted to group applicants by level of qualification . All applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. All examinations will be given in San Mateo County, California and applicants must participate at their own expense. IMPORTANT : Applications for this position will only be accepted online. If you are currently on the County's website, you may click the "Apply Online" button above or below. If you are not on the County's website, please go to http://jobs.smcgov.org/ to apply. Online applications must be received by the Human Resources Department before midnight on the final filing date. ~TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE~ DEADLINE TO APPLY: CONTINUOUS APPLICATION SCREENING: TBD PANEL/DEPARTMENT INTERVIEW: TBD At the County of San Mateo, we take pride in the way our employees bring together their diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to serve our community's needs. The County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Analyst: Carolyn Burns (102618) (Community Mental Health Nurse - F049) Keywords: SMMC, BHRS, health services, nurse, manager, mental health, psychiatric, wellness, primary care
County of San Mateo, CA
Redwood City, CA, United States
Description Note: This recruitment schedule was amended on December 17, 2018 to extend the Final Filing Date. This recruitment has been changed to "Continuous." The County of San Mateo Human Services Agency's Financial Services Branch is seeking a collaborative member and a leader to join its Public Assistance Claiming and Reporting Unit as Senior Accountant . The Public Assistance Claiming and Reporting Unit is responsible for submitting accurate and timely assistance claims and reports to the California Department of Social Services. Under the direct supervision of a Financial Services Manager, the Senior Accountant will review, prepare and submit claims and reports as well as perform complex professional accounting work relative to other divisional accounting procedures and records. The Public Assistance Claiming and Reporting Unit is responsible for ensuring that the daily benefit payments are issued; performing benefit issuance reconciliations; tax intercept maintenance; blank Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) card ordering and distribution; and related HSA claiming and reporting activities, like the Assistance Claiming (CA 800), CalFresh and Cash Assistance Program for Immigrants (CAPI) issuance and repayments reporting. Incumbents in this class exercise a high degree of independent judgment on diverse and specialized projects and have significant accountability and ongoing decision making associated with their work. Incumbents may identify and implement full accounting systems, initiate modifications to fiscal recordkeeping systems, make projections of revenues and expenditures, and participate in the budgeting process. This position may supervise Accountants and Fiscal Office Specialists. Example of Duties: Duties may include, but are not limited to the following: Prepare and review the monthly assistance claims report. Review monthly and quarterly fiscal reports. Oversee the Unit's fiscal compliance, monitoring, and claiming. Maintain accounting and auditing controls; establish, balance and reorganize records. Coordinate cross-divisional fiscal data collection and collaboration. Prepare journal entries and periodic reconciliations of general ledger, journal, subsidiary accounts and bank statements. Compile and prepare financial statements, general and subsidiary ledgers and supporting schedule. Maintain varied departmental cost accounting records; disburse funds to various accounts and/or billings for reimbursement as required. Facilitate and direct internal and external governmental program audits. Analyze County Fiscal Letters, federal, state and county regulations and report instructions to determine fiscal and budgetary impact. Review and recommend modifications to accounting and other internal systems and procedures; upon approval, implement new or modified systems and procedures. Establish strong communication channels with program managers and other fiscal partners, from both internal and external agencies. Provide direction, supervision, training, work review and/or evaluation to assigned professional and fiscal support staff on an ongoing basis. Provide input into selection decisions and disciplinary matters. Perform related duties as assigned. The ideal candidate will possess: Three years of increasingly responsible experience performing a wide variety of financial duties in a public agency. Experience supervising fiscal staff. Ability to organize and prioritize a variety of projects and multiple tasks in an effective and timely manner; organize own work, set priorities, and meet critical time deadlines. Experience with principles and practices of County department operations and its administration and organization. Knowledge and experience with the public finance principles, including public assistance claiming and reporting. Experience with principles, practices, and procedures of compliance and claiming and audit facilitation. Project management, problem-solving, organizational and critical thinking skills. Ability to identify and implement process improvements. Proficient in MS Office Suite and accounting software such as OFAS. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. NOTE :This is an extra-help, at-will position, paid on an hourly basis. Some extra help positions are eligible for benefitsundertheAffordable Care Act. Extra help employees are not guaranteed permanent status at the end of the assignment. Qualifications Education and Experience: Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and skills is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and skills is: Equivalent to graduation from a four year college or university with major coursework in accounting, finance, business administration or a closely related field and one year of journey level accounting experience. This classification requires the successful completion of a minimum of twelve semester units of college level accounting coursework. Knowledge of : Basic supervisory principles and practices. Principles, practices and terminology of general, fund and governmental accounting. Principles and practices of business data processing, particularly as related to the processing of accounting information. Principles of public finance. Applicable laws regulating public fiscal operations. Budgeting principles and terminology. Auditing and financial reconciliation principles and methods. Skill/Ability to: Plan, direct, review, and evaluate the work of assigned support staff. Train others in work procedures. Review, analyze, post, balance, interpret and reconcile complex financial data and accounts. Develop and implement accounting systems and procedures. Verify the accuracy of financial data and information. Ensure proper authorization and documentation for disbursements. Interpret and apply complex financial procedures and legal documents. Exercise sound independent judgment within established policy guidelines. Prepare and direct the preparation of clear, concise and complete financial reports and statements, audit reports and audit work papers. Make accurate mathematical and statistical calculations. Establish and maintain effective working relations. Application/Examination This is an extra-help recruitment. Anyone may apply. A supplemental application form must be submitted in addition to our regular employment application form. The Human Services Agency screen materials after the recruitment closes. The Human Services Agency will contact qualified candidates directly for a departmental interview. All applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. All examinations will be given in San Mateo County, California, and applicants must participate at their own expense. IMPORTANT: Applications for this position will only be accepted online. If you are currently on the County's website, you may click the "Apply Online" button above or below. If you are not on the County's website, please go to https://jobs.smcgov.org to apply. ~TENTATIVERECRUITMENTSCHEDULE ~ Application Filing Deadline: TBD Departmental Interviews: TBD At the County of San Mateo, we take pride in the way our employees bring together their diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to serve our community's needs. The County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Analyst: Arlene Cahill (112818) (Senior Accountant - E009)
Jan 07, 2019
Full Time
Description Note: This recruitment schedule was amended on December 17, 2018 to extend the Final Filing Date. This recruitment has been changed to "Continuous." The County of San Mateo Human Services Agency's Financial Services Branch is seeking a collaborative member and a leader to join its Public Assistance Claiming and Reporting Unit as Senior Accountant . The Public Assistance Claiming and Reporting Unit is responsible for submitting accurate and timely assistance claims and reports to the California Department of Social Services. Under the direct supervision of a Financial Services Manager, the Senior Accountant will review, prepare and submit claims and reports as well as perform complex professional accounting work relative to other divisional accounting procedures and records. The Public Assistance Claiming and Reporting Unit is responsible for ensuring that the daily benefit payments are issued; performing benefit issuance reconciliations; tax intercept maintenance; blank Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) card ordering and distribution; and related HSA claiming and reporting activities, like the Assistance Claiming (CA 800), CalFresh and Cash Assistance Program for Immigrants (CAPI) issuance and repayments reporting. Incumbents in this class exercise a high degree of independent judgment on diverse and specialized projects and have significant accountability and ongoing decision making associated with their work. Incumbents may identify and implement full accounting systems, initiate modifications to fiscal recordkeeping systems, make projections of revenues and expenditures, and participate in the budgeting process. This position may supervise Accountants and Fiscal Office Specialists. Example of Duties: Duties may include, but are not limited to the following: Prepare and review the monthly assistance claims report. Review monthly and quarterly fiscal reports. Oversee the Unit's fiscal compliance, monitoring, and claiming. Maintain accounting and auditing controls; establish, balance and reorganize records. Coordinate cross-divisional fiscal data collection and collaboration. Prepare journal entries and periodic reconciliations of general ledger, journal, subsidiary accounts and bank statements. Compile and prepare financial statements, general and subsidiary ledgers and supporting schedule. Maintain varied departmental cost accounting records; disburse funds to various accounts and/or billings for reimbursement as required. Facilitate and direct internal and external governmental program audits. Analyze County Fiscal Letters, federal, state and county regulations and report instructions to determine fiscal and budgetary impact. Review and recommend modifications to accounting and other internal systems and procedures; upon approval, implement new or modified systems and procedures. Establish strong communication channels with program managers and other fiscal partners, from both internal and external agencies. Provide direction, supervision, training, work review and/or evaluation to assigned professional and fiscal support staff on an ongoing basis. Provide input into selection decisions and disciplinary matters. Perform related duties as assigned. The ideal candidate will possess: Three years of increasingly responsible experience performing a wide variety of financial duties in a public agency. Experience supervising fiscal staff. Ability to organize and prioritize a variety of projects and multiple tasks in an effective and timely manner; organize own work, set priorities, and meet critical time deadlines. Experience with principles and practices of County department operations and its administration and organization. Knowledge and experience with the public finance principles, including public assistance claiming and reporting. Experience with principles, practices, and procedures of compliance and claiming and audit facilitation. Project management, problem-solving, organizational and critical thinking skills. Ability to identify and implement process improvements. Proficient in MS Office Suite and accounting software such as OFAS. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. NOTE :This is an extra-help, at-will position, paid on an hourly basis. Some extra help positions are eligible for benefitsundertheAffordable Care Act. Extra help employees are not guaranteed permanent status at the end of the assignment. Qualifications Education and Experience: Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and skills is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and skills is: Equivalent to graduation from a four year college or university with major coursework in accounting, finance, business administration or a closely related field and one year of journey level accounting experience. This classification requires the successful completion of a minimum of twelve semester units of college level accounting coursework. Knowledge of : Basic supervisory principles and practices. Principles, practices and terminology of general, fund and governmental accounting. Principles and practices of business data processing, particularly as related to the processing of accounting information. Principles of public finance. Applicable laws regulating public fiscal operations. Budgeting principles and terminology. Auditing and financial reconciliation principles and methods. Skill/Ability to: Plan, direct, review, and evaluate the work of assigned support staff. Train others in work procedures. Review, analyze, post, balance, interpret and reconcile complex financial data and accounts. Develop and implement accounting systems and procedures. Verify the accuracy of financial data and information. Ensure proper authorization and documentation for disbursements. Interpret and apply complex financial procedures and legal documents. Exercise sound independent judgment within established policy guidelines. Prepare and direct the preparation of clear, concise and complete financial reports and statements, audit reports and audit work papers. Make accurate mathematical and statistical calculations. Establish and maintain effective working relations. Application/Examination This is an extra-help recruitment. Anyone may apply. A supplemental application form must be submitted in addition to our regular employment application form. The Human Services Agency screen materials after the recruitment closes. The Human Services Agency will contact qualified candidates directly for a departmental interview. All applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. All examinations will be given in San Mateo County, California, and applicants must participate at their own expense. IMPORTANT: Applications for this position will only be accepted online. If you are currently on the County's website, you may click the "Apply Online" button above or below. If you are not on the County's website, please go to https://jobs.smcgov.org to apply. ~TENTATIVERECRUITMENTSCHEDULE ~ Application Filing Deadline: TBD Departmental Interviews: TBD At the County of San Mateo, we take pride in the way our employees bring together their diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to serve our community's needs. The County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Analyst: Arlene Cahill (112818) (Senior Accountant - E009)
County of San Mateo, CA
Redwood City, CA, United States
Description Are you passionate about sustainability and environmental issues, leading a team of enthusiastic professionals, and especially being part of the changing ways in which local governments can develop and implement programs to address these issues and serve the San Mateo County community? Do you have a knack for identifying and working with the right peoplein organizations to effect change? The County of San Mateo's Office of Sustainability is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Senior Sustainability Specialist . We want"sustainability champions"to lead initiatives and support department staff in empowering our departments, employees, and our community members to take meaningful actions on sustainability. The San Mateo County Office of Sustainability (OOS) has four working groups: Waste Reduction, Energy and Water, Livable Communities, and Climate Change. Each working group will have a Senior Sustainability Specialist to support all the staff, programs, and projects of each of these work groups. To learn more about each of the OOS workgroups, please see: https://www.smcsustainability.org/ As a Senior Sustainability Specialist, you will: Provide staff direction, training, assignment and review of work completed, lead complex projects, and leverage grant opportunities. Serve as technical expert, researching, analyzing, and interpreting complex technical data. Participate in goal and strategy development, and develop procedures and policies for new and existing programs. Identify and implement equity and social justice opportunities at work and in the community. Identify and coordinate collaboration opportunities across program areas. Provide input on staff selection, and evaluation of opportunities to enhance engagement. Assist the Program Manager with program planning, budget development, and goal setting. The IDEAL CANDIDATE will have the skills necessary to: Provide leadership and promote teamwork while planning, directing, and coordinating staff activities. Define difficult problem areas, research them and provide valid alternatives and recommendations. Integrate equity, race, and social justice in both internal and external initiatives. Represent the work group and the department on boards, committees and in community groups. Speak effectively, make public presentations, conduct outreach, training and/or public education as necessary. Be comfortable in a fast-paced, people-focused environment. Prepare and edit comprehensive reports, letters, and other written materials. Effectively frame and communicate complex concepts for different audiences, orally and in writing. Track changes in and compliance with existing contracts, grants, laws, codes, and rules. At this time, we will be hiring for one permanent Senior Sustainability Specialist position for the Office of Sustainability Energy and Water working group.This recruitment may also be used to fill future vacancies, so those interested in the Senior Sustainability Specialistposition in one or any of the other working group(s) are encouraged to apply in this recruitment. A competitive benefits package is associated with this position.For complete information regarding benefits please click here . In addition, the ideal candidate will possess: A broad knowledge of trends and technical information on municipal Energy- and Water-related programs, especially in the fields of stormwater management, but also groundwater management, water conservation, residential and commercial energy efficiency, zero net energy and zero net carbon buildings, distributed energy resources, fuel switching initiatives, smart grid, and transition to Electric Vehicles. Knowledge of LEED, energy auditing, energy modeling, water efficiency, energy efficiency retrofits, and/or zero net energy. Ability to track and monitor developments in pertinent state mandates, laws, codes, rules, and regulations related to energy and water. Experience preparing written materials such as narratives or Board reports, technical charts, strategic plans, and publications. Experience developing, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating comprehensive outreach, website, surveys, consultant contracts, public education, training, and media activities. Skills in developing rapport, training staff, and enhancing engagement of the energy and water team. Skills in integrating race, equity, and social justice into energy and water programs. Knowledge of principles and practices of program planning, implementation and evaluation. Knowledge of pertinent federal, state and local laws, codes and regulations related to any of the program areas listed above or below. For the Solid Waste Senior Resource Conservation Specialist: Knowledge of principles of waste source reduction and reuse, recycling, composting, and solid waste management. For the Climate Action and Adaptation Senior Resource Conservation Specialist: Knowledge of principles of climate adaptation, including sea level rise, fire, heat island, and other risks, and climate action planning, including emission inventories, forecasting and emission targets, measure development, and stakeholder engagement for adaptation risk and climate planning initiatives. For the Livable Communities Senior Resource Conservation Specialist: Knowledge of active and alternative transportation, affordable housing, commute alternatives, and community engagement. Qualifications Knowledge of: Basic supervisory principles and practices. Resource conservation management, including its scientific background, technology, principles, methods, research techniques and problems. Pertinent laws, regulations and codes governing resource conservation. Principles and practices of contract management. Government agencies, community organizations and other stakeholders as they relate to resource conservation. Principles, practices and trends in multiple areas of resource conservation. Technical information in multiple areas such as waste reduction, recycling and composting, construction and demolition, renewable energy, energy efficiency, climate action planning and adaptation, water conservation, active transportation, affordable housing, commute alternatives, environmental education, and community engagement. Skill/Ability to: Provide leadership and promote teamwork. Plan, assign, direct and review the work of others. Train others in departmental and program specific policies and procedures. Plan, direct and coordinate resource conservation and sustainability programs, its staff and activities. Interpret laws, regulations and data. Define difficult problem areas, research and analyze complex data and make valid alternatives and recommendations. Plan, implement, coordinate and evaluate multiple complex functions and assignments. Serve as subject matter expert in multiple areas of resource conservation. Track and monitor compliance with pertinent mandates, laws, codes, rules, regulations and agreements. Serve as representative on various boards, committees and community groups. Speak effectively and make public presentations, conduct outreach, training and/or public education as necessary. Prepare comprehensive reports, letters and other written materials. Establish and maintain effective working relations with variety of individuals at all levels including those from government, business, private and non-profit agencies, community groups and the public. Integrate race and social justice considerations into work duties. Education and Experience: Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to qualify is three years of program coordination experience in the field of sustainability and/or resource conservation. Application/Examination Open & Promotional. Anyone may apply. Current employees of San Mateo County and the Superior Court of California in the County of San Mateo with at least six months (1040 hours) of continuous service in a classified regular, probationary, SEIU or AFSCME represented extra-help, term position prior to the final filing date will receive five points added to their final passing score on this examination. Applications for this position will only be accepted online. If you are currently on the County's website, you may click the "Apply Online" button above or below. If you are not on the County's website, please go to https://jobs.smcgov.org to apply. A supplemental application form must be submitted in addition to the standard County employment application form. A resume will not be accepted as a substitute for the required application materials. The examination process will consist of an application screening based on the candidates' application and responses to the supplemental questions.Candidates who pass the application screening may be invited to a panel interview(weight: 100%).Depending on the number of applicants, an application appraisal of education and experience may be used in place of other examinations or further evaluation of work experience may be conducted to group applicants by level of qualification . All applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. All examinations will be given in San Mateo County, California and applicants must participate at their own expense. TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE: Application Deadline: Tuesday, January 22, 2019 Application Screening: Thursday, January 24, 2019 Civil Service Panel Interviews: Monday, February 4, 2019 and/ Tuesday, February 5, 2019 The County of San Mateo is a diverse, inclusive workplace, where employees are valued and respected for their different perspectives, experiences, backgrounds, and contributions. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. HR Analyst: Arlene Cahill (12262018) (Senior Sustainability Specialist - J080)
Jan 07, 2019
Full Time
Description Are you passionate about sustainability and environmental issues, leading a team of enthusiastic professionals, and especially being part of the changing ways in which local governments can develop and implement programs to address these issues and serve the San Mateo County community? Do you have a knack for identifying and working with the right peoplein organizations to effect change? The County of San Mateo's Office of Sustainability is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Senior Sustainability Specialist . We want"sustainability champions"to lead initiatives and support department staff in empowering our departments, employees, and our community members to take meaningful actions on sustainability. The San Mateo County Office of Sustainability (OOS) has four working groups: Waste Reduction, Energy and Water, Livable Communities, and Climate Change. Each working group will have a Senior Sustainability Specialist to support all the staff, programs, and projects of each of these work groups. To learn more about each of the OOS workgroups, please see: https://www.smcsustainability.org/ As a Senior Sustainability Specialist, you will: Provide staff direction, training, assignment and review of work completed, lead complex projects, and leverage grant opportunities. Serve as technical expert, researching, analyzing, and interpreting complex technical data. Participate in goal and strategy development, and develop procedures and policies for new and existing programs. Identify and implement equity and social justice opportunities at work and in the community. Identify and coordinate collaboration opportunities across program areas. Provide input on staff selection, and evaluation of opportunities to enhance engagement. Assist the Program Manager with program planning, budget development, and goal setting. The IDEAL CANDIDATE will have the skills necessary to: Provide leadership and promote teamwork while planning, directing, and coordinating staff activities. Define difficult problem areas, research them and provide valid alternatives and recommendations. Integrate equity, race, and social justice in both internal and external initiatives. Represent the work group and the department on boards, committees and in community groups. Speak effectively, make public presentations, conduct outreach, training and/or public education as necessary. Be comfortable in a fast-paced, people-focused environment. Prepare and edit comprehensive reports, letters, and other written materials. Effectively frame and communicate complex concepts for different audiences, orally and in writing. Track changes in and compliance with existing contracts, grants, laws, codes, and rules. At this time, we will be hiring for one permanent Senior Sustainability Specialist position for the Office of Sustainability Energy and Water working group.This recruitment may also be used to fill future vacancies, so those interested in the Senior Sustainability Specialistposition in one or any of the other working group(s) are encouraged to apply in this recruitment. A competitive benefits package is associated with this position.For complete information regarding benefits please click here . In addition, the ideal candidate will possess: A broad knowledge of trends and technical information on municipal Energy- and Water-related programs, especially in the fields of stormwater management, but also groundwater management, water conservation, residential and commercial energy efficiency, zero net energy and zero net carbon buildings, distributed energy resources, fuel switching initiatives, smart grid, and transition to Electric Vehicles. Knowledge of LEED, energy auditing, energy modeling, water efficiency, energy efficiency retrofits, and/or zero net energy. Ability to track and monitor developments in pertinent state mandates, laws, codes, rules, and regulations related to energy and water. Experience preparing written materials such as narratives or Board reports, technical charts, strategic plans, and publications. Experience developing, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating comprehensive outreach, website, surveys, consultant contracts, public education, training, and media activities. Skills in developing rapport, training staff, and enhancing engagement of the energy and water team. Skills in integrating race, equity, and social justice into energy and water programs. Knowledge of principles and practices of program planning, implementation and evaluation. Knowledge of pertinent federal, state and local laws, codes and regulations related to any of the program areas listed above or below. For the Solid Waste Senior Resource Conservation Specialist: Knowledge of principles of waste source reduction and reuse, recycling, composting, and solid waste management. For the Climate Action and Adaptation Senior Resource Conservation Specialist: Knowledge of principles of climate adaptation, including sea level rise, fire, heat island, and other risks, and climate action planning, including emission inventories, forecasting and emission targets, measure development, and stakeholder engagement for adaptation risk and climate planning initiatives. For the Livable Communities Senior Resource Conservation Specialist: Knowledge of active and alternative transportation, affordable housing, commute alternatives, and community engagement. Qualifications Knowledge of: Basic supervisory principles and practices. Resource conservation management, including its scientific background, technology, principles, methods, research techniques and problems. Pertinent laws, regulations and codes governing resource conservation. Principles and practices of contract management. Government agencies, community organizations and other stakeholders as they relate to resource conservation. Principles, practices and trends in multiple areas of resource conservation. Technical information in multiple areas such as waste reduction, recycling and composting, construction and demolition, renewable energy, energy efficiency, climate action planning and adaptation, water conservation, active transportation, affordable housing, commute alternatives, environmental education, and community engagement. Skill/Ability to: Provide leadership and promote teamwork. Plan, assign, direct and review the work of others. Train others in departmental and program specific policies and procedures. Plan, direct and coordinate resource conservation and sustainability programs, its staff and activities. Interpret laws, regulations and data. Define difficult problem areas, research and analyze complex data and make valid alternatives and recommendations. Plan, implement, coordinate and evaluate multiple complex functions and assignments. Serve as subject matter expert in multiple areas of resource conservation. Track and monitor compliance with pertinent mandates, laws, codes, rules, regulations and agreements. Serve as representative on various boards, committees and community groups. Speak effectively and make public presentations, conduct outreach, training and/or public education as necessary. Prepare comprehensive reports, letters and other written materials. Establish and maintain effective working relations with variety of individuals at all levels including those from government, business, private and non-profit agencies, community groups and the public. Integrate race and social justice considerations into work duties. Education and Experience: Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to qualify is three years of program coordination experience in the field of sustainability and/or resource conservation. Application/Examination Open & Promotional. Anyone may apply. Current employees of San Mateo County and the Superior Court of California in the County of San Mateo with at least six months (1040 hours) of continuous service in a classified regular, probationary, SEIU or AFSCME represented extra-help, term position prior to the final filing date will receive five points added to their final passing score on this examination. Applications for this position will only be accepted online. If you are currently on the County's website, you may click the "Apply Online" button above or below. If you are not on the County's website, please go to https://jobs.smcgov.org to apply. A supplemental application form must be submitted in addition to the standard County employment application form. A resume will not be accepted as a substitute for the required application materials. The examination process will consist of an application screening based on the candidates' application and responses to the supplemental questions.Candidates who pass the application screening may be invited to a panel interview(weight: 100%).Depending on the number of applicants, an application appraisal of education and experience may be used in place of other examinations or further evaluation of work experience may be conducted to group applicants by level of qualification . All applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. All examinations will be given in San Mateo County, California and applicants must participate at their own expense. TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE: Application Deadline: Tuesday, January 22, 2019 Application Screening: Thursday, January 24, 2019 Civil Service Panel Interviews: Monday, February 4, 2019 and/ Tuesday, February 5, 2019 The County of San Mateo is a diverse, inclusive workplace, where employees are valued and respected for their different perspectives, experiences, backgrounds, and contributions. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. HR Analyst: Arlene Cahill (12262018) (Senior Sustainability Specialist - J080)
County of San Mateo, CA
Redwood City, CA, United States
