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Description San Mateo County Health is seeking well-qualified individuals for the position of Clinical Services Manager I/II - Behavioral Health Adult & Older Adult Services . There are two vacancies in the Behavioral Health and Recovery Services (BHRS) Division's Adult and Older Adult Services Teams. One of the vacancies will be working with Adult Temporary Conservatorship and Forensic Services and Special Projects . In this role, the individual will plan, coordinate, implement and oversee comprehensive countywide forensic mental health and temporary conservatorship programs, including both county-operated and contracted field-based outpatient services that may include outreach and engagement, assessment, treatment planning, intensive case management,crisis intervention services, forensic full service partnership, care coordination, related community rehabilitation, wellness and recoveryservices for adults and older adults with serious mental illness within an adult specialty mental health system of care. This position will also partner with other county agencies and the courts to coordinate and implement post-booking jail diversion and community re-entry programs, community-based competency restoration for individuals on 1370 status, and the investigation and recommendation for temporary conservatorships of individuals with serious mental illness. This individual will also coordinate and monitor contracted representative payee services for BHRS clients across the adult specialty mental health system of care and act as BHRS project manager and liaison for the Cordilleras campus construction project. During the multi-year construction project, this individual will meet regularly with the PDU, construction contractor and architects to review progress, coordinate construction-related activities and communication with existing facilities/programs on the construction site, and keep BHRS leadership apprised of key milestones and issues. This individual will recommend, develop, implement and evaluate goals, objectives, policies and procedures related to programs; provide leadership and coordinate with community groups, public and private agencies, mental health consumers and family members, and volunteers in planning and implementing programs; maintain an effective working relationship with a variety of public and private organizations, including other County departments and agencies, advocacy groups, and client organizations; consult with other managers on relevant program issues; develop alternative strategies for dealing with community mental health needs and assist in the implementation of solutions as necessary; contribute to Request for Proposal Development, participate in selection and monitoring oversight of contracted service providers; prepare, administer and monitor the program budget to ensure the accomplishment of program and service objectives within budget restrictions; conduct targeted focus groups with clients, family members, service providers, and other relevant stakeholders at least annually to obtain feedback/input on needs/concerns/gaps in assigned program and service areas; and provide highly complex staff support to senior level management, related commissions and advisory boards on program issues within assigned area of specialization; and select, supervise, train and evaluate clinical, professional, technical and clerical subordinates. The other vacancy will be working with Adult Outpatient Clinic Services . In this role, the individual will plan, coordinate and implement comprehensive countywide mental health programs, including both county-operated and contracted clinic-based outpatient services that may include engagement, assessment, targeted and intensive case management,medication management, mental health treatment and therapy, crisis intervention services, care coordination, support groups, and related rehabilitation, wellness, and recoveryservices for adults and older adults with serious mental illness within an adult specialty mental health system of care. This individual will also recommend, develop, implement and evaluate goals, objectives, policies and procedures related to clinic services; provide leadership and coordinate with community groups, public and private agencies, mental health consumers and family members, and volunteers in planning and implementing programs; maintain an effective working relationship with a variety of public and private organizations, including other County departments and agencies, advocacy groups, and client organizations; consult with other managers on relevant program issues; develop alternative strategies for dealing with community mental health needs and assist in the implementation of solutions as necessary; contribute to Request for Proposal development, participate in selection and monitoring oversight of contracted service providers; prepare, administer and monitor the program budgets to ensure the accomplishment of program and service objectives within budget restrictions; conduct targeted focus groups with clients, family members, service providers, and other relevant community stakeholders of various geographic regions at least annually to obtain feedback/input on needs/concerns/gaps in assigned program and service areas; provide highly complex staff support to senior level management, related commissions and advisory boards on program issues within assigned area of specialization; and select, supervise, train and evaluate clinical, professional, paraprofessional and technical subordinates. The ideal candidate for these positions will: Be experienced in providing leadership and participating in planning and implementing organizational change, and operational and performance improvement that is supported by best, promising and community supported practices Have knowledge of system of care issues as they relate to adult and older adult mental health services Be adept at developing relationships with community members and community service providers to reach shared goals and foster engagement Have a dedication to creating and supporting culturally responsive services provided by a culturally diverse workforce Be experienced in developing and managing comprehensive, multi-disciplinary, multicultural mental health programs that have countywide impact Possess a strong knowledge of wellness and recovery practices for integration of mental health services, substance use treatment and primary care Have experience developing and implementing program goals, objectives, policies and priorities; conducting or participating in the preparation and negotiation of requests for proposals and contracts with outside vendors, consultants or organizations; and administering and monitoring the program budget and performance outcomes Possess strong oral and written communication skills, analytical capability and data analysis skills. For the Adult Temporary Conservatorship and Forensic Program Services and Special Projects position the ideal candidate will also: Have experience in project management of large mental health facility construction or renovation projects Have experience working in forensic mental health programs in a State or County mental health system NOTE: The eligible listgenerated from this recruitment may be used to fill future extra-help, term, unclassified,and regular classifiedvacancies. Qualifications Licensure/Certification : Requires possession of a clinical license in psychology, social work, nursing, marriage and family therapy or the equivalent. Education and Experience : Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to qualify is: Clinical Services Manager I - Mental Health : Two years of experience in a mental health or related health services program that included responsibility for program planning, client services, program evaluation, budget administration, or community resource coordination, of which at least one year included responsible supervisory experience. Clinical Services Manager II - Mental Health : Three years of increasingly responsible experience in a mental health or related health services program, including at least two years of significant responsibility for one or more of the following: program and budget development, funding, utilization, coordination of community resources or program evaluation. Knowledge of : Principles and practices of public administration, and program management, including planning, implementation, evaluation and reporting; principles and methods of community mental health services, including current trends in education, research, treatment, prevention and related issues; laws, codes and regulations governing community mental health care and knowledge of County, state and federal legislative developments applicable to contemporary mental health issues; organizational, personnel and fiscal management within a multi-faceted, community-based program setting; and community resources and public/private services and funding sources. Skill/Ability to : Identify and analyze complex community mental health issues and problems; plan, organize, and coordinate programs and services on a comprehensive, county-wide level to meet community needs; integrate a variety of activities and services to achieve program goals, objectives, and priorities; apply principles and techniques of community organization; speak effectively to diverse audiences, including clinical, professional, civic and citizen groups; maintain cooperative working relationships with other program managers and staff, other agencies and the community; enlist and mobilize community support for programs; prepare complex and detailed written reports, program policies, procedures and contracts; and train staff and coordinate activities of contractors, volunteer groups and staff. Application/Examination Open & Promotional. Anyone may apply. CurrentCounty of San Mateoand County of San Mateo Superior Court of California employees with at least six months (1040 hours) of continuous service in a classified regular, probationary,SEIUorAFSCMErepresented extra-help/term position prior to the final filing date will receive five points added to their final passing score on this examination. Responses to the supplemental questions must be submitted in addition to our regular employment application form. A resume will not be accepted as a substitute for the required employment application and supplemental questionnaire. The examination process will consist of an application screening (weight: pass/fail) based on the candidates' application and responses to the supplemental questions.Candidates who pass the application screening will be invited to a panel interview(weight:100%). Depending on the number of applicants, an application appraisal of education and experience may be used in place of other examinations or further evaluation of work experience may be conducted to group applicants by level of qualification . All applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. All examinations will be given in County of San Mateo, California and applicants must participate at their own expense. IMPORTANT : Applications for this position will only be accepted online. If you are currently on the County's website, you may click the "Apply " button above. If you are not on the County's website, please go to https://jobs.smcgov.org/ to apply. Online applications must be received by the Human Resources Department before midnight on the final filing date. ~ TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE ~ Final Filing Date: December 10, 2019 Application Screening: December 13, 2019 Panel Interviews: January 6 and/or 7, 2020 The County of San Mateo is a diverse, inclusive workplace, where employees are valued and respected for their different perspectives, experiences, backgrounds, and contributions. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. HR Analyst: Kristin Herman (111919) (Clinical Services Manager I/II- D054/D055)

