Position/Program InformationFILING PERIOD: 8/26/2024 at 8:00 a.m. (PT) through 9/9/2024 at 5:00 pm (PT)- ONLINE FILING ONLY
EXAM NUMBER: T9087L
TYPE OF RECRUITMENT:OPEN COMPETITIVE JOB OPPORTUNITY
ENDORSEMENT OF COUNTY QUALIFICATIONS: No out-of-class experience/verification of experience letter (VOEL) will be accepted.
DEFINITION:Assists in the development or administration of specialized programs in the Office of Equity Division.
CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS:Positions allocable to this class report to a Children Services Administrator III or Division Chief, CFS and are responsible for directing and administrative support services, or developing specialized programs related to the Elimination of Racial Disproportionality and Disparity (ERDD) Programs. Incumbents must exercise refined analytical skills, effective written and oral communication skills and a thorough working knowledge of the regulations, policies and procedures related to children services programs or the administrative support functions they are responsible for. In addition, certain positions must exercise the principles of supervision.
Essential Job Functions- Conducts special assignments and/or inquiries of the Elimination of Racial Disproportionality and Disparity (ERDD) programs within DCFS or in collaboration with other county departments.
- Directs and provides feedback, guidance and specialized expertise on implementing policy, procedures, and practices.
- Oversees a section by planning, organizing, and directing the office work activities in accordance with federal and state laws, regulations and department policies and procedures.
- Supervises subordinate staff by performing a full range of supervisory tasks, such as, advising, motivating, training, supporting, coaching, mentoring, and disciplining employees.
- Oversees the operating budget of ERDD programs by evaluating office needs, preparing budget requests, and reviewing budget reports in accordance with federal and state regulations, County code, and fiscal manuals governing budget administration.
- Executes the administration of more complex contracts (Housing Placement Services) and memoranda of understanding (MOUs) by planning, developing, and negotiating the terms of contracts and MOUs that benefit programs relating to these programs.
- Oversees the evaluation and improvement of a section's operations by planning, organizing, and coordinating the collection of pertinent data.
- Oversees the completion of highly complex or sensitive assignments or issues presented by internal or external stakeholders (e.g., program staff, administrators, and Board of Supervisor representatives, community advocates etc.) by analyzing relevant information gathered from written and numerical reports, interviewing relevant parties, reviewing existing records and files, etc. to ensure the requested information is delivered in a timely, accurate, efficient, and effective manner and to provide recommendations that are in compliance with Federal and State laws and regulations and department policies and procedures.
- Assists management by advising staff and representatives from private/public entities on issues or inquires.
- Oversees studies by planning, organizing, conducting ERDD programs evaluation, and coordinating the gathering, analysis, oral and written presentation of information and monitoring the studies to develop an effective solution or recommendation to determine the feasibility of a program.
- Represents the department and office/section in such areas as committees, meetings, conferences, media, or service planning areas by serving as the liaison with other County departments, federal and state agencies, or private/public agencies.
- Prepares various documents of a highly sensitive or complex nature by using the latest technology and appropriate software programs.
- Collaborates with appropriate federal, state, and local agencies on a variety of issues to gain agreement on program concepts, interpretation of legislation, development of community resources/workshops, etc. and ensures the proper implementation of public social services programs, are consistent with the County strategic plan and in accordance with federal and state laws, regulations and department policies and procedures.
RequirementsSELECTION/SPECIALTY REQUIREMENTS: OPTION I: Three (3) years of experience at the level of Children Services Administrator I* assisting in analyzing, developing and implementing complex administrative and programmatic assignments related to Elimination of Racial Disproportionality and Disparity (ERDD) programs. A Bachelor's degree** from an accredited college in Social Work, Social Welfare, Psychology, Child Development or a related human services field*** may be substituted for one year of experience.
OPTION II: Three (3) years of experience at the level of Administrative Services Manager II****, developing specialized programs related to ERDD. A Bachelor's degree** from an accredited college in social work, social welfare, psychology, child development or a related human services field*** may be substituted for one year of experience.
LICENSE:A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.
PHYSICAL CLASS II - Light: This class includes administrative positions requiring light physical effort that may include occasional light lifting to a 10-pound limit and some bending, stooping, or squatting. Considerable ambulation may be involved.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS INFORMATION: * In County service, Children Services Administrator I a ssists in the development or administration of a specialized programs.
** To receive credit for any degree, such as bachelor's degree or certificate(s) you must include a legible copy of the official diploma, official transcripts at the time of filing or within fifteen (15) calendar days from the date of filing application. If you are unable to attach the required documents, you may email them to DCFSExams@dcfs.lacounty.gov within fifteen (15) calendar days of filing. Make sure you indicate your name, the exam name, and the exam number.
