City of Portland, Oregon
Portland, Oregon, United States
The Position Portland Parks & Recreation is hiring for a part-time job opportunity in the Urban Forestry Division. Job Appointment: Casual, Full-time 35-40 hours per week Work Schedule: Tuesday - Saturday 7:00 am - 3:30 pm. The schedule will vary depending on event schedules. Occasional evening work will be required. Work Location: 10910 N. Denver Ave, Portland, OR 97217. Possibility of some remote work, which must be performed within Oregon or Washington. For more information, click here Benefit: These positions have limited benefit eligibility. Please review the Benefits tab for more information. Language Pay Differential: Employees who speak one or more languages in addition to English and who use their language skill to assist the community, may receive additional pay. More about the process can be found here . Application Material: Please click APPLY to submit your application via the City of Portland’s online portal. You will need to submit a resume and answer supplemental questions for this application. Union Representation: non-represented Application Material: Please click APPLY to submit your application via the City of Portland’s online portal. You will need to respond to the supplemental questions and attach a resume. Position Summary: Are you bilingual and interested in using your language skills to connect with others? Portland Parks & Recreation Urban Forestry is seeking a Bilingual Community Outreach Specialist. Join a team dedicated to engaging diverse communities in the planting and care of urban trees. Help bring the essential services that trees provide to all Portlanders. Vietnamese, Russian, Chinese, and Tagalog speakers are especially encouraged to apply. This position will promote Urban Forestry’s Yard Tree Giveaway program. You will co-create and implement an outreach plan with a goal to register community members for free trees this summer. This year the city of Portland will give away 3,000 free trees and we want to find great homes for them. The focus audience is community members living in priority geographies (primarily East and North Portland), low income residents, and BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and people of color) community members. You will use your language skills to develop and conduct outreach activities that connect with residents who speak your language and some who will not. While knowledge of trees may be helpful, we are more interested in finding candidates that are passionate about bringing the valuable resources trees provide to communities throughout Portland. We are seeking a team member who is deeply committed to ensuring underserved communities are at the heart of our tree planting and outreach initiatives and that we can create more inclusive ways for people who speak languages other than English to participate in the Yard Tree Giveaway program. In this exciting role you will spend significant time working at events, networking, and being in communities rain or shine. This is the perfect opportunity for someone who is outgoing, energetic, and an excellent communicator, someone who enjoys spending time outside and walking, and someone who loves trees and nature. What you'll get to do: Create and implement an outreach plan to promote the Yard Tree Giveaway program, with goals of registering community members for 3,000 free trees. Develop and conduct language-specific outreach for Yard Tree Giveaway. Attend and table at community events , share information, and register residents for free yard trees. Effectively communicate via email, social media, phone calls, in person and Zoom meetings, and networking to promote PP&R Urban Forestry programs. Present and speak to community organizations to promote PP&R Urban Forestry programs. Speak passionately about the benefits and services that trees provide, such as shade, clean air and water, habitat, and health. Listen actively and empathetically to community member needs and concerns around trees and find creative resolutions to concerns when possible. Develop and manage social media posts to promote PP&R Urban Forestry programs. Assist with volunteer coordination of door-to-door canvassing. Talk with residents, knock on doors , and post door hangers and flyers in all weather. Organize event logistics, includingordering supplies, communicating with staff and volunteers, transporting supplies, and conducting event set up and tear down. Maintain records for all events and contacts and update the outreach database. Collect data, analyze, and report on outreach effectiveness, suggesting improvements and tracking progress. Assist Urban Forestry staff at events , including Yard Tree Giveaway pick up days, workshops, and others. Who you are: Inclusive and culturally competent: You are a leader and advocate for equity, work effectively across cultures, and thrive in a diverse team. Collaborative: You enjoy working with a team, developing and supporting relationships, bringing people together to achieve shared goals and are someone who is comfortable learning new things. Organized and Efficient: You can manage complex projects, multiple deadlines, requests, and communication in a timely manner. About Urban Forestry and Portland’s Forest: Urban Forestry's mission is to manage and ensure Portland’s urban forest infrastructure for current and future generations. Portland’s urban forest is valued at over $6 billion and comprised of over 1.2 million park trees, 218,000 street trees and 2.9 million private property trees. The Urban Forestry's team is responsible for the overall management, stewardship, and improvement of this essential infrastructure system. Urban Forestry’s work includes delivery of sustainable and equitable forest services to all Portlanders; establishing and enacting best management practices, plans, policies and technical standards for tree care and protection and urban forest expansion; implementing, enforcing and proposing improvements to the City’s tree regulations; providing tree maintenance services including 24/7 response to tree emergencies on City properties and public streets; tree planting and expansion of urban forest services; measurement and assessment of urban forest coverage, health and services; offering community education and stewardship programs; and oversight and support of the City’s volunteer advisory tree board. Portland is a Tree City USA for 45 years; a Tree City of the World and the Urban Forestry program is accredited by the Society of Municipal Arborists. About the Bureau: Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R) is committed to the overall Citywide vision that race will have no detrimental effect on people of color, refugee and immigrant communities in accessing our parks and natural areas, or from the benefit of our services. We recognize, understand, and encourage celebration of the differences that surround us. Diversity and equity are vital to PP&R’s ideals and values. The City of Portland, Oregon is a growing and diverse city of 650,000 residents, nearly 20% of whom speak languages other than English at home. PP&R values a diverse workforce and seeks ways to promote equity and inclusion within the organization and with the public. PP&R encourages applications from candidates with knowledge, ability and experience working with a broad range of individuals and communities with diverse racial, ethnic, and socio-economic backgrounds. Although not required, PP&R encourages candidates that can fluently speak another language to include that information in their application materials. Multilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. Language Pay Differential: Employees who speak one or more languages in addition to English and who use their language skill to assist the community, may receive additional pay. More about the process can be found here. Studies have shown that women and People of Color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every one of the qualifications as described in a job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your life experiences and qualifications for the role. Have a question? Contact Information: Cierra Maceo Recruiter cierra.maceo@portlandoregon.gov To Qualify Ability to regularly work outdoors in all weather conditions, moving around on uneven terrain. The ability to lift or carry items up to 30 pounds. Possess a valid Driver's license and have an acceptable driving record. Click here for more information on the Cities acceptable driving record policy. Ability to effectively communicate both in writing and verbally to diverse audiences with varying levels of skill or competency. Knowledge of cultural competence and sensitivity to the challenges experienced by multicultural communities. Interest in trees and the ability to promote their services within Portland’s diverse communities. Preferred Qualifications: Although not required, you may have one or more of the following: We strongly encourage people who speak both English and any of the follow languages: Russian, Vietnamese, Chinese, or Tagalog to apply ( click here to view the list of languages commonly spoken in the City of Portland) The Recruitment Process STEP 1: Apply online between March 25 - April 8, 2024 Required Application Materials: Resume Answer to the Supplemental Questions (click on the Questions tab to preview the questions) Optional Application Materials: If you would like to request Veteran's Preference, please submit your Veteran documents (ex, DD214-Member 4, VA Benefit Letter, etc.) by the closing date of the recruitment. Application Tips: Your responses to the supplemental questions should include details describing your education, training and/or personal or professional experience, and where obtained, which clearly reflects your qualifications for each of the numbered items in the "To Qualify" section of this announcement. Your resume should support the details described in your responses to the supplemental questions. Do not attach any additional documents. Please note, all completed applications for this position must be submitted no later than on the closing date and time of this recruitment. Step 2: Minimum Qualification Evaluation: Week of April 8, 2024 An evaluation of each applicant's training and paid and unpaid experience, as demonstrated in their work history and supplemental questions. Your work history and responses to the supplemental questions will be the basis for our pass/fail evaluation of your qualifications for participation in the next step. Incomplete or inappropriate information may result in disqualification. You have 14 days from the notice of the minimum qualification evaluation phase 1 results to let us know if you would like to review and discuss your evaluation result. Please read the City of Portland Administrative Rule 3.01 for complete information. Step 3: Establishment of Eligible List: Week of April 15, 2024 Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be placed on the equally ranked eligible list. Step 4: Selection (Interview): Week of April 22, 2024 Hiring bureau will review and select candidates for an interview. Step 5: Offer of Employment: May 2024 Step 6: Start Date: A start date will be determined after all conditions of employment have been met. *Timeline is approximate and subject to change. Additional Information Click here for additional information regarding the following: City of Portland Core Values Recruitment Process - Work Status Equal Employment Opportunity Veteran Preference ADA, Pregnancy, and Religious Accommodations An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer This summary outlines the benefit programs, actual benefits may vary depending on bargaining unit and employment status. The City of Portland offers a comprehensive benefit package that is competitive with other private and public sector employers. More detailed information can be obtained by calling the Health & Financial Benefits Office at 503-823-6031. Health Care (Medical, Vision and Dental) Casual employees can become eligible for health benefits (medical, dental & vision) through Affordable Care Act (ACA) employer provisions if they meet the necessary paid hours requirement, as determined by the Health & Financial Benefits Office. Retirement Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP) The City currently pays the employee's share of the retirement contribution. Employees who are OPSRP members are vested after five years of contributions or when they reach age 65 (age 60 for police and fire.) Sick Leave Casual employees accrue sick leave as outlined in the City of Portland protected sick time law. Family Medical Leave In accordance with federal and state law, and the City policy for family medical leave, the City grants family and medical leave to eligible employees for certain family and medical related reasons. Closing Date/Time: 6/24/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
Mar 26, 2024
Full Time
The Position Portland Parks & Recreation is hiring for a part-time job opportunity in the Urban Forestry Division. Job Appointment: Casual, Full-time 35-40 hours per week Work Schedule: Tuesday - Saturday 7:00 am - 3:30 pm. The schedule will vary depending on event schedules. Occasional evening work will be required. Work Location: 10910 N. Denver Ave, Portland, OR 97217. Possibility of some remote work, which must be performed within Oregon or Washington. For more information, click here Benefit: These positions have limited benefit eligibility. Please review the Benefits tab for more information. Language Pay Differential: Employees who speak one or more languages in addition to English and who use their language skill to assist the community, may receive additional pay. More about the process can be found here . Application Material: Please click APPLY to submit your application via the City of Portland’s online portal. You will need to submit a resume and answer supplemental questions for this application. Union Representation: non-represented Application Material: Please click APPLY to submit your application via the City of Portland’s online portal. You will need to respond to the supplemental questions and attach a resume. Position Summary: Are you bilingual and interested in using your language skills to connect with others? Portland Parks & Recreation Urban Forestry is seeking a Bilingual Community Outreach Specialist. Join a team dedicated to engaging diverse communities in the planting and care of urban trees. Help bring the essential services that trees provide to all Portlanders. Vietnamese, Russian, Chinese, and Tagalog speakers are especially encouraged to apply. This position will promote Urban Forestry’s Yard Tree Giveaway program. You will co-create and implement an outreach plan with a goal to register community members for free trees this summer. This year the city of Portland will give away 3,000 free trees and we want to find great homes for them. The focus audience is community members living in priority geographies (primarily East and North Portland), low income residents, and BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and people of color) community members. You will use your language skills to develop and conduct outreach activities that connect with residents who speak your language and some who will not. While knowledge of trees may be helpful, we are more interested in finding candidates that are passionate about bringing the valuable resources trees provide to communities throughout Portland. We are seeking a team