The Position This is a continuous filing exam. Next filing cut-offs are at 5:00 pm on: 6/20/2019, 7/23/2019, 8/13/2019, 9/17/2019, 10/18/2019, 11/22/2019, 12/27/2019, 1/24/2020 LevelI - $6,693.78 - $8,136.25/month LevelII - $7,012.17- $8,524.26/month Note: Vacancies may bepermanent or intermittent on-call(per-diem). Note:For additional nursing opportunities please see Registered Nurse DCF Level I/II , Psychiatric Nurse , Medical Case Management Nurse Public Health Nurse class has two levels: (Level II) is the full journey level and (Level I) is designed to recruit nurses who do not meet the experience requirements for the full journey level. Incumbents works under supervision of a Supervising Public Nurse and may receive work direction from a Senior Public Health Nurse, or receive supervision from a higher level nurse, or receive supervision from a higher level health program manager with medical direction as needed from a physician or professional nurse, depending on job assignment. The focus of duties is on providing standard public health nursing services to individuals and families in homes, in group settings, in specialized clinics and in public health centers; or, assisting in a public health program focusing on one specific client group. Incumbents may be designated as nurse-in-charge or nurse-of-the-day for specific shifts or special-purpose-clinic assignments and when so designated may give work direction to other employees. Watch to Explore your career with purpose Examples of Knowledge and Abilities Knowledge of Professional public health nursing principles, procedures and techniques State of California laws and regulations on nursing practices Normal course of illnesses and disabilities, and their treatment Family planning methods Pre-natal, pregnancy and post-natal nutrition and medical care Infant and child care, growth, and development, including common illnesses Case management techniques and the care and treatment of high risk, physically impaired and developmentally disabled infants and children Substance abuse symptoms and intervention techniques Mental illness symptoms and intervention techniques Symptoms, prevention, reporting requirements and treatment of child and adult abuse and neglect Normal and abnormal family dynamics Basic techniques of organizing and conducting classes and training sessions on a variety of health subjects Basic individual and group counseling techniques applicable to public health nursing Common public and community health care resources Social and economic factors influencing individual and community health; Differing cultural, religious and social attitudes about hygiene, family planning, child care, and health treatment Proper handling and administering of biological Proper handling of contaminated items Causes, control, detection, prevention and treatment of common communicable diseases, environmentally based illnesses, sexually transmitted diseases, and food and water-borne illnesses; Basic procedures for conducting epidemiological investigations Standard medical record-keeping Ability to Affectively communicate with and gain the cooperation of clients, and potential clients, of various social, cultural, economic and educational backgrounds Work cooperatively with other health and social service providers Effectively conduct interviews of patients and families to gain information to evaluate their medical situation Determine and apply effective means of intervening in cases of mental illness, and substance abuse Conduct and participate in in-service education and training Effectively demonstrate and teach care of infants, children, the disabled and chronically ill to individuals in their homes Effectively teach public group classes Gain cooperation of patients and other individuals in investigating and treating communicable diseases and environmentally based illnesses Tolerate unsanitary homes Learn and comply with laws, rules, regulations, protocols, and procedures, including security requirements, applicable to the work unit Recognize, and avoid or defuse, potentially dangerous situations and hostile people Accurately evaluate cases to determine caseload priorities Plan routes and schedule in-home visits to make the most effective use of time Learn to operate slide and movie projectors, and use other teaching aids Maintain patient confidentiality Employment Qualifications Minimum Qualifications (Level I) The registration and licensure requirements below. (Level II) Six months of experience as a licensed/certified Public Health Nurse performing public health nursing duties. Notes: 1. Experience requirements are stated as full-time work; to convert part-time to full-time equivalency: 173.6 hours = 21.7 days = 1 work month. 2. Required experience may be paid or unpaid Note: If the minimum qualifications include an educational or certificate/license requirement, applicants must submit proof of requirements with the application. Failure to submit proof of requirements may result in disqualification from the examination. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. For guidelines on submitting acceptable proof of educational requirements, please click here or speak to someone in our office before the cut-off date listed in this notice. General Qualifications License / Certificate / Registration Requirements: All persons appointed to these classes must possess and maintain a current Registered Nurse license and public health nurse specialty certificate issued by the state of California. All persons appointed to these classes must possess and maintain a current California driver's license, class III or higher; failure to maintain such license may be cause for disciplinary action in accordance with Civil Service Commission Rules. Persons appointed to these classes will be required to have, or obtain, and maintain a valid CPR certificate. Note: Failure to maintain such license and certification may be cause for disciplinary action in accordance with Civil Service Commission Rules. Other Requirements: Some positions in the classes of Public Health Nurse and Senior Public Health Nurse may require the ability to communicate fluently in a language other than English, in addition to English. When required, the special skills may be used in the performance of typical tasks shown in the "Example of Duties" in this class specification. In addition, incumbents translate and interpret using standard English and a language other than standard English; and/or act as a consultant to others regarding the needs and problems presented by individuals of different languages and cultural backgrounds. The Civil Service Commission approved the use of selective certification for special skills for the classes of Public Health Nurse and Senior Public Health Nurse on May 12, 1989. Probationary Period The probationary period for this classification (LevelI & II) is six (6) months. Application and Testing Information APPLICATION Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. All applicants must complete and submit an online County of Sacramento employment application by 5:00 PM on the posted cut-off date. Click here to apply. County of Sacramento Department of Personnel Services Employment Services Division 700 H Street, Room 4667 Sacramento, CA 95814 Phone (916) 874-5593; 7-1-1 California Relay Service Email EmployOffice@Saccounty.net Inter-Office Mail Code: 09-4667 www.SacCountyJobs.net Employment applications and all documentation requested in this announcement must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date. Employment Services is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by an applicant's computer or web browser. Applicants will be automatically logged out if they have not submitted their applications and all documentation prior to 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date. Your application should highlight all relevant education, training, and experience, and clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position as of the cut-off date. Application information must be current, concise and related to the requirements in this job announcement. You may only apply for this recruitment once. Duplicate and incomplete applications will be disqualified. A resume may be included with your application, however it will not substitute for the information requested on the application. SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE Applicants are required to provide a full and complete response to each supplemental question. The Supplemental Questionnaire is located in the tab marked "Supplemental Questions". Please be descriptive in your response. Note: Responses of "See Resume" or "See Application", or copy and paste of work experience are not qualifying responses and will not be considered. Supplemental Questionnaires must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date. Employment Services is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by an applicant's computer or web browser. Applicants will be automatically logged out if they have not submitted their applications and all documentation prior to 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date. The supplemental questions are designed to elicit specific information regarding a candidate's experience, education, and training. Responses should be consistent with the information on your application and are subject to verification. Please provide place of employment, pertinent dates, and concise, descriptive and detailed information for each question. If a job included responsibilities applicable to several questions, separate the different functions of the job to answer all the questions completely. Resumes or referral to the application or other questionnaire responses will not be accepted in lieu of completing each question. If you have no experience, write "no experience" for the appropriate question. For many individuals, it is more efficient to develop responses to the supplemental questions in a word processing document and then paste them into the final document to be submitted. Changes or corrections to your Supplemental Questionnaire cannot be made once your application packet has been submitted. If the Supplemental Questionnaire is used in the Formula Rate exam, failure to complete all of the questions or incomplete responses will result in a lower score. While scoring the Supplemental Questionnaire, the candidate's application and/or attachments will not be reviewed , therefore, a candidate's responses to the questions should be accurate, thorough, detailed, and complete. FORMULA RATE EXAMINATION (Weighted 100%) All candidates meeting the minimum qualifications by the cut-off date will have their Supplemental Questionnaire scored in the Formula Rate Examination. This examination will evaluate the relevance, level, recency, progression and quality of candidate's education, training and experience. The candidate's application or other materials will not be included in this examination. Therefore, the candidate's responses to the supplemental questionnaire should be thorough, detailed and complete. The score from the Formula Rate Examination will determine the ranking on the eligible/employment list for this job. All candidates competing in the testing process will receive written notice of their examination results by email. Notices can also be accessed in their governmentjobs.com inbox. Applicants achieving a passing score will be placed on the eligible list in rank order. The rank is determined by the test score attained from the examination. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Click here for Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's) For information regarding County jobs: www.saccountyjobs.net Closing Date/Time: Continuous