Description Note: This recruitment schedule was amended on October 29, 2018 to extend the Final Filing Date. This recruitment has been changed to "Continuous." The San Mateo Medical Center is seeking a well-qualified candidate to fill a vacancy for a Specialty Transformation Manager - Ambulatory Services . Reporting to the Deputy Director - Ambulatory Services, the Specialty Transformation Manager is responsible for the following: Providing project management of various improvement initiatives under the strategic initiative to reorganize the delivery of Specialty care. Tracking progress of specific strategic initiatives that impact Specialty care delivery, and ensuring strategic initiatives are prioritized and realized. Presenting monthly reports to executive management on whether the strategic improvements are moving the expected metrics, with strategy recommendations. Managing the visual managementof assigned Specialty-related strategic initiatives and doing PDSAs as needed on specific tests of change or experiments. Ensuring full implementation of the daily management system in Specialty clinics to ensure sustenance of all improvement work. Ensuring implementation of the Model Cell recommendations for both Specialty and Primary Care following the four Model Cell referral pathways that SMMC established. Integrating Specialty services in primary care settings with the clear intent of increasing real-time access and meeting the needs of our patients. Working with all stakeholders to develop a Specialty Care Team model suitable for effectively meeting the needs of our patients. Ensuring full implementation of all piloted and/or experimented improvement work in Specialty. The ideal candidate will have: Three years of full-time process improvement experience in ambulatory care; two years of which must have included project management, program planning and evaluation. Prior experience with project management and/or Performance Improvement models (such as Lean, Six Sigma, and A3) is strongly preferred. Two years of direct relevant experience can be substituted if candidate possesses a Master's degree in in Public Health, Health Administration or Business Administration. Knowledge of local, state, and federal health policy affecting care delivery operations. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and employees at all levels in routine, emergency, and emotional situations. Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as facilitate team-based change is essential to this position. Proficient with web-based information systems. Strong skills in Word processing, simulation software, spreadsheets, flow charting, PowerPoint presentations, project management, and statistical process control. Previous experience in delivering project results using statistical methods and other formal problem-solving techniques with an intermediate to advance skill level with Excel is highly desired. Knowledge of regulatory and specialty standards and requirements, i.e., Joint Commission, Title 22, OSHA, OBRA, and other appropriate standards. This is a limited term, at-will position. Limited Term Employees are assigned to assignments not to exceed three years. They receive medical and dental benefits, similar to regular employees, and a defined contribution retirement plan. The eligible list generated from this recruitment may be used to fill future extra-help, term, unclassified, and regular classified vacancies. Information for current county employees: Current and regular San MateoCounty Employees who are interested in this assignment must submit an application and compete inthe recruitment process.If you are successful in the recruitment and are being considered for the assignment, HRwill work directly with you and/or your department for options.Please notethat there is no guarantee that you will be allowed by your department to rotate into this assignment nor are your departments obligated to allow you to take on this assignment. The salary range for this position is "as is" and non-negotiable. Examples Of Duties Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Functions and performance expectations: Works with improvement teams in expanding our Specialty network to various regions of the County. This will involve working with management and clinic managers in embedding various Specialties in satellite primary care clinics. Facilitates implementation of the San Mateo Medical Center's Model Cell recommendations for all four referral pathways. Identifies and implements process improvements to continuously advance our work and the value that we deliver to patients. Provide support for additional special projects, as needed, following leadership direction. Produces reports and metrics data that show how the organization is doing with various Model Cell pilots or experiments. Works with all Specialty and Ancillary services in producing data-informed scheduling templates, testing the templates, creating standard work and, rolling out the finished product to all primary care clinics. Advises leadership on the development, communication and implementation of key issues related to Model Cell Pilots or experiments. Coordinate efforts with other managers in managing specific pay for performance quality metrics that are specific to Specialty. Qualifications Knowledge of: Principles and practices of public administration, and program management, including planning, implementation and evaluation and reporting. Principles and methods of community health services, including current trends in education, research, treatment, prevention, rehabilitation, environmental health or related services. Laws, codes and regulations governing community health care and knowledge of County, state and federal legislative developments applicable to contemporary health issues. Organizational, personnel and fiscal management within a multi-faceted, community-based program setting. Community resources and public/private services and funding sources. Skill/Ability to: Identify and analyze complex community health issues and problems. Plan, organize, and coordinate programs and services on a comprehensive, county-wide level to meet community needs. Integrate a variety of activities and services to achieve program goals, objectives, and priorities. Apply principles and techniques of community organization. Speak effectively to diverse audiences, including clinical, professional, civic and citizen groups. Maintain cooperative working relationships with other program managers and staff, other agencies and the community; enlist and mobilize community support for programs. Prepare complex and detailed written reports, program policies, procedures and contracts. Train staff and coordinate activities of contractors, volunteer groups and staff. Education and Experience: Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to qualify is: Education: Bachelor's degree in public health, nursing, social work, public administration or a related discipline. Experience: Two years of administrative or managerial experience in a health, social or community services organization, including significant responsibility for one or more of the following: program and budget development, funding, utilization, coordination of community resources or program evaluation. Application/Examination This is a limited term recruitment. Anyone may apply. Responses to the supplemental questions must be submitted in addition toour regular employment application form. A resume will not be accepted as a substitute for the required employment application and supplemental questionnaire. The examination process will consist of an application screening (weight: pass/fail) based on the candidates' application and responses to the supplemental questions.Candidates who pass the application screening will be invited to a panel interview(weight: 100%). Depending on the number of applicants, an application appraisal of education and experience may be used in place of other examinations or a screening committee may select those applicants whose education and/or experience appear to best meet the needs of the position. All applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. All examinations will be given in San Mateo County, California and applicants must participate at their own expense. This is a continuous recruitment which may close at any time. The final filing date will be posted five days in advance on this job announcement. IMPORTANT : Applications for this position will only be accepted online. If you are currently on the County's website, you may click the "Apply Online" button above or below. If you are not on the County's website, please go to http://jobs.smcgov.org/ to apply. Online applications must be received by the Human Resources Department before midnight on the final filing date. Apply immediately. This recruitment is open on a continuous basis and selections may be made at any time within the process. ~TENTATIVERECRUITMENT DATES~ Final Filing Date:Continuous Application Screening:Week of November 5, 2018 Combined Panel/Department Interviews: Week of November 12, 2018 At the County of San Mateo, we take pride in the way our employees bring together their diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to serve our community's needs. The County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Analyst: Wendy Young(101618) (Health Services Manager II - D033)
Jan 07, 2019
Full Time
Description Note: This recruitment schedule was amended on October 29, 2018 to extend the Final Filing Date. This recruitment has been changed to "Continuous." The San Mateo Medical Center is seeking a well-qualified candidate to fill a vacancy for a Specialty Transformation Manager - Ambulatory Services . Reporting to the Deputy Director - Ambulatory Services, the Specialty Transformation Manager is responsible for the following: Providing project management of various improvement initiatives under the strategic initiative to reorganize the delivery of Specialty care. Tracking progress of specific strategic initiatives that impact Specialty care delivery, and ensuring strategic initiatives are prioritized and realized. Presenting monthly reports to executive management on whether the strategic improvements are moving the expected metrics, with strategy recommendations. Managing the visual managementof assigned Specialty-related strategic initiatives and doing PDSAs as needed on specific tests of change or experiments. Ensuring full implementation of the daily management system in Specialty clinics to ensure sustenance of all improvement work. Ensuring implementation of the Model Cell recommendations for both Specialty and Primary Care following the four Model Cell referral pathways that SMMC established. Integrating Specialty services in primary care settings with the clear intent of increasing real-time access and meeting the needs of our patients. Working with all stakeholders to develop a Specialty Care Team model suitable for effectively meeting the needs of our patients. Ensuring full implementation of all piloted and/or experimented improvement work in Specialty. The ideal candidate will have: Three years of full-time process improvement experience in ambulatory care; two years of which must have included project management, program planning and evaluation. Prior experience with project management and/or Performance Improvement models (such as Lean, Six Sigma, and A3) is strongly preferred. Two years of direct relevant experience can be substituted if candidate possesses a Master's degree in in Public Health, Health Administration or Business Administration. Knowledge of local, state, and federal health policy affecting care delivery operations. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and employees at all levels in routine, emergency, and emotional situations. Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as facilitate team-based change is essential to this position. Proficient with web-based information systems. Strong skills in Word processing, simulation software, spreadsheets, flow charting, PowerPoint presentations, project management, and statistical process control. Previous experience in delivering project results using statistical methods and other formal problem-solving techniques with an intermediate to advance skill level with Excel is highly desired. Knowledge of regulatory and specialty standards and requirements, i.e., Joint Commission, Title 22, OSHA, OBRA, and other appropriate standards. This is a limited term, at-will position. Limited Term Employees are assigned to assignments not to exceed three years. They receive medical and dental benefits, similar to regular employees, and a defined contribution retirement plan. The eligible list generated from this recruitment may be used to fill future extra-help, term, unclassified, and regular classified vacancies. Information for current county employees: Current and regular San MateoCounty Employees who are interested in this assignment must submit an application and compete inthe recruitment process.If you are successful in the recruitment and are being considered for the assignment, HRwill work directly with you and/or your department for options.Please notethat there is no guarantee that you will be allowed by your department to rotate into this assignment nor are your departments obligated to allow you to take on this assignment. The salary range for this position is "as is" and non-negotiable. Examples Of Duties Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Functions and performance expectations: Works with improvement teams in expanding our Specialty network to various regions of the County. This will involve working with management and clinic managers in embedding various Specialties in satellite primary care clinics. Facilitates implementation of the San Mateo Medical Center's Model Cell recommendations for all four referral pathways. Identifies and implements process improvements to continuously advance our work and the value that we deliver to patients. Provide support for additional special projects, as needed, following leadership direction. Produces reports and metrics data that show how the organization is doing with various Model Cell pilots or experiments. Works with all Specialty and Ancillary services in producing data-informed scheduling templates, testing the templates, creating standard work and, rolling out the finished product to all primary care clinics. Advises leadership on the development, communication and implementation of key issues related to Model Cell Pilots or experiments. Coordinate efforts with other managers in managing specific pay for performance quality metrics that are specific to Specialty. Qualifications Knowledge of: Principles and practices of public administration, and program management, including planning, implementation and evaluation and reporting. Principles and methods of community health services, including current trends in education, research, treatment, prevention, rehabilitation, environmental health or related services. Laws, codes and regulations governing community health care and knowledge of County, state and federal legislative developments applicable to contemporary health issues. Organizational, personnel and fiscal management within a multi-faceted, community-based program setting. Community resources and public/private services and funding sources. Skill/Ability to: Identify and analyze complex community health issues and problems. Plan, organize, and coordinate programs and services on a comprehensive, county-wide level to meet community needs. Integrate a variety of activities and services to achieve program goals, objectives, and priorities. Apply principles and techniques of community organization. Speak effectively to diverse audiences, including clinical, professional, civic and citizen groups. Maintain cooperative working relationships with other program managers and staff, other agencies and the community; enlist and mobilize community support for programs. Prepare complex and detailed written reports, program policies, procedures and contracts. Train staff and coordinate activities of contractors, volunteer groups and staff. Education and Experience: Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to qualify is: Education: Bachelor's degree in public health, nursing, social work, public administration or a related discipline. Experience: Two years of administrative or managerial experience in a health, social or community services organization, including significant responsibility for one or more of the following: program and budget development, funding, utilization, coordination of community resources or program evaluation. Application/Examination This is a limited term recruitment. Anyone may apply. Responses to the supplemental questions must be submitted in addition toour regular employment application form. A resume will not be accepted as a substitute for the required employment application and supplemental questionnaire. The examination process will consist of an application screening (weight: pass/fail) based on the candidates' application and responses to the supplemental questions.Candidates who pass the application screening will be invited to a panel interview(weight: 100%). Depending on the number of applicants, an application appraisal of education and experience may be used in place of other examinations or a screening committee may select those applicants whose education and/or experience appear to best meet the needs of the position. All applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. All examinations will be given in San Mateo County, California and applicants must participate at their own expense. This is a continuous recruitment which may close at any time. The final filing date will be posted five days in advance on this job announcement. IMPORTANT : Applications for this position will only be accepted online. If you are currently on the County's website, you may click the "Apply Online" button above or below. If you are not on the County's website, please go to http://jobs.smcgov.org/ to apply. Online applications must be received by the Human Resources Department before midnight on the final filing date. Apply immediately. This recruitment is open on a continuous basis and selections may be made at any time within the process. ~TENTATIVERECRUITMENT DATES~ Final Filing Date:Continuous Application Screening:Week of November 5, 2018 Combined Panel/Department Interviews: Week of November 12, 2018 At the County of San Mateo, we take pride in the way our employees bring together their diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to serve our community's needs. The County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Analyst: Wendy Young(101618) (Health Services Manager II - D033)
County of San Mateo, CA
Redwood City, CA, United States
Description NOTE: This recruitment schedule was amended on January 16, 2019 to extend the closing date. Final Closing Date will be January 22, 2019. San Mateo County Health is seeking an experienced and qualified Public Health Nurse(PHN) to serve in the California Children's Services (CCS) in the Family Health Services division. CCS is a tax supported statewide program that helps children and young adults up to 21 years old who have certain medical conditions. CCS provides services such as arranging, directing, and paying for medical care, occupational and physical therapy, equipment, and rehabilitation. Under the supervision of the Senior PHN, the PHN will act as the Public Health Nurse Case Manager to perform case management tasks that will assist the CCS client in the receipt of appropriate and timely access to community and specialized health care services. The PHN's duties will include the processing of authorization requests; care coordination of health care services with community health care providers; facilitation of physician and patient collaboration in supporting medically necessary treatment services via management education, support and advocacy. In addition, the Public Health Nurse may participate and represent the administrative office on the Medical Therapy Unit (MTU) Team to enhance the medical and community coordination of care for the child. The current vacancy is a full-time, permanent position with benefits. The position is 40 hours per week from 8:00AM to 5:00PM Monday through Friday. The work location is 801 Gateway Blvd., South San Francisco, CA 94080. The ideal candidate for CCS will have a strong background in case management, preferably with CCS clients. Furthermore, in-depth knowledge and understanding of CCS, working knowledge of CMSNET, E-47, and computer skills, as well as extensive public health nursing experience are also desired. In addition, the ideal candidate for CCS will also have strong nursing assessment skills, interpersonal skills, and analytical/problem solving skills. Spanish/English bilingual is strongly preferred. All candidates must have a valid class C California Driver's License and a current CPR or BLS certificate. Note: The list created from this recruitment may be used to fill current and future permanent, extra help and/or temporary vacancies. Examples Of Duties Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Assess children's health status through home visits, history taking, observation, and developmental screening tests using the nursing process. Monitor and ensure children's health, dental, and developmental follow-up needs are met. Assist social workers in managing children's health and medical needs through working with foster parents, legal guardians, probation officers, and group homes. Counsel, teach, and coordinate health and social services provided to client/family. Participate in defining and addressing community health needs through consultation, recruitment of providers, and development of resources. Participate in developing instructional materials. Keep statistical records andwrite reports. Inform clients regarding medical needs and Medi-Cal. Link clients to medical, dental, and other community resources. Present training to and collaborate with physician offices. Participate on a multidisciplinary team. Perform related duties as assigned. Qualifications Licensure/Certification: California license as a Registered Nurse. California Certificate as a Public Health Nurse. Education and Experience: Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. Knowledge of: Principles and practices of public health nursing, with emphasis on field and clinic activities. Problem solving through nursing process. Technical nursing procedures. Health and social services resources. Collaborative health planning with multi-disciplinary teams. Skill/Ability to: Teach and counsel. Perform technical nursing procedures. Assess physical, psycho-social, and nutritional needs. Assess community health needs. Teach and guide other health personnel and volunteers. Motivate people in positive health attitudes and behavior. Work effectively with multi-problem families. Problem solve. Make independent judgments and work autonomously. Assume a leadership role in community health programs. Communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Be culturally sensitive. Be flexible to adapting to a changing environment. Organize communities regarding health matters. Application/Examination Anyone may apply. Current San Mateo County and San Mateo County Superior Court employees with at least six months (1040 hours) of continuous service in a classified regular, probationary, SEIU or AFSCME represented extra-help/term position prior to the final filing date will receive five points added to their final passing score on this examination. This is a continuous recruitment which may close at any time. A supplemental application form must be submitted in addition to our standard County employment application. Resumes are not accepted in lieu of submitting the required application materials. The examination process will consist of an application screening (weight: pass/fail) based on the candidates' application and responses to the supplemental questions.Candidates who pass the application screening will be invited to a panel interview(weight: 100%).] Depending on the number of applicants, an application appraisal of education and experience may be used in place of other examinations or further evaluation of work experience may be conducted to group applicants by level of qualification . All applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. All examinations will be given in San Mateo County, California and applicants must participate at their own expense. IMPORTANT : Applications for this position will only be accepted online. If you are currently on the County's website, you may click the "Apply Online" button above or below. If you are not on the County's website, please go to https://jobs.smcgov.org/ to apply. Online applications must be received by the Human Resources Department before midnight on the final filing date. ~ TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE ~ Final Filing Date: January 22, 201911:59 PM Application Screening: Week of January 28, 2019 Combined Civil Service and DepartmentInterviews: Week of February 4, 2019 The County of San Mateo is an Equal Opportunity Employer. HRContact: Wendy Young(122718) (Public Health Nurse -F040)
Jan 07, 2019
Full Time
Description NOTE: This recruitment schedule was amended on January 16, 2019 to extend the closing date. Final Closing Date will be January 22, 2019. San Mateo County Health is seeking an experienced and qualified Public Health Nurse(PHN) to serve in the California Children's Services (CCS) in the Family Health Services division. CCS is a tax supported statewide program that helps children and young adults up to 21 years old who have certain medical conditions. CCS provides services such as arranging, directing, and paying for medical care, occupational and physical therapy, equipment, and rehabilitation. Under the supervision of the Senior PHN, the PHN will act as the Public Health Nurse Case Manager to perform case management tasks that will assist the CCS client in the receipt of appropriate and timely access to community and specialized health care services. The PHN's duties will include the processing of authorization requests; care coordination of health care services with community health care providers; facilitation of physician and patient collaboration in supporting medically necessary treatment services via management education, support and advocacy. In addition, the Public Health Nurse may participate and represent the administrative office on the Medical Therapy Unit (MTU) Team to enhance the medical and community coordination of care for the child. The current vacancy is a full-time, permanent position with benefits. The position is 40 hours per week from 8:00AM to 5:00PM Monday through Friday. The work location is 801 Gateway Blvd., South San Francisco, CA 94080. The ideal candidate for CCS will have a strong background in case management, preferably with CCS clients. Furthermore, in-depth knowledge and understanding of CCS, working knowledge of CMSNET, E-47, and computer skills, as well as extensive public health nursing experience are also desired. In addition, the ideal candidate for CCS will also have strong nursing assessment skills, interpersonal skills, and analytical/problem solving skills. Spanish/English bilingual is strongly preferred. All candidates must have a valid class C California Driver's License and a current CPR or BLS certificate. Note: The list created from this recruitment may be used to fill current and future permanent, extra help and/or temporary vacancies. Examples Of Duties Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Assess children's health status through home visits, history taking, observation, and developmental screening tests using the nursing process. Monitor and ensure children's health, dental, and developmental follow-up needs are met. Assist social workers in managing children's health and medical needs through working with foster parents, legal guardians, probation officers, and group homes. Counsel, teach, and coordinate health and social services provided to client/family. Participate in defining and addressing community health needs through consultation, recruitment of providers, and development of resources. Participate in developing instructional materials. Keep statistical records andwrite reports. Inform clients regarding medical needs and Medi-Cal. Link clients to medical, dental, and other community resources. Present training to and collaborate with physician offices. Participate on a multidisciplinary team. Perform related duties as assigned. Qualifications Licensure/Certification: California license as a Registered Nurse. California Certificate as a Public Health Nurse. Education and Experience: Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. Knowledge of: Principles and practices of public health nursing, with emphasis on field and clinic activities. Problem solving through nursing process. Technical nursing procedures. Health and social services resources. Collaborative health planning with multi-disciplinary teams. Skill/Ability to: Teach and counsel. Perform technical nursing procedures. Assess physical, psycho-social, and nutritional needs. Assess community health needs. Teach and guide other health personnel and volunteers. Motivate people in positive health attitudes and behavior. Work effectively with multi-problem families. Problem solve. Make independent judgments and work autonomously. Assume a leadership role in community health programs. Communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Be culturally sensitive. Be flexible to adapting to a changing environment. Organize communities regarding health matters. Application/Examination Anyone may apply. Current San Mateo County and San Mateo County Superior Court employees with at least six months (1040 hours) of continuous service in a classified regular, probationary, SEIU or AFSCME represented extra-help/term position prior to the final filing date will receive five points added to their final passing score on this examination. This is a continuous recruitment which may close at any time. A supplemental application form must be submitted in addition to our standard County employment application. Resumes are not accepted in lieu of submitting the required application materials. The examination process will consist of an application screening (weight: pass/fail) based on the candidates' application and responses to the supplemental questions.Candidates who pass the application screening will be invited to a panel interview(weight: 100%).] Depending on the number of applicants, an application appraisal of education and experience may be used in place of other examinations or further evaluation of work experience may be conducted to group applicants by level of qualification . All applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. All examinations will be given in San Mateo County, California and applicants must participate at their own expense. IMPORTANT : Applications for this position will only be accepted online. If you are currently on the County's website, you may click the "Apply Online" button above or below. If you are not on the County's website, please go to https://jobs.smcgov.org/ to apply. Online applications must be received by the Human Resources Department before midnight on the final filing date. ~ TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE ~ Final Filing Date: January 22, 201911:59 PM Application Screening: Week of January 28, 2019 Combined Civil Service and DepartmentInterviews: Week of February 4, 2019 The County of San Mateo is an Equal Opportunity Employer. HRContact: Wendy Young(122718) (Public Health Nurse -F040)
County of San Mateo, CA
Redwood City, CA, United States
Description Note: This recruitment schedule was amended on January 17, 2019 to extend the Final Filing Date. This recruitment has been changed to "Continuous." The California Children's Services (CCS) Medical Therapy Unit (MTU) is seeking permanent Full-Time Physical Therapists to provide a full range of physical therapy treatments/services to physically disabled children from birth to 21 years at special education sites. The children have neurological conditions, such as cerebral palsy, spina bifida, muscular dystrophy or birth defects. The incumbents will be working on an inter-disciplinary team with parents and other professionals. This is a unique opportunity to work in a friendly and cooperative team environment based at Medical Therapy Units in San Mateo and San Bruno. The ideal candidate has graduated from an accredited physical therapy curriculum and has at least one year of experience working in pediatrics, with neurological and orthopedic conditions. The ideal candidate is licensed as a Physical Therapist by the Physical Therapy Board of California; has experience working with children of all ages; has the ability to use the computer and has the ability to learn to use an electronic medical record system. Physical therapists without pediatric experience and/or new graduates are encouraged to apply. Lastly, the ideal candidate would be interested in expanding his knowledge regarding therapy intervention and treatment for various diseases. Physical Therapist I, CCS is the entry level class in this series. Under immediate supervision, incumbents perform the full range of general therapy treatments while developing and learning the skills to apply more advanced and/or specialized treatments. This class is flexibly staffed with Physical Therapist II, CCS and incumbents may advance to the higher level after gaining experience and demonstrating proficiency which meet the qualifications of the higher level class. Physical Therapist II, CCS is the experienced journey level class in this series. Incumbents in this class perform the full range of general therapy treatments with a greater degree of independence and proficiency, additionally applying more specialized and advanced therapy treatments. Staff may also provide technical advice and training to less experienced staff. Examples Of Duties Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Under medical direction, plan and perform physical therapy for children with physical disabilities. Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team to provide comprehensive treatment to children. Administer physical therapy treatments in accordance with a prescription from the orthopedist, neurologist, pediatrician or physiatrist. Provide therapeutic activities to increase strength and endurance and improve coordination, balance posture, breathing, functional mobility and gait. Design and monitor classroom and home positioning programs and exercise or activity programs. Recommend seating, positioning and functional mobility devices and orthotics. Design, fabricate and monitor lower extremity orthotics. Instruct parents and classroom personnel in the use of lower extremity orthotics and equipment. Design and construct, or supervise construction of, specialized equipment or orthotics. Provide expertise regarding therapeutic management during clinic, staff conference, Individual Education Plan (IEP) and Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) meetings, and parent meetings. Provide ongoing assessment and documentation of the child's response to treatment in accordance with state California Children's Services standards. Participate in discharge planning and refer parents to community services. Determine need for department and patient-related supplies and equipment. Maintain cleanliness and organization of treatment areas. May participate as clinical preceptor in a university affiliated physical therapy student program. Perform related duties as assigned. Qualifications Note: The level and scope of the knowledge and skills listed below are related to job duties as defined under Distinguishing Characteristics. Knowledge of: Principles and methods of physical therapy. Neuromuscular function and dysfunction, kinesiology, psychology and the basic pathology involved in cerebral palsy and other medically eligible conditions. Objectives of physical therapy treatment for children with physical disabilities. Family centered therapy. Growth and development of children. Construction, use and care of orthopedic appliances and equipment. Available resources for adaptive equipment and indications for appropriate use. Community resources for children with disabilities and their families. Skill/Ability to: Evaluate and develop a treatment plan for children with various disabilities. Document findings, progress and recommendations in progress reports and daily running notes. Administer physical therapy treatments. Explain and teach physical therapy activities to children, parents, health care professionals, local school authorities and other interested persons. Instruct others in the use of the home program. Analyze situations accurately and implement an effective plan of action. Prepare reports and keep records of case histories. Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing. Act as a consultant/trainer for educational and other staff. Provide suitable transportation between work sites. Lift or assist with lifting children and equipment. Education and Experience: Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to qualify is: Physical Therapist I, CCS: Graduation from an approved school of physical therapy. Physical Therapist II, CCS: One year of supervised experience in pediatric physical therapy. Licensure/Certification: Eligibility for or licensure as a Physical Therapist by the Physical Therapy Board of California. Failure to obtain licensure within twelve months of employment may result in termination. Application/Examination Anyone may apply. Responses to the supplemental questions must be submitted in addition toour regular employment application form. A resume will not be accepted as a substitute for the required employment application and supplemental questionnaire. The examination process will consist of an application screening (weight: pass/fail) based on the candidates' application and responses to the supplemental questions.Candidates who pass the application screening will be invited to a panel interview(weight: 100%). Depending on the number of applicants, an application appraisal of education and experience may be used in place of other examinations or further evaluation of work experience may be conducted to group applicants by level of qualification . All applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. All examinations will be given in San Mateo County, California and applicants must participate at their own expense. IMPORTANT : Applications for this position will only be accepted online. If you are currently on the County's website, you may click the "Apply Online" button above or below. If you are not on the County's website, please go to https://jobs.smcgov.org/ to apply. Online applications must be received by the Human Resources Department before midnight on the final filing date. ~ TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE ~ Final Filing Date: Continuous First Round Application Screening: January 23, 2019 Combined Civil Service and DepartmentInterviews: TBD At the County of San Mateo, we take pride in the way our employees bring together their diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to serve our community's needs. The San Mateo County Is An Equal Opportunity Employer. Analyst: Wendy Young (121918) (Physical Therapist II CCS - F182)
