AIDS Case Worker Part-Time

Introduction

This examination is being given to fill one (1) part-time/temporary position in the Public Health Services Department. Please be advised that Human Resources will only be accepting online applications for this recruitment. Resumes and paper applications will not be accepted in lieu of an online application. A completed application must be received online by the final filing deadline.

NOTE: All correspondences relating to this recruitment will be delivered via e-mail. The e-mail account used will be the one provided on your employment application during time of submittal. Please be sure to check your e-mail often for updates. If you do not have an e-mail account on file, Human Resources will send you correspondences via US Mail.

Pre-Employment Physical and Drug Screen : Potential new hires into this classification are required to successfully pass a pre-employment physical examination and a pre-employment drug screen as a condition of employment. Final appointment cannot be made unless the eligible candidate has passed the drug screen and physical. The County pays for the initial drug screen and physical.

TYPICAL DUTIES

• Completes intake forms and initial assessments for clients.
  
• Obtains written signature for release of information to ensure improved coordination of health care services.
  
• Provides education and support for HIV infected individuals and their families.
  
• Participates in case conferencing activities with other AIDS case managers.
  
• Provides HIV testing counseling services.
  
• Assists with tracking and inventory for vendor services and client assistance items.
  
• Acts as liaison among the client, hospital, family and community agencies including housing; interprets client needs and problems.
  
• Maintains records, prepares reports and correspondence.
  
• Meets with all case management staff and assists in conducting quality assurance activities and addresses continuity of care issues.
  

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Successful completion of 30 semester units of social science or related work at an accredited college or university.

Experience: Two years of experience in provision of direct client services with diverse populations, including economically disadvantaged individuals and persons with a variety of lifestyles and ethnic backgrounds, one year of which must have been included as part of an interdisciplinary team.

Substitution: Additional-qualifying experience may be substituted for required education on a year-for-year basis.

License: Possession of a valid California's Driver's License.

KNOWLEDGE

Basic principles of human behavior; general case management principles and practices; cultural awareness; community organizations and resources; interviewing and counseling principles and techniques; basic principles and methods of HIV/AIDS prevention and transmission; basic fundamentals of the progression of AIDS disease; basic methods of interviewing.

ABILITY

Assess client needs and determine appropriate services; develop case management plans; counsel and instruct clients and their families; express self effectively orally and in writing; follow directions; work effectively, without being judgmental, with HIV positive persons and non-traditional lifestyles; establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, staff public agencies and officials; prepare and maintain appropriate records; play an active role in coordinating resources to meet the needs of clients.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

Mobility-Frequent operation of a computer, sitting for long periods of time and driving; occasional standing for long periods of time, walking, pushing/pulling, bending/squatting and stair climbing; Lifting-Occasional lifting 5 lbs. or less; Visual-Frequent use of overall vision, color perception, hand/eye coordination, use of depth perception, reading or close up work and use of field of vision/peripheral vision; Dexterity-Frequent holding, reaching, grasping and writing; Hearing/Talking-Frequent hearing of normal speech, hearing/talking on the telephone or radio, talking in person and talking on the telephone; occasional hearing of faint sounds and talking over the public address system; Emotional/Psychological Factors-Frequent public contact, decision-making and concentration; occasional exposure to emergency situations, trauma, grief, death, heights and hazardous materials; Environmental Conditions-Occasional exposure to noise, dirt, dust, smoke, fumes, poor ventilation, cold, heat, rain and hazardous materials; Special Requirements-Some assignments may require working alone, working weekends, nights, and/or occasional overtime.

San Joaquin County complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and, upon request, will consider reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Equal Opportunity Employer

San Joaquin County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and is committed to providing equal employment to all without regard to age, ancestry, color, creed, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation or belief, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. For more information go to Equal Employment Opportunity Division (sjgov.org).

Accommodations for those covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA):

San Joaquin County complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and, upon request, will consider reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

BENEFITS

Part-Time Employee Benefits: Part-time employees who meet the appropriate eligibility criteria may receive health insurance benefits and step increases.

Selection Procedures

Applicants for part-time and temporary recruitments who meet the minimum qualifications are either referred to the hiring department for further selection or they may be required to take a written examination. If a written examination is given, the top candidates may be referred to the hiring department for further selection.

Testing Accommodation: Candidates who require testing accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) must call Human Resources Division at (209) 468-3370 prior to the examination date.

Physical Exam : Some classifications require physical examinations. Final appointment cannot be made until the eligible has passed the physical examination. The County pays for physical examinations administered in its medical facilities.

Pre-employment Drug Screening Exam: Some classifications require a new employee successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen as a condition of employment. Final appointment cannot be made until the eligible has passed the drug screen. The County pays for the initial drug screen.

Employment of Relatives: Applicants who are relatives of employees in a department within the 3rd degree of relationship, (parent, child, grandparent, grandchild or sibling) either by blood or marriage, may not be appointed, promoted, transferred into or within the department when:

• They are related to the Appointing Authority, or
  
• The employment would result in one of them supervising the work of the other
  

Department Heads may establish additional limitations on the hiring of relatives by departmental rule.

Proof of Eligibility: If you are offered a job, you will be required to provide proof of U.S. citizenship or other documents that establish your eligibility to be employed in the U.S.

HOW TO APPLY

Apply Online:

www.sjgov.org/department/hr

By mail or in person:

San Joaquin County Human Resources

44 N. San Joaquin Street Suite 330

Stockton, CA 95202

Office hours:
Monday - Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm; excluding holidays.

Phone: (209) 468-3370

Job Line:

For current employment opportunities please call our 24-hour job line at (209) 468-3377.

When a final filing date is indicated, applications must be filed with the Human Resources Division before 5:00 p.m. or postmarked by the final filing date. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application. Applications sent through county inter-office mail, which are not received by the final filing date, will not be accepted. (The County assumes no responsibility for mailed applications which are not received by the Human Resources Division).

San Joaquin County Substance Abuse Policy: San Joaquin County has adopted a Substance Abuse Policy in compliance with the Federal Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988. This policy is enforced by all San Joaquin County Departments and applies to all San Joaquin County employees.

Equal Opportunity Employer : San Joaquin County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and is committed to providing equal employment to all without regard to age, ancestry, color, creed, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation or belief, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. For more information go to www.sjgov.org/department/hr/eeo .


Click on a link below to apply for this position:
Fill out the Supplemental Questionnaire and Application NOW using the Internet. Apply Online View and print the Supplemental Questionnaire. This recruitment requires completion of a supplemental questionnaire. You may view and print the supplemental questionnaire here. View and print the official application form as an Acrobat pdf file. A San Joaquin County application form is required for this recruitment. You may print this Acrobat PDF document and then fill it in. Contact us via conventional means. You may contact us by phone at (209) 468-3370, or by email, or apply for a job in person at the San Joaquin County Human Resources Division.

Closing Date/Time: Continuous

• 

• San Joaquin County

• (209) 468-3370

Show more