Position Description                                  Exam #19/14K41/05KK Final Filing Date: OPEN UNTIL FILLED Priority Screening Date: Monday June 10, 2019 Monterey County Health Department's Behavioral Health Bureau is seeking experienced behavioral health professionals to fill vacancies at the Behavioral Health Services Manager II level. Vacancies exist in Children's System of Care - Salinas and Quality Improvement - Salinas   The Eligible List established by this recruitment may be used to fill current and future temporary or regular vacancies as they arise.   Children's System of Care -- Salinas This Behavioral Health Services Manager provides leadership and management oversight to two teams that provide mental health services to children, transition age youth (TAY), and their families, requiring specialty mental health services for the following: hospitalization on 5150/5585 due to danger to self or others or suffering from severe mental health conditions (e.g., mood, anxiety, first episode psychosis, trauma). Additionally, this Services Manager is responsible for the coordination of critical relationships with Behavioral Health Access and the Adult System of Care as well as several partner agencies (Department of Social Services, Natividad Medical Center ER and Mental Health Unit, Epicenter, Interim Inc). The program provides an array of mental health services across Monterey County to children, TAY, and their families from psycho educational groups, individual and family therapy, to intensive community- and home-based treatment. Referrals to the program come from several sources including Access. The Services Manager will work closely with the Deputy Director for Child and Adolescent Services to ensure program design and service delivery are appropriately aligned with clinical need, ethical standards of practice, program mandates, and contract obligations.   Quality Improvement  -- Salinas The Quality Improvement Manager oversees the quality of behavioral health services (specialty mental health and substance use treatment) through the use of data, performance improvement projects, and direct review of consumer health records. The QI Manager is responsible for understanding and implementing changes in regulatory requirements for mental health and substance use treatment (i.e. Title 9, 42 CFR 438, and Drug Medi-Cal Organized Delivery System) across the organization, including regulatory requirements related to confidentiality. This position is responsible for taking the lead on state audits for mental health and substance use programs. This position collaborates with the leadership team to help reach organizational goals through the use of data for planning, implementing, and evaluating outcomes and changes. This position oversees activities of cross-functional team with includes clinical staff, information technology staff, and supporting staff. The QI Manager position, alongside IT staff, supports enhancements to the electronic health record, Avatar, to improve overall performance of Avatar while ensuring the least of amount of impact to client care. Examples of Duties THE IDEAL CANDIDATE Will have a proven track record demonstrating the following knowledge, skills and abilities:  A thorough knowledge of: the principles and practices of diagnosis and treatment of children and adults with behavioral health problems; Federal and State laws and regulations governing program areas; techniques of management relating to training, directing, controlling and evaluating subordinates in a variety of diagnostic, therapy and case management programs; community health and governmental programs that identify and treat clients in out- and in-patient programs. Coordination of the work of various behavioral health programs, identifying needs, and developing programs within the agency and with community organizations. Interacting and functioning in situations requiring counseling, instruction, persuasion and negotiation. Representing an agency in advising, consulting and/or resolving differences with other programs, agencies and the public. Knowledge of the principles and practices of office management including budget practices, cost analysis, office automation and community relations. Using communication skills and techniques for organizing and directing meetings and transmitting information and instructions to program staff, other agencies and the public.   Characteristics of the Ideal Candidate   Strong analytical and problem solving skills Strong project management skills Organized Effective leadership Strong communication skills Proficient in the use of technology Provide excellent and courteous customer service Work within team framework   Conditions of Employment   Possess and maintain a valid California Class C Driver's License with a satisfactory driving record or ability to provide suitable transportation approved by the appointing authority. Due to the sensitive nature of these positions, the Health Department reserves the right to fingerprint and conduct police background checks of appointees for some positions   Pursuant to Section 5751 of the Welfare and Institutions Code, possession of any one of the following:   Clinical Psychologist - State of California Psychiatrist - State of California Licensed Clinical Social Worker - State of California Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - State of California Registered Nurse - State of California Examples of Experience/Education/Training The knowledge, skills and abilities listed above may be acquired through various types of experience, education or training, typically:   One year of experience as a Program Manager II - Behavioral Health for Monterey County, OR -- Two years of experience as a Program Manager I - Behavioral Health for Monterey County, OR -- Four years of professional experience subsequent to obtaining a California license as listed above, OR -- An equivalent combination of education, training and experience that demonstrates the above knowledge and skills. Additional Information BENEFITS: The County of Monterey offers an excellent benefits package (X Unit). For additional information please visit Unit X's benefit summary sheet at: http://www.co.monterey.ca.us/home/showdocument?id=62270   The information listed above is a general summary of benefits for this position. This information is not legally binding, nor does it serve as a contract. The benefits listed in the Monterey County Personnel Policies and Practices Resolution prevails over this listing.   NOTE: If you believe you possess a disability that would require test accommodation, please call the Health Department Human Resources Office at (831) 755-4519. Employment is contingent upon acceptable documentation verifying identity and authorization for employment in the U.S. If you are hired into this classification in a temporary position, your salary will be hourly and you will not be eligible for the benefits listed above.   APPLICATION & SELECTION PROCEDURES Submit the following application materials to the Monterey County Health Department, Human Resources Division, 1270 Natividad Road, Salinas, CA 93906 by the priority screening date: Open Until Filled, Monday, June 10, 2019 . Resumes will be accepted in addition to, but not in lieu of the required application materials. All application material must be received by the priority screening date for a guaranteed review. Applications received after this date will be considered on an as needed basis until the position is filled.   Monterey County Employment Application Response to the Supplemental Questions A copy of your license/certificate must be submitted with your application    Or apply on-line at http://agency.governmentjobs.com/montereycounty/default.cfm   Application materials will be competitively evaluated. Those applicants who are determined to be most appropriately qualified will be invited to participate further in the process. To further assess applicant's possession of required qualifications, this examination may include an oral examination, pre-exam exercise, performance exercise, performance exam, and/or written examination.   For more information or to receive application materials, contact the Health Department Human Resources Division at (831) 755-4519. Closing Date/Time: Continuous

Department of Mental Health Exam Number: b9038A First Day of Filing: 08/29/2016 Open Competitive Job Opportunity This examination will remain open until the need of the service are met and is subject to close without prior notice. THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS AREBULLETINTO REOPEN THE FILING PERIOD. PERSONS WHO HAVE ALREADY APPLIED WITHIN THE LAST TWELVE MONTHS NEED NOT REAPPLY, BUT MAY SUBMIT ADDITIONAL INFORMATION TO BE ATTACHED TO THEIR ORIGINAL APPLICATION. THIS INFORMATION MUST INCLUDE THE CORRECT EXAMINATION NUMBER AND EXAMINATION TITLE. DEFINITION: At the full professional level and under the general direction of a licensed clinical program manager, supervises and coordinates multidisciplinary and ancillary support staff in the provision of mental health services to clients.Providesdaily administrative oversight to theteam, withtechnicalsupervisionof licensed clinical staff exercised in accordance with scope-of-practice guidelines. CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS: Positions allocable to this class report to a higher-level licensed clinical program managerand are assigned to community mental health facilities, psychiatric hospitals, outpatient mental health clinics, and specialized mental health treatment programs. Incumbentssupervise multidisciplinary and ancillary support staff to plan and organize a mental health services program for mentally or emotionally disturbed adults, children, youth, or elderly clients; and assist in coordinating social work and treatment activities with medical, psychological, and other professional services. Incumbents in this class oversee a staff of three or morelicensed cliniciansas well as professional, paraprofessional and/or general service staff; administer and interpret policies and procedures; supervise teaching programs; and present orientation lectures. Essential Job Functions Trains, instructs, and evaluates workers and makes work assignments. Effectively communicates program, administrative, and clinical direction to subordinate staff. Discusses problem cases with workers and makes suggestions and recommendations. Reviews case records for completeness, consistency, and quality of mental health services providedincluding application of proper techniques; ensures compliance with state and federal mandates. Consults with individual workers to promote staff development and to suggestsolutions to problem cases. Studies and makes suggestions and recommendations on special, complicated, or problem cases. Confers with programmanagerconcerning human resources and work problems. Assists in planning, developing, and implementing mandatory and discretionary mental health programs in accordance with applicable laws, ordinances, and regulations by determining type and level of services to be provided; measures of quality-assurance to be employed; andformulating and carrying out policies and procedures. Keeps informed of new developments in the field of psychiatric social work or marriage and family therapy. Identifies staff training and development requirements andprovides training and guidance to administrative and clinical staff to ensuremental health services delivery effectiveness. May carry a caseload that includes the more complicated or emergency casework assignments as required. May review and/or approve treatment authorization requests from hospitals, contracted network and/or legal entity community-based providers/programs and recommend approval or denial of requests per specified state and Department of Mental Health contract compliance requirements. Requirements MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: Option I: Two yearsof post-licensuresocial work experience in a recognized social services or mental healthcare settinginvolving problemsof mental or emotional adjustment and the use of psychiatricconsultation. Option II: Two years of post-licensuremarriage and family therapy experience in a recognized social services or mental health care setting involving problems of mental or emotional adjustment and the use of techniques of family systems therapy. LICENSE: A valid, active license as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker issued by the State of California Department of Consumer Affairs, Board of Behavioral Sciences. OR A valid, active license as a Marriage and Family Therapist or Marriage, Family, and Child Counselor issued by the State of California Department of Consumer Affairs, Board of Behavioral Sciences. 