Jan 07, 2019
Full Time
Description Note: This recruitment schedule was amended on January 17, 2019 to extend the Final Filing Date. This recruitment has been changed to "Continuous." The California Children's Services (CCS) Medical Therapy Unit (MTU) is seeking permanent Full-Time Physical Therapists to provide a full range of physical therapy treatments/services to physically disabled children from birth to 21 years at special education sites. The children have neurological conditions, such as cerebral palsy, spina bifida, muscular dystrophy or birth defects. The incumbents will be working on an inter-disciplinary team with parents and other professionals. This is a unique opportunity to work in a friendly and cooperative team environment based at Medical Therapy Units in San Mateo and San Bruno. The ideal candidate has graduated from an accredited physical therapy curriculum and has at least one year of experience working in pediatrics, with neurological and orthopedic conditions. The ideal candidate is licensed as a Physical Therapist by the Physical Therapy Board of California; has experience working with children of all ages; has the ability to use the computer and has the ability to learn to use an electronic medical record system. Physical therapists without pediatric experience and/or new graduates are encouraged to apply. Lastly, the ideal candidate would be interested in expanding his knowledge regarding therapy intervention and treatment for various diseases. Physical Therapist I, CCS is the entry level class in this series. Under immediate supervision, incumbents perform the full range of general therapy treatments while developing and learning the skills to apply more advanced and/or specialized treatments. This class is flexibly staffed with Physical Therapist II, CCS and incumbents may advance to the higher level after gaining experience and demonstrating proficiency which meet the qualifications of the higher level class. Physical Therapist II, CCS is the experienced journey level class in this series. Incumbents in this class perform the full range of general therapy treatments with a greater degree of independence and proficiency, additionally applying more specialized and advanced therapy treatments. Staff may also provide technical advice and training to less experienced staff. Examples Of Duties Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Under medical direction, plan and perform physical therapy for children with physical disabilities. Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team to provide comprehensive treatment to children. Administer physical therapy treatments in accordance with a prescription from the orthopedist, neurologist, pediatrician or physiatrist. Provide therapeutic activities to increase strength and endurance and improve coordination, balance posture, breathing, functional mobility and gait. Design and monitor classroom and home positioning programs and exercise or activity programs. Recommend seating, positioning and functional mobility devices and orthotics. Design, fabricate and monitor lower extremity orthotics. Instruct parents and classroom personnel in the use of lower extremity orthotics and equipment. Design and construct, or supervise construction of, specialized equipment or orthotics. Provide expertise regarding therapeutic management during clinic, staff conference, Individual Education Plan (IEP) and Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) meetings, and parent meetings. Provide ongoing assessment and documentation of the child's response to treatment in accordance with state California Children's Services standards. Participate in discharge planning and refer parents to community services. Determine need for department and patient-related supplies and equipment. Maintain cleanliness and organization of treatment areas. May participate as clinical preceptor in a university affiliated physical therapy student program. Perform related duties as assigned. Qualifications Note: The level and scope of the knowledge and skills listed below are related to job duties as defined under Distinguishing Characteristics. Knowledge of: Principles and methods of physical therapy. Neuromuscular function and dysfunction, kinesiology, psychology and the basic pathology involved in cerebral palsy and other medically eligible conditions. Objectives of physical therapy treatment for children with physical disabilities. Family centered therapy. Growth and development of children. Construction, use and care of orthopedic appliances and equipment. Available resources for adaptive equipment and indications for appropriate use. Community resources for children with disabilities and their families. Skill/Ability to: Evaluate and develop a treatment plan for children with various disabilities. Document findings, progress and recommendations in progress reports and daily running notes. Administer physical therapy treatments. Explain and teach physical therapy activities to children, parents, health care professionals, local school authorities and other interested persons. Instruct others in the use of the home program. Analyze situations accurately and implement an effective plan of action. Prepare reports and keep records of case histories. Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing. Act as a consultant/trainer for educational and other staff. Provide suitable transportation between work sites. Lift or assist with lifting children and equipment. Education and Experience: Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to qualify is: Physical Therapist I, CCS: Graduation from an approved school of physical therapy. Physical Therapist II, CCS: One year of supervised experience in pediatric physical therapy. Licensure/Certification: Eligibility for or licensure as a Physical Therapist by the Physical Therapy Board of California. Failure to obtain licensure within twelve months of employment may result in termination. Application/Examination Anyone may apply. Responses to the supplemental questions must be submitted in addition toour regular employment application form. A resume will not be accepted as a substitute for the required employment application and supplemental questionnaire. The examination process will consist of an application screening (weight: pass/fail) based on the candidates' application and responses to the supplemental questions.Candidates who pass the application screening will be invited to a panel interview(weight: 100%). Depending on the number of applicants, an application appraisal of education and experience may be used in place of other examinations or further evaluation of work experience may be conducted to group applicants by level of qualification . All applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. All examinations will be given in San Mateo County, California and applicants must participate at their own expense. IMPORTANT : Applications for this position will only be accepted online. If you are currently on the County's website, you may click the "Apply Online" button above or below. If you are not on the County's website, please go to https://jobs.smcgov.org/ to apply. Online applications must be received by the Human Resources Department before midnight on the final filing date. ~ TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE ~ Final Filing Date: Continuous First Round Application Screening: January 23, 2019 Combined Civil Service and DepartmentInterviews: TBD At the County of San Mateo, we take pride in the way our employees bring together their diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to serve our community's needs. The San Mateo County Is An Equal Opportunity Employer. Analyst: Wendy Young (121918) (Physical Therapist II CCS - F182)
County of San Mateo, CA
Redwood City, CA, United States
Description Note: This recruitment schedule was amended onDecember 5, 2018to extend the Final Filing Date. This recruitment has been changed to "Continuous." San Mateo Medical Center is seeking an experienced Charge Nurse for its Psychiatric Emergency Services Unit. At San Mateo Medical Center , we're always seeking ways to enhance the already impressive services we offer. This dedication to excellence is reflected in the exceptional care we provide, and the extraordinary professionals who provide it. Here, you'll have the chance to develop your talents with a skilled team of people who actively support and encourage each other's success. If you're ready to open new doors for your career, join us today. Psychiatric Emergency Services (PES) is a 24-hour unit which opened in 1985. It is staffed by registered nurses, medical services assistants, and a psychiatrist on duty around the clock. The service evaluates over 200 patients per month, and provides short-term treatment and referral as needed. Patients present multiple problems ranging from crisis intervention needs and drug-related issues to hospital admission. Services are provided to any age group in need of immediate psychiatric care. Under general supervision, the Charge Nurse for Psychiatric Emergency Services coordinates the functioning of the nursing unit for night shift; supervises 10 to 12 licensed and non-licensed nursing staff and may perform all aspects of patient care; and participates in the development and implementation of unit or clinic goals. The ideal candidate has at least one year of Psychiatric Emergency nursing and/or two years acute medical/surgical or inpatient psychiatric nursing, and at least one year of supervisory experience. The ideal candidate is alsoexperiencedinproviding education and updates to staff, as well as inscheduling for multiple shifts, and has excellent communication skills. Knowledge of quality improvement processes and community outpatient mental health systems is strongly preferred. A Crisis Prevention Institute certification is strongly preferred. Current BLS certification is a must. NOTE: The eligible listgenerated from this recruitment may be used to fill future extra-help, term, unclassified,and regular classifiedvacancies. Examples Of Duties Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Assess, evaluate and direct nursing activities on an assigned shift to provide quality care to patients in compliance with prescribed standards and in conjunction with nursing management. Supervise and perform nursing assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation and documentation of patient care on the unit. Work in conjunction with nursing management to coordinate adequate unit staffing for the assigned shift. Participate with unit nursing management in interviewing, hiring, completing evaluations and performing disciplinary counseling of staff. Coordinate with outpatient mental health and substance abuse providers to manage total patient care. Supervise the work of professional and paraprofessional nursing staff. Work with nursing management to identify staff development needs and to implement continuing education programs. Assist nursing management in planning unit or clinic budget. Interpret policies and procedures to nursing staff. Participate in staff meetings and relevant assigned committees. Coordinate with ancillary support departments to coordinate total patient care. Maintain and evaluate medicalrecords. Perform related duties as assigned. Qualifications Licensure/Certification: Possession of a California license as a Registered Nurse. Education and Experience: Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. Knowledge of: Nurse Practice Act and professional and governmental standards or regulations pertaining to nursing. Nursing theories, principles, methods and practices. Safety and infection control principles. Clinical systems, supplies and equipment. Principles of staff development. Supervisory principles. Skill/Ability to: Perform and evaluate the performance of nursing procedures required for the assigned shift and clinical setting. Plan, organize, supervise and evaluate the work of nursing staff. Comprehend, interpret, and implement nursing policies and procedures. Instruct and train professional and paraprofessional employees. Communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Maintain professional nurse-patient and nurse-physician relationships. Prepare reports and maintain accurate records. Application/Examination Anyone may apply . Current San Mateo County and San Mateo County Superior Court employees with at least six months (1040 hours) of continuous service in a classified regular, probationary, SEIU or AFSCME represented extra-help/term position prior to the final filing date will receive five points added to their final passing score on this examination. This is a continuous recruitment which may close at any time. The final filing date will be posted 5 days in advance in the San Mateo County Human Resources Department. Responses to the supplemental questions must be submitted in addition to our regular employment application form. A resume will not be accepted as a substitute for the required employment application and supplemental questionnaire. The examination will consist of an interview (weight: 100%). Depending on the number of applicants an application appraisal of education and experience may be used in place of other examinations or a screening committee may select those applicants whose education and/or experience appear to best meet the needs of the position based solely on the information provided in the application materials. Because of this screening process, all applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination . All examinations will be given in San Mateo County, California, and applicants must participate at their own expense. IMPORTANT : Applications for this position will only be accepted online. If you are currently on the County's website, you may click the "Apply Online" button above or below. If you are not on the County's website, please go to http://jobs.smcgov.org/ to apply. Online applications must be received by the Human Resources Department before midnight on the final filing date. Apply immediately. This recruitment is open on a continuous basis and selections may be made at any time within the process. ~ TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE ~ Final Date for Filing: Continuous Application Screening: TBD Panel Interviews:TBD At the County of San Mateo, we take pride in the way our employees bring together their diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to serve our community's needs. The County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Analyst: Carolyn Burns(111518) (Charge Nurse - F012)
Jan 07, 2019
Full Time
Description Note: This recruitment schedule was amended onDecember 5, 2018to extend the Final Filing Date. This recruitment has been changed to "Continuous." San Mateo Medical Center is seeking an experienced Charge Nurse for its Psychiatric Emergency Services Unit. At San Mateo Medical Center , we're always seeking ways to enhance the already impressive services we offer. This dedication to excellence is reflected in the exceptional care we provide, and the extraordinary professionals who provide it. Here, you'll have the chance to develop your talents with a skilled team of people who actively support and encourage each other's success. If you're ready to open new doors for your career, join us today. Psychiatric Emergency Services (PES) is a 24-hour unit which opened in 1985. It is staffed by registered nurses, medical services assistants, and a psychiatrist on duty around the clock. The service evaluates over 200 patients per month, and provides short-term treatment and referral as needed. Patients present multiple problems ranging from crisis intervention needs and drug-related issues to hospital admission. Services are provided to any age group in need of immediate psychiatric care. Under general supervision, the Charge Nurse for Psychiatric Emergency Services coordinates the functioning of the nursing unit for night shift; supervises 10 to 12 licensed and non-licensed nursing staff and may perform all aspects of patient care; and participates in the development and implementation of unit or clinic goals. The ideal candidate has at least one year of Psychiatric Emergency nursing and/or two years acute medical/surgical or inpatient psychiatric nursing, and at least one year of supervisory experience. The ideal candidate is alsoexperiencedinproviding education and updates to staff, as well as inscheduling for multiple shifts, and has excellent communication skills. Knowledge of quality improvement processes and community outpatient mental health systems is strongly preferred. A Crisis Prevention Institute certification is strongly preferred. Current BLS certification is a must. NOTE: The eligible listgenerated from this recruitment may be used to fill future extra-help, term, unclassified,and regular classifiedvacancies. Examples Of Duties Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Assess, evaluate and direct nursing activities on an assigned shift to provide quality care to patients in compliance with prescribed standards and in conjunction with nursing management. Supervise and perform nursing assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation and documentation of patient care on the unit. Work in conjunction with nursing management to coordinate adequate unit staffing for the assigned shift. Participate with unit nursing management in interviewing, hiring, completing evaluations and performing disciplinary counseling of staff. Coordinate with outpatient mental health and substance abuse providers to manage total patient care. Supervise the work of professional and paraprofessional nursing staff. Work with nursing management to identify staff development needs and to implement continuing education programs. Assist nursing management in planning unit or clinic budget. Interpret policies and procedures to nursing staff. Participate in staff meetings and relevant assigned committees. Coordinate with ancillary support departments to coordinate total patient care. Maintain and evaluate medicalrecords. Perform related duties as assigned. Qualifications Licensure/Certification: Possession of a California license as a Registered Nurse. Education and Experience: Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. Knowledge of: Nurse Practice Act and professional and governmental standards or regulations pertaining to nursing. Nursing theories, principles, methods and practices. Safety and infection control principles. Clinical systems, supplies and equipment. Principles of staff development. Supervisory principles. Skill/Ability to: Perform and evaluate the performance of nursing procedures required for the assigned shift and clinical setting. Plan, organize, supervise and evaluate the work of nursing staff. Comprehend, interpret, and implement nursing policies and procedures. Instruct and train professional and paraprofessional employees. Communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Maintain professional nurse-patient and nurse-physician relationships. Prepare reports and maintain accurate records. Application/Examination Anyone may apply . Current San Mateo County and San Mateo County Superior Court employees with at least six months (1040 hours) of continuous service in a classified regular, probationary, SEIU or AFSCME represented extra-help/term position prior to the final filing date will receive five points added to their final passing score on this examination. This is a continuous recruitment which may close at any time. The final filing date will be posted 5 days in advance in the San Mateo County Human Resources Department. Responses to the supplemental questions must be submitted in addition to our regular employment application form. A resume will not be accepted as a substitute for the required employment application and supplemental questionnaire. The examination will consist of an interview (weight: 100%). Depending on the number of applicants an application appraisal of education and experience may be used in place of other examinations or a screening committee may select those applicants whose education and/or experience appear to best meet the needs of the position based solely on the information provided in the application materials. Because of this screening process, all applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination . All examinations will be given in San Mateo County, California, and applicants must participate at their own expense. IMPORTANT : Applications for this position will only be accepted online. If you are currently on the County's website, you may click the "Apply Online" button above or below. If you are not on the County's website, please go to http://jobs.smcgov.org/ to apply. Online applications must be received by the Human Resources Department before midnight on the final filing date. Apply immediately. This recruitment is open on a continuous basis and selections may be made at any time within the process. ~ TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE ~ Final Date for Filing: Continuous Application Screening: TBD Panel Interviews:TBD At the County of San Mateo, we take pride in the way our employees bring together their diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to serve our community's needs. The County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Analyst: Carolyn Burns(111518) (Charge Nurse - F012)
County of San Mateo, CA
Redwood City, CA, United States
Description Note: This recruitment schedule was amended on December 13, 2018 to extend the Final Filing Date. This recruitment has been changed to "Continuous." TheDepartment of Public Worksis currently seeking a Chief of Plant and Engineering to join their team at the San Mateo Medical Center. To view the recruitment brochure and a more detailed job description, CLICK HERE . Adobe Acrobat Reader is required to view the PDF brochure. If you do not have Adobe Acrobat Reader installed, please download this free software at http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2.html . Application/Examination IMPORTANT: Applications for this position will only be accepted online. If you are currently on the County's website, you may click the 'Apply Online' button above or below. If you are not on the County's website, please go to https://jobs.smcgov.org to apply. Online applications must be received by the Human Resources Department before the final filing date. This is a continuous recruitment which may close at any time. The final filing date will be posted 5 days in advance in theCounty of San MateoHuman Resources Department. A complete application packet will consist of: The online employment application form Responses to the supplemental questions A current resume and cover letter (Please attach to your online application) Depending on the number of applications received, a screening committee may select those applicants whose education and/or experience appear to best meet the needs of the position as determined by the review of the application, resume and responses to the supplemental questions . All applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. All examinations will be given in San Mateo County, California and applicants must participate at their own expense. Apply immediately. This recruitment is open on a continuous basis and selections may be made at any time within the process. For additional information about this exciting opportunity or questions about the recruitment process please contact: Michelle Kuka, Recruitment Manager Email: mkuka@smcgov.org Phone: (650) 363-4338 The County of San Mateo is a diverse, inclusive workplace, where employees are valued and respected for their different perspectives, experiences, backgrounds, and contributions. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
Jan 07, 2019
Full Time
Description Note: This recruitment schedule was amended on December 13, 2018 to extend the Final Filing Date. This recruitment has been changed to "Continuous." TheDepartment of Public Worksis currently seeking a Chief of Plant and Engineering to join their team at the San Mateo Medical Center. To view the recruitment brochure and a more detailed job description, CLICK HERE . Adobe Acrobat Reader is required to view the PDF brochure. If you do not have Adobe Acrobat Reader installed, please download this free software at http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2.html . Application/Examination IMPORTANT: Applications for this position will only be accepted online. If you are currently on the County's website, you may click the 'Apply Online' button above or below. If you are not on the County's website, please go to https://jobs.smcgov.org to apply. Online applications must be received by the Human Resources Department before the final filing date. This is a continuous recruitment which may close at any time. The final filing date will be posted 5 days in advance in theCounty of San MateoHuman Resources Department. A complete application packet will consist of: The online employment application form Responses to the supplemental questions A current resume and cover letter (Please attach to your online application) Depending on the number of applications received, a screening committee may select those applicants whose education and/or experience appear to best meet the needs of the position as determined by the review of the application, resume and responses to the supplemental questions . All applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. All examinations will be given in San Mateo County, California and applicants must participate at their own expense. Apply immediately. This recruitment is open on a continuous basis and selections may be made at any time within the process. For additional information about this exciting opportunity or questions about the recruitment process please contact: Michelle Kuka, Recruitment Manager Email: mkuka@smcgov.org Phone: (650) 363-4338 The County of San Mateo is a diverse, inclusive workplace, where employees are valued and respected for their different perspectives, experiences, backgrounds, and contributions. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
County of San Mateo, CA
Redwood City, CA, United States
Description Note: This job posting was amended on March 29, 2017, July 5, 2017, May 15, 2018 & August 30, 2018 to update the vacancy shift. Note: This job posting was amended on February 12, 2018 to Examples Of Duties and Qualifications sections. Note: This recruitment schedule was amended on March 15, 2017 to extend the Final Filing Date. This recruitment has been changed to "Continuous." San Mateo Medical Center is a public hospital and clinic system fully accredited by The Joint Commission. The Medical Center operates outpatient clinics throughout San Mateo County and an acute-care hospital in San Mateo. The mission of San Mateo Medical Center is to "partner with patients to provide excellent care with compassion and respect." As part of an integrated Health System, the Medical Center serves the healthcare needs of all residents of San Mateo County, with an emphasis on education and prevention. The San Mateo Medical Center Laboratory is looking for experienced Clinical Laboratory Scientists to join our team! Positions are available for Clinical Lab Scientists/Medical Technologists in various shifts. Generalists are encouraged to apply as Clinical areas include hematology, chemistry, coagulation, and blood banking. Under general supervision, the Clinical Laboratory Scientist I/II (Medical Technologist/Generalist) will perform high and moderate complexity testing and oversee testing of medical laboratory technicians and specimen management by phlebotomists during their shift in order to provide data used in the diagnosis and therapeutic management of diseases. There is currently one Full-Time, Regular vacancy for the Night shift . DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS Clinical Laboratory Scientist I is the journey level class in the medical technologist series with incumbents performing routine and specialized laboratory tests. This class is flexibly staffed with Clinical Laboratory Scientist II and incumbents are expected to advance to the higher level after gaining experience and demonstrating the required proficiency. Clinical Laboratory Scientist II is the advanced journey level class in the medical technologist series with incumbents independently performing a variety of complex and specialized laboratory tests. Possession of a Clinical Laboratory Technologist (MTA) license issued by the State of California is required, and 2 - 5years of experience in medical laboratory work as a licensed technologist is strongly preferred. The ideal candidate will also possess: A Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology. American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Certification. Experience with Manual Differentials, Microbiology and Blood Bank. NOTE: The hourly wage for relief classifications is 5% above the rate for regular employees in the same classification. NOTE: The eligible list generated from this recruitment may be used to fill future extra-help, term, unclassified, and regular classified vacancies. Examples Of Duties Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Perform microbiological examinations on a variety of specimens using morphological, cultural, biochemical, and serological identification of micro-organisms. Perform qualitative and quantitative analysis of blood and urine using standard procedures. Perform routine hematological examinations such as complete blood count, coagulation studies, sedimentation rate, etc. Perform blood banking procedures including typing, grouping, and cross matching of blood for transfusion. Perform serological examinations using a variety of techniques on various clinical specimens. Prepare culture media, stains, reagents and stock solutions. Operate and care for laboratory equipment and assumes responsibility for preventive maintenance. Perform all quality control tests required by procedures and prepare quality control reports. Maintain records of laboratory results, quality control data, and laboratory procedures. Assist in laboratory quality assurance procedures, data gathering and problem-solving. Compile and prepare periodic reports. Assist in training and guiding laboratory assistants and paraprofessional employees, as well as teaching other technologists new procedures. Perform related duties as assigned. If designated as the CLS-Blood Bank Specialist: Perform and document proficiency testing in the same manner as patient samples. Communicate, liaison, instruct, and dialog appropriately with health care providers, patients, and vendors on issues such as test interpretation, recommendations for alternate testing, instrumentation and problems with specimens/methodology Identify all simple and some complex antibodies. Investigate and develop new/modified blood bank procedures and technical review and monitoring of existing procedures. Provide technical expertise in the Blood Bank to establish compliance with any of the regulatory/accreditation agencies' requirements related to testing, training and education, competency evaluation, proficiency testing, validation, standard operating procedures, and performance improvement. Manage Blood Bank inventory. Review Crossmatches and off shift Antibody IDs. Review Transfusion reactions with Lab Director. Qualifications Note : The level and scope of the knowledge, skills and abilities listed below are related to job duties as defined under Distinguishing Characteristics. Knowledge of: Current technology, principles and application of medical examinations such as those commonly used in biochemistry, microbiology, blood banking, hematology and or serology. Operation and care of laboratory equipment and instrumentation. Skill/Ability to: Make independent judgments in evaluating the validity of completed laboratory tests. Maintain and analyze quality control programs. Follow written and oral directions, procedures or instructions. Perform serological, parasitological, bacteriological, immunological, hematology, and biochemical tests. If designated as Blood Bank Specialist: Perform biochemical tests and technical test interpretations Understand regulatory requirement specific for one's area of expertise Education and Experience: Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to qualify is: Education : Bachelor's Degree (baccalaureate) in biology, clinical laboratory science, or equivalent major that includes 25 semester or equivalent quarter units of biology courses, which must include genetics and immunology. Experience : Minimum of two years of experience performing medical laboratory work as a licensed technologist, including at least one year of experience in immunohematology. Licensure/Certification: Possession of a Clinical Laboratory Technologist license issued by the State of California; and/or Clinical Immunohematologist Scientist (MTD) license issued by the State of California. Application/Examination Anyone may apply. Responses to the supplemental questions must be submitted in addition toour regular employment application form. A resume will not be accepted as a substitute for the required employment application and supplemental questionnaire. This is a continuous recruitment which may close at any time. The final filing date will be posted five days in advance on this job announcement. The examination process will consist of an application screening (pass/fail) based on the candidate's application and responses to the supplemental questions.Candidates who pass the application screening will be invited to a panel interview(weight: 100%). Depending on the number of applicants, an application appraisal of education and experience may be used in place of other examinations, or further evaluation of work experience may be conducted to group applicants by level of qualification . Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. All examinations will be given in San Mateo County, California, and applicants must participate at their own expense. IMPORTANT : Applications for this position will only be accepted online. If you are currently on the County's website, you may click the "Apply Online" button above or below. If you are not on the County's website, please go to http://jobs.smcgov.org/ to apply. Online applications must be received by the Human Resources Department before midnight on the final filing date. TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE Final Filing Date: Continuous First Round Application Screening: Week of March 20, 2017 Panel Interviews: TBD County of SanMateo is anEqualOpportunityEmployer Analyst: Wendy Young(030217) (Clinical Laboratory Scientist I/II - F074/F023) Keywords: laboratory, clinical, scientist, hematology, chemistry, microbiology, coagulation , blood banking, record keeping, serology, medical technologist.