member who is deeply committed to ensuring underserved communities are at the heart of our tree planting and outreach initiatives and that we can create more inclusive ways for people who speak languages other than English to participate in the Yard Tree Giveaway program. In this exciting role you will spend significant time working at events, networking, and being in communities rain or shine. This is the perfect opportunity for someone who is outgoing, energetic, and an excellent communicator, someone who enjoys spending time outside and walking, and someone who loves trees and nature. What you'll get to do: Create and implement an outreach plan to promote the Yard Tree Giveaway program, with goals of registering community members for 3,000 free trees. Develop and conduct language-specific outreach for Yard Tree Giveaway. Attend and table at community events , share information, and register residents for free yard trees. Effectively communicate via email, social media, phone calls, in person and Zoom meetings, and networking to promote PP&R Urban Forestry programs. Present and speak to community organizations to promote PP&R Urban Forestry programs. Speak passionately about the benefits and services that trees provide, such as shade, clean air and water, habitat, and health. Listen actively and empathetically to community member needs and concerns around trees and find creative resolutions to concerns when possible. Develop and manage social media posts to promote PP&R Urban Forestry programs. Assist with volunteer coordination of door-to-door canvassing. Talk with residents, knock on doors , and post door hangers and flyers in all weather. Organize event logistics, includingordering supplies, communicating with staff and volunteers, transporting supplies, and conducting event set up and tear down. Maintain records for all events and contacts and update the outreach database. Collect data, analyze, and report on outreach effectiveness, suggesting improvements and tracking progress. Assist Urban Forestry staff at events , including Yard Tree Giveaway pick up days, workshops, and others. Who you are: Inclusive and culturally competent: You are a leader and advocate for equity, work effectively across cultures, and thrive in a diverse team. Collaborative: You enjoy working with a team, developing and supporting relationships, bringing people together to achieve shared goals and are someone who is comfortable learning new things. Organized and Efficient: You can manage complex projects, multiple deadlines, requests, and communication in a timely manner. About Urban Forestry and Portland’s Forest: Urban Forestry's mission is to manage and ensure Portland’s urban forest infrastructure for current and future generations. Portland’s urban forest is valued at over $6 billion and comprised of over 1.2 million park trees, 218,000 street trees and 2.9 million private property trees. The Urban Forestry's team is responsible for the overall management, stewardship, and improvement of this essential infrastructure system. Urban Forestry’s work includes delivery of sustainable and equitable forest services to all Portlanders; establishing and enacting best management practices, plans, policies and technical standards for tree care and protection and urban forest expansion; implementing, enforcing and proposing improvements to the City’s tree regulations; providing tree maintenance services including 24/7 response to tree emergencies on City properties and public streets; tree planting and expansion of urban forest services; measurement and assessment of urban forest coverage, health and services; offering community education and stewardship programs; and oversight and support of the City’s volunteer advisory tree board. Portland is a Tree City USA for 45 years; a Tree City of the World and the Urban Forestry program is accredited by the Society of Municipal Arborists. About the Bureau: Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R) is committed to the overall Citywide vision that race will have no detrimental effect on people of color, refugee and immigrant communities in accessing our parks and natural areas, or from the benefit of our services. We recognize, understand, and encourage celebration of the differences that surround us. Diversity and equity are vital to PP&R’s ideals and values. The City of Portland, Oregon is a growing and diverse city of 650,000 residents, nearly 20% of whom speak languages other than English at home. PP&R values a diverse workforce and seeks ways to promote equity and inclusion within the organization and with the public. PP&R encourages applications from candidates with knowledge, ability and experience working with a broad range of individuals and communities with diverse racial, ethnic, and socio-economic backgrounds. Although not required, PP&R encourages candidates that can fluently speak another language to include that information in their application materials. Multilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. Language Pay Differential: Employees who speak one or more languages in addition to English and who use their language skill to assist the community, may receive additional pay. More about the process can be found here. Studies have shown that women and People of Color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every one of the qualifications as described in a job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your life experiences and qualifications for the role. Have a question? Contact Information: Cierra Maceo Recruiter cierra.maceo@portlandoregon.gov To Qualify Ability to regularly work outdoors in all weather conditions, moving around on uneven terrain. The ability to lift or carry items up to 30 pounds. Possess a valid Driver's license and have an acceptable driving record. Click here for more information on the Cities acceptable driving record policy. Ability to effectively communicate both in writing and verbally to diverse audiences with varying levels of skill or competency. Knowledge of cultural competence and sensitivity to the challenges experienced by multicultural communities. Interest in trees and the ability to promote their services within Portland’s diverse communities. Preferred Qualifications: Although not required, you may have one or more of the following: We strongly encourage people who speak both English and any of the follow languages: Russian, Vietnamese, Chinese, or Tagalog to apply ( click here to view the list of languages commonly spoken in the City of Portland) The Recruitment Process STEP 1: Apply online between March 25 - April 8, 2024 Required Application Materials: Resume Answer to the Supplemental Questions (click on the Questions tab to preview the questions) Optional Application Materials: If you would like to request Veteran's Preference, please submit your Veteran documents (ex, DD214-Member 4, VA Benefit Letter, etc.) by the closing date of the recruitment. Application Tips: Your responses to the supplemental questions should include details describing your education, training and/or personal or professional experience, and where obtained, which clearly reflects your qualifications for each of the numbered items in the "To Qualify" section of this announcement. Your resume should support the details described in your responses to the supplemental questions. Do not attach any additional documents. Please note, all completed applications for this position must be submitted no later than on the closing date and time of this recruitment. Step 2: Minimum Qualification Evaluation: Week of April 8, 2024 An evaluation of each applicant's training and paid and unpaid experience, as demonstrated in their work history and supplemental questions. Your work history and responses to the supplemental questions will be the basis for our pass/fail evaluation of your qualifications for participation in the next step. Incomplete or inappropriate information may result in disqualification. You have 14 days from the notice of the minimum qualification evaluation phase 1 results to let us know if you would like to review and discuss your evaluation result. Please read the City of Portland Administrative Rule 3.01 for complete information. Step 3: Establishment of Eligible List: Week of April 15, 2024 Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be placed on the equally ranked eligible list. Step 4: Selection (Interview): Week of April 22, 2024 Hiring bureau will review and select candidates for an interview. Step 5: Offer of Employment: May 2024 Step 6: Start Date: A start date will be determined after all conditions of employment have been met. *Timeline is approximate and subject to change. Additional Information Click here for additional information regarding the following: City of Portland Core Values Recruitment Process - Work Status Equal Employment Opportunity Veteran Preference ADA, Pregnancy, and Religious Accommodations An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer This summary outlines the benefit programs, actual benefits may vary depending on bargaining unit and employment status. The City of Portland offers a comprehensive benefit package that is competitive with other private and public sector employers. More detailed information can be obtained by calling the Health & Financial Benefits Office at 503-823-6031. Health Care (Medical, Vision and Dental) Casual employees can become eligible for health benefits (medical, dental & vision) through Affordable Care Act (ACA) employer provisions if they meet the necessary paid hours requirement, as determined by the Health & Financial Benefits Office. Retirement Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP) The City currently pays the employee's share of the retirement contribution. Employees who are OPSRP members are vested after five years of contributions or when they reach age 65 (age 60 for police and fire.) Sick Leave Casual employees accrue sick leave as outlined in the City of Portland protected sick time law. Family Medical Leave In accordance with federal and state law, and the City policy for family medical leave, the City grants family and medical leave to eligible employees for certain family and medical related reasons. Closing Date/Time: 6/24/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
Stanislaus County, CA
Modesto, California, United States
About the Opportunity ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT The Stanislaus County Public Defender's Office fights mass incarceration by providing zealous representation to low-income people facing criminal charges. The Public Defender seeks to serve the whole client, addressing needs that contribute to criminal legal involvement or that arise from contact with the legal system. The office is client-centered in its representation, recognizing that all clients deserve autonomy, dignity, and respect throughout their experience with the justice system. The Holistic Defense Advocate (Social Worker IV) will join a team of over 45 attorneys, investigators, paralegals, and other staff dedicated to keeping people free and preserving their future despite the criminal charges they may be facing. To learn more about the Office of the Public Defender, click here. Click here for details. THE IDEAL CANDIDATE The ideal candidate is passionate about social justice, civil rights, or public service and have demonstrated that through your educational, employment or volunteer choices. You are committed to working alongside people who are marginalized, knowing that everyone in the criminal justice system can move forward and deserves support. The ideal candidate is also a creative problem-solver, who will tenaciously seek out innovative and efficient solutions to the obstacles that clients face moving through the criminal justice system. You are emotionally resilient, with developed strategies that allow you to witness harm and come back motivated to fight the next day. Finally, the ideal candidate works effectively as part of an interdisciplinary team within the Public Defender’s Office and with other various agencies, county staff and the public. The Public Defender’s Office values lived experiences that overlap with our clients and allow Client Support Specialists to better build trust and rapport with our served community. We urge people who have been personally impacted by the criminal legal system or share other lived experiences with public defender clients to apply. ABOUT THE POSITION As a Client Support Specialist I/II, you will directly support public defender clients to help keep them out of jail and connect them with supportive community services. You will also work to prevent the non-criminal consequences of arrest that can impact clients’ housing, employment, public benefits, and many other areas of their lives. Your role will include working with attorneys and clients to assess client needs, develop service plans, and make referrals to appropriate community resources to meet clients’ social service or civil legal needs. Beyond simply making a referral, you will take the extra step to ensure your clients can access services, reducing barriers that may stand in their way. Client Support Specialists become experts in the services and other resources available to the Stanislaus County community, researching and building relationships with referral partners. Client Support Specialists also assist clients and their families by explaining the court process and developing post-release plans. Finally, you may assist attorneys by gathering information about a client’s life history, current goals, and services they are accessing. This information is presented informally or in a written report to prosecutors or the court to obtain a better criminal case outcome for clients. The Client Support Specialist II differs from the Client Support Specialist I in that people in the Client Support Specialist II role will focus on supporting clients who suffer from substance use and/or mental health disorders. The Client Support Specialist I/II position will work in a grant funded position until December 31, 2026. Unless otherwise provided, this position is part of the Community & Health Services bargaining unit for labor relations purposes. Individuals who are in a full-time classification position are required to serve a twelve-month probationary period, which may be extended an additional six months, for a total of eighteen months. Incumbents may also be subject to overtime, standby, callback, weekend, holiday and shift assignments as identified in their MOU (Memorandum of Understanding). The Job Task Analysis provides information detailing the physical and functional demands of the classification. For the complete job task analysis, visit the Risk Management website at http://www.stancounty.com/riskmgmt/ under the "Disability" tab. Typical Tasks CLIENT SUPPORT SPECIALIST I (CASEWORKER I) Conduct interviews and build relationships with clients by visiting them in their homes, in jail, and in other non-office settings; Depending on client needs and attorney direction, assist clients with issues such as (but not limited to): Development of re-entry plans; Assistance with program placement for behavioral health or substance use counseling; Connection to supportive services to assist clients with meeting basic needs, such as emergency housing, job training, identification, and public benefits; Obtaining representation in housing, employment, family, or immigration-related legal matters that are connected to the client’s criminal case; Maintaining or obtaining employment or driver’s licenses; Assistance with enrollment in schooling or other educational programs; Partner closely with attorneys to support arguments for better legal outcomes, including providing relevant information and records, and drafting persuasive narrative reports; Research, evaluate, and recommend alternatives to incarceration which would adequately address client needs and court requirements; Maintain detailed knowledge of criminal legal processes and requirements; share information with Public Defender clients and their families about the criminal legal process, and assist them in overcoming barriers to reaching their goals; Appear in court for court hearings to support clients and their family members, as needed; Maintain accurate and specific case records and logs of assignments and tasks performed, in accordance with applicable laws and regulations; Build relationships with schools, hospitals, community-based organizations, and other service providers, and; Perform related duties as assigned. CLIENT SUPPORT SPECIALIST II (CASEWORKER II) The same tasks described in level I plus: Interview and assess clients in office or in non-office settings, such as jail, prison or mental health treatment facilities, etc. Gather social history information for use by clinicians or attorneys in developing case plans, primarily focusing on clients who suffer from substance use disorders and/or mental health disorders which are manageable with medication; Recommend, refer, and facilitate placement of willing clients to inpatient or outpatient drug or alcohol treatment program; and Perform intensive casework services with clients and their families. Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education/Experience) KNOWLEDGE CLIENT SUPPORT SPECIALIST I (CASEWORKER I) Principles and techniques of motivational interviewing and maintaining social casework records; Laws, rules and regulations governing a public defense agency, departmental policies, rules and regulations; Community organization and the use of public and private community resources; Current trends and methodology in the field of public social services; Dynamics of individual and group behavior, human growth and development, family relationships; medical-psycho-socio- economic factors affecting individuals and families; Adult and juvenile court processes and procedures; Culturally proficient practices with diverse case load; Basic theories of alcohol and drug problems and addictions, and psychological development disorders; Scope and activities of the public and private health and welfare agencies and other available resources; and Principles and techniques of mental health education, prevention, and crisis intervention within the community. CLIENT SUPPORT SPECIALIST II (CASEWORKER II) Demonstrated knowledge required in level I plus: Current recovery models for recovery from substance use disorders; and State regulations pertaining to client confidentiality. SKILLS/ABILITIES CLIENT SUPPORT SPECIALIST I/II (CASEWORKER I/II) Conduct motivational interviewing; Work collaboratively as part of a team, under the direction of behavioral health staff and/or attorneys; Prepare and present clear and concise reports and records; Communicate effectively in verbal and written form; Manage a caseload in a timely and effective manner; Demonstrate skilled casework methods and practices; Demonstrate adaptability to change; Work independently; Appreciate and understand history and dynamics associated with poverty and childhood trauma, and generational addiction or behavior health family dynamics; Relate appropriately to persons in times of emergency and crisis; Work effectively with a variety of human values and social backgrounds; Obtain and record social, educational, and work histories; understand and evaluate technically written materials; and Maintain cooperative working relationships with other County departments, State and Federal agencies and members of the defense team. We recognize your time is valuable, please only apply if you meet the following required qualifications. EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE CLIENT SUPPORT SPECIALIST I (CASEWORKER I) PATTERN I Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Criminal Justice or closely related field. NOTE: Additional professional substance abuse treatment or casework experience may substitute for the education on a year for year basis. PATTERN II One (1) year of full time, professional experience in a social work or substance use disorder treatment setting. CLIENT SUPPORT SPECIALIST II (CASEWORKER II) PATTERN I Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Criminal Justice or a closely-related field. NOTE: Additional professional substance abuse treatment or casework experience may substitute for the education on a year for year basis. PATTERN II Three (3) years of full time, professional experience in a social work or substance use disorder treatment setting including a minimum of two (2) years performing substance use disorder evaluations and referrals. NOTE: Possession of a current Certified Addiction Treatment Specialist credential may substitute for one (1) year of the education/experience requirement. Proof of education is required for verification purposes at the time of application. Applicants who are unable to submit proof must call 209-525-4214 to make other arrangements before 5 pm on the final filing date. Failure to submit proof or make other arrangements before the final filing deadline may result in disqualification. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS In addition to the minimum qualifications, applicant screening will focus on the following desirable qualifications. Please list any of these qualifications you may have within the "Duties" section of the online application. One (1) year of experience working in a Public Defender office, Legal Aid office, public interest law organization or similar setting; OR One (1) year of full-time experience providing client-centered social services within marginalized communities, such as public benefits enrollment, housing or healthcare navigation, or job readiness training. Application and Selection Procedures APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCEDURES Applications cannot be submitted later than 5:00 p.m. on the final filing date. Make your online application as complete as possible so a full and realistic appraisal may be made of your qualifications. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Attaching your resume and cover letter are an optional feature for those who wish to do so in addition to completing the required application. Information on your resume and cover letter will not substitute for the education, work experience and required fields on the County application. The online County application is the primary tool used to evaluate your job qualifications. EXAMINATION PROCESS Most County recruitments consists of the steps detailed below and are governed by Merit Principles. The examination process ensures that all applicants are given the same opportunity to gain employment within Stanislaus County. Application Review and Screening . Applications are carefully screened based on information provided. Those who submit incomplete applications that lack relevant qualifications or do not submit all required documents will not be invited to move on. Written Examination . Applicants will be invited to participate in a written exam that tests knowledge for the position. Oral Examination . Applicants are invited to a panel interview in which they will be evaluated by County subject matter experts. Eligible Lists . Candidates who pass the examination will be placed on an eligible list for that classification. Eligible lists are effective for six months, but may be extended up to eighteen months. TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE Application Deadline: April 15 , 2024 Oral Examination: Tentatively the week of April 22, 2024 Note: The eligible list generated from this recruitment may be used to fill future extra-help, part-time and full-time vacancies throughout Stanislaus County . GENERAL INFORMATION Final appointment will be conditional upon successfully passing a County paid pre-employment drug screening (if applicable for position) and a job-related background investigation. Some positions may require possession or the ability to obtain, and maintenance of a valid California Driver’s license or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job related essential functions. Stanislaus County supports the good health of its workforce. More information is available at http://myclubwellness.org Cell phones are typically incompatible with the online application format or browser. We recommend using a desktop or laptop computer. If you are still having technical difficulties, please call NEOGOV at 1-855-524-5627. Benefits associated with this position can be found at Benefits Summary . Closing Date/Time: 4/15/2024 5:00 PM Pacific
Mar 13, 2024
Full Time
About the Opportunity ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT The Stanislaus County Public Defender's Office fights mass incarceration by providing zealous representation to low-income people facing criminal charges. The Public Defender seeks to serve the whole client, addressing needs that contribute to criminal legal involvement or that arise from contact with the legal system. The office is client-centered in its representation, recognizing that all clients deserve autonomy, dignity, and respect throughout their experience with the justice system. The Holistic Defense Advocate (Social Worker IV) will join a team of over 45 attorneys, investigators, paralegals, and other staff dedicated to keeping people free and preserving their future despite the criminal charges they may be facing. To learn more about the Office of the Public Defender, click here. Click here for details. THE IDEAL CANDIDATE The ideal candidate is passionate about social justice, civil rights, or public service and have demonstrated that through your educational, employment or volunteer choices. You are committed to working alongside people who are marginalized, knowing that everyone in the criminal justice system can move forward and deserves support. The ideal candidate is also a creative problem-solver, who will tenaciously seek out innovative and efficient solutions to the obstacles that clients face moving through the criminal justice system. You are emotionally resilient, with developed strategies that allow you to witness harm and come back motivated to fight the next day. Finally, the ideal candidate works effectively as part of an interdisciplinary team within the Public Defender’s Office and with other various agencies, county staff and the public. The Public Defender’s Office values lived experiences that overlap with our clients and allow Client Support Specialists to better build trust and rapport with our served community. We urge people who have been personally impacted by the criminal legal system or share other lived experiences with public defender clients to apply. ABOUT THE POSITION As a Client Support Specialist I/II, you will directly support public defender clients to help keep them out of jail and connect them with supportive community services. You will also work to prevent the non-criminal consequences of arrest that can impact clients’ housing, employment, public benefits, and many other areas of their lives. Your role will include working with attorneys and clients to assess client needs, develop service plans, and make referrals to appropriate community resources to meet clients’ social service or civil legal needs. Beyond simply making a referral, you will take the extra step to ensure your clients can access services, reducing barriers that may stand in their way. Client Support Specialists become experts in the services and other resources available to the Stanislaus County community, researching and building relationships with referral partners. Client Support Specialists also assist clients and their families by explaining the court process and developing post-release plans. Finally, you may assist attorneys by gathering information about a client’s life history, current goals, and services they are accessing. This information is presented informally or in a written report to prosecutors or the court to obtain a better criminal case outcome for clients. The Client Support Specialist II differs from the Client Support Specialist I in that people in the Client Support Specialist II role will focus on supporting clients who suffer from substance use and/or mental health disorders. The Client Support Specialist I/II position will work in a grant funded position until December 31, 2026. Unless otherwise provided, this position is part of the Community & Health Services bargaining unit for labor relations purposes. Individuals who are in a full-time classification position are required to serve a twelve-month probationary period, which may be extended an additional six months, for a total of eighteen months. Incumbents may also be subject to overtime, standby, callback, weekend, holiday and shift assignments as identified in their MOU (Memorandum of Understanding). The Job Task Analysis provides information detailing the physical and functional demands of the classification. For the complete job task analysis, visit the Risk Management website at http://www.stancounty.com/riskmgmt/ under the "Disability" tab. Typical Tasks CLIENT SUPPORT SPECIALIST I (CASEWORKER I) Conduct interviews and build relationships with clients by visiting them in their homes, in jail, and in other non-office settings; Depending on client needs and attorney direction, assist clients with issues such as (but not limited to): Development of re-entry plans; Assistance with program placement for behavioral health or substance use counseling; Connection to supportive services to assist clients with meeting basic needs, such as emergency housing, job training, identification, and public benefits; Obtaining representation in housing, employment, family, or immigration-related legal matters that are connected to the client’s criminal case; Maintaining or obtaining employment or driver’s licenses; Assistance with enrollment in schooling or other educational programs; Partner closely with attorneys to support arguments for better legal outcomes, including providing relevant information and records, and drafting persuasive narrative reports; Research, evaluate, and recommend alternatives to incarceration which would adequately address client needs and court requirements; Maintain detailed knowledge of criminal legal processes and requirements; share information with Public Defender clients and their families about the criminal legal process, and assist them in overcoming barriers to reaching their goals; Appear in court for court hearings to support clients and their family members, as needed; Maintain accurate and specific case records and logs of assignments and tasks performed, in accordance with applicable laws and regulations; Build relationships with schools, hospitals, community-based organizations, and other service providers, and; Perform related duties as assigned. CLIENT SUPPORT SPECIALIST II (CASEWORKER II) The same tasks described in level I plus: Interview and assess clients in office or in non-office settings, such as jail, prison or mental health treatment facilities, etc. Gather social history information for use by clinicians or attorneys in developing case plans, primarily focusing on clients who suffer from substance use disorders and/or mental health disorders which are manageable with medication; Recommend, refer, and facilitate placement of willing clients to inpatient or outpatient drug or alcohol treatment program; and Perform intensive casework services with clients and their families. Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education/Experience) KNOWLEDGE CLIENT SUPPORT SPECIALIST I (CASEWORKER I) Principles and techniques of motivational interviewing and maintaining social casework records; Laws, rules and regulations governing a public defense agency, departmental policies, rules and regulations; Community organization and the use of public and private community resources; Current trends and methodology in the field of public social services; Dynamics of individual and group behavior, human growth and development, family relationships; medical-psycho-socio- economic factors affecting individuals and families; Adult and juvenile court processes and procedures; Culturally proficient practices with diverse case load; Basic theories of alcohol and drug problems and addictions, and psychological development disorders; Scope and activities of the public and private health and welfare agencies and other available resources; and Principles and techniques of mental health education, prevention, and crisis intervention within the community. CLIENT SUPPORT SPECIALIST II (CASEWORKER II) Demonstrated knowledge required in level I plus: Current recovery models for recovery from substance use disorders; and State regulations pertaining to client confidentiality. SKILLS/ABILITIES CLIENT SUPPORT SPECIALIST I/II (CASEWORKER I/II) Conduct motivational interviewing; Work collaboratively as part of a team, under the direction of behavioral health staff and/or attorneys; Prepare and present clear and concise reports and records; Communicate effectively in verbal and written form; Manage a caseload in a timely and effective manner; Demonstrate skilled casework methods and practices; Demonstrate adaptability to change; Work independently; Appreciate and understand history and dynamics associated with poverty and childhood trauma, and generational addiction or behavior health family dynamics; Relate appropriately to persons in times of emergency and crisis; Work effectively with a variety of human values and social backgrounds; Obtain and record social, educational, and work histories; understand and evaluate technically written materials; and Maintain cooperative working relationships with other County departments, State and Federal agencies and members of the defense team. We recognize your time is valuable, please only apply if you meet the following required qualifications. EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE CLIENT SUPPORT SPECIALIST I (CASEWORKER I) PATTERN I Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Criminal Justice or closely related field. NOTE: Additional professional substance abuse treatment or casework experience may substitute for the education on a year for year basis. PATTERN II One (1) year of full time, professional experience in a social work or substance use disorder treatment setting. CLIENT SUPPORT SPECIALIST II (CASEWORKER II) PATTERN I Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Criminal Justice or a closely-related field. NOTE: Additional professional substance abuse treatment or casework experience may substitute for the education on a year for year basis. PATTERN II Three (3) years of full time, professional experience in a social work or substance use disorder treatment setting including a minimum of two (2) years performing substance use disorder evaluations and referrals. NOTE: Possession of a current Certified Addiction Treatment Specialist credential may substitute for one (1) year of the education/experience requirement. Proof of education is required for verification purposes at the time of application. Applicants who are unable to submit proof must call 209-525-4214 to make other arrangements before 5 pm on the final filing date. Failure to submit proof or make other arrangements before the final filing deadline may result in disqualification. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS In addition to the minimum qualifications, applicant screening will focus on the following desirable qualifications. Please list any of these qualifications you may have within the "Duties" section of the online application. One (1) year of experience working in a Public Defender office, Legal Aid office, public interest law organization or similar setting; OR One (1) year of full-time experience providing client-centered social services within marginalized communities, such as public benefits enrollment, housing or healthcare navigation, or job readiness training. Application and Selection Procedures APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCEDURES Applications cannot be submitted later than 5:00 p.m. on the final filing date. Make your online application as complete as possible so a full and realistic appraisal may be made of your qualifications. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Attaching your resume and cover letter are an optional feature for those who wish to do so in addition to completing the required application. Information on your resume and cover letter will not substitute for the education, work experience and required fields on the County application. The online County application is the primary tool used to evaluate your job qualifications. EXAMINATION PROCESS Most County recruitments consists of the steps detailed below and are governed by Merit Principles. The examination process ensures that all applicants are given the same opportunity to gain employment within Stanislaus County. Application Review and Screening . Applications are carefully screened based on information provided. Those who submit incomplete applications that lack relevant qualifications or do not submit all required documents will not be invited to move on. Written Examination . Applicants will be invited to participate in a written exam that tests knowledge for the position. Oral Examination . Applicants are invited to a panel interview in which they will be evaluated by County subject matter experts. Eligible Lists . Candidates who pass the examination will be placed on an eligible list for that classification. Eligible lists are effective for six months, but may be extended up to eighteen months. TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE Application Deadline: April 15 , 2024 Oral Examination: Tentatively the week of April 22, 2024 Note: The eligible list generated from this recruitment may be used to fill future extra-help, part-time and full-time vacancies throughout Stanislaus County . GENERAL INFORMATION Final appointment will be conditional upon successfully passing a County paid pre-employment drug screening (if applicable for position) and a job-related background investigation. Some positions may require possession or the ability to obtain, and maintenance of a valid California Driver’s license or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job related essential functions. Stanislaus County supports the good health of its workforce. More information is available at http://myclubwellness.org Cell phones are typically incompatible with the online application format or browser. We recommend using a desktop or laptop computer. If you are still having technical difficulties, please call NEOGOV at 1-855-524-5627. Benefits associated with this position can be found at Benefits Summary . Closing Date/Time: 4/15/2024 5:00 PM Pacific
MARIN COUNTY, CA
San Rafael, California, United States
ABOUT US At the County of Marin, our employees overwhelmingly report feeling their work is meaningful, they like the work they do, and they are proud to tell people "I work for the County of Marin." Discover more about us, our values and our organizational culture here . Read on to find out more about this opportunity: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES : At Health & Human Services, we serve our community through the values of support, unity, trust and excellence with one common goal: to promote and protect the health, well-being, safety and self-sufficiency of all in Marin. Join our team of bright, committed, and energetic people who also want to make an impact through public service. ABOUT THE POSITION This Behavioral Health Practitioner (Associate or Licensed) recruitment is to establish an eligible list for all Behavioral Health Programs. This list may be used to fill Behavioral Health Practitioner (Associate or Licensed) vacancies as long as the list is active. As such, you are encouraged to apply even if a vacancy doesn’t exist in the program for which you are interested. The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies for open, fixed-term, full-time or part-time positions which may occur while the list remains active. Currently there are six (6) positions within Behavioral Health & Recovery Services (BHRS). Quality Management has two (2) regular ongoing roles. Adult System of Care and the HOPE Program have one (1) regular ongoing FTE vacancy in each program. The STAR Program has one (1) regular ongoing position and one (1) fixed term position ending on November 14, 2024. Adult System of Care The Adult and Older Adult Division has 6 Full-Service Partnership Programs (FSP) serving Adults 18+ living with Severe Mental Illness. One of the FSP programs serves clients living in San Rafael, Central Marin and Southern Marin with an emphasis on service delivery to Marin City. This FSP team works to reduce psychiatric hospitalizations, reduce homelessness and reduce incarceration and will employ Assertive Community Treatment as a core evidenced-based practice. Under the direction of the BHRS Unit Supervisor, the Behavioral Health Practitioner will provide intensive case management and individual and group therapy services, clinical assessment and crisis intervention services to the adult/older adult population across the age spectrum of 18 y.o. and up. Duties will include ongoing comprehensive assessment, treatment planning, and acting as client advocates when clients are not able to advocate for themselves. The ideal candidate may interact with other programs such as Mobile Crisis or Crisis Stabilization Unit. The practitioner will be working collaboratively with an array of treatment providers within the BHRS Adult System of Care and other community providers. HOPE Program Utilizing the Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) model, the HOPE program provides intensive psychiatric case management services that are accessible 24/7 to older adults age 60 and over. Services are provided to individuals experiencing serious mental illness, co-occurring substance use and/or medically complex issues. Individuals may be experiencing episodes of homelessness; frequent hospitalization/crisis service utilization; or justice-involvement. In addition, the team provides on-going assessment, treatment planning, recovery-based services, and uses a “whatever it takes” approach to meet program goals. Under the direction of the Mental Health Unit Supervisor, the practitioner will act as a Clinical Supervisor to the Senior Peer Counseling Program through the HOPE Program. Provides weekly supervision to a group of older adult volunteers. Conducts in-home mental health assessments and connects volunteers to referred individuals coping with the transitions of aging. In collaboration with HOPE Program Behavioral Health Practitioners, candidate will also provides on-going psychotherapy to the older adult clients of the HOPE Program who suffer from chronic mental health issues, substance use issues and who may be medically complex. The practitioner works collaboratively with an intensive, multi-disciplinary team of highly skilled professionals and is responsible for keeping electronic medical records current and for meeting monthly productivity standards. Quality Management The Marin Mental Health Plan’s (MHP) Quality Management (QM) program is responsible for monitoring the MHP’s effectiveness and for providing support to all areas of MHP operations by conducting performance monitoring activities which include, but are not limited to: utilization management, utilization review, provider appeals, credentialing and monitoring, resolution of beneficiary grievances, and analysis of beneficiary and system outcomes. The QM program’s activities are guided by the relevant sections of federal and state regulations, including Title 42 of the Code of Federal Regulations, California Code of Regulations Title 9, California Welfare and Institutions Code, as well as the MHP’s performance contract with the California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS). The QM program is embedded in the Behavioral Health and Recovery Services Division (BHRS) within the Health and Human Services Department (HHS) of the County of Marin. Utilization Review Specialist QM Position: Under the direction of the Quality Improvement Coordinator, the BHRS Utilization Review/ Quality Improvement Specialist conducts utilization review activities to support the proper documentation of clinical services, the efficiency and quality of clinical care and the timely payment of claims in accordance with state and federal regulations. This position develops utilization review reports and tracks trends of findings. This position creates training resources, provides training and offers technical assistance. This position participates in quality management, quality improvement and performance improvement activities as assigned. Second QM Position: The Behavioral Health Practitioner reports to the QM Unit Supervisor and is responsible for monitoring program performance and compliance with relevant County, State and Federal requirements as well as informing management-level decision making. The BHP will be able to work collaboratively with stakeholders to create processes for new and existing initiatives and will use clinical knowledge to inform and participate in quality improvement and performance improvement projects. Additionally, the BHP assists in analyzing, interpreting, and implementing directives and regulations from State and Federal governing bodies. The BHP is responsible for contributing to the development, implementation, and/or monitoring of Policy and Procedure for the County Mental Health Plan (MHP) system of care. The BHP will assist with Implementation of new CPT coding, Medi-Cal Site Certifications, Provider Credentialing, engage in network adequacy projects, and act as support for audit planning. Please note that these QM positions do not not provide clinical hours towards licensure. STAR Program Marin's Support and Treatment After Release (STAR) program is a full-service partnership providing culturally competent intensive, integrated services to mentally ill offenders and forensic clients. Operating in conjunction with the Mental Health Court, STAR Court is a multidisciplinary, multi-agency team that provides comprehensive assessment, individualized client-centered service planning and linkages to services. Under the direction of the Mental Health Unit Supervisor, the Behavioral Health Practitioner (BHP) provides intensive case management services to adults with serious mental illness who are involved with the criminal justice system and are participating in a mental health court. In addition, the BHP provides