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 may be required. PHYSICAL CLASS: Physical Class II - Light: Light physical effort which may include occasional light lifting to a 10 pound limit, and some bending, stooping or squatting. Considerable walking may be involved. Additional Information EXAMINATION CONTENT : This examination will consist of an evaluation of training and experience based upon application informationweighted 100%. Candidate must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher in order to be placed on the eligible register. VACANCY INFORMATION : The resulting eligible register for this examination will be used to fill vacancieswithin the Department of Mental Health. ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION : The name of the candidates receiving a passing score on the examination will appear on the eligible register in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months following the date of eligibility. Applications will be processed on an as-received basis and promulgated to the eligible register accordingly. No person may compete for this examination more than once in a twelve (12) month period. APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION : All applicants are required to submit a Standard County of Los Angeles EmploymentApplication online only. Resumes cannot be accepted in lieu of applications, although resumes may be uploaded as attachments to the applications. This examination will remain open until the need of the services are met, and is subject to closure without prior notice. We must receive your application by 5:00 pm, PST, on the last day of filing. TRANSCRIPTS: In order to receive credit for any college coursework, or any type of college degree, such as aMaster's degree or higher, you must provide a legible copy of the official diploma, official transcripts or official letter from the accredited* institution which shows the area of specialization, at the time of filing or within 15 calendar days from the application filing date. ACCREDITATION INFORMATION: *Accreditation: Accredited institutions are those listed in the publications of regional, national or international accrediting agencies which are accepted by the Department of Human Resources. Publications such as American Universities and Colleges and International Handbook of Universities are acceptable references. Also acceptable, if appropriate, are degrees that have been evaluated and deemed to be equivalent to degrees from United States accredited institutions by an academic credential evaluation agency recognized by The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services or The Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE). Additional documents maybe sent to exams@dmh.lacounty.gov , please includeexam number and exam title in the subject line. The acceptance of your application will depend on whether you have clearly shown that you meet theMinimum Requirements. Please be sure your application indicates complete information, including dates for education and jobs held which relate to this position. For each job held, give the name and addresses of your employer, your job title, beginning and ending dates, description of work performed, total number of hours worked (full or part-time) and salary earned. Resumes showing training and experience may be attached to the Los Angeles County Application. All information and records are subject to verification. Falsification of records can result in disqualification from the examination or termination of employment. SPECIAL INFORMATION : Appointees may be requiredto work any shift, includingevenings, nights, holidays or weekends. Past andpresent mental health clients and family members are encouraged to apply. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER LANGUAGE All applicants must enter a valid social security number at the time of filing. Entering anything other than a valid social security number (i.e. 000-00-0000, 111-11-1111, etc.) will result in an automatic rejection of your application. COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT LIBRARIES For candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County. NO SHARING USER ID AND PASSWORD All applicants must file their applications online using their own user ID and password. Using a family member or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record. Department Contact Name:Nicholas Jordan Department Contact Phone:(213) 972-7047 or (213) 972-7034 Department Contact Email: exams@dmh.lacounty.gov California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922 Teletype Phone: (800)899-4099 ADA Coordinator Phone: (213) 972-7034 Closing Date/Time: Continuous

Position Information Performs basic social services casework; identifies client needs for more intensive casework services and provides referrals; carries a caseload of moderately difficult cases; manages a caseload of increasingly difficult cases; and performs other related work as assigned. Working under close supervision, Social Worker I is the entry/trainee class in the professional Social Worker series. Employees in this class are learning casework methods, procedures, policies and carry a limited non-complex social services caseload under close supervision and receive in-service training; are given close and constant supervision while learning social work principles, social service programs, basic case work methods and techniques, and departmental rules, regulations and procedures. Typical assignments are within child welfare and adult services programs; however, at the agency's discretion positions may be assigned to employment services to perform social services case work for employment services clients as required by department needs. As requisite skill and knowledge is developed, greater independence and the full scope of responsibility is exercised. Unless a position is permanently allocated to the Social Worker I level due to the nature of the work, employees are expected to advance to the Social Worker II after one year of satisfactory performance at the trainee level. SUPERVISION EXERCISED AND RECEIVED Incumbents in the Social Worker I/II classification receive direct supervision from a Social Worker Supervisor, or other higher-level supervisor or manager. Examples of Duties Nature of work: Social Worker I/II are assigned to the In-Home Supportive Services program (IHSS) and their primary function is to take referrals for the IHSS program, interview clients and complete detailed service assessments in the field, transfer field assessment data into computer systems; comply with State Regulations and agency deadlines. Social Worker II may receive Adult Protective Services (APS) training. This may include the assignment of simple APS referrals, taking referrals for suspected abuse and neglect towards dependent adults and senior adults, investigating referrals, interviewing clients to ascertain nature of problems and develop service plans, a considerable amount of work performed is conducted in the field with some work performed in an office environment writing reports and case plans with time sensitive deadlines, entering data into computer systems in order to comply with State Regulations and agency deadlines. Typical duties of a Social Worker include: IHSS Social Workers conduct initial assessments and annual reassessments in the client's home to evaluate the effect of physical, cognitive and emotional impairment on function to determine the needs of clients. Social Workers make referrals, determine eligibility for services, authorize and coordinate individual case plans; provide case management; prepare reports and records; communicate policies, rules and regulations of the program to clients and others. IHSS Social Workers that are assigned APS cases provide crisis intervention in order to reduce risk or eliminate abuse or neglect; handle emergency responses; establish cooperative working relationships with community partners; assists in developing case plans with clients; assist with arrangements for out of home placements; may provide testimony in elder/dependent adult abuse or neglect cases; prepare case records and written reports as required. Social Workers assist to resolve issues and conflicts and encourage families and caregivers to work with the clients. It is important to understand the actions you take as a Social Worker affects the lives of clients and their families. Controversial Issues: Social Workers may be required to take actions that conflict with their own values. A Social Worker must be able to accept clients' differences and interact with them in a non-judgmental manner, and respect the client's right of self-determination.organization skills, ability to prioritize tasks, maintain calm and professional performance and demonstrate exceptional customer service working with client populations that have substance dependence, mental health issues, trauma, domestic violence history, aging issues, physical or developmental disabilities. Minimum Qualifications Social Worker I: Pattern 1 : Graduation from an accredited four year college or university; OR Pattern 2 : Successful completion of thirty (30) college semester units from an accredited college or university, including fifteen (15) units in social welfare, social/human services, sociology, or other social or behavioral science,* AND One (1) year of full-time experience comparable to the Social Service Aide, Eligibility Worker II, or Employment and Training Worker II classification; OR Three (3) years of full-time experience interacting with children or adults providing direct services in a private or public agency. *Examples of acceptable social or behavioral science courses include: anthropology, criminal justice, education, ethnic studies, history, human development, human services, law, nursing, nutrition, psychology, public health, social welfare, sociology, welfare, women's studies. Social Worker II: Pattern I : One (1) year full time experience performing entry level social work case management comparable to the Social Worker I classification in an Interagency Merit System (IMS) county; OR Pattern II : One (1) year of full-time social work case management experience** and thirty (30) college semester units (45 quarter units) from an accredited college or university including fifteen (15) semester units (22 quarter units) in social welfare, social/human services, sociology, or other social or behavioral science* Supplemental Information While the above requirements outline the minimum qualifications, applicants may be further evaluated for qualifications beyond those listed. Those applicants that are determined to be most highly qualified will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process. ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS A valid driver's license may be required at the time of appointment and employees may also be required to drive their own car, provide proof of car insurance, and a DMV clearance. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to a disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Position will require pre-employment drug testing, physical, and fingerprinting for a background investigation. Salary Ranges: **Social Worker I $3,120 to $3,798 per month **Social Worker II $3,360 to $4,093 per month BENEFITS This position offers the following benefits: Represented by the Joint Council bargaining unit. 96 hours of vacation per year, increasing upon continuous years of service. 96 hours of sick leave per year. 13 paid holidays plus one 8-hour personal holiday. CalPERS retirement plan, 7% employee contribution. The County pays approximately 80% of premium for medical, dental, and vision plan (including a $30,000 life insurance plan for employee). For the employee and entire family, the current employee's share of the insurance plan ranges from $171.84 to $510.84 depending on the plan selected. Annual salary step increase based upon satisfactory performance and completion of 2,080 hours (Steps A to E). Deferred compensation plan with the County matching the employee's deposit from $25 up to $45 per month. Supplemental insurance plans are available. Employee Assistance Program is provided to all employees at no cost by the County. LEARN MORE It is recommended that the applicant review the full job description available at the Merit System Services. For further information about the position click here: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/MSS For further information about the application and selection process, foreign degree equivalency, special testing arrangements, etc. click here: http://www.mss.ca.gov ABOUT TEHAMA COUNTY Beautiful Tehama County is in the heart of northern California, midway between Sacramento and the Oregon border. Based on the shores of the Sacramento River and in the shadows of Mount Lassen, Tehama County boasts some of the lowest housing costs in California along with short commute times to work. The County is home to a myriad of recreational activities. Closing Date/Time: 1/13/2020 11:59 PM Pacific