Jan 07, 2019
Full Time
Description Note: This job posting was amended on March 29, 2017, July 5, 2017, May 15, 2018 & August 30, 2018 to update the vacancy shift. Note: This job posting was amended on February 12, 2018 to Examples Of Duties and Qualifications sections. Note: This recruitment schedule was amended on March 15, 2017 to extend the Final Filing Date. This recruitment has been changed to "Continuous." San Mateo Medical Center is a public hospital and clinic system fully accredited by The Joint Commission. The Medical Center operates outpatient clinics throughout San Mateo County and an acute-care hospital in San Mateo. The mission of San Mateo Medical Center is to "partner with patients to provide excellent care with compassion and respect." As part of an integrated Health System, the Medical Center serves the healthcare needs of all residents of San Mateo County, with an emphasis on education and prevention. The San Mateo Medical Center Laboratory is looking for experienced Clinical Laboratory Scientists to join our team! Positions are available for Clinical Lab Scientists/Medical Technologists in various shifts. Generalists are encouraged to apply as Clinical areas include hematology, chemistry, coagulation, and blood banking. Under general supervision, the Clinical Laboratory Scientist I/II (Medical Technologist/Generalist) will perform high and moderate complexity testing and oversee testing of medical laboratory technicians and specimen management by phlebotomists during their shift in order to provide data used in the diagnosis and therapeutic management of diseases. There is currently one Full-Time, Regular vacancy for the Night shift . DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS Clinical Laboratory Scientist I is the journey level class in the medical technologist series with incumbents performing routine and specialized laboratory tests. This class is flexibly staffed with Clinical Laboratory Scientist II and incumbents are expected to advance to the higher level after gaining experience and demonstrating the required proficiency. Clinical Laboratory Scientist II is the advanced journey level class in the medical technologist series with incumbents independently performing a variety of complex and specialized laboratory tests. Possession of a Clinical Laboratory Technologist (MTA) license issued by the State of California is required, and 2 - 5years of experience in medical laboratory work as a licensed technologist is strongly preferred. The ideal candidate will also possess: A Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology. American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Certification. Experience with Manual Differentials, Microbiology and Blood Bank. NOTE: The hourly wage for relief classifications is 5% above the rate for regular employees in the same classification. NOTE: The eligible list generated from this recruitment may be used to fill future extra-help, term, unclassified, and regular classified vacancies. Examples Of Duties Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Perform microbiological examinations on a variety of specimens using morphological, cultural, biochemical, and serological identification of micro-organisms. Perform qualitative and quantitative analysis of blood and urine using standard procedures. Perform routine hematological examinations such as complete blood count, coagulation studies, sedimentation rate, etc. Perform blood banking procedures including typing, grouping, and cross matching of blood for transfusion. Perform serological examinations using a variety of techniques on various clinical specimens. Prepare culture media, stains, reagents and stock solutions. Operate and care for laboratory equipment and assumes responsibility for preventive maintenance. Perform all quality control tests required by procedures and prepare quality control reports. Maintain records of laboratory results, quality control data, and laboratory procedures. Assist in laboratory quality assurance procedures, data gathering and problem-solving. Compile and prepare periodic reports. Assist in training and guiding laboratory assistants and paraprofessional employees, as well as teaching other technologists new procedures. Perform related duties as assigned. If designated as the CLS-Blood Bank Specialist: Perform and document proficiency testing in the same manner as patient samples. Communicate, liaison, instruct, and dialog appropriately with health care providers, patients, and vendors on issues such as test interpretation, recommendations for alternate testing, instrumentation and problems with specimens/methodology Identify all simple and some complex antibodies. Investigate and develop new/modified blood bank procedures and technical review and monitoring of existing procedures. Provide technical expertise in the Blood Bank to establish compliance with any of the regulatory/accreditation agencies' requirements related to testing, training and education, competency evaluation, proficiency testing, validation, standard operating procedures, and performance improvement. Manage Blood Bank inventory. Review Crossmatches and off shift Antibody IDs. Review Transfusion reactions with Lab Director. Qualifications Note : The level and scope of the knowledge, skills and abilities listed below are related to job duties as defined under Distinguishing Characteristics. Knowledge of: Current technology, principles and application of medical examinations such as those commonly used in biochemistry, microbiology, blood banking, hematology and or serology. Operation and care of laboratory equipment and instrumentation. Skill/Ability to: Make independent judgments in evaluating the validity of completed laboratory tests. Maintain and analyze quality control programs. Follow written and oral directions, procedures or instructions. Perform serological, parasitological, bacteriological, immunological, hematology, and biochemical tests. If designated as Blood Bank Specialist: Perform biochemical tests and technical test interpretations Understand regulatory requirement specific for one's area of expertise Education and Experience: Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to qualify is: Education : Bachelor's Degree (baccalaureate) in biology, clinical laboratory science, or equivalent major that includes 25 semester or equivalent quarter units of biology courses, which must include genetics and immunology. Experience : Minimum of two years of experience performing medical laboratory work as a licensed technologist, including at least one year of experience in immunohematology. Licensure/Certification: Possession of a Clinical Laboratory Technologist license issued by the State of California; and/or Clinical Immunohematologist Scientist (MTD) license issued by the State of California. Application/Examination Anyone may apply. Responses to the supplemental questions must be submitted in addition toour regular employment application form. A resume will not be accepted as a substitute for the required employment application and supplemental questionnaire. This is a continuous recruitment which may close at any time. The final filing date will be posted five days in advance on this job announcement. The examination process will consist of an application screening (pass/fail) based on the candidate's application and responses to the supplemental questions.Candidates who pass the application screening will be invited to a panel interview(weight: 100%). Depending on the number of applicants, an application appraisal of education and experience may be used in place of other examinations, or further evaluation of work experience may be conducted to group applicants by level of qualification . Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. All examinations will be given in San Mateo County, California, and applicants must participate at their own expense. IMPORTANT : Applications for this position will only be accepted online. If you are currently on the County's website, you may click the "Apply Online" button above or below. If you are not on the County's website, please go to http://jobs.smcgov.org/ to apply. Online applications must be received by the Human Resources Department before midnight on the final filing date. TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE Final Filing Date: Continuous First Round Application Screening: Week of March 20, 2017 Panel Interviews: TBD County of SanMateo is anEqualOpportunityEmployer Analyst: Wendy Young(030217) (Clinical Laboratory Scientist I/II - F074/F023) Keywords: laboratory, clinical, scientist, hematology, chemistry, microbiology, coagulation , blood banking, record keeping, serology, medical technologist.
County of San Mateo, CA
Redwood City, CA, United States
Description San Mateo County Behavioral Health and Recovery Services (BHRS) Division is seeking an experienced Communications Coordinator - Extra Help (up to 40 hours per week) to support the planning, development and implementation of communication strategies related to mental health and substance use outreach, prevention, engagement and treatment services. This position supports internal and external communication strategies to keep the public, clients, providers, community partners, employees, and other County stakeholders informed about available resources, programs and priorities. The Communications Coordinator will create, post and maintain content for various communications channels including the website, social media, blog and newsletter using a diverse range of media including photos, videos, and other graphics; support the creation of content related to campaigns, collateral and events; and write, review and edit copy for newsletter articles, posts and collateral. This extra help position is stationed in San Mateo but will travel/drive to other locations to perform duties of the position. This position will be through June 2019. Primary responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following: Website: Create, edit, publish, monitor content for public sites and intranet, keeping content relevant, current and engaging. Social Media: Create, publish, monitor and analyze social media content and ensure the company's message is coordinated across all communications channels including the blog, Facebook, Twitter, NextDoor. Writing, Editing and Proofreading: Research, write and edit articles, social media and website content, collateral, and other digital and print content. Proofreading and editing for consistency, clarity, succinctness and accuracy for the target audience. Graphic Design: Create various print and digital graphics and materials, which may include reports, brochures, flyers, newsletters, social media graphics, posters, PowerPoint presentations, training materials, signage and fact sheets. Internal Communications: Support the planning, development and implementation of internal communications projects and platforms. Project Management: Manage the development, production and printing/publishing of multiple concurrent communications related projects to meet deadlines. General Communications Support: ensure proper use and compliance of branding components and communications, media policies and protocols, collateral fulfillment, reporting, database management and maintaining logs, files and calendars. Preferred Qualifications: A Bachelor's degree or its equivalent in communications, marketing, graphic design, digital marketing, journalism, multimedia design or related field. Minimum one year marketing, communications, social media, multimedia design or related experience. Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills for diverse audiences and formats with considerable attention to detail and accuracy. Experience working on or managing websites and social media channels. Experience creating digital content for multiple platforms and understanding of how to write for a digital audience a plus. Highly organized with strong project management skills with ability to plan, track, manage multiple concurrent projects and follow through to meet tight deadlines in a high-volume environment. Ability to work both independently and collaborate with a variety of stakeholders. Public health or health care marketing/communications experience is a plus. Experience with graphic designs software, such as Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat, InDesign, etc. highly desirable. Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and project management tools; adept at learning new tools and technologies Additionally, the ideal candidate will be in an independent self-starter who possesses excellent writing and editing skills, combined with a knowledge of content development, social media, websites, graphic design applications, and excellent organizational and project management skills. NOTE : This is an extra-help, at-will assignment, paid on an hourly basis. Some extra help positions are eligible for benefits under the Affordable Care Act. Extra help employees are not guaranteed permanent status at the end of the assignment. Qualifications Education and Experience : Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. Application/Examination If you are interested in being considered for this extra help position the following items must be submitted via e-mail: Cover letter with responses to Supplemental Questions (maximum of 2 pages) Resume Supplemental Questions: Describe your overall experience and why you think this position is a good fit for you. Describe a writing assignment for an informational, educational, or promotional or storytelling piece where you did all of the following: research, writing and editing and proofing. Submit a writing sample with your application materials. ( Can be a professional piece you wrote or a personal piece that demonstrates your writing skills). Describe your experience using graphic design software, including InDesign. If you have no professional experience, describe your personal knowledge and use of any design software. Submit graphic design samples with your application materials if you have a design background. Describe your experience working with social media (content creation, posting, management) and include your specific role. Submit samples of social media content you created, or links to accounts managed if applicable. Describe a complex project you helped to coordinate from beginning to end and include specific tasks and areas you were responsible for and any deadlines and tasks that required attention to detail associated with the project. Submit samples of project management lists or other tools created to manage a project a project if applicable. Are you available to work full-time? If not, how many hours would you be available per week? Please include the words " Communications Coordinator - Extra Help Position " in the subject line of email submission. All submitted materials must be in a Word or PDF format. Please submit the above listed materials via email to: Diane Tom, Communications Specialist DiTom@smcgov.org Application materials will be reviewed as they are received and well-qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview. Apply immediately. Application materials will be accepted until position is filled. This posting is open on a continuous basis and selection may be made at any time within the process. NOTE : Application materials are only accepted via e-mail. Materials sent via regular mail and/or fax will not be accepted. Submittals that do not include all required elements (cover letter with responses to supplemental questions and a resume) will not be considered. San Mateo County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Jan 07, 2019
Full Time
Description San Mateo County Behavioral Health and Recovery Services (BHRS) Division is seeking an experienced Communications Coordinator - Extra Help (up to 40 hours per week) to support the planning, development and implementation of communication strategies related to mental health and substance use outreach, prevention, engagement and treatment services. This position supports internal and external communication strategies to keep the public, clients, providers, community partners, employees, and other County stakeholders informed about available resources, programs and priorities. The Communications Coordinator will create, post and maintain content for various communications channels including the website, social media, blog and newsletter using a diverse range of media including photos, videos, and other graphics; support the creation of content related to campaigns, collateral and events; and write, review and edit copy for newsletter articles, posts and collateral. This extra help position is stationed in San Mateo but will travel/drive to other locations to perform duties of the position. This position will be through June 2019. Primary responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following: Website: Create, edit, publish, monitor content for public sites and intranet, keeping content relevant, current and engaging. Social Media: Create, publish, monitor and analyze social media content and ensure the company's message is coordinated across all communications channels including the blog, Facebook, Twitter, NextDoor. Writing, Editing and Proofreading: Research, write and edit articles, social media and website content, collateral, and other digital and print content. Proofreading and editing for consistency, clarity, succinctness and accuracy for the target audience. Graphic Design: Create various print and digital graphics and materials, which may include reports, brochures, flyers, newsletters, social media graphics, posters, PowerPoint presentations, training materials, signage and fact sheets. Internal Communications: Support the planning, development and implementation of internal communications projects and platforms. Project Management: Manage the development, production and printing/publishing of multiple concurrent communications related projects to meet deadlines. General Communications Support: ensure proper use and compliance of branding components and communications, media policies and protocols, collateral fulfillment, reporting, database management and maintaining logs, files and calendars. Preferred Qualifications: A Bachelor's degree or its equivalent in communications, marketing, graphic design, digital marketing, journalism, multimedia design or related field. Minimum one year marketing, communications, social media, multimedia design or related experience. Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills for diverse audiences and formats with considerable attention to detail and accuracy. Experience working on or managing websites and social media channels. Experience creating digital content for multiple platforms and understanding of how to write for a digital audience a plus. Highly organized with strong project management skills with ability to plan, track, manage multiple concurrent projects and follow through to meet tight deadlines in a high-volume environment. Ability to work both independently and collaborate with a variety of stakeholders. Public health or health care marketing/communications experience is a plus. Experience with graphic designs software, such as Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat, InDesign, etc. highly desirable. Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and project management tools; adept at learning new tools and technologies Additionally, the ideal candidate will be in an independent self-starter who possesses excellent writing and editing skills, combined with a knowledge of content development, social media, websites, graphic design applications, and excellent organizational and project management skills. NOTE : This is an extra-help, at-will assignment, paid on an hourly basis. Some extra help positions are eligible for benefits under the Affordable Care Act. Extra help employees are not guaranteed permanent status at the end of the assignment. Qualifications Education and Experience : Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. Application/Examination If you are interested in being considered for this extra help position the following items must be submitted via e-mail: Cover letter with responses to Supplemental Questions (maximum of 2 pages) Resume Supplemental Questions: Describe your overall experience and why you think this position is a good fit for you. Describe a writing assignment for an informational, educational, or promotional or storytelling piece where you did all of the following: research, writing and editing and proofing. Submit a writing sample with your application materials. ( Can be a professional piece you wrote or a personal piece that demonstrates your writing skills). Describe your experience using graphic design software, including InDesign. If you have no professional experience, describe your personal knowledge and use of any design software. Submit graphic design samples with your application materials if you have a design background. Describe your experience working with social media (content creation, posting, management) and include your specific role. Submit samples of social media content you created, or links to accounts managed if applicable. Describe a complex project you helped to coordinate from beginning to end and include specific tasks and areas you were responsible for and any deadlines and tasks that required attention to detail associated with the project. Submit samples of project management lists or other tools created to manage a project a project if applicable. Are you available to work full-time? If not, how many hours would you be available per week? Please include the words " Communications Coordinator - Extra Help Position " in the subject line of email submission. All submitted materials must be in a Word or PDF format. Please submit the above listed materials via email to: Diane Tom, Communications Specialist DiTom@smcgov.org Application materials will be reviewed as they are received and well-qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview. Apply immediately. Application materials will be accepted until position is filled. This posting is open on a continuous basis and selection may be made at any time within the process. NOTE : Application materials are only accepted via e-mail. Materials sent via regular mail and/or fax will not be accepted. Submittals that do not include all required elements (cover letter with responses to supplemental questions and a resume) will not be considered. San Mateo County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
County of San Mateo, CA
Redwood City, CA, United States
Description Note: This recruitment schedule was amended on July 18, 2018 to extend the Final Filing Date. This recruitment has been changed to "Continuous." NOTE: This recruitment schedule was amended on June 14, 2018 to extend the closing date. Final Closing Date will be July 18, 2018. The Superior Court of California, County of San Mateo is seeking qualified candidatesfor two full-time Official Court Reporter positions.The court's mission is to apply the law fairly to protect individual freedom and to promote the welfare of the people. Join us in meetingour goal ofcontinuing to find innovative ways to conduct business and provide essential court services to our community. Apply today! Court Reporters stenotype a verbatim record of courtroom proceedings and provide general support to the assigned judge related to the official record. Court Reporters work in any court department, including but not limited to, arraignment calendars, family law, civil and criminal trials, law and motion, juvenile, and preliminary hearings, in any of the court's three locations throughout San Mateo County. The ideal candidate for the Court Reporter position has experience transcribing a full range of courtroom proceedings, is familiar with real time reporting, and possesses excellent written and verbal communication skills. Certification and/or experience with real time is highly desired. The Court offers differential pay of 10% for employees with real time certification or 5% for real time court certification. Please visit http://www.sanmateocourt.org/ for more information on our organization. NOTE: The eligible listgenerated from this recruitment may be used to fill future extra-help, term, unclassified,and regular classifiedvacancies. Examples Of Duties Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Attend courtroom sessions to record court proceedings. Prepare verbatim transcripts of court proceedings including testimony, objections, rulings, pleas and sentences. Read aloud Court reporting notes at the request of the Court. Certify the accuracy of Court transcripts. Prepare indexes of witnesses and exhibits and file official transcripts with the Court. Operate a variety of office equipment including computers and printers. Respond to requests and inquiries from litigants. Perform related duties as assigned. Qualifications Licensure/Certification: Valid Certified Shorthand Reporter License issued by the State of California. Education and Experience: Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. Knowledge of: Methods and techniques of courtroom procedures. Laws, regulations and judicial procedures related to court reporting. Legal, medical, professional and technical terminology used in a courtroom setting. Records management practices and procedures, including indexing and cross-indexing. Correct English usage, including grammar, spelling and punctuation. Principles and techniques for dealing with the public, often when relations may be strained. Skill/Ability to: Take and transcribe a full range of courtroom proceedings. Operate courtroom stenotype equipment. Use standard office equipment, including a word processor and/or a personal or on-line computer. Organize and prioritize work, meet critical time deadlines and coordinate multiple activities. Deal tactfully and effectively with a variety of individuals. Exercise initiative and sound independent judgment within established guidelines. Organize and maintain accurate files and records. Understand and carry out oral and written instructions. Application/Examination Anyone may apply. This recruitment is being conducted in collaboration with the County of San Mateo. Responses to the Training and Experience Evaluation supplemental questions must be submitted in addition toour regular employment application form. A resume will not be accepted as a substitute for the required employment application and supplemental questionnaire. The examination process will consist of a scored relevant Training and Experience (T&E) evaluation, based solely on the candidates' responses to the supplemental questions (weight: 100%). Candidates who receive a passing score in the T&E evaluation will be placed on an eligible list in rank order, determined by the score attained from the evaluation of the training and experience. The top candidates from the eligible list will be forwarded to the hiring department for an interview, which is the basis for final selection. Because of this screening process, applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement to the next phase of the examination process. Depending on the number of applicants, an application appraisal of education and experience may be used in place of other examinations.All examinations will be given in San Mateo County, California, and applicants must participate at their own expense. NOTE: The detailed information you provide in the supplemental questionnaire should be consistent with the information in your standard County application and resume. All information provided is subject to verification. This is a continuous recruitment which may close at any time. The final filing date will be posted five days in advance on this job announcement. IMPORTANT : Applications for this position will only be accepted online. If you are currently on the County's website, you may click the "Apply Online" button above or below. If you are not on the County's website, please go to http://jobs.smcgov.org/ to apply. Online applications must be received by the Human Resources Department before midnight on the final filing date. Apply immediately. This recruitment is open on a continuous basis and selections may be made at any time within the process. TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE Recruitment Closing Date : Continuous Application Screening/Training and Experience Evaluation (tentative): TBD Departmental Interviews (tentative): TBD The Superior Court of California, County of San Mateo is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and weencourage applications from candidates who will contribute to our diversity. Please note: Although the County is conducting the recruitment with the Superior Court, this position is not a County position. Analyst: Mandy Singh(053118) (Court Reporter - X064)
Jan 07, 2019
Full Time
Description Note: This recruitment schedule was amended on July 18, 2018 to extend the Final Filing Date. This recruitment has been changed to "Continuous." NOTE: This recruitment schedule was amended on June 14, 2018 to extend the closing date. Final Closing Date will be July 18, 2018. The Superior Court of California, County of San Mateo is seeking qualified candidatesfor two full-time Official Court Reporter positions.The court's mission is to apply the law fairly to protect individual freedom and to promote the welfare of the people. Join us in meetingour goal ofcontinuing to find innovative ways to conduct business and provide essential court services to our community. Apply today! Court Reporters stenotype a verbatim record of courtroom proceedings and provide general support to the assigned judge related to the official record. Court Reporters work in any court department, including but not limited to, arraignment calendars, family law, civil and criminal trials, law and motion, juvenile, and preliminary hearings, in any of the court's three locations throughout San Mateo County. The ideal candidate for the Court Reporter position has experience transcribing a full range of courtroom proceedings, is familiar with real time reporting, and possesses excellent written and verbal communication skills. Certification and/or experience with real time is highly desired. The Court offers differential pay of 10% for employees with real time certification or 5% for real time court certification. Please visit http://www.sanmateocourt.org/ for more information on our organization. NOTE: The eligible listgenerated from this recruitment may be used to fill future extra-help, term, unclassified,and regular classifiedvacancies. Examples Of Duties Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Attend courtroom sessions to record court proceedings. Prepare verbatim transcripts of court proceedings including testimony, objections, rulings, pleas and sentences. Read aloud Court reporting notes at the request of the Court. Certify the accuracy of Court transcripts. Prepare indexes of witnesses and exhibits and file official transcripts with the Court. Operate a variety of office equipment including computers and printers. Respond to requests and inquiries from litigants. Perform related duties as assigned. Qualifications Licensure/Certification: Valid Certified Shorthand Reporter License issued by the State of California. Education and Experience: Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. Knowledge of: Methods and techniques of courtroom procedures. Laws, regulations and judicial procedures related to court reporting. Legal, medical, professional and technical terminology used in a courtroom setting. Records management practices and procedures, including indexing and cross-indexing. Correct English usage, including grammar, spelling and punctuation. Principles and techniques for dealing with the public, often when relations may be strained. Skill/Ability to: Take and transcribe a full range of courtroom proceedings. Operate courtroom stenotype equipment. Use standard office equipment, including a word processor and/or a personal or on-line computer. Organize and prioritize work, meet critical time deadlines and coordinate multiple activities. Deal tactfully and effectively with a variety of individuals. Exercise initiative and sound independent judgment within established guidelines. Organize and maintain accurate files and records. Understand and carry out oral and written instructions. Application/Examination Anyone may apply. This recruitment is being conducted in collaboration with the County of San Mateo. Responses to the Training and Experience Evaluation supplemental questions must be submitted in addition toour regular employment application form. A resume will not be accepted as a substitute for the required employment application and supplemental questionnaire. The examination process will consist of a scored relevant Training and Experience (T&E) evaluation, based solely on the candidates' responses to the supplemental questions (weight: 100%). Candidates who receive a passing score in the T&E evaluation will be placed on an eligible list in rank order, determined by the score attained from the evaluation of the training and experience. The top candidates from the eligible list will be forwarded to the hiring department for an interview, which is the basis for final selection. Because of this screening process, applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement to the next phase of the examination process. Depending on the number of applicants, an application appraisal of education and experience may be used in place of other examinations.All examinations will be given in San Mateo County, California, and applicants must participate at their own expense. NOTE: The detailed information you provide in the supplemental questionnaire should be consistent with the information in your standard County application and resume. All information provided is subject to verification. This is a continuous recruitment which may close at any time. The final filing date will be posted five days in advance on this job announcement. IMPORTANT : Applications for this position will only be accepted online. If you are currently on the County's website, you may click the "Apply Online" button above or below. If you are not on the County's website, please go to http://jobs.smcgov.org/ to apply. Online applications must be received by the Human Resources Department before midnight on the final filing date. Apply immediately. This recruitment is open on a continuous basis and selections may be made at any time within the process. TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE Recruitment Closing Date : Continuous Application Screening/Training and Experience Evaluation (tentative): TBD Departmental Interviews (tentative): TBD The Superior Court of California, County of San Mateo is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and weencourage applications from candidates who will contribute to our diversity. Please note: Although the County is conducting the recruitment with the Superior Court, this position is not a County position. Analyst: Mandy Singh(053118) (Court Reporter - X064)
County of San Mateo, CA
Redwood City, CA, United States