on-going comprehensive clinical assessment and treatment planning, and acts as client advocate when clients are unable to advocate for themselves. The BHP provides case management to the clients and works collaboratively with an intensive, multi-disciplinary team of highly skilled professionals, para-professionals, volunteers, and interns, and is responsible for keeping electronic medical records current and meeting monthly productivity standards. The role assists with providing diagnostic picture and treatment planning. The fixed term position is initially funded up to November 14th, 2024. Please note, this position may end prior to November 14th, 2024 if funding ceases or the work is complete. In addition, these positions may continue after November 14th, 2024 if funding is renewed or extended. Per PMR 48.2, fixed term employees are not subject to Reduction in Force rights at the completion of the term. If you are invited to interview for the Adult System of Care, HOPE or STAR positions, the first round interviews are tentatively scheduled on February 26, 2024. If you are invited to Quality Management's first round of interviews, they are tentatively scheduled on February 26, 2024 . If you are invited to participate in their second round, they are tentatively scheduled on March 1, 2024 . ABOUT YOU Our Highly Qualified Candidate: The ideal candidate will have experience working independently and be self-directed as well as work well with an intensive, multi-disciplinary team of highly skilled professionals. The ideal candidate will understand the importance of collaboration and will strive to have strong working relationships with all internal and external stakeholders. The ideal candidate will be able to work successfully in a high volume, fast paced work environment. The candidate will have the ability to work with workgroups with stakeholders from different parts of the organization and community. The ideal candidate will demonstrate clear and effective communication skills, both oral and written. The candidate will have a record of meeting deadlines and maintaining productivity standards. We recognize your time is valuable, so please do not apply if you do not have at least the following required Minimum Qualifications: EITHER possession of a Master's degree from an accredited institution in social work, psychology, counseling or a closely related field by first date of employment OR possession of a Doctoral degree in clinical psychology or a closely related field by first date of employment AND equivalent to one year of clinical behavioral health experience under qualified supervision in a behavioral health setting appropriate to the assignment . Certificates & Licenses Behavioral Health Practitioner From the first day of employment, an employee must be registered with the State of California, Board of Behavioral Sciences as an Associate Clinical Social Worker, Associate Marriage and Family Therapist OR Associate Professional Clinical Counselor AND employees must successfully pass the licensing exam within six years from the date of employment. From the first date of employment, an employee who is an unlicensed Psychologist is required to be waiver-eligible AND must successfully pass the licensing exam within the five-year waiver period. Failure to obtain licensure within specified timelines will result in termination of employment. Incumbents must acquire the appropriate licensure before advancing to the Licensed Crisis Specialist. Licensed Behavioral Health Practitioner Must be professionally licensed by the State of California, Board of Behavioral Sciences as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, or a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor OR must be professionally licensed as a Clinical Psychologist issued by the State of California Department of Consumer Affairs, Board of Psychology. Qualified non-California residents must submit proof of license eligibility in California that meets the requirement of their prospective licensing board and be waiver eligible from the California Department of Health Care Services. Failure to obtain licensure within the specified timelines, and/or loss of State registration at any time, will result in termination of employment. Employees who drive on County business to carry out job-related duties must possess a valid California driver’s license for the class of vehicle driven and meet automobile insurability requirements of the County including review of a recent DMV history. At the time of the selection interview by the appointing authority, applicants will have to furnish a recent DMV driving record. ABOUT THE PROCESS All applicants will receive email notifications regarding their status in the recruitment process. Please be sure to check your spam settings to allow our emails to reach you. You may also log into your governmentjobs.com account to view these emails. TESTING AND ELIGIBLE LIST : Depending on the number of qualified applications received, the examination may consist of a highly qualified review, application screening, online assessment, written examination, oral examination, performance examination, or any combination to determine which candidates' names will be placed on the eligible list. The eligible list established from this recruitment will be used to fill the current vacancy and any future vacancies for open, fixed-term, full-time or part-time positions which may occur while the list remains active . OPEN & CONTINUOUS RECRUITMENT : Because this recruitment is Open and Continuous, applicants are encouraged to submit completed applications as soon as possible. The filing period for an Open and Continuous recruitment may be closed at any time. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS : Candidates selected are subject to fingerprinting by the Sheriff's Department and must pass a Department of Justice LiveScan background check prior to appointment. FOR FORENSICS ROLES, BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION : Successful applicants will be subject to a thorough and rigorous background investigation which may include, but is not limited to, a criminal records check, interviews with friends, relatives, neighbors and employers; verification of DMV records; and overall employment and education history. An applicant may be disqualified for past criminal convictions, poor driving record, providing false background information, and other reasons. DISASTER SERVICE WORKERS : All County of Marin employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency . PLEASE NOTE : The benefits described herein do not apply to temporary (contingent) or to part-time employees that work less than 50%. COUNTY OF MARIN BENEFITS: GENERAL Below are some of the excellent benefits the County offers. More information about our benefits can be found on the Marin County's Benefits Homepage . Paid Time Off : Competitive vacation accrual; 12 holidays per year; and generous sick leave accruals. Additional types of paid leaves are available for some bargaining units. Health Plan : Choice of four health plans (two Kaiser HMOs, Western Health Advantage HMO,and an Anthem Blue Cross PPO) along with dental through Delta Dental PPO, and vision through Vision Service Plan (VSP). There is a County contribution toward the premiums (the contribution amount varies depending on coverage tier elected such as employee only, employee + 1, employee + family). Plus, the County offers excellent Life Insurance, Disability, Flexible Spending Plans, a Dependent Care Assistance Program, professional development and more. Retirement : Defined benefit plan under the County Employees Retirement Act of 1937. More information can be found online at www.mcera.org. IRS 457 Plan : Choice of pre-tax or post-tax (Roth) employee contribution up to the IRS annual maximum. Retiree Medical : The County provides access to group health plan coverage to eligible retirees. For specific questions regarding the employment process, please contact Human Resources at (415) 473-6104. For additional details about the benefits or retirement, please contact the Benefits Division at (415) 473-2197. *IMPORTANT NOTE: Benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice. Closing Date/Time: Continuous
Mar 18, 2024
Full Time
ABOUT US At the County of Marin, our employees overwhelmingly report feeling their work is meaningful, they like the work they do, and they are proud to tell people "I work for the County of Marin." Discover more about us, our values and our organizational culture here . Read on to find out more about this opportunity: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES : At Health & Human Services, we serve our community through the values of support, unity, trust and excellence with one common goal: to promote and protect the health, well-being, safety and self-sufficiency of all in Marin. Join our team of bright, committed, and energetic people who also want to make an impact through public service. ABOUT THE POSITION This Behavioral Health Practitioner (Associate or Licensed) recruitment is to establish an eligible list for all Behavioral Health Programs. This list may be used to fill Behavioral Health Practitioner (Associate or Licensed) vacancies as long as the list is active. As such, you are encouraged to apply even if a vacancy doesn’t exist in the program for which you are interested. The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies for open, fixed-term, full-time or part-time positions which may occur while the list remains active. Currently there are six (6) positions within Behavioral Health & Recovery Services (BHRS). Quality Management has two (2) regular ongoing roles. Adult System of Care and the HOPE Program have one (1) regular ongoing FTE vacancy in each program. The STAR Program has one (1) regular ongoing position and one (1) fixed term position ending on November 14, 2024. Adult System of Care The Adult and Older Adult Division has 6 Full-Service Partnership Programs (FSP) serving Adults 18+ living with Severe Mental Illness. One of the FSP programs serves clients living in San Rafael, Central Marin and Southern Marin with an emphasis on service delivery to Marin City. This FSP team works to reduce psychiatric hospitalizations, reduce homelessness and reduce incarceration and will employ Assertive Community Treatment as a core evidenced-based practice. Under the direction of the BHRS Unit Supervisor, the Behavioral Health Practitioner will provide intensive case management and individual and group therapy services, clinical assessment and crisis intervention services to the adult/older adult population across the age spectrum of 18 y.o. and up. Duties will include ongoing comprehensive assessment, treatment planning, and acting as client advocates when clients are not able to advocate for themselves. The ideal candidate may interact with other programs such as Mobile Crisis or Crisis Stabilization Unit. The practitioner will be working collaboratively with an array of treatment providers within the BHRS Adult System of Care and other community providers. HOPE Program Utilizing the Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) model, the HOPE program provides intensive psychiatric case management services that are accessible 24/7 to older adults age 60 and over. Services are provided to individuals experiencing serious mental illness, co-occurring substance use and/or medically complex issues. Individuals may be experiencing episodes of homelessness; frequent hospitalization/crisis service utilization; or justice-involvement. In addition, the team provides on-going assessment, treatment planning, recovery-based services, and uses a “whatever it takes” approach to meet program goals. Under the direction of the Mental Health Unit Supervisor, the practitioner will act as a Clinical Supervisor to the Senior Peer Counseling Program through the HOPE Program. Provides weekly supervision to a group of older adult volunteers. Conducts in-home mental health assessments and connects volunteers to referred individuals coping with the transitions of aging. In collaboration with HOPE Program Behavioral Health Practitioners, candidate will also provides on-going psychotherapy to the older adult clients of the HOPE Program who suffer from chronic mental health issues, substance use issues and who may be medically complex. The practitioner works collaboratively with an intensive, multi-disciplinary team of highly skilled professionals and is responsible for keeping electronic medical records current and for meeting monthly productivity standards. Quality Management The Marin Mental Health Plan’s (MHP) Quality Management (QM) program is responsible for monitoring the MHP’s effectiveness and for providing support to all areas of MHP operations by conducting performance monitoring activities which include, but are not limited to: utilization management, utilization review, provider appeals, credentialing and monitoring, resolution of beneficiary grievances, and analysis of beneficiary and system outcomes. The QM program’s activities are guided by the relevant sections of federal and state regulations, including Title 42 of the Code of Federal Regulations, California Code of Regulations Title 9, California Welfare and Institutions Code, as well as the MHP’s performance contract with the California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS). The QM program is embedded in the Behavioral Health and Recovery Services Division (BHRS) within the Health and Human Services Department (HHS) of the County of Marin. Utilization Review Specialist QM Position: Under the direction of the Quality Improvement Coordinator, the BHRS Utilization Review/ Quality Improvement Specialist conducts utilization review activities to support the proper documentation of clinical services, the efficiency and quality of clinical care and the timely payment of claims in accordance with state and federal regulations. This position develops utilization review reports and tracks trends of findings. This position creates training resources, provides training and offers technical assistance. This position participates in quality management, quality improvement and performance improvement activities as assigned. Second QM Position: The Behavioral Health Practitioner reports to the QM Unit Supervisor and is responsible for monitoring program performance and compliance with relevant County, State and Federal requirements as well as informing management-level decision making. The BHP will be able to work collaboratively with stakeholders to create processes for new and existing initiatives and will use clinical knowledge to inform and participate in quality improvement and performance improvement projects. Additionally, the BHP assists in analyzing, interpreting, and implementing directives and regulations from State and Federal governing bodies. The BHP is responsible for contributing to the development, implementation, and/or monitoring of Policy and Procedure for the County Mental Health Plan (MHP) system of care. The BHP will assist with Implementation of new CPT coding, Medi-Cal Site Certifications, Provider Credentialing, engage in network adequacy projects, and act as support for audit planning. Please note that these QM positions do not not provide clinical hours towards licensure. STAR Program Marin's Support and Treatment After Release (STAR) program is a full-service partnership providing culturally competent intensive, integrated services to mentally ill offenders and forensic clients. Operating