Supervising Health Services Assistant

The Job

The Department of Public Health is recruiting for Supervising Health Services Assistants who plan and supervise the work of a group of Health Services Assistants and perform administrative duties as well as direct client services. In addition, this position will have a lead Health Services Assistant II assigned under their scope of supervision.

The current vacancy exists within the Department of Public Health's Woman Infant Children (WIC) program.

For a detailed description of duties, refer to the Supervising Health Services Assistant job description.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Travel: Travel using a personal vehicle may be required; mileage reimbursement will be provided. At the time of hire and continuing throughout employment, a valid California Class C driver license and proof of automobile liability insurance must be produced for the individual providing the transportation. Travel throughout the county may be required, and may include travel to the high and low desert areas.

Pre-Employment Process: Prior to appointment, applicants must pass a background investigation which includes verification of employment history and education, fingerprinting, physical exam, and drug screening.

Sponsorship: San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require Visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future. Candidates must be able to present their legal right to work in the United States at the time of employment.

Minimum Requirements

Experience: Two (2)years of full-time equivalent experience assisting medical or health care professionals in providing health services in a public health setting - OR - Two (2) years of full-time equivalent experience providing or assisting in the provision of health and health-related education in a classroom or public setting.

Substitution: Successful completion of a medical assistant or certified nursing attendant program may substitute for six (6) months of the required experience. A copy of the certificate must be attached to the application.

Desired Qualifications

Applicants with lead or supervisory experience are greatly encouraged to apply.

A High School Diploma or G.E.D is strongly desired and required for positions in the Women, Infant and Children (WIC) program.

The ideal candidate will have excellent interpersonal/customer service skills, basic computer skills (Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and SharePoint), and knowledge of community resources as well as experience in working with the community, especially with pregnant/breastfeeding women, infants, and/or children.

Selection Process

Application Procedure: Please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire by 5:00 PM, Friday, July 19, 2024 . Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaires.
There will be an online assessment of knowledge and skills in the following areas:

• Supervision
• Clinic Procedures
• Interpersonal Skills

Details of the online assessment process will be emailed once the recruitment has closed. All communications regarding the remainder of the selection process will be via email . Please be sure the email provided on this application is always current; it is your responsibility to update your personal information. Update your Spam, Junk, Bulk and Firewall settings as needed to ensure that you receive all information pertaining to this recruitment.

IMPORTANT: The ability to take pre-employment tests online is a privilege. Be aware that applicants may be required to take parallel versions of these tests in a proctored setting in order to confirm their identities as the original test takers. Details of the online assessment process will be emailed to all qualified applicants after the recruitment has closed.

To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the posted filing deadline. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note, if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application we have not received your application. If you require technical assistance, please click HERE to review the Government Jobs online application guide , or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by the internet connection, computer or browser used to submit the application.



EEO/ADA: San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants.



ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and require accommodations in the testing process, submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form within one week of a recruitment filing deadline.

Veterans’ Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouse or widow(er) who are not current County employees may be awarded additional Veterans’ Preference points. Click here for information and instructions to request Veteran's Preference points.

Please click HERE for important Applicant Information and the County Employment Process .

Supervisory Unit

The County of San Bernardino offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.

For a summary of benefits,* please click here .

Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the Benefits website for more detailed information at hr.sbcounty.gov/employee-benefits/ .

*Retirement benefits subject to change.

Closing Date/Time: 7/19/2024 5:00 PM Pacific

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