Description San Mateo County Health's, San Mateo Medical Center has opportunities for experienced Critical Care nurses in our Intensive Care Unit . Under direction, the incumbents will perform varied professional nursing duties with primary emphasis on professional nursing care for hospital or clinic patients; treat and educate patients, their families and the public about various medical conditions; record medical histories and symptoms; perform diagnostic tests and analyze results; operate medical machinery; administer treatment and medications; assist with patient follow-up and rehabilitation; and perform other duties as assigned and required by assigned clinical setting. Currently we have vacancies for three Regular part-time critical care nurses in the ICU (one 0.5 FTE, one 0.8 FTE and one 0.9 FTE). The ideal candidates will be fully competent to independently perform a full range of professional nursing duties and procedures that require the exercise of a high degree of clinical judgment. They will also have two years of experience working in acute care hospital units providing care to patients with serious, complex and acute illnesses or injuries that require very close monitoring and extensive medication protocols and therapies. NOTE: The eligible listgenerated from this recruitment may be used to fill future extra-help, term, unclassified,and regular classifiedvacancies. Examples Of Duties Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Complete patient assessments, triage, and record patient histories, symptoms and observations. Establish and implement nursing care plans for each patient through assessment, development, activation and evaluation. Participate in patient case conferences and rounds. Organize, assign and supervise duties and responsibilities of other staff members as a team leader. Orient and teach new staff members of the nursing team and students. Perform nursing care following prescribed rules, policies, protocol and procedures. Identify problems, assist in data gathering, propose solutions and participate in evaluation of quality assurance issues. Work with patients and their families to provide in-hospital and after-hospital follow-up through teaching and referral. Participate in educational programs to maintain level of expertise. Participate in non-clinical assignments, which may include maintaining records, preparing reports and/or serving on special committees. Operate a variety of medical machinery and equipment. Administer treatment and medications. Maintain knowledge of outpatient resources. Develop discharge plans for patients. Perform related duties as assigned and as required by assigned work setting, as described below. Critical Care Nurse Duties for nurses in this series may also include the following: Record, assess and observe patient progress, reactions and symptoms. Monitor patient rehabilitation. Monitor life support equipment. Attend to wound dressings. Monitor patients in restraint and seclusion and maintain patient safety. Determine medical or psychiatric emergency need and provide intervention. Recognize symptoms of major psychiatric diagnosis. Perform related duties as assigned. Qualifications Licensure/Certification: Possession of a California license as a Registered Nurse. A valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. Possession and maintenance of a valid Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification. Knowledge of: Nurse Practice Act; current nursing and related medical theory and skills necessary to administer nursing care within assigned clinical setting; safety and infection control practices; and clinical systems, supplies and equipment. Skill/Ability to: Nurse Practice Act; perform nursing procedures required for assigned clinical setting; comply with clinical procedures and policies; maintain professional nurse-patient relationships; communicate with and educate patients, families, and the public who come from a diverse background; work harmoniously with other personnel; follow safety practices; assist in the instruction of other nursing and paraprofessional personnel; bend, kneel and squat as needed; occasionally use upper extremities to exert force to push and pull patients/objects weighing up to 50 pounds or more; and work in a busy environment. Application/Examination Anyone may apply. Current San Mateo County and San Mateo County Superior Court employees with at least six months (1040 hours) of continuous service in a classified regular, probationary, SEIU or AFSCME represented extra-help/term position prior to the final filing date will receive five points added to their final passing score on this examination. A supplemental questionnaire must be completed and submitted in addition to our regular employment application form.A resume will not be accepted as a substitute for the required employment application and supplemental questionnaire. The examination process will consist of an application screening (weight: pass/fail) based on the candidates' application and responses to the supplemental questions.Candidates who pass the application screening will be invited to a panel interview(weight: 100%), which may include an additional exam component given prior to or during the interview. Depending on the number of applicants, an application appraisal of education and experience may be used in place of other examinations, or further evaluation of work experience may be conducted to group applicants by level of qualification. All applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. All examinations will be given inthe County of San Mateo, California, and applicants must participate at their own expense. IMPORTANT : Applications for this position will only be accepted online. If you are currently on the County's website, you may click the "Apply Online" button above or below. If you are not on the County's website, please go to https://jobs.smcgov.org/ to apply. Online applications must be received by the Human Resources Department before midnight on the final filing date. TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE Final Filing Date: February 4, 2019 Application Screening: February 14, 2019 Panel Interviews: February 26, and/or 27, 2019 At the County of San Mateo, we take pride in the way our employees bring together their diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to serve our community's needs. The County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Analyst: Carolyn Burns(010719) (Critical Care Nurse - F022)
Jan 07, 2019
Full Time
Description San Mateo County Health's, San Mateo Medical Center has opportunities for experienced Critical Care nurses in our Intensive Care Unit . Under direction, the incumbents will perform varied professional nursing duties with primary emphasis on professional nursing care for hospital or clinic patients; treat and educate patients, their families and the public about various medical conditions; record medical histories and symptoms; perform diagnostic tests and analyze results; operate medical machinery; administer treatment and medications; assist with patient follow-up and rehabilitation; and perform other duties as assigned and required by assigned clinical setting. Currently we have vacancies for three Regular part-time critical care nurses in the ICU (one 0.5 FTE, one 0.8 FTE and one 0.9 FTE). The ideal candidates will be fully competent to independently perform a full range of professional nursing duties and procedures that require the exercise of a high degree of clinical judgment. They will also have two years of experience working in acute care hospital units providing care to patients with serious, complex and acute illnesses or injuries that require very close monitoring and extensive medication protocols and therapies. NOTE: The eligible listgenerated from this recruitment may be used to fill future extra-help, term, unclassified,and regular classifiedvacancies. Examples Of Duties Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Complete patient assessments, triage, and record patient histories, symptoms and observations. Establish and implement nursing care plans for each patient through assessment, development, activation and evaluation. Participate in patient case conferences and rounds. Organize, assign and supervise duties and responsibilities of other staff members as a team leader. Orient and teach new staff members of the nursing team and students. Perform nursing care following prescribed rules, policies, protocol and procedures. Identify problems, assist in data gathering, propose solutions and participate in evaluation of quality assurance issues. Work with patients and their families to provide in-hospital and after-hospital follow-up through teaching and referral. Participate in educational programs to maintain level of expertise. Participate in non-clinical assignments, which may include maintaining records, preparing reports and/or serving on special committees. Operate a variety of medical machinery and equipment. Administer treatment and medications. Maintain knowledge of outpatient resources. Develop discharge plans for patients. Perform related duties as assigned and as required by assigned work setting, as described below. Critical Care Nurse Duties for nurses in this series may also include the following: Record, assess and observe patient progress, reactions and symptoms. Monitor patient rehabilitation. Monitor life support equipment. Attend to wound dressings. Monitor patients in restraint and seclusion and maintain patient safety. Determine medical or psychiatric emergency need and provide intervention. Recognize symptoms of major psychiatric diagnosis. Perform related duties as assigned. Qualifications Licensure/Certification: Possession of a California license as a Registered Nurse. A valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. Possession and maintenance of a valid Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification. Knowledge of: Nurse Practice Act; current nursing and related medical theory and skills necessary to administer nursing care within assigned clinical setting; safety and infection control practices; and clinical systems, supplies and equipment. Skill/Ability to: Nurse Practice Act; perform nursing procedures required for assigned clinical setting; comply with clinical procedures and policies; maintain professional nurse-patient relationships; communicate with and educate patients, families, and the public who come from a diverse background; work harmoniously with other personnel; follow safety practices; assist in the instruction of other nursing and paraprofessional personnel; bend, kneel and squat as needed; occasionally use upper extremities to exert force to push and pull patients/objects weighing up to 50 pounds or more; and work in a busy environment. Application/Examination Anyone may apply. Current San Mateo County and San Mateo County Superior Court employees with at least six months (1040 hours) of continuous service in a classified regular, probationary, SEIU or AFSCME represented extra-help/term position prior to the final filing date will receive five points added to their final passing score on this examination. A supplemental questionnaire must be completed and submitted in addition to our regular employment application form.A resume will not be accepted as a substitute for the required employment application and supplemental questionnaire. The examination process will consist of an application screening (weight: pass/fail) based on the candidates' application and responses to the supplemental questions.Candidates who pass the application screening will be invited to a panel interview(weight: 100%), which may include an additional exam component given prior to or during the interview. Depending on the number of applicants, an application appraisal of education and experience may be used in place of other examinations, or further evaluation of work experience may be conducted to group applicants by level of qualification. All applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. All examinations will be given inthe County of San Mateo, California, and applicants must participate at their own expense. IMPORTANT : Applications for this position will only be accepted online. If you are currently on the County's website, you may click the "Apply Online" button above or below. If you are not on the County's website, please go to https://jobs.smcgov.org/ to apply. Online applications must be received by the Human Resources Department before midnight on the final filing date. TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE Final Filing Date: February 4, 2019 Application Screening: February 14, 2019 Panel Interviews: February 26, and/or 27, 2019 At the County of San Mateo, we take pride in the way our employees bring together their diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to serve our community's needs. The County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Analyst: Carolyn Burns(010719) (Critical Care Nurse - F022)
County of San Mateo, CA
Redwood City, CA, United States
Description This job announcement was amended on August 21, 2018. The POST Dispatcher Test T-score minimum requirement has been changed to 48 from 52. The County of SanMateo,Office of Public Safety Communicationsislooking for positive, professional, mature, enthusiastic, flexible and responsible individuals for 911 CommunicationsCalltaker positions. 911 Calltakers perform a variety of telephone and computer aided operational duties in performing call taking of law enforcement, fire, and emergency medical dispatch (EMD) calls, and other public service agency calls including non-emergency and business-related calls. 911 Communications Calltaker is an entry level classification. It is distinguished from 911 Communications Dispatcher I in that latter also performs radio responsibilities in addition to call taking. Additionally, the incumbent in the 911 Communications Dispatcher I is expected to learn the more difficult or responsible duties typically assigned to the position in the next higher class of 911 Communications Dispatcher II. In order to promote to the 911 Communications Dispatcher Series, incumbents in the 911 Communications Calltaker classification must apply for the position when it is available and successfully pass recruitmentand examination for said position. Rarely will you ever get a chance to meet the hundreds of people who call for help, yet they'll depend on your voice, your directions, and your knowledge to get through an emergency. No day is ever routine - one call may be a minor traffic accident, while the next is a frantic voice screaming for help. Both will be depending on your calm, firm voice and direction until help can arrive. Using state-of-the-art equipment and training, you'll provide the excellent service and security people have come to expect from San Mateo County Public Safety Communications. To be considered for this position, you must have: Completed the POST Entry-Level Dispatcher Selection Test Battery (POST Dispatcher Test) with a minimum T-score of 48 within one year of date of application OR taken and passedthe 'CritiCall'exam withinone year of date of application. All applicants are responsible for obtaining and submitting their own test scores at the time of application.For candidates seeking alocal resource for testing, please contact TheSouth Bay Regional Public Safety Training Consortium (The Academy) at www.theacademy.ca.gov and self-enroll to take the required test prior to applying for this position.Test dates are limited so please contact The Academy as soon as possible. South Bay Regional Public Safety Training Consortium San Mateo, CA: 650-574-6466 San Jose, CA: 408-270-6458 Please note, you must register online at www.theacademy.ca.gov for a test session. NOTE: The Dispatch Academy certification does NOT satisfy the testing requirement. For more information about the County of San Mateo Office of Public Safety Communications, visit our website at http://911.smcgov.org . Qualifications Education and Experience: Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to qualify is a minimum of one year experience with customer service contact. Knowledge of: English language, spelling, grammar and punctuation. Customer service and interpersonal communications principles. Computer operation and use in office and Communications Center environments. Basic principles in communicating by means of face-to-face contact, telephone and/or data terminals. Various resources within the County in order to provide referrals to the public and public safety agencies. Skill/Ability to: Speak, read and write English clearly. Communicate clearly and concisely, in English, both orally and in writing. Comprehend, interpret, relay and document information via telephone, computer software/ data terminals or other related technology. Screen and interpret general data and filter relevant information. Learn and operate Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) Systems and other related technology. Read and interpret various mapping devices and relaying pertinent information. Work under pressure, exercising good judgment and common sense while making sound decisions in emergency situations. Perform multiple tasks simultaneously. Listen, understand and relay of information via telephone and in person. Remain calm and controlled under stressful periods while projecting a professional demeanor. Establish and maintain positive and courteous working relationships with customers, the community and co-workers. Work with the Communications Center team while maintaining assigned job responsibilities and duties. Anticipate and adapt to fluctuating workloads in the Communications Center. Communicate and receive constructive feedback and opinions to affect change. Access and refer to information using available resources. Read, interpret, understand and follow written and oral instructions and/or information. Remain seated for long periods of time. Read and interpret text/data on electronic screen or computerprintouts and variety of maps. Hear in a noisy environment while communicating via telephone or face to face. Other requirements of the position: Successfully complete a pre-employment medical examination and be subject to polygraph testing. Follow strict drug use standards and guidelines. Possess good moral character and psychological suitability as determined by a thorough background investigation, including fingerprinting and psychological evaluation. Be willing to work day, swing, graveyard, rotating, holiday, and weekend shifts. Be willing to work 12 to 16 hours per day. Be willing to accept overtime assignments, including last minute spontaneous mandatory assignments. Application/Examination Anyone may apply. Proof of completion of either the POST Dispatcher Test with a minimum T-Score of48 OR passing scores on the "CritiCall"exam within the last year must be attached at the time of application. Responses to the supplemental questions must also be submitted. A resume will not be accepted as a substitute for the required application materials. This is a continuous recruitment which may close at any time. The final filing date will be posted five days in advance on this job announcement. Apply immediately. This recruitment is open on a continuous basis and selections may be made at any time within the process. Applications for this position will only be accepted online. If you are currently on the County's website, you may click the 'Apply Online' button above. If you are not on the County's website, please go to http://jobs.smcgov.org to apply. All exams will be given in San Mateo County, California, and applicants must participate at their own expense. At the County of San Mateo, we welcome and celebrate the diversity of our employees, and strive to create a workplace where they feel valued every day. County of San Mateo is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. HR Contact:Mandy Singh(0122018) (911 Communications Calltaker)
Jan 07, 2019
Full Time
Description This job announcement was amended on August 21, 2018. The POST Dispatcher Test T-score minimum requirement has been changed to 48 from 52. The County of SanMateo,Office of Public Safety Communicationsislooking for positive, professional, mature, enthusiastic, flexible and responsible individuals for 911 CommunicationsCalltaker positions. 911 Calltakers perform a variety of telephone and computer aided operational duties in performing call taking of law enforcement, fire, and emergency medical dispatch (EMD) calls, and other public service agency calls including non-emergency and business-related calls. 911 Communications Calltaker is an entry level classification. It is distinguished from 911 Communications Dispatcher I in that latter also performs radio responsibilities in addition to call taking. Additionally, the incumbent in the 911 Communications Dispatcher I is expected to learn the more difficult or responsible duties typically assigned to the position in the next higher class of 911 Communications Dispatcher II. In order to promote to the 911 Communications Dispatcher Series, incumbents in the 911 Communications Calltaker classification must apply for the position when it is available and successfully pass recruitmentand examination for said position. Rarely will you ever get a chance to meet the hundreds of people who call for help, yet they'll depend on your voice, your directions, and your knowledge to get through an emergency. No day is ever routine - one call may be a minor traffic accident, while the next is a frantic voice screaming for help. Both will be depending on your calm, firm voice and direction until help can arrive. Using state-of-the-art equipment and training, you'll provide the excellent service and security people have come to expect from San Mateo County Public Safety Communications. To be considered for this position, you must have: Completed the POST Entry-Level Dispatcher Selection Test Battery (POST Dispatcher Test) with a minimum T-score of 48 within one year of date of application OR taken and passedthe 'CritiCall'exam withinone year of date of application. All applicants are responsible for obtaining and submitting their own test scores at the time of application.For candidates seeking alocal resource for testing, please contact TheSouth Bay Regional Public Safety Training Consortium (The Academy) at www.theacademy.ca.gov and self-enroll to take the required test prior to applying for this position.Test dates are limited so please contact The Academy as soon as possible. South Bay Regional Public Safety Training Consortium San Mateo, CA: 650-574-6466 San Jose, CA: 408-270-6458 Please note, you must register online at www.theacademy.ca.gov for a test session. NOTE: The Dispatch Academy certification does NOT satisfy the testing requirement. For more information about the County of San Mateo Office of Public Safety Communications, visit our website at http://911.smcgov.org . Qualifications Education and Experience: Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to qualify is a minimum of one year experience with customer service contact. Knowledge of: English language, spelling, grammar and punctuation. Customer service and interpersonal communications principles. Computer operation and use in office and Communications Center environments. Basic principles in communicating by means of face-to-face contact, telephone and/or data terminals. Various resources within the County in order to provide referrals to the public and public safety agencies. Skill/Ability to: Speak, read and write English clearly. Communicate clearly and concisely, in English, both orally and in writing. Comprehend, interpret, relay and document information via telephone, computer software/ data terminals or other related technology. Screen and interpret general data and filter relevant information. Learn and operate Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) Systems and other related technology. Read and interpret various mapping devices and relaying pertinent information. Work under pressure, exercising good judgment and common sense while making sound decisions in emergency situations. Perform multiple tasks simultaneously. Listen, understand and relay of information via telephone and in person. Remain calm and controlled under stressful periods while projecting a professional demeanor. Establish and maintain positive and courteous working relationships with customers, the community and co-workers. Work with the Communications Center team while maintaining assigned job responsibilities and duties. Anticipate and adapt to fluctuating workloads in the Communications Center. Communicate and receive constructive feedback and opinions to affect change. Access and refer to information using available resources. Read, interpret, understand and follow written and oral instructions and/or information. Remain seated for long periods of time. Read and interpret text/data on electronic screen or computerprintouts and variety of maps. Hear in a noisy environment while communicating via telephone or face to face. Other requirements of the position: Successfully complete a pre-employment medical examination and be subject to polygraph testing. Follow strict drug use standards and guidelines. Possess good moral character and psychological suitability as determined by a thorough background investigation, including fingerprinting and psychological evaluation. Be willing to work day, swing, graveyard, rotating, holiday, and weekend shifts. Be willing to work 12 to 16 hours per day. Be willing to accept overtime assignments, including last minute spontaneous mandatory assignments. Application/Examination Anyone may apply. Proof of completion of either the POST Dispatcher Test with a minimum T-Score of48 OR passing scores on the "CritiCall"exam within the last year must be attached at the time of application. Responses to the supplemental questions must also be submitted. A resume will not be accepted as a substitute for the required application materials. This is a continuous recruitment which may close at any time. The final filing date will be posted five days in advance on this job announcement. Apply immediately. This recruitment is open on a continuous basis and selections may be made at any time within the process. Applications for this position will only be accepted online. If you are currently on the County's website, you may click the 'Apply Online' button above. If you are not on the County's website, please go to http://jobs.smcgov.org to apply. All exams will be given in San Mateo County, California, and applicants must participate at their own expense. At the County of San Mateo, we welcome and celebrate the diversity of our employees, and strive to create a workplace where they feel valued every day. County of San Mateo is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. HR Contact:Mandy Singh(0122018) (911 Communications Calltaker)
County of San Mateo, CA
Redwood City, CA, United States
Description Feel a sense of pride and fulfillment every day! Are you seeking a challenging, yet rewarding and gratifying career that's more than just a job? The County of San Mateo invites you to begin a career in which your commitment and outstanding contributions will add significant value to public safety every day. The County of San Mateo PublicSafety Dispatch is immediately looking tofill several 911Dispatcher I positions. 911 Dispatchers perform more routine duties of radio dispatch for law enforcement, fire and ambulance services. In addition, incumbents are expected to learn the more difficult or responsible duties typically assigned to the position in the next higher class of 911 Dispatcher II. 911 Dispatcher I candidates will demonstrate the proven ability to work in a fast paced environment while performing multiple crucialtasks simultaneously. Rarely will you ever get a chance to meet the hundreds of people who call for help, yet they'll depend on your voice, your directions, and your knowledge to get through an emergency. No day is ever routine - one call may be a minor traffic accident, while the next is a frantic voice screaming for help. Both will be depending on your calm, firm voice and direction until help can arrive. Using state-of-the-art equipment and training, you'll provide the excellent service and security people have come to expect from San Mateo County Public Safety Communications. WHAT DO I NEED TO HAVE TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION? Successful Dispatchers shall demonstrate excellent verbal, reasoning, memory, and perceptual abilities. As such,at aminimum, Dispatchers require completion of the POST Entry-Level Dispatcher Selection Test Battery (POST Dispatcher Test) with a minimum T-score of 52 within one year of date of application. All applicants are responsible for obtaining and submitting their own test scores at the time of application. For candidates seeking alocal resource for testing, please contact TheSouth Bay Regional Public Safety Training Consortium (The Academy) at www.theacademy.ca.gov and self-enroll to take the required test prior to applying for this position.Test dates are limited so please contact The Academy as soon as possible. South Bay Regional Public Safety Training Consortium San Mateo, CA: 650-574-6466 San Jose, CA: 408-270-6458 Please note, you must register online at www.theacademy.ca.gov for a test session. NOTE: The Dispatch Academy certification does NOT satisfy the testing requirement. Test results from other training organizations will be accepted so long as they meet the California Peace Officer Standards & Training (POST) requirements for public safety dispatching. For more information about the County of San Mateo Office of Public Safety Communications, visit our website at http://911.smcgov.org . Qualifications Education and Experience: Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to qualify is a minimum of one year experience with customer service contact. Knowledge of: English language, spelling, grammar and punctuation. Customer service and interpersonal communications principles. Computer operation and use in office and Communications Center environments. Basic principles in communicating by means of face-to-face contact, telephone and/or data terminals. Various resources within the County in order to provide referrals to the public and public safety agencies. Skill/Ability to: Speak, read and write English clearly. Communicate clearly and concisely, in English, both orally and in writing. Comprehend, interpret, relay and document information via telephone, computer software/ data terminals or other related technology. Screen and interpret general data and filter relevant information. Learn and operate Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) Systems and other related technology. Read and interpret various mapping devices and relaying pertinent information. Work under pressure, exercising good judgment and common sense while making sound decisions in emergency situations. Perform multiple tasks simultaneously. Listen, understand and relay of information via telephone and in person. Remain calm and controlled under stressful periods while projecting a professional demeanor. Establish and maintain positive and courteous working relationships with customers, the community and co-workers. Work with the Communications Center team while maintaining assigned job responsibilities and duties. Anticipate and adapt to fluctuating workloads in the Communications Center. Communicate and receive constructive feedback and opinions to affect change. Access and refer to information using available resources. Read,interpret, understand and follow written and oral instructions and/or information. Remain seated for long periods of time. Read and interprettext/data on electronic screen or computer printouts and variety of maps. Hear in a noisy environment while communicating via telephone or face to face. Other requirements of the position: Successfully complete a pre-employment medical examination and be subject to polygraph testing. Follow strict drug use standards and guidelines. Possess good moral character and psychological suitability as determined by a thorough background investigation, including fingerprinting and psychological evaluation. Be willing to work day, swing, graveyard, rotating, holiday, and weekend shifts. Be willing to work 12 to 16 hours per day. Be willing to accept overtime assignments, including last minute spontaneous mandatory assignments. Application/Examination Anyone may apply. Proof of completion of either the POST Dispatcher Test with a minimum T-Score of 52 within the last year must be attached at the time of application. Responses to the supplemental questions must also be submitted. A resume will not be accepted as a substitute for the required application materials. This is a continuous recruitment which may close at any time. The final filing date will be posted five days in advance on this job announcement. Apply immediately. This recruitment is open on a continuous basis and selections may be made at any time within the process. Applications for this position will only be accepted online. If you are currently on the County's website, you may click the 'Apply Online' button above or below. If you are not on the County's website, please go to http://jobs.smcgov.org to apply. All exams will be given in San Mateo County, California, and applicants must participate at their own expense. At the County of San Mateo, we welcome and celebrate the diversity of our employees, and strive to create a workplace where they feel valued every day. County of San Mateo is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. HR Contact:Mandy Singh(08212018) (911 Communications Dispatcher I/V050)
Jan 07, 2019
Full Time