Position Information Performs basic social services casework; identifies client needs for more intensive casework services and provides referrals; carries a caseload of moderately difficult cases; manages a caseload of increasingly difficult cases; and performs other related work as assigned. Working under close supervision, Social Worker I is the entry/trainee class in the professional Social Worker series. Employees in this class are learning casework methods, procedures, policies and carry a limited non-complex social services caseload under close supervision and receive in-service training; are given close and constant supervision while learning social work principles, social service programs, basic case work methods and techniques, and departmental rules, regulations and procedures. Typical assignments are within child welfare and adult services programs; however, at the agency's discretion positions may be assigned to employment services to perform social services case work for employment services clients as required by department needs. As requisite skill and knowledge is developed, greater independence and the full scope of responsibility is exercised. Unless a position is permanently allocated to the Social Worker I level due to the nature of the work, employees are expected to advance to the Social Worker II after one year of satisfactory performance at the trainee level. SUPERVISION EXERCISED AND RECEIVED Incumbents in the Social Worker I/II classification receive direct supervision from a Social Worker Supervisor, or other higher-level supervisor or manager. MERCED COUNTY SOCIAL WORKER I/II CLASS SPECIFICATION Minimum Qualifications SOCIAL WORKER I Pattern 1: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university; OR Pattern 2: Successful completion of thirty (30) college semester units or forty-five (45) quarter units from an accredited college or university, including fifteen (15) semester units or twenty-two and a half (22.5) quarter units in social welfare, social/human services, sociology, or other social or behavioral science*; AND One (1) year of full-time experience in the Social Service Aide, Eligibility Specialist II, Employment and Training Worker II or comparable classification; OR Three (3) years of full-time experience providing direct client services to disadvantaged adults or children in a private or public agency. *Examples of acceptable social or behavioral science courses include: anthropology, criminal justice, education, ethnic studies, history, human development, human services, law, nursing, nutrition, psychology, public health, social welfare, sociology, welfare, women's studies. SOCIAL WORKER II Pattern 1: One (1) year of full-time experience performing entry level social work case management in the Social Worker I classification in an Interagency Merit System (IMS) county; OR Pattern 2: One (1) year of full-time social work case management experience**; AND Thirty (30) college semester units or forty-five (45) quarter units from an accredited college or university, including fifteen (15) semester units or twenty-two and a half (22.5) quarter units in social welfare, social/human services, sociology, or other social or behavioral science*; *Examples of acceptable social or behavioral science courses include: anthropology, criminal justice, education, ethnic studies, history, human development, human services, law, nursing, nutrition, psychology, public health, social welfare, sociology, welfare, women's studies. **Qualifying social work case management includes direct case work management, such as: assessment, evaluation; conducting investigations of abuse and neglect; preparing court reports; responsibility for a long term caseload, monitoring compliance through home calls and other personal contact; collaboration with other agencies and linking clients to resources and programs; development of a case plan, modification of case plans as needed/required; and authority to impose sanctions or implement actions that impact services. Supplemental Information EXAMPLES OF DUTIES Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Studies and applies the principles and techniques of social work to a case load which includes basic types of services. Interview clients to determine the nature of their problems and develop service plans where the end result is a tangible service such as employment, referral to a community center or an environmental change. Makes referrals to other staff members when problems are beyond their level of competence. Interprets the policies, rules, regulations and services rules of the agency to applicants, clients and the general public within their responsibility. Maintains necessary casework records. Attends training courses designed to further the incumbent's knowledge and understanding of the social work processes and to increase their technical competence. Carries out social treatment plans for an assigned caseload. May be required to work on-call. Incumbents in the Social Worker II classification will also be expected to: Carry a case load which includes cases with problems of moderate difficulty. Makes social studies and develops treatment plans. Assists applicants and recipients in utilizing available resources and makes home calls in connection with casework assignments. Participates in in-service training and other staff development activities to increase knowledge of the social work processes and achieve technical competence. Provides community outreach for various agency programs. Conduct assessments to determine extent of social service or vocational needs of clients and decide on welfare to work plans or social treatment plans for clients. May assist in training and orientation of new staff and may act as lead worker as needed. Conducts interviews with clients, family members, and others in their home, in the office, or via telephone to assess the social, physical and mental health needs of clients and obtain health information in order to identify and provide social services. Performs case studies and evaluates individual and family case information to assess the safety of children and adults; determines appropriate types of methods of treatment. Make home visits in connection with casework assignments. Maintains client confidentiality; performs all duties in conformance with the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) Code of Ethics. SKILLS AND ABILITIES Essential functions may include, but are not limited to, the following: Operate a personal computer and other modern office equipment, including repetitive hand and arm motions. Frequently sit for extended periods. Frequentlyoperate a motor vehicle. May occasionally lift and carry up to 40 pounds. Communicate effectively both orally (phone and in person) and in writing. Analyze data, interpret directions, procedures and regulations, and develop appropriate responses. Perform job duties under stressful conditions. Respond appropriately to situations. Maintain confidential information in accordance with legal standards and/or County regulations. Regular attendance is an essential function. Desired knowledge may include, but is not limited to, the following: Socio-economic conditions and trends. Basic principles of individual and group behavior. Current issues in the field of social welfare. Basic public welfare programs on the Federal, State, and local level. General principles of public assistance policies and programs. Effective writing techniques. Basic principles and techniques of interviewing and recording of social casework and problem-solving methodology. Laws, rules, and regulations governing the operation of the public welfare agency. Community organization and the social problems calling for the use of public and private community resources. Basic principles involved in the nature, growth, and development of personality and in-group processes. Principles and practices of note taking, report writing, and English composition, grammar, punctuation, and spelling. Principle andpractices of organization, workload management and time management. Role and responsibilities of social workers. Desired abilities may include, but are not limited to, the following: Learn and understand laws, rules, and regulations governing the operation of the public welfare agency. Understand and learn the agency programs, policies, and procedures. Performduties consistent with Agency values. Obtain facts and recognize the relevance and significance. Organize and prioritize tasks required for a social services caseload. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with agency staff, clients, and others. Communicate effectively, both orally (phone and in person) and in writing. Establish and maintaineffective client rapport and professional working relationships with agency staff, clients and others. Analyze situation and adopt effective courses of action. Interpret public social service programs to the applicants, recipients, or general public. Develop skill in interviewing case recording and interpretation. Work within a community setting and effectively use appropriate resources and services. Maintain confidentiality of case records in accordance with legal standards and/or county regulations. Work effectively in emotionally charged or stressful settings/emergencies. Operate a personal computer and other office equipment and software. Respect cultural differences; demonstrate respect and culturalhumility when interacting with clients and other staff. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION PLEASE NOTE: Extra Help employees are not entitled to County benefits and are limited to a maximum of 25 hours per week. A valid California driver's license and DMV clearance may be required at the time of appointment. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to a disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Applicants for positions within the Human Services Agency are subject to a criminal history background check. Government agencies accessing US government information, which include federal tax information must ensure that background investigation requirements for all agency employees and contractors that have access to federal tax information are consistent to the IRS background investigation requirements for access to federal tax information. A background check may be required if the position requires access to these types of records. Background requirements consist of three components which include, fingerprinting, citizenship verification and local law enforcement checks. State agencies must conduct investigation during time of hire and ensure a reinvestigation is conducted 10 years from the date of the previous background investigation for each employee that has access to federal tax information. EXAMINATION INFORMATION If supplemental questions are included as a part of this job bulletin, applicants may be rated based upon their responses to the supplemental questions. If rated, only those that are determined to be highly qualified will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process. SPECIAL TESTING ARRANGEMENTS Special testing arrangements may be made to accommodate applicants for disability, military, or religious reasons. If you require such arrangements, please contactCalHRat mssprogram@calhr.ca.gov or 916-323-2360 upon notification that your application has been approved. Documentation from medical, military, school, or church officials outlining the accommodation request must be received by our office a minimum of five business days prior to a scheduled examination. VETERANS PREFERENCE If you would like to have Veteran's preference points included as part of the