***Acceptable human services related fields are Psychology; Sociology; Child Development; Social Work; Behavioral Science; Human Development; Early Childhood Development; Clinical Psychology; Counseling, Family and Child Development; Family Studies; Marriage and Family Therapy; Marriage, Family and Child Counseling.
**** Experience at the level of Administrative Services Manager II is defined as: Supervises a unit of analysts responsible for performing a full range of difficult to complex analytical assignments within one or more administrative functional areas and makes recommendations on highly complex issues which directly impact departmental programs and administrative operations, and which may be of a confidential or sensitive nature.
Additional InformationEXAMINATION CONTENT:This examination will consist of two (2) parts:
PART I : A Writing Assessment weighted 20% assessing English Structure and Content, Written Expression, and Prioritizing Information.
ONLY APPLICANTS WHO ACHEIVE A PASSING SCORE OF 70% OR HIGHER ON PART I WILL BE INVITED TO THE STRUCTURED INTERVIEW (PART II). PART II : A virtual Structured Interview weighted 80% assessing: Technical Knowledge; Management and Leadership; Critical Thinking and Problem Solving; Public Relations and Interpersonal Skills; Data Analysis and Decision Making; Cultural Sensitivity, Ethics and Integrity; Stress Tolerance; Oral Communication.
APPLICANTS MUST ACHIEVE A PASSING SCORE OF 70% OR HIGHER ON EACH WEIGHTED PART OF THE EXAMINATION IN ORDER TO BE PLACED ON THE ELIGIBLE REGISTER.ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION: The names of candidates receiving a passing grade in the examination will be placed on the eligible register and will appear in the order of their score group for a period of (12) months following the date of promulgation.
All notifications (e.g. Notices of Non-Acceptance, Notice of Results, etc.) will be emailed.
Scores cannot be given over the telephone.
SPECIAL INFORMATION:
FAIR CHANCE INITIATIVE:
The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except for a very limited number of positions, you will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless you receive a contingent offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and consider potential mitigating factors, including, but not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of offense(s).
If asked to provide information about a conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed.
VACANCY INFORMATION:
The eligible register resulting from this examination will be used to fill vacancies in the Office of Equity Division for the Department of Children and Family Services.
AVAILABLE SHIFT: Any
APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION:All applicants MUST complete the filing process ONLINE (via electronic submission). Applications by mail or in person will not be accepted.Applicants are required to submit a standard Los Angeles County Employment Application online and complete the Supplemental Questionnaire to be considered for this examination. Paper application and/or resumes cannot be accepted in lieu of online application. We must receive your application by 5:00 PM, PT, on the last day of filing.
Plan to submit your online application well in advance of the
September 9, 2024 before 5:00 pm (PT) deadline as you may be required to verify your email address. This only needs to be done once per email address, and if you already have a job seeker account on www.governmentsjobs.com/careers/lacounty, you can verify at any time by logging in and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of your online application and to ensure you do not enter in incorrect email address.
Apply online by clicking on the green "APPLY" button at the top right of this posting. You can also track the status of your application by using this website.
Fill out your application completely. The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the Selection/Specialty Requirements and complete the Supplemental Questionnaire. Provide any relevant education, training, and experience in the spaces provided, so we can evaluate your qualifications for the job. For each job held, give the name and address of your employer, your job title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, description of work performed. If your application is incomplete, it will be rejected.
IMPORTANT NOTES: - ALL information included in the application materials is subject to VERIFICATION. We may reject your application at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made.
- FALSIFICATION of any information may result in DISQUALIFICATION .
- Utilizing VERBIAGE from Class Specification and Minimum Requirements serving as your description of duties WILL NOT be sufficient to meet the requirements. Doing so may result in an INCOMPLETE APPLICATION and you may be DISQUALIFIED.
SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER: Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number.
COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT PUBLIC LIBRARIES:
For candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, laptop computers and portable WIFI are available for loan from various public libraries throughout Los Angeles County. In addition, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County.
NO SHARING OF USER ID AND PASSWORD: All applicants must file their application online using their OWN user ID and password. Using a family member or a friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record.
California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922 ADA Coordinator Email: adarequests@hr.lacounty.gov
Teletype Phone: (800) 899-4099 Alternate Teletype Phone: (800) 897-0077
Department Contact Name: Yeran Badoyan Department Contact Phone: (213) 351-5898
Department Contact Email: DCFSExams@dcfs.lacounty.govFor detailed information, please click
hereClosing Date/Time: 9/9/2024 5:00 PM Pacific