Description Feel a sense of pride and fulfillment every day! Are you seeking a challenging, yet rewarding and gratifying career that's more than just a job? The County of San Mateo invites you to begin a career in which your commitment and outstanding contributions will add significant value to public safety every day. The County of San Mateo PublicSafety Dispatch is immediately looking tofill several 911Dispatcher I positions. 911 Dispatchers perform more routine duties of radio dispatch for law enforcement, fire and ambulance services. In addition, incumbents are expected to learn the more difficult or responsible duties typically assigned to the position in the next higher class of 911 Dispatcher II. 911 Dispatcher I candidates will demonstrate the proven ability to work in a fast paced environment while performing multiple crucialtasks simultaneously. Rarely will you ever get a chance to meet the hundreds of people who call for help, yet they'll depend on your voice, your directions, and your knowledge to get through an emergency. No day is ever routine - one call may be a minor traffic accident, while the next is a frantic voice screaming for help. Both will be depending on your calm, firm voice and direction until help can arrive. Using state-of-the-art equipment and training, you'll provide the excellent service and security people have come to expect from San Mateo County Public Safety Communications. WHAT DO I NEED TO HAVE TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION? Successful Dispatchers shall demonstrate excellent verbal, reasoning, memory, and perceptual abilities. As such,at aminimum, Dispatchers require completion of the POST Entry-Level Dispatcher Selection Test Battery (POST Dispatcher Test) with a minimum T-score of 52 within one year of date of application. All applicants are responsible for obtaining and submitting their own test scores at the time of application. For candidates seeking alocal resource for testing, please contact TheSouth Bay Regional Public Safety Training Consortium (The Academy) at www.theacademy.ca.gov and self-enroll to take the required test prior to applying for this position.Test dates are limited so please contact The Academy as soon as possible. South Bay Regional Public Safety Training Consortium San Mateo, CA: 650-574-6466 San Jose, CA: 408-270-6458 Please note, you must register online at www.theacademy.ca.gov for a test session. NOTE: The Dispatch Academy certification does NOT satisfy the testing requirement. Test results from other training organizations will be accepted so long as they meet the California Peace Officer Standards & Training (POST) requirements for public safety dispatching. For more information about the County of San Mateo Office of Public Safety Communications, visit our website at http://911.smcgov.org . Qualifications Education and Experience: Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to qualify is a minimum of one year experience with customer service contact. Knowledge of: English language, spelling, grammar and punctuation. Customer service and interpersonal communications principles. Computer operation and use in office and Communications Center environments. Basic principles in communicating by means of face-to-face contact, telephone and/or data terminals. Various resources within the County in order to provide referrals to the public and public safety agencies. Skill/Ability to: Speak, read and write English clearly. Communicate clearly and concisely, in English, both orally and in writing. Comprehend, interpret, relay and document information via telephone, computer software/ data terminals or other related technology. Screen and interpret general data and filter relevant information. Learn and operate Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) Systems and other related technology. Read and interpret various mapping devices and relaying pertinent information. Work under pressure, exercising good judgment and common sense while making sound decisions in emergency situations. Perform multiple tasks simultaneously. Listen, understand and relay of information via telephone and in person. Remain calm and controlled under stressful periods while projecting a professional demeanor. Establish and maintain positive and courteous working relationships with customers, the community and co-workers. Work with the Communications Center team while maintaining assigned job responsibilities and duties. Anticipate and adapt to fluctuating workloads in the Communications Center. Communicate and receive constructive feedback and opinions to affect change. Access and refer to information using available resources. Read,interpret, understand and follow written and oral instructions and/or information. Remain seated for long periods of time. Read and interprettext/data on electronic screen or computer printouts and variety of maps. Hear in a noisy environment while communicating via telephone or face to face. Other requirements of the position: Successfully complete a pre-employment medical examination and be subject to polygraph testing. Follow strict drug use standards and guidelines. Possess good moral character and psychological suitability as determined by a thorough background investigation, including fingerprinting and psychological evaluation. Be willing to work day, swing, graveyard, rotating, holiday, and weekend shifts. Be willing to work 12 to 16 hours per day. Be willing to accept overtime assignments, including last minute spontaneous mandatory assignments. Application/Examination Anyone may apply. Proof of completion of either the POST Dispatcher Test with a minimum T-Score of 52 within the last year must be attached at the time of application. Responses to the supplemental questions must also be submitted. A resume will not be accepted as a substitute for the required application materials. This is a continuous recruitment which may close at any time. The final filing date will be posted five days in advance on this job announcement. Apply immediately. This recruitment is open on a continuous basis and selections may be made at any time within the process. Applications for this position will only be accepted online. If you are currently on the County's website, you may click the 'Apply Online' button above or below. If you are not on the County's website, please go to http://jobs.smcgov.org to apply. All exams will be given in San Mateo County, California, and applicants must participate at their own expense. At the County of San Mateo, we welcome and celebrate the diversity of our employees, and strive to create a workplace where they feel valued every day. County of San Mateo is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. HR Contact:Mandy Singh(08212018) (911 Communications Dispatcher I/V050)
County of San Mateo, CA
Redwood City, CA, United States
Description The County of San Mateo BehavioralHealth and RecoveryServices (BHRS) seeks a Board eligible or a Board certifiedpsychiatrist to serve as a staff Adult Psychiatrist for the Collaborative Care Team (CCT). The Collaborative Care Team psychiatrist will provide professional adult psychiatric diagnostic and therapeutic services to clients of BHRS. The position is full time, FTE, 40 hours per week, and currently open for hire. The CCT program is located in San Mateo, California, but the team is primarily field based. The position will travel to out of county placement facilities to provide psychiatric care for San Mateo County clients. The position offers a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package which includes County funded malpractice insurance, retirement plans and health benefits for retirees, reimbursement of professional dues and expenses (up to $2,500/year), an additional 5% increase in salary for each qualifying Board certification up to two (2) Boards, administrative leave time at 5 hours per pay period up to 260 hours (this is prorated for part time employees) that can be cashed out up to 50% each Spring, and a wellness program, including exercise classes, worksite massage, and an onsite gym. As a national leader in community mental health services, BHRS offers the opportunity to practice state-of-the-art psychiatry without third party intrusions, the ability to work with a diverse client group with a wide range of diagnoses, the chance to participate in a team model, and the opportunity to supervise psychiatric residents in our award winning Psychiatric Residency Program. BHRS uses evidence-based treatment approaches in our system of care services, while seeking continuing improvement and development in the areas of cultural competence, integrated services for individuals with co-occurring mental health and substance use problems, and supportive housing. Our achievements reflect the work of dedicated staff as well as the valuable input of mental health system partners--criminal justice and human services agencies, private providers and contract agencies, Mental Health and Substance Abuse Commission members, families, and consumers. Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Conduct psychiatric assessments and make diagnoses. Prescribe appropriate treatment plans and prescribe therapy, psychotherapy, rehabilitation programs, and medications as needed. Responsible for the psychiatric care of clients at skilled nursing facilities serving San Mateo County/BHRS clients on an as needed basis. Provide bridge medications as necessary for complex clients returning from state hospitals or out of county facilities. Responsible for reviewing CCT/ARM complex client's medication regiment and collaborating with prescribing psychiatrist when warranted. As needed re-assess conserved client's grave disability status and complete re-determination paperwork. Medication management, including Medication Assisted Treatment for Substance Use Disorders as needed. Coordinate the work of consulting medical specialists. Act as physician member of a multi-disciplinary team for clinical work and provide consultation to CCT/ARM team members regarding client's psychiatric care. Provide psycho education for CCT/ARM staff and support program development. Participate in LEAP improvement efforts as needed. Train and supervise interns and residents. Provide clinical supervision to licensed and professional staff. Prepare reports and maintain timely records of activities. Conduct and direct individual and group psychotherapy. Consult and work with other medical and/or mental health professionals, within BHRS/county contract providers, and/or other departments (i.e. SMMC, Aging and Adult) and out of county treatment teams. Confer with clients' relatives or loved ones regarding illness and treatment. Maintain electronic records of diagnosis, treatment and prognosis according to BHRS standards and other regulatory agencies. Develop comprehensive case histories. Travel out of county to provide psychiatric care and consultation for San Mateo County clients. Perform related duties as assigned. Qualifications Knowledge of: Current developments, trends and research in the field of medicine and psychiatry. Basic understanding of clinical supervisory principles and practices. Pharmacology and psychopharmacology including laws regarding informed consent, dosage ranges, drug incompatibilities, and side effects. Proper documentation of clinical services. General Medicine and its relationship to psychiatry. Current techniques and dynamics of individual, couple, family and group psychotherapy. Chemical dependency and abuse and its relationship to psychiatry. Psychiatric principles and practices. Community mental health practice and program options. Treatment approaches and differential diagnosis of the mentally ill. HIPPA regulations. Medical ethics as they relate to patient care. Skill/Ability to: Diagnose and treat patients. Develop and monitor appropriate treatment plans. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, their families, staff and others. Learn and apply laws, statutes, codes and regulations governing California health service providers, HIPAA, JCAHO and other regulatory requirements. Maintain medical records and prepare reports. Serve on interdisciplinary teams. Clinically supervise licensed and professional staff. Education and Experience: Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to qualify is: Board Certification or completion of an accredited psychiatric residency program. Licensure/Certification: License to practice medicine or osteopathy in the State of California. Application/Examination Anyone may apply. A supplemental application form must be submitted in addition to our regular employment application form. Resume or CV will not be accepted as a substitute for the required employment application and supplemental questionnaire. This is a continuous recruitment which may close at any time. The final filing date will be posted 5 days in advance in the County of San MateoHuman Resources Department. The examination process will consist of an application screening (pass/fail) based on the candidates' application and responses to the supplemental questions. Candidates who pass the application screening will be invited to a panel interview (weight: 100%). Depending on the number of applicants, an application appraisal of education and experience may be used in place of other examinations or further evaluation of work experience may be conducted to group applicants by level of qualification . All applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. All examinations will be given in San Mateo County, California and applicants must participate at their own expense. IMPORTANT : Applications for this position will only be accepted online . If you are currently on the County's website, you may click the "Apply Online" button above or below. If you are not on the County's website, please go to http://jobs.smcgov.org to apply. RECRUITMENTSCHEDULE Apply immediately. This is a continuous recruitment and is open until filled. Selections may be made at any time within the process. At the County of San Mateo, we take pride in the way our employees bring together their diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to serve our community's needs. The County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. HR Contact:Kristin Herman(051518) (Adult Psychiatrist - F140)
Jan 07, 2019
Full Time
Description The County of San Mateo BehavioralHealth and RecoveryServices (BHRS) seeks a Board eligible or a Board certifiedpsychiatrist to serve as a staff Adult Psychiatrist for the Collaborative Care Team (CCT). The Collaborative Care Team psychiatrist will provide professional adult psychiatric diagnostic and therapeutic services to clients of BHRS. The position is full time, FTE, 40 hours per week, and currently open for hire. The CCT program is located in San Mateo, California, but the team is primarily field based. The position will travel to out of county placement facilities to provide psychiatric care for San Mateo County clients. The position offers a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package which includes County funded malpractice insurance, retirement plans and health benefits for retirees, reimbursement of professional dues and expenses (up to $2,500/year), an additional 5% increase in salary for each qualifying Board certification up to two (2) Boards, administrative leave time at 5 hours per pay period up to 260 hours (this is prorated for part time employees) that can be cashed out up to 50% each Spring, and a wellness program, including exercise classes, worksite massage, and an onsite gym. As a national leader in community mental health services, BHRS offers the opportunity to practice state-of-the-art psychiatry without third party intrusions, the ability to work with a diverse client group with a wide range of diagnoses, the chance to participate in a team model, and the opportunity to supervise psychiatric residents in our award winning Psychiatric Residency Program. BHRS uses evidence-based treatment approaches in our system of care services, while seeking continuing improvement and development in the areas of cultural competence, integrated services for individuals with co-occurring mental health and substance use problems, and supportive housing. Our achievements reflect the work of dedicated staff as well as the valuable input of mental health system partners--criminal justice and human services agencies, private providers and contract agencies, Mental Health and Substance Abuse Commission members, families, and consumers. Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Conduct psychiatric assessments and make diagnoses. Prescribe appropriate treatment plans and prescribe therapy, psychotherapy, rehabilitation programs, and medications as needed. Responsible for the psychiatric care of clients at skilled nursing facilities serving San Mateo County/BHRS clients on an as needed basis. Provide bridge medications as necessary for complex clients returning from state hospitals or out of county facilities. Responsible for reviewing CCT/ARM complex client's medication regiment and collaborating with prescribing psychiatrist when warranted. As needed re-assess conserved client's grave disability status and complete re-determination paperwork. Medication management, including Medication Assisted Treatment for Substance Use Disorders as needed. Coordinate the work of consulting medical specialists. Act as physician member of a multi-disciplinary team for clinical work and provide consultation to CCT/ARM team members regarding client's psychiatric care. Provide psycho education for CCT/ARM staff and support program development. Participate in LEAP improvement efforts as needed. Train and supervise interns and residents. Provide clinical supervision to licensed and professional staff. Prepare reports and maintain timely records of activities. Conduct and direct individual and group psychotherapy. Consult and work with other medical and/or mental health professionals, within BHRS/county contract providers, and/or other departments (i.e. SMMC, Aging and Adult) and out of county treatment teams. Confer with clients' relatives or loved ones regarding illness and treatment. Maintain electronic records of diagnosis, treatment and prognosis according to BHRS standards and other regulatory agencies. Develop comprehensive case histories. Travel out of county to provide psychiatric care and consultation for San Mateo County clients. Perform related duties as assigned. Qualifications Knowledge of: Current developments, trends and research in the field of medicine and psychiatry. Basic understanding of clinical supervisory principles and practices. Pharmacology and psychopharmacology including laws regarding informed consent, dosage ranges, drug incompatibilities, and side effects. Proper documentation of clinical services. General Medicine and its relationship to psychiatry. Current techniques and dynamics of individual, couple, family and group psychotherapy. Chemical dependency and abuse and its relationship to psychiatry. Psychiatric principles and practices. Community mental health practice and program options. Treatment approaches and differential diagnosis of the mentally ill. HIPPA regulations. Medical ethics as they relate to patient care. Skill/Ability to: Diagnose and treat patients. Develop and monitor appropriate treatment plans. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, their families, staff and others. Learn and apply laws, statutes, codes and regulations governing California health service providers, HIPAA, JCAHO and other regulatory requirements. Maintain medical records and prepare reports. Serve on interdisciplinary teams. Clinically supervise licensed and professional staff. Education and Experience: Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to qualify is: Board Certification or completion of an accredited psychiatric residency program. Licensure/Certification: License to practice medicine or osteopathy in the State of California. Application/Examination Anyone may apply. A supplemental application form must be submitted in addition to our regular employment application form. Resume or CV will not be accepted as a substitute for the required employment application and supplemental questionnaire. This is a continuous recruitment which may close at any time. The final filing date will be posted 5 days in advance in the County of San MateoHuman Resources Department. The examination process will consist of an application screening (pass/fail) based on the candidates' application and responses to the supplemental questions. Candidates who pass the application screening will be invited to a panel interview (weight: 100%). Depending on the number of applicants, an application appraisal of education and experience may be used in place of other examinations or further evaluation of work experience may be conducted to group applicants by level of qualification . All applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. All examinations will be given in San Mateo County, California and applicants must participate at their own expense. IMPORTANT : Applications for this position will only be accepted online . If you are currently on the County's website, you may click the "Apply Online" button above or below. If you are not on the County's website, please go to http://jobs.smcgov.org to apply. RECRUITMENTSCHEDULE Apply immediately. This is a continuous recruitment and is open until filled. Selections may be made at any time within the process. At the County of San Mateo, we take pride in the way our employees bring together their diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to serve our community's needs. The County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. HR Contact:Kristin Herman(051518) (Adult Psychiatrist - F140)
County of San Mateo, CA
Redwood City, CA, United States
Description Biologist/Standards Specialists work in the office of the Agricultural Commissioner/Sealer,a regulatory agency that provides a variety of environmental and consumer protection services throughout the County. Duties include field inspections and investigations related to the enforcement of laws and regulations governing pesticide use, plant quarantine, fruit and vegetable quality standards and the testing and certification of weighing and measuring devices for accuracy. The work schedule for this position may include early morning hours and weekend assignments. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college in agriculture, biological sciences, or a related field, and a working knowledge in the enforcement of agricultural laws and regulations. Additionally, the ideal candidate will have a strong writing skills, the ability to draft and maintain reports, and communicate effectively with the public, co-workers, consumers and industry representatives to provide information or obtain compliance with enforcement actions. Appointment to this position may be made at a level commensurate to the qualifications of the successful candidate. Additional qualifications beyond the minimum required for the Biologist / Standards Specialist I position are as follows: Biologist/Standards Specialist II - Six months of experience in addition to the required licenses issued by the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA). Biologist/Standards Specialist III - Two years of experience in addition to the required licenses issued by the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA). Biologist/Standards Specialist IV - Three years of experience in addition to the required licenses issued by the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA). Note: The list created from this recruitment, may be used to fill unclassified/classified vacancies, as well as Extra-help assignments. Qualifications Biologist/Standards Specialist I - IV (all levels) License: Possession of a class C driver license or equivalent. Education: Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college with major work in agricultural, biological or physical sciences, or other appropriate disciplines as determined by the Secretary of the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA). Biologist/Standards Specialist II - IV Experience and Licenses: Experience in the enforcement of agricultural and/or weights and measures laws and regulations and licensure by the CDFA in agriculture or weights and measures inspection. (See supplemental application for specific information.) Application/Examination Anyone may apply. A supplemental application form must be submitted in addition to our regular employment application form. The examination will consist of an interview (weight: 100%) which may include a writing and/or performance exercise(s) given before, during or after the interview. Depending on the number of applicants an application appraisal of education and experience may be used in place of other examinations or a screening committee may select those applicants whose education and/or experience appear to best meet the needs of the position. Possession of minimum qualifications does not guarantee advancement in the examination process. All examinations will be given in San Mateo County, California and applicants must participate at their own expense. IMPORTANT : Applications for this position will only be accepted online. If you are currently on the County's website, you may click the "Apply Online" button above or below. If you are not on the County's website, please go to https://jobs.smcgov.org/ to apply. Online applications must be received by the Human Resources Department before midnight on the final filing date . TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE: Final Filing Date: Tuesday, January 29, 2019 Application Screening: Wednesday, January 30, 2019 Combined Panel Interviews: Tuesday, February 19, 2019 and/or Wednesday, February 20, 2019 At the County of San Mateo, we take pride in the way our employees bring together their diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to serve our community's needs. The County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Arlene Cahill(01022019) (Biologist/Standards Specialist I/II/III/IV - J062/J063/J064/J065)
Jan 07, 2019
Full Time
Description Biologist/Standards Specialists work in the office of the Agricultural Commissioner/Sealer,a regulatory agency that provides a variety of environmental and consumer protection services throughout the County. Duties include field inspections and investigations related to the enforcement of laws and regulations governing pesticide use, plant quarantine, fruit and vegetable quality standards and the testing and certification of weighing and measuring devices for accuracy. The work schedule for this position may include early morning hours and weekend assignments. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college in agriculture, biological sciences, or a related field, and a working knowledge in the enforcement of agricultural laws and regulations. Additionally, the ideal candidate will have a strong writing skills, the ability to draft and maintain reports, and communicate effectively with the public, co-workers, consumers and industry representatives to provide information or obtain compliance with enforcement actions. Appointment to this position may be made at a level commensurate to the qualifications of the successful candidate. Additional qualifications beyond the minimum required for the Biologist / Standards Specialist I position are as follows: Biologist/Standards Specialist II - Six months of experience in addition to the required licenses issued by the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA). Biologist/Standards Specialist III - Two years of experience in addition to the required licenses issued by the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA). Biologist/Standards Specialist IV - Three years of experience in addition to the required licenses issued by the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA). Note: The list created from this recruitment, may be used to fill unclassified/classified vacancies, as well as Extra-help assignments. Qualifications Biologist/Standards Specialist I - IV (all levels) License: Possession of a class C driver license or equivalent. Education: Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college with major work in agricultural, biological or physical sciences, or other appropriate disciplines as determined by the Secretary of the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA). Biologist/Standards Specialist II - IV Experience and Licenses: Experience in the enforcement of agricultural and/or weights and measures laws and regulations and licensure by the CDFA in agriculture or weights and measures inspection. (See supplemental application for specific information.) Application/Examination Anyone may apply. A supplemental application form must be submitted in addition to our regular employment application form. The examination will consist of an interview (weight: 100%) which may include a writing and/or performance exercise(s) given before, during or after the interview. Depending on the number of applicants an application appraisal of education and experience may be used in place of other examinations or a screening committee may select those applicants whose education and/or experience appear to best meet the needs of the position. Possession of minimum qualifications does not guarantee advancement in the examination process. All examinations will be given in San Mateo County, California and applicants must participate at their own expense. IMPORTANT : Applications for this position will only be accepted online. If you are currently on the County's website, you may click the "Apply Online" button above or below. If you are not on the County's website, please go to https://jobs.smcgov.org/ to apply. Online applications must be received by the Human Resources Department before midnight on the final filing date . TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE: Final Filing Date: Tuesday, January 29, 2019 Application Screening: Wednesday, January 30, 2019 Combined Panel Interviews: Tuesday, February 19, 2019 and/or Wednesday, February 20, 2019 At the County of San Mateo, we take pride in the way our employees bring together their diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to serve our community's needs. The County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Arlene Cahill(01022019) (Biologist/Standards Specialist I/II/III/IV - J062/J063/J064/J065)
County of San Mateo, CA
Redwood City, CA, United States
Description Boiler Watch Engineers , under general supervision, operate and maintain proper steam pressure and water in high pressure boilers used for space heating and domestic hot water heat exchangers at the San Mateo Medical Center. DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES The duties and responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to the following: Watch boiler water supply and keep pumps regulated to maintain even water level in boilers; Perform water treatments; assist with inspection, repair and replacement of steam, water, air and oil pipes; Keep steam supply regulated as needed throughout power plant; Help install machinery and equipment; Inspect pressure and temperature gauges for steam or water leaks, and make repairs or notify the chief engineer of needed repairs; reset and repack steam and water valves; Keep steam boilers in good condition; Wipe and dust boiler room fixtures and appliances; Clean boiler flues; sweep and keep boiler room premises in clean and orderly condition; Keep records of fuel consumption and temperatures of fuel oil and feed water; Perform miscellaneous minor repair work; Perform other duties as assigned including operation of Direct Digital Control (DDC), VAV and Pneumatic controls. Boiler Watch Engineers also monitor fire alarm systems and pneumatic tube systems and operate emergency generators and Automatic Transfer Switches (ATS). IDEAL CANDIDATE In addition to having the knowledge, skills and abilities listed under Qualifications, the ideal candidate willbe well-versed in the principles of water treatment and beable toconduct and interpret water treatment tests. The ideal candidate will also be able to maintain hourly operational logs of all central plant equipment. NOTE: This position will be required to work swing and graveyard shifts. Qualifications Education and Experience: Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to qualify is one year of boiler room experience. Knowledge of: Efficient firing methods and boiler room practices; methods of firing, operating and blowing off boilers; and methods, materials, tools and equipment used in cleaning and keeping boilers in good condition. Skill/Ability to: Keep an even fire with economical use of fuel; and understand and carry out oral and written directions. Application/Examination Anyone may apply. The examination process will consist of an application screening (weight: Pass/Fail) based on the candidates' application and responses to the supplemental questions.Candidates who pass the application screening will be invited to a panel interview(weight: 100%).All applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. All examinations will be given in San Mateo County, California and applicants must participate at their own expense. This is a continuous recruitment which may close at any time. The final filing date will be posted five days in advance on this job announcement.Apply immediately. This recruitment is open on a continuous basis and selections may be made at any time within the process. TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE Application Deadline: Continuous Application Screening: TBD Departmental Interview: TBD At the County of San Mateo, we welcome and celebrate the diversity of our employees, and strive to create a workplace where they feel valued every day. County of San Mateo is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Analyst: Christina Chan(02282018) (Boiler Watch Engineer - T048)
Jan 07, 2019
Full Time
Description Boiler Watch Engineers , under general supervision, operate and maintain proper steam pressure and water in high pressure boilers used for space heating and domestic hot water heat exchangers at the San Mateo Medical Center. DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES The duties and responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to the following: Watch boiler water supply and keep pumps regulated to maintain even water level in boilers; Perform water treatments; assist with inspection, repair and replacement of steam, water, air and oil pipes; Keep steam supply regulated as needed throughout power plant; Help install machinery and equipment; Inspect pressure and temperature gauges for steam or water leaks, and make repairs or notify the chief engineer of needed repairs; reset and repack steam and water valves; Keep steam boilers in good condition; Wipe and dust boiler room fixtures and appliances; Clean boiler flues; sweep and keep boiler room premises in clean and orderly condition; Keep records of fuel consumption and temperatures of fuel oil and feed water; Perform miscellaneous minor repair work; Perform other duties as assigned including operation of Direct Digital Control (DDC), VAV and Pneumatic controls. Boiler Watch Engineers also monitor fire alarm systems and pneumatic tube systems and operate emergency generators and Automatic Transfer Switches (ATS). IDEAL CANDIDATE In addition to having the knowledge, skills and abilities listed under Qualifications, the ideal candidate willbe well-versed in the principles of water treatment and beable toconduct and interpret water treatment tests. The ideal candidate will also be able to maintain hourly operational logs of all central plant equipment. NOTE: This position will be required to work swing and graveyard shifts. Qualifications Education and Experience: Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to qualify is one year of boiler room experience. Knowledge of: Efficient firing methods and boiler room practices; methods of firing, operating and blowing off boilers; and methods, materials, tools and equipment used in cleaning and keeping boilers in good condition. Skill/Ability to: Keep an even fire with economical use of fuel; and understand and carry out oral and written directions. Application/Examination Anyone may apply. The examination process will consist of an application screening (weight: Pass/Fail) based on the candidates' application and responses to the supplemental questions.Candidates who pass the application screening will be invited to a panel interview(weight: 100%).All applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. All examinations will be given in San Mateo County, California and applicants must participate at their own expense. This is a continuous recruitment which may close at any time. The final filing date will be posted five days in advance on this job announcement.Apply immediately. This recruitment is open on a continuous basis and selections may be made at any time within the process. TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE Application Deadline: Continuous Application Screening: TBD Departmental Interview: TBD At the County of San Mateo, we welcome and celebrate the diversity of our employees, and strive to create a workplace where they feel valued every day. County of San Mateo is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Analyst: Christina Chan(02282018) (Boiler Watch Engineer - T048)
County of San Mateo, CA
Redwood City, CA, United States