application packet, please attach a copy of your DD-214 form. PLEASE NOTE: Applicants, who receive a passing score on a written or oral examination, shall be eligible to receive credit for an additional five (5) points to be added to the final examination score. Veteran's preference is allowed only on initial entrance into County service and shall not affect the order of eligibility on any other employment lists. For the purpose of this section, a veteran is one who has received an honorable discharge from active duty, and has served: 1. During one of the following wartime or equivalent periods: Sept. 11, 2001 to End of Operation Iraqi Freedom Aug. 2, 1990 to Jan. 2, 1992 Jan. 31, 1955 to Oct. 15, 1976 2. During peacetime for which service a campaign or expeditionary medal has been authorized by the Government of the United States and where discharge was under honorable conditions. This would include Lebanon, Grenada and Southwest Asia. A copy of the discharge form (DD-214) shall be submitted toCalHRMSS for each position applied for, along with an application for employment requesting such preference, on or before the final filing date specified on the job announcement. Failure to submit the required credentials (DD-214) prior to the final filing date will be deemed a waiver of credits. ABOUT MERCED COUNTY Merced County is located in the northern part of the San Joaquin Valley in central California, an area earning worldwide acclaim for its rich agriculture, and spans from the coastal ranges to the foothills of Yosemite National Park. The City of Merced, the self-proclaimed Gateway to Yosemite, has a population of approximately 81,102, yet retains the charm of a small town with amenities routinely found in larger communities. Merced's revitalized downtown is emerging as the entertainment center of the area. The County is representative of the rural heartland and Gold Rush remnants underpinning the state's heritage. It is a peaceful, quiet, and friendly area with an abundance of beautiful bike paths, and offers choices of higher education in UC Merced and Merced College. Closing Date/Time: Continuous

Position Information Nature of work: The primary function of a Social Worker is to take referrals for serious abuse and neglect; Investigate referrals; Interview customers to ascertain nature of problems and develop service plans; Substantial amount of the work performed is conducted in the field with majority performed in office writing court reports and case plans with time sensitive and legal deadlines; and enters data into computer systems in order to comply with legal and agency deadlines. Typical Duties of a Social Worker Include: Carries a caseload of child welfare service cases; provides crisis intervention to reduce the risk to the child; observes child's developmental progress and determines best methods of dealing with behavioral problems; assists family members in resolving marital, financial, or other particular problems related to abuse; may provide specialized case services in child sexual abuse or children's group work; refers clients to other agencies and community resources; may advise parents on problems of child custody; arranges for foster home placement of children; may provide court testimony in child abuse or neglect cases; prepares case records and written reports as required; prepares and present juvenile court petitions within specified time limitations. Social Workers may work with Foster Parents to ensure proper placements; assists to resolve issues and conflicts which may arise in the home setting; encourages poster parents to support and work with natural parents. It is important to understand that the actions you take as a Social Worker affect the lives of clients and their families. Controversial Issues: As a Social Worker you may be required to take actions that conflict with your own values. A Social Worker must be able to accept customers' differences and interact with them in a non-judgmental manner. Ideal Candidate: The ideal candidate for this position will work closely with team member of the Agency, community partner, and extended family member and will have excellent written and oral communication skills, excellent organization skills, ability to prioritize tasks, maintain calm and professional performance and demonstrate exceptional customer service working with client populations that have substance dependence, mental health, trauma, or domestic violence history. Performs basic social services casework; identifies client needs for more intensive casework services and provides referrals; carries a caseload of moderately difficult cases; manages a caseload of increasingly difficult cases; and performs other related work as assigned. Working under close supervision, Social Worker I is the entry/trainee class in the professional Social Worker series. Employees in this class are learning casework methods, procedures, policies and carry a limited non-complex social services caseload under close supervision and receive in-service training; are given close and constant supervision while learning social work principles, social service programs, basic case work methods and techniques, and departmental rules, regulations and procedures. Typical assignments are within child welfare and adult services programs; however, at the agency's discretion positions may be assigned to employment services to perform social services case work for employment services clients as required by department needs. As requisite skill and knowledge is developed, greater independence and the full scope of responsibility is exercised. Unless a position is permanently allocated to the Social Worker I level due to the nature of the work, employees are expected to advance to the Social Worker II after one year of satisfactory performance at the trainee level. Working under general direction, Social Worker II is the journey level in the Social Worker series. Employees at this level are expected to carry a full caseload of moderately difficult cases requiring greater skill and depth of job knowledge in assessing problem situations and formulating plans for service. Typical assignments are within child welfare and adult services programs. However, at the agency's discretion, Social Worker II may be assigned to employment services to perform social services case work for employment services clients as required by department needs. Employees work with a high degree of independence in administering services and in using agency or community resources. Some positions may determine initial and continuing eligibility for one or more aid programs. Supervision Exercised and Received: Incumbents in the Social Worker I/II classification receive direct supervision from a Social Worker Supervisor, or other higher-level supervisor or manager. Minimum Qualifications SOCIAL WORKER I Pattern 1: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university; OR Pattern 2: Successful completion of thirty (30) college semester units or forty-five (45) quarter units from an accredited college or university, including fifteen (15) semester units or twenty-two and a half (22.5) quarter units in social welfare, social/human services, sociology, or other social or behavioral science*; AND One (1) year of full-time experience in the Social Service Aide, Eligibility Specialist II, Employment and Training Worker II or comparable classification; OR Three (3) years of full-time experience providing direct client services to disadvantaged adults or children in a private or public agency. *Examples of acceptable social or behavioral science courses include: anthropology, criminal justice, education, ethnic studies, history, human development, human services, law, nursing, nutrition, psychology, public health, social welfare, sociology, welfare, women's studies. SOCIAL WORKER II Pattern 1: One (1) year of full-time experience performing entry level social work case management in the Social Worker I classification in an Interagency Merit System (IMS) county; OR Pattern 2: One (1) year of full-time social work case management experience**; AND thirty (30) college semester units or forty-five (45) quarter units from an accredited college or university, including fifteen (15) semester units or twenty-two and a half (22.5) quarter units in social welfare, social/human services, sociology, or other social or behavioral science*; *Examples of acceptable social or behavioral science courses include: anthropology, criminal justice, education, ethnic studies, history, human development, human services, law, nursing, nutrition, psychology, public health, social welfare, sociology, welfare, women's studies. **Qualifying social work case management includes direct case work management, such as: assessment, evaluation; conducting investigations of abuse and neglect; preparing court reports; responsibility for a long term caseload, monitoring compliance through home calls and other personal contact; collaboration with other agencies and linking clients to resources and programs; development of a case plan, modification of case plans as needed/required; and authority to impose sanctions or implement actions that impact services. Supplemental Information ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ADA/EEO/DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE As a conditionof employmentTehamaCounty Social Services will require: A valid driver's license will be required at the time of appointment. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to a disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Proof of ability to work in the United States Pre-employment drug testing and physical Government agencies accessing US government information, which include federal tax information must ensure that background investigation requirements for all agency employees and contractors that have access to federal tax information are consistent to the IRS background investigation requirements for access to federal tax information. A background check may be required if the position requires access to these types of records. Background requirements consist of three components which include, fingerprinting, citizenship verification and local law enforcement checks. State agencies must conduct investigation during time of hire and ensure a reinvestigation is conducted 10 years from the date of the previous background investigation for each employee that has access to federal tax information. BENEFITS This position offers the following benefits: Represented by the Joint Council bargaining unit. 96 hours of vacation per year, increasing upon continuous years of service. 96 hours of sick leave per year. 13 paid holidays plus one 8-hour personal holiday. CalPERSretirement plan, 7% employee contribution. The County pays approximately 80% of premium for medical, dental, and vision plan (including a $30,000 life insurance plan for employee). For the employee and entire family, the current employee's share of the insurance plan is $181.63. Annual salary step increase based upon satisfactory performance and completion of 2,080 hours (Steps A to E). Deferred compensation plan with the County matching the employee's deposit up to $60 per month. Supplemental insurance plans are available. Employee Assistance Program is provided to all employees at no cost by the County. VETERANS PREFERENCE If you would like to request Veteran's preference points as part of the application packet, please attach a copy of your DD-214 form to your application. SPECIAL TESTING ARRANGEMENTS Special testing arrangements may be made to accommodate applicants for disability, military, or religious reasons. If you require such arrangements, please contactCalHRat mssprogram@calhr.ca.gov or 916-323-2360 upon notification that your application has been approved. Documentation from medical, military, school, or church officials outlining the accommodation request must be received by our office a minimum of five business days prior to a scheduled examination. ABOUTTEHAMACOUNTY BeautifulTehamaCounty is in the heart of northern California, midway between Sacramento and the Oregon border. Based on the shores of the Sacramento River and in the shadows of MountLassen,TehamaCounty boasts some of the lowest housing costs in California along with short commute times to work. The County is home to a myriad of recreational activities. Closing Date/Time: 12/16/2019 11:59 PM Pacific