in conjunction with the Mental Health Court, STAR Court is a multidisciplinary, multi-agency team that provides comprehensive assessment, individualized client-centered service planning and linkages to services. Under the direction of the Mental Health Unit Supervisor, the Behavioral Health Practitioner (BHP) provides intensive case management services to adults with serious mental illness who are involved with the criminal justice system and are participating in a mental health court. In addition, the BHP provides on-going comprehensive clinical assessment and treatment planning, and acts as client advocate when clients are unable to advocate for themselves. The BHP provides case management to the clients and works collaboratively with an intensive, multi-disciplinary team of highly skilled professionals, para-professionals, volunteers, and interns, and is responsible for keeping electronic medical records current and meeting monthly productivity standards. The role assists with providing diagnostic picture and treatment planning. The fixed term position is initially funded up to November 14th, 2024. Please note, this position may end prior to November 14th, 2024 if funding ceases or the work is complete. In addition, these positions may continue after November 14th, 2024 if funding is renewed or extended. Per PMR 48.2, fixed term employees are not subject to Reduction in Force rights at the completion of the term. If you are invited to interview for the Adult System of Care, HOPE or STAR positions, the first round interviews are tentatively scheduled on February 26, 2024. If you are invited to Quality Management's first round of interviews, they are tentatively scheduled on February 26, 2024 . If you are invited to participate in their second round, they are tentatively scheduled on March 1, 2024 . ABOUT YOU Our Highly Qualified Candidate: The ideal candidate will have experience working independently and be self-directed as well as work well with an intensive, multi-disciplinary team of highly skilled professionals. The ideal candidate will understand the importance of collaboration and will strive to have strong working relationships with all internal and external stakeholders. The ideal candidate will be able to work successfully in a high volume, fast paced work environment. The candidate will have the ability to work with workgroups with stakeholders from different parts of the organization and community. The ideal candidate will demonstrate clear and effective communication skills, both oral and written. The candidate will have a record of meeting deadlines and maintaining productivity standards. We recognize your time is valuable, so please do not apply if you do not have at least the following required Minimum Qualifications: EITHER possession of a Master's degree from an accredited institution in social work, psychology, counseling or a closely related field by first date of employment OR possession of a Doctoral degree in clinical psychology or a closely related field by first date of employment AND equivalent to one year of clinical behavioral health experience under qualified supervision in a behavioral health setting appropriate to the assignment . Certificates & Licenses Behavioral Health Practitioner From the first day of employment, an employee must be registered with the State of California, Board of Behavioral Sciences as an Associate Clinical Social Worker, Associate Marriage and Family Therapist OR Associate Professional Clinical Counselor AND employees must successfully pass the licensing exam within six years from the date of employment. From the first date of employment, an employee who is an unlicensed Psychologist is required to be waiver-eligible AND must successfully pass the licensing exam within the five-year waiver period. Failure to obtain licensure within specified timelines will result in termination of employment. Incumbents must acquire the appropriate licensure before advancing to the Licensed Crisis Specialist. Licensed Behavioral Health Practitioner Must be professionally licensed by the State of California, Board of Behavioral Sciences as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, or a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor OR must be professionally licensed as a Clinical Psychologist issued by the State of California Department of Consumer Affairs, Board of Psychology. Qualified non-California residents must submit proof of license eligibility in California that meets the requirement of their prospective licensing board and be waiver eligible from the California Department of Health Care Services. Failure to obtain licensure within the specified timelines, and/or loss of State registration at any time, will result in termination of employment. Employees who drive on County business to carry out job-related duties must possess a valid California driver’s license for the class of vehicle driven and meet automobile insurability requirements of the County including review of a recent DMV history. At the time of the selection interview by the appointing authority, applicants will have to furnish a recent DMV driving record. ABOUT THE PROCESS All applicants will receive email notifications regarding their status in the recruitment process. Please be sure to check your spam settings to allow our emails to reach you. You may also log into your governmentjobs.com account to view these emails. TESTING AND ELIGIBLE LIST : Depending on the number of qualified applications received, the examination may consist of a highly qualified review, application screening, online assessment, written examination, oral examination, performance examination, or any combination to determine which candidates' names will be placed on the eligible list. The eligible list established from this recruitment will be used to fill the current vacancy and any future vacancies for open, fixed-term, full-time or part-time positions which may occur while the list remains active . OPEN & CONTINUOUS RECRUITMENT : Because this recruitment is Open and Continuous, applicants are encouraged to submit completed applications as soon as possible. The filing period for an Open and Continuous recruitment may be closed at any time. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS : Candidates selected are subject to fingerprinting by the Sheriff's Department and must pass a Department of Justice LiveScan background check prior to appointment. FOR FORENSICS ROLES, BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION : Successful applicants will be subject to a thorough and rigorous background investigation which may include, but is not limited to, a criminal records check, interviews with friends, relatives, neighbors and employers; verification of DMV records; and overall employment and education history. An applicant may be disqualified for past criminal convictions, poor driving record, providing false background information, and other reasons. DISASTER SERVICE WORKERS : All County of Marin employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency . PLEASE NOTE : The benefits described herein do not apply to temporary (contingent) or to part-time employees that work less than 50%. COUNTY OF MARIN BENEFITS: GENERAL Below are some of the excellent benefits the County offers. More information about our benefits can be found on the Marin County's Benefits Homepage . Paid Time Off : Competitive vacation accrual; 12 holidays per year; and generous sick leave accruals. Additional types of paid leaves are available for some bargaining units. Health Plan : Choice of four health plans (two Kaiser HMOs, Western Health Advantage HMO,and an Anthem Blue Cross PPO) along with dental through Delta Dental PPO, and vision through Vision Service Plan (VSP). There is a County contribution toward the premiums (the contribution amount varies depending on coverage tier elected such as employee only, employee + 1, employee + family). Plus, the County offers excellent Life Insurance, Disability, Flexible Spending Plans, a Dependent Care Assistance Program, professional development and more. Retirement : Defined benefit plan under the County Employees Retirement Act of 1937. More information can be found online at www.mcera.org. IRS 457 Plan : Choice of pre-tax or post-tax (Roth) employee contribution up to the IRS annual maximum. Retiree Medical : The County provides access to group health plan coverage to eligible retirees. For specific questions regarding the employment process, please contact Human Resources at (415) 473-6104. For additional details about the benefits or retirement, please contact the Benefits Division at (415) 473-2197. *IMPORTANT NOTE: Benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice. Closing Date/Time: Continuous
MARIN COUNTY, CA
San Rafael, California, United States
ABOUT US At the County of Marin, our employees overwhelmingly report feeling their work is meaningful, they like the work they do, and they are proud to tell people "I work for the County of Marin." Discover more about us, our values and our organizational culture here . Read on to find out more about this opportunity: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES : At Health & Human Services, we serve our community through the values of support, unity, trust and excellence with one common goal: to promote and protect the health, well-being, safety and self-sufficiency of all in Marin. Join our team of bright, committed, and energetic people who also want to make an impact through public service. ABOUT THE POSITION This Behavioral Health Practitioner (Associate or Licensed) recruitment is to establish an eligible list for all Behavioral Health and Social Services Programs. (Some roles below are Bilingual desired - Spanish/English and some roles are Bilingual Required - Spanish/English) This list may be used to fill Behavioral Health Practitioner, (Associate or Licensed) vacancies as long as the list is active. As such, you are encouraged to apply even if a vacancy doesn’t exist in the program for which you are interested. The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies for open, fixed-term, full-time or part-time positions which may occur while the list remains active. Behavioral Health Practitioner, Monolingual salary range: $3,466 biweekly- $4,178 biweekly for 1 FTE positions Behavioral Health Practitioner, Bilingual salary range: $3,693 biweekly- $4,452 biweekly for 1 FTE positions There are positions within Behavioral Health and Recovery Services and Social Services. Social Services Program: Under the umbrella of Behavioral Health and Recovery Services (BHRS), the Behavioral Health Practitioner will work as part of the CalWORKs team and would be co-supervised by the CalWORKs Social Service Unit Supervisor and the BHRS Supervisor. CalWORKs is a cash assistance program for families with children and includes the Welfare to Work program which provides case management, supportive services, and referrals to outside community agencies to assist in addressing any barriers to employment. The Behavioral Health Practitioner provides short-term case management services to CalWORKs clients and their families who have significant barriers inhibiting their ability to secure employment and become self-sufficient. This position includes working with various community groups, providing appropriate referrals, and collaboration amongst other staff (employment counselors, social service workers, program coordinator). Typical tasks include extensive interviewing to identify barriers, assessing needs, and creating case plans for progression. Utilizes statewide computer database system to input client information and interpreting and applying all state/federal programmatic policies and regulations. The position requires the BHP to be responsible for carrying a caseload of CalWORKs clients and will provide services to English speaking and the Latinx community to reduce barriers and address issues using the client’s preferred language of English or Spanish in service delivery within the Health and Human Services programs. Fluency in Spanish is required. There is currently one full-time (1 FTE) vacancy in the Division of Employment and Training. Behavioral Health and Recovery Services: Children’s Mental Health Services There is one (1) vacancy which will be filled with a Behavioral Health Practitioner (associate or licensed). Children’s Mental Health Services provides outpatient individual and family therapy as well as targeted case management. The position will report to a Children’s Mental Health Unit Supervisor who manages the day-to-day operations. This position will be assessing children and youth referred to Youth and Family Services (YFS) per their level of care needed and meeting the medical necessity. This role will be completing clinical assessments, ongoing trauma screenings, with formulating diagnostic impressions, and co-creating treatment plans with client/parents. Maintaining ongoing, timely documentation for each client is a must, and flexibility to work in the community, clinic and schools is needed, along with a strong sense of collaboration. This position is responsible for carrying a caseload of clients/families providing services in Spanish and English. This position will also be providing clinical consultation to school staff, community members and other groups as needed and approved by their supervisor. This role requires bilingual skills (Spanish and English). S ome duties of this position may be performed remotely and options to telework up to three days per week and work remaining days onsite are available; however, the successful candidate must be able to report to County facilities for meetings, work assignments, and/or disaster service work upon short notice, as needed and deemed appropriate. While onboarding and training, the successful candidate may be required to work primarily onsite before establishing a hybrid work schedule. Forensic System of Care There is one (1) vacancy which will be filled with a Behavioral Health Practitioner (associate or licensed). The Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Coordinator position will be an opportunity to have a significant and meaningful impact on all communities within the County of Marin. The vision for this unique position is to serve as a connection between community-based programs (988, schools, shelters, etc.), county BHRS services (MCRT/TOT, jail mental health, collaborative courts, full-service partnerships, etc.) and local law enforcement departments (department briefings, etc.). The position will include client coordination, CIT Stakeholder Committee oversight, and to act as a liaison between law enforcement and mental health professionals, with the goal of avoiding unnecessary incarceration. Community collaboration through the continued integration of 988, school-based services and the creation of joint-response protocols. The support of critical incident response, with effective trauma-informed communication, collaboration and coordination. The position also organizes, designs, and manages the oversight of the biannual CIT Training, which is a 40-hour/weeklong training for law enforcement on crisis de-escalation techniques, common severe mental illnesses observed in the field, cultural competence, self-care, etc. Data collection and outcome gathering will be required supported by quality management. Bilingual skills in Spanish and English are desired but not required. The position is Monday-Friday, business hours, and largely community-based with some