Description San Mateo County Health is seeking a well-qualifiedindividual for the position of Administrative Assistant II-Correctional Health Services, to work inthe administrative unit and assist management personnel in such activities as budgeting, purchasing, analysis of office methods and procedures, personnel transactions and supervision of clerical staff; and to perform related work as assigned. The current vacancy is in Correctional Health Services located in Redwood City, CA. This position will work/travel between both the Maguire Correctional Facility and the Maple Street Correctional Center. Primary duties will include, but are not limited to: Personnel hiringprocesses, including creating requisitions usingNeogov; processing applications; verifying licensure;scheduling fingerprint and medical pre-employment examinations; and requesting background investigations. Employeeonboarding, includingprocessing jail clearance;processing hires in Workday; gathering hiringdocuments; requesting computer accounts and user access; and uploading documentation into Civil Service File. Processing personnel transactions using Workday, including promotions, separations, various job changes and leaves of absence. Position management, including running position control reports and providing management team with vacant position status reports. Participating in Personnel meetings: County's quarterly; Health's quarterly; and Division's bi-monthly. Act as liaison with Human Resources Department and employees. Contract management, including creating, monitoring and processing amendments as requested. Liaison with contractors, including providing technical assistance with Contract Management System (CMS). Participating in contract meetings: Health's monthly; andCounty's monthly. Supervising the Medical Records Unit, including planning, assigning and overseeing staff work; providing performance evaluations. Hiring new staff, including participating inrecruitment processes as the hiring authority;screening applications; conducting interviews; checking references, making hiring selections. Learning Management System (LMS) Coordinator, including creating trainings; assigning trainings to staff; and running LMS Training report. Provide assistance to the Director and management team. Correctional Health Records Center management in SharePoint. Managing staff and contractor licenses; ensuring they are current/valid. Creating policies and procedures. Providing technical support to staff. Back-up for Payroll. Back-up for Administrative Services Manager. The ideal candidate will have experience in the following: Overseeing administrative support staff in a health services environment. Processing personnel functions. Contract management; detail oriented. Maintaining confidentiality. Supervision of clerical staff. Working in a correctional facility. Computer usage; proficiency inMicrosoft Word and Excel applications; experience using Workday andNeogovis preferred. Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those encountered on the job. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. NOTE : The eligible list generated from this recruitment may be used to fill future extra-help, term, unclassified, and regular classified vacancies. Qualifications Security Clearance : This position requires that the applicant obtain and maintain a security clearance as a condition of employment. Education and Experience : Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to qualify is graduation from an accredited college or university with major work in Public or Business Administration or a closely related field and two years of experience in such fields as accounting, personnel management, office management or management analysis. Knowledge of : Principles of organization, administration and supervision; budgeting principles and practices; modern office methods and procedures associated with information technology; and principles and practices of sub professional accounting, bookkeeping and fiscal procedures. Skill/Ability to : Analyze organizational structures and recommend procedural changes and prepare and present reports in narrative and graphic form; establish and maintain accounts and budgetary controls; learn quickly the laws and rules governing the operations of the department to which assigned; interpret and explain laws and rules to subordinates, other County departmental staff and to the general public; and plan, organize and supervise the work of clerical personnel effectively. Application/Examination Anyone may apply. Current County of San Mateo and County of San MateoSuperior Court of Californiaemployees with at least six months (1040 hours) of continuous service in a classified regular, probationary,SEIUorAFSCMErepresented extra-help/term position prior to the final filing date will receive five points added to their final passing score on this examination. Responses to the supplemental questions must be submitted in addition toour regular employment application form. A resume will not be accepted as a substitute for the required employment application and supplemental questionnaire . The examination process will consist of an application screening (weight:Pass/Fail) based on the candidates' application and responses to the supplemental questions.Candidates who pass the application screening will be invited to a panel interview(weight: 100%). Depending on the number of applicants, an application appraisal of education and experience may be used in place of other examinations or further evaluation of work experience may be conducted to group applicants by level of qualification . All applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. All examinations will be given in San Mateo County, California and applicants must participate at their own expense. IMPORTANT : Applications for this position will only be accepted online. If you are currently on the County's website, you may click the "Apply Online" button above or below. If you are not on the County's website, please go to https://jobs.smcgov.org/ to apply. Online applications must be received by the Human Resources Department before midnight on the final filing date. ~ TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE ~ Final Filing Date: January 29, 2019 Application Screening: January 30, 2019 Combined Civil Service Panel & Department Interviews: February 12 and/or 13, 2019 At the County of San Mateo, we take pride in the way our employees bring together their diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to serve our community's needs. The County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. HR Contact: YvonneAlvidrez(011619) (Administrative Assistant II - E089)
Jan 17, 2019
Full Time
Description San Mateo County Health is seeking a well-qualifiedindividual for the position of Administrative Assistant II-Correctional Health Services, to work inthe administrative unit and assist management personnel in such activities as budgeting, purchasing, analysis of office methods and procedures, personnel transactions and supervision of clerical staff; and to perform related work as assigned. The current vacancy is in Correctional Health Services located in Redwood City, CA. This position will work/travel between both the Maguire Correctional Facility and the Maple Street Correctional Center. Primary duties will include, but are not limited to: Personnel hiringprocesses, including creating requisitions usingNeogov; processing applications; verifying licensure;scheduling fingerprint and medical pre-employment examinations; and requesting background investigations. Employeeonboarding, includingprocessing jail clearance;processing hires in Workday; gathering hiringdocuments; requesting computer accounts and user access; and uploading documentation into Civil Service File. Processing personnel transactions using Workday, including promotions, separations, various job changes and leaves of absence. Position management, including running position control reports and providing management team with vacant position status reports. Participating in Personnel meetings: County's quarterly; Health's quarterly; and Division's bi-monthly. Act as liaison with Human Resources Department and employees. Contract management, including creating, monitoring and processing amendments as requested. Liaison with contractors, including providing technical assistance with Contract Management System (CMS). Participating in contract meetings: Health's monthly; andCounty's monthly. Supervising the Medical Records Unit, including planning, assigning and overseeing staff work; providing performance evaluations. Hiring new staff, including participating inrecruitment processes as the hiring authority;screening applications; conducting interviews; checking references, making hiring selections. Learning Management System (LMS) Coordinator, including creating trainings; assigning trainings to staff; and running LMS Training report. Provide assistance to the Director and management team. Correctional Health Records Center management in SharePoint. Managing staff and contractor licenses; ensuring they are current/valid. Creating policies and procedures. Providing technical support to staff. Back-up for Payroll. Back-up for Administrative Services Manager. The ideal candidate will have experience in the following: Overseeing administrative support staff in a health services environment. Processing personnel functions. Contract management; detail oriented. Maintaining confidentiality. Supervision of clerical staff. Working in a correctional facility. Computer usage; proficiency inMicrosoft Word and Excel applications; experience using Workday andNeogovis preferred. Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those encountered on the job. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. NOTE : The eligible list generated from this recruitment may be used to fill future extra-help, term, unclassified, and regular classified vacancies. Qualifications Security Clearance : This position requires that the applicant obtain and maintain a security clearance as a condition of employment. Education and Experience : Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to qualify is graduation from an accredited college or university with major work in Public or Business Administration or a closely related field and two years of experience in such fields as accounting, personnel management, office management or management analysis. Knowledge of : Principles of organization, administration and supervision; budgeting principles and practices; modern office methods and procedures associated with information technology; and principles and practices of sub professional accounting, bookkeeping and fiscal procedures. Skill/Ability to : Analyze organizational structures and recommend procedural changes and prepare and present reports in narrative and graphic form; establish and maintain accounts and budgetary controls; learn quickly the laws and rules governing the operations of the department to which assigned; interpret and explain laws and rules to subordinates, other County departmental staff and to the general public; and plan, organize and supervise the work of clerical personnel effectively. Application/Examination Anyone may apply. Current County of San Mateo and County of San MateoSuperior Court of Californiaemployees with at least six months (1040 hours) of continuous service in a classified regular, probationary,SEIUorAFSCMErepresented extra-help/term position prior to the final filing date will receive five points added to their final passing score on this examination. Responses to the supplemental questions must be submitted in addition toour regular employment application form. A resume will not be accepted as a substitute for the required employment application and supplemental questionnaire . The examination process will consist of an application screening (weight:Pass/Fail) based on the candidates' application and responses to the supplemental questions.Candidates who pass the application screening will be invited to a panel interview(weight: 100%). Depending on the number of applicants, an application appraisal of education and experience may be used in place of other examinations or further evaluation of work experience may be conducted to group applicants by level of qualification . All applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. All examinations will be given in San Mateo County, California and applicants must participate at their own expense. IMPORTANT : Applications for this position will only be accepted online. If you are currently on the County's website, you may click the "Apply Online" button above or below. If you are not on the County's website, please go to https://jobs.smcgov.org/ to apply. Online applications must be received by the Human Resources Department before midnight on the final filing date. ~ TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE ~ Final Filing Date: January 29, 2019 Application Screening: January 30, 2019 Combined Civil Service Panel & Department Interviews: February 12 and/or 13, 2019 At the County of San Mateo, we take pride in the way our employees bring together their diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to serve our community's needs. The County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. HR Contact: YvonneAlvidrez(011619) (Administrative Assistant II - E089)
County of San Mateo, CA
Redwood City, CA, United States
Description NOTE: This recruitment schedule was amended on January 14, 2019 from a continuous recruitment to closing. The Final Closing Date will be January 22, 2019. Note: This recruitment schedule was amended on December 31, 2018 to extend the Final Filing Date. This recruitment has been changed to "Continuous." San Mateo County Health seeks well-qualified candidates for the position of Patient Services Specialist in the Business Services Division. Under the direction of the Patient Financial Services Manager, the Patient Services Specialist will perform difficult, technical, complex or specialized patient services office support and business office support for the Business Services Division.This position is in the Patient Financial Services Department, located at 801 Gateway Blvd., Suite 200,South San Francisco, CA 94080. The scheduled work hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. The successful hire will be responsible for: Performing patient billing. Reviewing patient accounts to identify delinquent and due amounts. Following collections procedures to receive payments. Billing Medicare, insurance and Medi-Cal electronically using the hospitals billing scrubber system. Posting payments. Researching Medi-Cal denials, unbilled services, and re-billing when appropriate. Working with daily billing, denials, and follow-up lists. Providing coverage for other specialist as needed and required. Contacting insurance companies for claim processing and reimbursement status. Coordinating with insurance companies to resolve payment problems and reimbursement issues. Addressing billing issues and enquiries from patients. Reporting trends and metrics to management. Performing other duties and administrative work when needed. The ideal candidate will have: In-depth hospital and professional fee billing experience. Excellent organizational skills including setting priorities and meeting critical deadlines. Experience working with insurance companies for claim follow-up. Experience processing medical billing documents including HCFA 1500's and UB 04's. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. NOTE: The eligible listgenerated from this recruitment may be used to fill future extra-help, term, unclassified,and regular classifiedvacancies. Qualifications County Status: An applicant must have been a County of San Mateo employee in San Mateo County Health with at least six months (1040 hours) of continuous service in a regular, probationary, or extra-help classified position prior to the final filing date. Education and Experience: Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to qualify is one year of journey level office support experience in a patient services setting. Knowledge of: Medical terminology as related to patient services support work. Policies and procedures related to patient services office support and hospital or clinic business office activities. Office administrative practices and procedures, including filing and the operation of standard office equipment. Basic business data processing principles and the use of word processing or computing equipment. Proper form for typed materials. Business arithmetic, including percentages and decimals. Correct English usage, including spelling, grammar and punctuation. Record keeping principles and procedures. Skill/Ability to: Perform technical, specialized, complex or difficult patient services office support work. Organize, prioritize and coordinate work activities. Read, interpret and apply rules, policies and procedures. Organize, research and maintain patient and general office files. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work. Compose routine correspondence from brief instructions. Make arithmetic calculations with speed and accuracy. Use initiative and sound independent judgment within established guidelines. Operate standard office equipment, including a word processor, personal or on-line computer, and centralized telephone equipment. Note: Specific positions may require the ability to type at a rate of 40 net words per minute from printed copy. Application/Examination Departmental Promotional Only. Only current County of San Mateo employees in San Mateo County Health with at least six months (1040 hours) of continuous service in a classified regular, probationary,SEIUorAFSCMErepresented extra-help/term position prior to the final filing date may apply. Responses to the supplemental questions must be submitted in addition toour regular employment application form. A resume will not be accepted as a substitute for the required employment application and supplemental questionnaire. The examination process will consist of an application screening (weight: pass/fail) based on the candidates' application and responses to the supplemental questions.Candidates who pass the application screening will be invited to a panel interview(weight: 100%). Depending on the number of applicants, an application appraisal of education and experience may be used in place of other examinations or further evaluation of work experience may be conducted to group applicants by level of qualification . All applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. All examinations will be given in San Mateo County, California and applicants must participate at their own expense. IMPORTANT : Applications for this position will only be accepted online. If you are currently on the County's website, you may click the "Apply Online" button above or below. If you are not on the County's website, please go to https://jobs.smcgov.org/ to apply. Online applications must be received by the Human Resources Department before midnight on the final filing date. ~ TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE ~ Final Filing Date: January 22, 2019 Application Screening: January 10, 2019 Combined Civil Service and DepartmentInterviews: Week of January 21, 2019 At the County of San Mateo, we take pride in the way our employees bring together their diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to serve our community's needs. The County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. HRContact: Wendy Young(121718) (Patient ServicesSpecialist-E414)
Jan 07, 2019
Full Time
Description NOTE: This recruitment schedule was amended on January 14, 2019 from a continuous recruitment to closing. The Final Closing Date will be January 22, 2019. Note: This recruitment schedule was amended on December 31, 2018 to extend the Final Filing Date. This recruitment has been changed to "Continuous." San Mateo County Health seeks well-qualified candidates for the position of Patient Services Specialist in the Business Services Division. Under the direction of the Patient Financial Services Manager, the Patient Services Specialist will perform difficult, technical, complex or specialized patient services office support and business office support for the Business Services Division.This position is in the Patient Financial Services Department, located at 801 Gateway Blvd., Suite 200,South San Francisco, CA 94080. The scheduled work hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. The successful hire will be responsible for: Performing patient billing. Reviewing patient accounts to identify delinquent and due amounts. Following collections procedures to receive payments. Billing Medicare, insurance and Medi-Cal electronically using the hospitals billing scrubber system. Posting payments. Researching Medi-Cal denials, unbilled services, and re-billing when appropriate. Working with daily billing, denials, and follow-up lists. Providing coverage for other specialist as needed and required. Contacting insurance companies for claim processing and reimbursement status. Coordinating with insurance companies to resolve payment problems and reimbursement issues. Addressing billing issues and enquiries from patients. Reporting trends and metrics to management. Performing other duties and administrative work when needed. The ideal candidate will have: In-depth hospital and professional fee billing experience. Excellent organizational skills including setting priorities and meeting critical deadlines. Experience working with insurance companies for claim follow-up. Experience processing medical billing documents including HCFA 1500's and UB 04's. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. NOTE: The eligible listgenerated from this recruitment may be used to fill future extra-help, term, unclassified,and regular classifiedvacancies. Qualifications County Status: An applicant must have been a County of San Mateo employee in San Mateo County Health with at least six months (1040 hours) of continuous service in a regular, probationary, or extra-help classified position prior to the final filing date. Education and Experience: Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to qualify is one year of journey level office support experience in a patient services setting. Knowledge of: Medical terminology as related to patient services support work. Policies and procedures related to patient services office support and hospital or clinic business office activities. Office administrative practices and procedures, including filing and the operation of standard office equipment. Basic business data processing principles and the use of word processing or computing equipment. Proper form for typed materials. Business arithmetic, including percentages and decimals. Correct English usage, including spelling, grammar and punctuation. Record keeping principles and procedures. Skill/Ability to: Perform technical, specialized, complex or difficult patient services office support work. Organize, prioritize and coordinate work activities. Read, interpret and apply rules, policies and procedures. Organize, research and maintain patient and general office files. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work. Compose routine correspondence from brief instructions. Make arithmetic calculations with speed and accuracy. Use initiative and sound independent judgment within established guidelines. Operate standard office equipment, including a word processor, personal or on-line computer, and centralized telephone equipment. Note: Specific positions may require the ability to type at a rate of 40 net words per minute from printed copy. Application/Examination Departmental Promotional Only. Only current County of San Mateo employees in San Mateo County Health with at least six months (1040 hours) of continuous service in a classified regular, probationary,SEIUorAFSCMErepresented extra-help/term position prior to the final filing date may apply. Responses to the supplemental questions must be submitted in addition toour regular employment application form. A resume will not be accepted as a substitute for the required employment application and supplemental questionnaire. The examination process will consist of an application screening (weight: pass/fail) based on the candidates' application and responses to the supplemental questions.Candidates who pass the application screening will be invited to a panel interview(weight: 100%). Depending on the number of applicants, an application appraisal of education and experience may be used in place of other examinations or further evaluation of work experience may be conducted to group applicants by level of qualification . All applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. All examinations will be given in San Mateo County, California and applicants must participate at their own expense. IMPORTANT : Applications for this position will only be accepted online. If you are currently on the County's website, you may click the "Apply Online" button above or below. If you are not on the County's website, please go to https://jobs.smcgov.org/ to apply. Online applications must be received by the Human Resources Department before midnight on the final filing date. ~ TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE ~ Final Filing Date: January 22, 2019 Application Screening: January 10, 2019 Combined Civil Service and DepartmentInterviews: Week of January 21, 2019 At the County of San Mateo, we take pride in the way our employees bring together their diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to serve our community's needs. The County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. HRContact: Wendy Young(121718) (Patient ServicesSpecialist-E414)
County of San Mateo, CA
Redwood City, CA, United States
Description San Mateo County Health's Environmental Health Services Division seeks a well-qualified individual for the position of Pollution Prevention Specialist II/III-Spanish Speaking Preferred-Limited Term . This position will work in the following programs: Healthy Homes, Integrated Pest Management (IPM) and Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention. The current vacancy is limited-term in the Environmental Health Services Division located in San Mateo, CA, however, will travel/drive throughout the County to perform duties of the position. This position will work occasional evenings and weekends. The Pollution Prevention Specialist will assist in planning and implementing education programs for a wide variety of audiences, provide in-home and community-based education services, and performing other duties as assigned. The Pollution Prevention Specialist will work with a diverse range of health programs, community groups, housing, building, and enforcement agency partners, childcare providers, and at-risk families. IMPORTANT: The County will be sponsoring a California Lead Assessor/Inspector training from February 11-15, 2019. This is an opportunity to obtain training as a California Lead Assessor/Inspector. Interested parties should plan to take advantage of this opportunity; this training is open to all (not limited to employees). Certification exams will take place at a later date through the California Department of Public Health. Primary responsibilities include: Develop health and community liaisons and collaborate in developing strategies for preventing lead exposure, and increasing screening to identify lead-exposed children; Ensure all children identified by screening receive appropriate services, including outreach and education, home visits and environmental investigations, as appropriate; Educate enforcement agency partners (i.e., city and/or county building departments, housing departments) regarding lead hazard compliance, and lead-safe work practices; Encourage businesses (home improvement stores, hardware stores, paint stores, garden supply and landscaping) to participate in educational activities concerning lead hazard awareness and promote in-store displays; Promote healthy homes actions that can be adopted by families, encouraging change that reduces the use of chemicals in the home, including safer cleaning and pest control; Coordinate home visits to at-risk neighborhoods and families; Test healthy homes messages with families and track responses; Track progress of families engaged in behavior change; Coordinate IPM activities with property owners and managers, building maintenance, tenant liaisons, and IPM providers; Reach out to and provide education to families and child caregivers of at-risk children by utilizing activities such as home visits, neighborhood campaigns, health fairs, presentations, and media or social marketing campaigns; Plan, coordinate, and staff a wide range of meetings and events, including during evenings and weekends; and Provide assistance and staff support as needed. The ideal candidate will possess: License and Certification: Possession of a California Lead Assessor/Inspector Certification is strongly desired or attendance of the County sponsored California Lead Assessor/Inspector training from February 11-15, 2019; Strong communication and interpersonal skills and have confidence in public speaking in both Spanish and English; Ability to coordinate multiple projects, organize priorities, and manage a flexible schedule; Experience working with a diversity of people (e.g. ethnic background, religion, nationality, education level, language, socio-economic status, etc.); Ability to work independently and complete tasks with minimal supervision and work collaboratively as a team member; Experience creating visual and written materials or presentations; Some experience in web design and graphic design is preferred; and Proficient computer skills; e.g. Microsoft Office, Spread sheets and/or Smartsheets. For information on the Environmental Health Services Division visit: http://www.smhealth.org/environmentalhealth For information on the Lead Poisoning Prevention Program visit: http://www.smchealth.org/ leadpoisoning SALARY Pollution Prevention Specialist II $39.32 - $49.14 Hourly Pollution Prevention Specialist III $41.73 - $52.14 Hourly NOTE :This is a limited term, at-will position not to exceed 3 years. Limited Term employees receive full medical and dental benefits, similar to regular employees, and a portable 401(a) plan. Information for current County employees : Current and regular San Mateo County Employees who are interested in this assignment must submit application materials and compete in the selection process. If you are successful in the selection process and are being considered for the assignment, HR will work directly with you and/or your department for options. Please note that there is no guarantee that you will be allowed by your department to rotate into this assignment nor are your departments obligated to allow you to take on this assignment. The salary range for this position is "as is" and non-negotiable. Qualifications Education and Experience: Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to qualify is: II level : One year of experience in hazardous materials management. III level : Two years of journey level experience in hazardous materials management. Application/Examination If you are interested in being considered for this limited term position the following items must be submitted via e-mail: Cover letter with responses to Supplemental Questions (maximum of 2 pages) Resume Supplemental Questions: Describe your experience developing, implementing, promoting, coordinating and evaluating an outreach/education program, event or project (including any website development or upkeep). Be specific . Describe your experience establishing and maintaining collaborative relations with diverse community groups, non-profit organizations and community leaders or businesses. Be specific about the kinds of organizations you collaborated with and describe the purpose of your outreach. Be specific . Describe your experience in successfully promoting behavior change with Spanish-speaking families. Be specific . Are you certified as a California Lead Assessor/Inspector? If not, are you willing to be trained as a Lead Inspector? NOTE: A County sponsored California Lead Assessor/Inspector training will be held from February 11-15, 2019. Fluency in Spanish and English is PREFERRED . Are you fluent in both Spanish and English? A response of "No" to this question will NOT disqualify you from hiring consideration. Please include the words " Pollution Prevention Specialist II/III-Spanish Speaking Preferred-Limited Term Position " in the subject line of email submission. All submitted materials must be in a Word or PDF format. Please submit the above listed materials via email to: Waymond Wong, Environmental Health Program Supervisor E-mail address: wwong@smcgov.org Application materials received by JANUARY 11, 2019 will be included in the first group of candidates considered. Application materials will be reviewed as they are received and well-qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview. Apply immediately. Application materials will be accepted until position is filled. This posting is open on a continuous basis and selection may be made at any time within the process. NOTE : Application materials are only accepted via e-mail. Materials sent via regular mail and/or fax will not be accepted. Submittals that do not include all required elements (cover letter with responses to supplemental questions and a resume) will not be considered. At the County of San Mateo, we take pride in the way our employees bring together their diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to serve our community's needs. The County of San Mateo is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Jan 07, 2019
Full Time
Description San Mateo County Health's Environmental Health Services Division seeks a well-qualified individual for the position of Pollution Prevention Specialist II/III-Spanish Speaking Preferred-Limited Term . This position will work in the following programs: Healthy Homes, Integrated Pest Management (IPM) and Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention. The current vacancy is limited-term in the Environmental Health Services Division located in San Mateo, CA, however, will travel/drive throughout the County to perform duties of the position. This position will work occasional evenings and weekends. The Pollution Prevention Specialist will assist in planning and implementing education programs for a wide variety of audiences, provide in-home and community-based education services, and performing other duties as assigned. The Pollution Prevention Specialist will work with a diverse range of health programs, community groups, housing, building, and enforcement agency partners, childcare providers, and at-risk families. IMPORTANT: The County will be sponsoring a California Lead Assessor/Inspector training from February 11-15, 2019. This is an opportunity to obtain training as a California Lead Assessor/Inspector. Interested parties should plan to take advantage of this opportunity; this training is open to all (not limited to employees). Certification exams will take place at a later date through the California Department of Public Health. Primary responsibilities include: Develop health and community liaisons and collaborate in developing strategies for preventing lead exposure, and increasing screening to identify lead-exposed children; Ensure all children identified by screening receive appropriate services, including outreach and education, home visits and environmental investigations, as appropriate; Educate enforcement agency partners (i.e., city and/or county building departments, housing departments) regarding lead hazard compliance, and lead-safe work practices; Encourage businesses (home improvement stores, hardware stores, paint stores, garden supply and landscaping) to participate in educational activities concerning lead hazard awareness and promote in-store displays; Promote healthy homes actions that can be adopted by families, encouraging change that reduces the use of chemicals in the home, including safer cleaning and pest control; Coordinate home visits to at-risk neighborhoods and families; Test healthy homes messages with families and track responses; Track progress of families engaged in behavior change; Coordinate IPM activities with property owners and managers, building maintenance, tenant liaisons, and IPM providers; Reach out to and provide education to families and child caregivers of at-risk children by utilizing activities such as home visits, neighborhood campaigns, health fairs, presentations, and media or social marketing campaigns; Plan, coordinate, and staff a wide range of meetings and events, including during evenings and weekends; and Provide assistance and staff support as needed. The ideal candidate will possess: License and Certification: Possession of a California Lead Assessor/Inspector Certification is strongly desired or attendance of the County sponsored California Lead Assessor/Inspector training from February 11-15, 2019; Strong communication and interpersonal skills and have confidence in public speaking in both Spanish and English; Ability to coordinate multiple projects, organize priorities, and manage a flexible schedule; Experience working with a diversity of people (e.g. ethnic background, religion, nationality, education level, language, socio-economic status, etc.); Ability to work independently and complete tasks with minimal supervision and work collaboratively as a team member; Experience creating visual and written materials or presentations; Some experience in web design and graphic design is preferred; and Proficient computer skills; e.g. Microsoft Office, Spread sheets and/or Smartsheets. For information on the Environmental Health Services Division visit: http://www.smhealth.org/environmentalhealth For information on the Lead Poisoning Prevention Program visit: http://www.smchealth.org/ leadpoisoning SALARY Pollution Prevention Specialist II $39.32 - $49.14 Hourly Pollution Prevention Specialist III $41.73 - $52.14 Hourly NOTE :This is a limited term, at-will position not to exceed 3 years. Limited Term employees receive full medical and dental benefits, similar to regular employees, and a portable 401(a) plan. Information for current County employees : Current and regular San Mateo County Employees who are interested in this assignment must submit application materials and compete in the selection process. If you are successful in the selection process and are being considered for the assignment, HR will work directly with you and/or your department for options. Please note that there is no guarantee that you will be allowed by your department to rotate into this assignment nor are your departments obligated to allow you to take on this assignment. The salary range for this position is "as is" and non-negotiable. Qualifications Education and Experience: Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to qualify is: II level : One year of experience in hazardous materials management. III level : Two years of journey level experience in hazardous materials management. Application/Examination If you are interested in being considered for this limited term position the following items must be submitted via e-mail: Cover letter with responses to Supplemental Questions (maximum of 2 pages) Resume Supplemental Questions: Describe your experience developing, implementing, promoting, coordinating and evaluating an outreach/education program, event or project (including any website development or upkeep). Be specific . Describe your experience establishing and maintaining collaborative relations with diverse community groups, non-profit organizations and community leaders or businesses. Be specific about the kinds of organizations you collaborated with and describe the purpose of your outreach. Be specific . Describe your experience in successfully promoting behavior change with Spanish-speaking families. Be specific . Are you certified as a California Lead Assessor/Inspector? If not, are you willing to be trained as a Lead Inspector? NOTE: A County sponsored California Lead Assessor/Inspector training will be held from February 11-15, 2019. Fluency in Spanish and English is PREFERRED . Are you fluent in both Spanish and English? A response of "No" to this question will NOT disqualify you from hiring consideration. Please include the words " Pollution Prevention Specialist II/III-Spanish Speaking Preferred-Limited Term Position " in the subject line of email submission. All submitted materials must be in a Word or PDF format. Please submit the above listed materials via email to: Waymond Wong, Environmental Health Program Supervisor E-mail address: wwong@smcgov.org Application materials received by JANUARY 11, 2019 will be included in the first group of candidates considered. Application materials will be reviewed as they are received and well-qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview. Apply immediately. Application materials will be accepted until position is filled. This posting is open on a continuous basis and selection may be made at any time within the process. NOTE : Application materials are only accepted via e-mail. Materials sent via regular mail and/or fax will not be accepted. Submittals that do not include all required elements (cover letter with responses to supplemental questions and a resume) will not be considered. At the County of San Mateo, we take pride in the way our employees bring together their diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to serve our community's needs. The County of San Mateo is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