Position Information Performs basic social services casework; identifies client needs for more intensive casework services and provides referrals; carries a caseload of moderately difficult cases; manages a caseload of increasingly difficult cases; and performs other related work as assigned. Working under close supervision, Social Worker I is the entry/trainee class in the professional Social Worker series. Employees in this class are learning casework methods, procedures, policies and carry a limited non-complex social services caseload under close supervision and receive in-service training; are given close and constant supervision while learning social work principles, social service programs, basic case work methods and techniques, and departmental rules, regulations and procedures. Typical assignments are within child welfare and adult services programs; however, at the agency's discretion positions may be assigned to employment services to perform social services case work for employment services clients as required by department needs. As requisite skill and knowledge is developed, greater independence and the full scope of responsibility is exercised. Unless a position is permanently allocated to the Social Worker I level due to the nature of the work, employees are expected to advance to the Social Worker II after one year of satisfactory performance at the trainee level. SUPERVISION EXERCISED AND RECEIVED Incumbents in the Social Worker I/II classification receive direct supervision from a Social Worker Supervisor, or other higher-level supervisor or manager. Examples of Duties Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: ( Note : For Social Worker I, duties are performed at the entry/trainee level.) Conducts interviews with clients, family members, and others in their home, in the office, or via telephone to assess the basic social, physical, and mental needs of clients and obtain health information in order to identify and provide social services Performs case studies and evaluates individual and family case information to assess the safety of children and adults; determines appropriate types and methods of treatment Assesses reports of suspected abuse; may be required to work on-call; may provide information to law enforcement or district attorneys and may be required to write court reports Develops and carries out culturally sensitive non-complex to moderate treatment plans for an assigned caseload in conformance with agency, state and federal requirements; assists clients and family members to develop strategies to accomplish case plan goals Refers clients to other staff members, or to community resources for direct and intensive services and specialized counseling as necessary; advocates on the clients' behalf for most appropriate services including enabling services Assists applicants and recipients in utilizing available resources Interprets policies, rules, and regulations of the agency to applicants, clients and others within the scope of their responsibility Makes home visits in connection with casework assignments Prepares and maintains case records and databases; communicates decisions, timelines, recommendations and case plans to clients, families and service providers May testify in court May be assigned to specialized functions Participates in in-service training and other staff development activities to increase knowledge of the social work processes and achieve technical competence Receives casework consultation from professionally trained staff members Provides community outreach for various agency programs Maintains client confidentiality; performs all duties in conformance with the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) Code of Ethics Performs related duties as assigned EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS Note: The level and scope of the knowledge and skills listed below are related to job duties as distinguished between the two levels in the Definition Section. Knowledge of: Principles and practices of organization, workload management and time management Principles and practices of note taking, report writing, English composition, grammar, punctuation, and spelling Phone etiquette and interview techniques Socio-economic conditions and trends Basic principles of individual and group behavior Current issues in the field of social welfare Role and responsibilities of social workers Principles of interviewing and problem-solving methodology Basic public welfare programs on the Federal, State, and local level General principles of public assistance policies and programs Developing and preparing court report, case plans, case narratives and safety plans in automated computer systems Entering and retrieving data and narratives from automated computer systems Basic principles and techniques of interviewing and recording of social casework Laws, rules, and regulations governing the operation of the public welfare agency and the role of a social worker Community organization and the social problems calling for the use of public and private community resources Basic principles involved in the nature, growth, and development of personality and in-group processes The medical, legal, economic, and social management needs of individuals and families with special medical needs such as HIV disease, drug dependency, the medically fragile child, Alzheimer's, and the terminally ill The strategies and protocols surrounding crisis intervention techniques such as voice modulation and assessing the potential for suicide Basic psychopathology, the different types of mental illness diagnoses, how mental illness affects human behavior and mental health services and treatments utilized by clients Ability to: Understand and learn the agency programs, policies, and procedures Obtain facts and recognize the relevance and significance Organize and maintain work detail Establish and maintain effective client rapport and professional working relationships with agency staff, clients, and others Communicate effectively, both orally (phone and in person) and in writing Analyze situations and adopt effective courses of action Interpret and explain to the applicant, recipient, or others public social service programs, policies, rules, and regulations Develop skill in interviewing case recording and interpretation Work within a community setting and effectively use appropriate resources and services Maintain confidentiality in accordance with legal standards and/or county regulations Work effectively in emotionally charged or stressful settings/emergencies Operate a personal computer and other office equipment and software Analyze data, interpret and apply directions, rules, policies, procedures and regulations, and develop appropriate responses Accept and use constructive feedback Interact professionally and respectfully with clients including difficult, hostile, or distressed clients Respect cultural differences Work with cases varying in difficulty /clients including clients with dual diagnoses, potentially dangerous clients or legally complex cases Analyze data from multiple sources, interpret and apply complex directions, rules, policies, procedures and regulations, and develop appropriate responses Minimum Qualifications Pattern 1: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university; OR Pattern 2: Successful completion of thirty (30) college semester units or forty-five (45) quarter units from an accredited college or university, including fifteen (15) semester units or twenty-two and a half (22.5) quarter units in social welfare, social/human services, sociology, or other social or behavioral science*; AND One (1) year of full-time experience in the Social Service Aide, Eligibility Worker II, Employment and Training Worker II or comparable classification; OR Three (3) years of full-time experience providing direct client services to disadvantaged adults or children in a private or public agency. *Examples of acceptable social or behavioral science courses include: anthropology, criminal justice, education, ethnic studies, history, human development, human services, law, nursing, nutrition, psychology, public health, social welfare, sociology, welfare, women's studies. While the above requirements outline the minimum qualifications, applicants may be further evaluated for qualifications beyond those listed. Those applicants that are determined to be most highly qualified will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process. For more information regarding the job of a Social Worker, you are invited to watch this job preview at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WAAguTM94GA&feature=youtu.be Supplemental Information ADDITIONAL INFORMATION The ability to speak, read and write Spanish in addition to English would be an asset in this position, but is not required. Employees who drive on County business to carry out job related duties must possess a valid CA Driver License for the class vehicle driven. The Department of Social Services will conduct a thorough background and reference check process which includes a Department of Justice fingerprint check.Monterey County, like all employers, is required to verify an employee's right to work in the United States.Accordingly, on the first day of employment, employees must have and show those documents that verify your legal right to work in the United States.Examples of accepted documentation are a U.S. Passport, or Alien Registration Card; or driver's license and Social Security Card, or driver's license and U.S. Birth Certificate. Additionally, our agency requires a valid social security card in order to process employee paychecks.Accordingly, on the first day of employment employees must have and show this document. Government agencies accessing US government information, which include federal tax information must ensure that background investigation requirements for all agency employees and contractors that have access to federal tax information are consistent to the IRS background investigation requirements for access to federal tax information. A background check may be required if the position requires access to these types of records.Background requirements consist of three components which include, fingerprinting, citizenship verification and local law enforcement checks. Applicable agencies must conduct investigation during time of hire and ensure a reinvestigation is conducted 10 years from the date of the previous background investigation for each employee that has access to federal tax information. For additional information on benefits, visit https://www.co.monterey.ca.us/government/departments-a-h/human-resources/human-resources/benefits/benefit-summary-sheet VETERANS PREFERENCE If you would like to request Veteran's preference points as part of the application packet, please attach a copy of your DD-214 form to your application. EXAMINATION INFORMATION If supplemental questions are included as a part of this job bulletin, applicants may be rated based upon their responses to the supplemental questions. If rated, only those that are determined to be highly qualified will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process. SPECIAL TESTING ARRANGEMENTS Special testing arrangements may be made to accommodate applicants for disability, military, or religious reasons. If you require such arrangements, please contact CalHR at mssprogram@calhr.ca.gov or 916-323-2785 upon notification that your application has been approved. Documentation from medical, military, school, or church officials outlining the accommodation request must be received by our office a minimum of five business days prior to a scheduled examination. ABOUT MONTEREY COUNTY Located on California's picturesque Pacific Coast, the County of Monterey is blessed with mild weather year-round and is home to miles of beautiful beaches, spectacular mountain ranges, groves of redwoods, low-rolling foothills, and a bountiful valley. With a population exceeding 400,000, the County is proud of its vibrant citizenry, great traditions, educational opportunities, and