opportunity for hybrid work. IMPACT South Program There is one (1) vacancy in which will be filled with a Behavioral Health Practitioner (associate or licensed). The IMPACT, South program is a multidisciplinary team that provides mental health treatment services to Marin Medi-Cal beneficiaries diagnosed with severe mental illness. Under the direction of the assigned Unit Supervisor and based on business needs, the practitioner will be assigned across a variety of BHRS programs. The practitioner will provide intensive case management or screening and referral services to the adult/older adult population across the age spectrum of 18 y.o. and up. Duties will include ongoing comprehensive assessment, treatment planning, and acting as client advocates when clients are not able to advocate for themselves. This position will also be providing services to the Latinx community in order to reduce barriers to service within this community; thus, bilingual/bicultural experience in Spanish is needed. This role will work regularly with the ACASA program to provide clinical supervision to program volunteers. This role is required to be in the office or in the field/community and bilingual skills (Spanish and English) are highly desired. ABOUT YOU Our Highly Qualified Candidate: The ideal candidate has experience in providing clinical assessment and/or diagnosis of mental health disorders and will be comfortable working with diverse, vulnerable, urban and rural populations. Experience working with clients across the lifespan in a mental health setting and/or clients who meet criteria for serious mental health/serious emotional disturbance is ideal. Written and oral communication skills should be excellent. The ideal candidate will have the ability to work independently and be self-directed as well as work well with a team of highly skilled professionals. The candidate should have excellent judgment and decision-making skills, should be well versed in community resources, and have excellent computer and documentation skills in addition to excellent work habits. The ideal candidate will be able to work successfully in a high volume, fast paced work environment and be able to manage psychiatric crisis and meet productivity standards. The ideal candidate will understand the importance of collaboration and will strive to have strong working relationships with team members, clients, families, volunteers, other Health & Human Services providers, and community partners. In addition, the ideal candidate will have experience working collaboratively with psychiatric emergency services and acute psychiatric hospital units. Additionally, the ideal candidate will need to possess effective working skills such as, organization, time management and communication, both verbal and written. The candidate also possesses the ability to manage/consult around complex clinical issues, identify/implement goals, and be a collaborative team member. The ideal candidate has experience providing clinical services including assessment, diagnosis or ongoing treatment using Spanish language skills with the Latinx community. For Social Services: The ideal candidate for this position will have specific experience providing clinical assessment and/or diagnosis of mental health disorders as well as providing short-term individual and group therapy services to clients receiving CalWORKs benefits and their families who are experiencing several barriers such as: homelessness, domestic abuse, mental and physical disabilities, learning disabilities, and substance use, to name a few. They have knowledge of the Welfare-to-Work program within the CalWORKs program and understand the goals of the program. For Children’s Mental Health Services : The ideal candidate will have experience with both latency and adolescent age youth, experience in completing clinical assessments, providing individual, family and group therapy in both public service system (government) and school systems. The ideal candidate will have knowledge and experience working with serious and challenging at risk young children and youth, and work with a trauma informed lens. The ideal candidate will be able to case manage and work well with diverse and low-income families who are marginalized, present with multiple stressors, language barriers, have significant trauma histories, and many other challenges they face daily. For Forensic System of Care: The person in the CIT Coordinator position must be comfortable in a new position, with the flexibility to take direction and make innovative contributions to help develop the role. The ability to successfully multi-task and track various projects is required. The ability to have both a large-scale understanding of county-wide services, as well as the interpersonal ability to collaborate with community partners will be a helpful skill to have and develop. The CIT Coordinator will be clinically competent with prior direct-client care, as well as have some experience managing projects, reporting outcomes, and public-speaking/presenting. The ideal candidate will see this position as an opportunity to create a network of partnerships using a multi-agency approach and have a mix of primarily professional collaboration and coordination with occasional direct service work when needed. For IMPACT South: The ideal candidate will have experience working independently and be self-directed as well as work well with an intensive, multi-disciplinary team of highly skilled professionals. The ideal candidate will understand the importance of collaboration and will strive to have strong working relationships with all internal and external stakeholders. The ideal candidate will be able to work successfully in a high volume, fast paced work environment. The candidate will have the ability to work with workgroups with stakeholders from different parts of the organization and community. The ideal candidate will demonstrate clear and effective communication skills, both oral and written. The candidate will have a record of meeting deadlines and maintaining productivity standards. We recognize your time is valuable, so please do not apply if you do not have at least the following required Minimum Qualifications: EITHER possession of a Master's degree from an accredited institution in social work, psychology, counseling or a closely related field by first date of employment OR possession of a Doctoral degree in clinical psychology or a closely related field by first date of employment AND equivalent to one year of clinical behavioral health experience under qualified supervision in a behavioral health setting appropriate to the assignment. Certificates & Licenses Behavioral Health Practitioner From the first day of employment, an employee must be registered with the State of California, Board of Behavioral Sciences as an Associate Clinical Social Worker, Associate Marriage and Family Therapist OR Associate Professional Clinical Counselor AND employees must successfully pass the licensing exam within six years from the date of employment. From the first date of employment, an employee who is an unlicensed Psychologist is required to be waiver-eligible AND must successfully pass the licensing exam within the five-year waiver period. Failure to obtain licensure within specified timelines will result in termination of employment. Incumbents must acquire the appropriate licensure before advancing to the Licensed Crisis Specialist. Licensed Behavioral Health Practitioner Must be professionally licensed by the State of California, Board of Behavioral Sciences as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, or a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor OR must be professionally licensed as a Clinical Psychologist issued by the State of California Department of Consumer Affairs, Board of Psychology. Qualified non-California residents must submit proof of license eligibility in California that meets the requirement of their prospective licensing board and be waiver eligible from the California Department of Health Care Services. Failure to obtain licensure within the specified timelines, and/or loss of State registration at any time, will result in termination of employment. Employees who drive on County business to carry out job-related duties must possess a valid California driver’s license for the class of vehicle driven and meet automobile insurability requirements of the County including review of a recent DMV history. At the time of the selection interview b y the appointing authority, applicants will have to furnish a recent DMV driving record. ABOUT THE PROCESS All applicants will receive email notifications regarding their status in the recruitment process. Please be sure to check your spam settings to allow our emails to reach you. You may also log into your governmentjobs.com account to view these emails. Testing and Eligible List: Depending on the number of qualified applications received, the examination may consist of a highly qualified review, application screening, online assessment, written examination, oral examination, performance examination, or any combination to determine which candidates' names will be placed on the eligible list. The eligible list established from this recruitment will be used to fill the current vacancy and any future vacancies for open, fixed-term, full-time or part-time positions which may occur while the list remains active. OPEN & CONTINUOUS RECRUITMENT : Because this recruitment is Open and Continuous, applicants are encouraged to submit completed applications as soon as possible. The filing period for an Open and Continuous recruitment may be closed at any time. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS : Candidates selected are subject to fingerprinting by the Sheriff's Department and must pass a Department of Justice LiveScan background check prior to appointment. For Some Forensics roles, Background Investigation: Successful applicants will be subject to a thorough and rigorous background investigation which may include, but is not limited to, a criminal records check, interviews with friends, relatives, neighbors and employers; verification of DMV records; and overall employment and education history. An applicant may be disqualified for past criminal convictions, poor driving record, providing false background information, and other reasons. Disaster Service Workers: All County of Marin employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency . PLEASE NOTE : The benefits described herein do not apply to temporary (contingent) or to part-time employees that work less than 50%. COUNTY OF MARIN BENEFITS: GENERAL Below are some of the excellent benefits the County offers. More information about our benefits can be found on the Marin County's Benefits Homepage . Paid Time Off : Competitive vacation accrual; 12 holidays per year; and generous sick leave accruals. Additional types of paid leaves are available for some bargaining units. Health Plan : Choice of four health plans (two Kaiser HMOs, Western Health Advantage HMO,and an Anthem Blue Cross PPO) along with dental through Delta Dental PPO, and vision through Vision Service Plan (VSP). There is a County contribution toward the premiums (the contribution amount varies depending on coverage tier elected such as employee only, employee + 1, employee + family). Plus, the County offers excellent Life Insurance, Disability, Flexible Spending Plans, a Dependent Care Assistance Program, professional development and more. Retirement : Defined benefit plan under the County Employees Retirement Act of 1937. More information can be found online at www.mcera.org. IRS 457 Plan : Choice of pre-tax or post-tax (Roth) employee contribution up to the IRS annual maximum. Retiree Medical : The County provides access to group health plan coverage to eligible retirees. For specific questions regarding the employment process, please contact Human Resources at (415) 473-6104. For additional details about the benefits or retirement, please contact the Benefits Division at (415) 473-2197. *IMPORTANT NOTE: Benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice. Closing Date/Time: Continuous
Mar 18, 2024
Full Time
ABOUT US At the County of Marin, our employees overwhelmingly report feeling their work is meaningful, they like the work they do, and they are proud to tell people "I work for the County of Marin." Discover more about us, our values and our organizational culture here . Read on to find out more about this opportunity: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES : At Health & Human Services, we serve our community through the values of support, unity, trust and excellence with one common goal: to promote and protect the health, well-being, safety and self-sufficiency of all in Marin. Join our team of bright, committed, and energetic people who also want to make an impact through public service. ABOUT THE POSITION This Behavioral Health Practitioner (Associate or Licensed) recruitment is to establish an eligible list for all Behavioral Health and Social Services Programs. (Some roles below are Bilingual desired - Spanish/English and some roles are Bilingual Required - Spanish/English) This list may be used to fill Behavioral Health Practitioner, (Associate or Licensed) vacancies as long as the list is active. As such, you are encouraged to apply even if a vacancy doesn’t exist in the program for which you are interested. The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies for open, fixed-term, full-time or part-time positions which may occur while the list remains active. Behavioral Health Practitioner, Monolingual salary range: $3,466 biweekly- $4,178 biweekly for 1 FTE positions Behavioral Health Practitioner, Bilingual salary range: $3,693 biweekly- $4,452 biweekly for 1 FTE positions There are positions within Behavioral Health and Recovery Services and Social Services. Social Services Program: Under the umbrella of Behavioral Health and Recovery Services (BHRS), the Behavioral Health Practitioner will work as part of the CalWORKs team and would be co-supervised by the CalWORKs Social Service Unit Supervisor and the BHRS Supervisor. CalWORKs is a cash assistance program for families with children and includes the Welfare to Work program which provides case management, supportive services, and referrals to outside community agencies to assist in addressing any barriers to employment. The Behavioral Health Practitioner provides short-term case management services to CalWORKs clients and their families who have significant barriers inhibiting their ability to secure employment and become self-sufficient. This position includes working with various community groups, providing appropriate referrals, and collaboration amongst other staff (employment counselors, social service workers, program coordinator). Typical tasks include extensive interviewing to identify barriers, assessing needs, and creating case plans for progression. Utilizes statewide computer database system to input client information and interpreting and applying all state/federal programmatic policies and regulations. The position requires the BHP to be responsible for carrying a caseload of CalWORKs clients and will provide services to English speaking and the Latinx community to reduce barriers and address issues using the client’s preferred language of English or Spanish in service delivery within the Health and Human Services programs. Fluency in Spanish is required. There is currently one full-time (1 FTE) vacancy in the Division