County of San Mateo, CA
Redwood City, CA, United States
Description San Mateo County Health's Public Health, Policy & Planning Division is seeking well-qualified individuals for the position of Communicable Disease Investigator - Communicable Disease Control Program . The Communicable Disease Control Program is a multidisciplinary team of public health professionals that works closely with local health care providers, community members, partners, other public health jurisdictions, government agencies, and private organizations to prevent and control transmission of communicable diseases throughout County of San Mateo. There are currently two full-time regular vacancies; fluency in Spanish is preferred for one of the positions. Both positions are located in San Mateo, CA but will drive/travel throughout the County to perform duties of the job. Under the direct supervision of the Community Program Supervisor, this Communicable Disease Investigator is responsible for investigation and control of communicable diseases within the County of San Mateo; fielding inquiries from providers, partners and the public; development and provision of public health messaging; utilization and maintenance of surveillance databases; and other duties as assigned. Typical duties include but are not limited to: Conduct communicable disease investigations. Investigate and follow up on a wide range of reportable communicable diseases to ensure that appropriate prevention, treatment, control and reporting measures are implemented. Monitor outbreaks of communicable diseases and provide recommendations to support appropriate prevention, treatment, control and reporting. Enter surveillance data into web-based electronic database. Draft reports, health education materials, and other documents. Provide consultation, outreach, education, training andpublic messagingabout communicable diseasesto diverse community and health care provider groups through a variety of forums. Respond to phone and email inquiries from the public and medical providers. Perform medical chart reviews. Communicate with medical providers to ensure appropriate follow-up is completed. Participate and assist with public health emergency preparedness activities. Perform venipuncture for blood specimen collection. The ideal candidate for this position will have: A Bachelor's or Master's degree in public health, biological sciences or related fieldand at least one year of experience in a public health or health care setting. Experience in and/or knowledge of California Code of Regulations Title 17 Reportable Diseases and Conditions. Aninterest and skills in surveillance, prevention, investigation, control and reporting of communicable diseases. Strong interpersonal and communication skills and is highly organized, responsible, detail-oriented, committed to public service, and able to work independently and collaboratively in a culturally diverse environment. The ability to easily establish rapport and conduct telephone and field interviews of a highly personal nature with culturally diverse clients andestablish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work. Experience toindependently conduct contact and outbreak investigations in various field settings, perform surveillance tasks, enter data accurately and maintain electronic databases. Excellent written communication skills. Strong analytical skills and familiarity withbasic statistical and research techniques. Excellent oralcommunication skills and can effectively speak in diverse public forums, with health care providers, clients and members of the public. Knowledge ofdisease prevention,community outreach and public health messaging campaigns. Fluency in Spanish is preferred. This position requires travel, field work, and after-hours work as needed. Handling patient specimens and venipuncture may also be required. The incumbent is expected to be able to independently transport themselves, patients, specimens and medical supplies to appointments and other locations. Due to this expectation, the position requires possession of a class C California driver license or the ability to provide suitable transportation, as approved by the appointing authority. Therefore, public transportation may not be a viable option to fully and effectively perform the duties of this position. NOTE: The eligible listgenerated from this recruitment may be used to fill future extra-help, term, unclassified,and regular classifiedvacancies . Qualifications Licensure/Certification: California class C driver license or equivalent or the ability to provide suitable transportation, as approved by the appointing authority. Education and Experience : Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and skills is qualifying. A typical way of gaining the knowledge and skills is graduation from an accredited college or university with a degree in biologic science, public health, or a related field. Knowledge of: Methods of transmission, diagnosis and treatment of communicable diseases; accepted techniques of communicable disease control; and diagnostic tests for communicable diseases. Skill/Ability to: Conduct effective fact gathering interviews of a highly personal nature; exercise initiative and tact in tracing contacts and bringing them to obtain treatment; relate easily to people from diverse cultures and varying lifestyles; apply the rules and regulations relative to communicable disease control; and establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work. Application/Examination Anyone may apply. CurrentCounty of San MateoandCounty of San MateoSuperior Court of Californiaemployees with at least six months (1040 hours) of continuous service in a classified regular, probationary, SEIU or AFSCME represented extra-help/term position prior to the final filing date will receive five points added to their final passing score on this examination. Responses to the supplemental questions must be submitted in addition toour regular employment application form. A resume will not be accepted as a substitute for the required employment application and supplemental questionnaire. The examination process will consist of an application screening (weight: pass/fail) based on the candidates' application and responses to the supplemental questions.Candidates who pass the application screening will be invited to a panel interview(weight: 100%). Depending on the number of applicants, an application appraisal of education and experience may be used in place of other examinations or further evaluation of work experience may be conducted to group applicants by level of qualification . All applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. All examinations will be given in the County of San Mateo, California and applicants must participate at their own expense. IMPORTANT : Applications for this position will only be accepted online. If you are currently on the County's website, you may click the "Apply Online" button above or below. If you are not on the County's website, please go to https://jobs.smcgov.org/ to apply. Online applications must be received by the Human Resources Department before midnight on the final filing date. ~ TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE ~ Final Filing Date: January 24, 2019 At the County of San Mateo, we take pride in the way our employees bring together their diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to serve our community's needs. The County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. HRContact:YvonneAlvidrez(010419) (Communicable Disease Investigator- J047)
Jan 07, 2019
Full Time
Description San Mateo County Health's Public Health, Policy & Planning Division is seeking well-qualified individuals for the position of Communicable Disease Investigator - Communicable Disease Control Program . The Communicable Disease Control Program is a multidisciplinary team of public health professionals that works closely with local health care providers, community members, partners, other public health jurisdictions, government agencies, and private organizations to prevent and control transmission of communicable diseases throughout County of San Mateo. There are currently two full-time regular vacancies; fluency in Spanish is preferred for one of the positions. Both positions are located in San Mateo, CA but will drive/travel throughout the County to perform duties of the job. Under the direct supervision of the Community Program Supervisor, this Communicable Disease Investigator is responsible for investigation and control of communicable diseases within the County of San Mateo; fielding inquiries from providers, partners and the public; development and provision of public health messaging; utilization and maintenance of surveillance databases; and other duties as assigned. Typical duties include but are not limited to: Conduct communicable disease investigations. Investigate and follow up on a wide range of reportable communicable diseases to ensure that appropriate prevention, treatment, control and reporting measures are implemented. Monitor outbreaks of communicable diseases and provide recommendations to support appropriate prevention, treatment, control and reporting. Enter surveillance data into web-based electronic database. Draft reports, health education materials, and other documents. Provide consultation, outreach, education, training andpublic messagingabout communicable diseasesto diverse community and health care provider groups through a variety of forums. Respond to phone and email inquiries from the public and medical providers. Perform medical chart reviews. Communicate with medical providers to ensure appropriate follow-up is completed. Participate and assist with public health emergency preparedness activities. Perform venipuncture for blood specimen collection. The ideal candidate for this position will have: A Bachelor's or Master's degree in public health, biological sciences or related fieldand at least one year of experience in a public health or health care setting. Experience in and/or knowledge of California Code of Regulations Title 17 Reportable Diseases and Conditions. Aninterest and skills in surveillance, prevention, investigation, control and reporting of communicable diseases. Strong interpersonal and communication skills and is highly organized, responsible, detail-oriented, committed to public service, and able to work independently and collaboratively in a culturally diverse environment. The ability to easily establish rapport and conduct telephone and field interviews of a highly personal nature with culturally diverse clients andestablish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work. Experience toindependently conduct contact and outbreak investigations in various field settings, perform surveillance tasks, enter data accurately and maintain electronic databases. Excellent written communication skills. Strong analytical skills and familiarity withbasic statistical and research techniques. Excellent oralcommunication skills and can effectively speak in diverse public forums, with health care providers, clients and members of the public. Knowledge ofdisease prevention,community outreach and public health messaging campaigns. Fluency in Spanish is preferred. This position requires travel, field work, and after-hours work as needed. Handling patient specimens and venipuncture may also be required. The incumbent is expected to be able to independently transport themselves, patients, specimens and medical supplies to appointments and other locations. Due to this expectation, the position requires possession of a class C California driver license or the ability to provide suitable transportation, as approved by the appointing authority. Therefore, public transportation may not be a viable option to fully and effectively perform the duties of this position. NOTE: The eligible listgenerated from this recruitment may be used to fill future extra-help, term, unclassified,and regular classifiedvacancies . Qualifications Licensure/Certification: California class C driver license or equivalent or the ability to provide suitable transportation, as approved by the appointing authority. Education and Experience : Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and skills is qualifying. A typical way of gaining the knowledge and skills is graduation from an accredited college or university with a degree in biologic science, public health, or a related field. Knowledge of: Methods of transmission, diagnosis and treatment of communicable diseases; accepted techniques of communicable disease control; and diagnostic tests for communicable diseases. Skill/Ability to: Conduct effective fact gathering interviews of a highly personal nature; exercise initiative and tact in tracing contacts and bringing them to obtain treatment; relate easily to people from diverse cultures and varying lifestyles; apply the rules and regulations relative to communicable disease control; and establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work. Application/Examination Anyone may apply. CurrentCounty of San MateoandCounty of San MateoSuperior Court of Californiaemployees with at least six months (1040 hours) of continuous service in a classified regular, probationary, SEIU or AFSCME represented extra-help/term position prior to the final filing date will receive five points added to their final passing score on this examination. Responses to the supplemental questions must be submitted in addition toour regular employment application form. A resume will not be accepted as a substitute for the required employment application and supplemental questionnaire. The examination process will consist of an application screening (weight: pass/fail) based on the candidates' application and responses to the supplemental questions.Candidates who pass the application screening will be invited to a panel interview(weight: 100%). Depending on the number of applicants, an application appraisal of education and experience may be used in place of other examinations or further evaluation of work experience may be conducted to group applicants by level of qualification . All applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. All examinations will be given in the County of San Mateo, California and applicants must participate at their own expense. IMPORTANT : Applications for this position will only be accepted online. If you are currently on the County's website, you may click the "Apply Online" button above or below. If you are not on the County's website, please go to https://jobs.smcgov.org/ to apply. Online applications must be received by the Human Resources Department before midnight on the final filing date. ~ TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE ~ Final Filing Date: January 24, 2019 At the County of San Mateo, we take pride in the way our employees bring together their diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to serve our community's needs. The County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. HRContact:YvonneAlvidrez(010419) (Communicable Disease Investigator- J047)
County of San Mateo, CA
Redwood City, CA, United States
Description Note: This recruitment schedule was amended on January 10, 2019 to extend the Final Filing Date. This recruitment has been changed to "Continuous." San Mateo County Health'sDivision of Public Health, Policy & Planning (PHPP) is seeking a qualified Communicable Disease Investigator-TB Control-Spanish Speaking Preferred .This Communicable Disease Control Investigator (CDI) works in the Tuberculosis (TB) Control Program.The position reports to the TB Control Program Social Work Supervisor and works with the TB Controller physician, Senior Public Health Nurse, Public Health Nurse (PHN) Case Managers, other CDI's and Community Workers.The mission of the program is to protect and promote the health of all County of San Mateo residents through surveillance, investigation, prevention and control of tuberculosis. The current vacancy is in Public Health, Policy and Planning TB Control Unit, located in San Mateo, but will travel/drive throughout the County to perform duties of the job. Fluency in Spanish is preferred for this position. The CDI participates in a wide variety of TB control and prevention services to patients, case contacts, health care providers, institutions, organizations and communities throughoutthe County of San Mateo performing duties that may include, but are not limited to: Maintain a flexible schedule. Work independently in a wide range of settings with individuals from diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds. Interview and re-interview persons infected with TB and/or persons with active or suspected active TB disease to elicit contact information, source of infection; relate preventative knowledge to community. Conduct and manage field investigations to locate and refer identified TB contacts, suspects, or active cases for appropriate services utilizing investigative tools in a safe, attentive manner; determine risk of environmental transmission, and document all investigations and interviews with completeness and accuracy, completing investigative tasks within pre-determined timeframes and motivating potential TB cases to follow up on recommendations. Perform critical analysis of TB cases and field investigations by identifying relevant information sources, evaluating the integrity, quality, and completeness of findings; discuss all pertinent cases in weekly case review meetings; collaborate to determine a "plan of action". Monitor TB patients' diagnostic workup and adherence to treatment and intervene appropriately (within the scope of non-licensed practice). Interact with private providers as necessary to support TB Control efforts, by supporting the understanding of public health statutes, and act as an agent of the TB Controller and Health Officer while securing personal medical information related to TB cases. Conduct health education presentations to the public. The idealcandidate will have: A Bachelor's degree in biological science, public health or a related fieldand at least one year of experience in a public health or health care setting. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both verbally and in writing, highly organized, responsible, detail-oriented, committed to public service, and able to work independently and collaboratively in a culturally diverse environment, as well as knowledge of government functions and public health. Understanding of medical record terminology and laboratory reports as well as preparation and maintenance of confidential records, reports, andinterviews; ability to critically analyze public health disease control processes. Knowledge of medical terminology, corresponding terminology used by the general public, communicable disease control, and related health programs. Familiarity with modes of transmission, diagnosis, treatment, and control procedures for communicable diseases. Ability to gain confidence and establish rapport with individuals and groups from diverse socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds as well as medical and laboratory personnel, public officials, and community groups. Exercise initiative and tact in tracing contacts and arranging for follow up medical examination and treatment. Fluency in Spanish is preferred. In addition, the ideal candidate will possess all or one of the following licenses/certificates: CA Phlebotomy license Certification in Tuberculin Skin Test (TST) Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification This position requires travel, field work, and after-hours work as needed. Handling patient specimens and venipuncture may also be required. The incumbent is expected to be able to independently transport themselves, patients, specimens and medical supplies to appointments and other locations. Due to this expectation, the position requires possession of a class C California driver license or the ability to provide suitable transportation, as approved by the appointing authority. Therefore, public transportation may not be a viable option to fully and effectively perform the duties of this position. NOTE: The eligible listgenerated from this recruitment may be used to fill future extra-help, term, unclassified,and regular classifiedvacancies. Qualifications Driver License: Requires possession of a class C California driver license or the ability to provide suitable transportation, as approved by the appointing authority. Education and Experience : Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and skills is qualifying. A typical way of gaining the knowledge and skills is graduation from an accredited college or university with a degree in biologic science, public health, or a related field. Knowledge of : Methods of transmission, diagnosis and treatment of communicable diseases; accepted techniques of communicable disease control; and diagnostic tests for communicable diseases. Skill/Ability to : Conduct effective fact gathering interviews of a highly personal nature; exercise initiative and tact in tracing contacts and bringing them to obtain treatment; relate easily to people from diverse cultures and varying lifestyles; apply the rules and regulations relative to communicable disease control; and establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work. Application/Examination Anyone may apply . Current San Mateo County and San Mateo County Superior Court employees with at least six months (1040 hours) of continuous service in a classified regular, probationary, SEIU or AFSCME represented extra-help/term position prior to the final filing date will receive five points added to their final passing score on this examination. This is a continuous recruitment which may close at any time. The final filing date will be posted five days in advance on this job announcement. Responses to the supplemental questions must be submitted in addition toour regular employment application form. A resume will not be accepted as a substitute for the required employment application and supplemental questionnaire. The examination process will consist of an application screening (weight: pass/fail) based on the candidates' application and responses to the supplemental questions.Candidates who pass the application screening will be invited to a panel interview(weight: 100%). Depending on the number of applicants, an application appraisal of education and experience may be used in place of other examinations or further evaluation of work experience may be conducted to group applicants by level of qualification . All applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. All examinations will be given in San Mateo County, California and applicants must participate at their own expense. IMPORTANT : Applications for this position will only be accepted online. If you are currently on the County's website, you may click the "Apply Online" button above or below. If you are not on the County's website, please go to http://jobs.smcgov.org/ to apply. Online applications must be received by the Human Resources Department before midnight on the final filing date. Apply immediately. This recruitment is open on a continuous basis and selections may be made at any time within the process. ~ TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE ~ Final Filing Date:Continuous The County of San Mateo is a diverse, inclusive workplace, where employees are valued and respected for their different perspectives, experiences, backgrounds, and contributions. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. HRAnalyst:Yvonne Alvidrez (122118) (Communicable Disease Investigator - J047)
Jan 07, 2019
Full Time
Description Note: This recruitment schedule was amended on January 10, 2019 to extend the Final Filing Date. This recruitment has been changed to "Continuous." San Mateo County Health'sDivision of Public Health, Policy & Planning (PHPP) is seeking a qualified Communicable Disease Investigator-TB Control-Spanish Speaking Preferred .This Communicable Disease Control Investigator (CDI) works in the Tuberculosis (TB) Control Program.The position reports to the TB Control Program Social Work Supervisor and works with the TB Controller physician, Senior Public Health Nurse, Public Health Nurse (PHN) Case Managers, other CDI's and Community Workers.The mission of the program is to protect and promote the health of all County of San Mateo residents through surveillance, investigation, prevention and control of tuberculosis. The current vacancy is in Public Health, Policy and Planning TB Control Unit, located in San Mateo, but will travel/drive throughout the County to perform duties of the job. Fluency in Spanish is preferred for this position. The CDI participates in a wide variety of TB control and prevention services to patients, case contacts, health care providers, institutions, organizations and communities throughoutthe County of San Mateo performing duties that may include, but are not limited to: Maintain a flexible schedule. Work independently in a wide range of settings with individuals from diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds. Interview and re-interview persons infected with TB and/or persons with active or suspected active TB disease to elicit contact information, source of infection; relate preventative knowledge to community. Conduct and manage field investigations to locate and refer identified TB contacts, suspects, or active cases for appropriate services utilizing investigative tools in a safe, attentive manner; determine risk of environmental transmission, and document all investigations and interviews with completeness and accuracy, completing investigative tasks within pre-determined timeframes and motivating potential TB cases to follow up on recommendations. Perform critical analysis of TB cases and field investigations by identifying relevant information sources, evaluating the integrity, quality, and completeness of findings; discuss all pertinent cases in weekly case review meetings; collaborate to determine a "plan of action". Monitor TB patients' diagnostic workup and adherence to treatment and intervene appropriately (within the scope of non-licensed practice). Interact with private providers as necessary to support TB Control efforts, by supporting the understanding of public health statutes, and act as an agent of the TB Controller and Health Officer while securing personal medical information related to TB cases. Conduct health education presentations to the public. The idealcandidate will have: A Bachelor's degree in biological science, public health or a related fieldand at least one year of experience in a public health or health care setting. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both verbally and in writing, highly organized, responsible, detail-oriented, committed to public service, and able to work independently and collaboratively in a culturally diverse environment, as well as knowledge of government functions and public health. Understanding of medical record terminology and laboratory reports as well as preparation and maintenance of confidential records, reports, andinterviews; ability to critically analyze public health disease control processes. Knowledge of medical terminology, corresponding terminology used by the general public, communicable disease control, and related health programs. Familiarity with modes of transmission, diagnosis, treatment, and control procedures for communicable diseases. Ability to gain confidence and establish rapport with individuals and groups from diverse socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds as well as medical and laboratory personnel, public officials, and community groups. Exercise initiative and tact in tracing contacts and arranging for follow up medical examination and treatment. Fluency in Spanish is preferred. In addition, the ideal candidate will possess all or one of the following licenses/certificates: CA Phlebotomy license Certification in Tuberculin Skin Test (TST) Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification This position requires travel, field work, and after-hours work as needed. Handling patient specimens and venipuncture may also be required. The incumbent is expected to be able to independently transport themselves, patients, specimens and medical supplies to appointments and other locations. Due to this expectation, the position requires possession of a class C California driver license or the ability to provide suitable transportation, as approved by the appointing authority. Therefore, public transportation may not be a viable option to fully and effectively perform the duties of this position. NOTE: The eligible listgenerated from this recruitment may be used to fill future extra-help, term, unclassified,and regular classifiedvacancies. Qualifications Driver License: Requires possession of a class C California driver license or the ability to provide suitable transportation, as approved by the appointing authority. Education and Experience : Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and skills is qualifying. A typical way of gaining the knowledge and skills is graduation from an accredited college or university with a degree in biologic science, public health, or a related field. Knowledge of : Methods of transmission, diagnosis and treatment of communicable diseases; accepted techniques of communicable disease control; and diagnostic tests for communicable diseases. Skill/Ability to : Conduct effective fact gathering interviews of a highly personal nature; exercise initiative and tact in tracing contacts and bringing them to obtain treatment; relate easily to people from diverse cultures and varying lifestyles; apply the rules and regulations relative to communicable disease control; and establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work. Application/Examination Anyone may apply . Current San Mateo County and San Mateo County Superior Court employees with at least six months (1040 hours) of continuous service in a classified regular, probationary, SEIU or AFSCME represented extra-help/term position prior to the final filing date will receive five points added to their final passing score on this examination. This is a continuous recruitment which may close at any time. The final filing date will be posted five days in advance on this job announcement. Responses to the supplemental questions must be submitted in addition toour regular employment application form. A resume will not be accepted as a substitute for the required employment application and supplemental questionnaire. The examination process will consist of an application screening (weight: pass/fail) based on the candidates' application and responses to the supplemental questions.Candidates who pass the application screening will be invited to a panel interview(weight: 100%). Depending on the number of applicants, an application appraisal of education and experience may be used in place of other examinations or further evaluation of work experience may be conducted to group applicants by level of qualification . All applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. All examinations will be given in San Mateo County, California and applicants must participate at their own expense. IMPORTANT : Applications for this position will only be accepted online. If you are currently on the County's website, you may click the "Apply Online" button above or below. If you are not on the County's website, please go to http://jobs.smcgov.org/ to apply. Online applications must be received by the Human Resources Department before midnight on the final filing date. Apply immediately. This recruitment is open on a continuous basis and selections may be made at any time within the process. ~ TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE ~ Final Filing Date:Continuous The County of San Mateo is a diverse, inclusive workplace, where employees are valued and respected for their different perspectives, experiences, backgrounds, and contributions. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. HRAnalyst:Yvonne Alvidrez (122118) (Communicable Disease Investigator - J047)