of Employment and Training. Behavioral Health and Recovery Services: Children’s Mental Health Services There is one (1) vacancy which will be filled with a Behavioral Health Practitioner (associate or licensed). Children’s Mental Health Services provides outpatient individual and family therapy as well as targeted case management. The position will report to a Children’s Mental Health Unit Supervisor who manages the day-to-day operations. This position will be assessing children and youth referred to Youth and Family Services (YFS) per their level of care needed and meeting the medical necessity. This role will be completing clinical assessments, ongoing trauma screenings, with formulating diagnostic impressions, and co-creating treatment plans with client/parents. Maintaining ongoing, timely documentation for each client is a must, and flexibility to work in the community, clinic and schools is needed, along with a strong sense of collaboration. This position is responsible for carrying a caseload of clients/families providing services in Spanish and English. This position will also be providing clinical consultation to school staff, community members and other groups as needed and approved by their supervisor. This role requires bilingual skills (Spanish and English). S ome duties of this position may be performed remotely and options to telework up to three days per week and work remaining days onsite are available; however, the successful candidate must be able to report to County facilities for meetings, work assignments, and/or disaster service work upon short notice, as needed and deemed appropriate. While onboarding and training, the successful candidate may be required to work primarily onsite before establishing a hybrid work schedule. Forensic System of Care There is one (1) vacancy which will be filled with a Behavioral Health Practitioner (associate or licensed). The Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Coordinator position will be an opportunity to have a significant and meaningful impact on all communities within the County of Marin. The vision for this unique position is to serve as a connection between community-based programs (988, schools, shelters, etc.), county BHRS services (MCRT/TOT, jail mental health, collaborative courts, full-service partnerships, etc.) and local law enforcement departments (department briefings, etc.). The position will include client coordination, CIT Stakeholder Committee oversight, and to act as a liaison between law enforcement and mental health professionals, with the goal of avoiding unnecessary incarceration. Community collaboration through the continued integration of 988, school-based services and the creation of joint-response protocols. The support of critical incident response, with effective trauma-informed communication, collaboration and coordination. The position also organizes, designs, and manages the oversight of the biannual CIT Training, which is a 40-hour/weeklong training for law enforcement on crisis de-escalation techniques, common severe mental illnesses observed in the field, cultural competence, self-care, etc. Data collection and outcome gathering will be required supported by quality management. Bilingual skills in Spanish and English are desired but not required. The position is Monday-Friday, business hours, and largely community-based with some opportunity for hybrid work. IMPACT South Program There is one (1) vacancy in which will be filled with a Behavioral Health Practitioner (associate or licensed). The IMPACT, South program is a multidisciplinary team that provides mental health treatment services to Marin Medi-Cal beneficiaries diagnosed with severe mental illness. Under the direction of the assigned Unit Supervisor and based on business needs, the practitioner will be assigned across a variety of BHRS programs. The practitioner will provide intensive case management or screening and referral services to the adult/older adult population across the age spectrum of 18 y.o. and up. Duties will include ongoing comprehensive assessment, treatment planning, and acting as client advocates when clients are not able to advocate for themselves. This position will also be providing services to the Latinx community in order to reduce barriers to service within this community; thus, bilingual/bicultural experience in Spanish is needed. This role will work regularly with the ACASA program to provide clinical supervision to program volunteers. This role is required to be in the office or in the field/community and bilingual skills (Spanish and English) are highly desired. ABOUT YOU Our Highly Qualified Candidate: The ideal candidate has experience in providing clinical assessment and/or diagnosis of mental health disorders and will be comfortable working with diverse, vulnerable, urban and rural populations. Experience working with clients across the lifespan in a mental health setting and/or clients who meet criteria for serious mental health/serious emotional disturbance is ideal. Written and oral communication skills should be excellent. The ideal candidate will have the ability to work independently and be self-directed as well as work well with a team of highly skilled professionals. The candidate should have excellent judgment and decision-making skills, should be well versed in community resources, and have excellent computer and documentation skills in addition to excellent work habits. The ideal candidate will be able to work successfully in a high volume, fast paced work environment and be able to manage psychiatric crisis and meet productivity standards. The ideal candidate will understand the importance of collaboration and will strive to have strong working relationships with team members, clients, families, volunteers, other Health & Human Services providers, and community partners. In addition, the ideal candidate will have experience working collaboratively with psychiatric emergency services and acute psychiatric hospital units. Additionally, the ideal candidate will need to possess effective working skills such as, organization, time management and communication, both verbal and written. The candidate also possesses the ability to manage/consult around complex clinical issues, identify/implement goals, and be a collaborative team member. The ideal candidate has experience providing clinical services including assessment, diagnosis or ongoing treatment using Spanish language skills with the Latinx community. For Social Services: The ideal candidate for this position will have specific experience providing clinical assessment and/or diagnosis of mental health disorders as well as providing short-term individual and group therapy services to clients receiving CalWORKs benefits and their families who are experiencing several barriers such as: homelessness, domestic abuse, mental and physical disabilities, learning disabilities, and substance use, to name a few. They have knowledge of the Welfare-to-Work program within the CalWORKs program and understand the goals of the program. For Children’s Mental Health Services : The ideal candidate will have experience with both latency and adolescent age youth, experience in completing clinical assessments, providing individual, family and group therapy in both public service system (government) and school systems. The ideal candidate will have knowledge and experience working with serious and challenging at risk young children and youth, and work with a trauma informed lens. The ideal candidate will be able to case manage and work well with diverse and low-income families who are marginalized, present with multiple stressors, language barriers, have significant trauma histories, and many other challenges they face daily. For Forensic System of Care: The person in the CIT Coordinator position must be comfortable in a new position, with the flexibility to take direction and make innovative contributions to help develop the role. The ability to successfully multi-task and track various projects is required. The ability to have both a large-scale understanding of county-wide services, as well as the interpersonal ability to collaborate with community partners will be a helpful skill to have and develop. The CIT Coordinator will be clinically competent with prior direct-client care, as well as have some experience managing projects, reporting outcomes, and public-speaking/presenting. The ideal candidate will see this position as an opportunity to create a network of partnerships using a multi-agency approach and have a mix of primarily professional collaboration and coordination with occasional direct service work when needed. For IMPACT South: The ideal candidate will have experience working independently and be self-directed as well as work well with an intensive, multi-disciplinary team of highly skilled professionals. The ideal candidate will understand the importance of collaboration and will strive to have strong working relationships with all internal and external stakeholders. The ideal candidate will be able to work successfully in a high volume, fast paced work environment. The candidate will have the ability to work with workgroups with stakeholders from different parts of the organization and community. The ideal candidate will demonstrate clear and effective communication skills, both oral and written. The candidate will have a record of meeting deadlines and maintaining productivity standards. We recognize your time is valuable, so please do not apply if you do not have at least the following required Minimum Qualifications: EITHER possession of a Master's degree from an accredited institution in social work, psychology, counseling or a closely related field by first date of employment OR possession of a Doctoral degree in clinical psychology or a closely related field by first date of employment AND equivalent to one year of clinical behavioral health experience under qualified supervision in a behavioral health setting appropriate to the assignment. Certificates & Licenses Behavioral Health Practitioner From the first day of employment, an employee must be registered with the State of California, Board of Behavioral Sciences as an Associate Clinical Social Worker, Associate Marriage and Family Therapist OR Associate Professional Clinical Counselor AND employees must successfully pass the licensing exam within six years from the date of employment. From the first date of employment, an employee who is an unlicensed Psychologist is required to be waiver-eligible AND must successfully pass the licensing exam within the five-year waiver period. Failure to obtain licensure within specified timelines will result in termination of employment. Incumbents must acquire the appropriate licensure before advancing to the Licensed Crisis Specialist. Licensed Behavioral Health Practitioner Must be professionally licensed by the State of California, Board of Behavioral Sciences as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, or a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor OR must be professionally licensed as a Clinical Psychologist issued by the State of California Department of Consumer Affairs, Board of Psychology. Qualified non-California residents must submit proof of license eligibility in California that meets the requirement of their prospective licensing board and be waiver eligible from the California Department of Health Care Services. Failure to obtain licensure within the specified timelines, and/or loss of State registration at any time, will result in termination of employment. Employees who drive on County business to carry out job-related duties must possess a valid California driver’s license for the class of vehicle driven and meet automobile insurability requirements of the County including review of a recent DMV history. At the time of the selection interview b y the appointing authority, applicants will have to furnish a recent DMV driving record. ABOUT THE PROCESS All applicants will receive email notifications regarding their status in the recruitment process. Please be sure to check your spam settings to allow our emails to reach you. You may also log into your governmentjobs.com account to view these emails. Testing and Eligible List: Depending on the number of qualified applications received, the examination may consist of a highly qualified review, application screening, online assessment, written examination, oral examination, performance examination, or any combination to determine which candidates' names will be placed on the eligible list. The eligible list established from this recruitment will be used to fill the current vacancy and any future vacancies for open, fixed-term, full-time or part-time positions which may occur while the list remains active. OPEN & CONTINUOUS RECRUITMENT : Because this recruitment is Open and Continuous, applicants are encouraged to submit completed applications as soon as possible. The filing period for an Open and Continuous recruitment may be closed at any time. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS : Candidates selected are subject to fingerprinting by the Sheriff's Department and must pass a Department of Justice LiveScan background check prior to appointment. For Some Forensics roles, Background Investigation: Successful applicants will be subject to a thorough and rigorous background investigation which may include, but is not limited to, a criminal records check, interviews with friends, relatives, neighbors and employers; verification of DMV records; and overall employment and education history. An applicant may be disqualified for past criminal convictions, poor driving record, providing false background information, and other reasons. Disaster Service Workers: All County of Marin employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency . PLEASE NOTE : The benefits described herein do not apply to temporary (contingent) or to part-time employees that work less than 50%. COUNTY OF MARIN BENEFITS: GENERAL Below are some of the excellent benefits the County offers. More information about our benefits can be found on the Marin County's Benefits Homepage . Paid Time Off : Competitive vacation accrual; 12 holidays per year; and generous sick leave accruals. Additional types of paid leaves are available for some bargaining units. Health Plan : Choice of four health plans (two Kaiser HMOs, Western Health Advantage HMO,and an Anthem Blue Cross PPO) along with dental through Delta Dental PPO, and vision through Vision Service Plan (VSP). There is a County contribution toward the premiums (the contribution amount varies depending on coverage tier elected such as employee only, employee + 1, employee + family). Plus, the County offers excellent Life Insurance, Disability, Flexible Spending Plans, a Dependent Care Assistance Program, professional development and more. Retirement : Defined benefit plan under the County Employees Retirement Act of 1937. More information can be found online at www.mcera.org. IRS 457 Plan : Choice of pre-tax or post-tax (Roth) employee contribution up to the IRS annual maximum. Retiree Medical : The County provides access to group health plan coverage to eligible retirees. For specific questions regarding the employment process, please contact Human Resources at (415) 473-6104. For additional details about the benefits or retirement, please contact the Benefits Division at (415) 473-2197. *IMPORTANT NOTE: Benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice. Closing Date/Time: Continuous