multicultural lifestyles. Boasting such world-renowned attractions as the spectacular Big Sur Coast, 17-Mile Drive, Monterey Bay Aquarium, Cannery Row, the Steinbeck Center, the Monterey Jazz and Blues Festivals and Pebble Beach - possibly the world's most famous golf course, it's easy to see why an estimated 4.3 million visitors a year make Monterey County their destination of choice. In addition to a thriving tourist trade, Monterey County's economy is largely based on a vigorous agricultural industry. Known as the 'salad bowl of the nation' the Salinas Valley provides fresh vegetables and salad greens to the entire country. California's 16th largest county also provides many educational opportunities for its residents including California State University at Monterey Bay, the Middlebury Institute of International Studies, the Defense Language Institute (DLI), Presidio of Monterey, and the Naval Postgraduate School (NPS). All these factors combine to make Monterey County a healthy, economically diverse region eager to foster and sustain an enriching lifestyle for its residents. ABOUT MONTEREY COUNTY SOCIAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT Monterey County Department of Social Services is seeking enthusiastic applicants, who genuinely care about the community and its members, to join its team. Careers with the Department of Social Services offer the opportunity to promote the social and economic self-reliance of individuals and families served by providing essential resources and services to low-income families, veterans, vulnerable children and adults, and disabled individuals. Monterey County Department of Social Services welcomes, values and encourages diverse voices, opinions, perspectives and backgrounds to foster an environment where all viewpoints are appreciated. The Department currently has a team of approximately 874 dedicated members serving Monterey County residents. Monterey County is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. To learn more about the Department of Social Services, go to: http://mcdss.co.monterey.ca.us/ . Closing Date/Time: 12/20/2019 11:59 PM Pacific

Definition and Class Characteristics Interested in joining a fast paced work environment filled with caring professionals dedicated to improving the lives of vulnerable community members?  The Nevada County Behavioral Health Department is looking for a Limited-Term Registered Nurse I or II to work as part of a clinical team that includes a supervisor, psychiatrist, case manager, therapist, and another nurse. This person provides support for medication refills, nursing assessments, assisting psychiatrists in daily duties, and coordinating services within the clinical team as well as with primary care and other agencies.    We have a friendly, nurturing work environment and we enjoy the privilege of serving individuals with serious mental illness.   The work is always interesting and provides opportunities for collaborative, creative problem solving.  We hire individuals who are not only caring but also bring a sense of humor and fun at the right time. The eligible list established from this recruitment will be used to fill full-time, regular, and limited term positions. Limited term positions are offered the same level of benefits as a regular position, but the term ends on June 30 of each fiscal year and the continuation of such position is contingent upon continued grant funding. Under direct supervision, provides clinical or field nursing services within the County utilizing professional skills; provides medication support services according to prescribed guidelines; learns and applies case management skills; and performs related duties as assigned.   Nurse II: This is the journey level class in the series, fully qualified to independently perform the full range of duties using professional judgement within the framework of standardized policies, procedures, and protocols.  Medical direction is received from a licensed physician and administrative direction from the Director of Public Health Nursing and Public Health Officer.  Incumbents may provide training, direction and guidance to other team members and less experienced employees.  This class is distinguished from the class of Public Health Nurse I/II by the latter's responsibility for programs or caseloads. Examples of Duties Essential: Provides clinical services and administers prescribed medication in the clinic or in a non-clinic setting to those who cannot attend the clinic for these services Draws blood, gives injections, administers and reads skin tests, administers immunizations and prescribed medications and treatments, obtains laboratory specimens such as throat cultures Observes signs and symptoms and reports to the physician regarding reactions to treatment, including drugs and changes in the client's physical and emotional condition Assists in epidemiological investigations, e.g., obtains names of communicable disease contacts and makes referrals for tests and medical care Contacts and/or visits frail and/or isolated elderly persons; makes physical and emotional assessments and initiates services to promote health and well-being and prevent premature institutionalization Refers clients to and coordinates nursing services with community social, health and behavioral health services; follows up and ensures continuity of client care Participates in community outreach and health promotion events such as health fairs, blood pressure and flu clinics, radio shows, etc.; provides preventive health care services and promotes public awareness of program; drafts and/or distributes newspaper articles, educational pamphlets and related information Teaches clients and families about preventive health measures, such as nutrition, immunizations, accident prevention, and family planning; obtains health histories Prepares records and reports Evaluates health care; maintains statistics and inventories of medical supplies Important Learns and applies case management skills on assigned groups or populations of clients Knowledge and Skills Required NOTE:  The required level and scope of the following knowledge and skills relate to the level of the position as defined in the class characteristics.   Knowledge of: Principles, practices, methods and techniques of nursing as applied to a Public Health Department clinic setting Family planning methods, pregnancy options, and methods of control of communicable disease, including tuberculosis and sexually transmitted disease Clinic routines and protocols Federal and state laws, rules and regulations governing the practice of nursing Norms of child growth and development; norms of adult life cycle Personal computer applications for word processing and spread sheets (desirable) Social and emotional problems of seniors, including those related to disability and chronic disease Medical terminology and equipment   Skill in: Securing the cooperation of and working effectively with clients, families, health care providers, other agencies, and other involved parties Independently planning, organizing, and implementing clinic and field nursing duties Administering medications and injections and dressing wounds Assisting public health nurses and clinic practitioners with clinics as needed Assuring quality of care and coordinating nursing services with other providers/programs Preparing and maintaining organized, detailed and accurate records and reports Providing health information and education Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work Communicating effectively orally and in writing Using sound judgment Education and Experience Required COPIES OF DEGREES, TRANSCRIPTS, CERTIFICATES OR LICENSES LISTED AS REQUIRED IN THIS SECTION MUST BE ATTACHED TO THE APPLICATION Level I: Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.  Associate of Science degree in Nursing from an accredited college or university preferred.   Level II: (in addition to the above) Minimum of two years of responsible work experience equivalent to Nevada County's classification of Registered Nurse I. Licenses and Certificates: Possession of a valid license as a registered nurse issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing. Possession of a current CPR certificate. Possession of a valid driver's license within 30 days of hire.   Physical Demands and Working Conditions: Mobility and manual dexterity to work in a standard office environment, use standard office equipment and attend off-site meetings, to bend, reach, and grasp and strength to lift up to thirty pounds, carry and position supplies and equipment; manual dexterity and sense of touch to conduct physical health assessments, give injections and draw blood; vision to read handwritten and printed materials and a computer screen, and to examine and observe clients; hearing and speech to communicate in person and by telephone; working in exposure to communicable disease and/or blood-borne pathogens.   Some accommodations may be made for some physical demands for otherwise qualified individuals who require and request such accommodations.   Other Requirements: This class description lists the major duties and requirements of the job and is not all-inclusive.  Not all duties are necessarily performed by each incumbent.  Incumbents may be expected to perform job-related duties other than those contained in this document and may be required to have specific job-related knowledge and skills.  Closing Date/Time: 12/12/2019 5:00 PM Pacific

Definition and Class Characteristics Interested in joining a fast paced work environment filled with caring professionals dedicated to improving the lives of vulnerable community members?  The Nevada County Behavioral Health Department is looking for a Limited-Term Registered Nurse I or II to work as part of a clinical team that includes a supervisor, psychiatrist, case manager, therapist, and another nurse. This person provides support for medication refills, nursing assessments, assisting psychiatrists in daily duties, and coordinating services within the clinical team as well as with primary care and other agencies.    We have a friendly, nurturing work environment and we enjoy the privilege of serving individuals with serious mental illness.   The work is always interesting and provides opportunities for collaborative, creative problem solving.  We hire individuals who are not only caring but also bring a sense of humor and fun at the right time. The eligible list established from this recruitment will be used to fill full-time, regular, and limited term positions. Limited term positions are offered the same level of benefits as a regular position, but the term ends on June 30 of each fiscal year and the continuation of such position is contingent upon continued grant funding. Under direct supervision, provides clinical or field nursing services within the County utilizing professional skills; provides medication support services according to prescribed guidelines; learns and applies case management skills; and performs related duties as assigned.   Nurse I: This is the entry level class in the professional nursing series.   Initially, under close supervision, incumbents learn and perform duties of increasing complexity.  This class is flexibly staffed with Registered Nurse II and incumbents normally advance to the higher level after gaining sufficient experience and demonstrating proficiency to meet the requirements of Registered Nurse II.   Examples of Duties Essential: Provides clinical services and administers prescribed medication in the clinic or in a non-clinic setting to those who cannot attend the clinic for these services Draws blood, gives injections, administers and reads skin tests, administers immunizations and prescribed medications and treatments, obtains laboratory specimens such as throat cultures Observes signs and symptoms and reports to the physician regarding reactions to treatment, including drugs and changes in the client's physical and emotional condition Assists in epidemiological investigations, e.g., obtains names of communicable disease contacts and makes referrals for tests and medical care Contacts and/or visits frail and/or isolated elderly persons; makes physical and emotional assessments and initiates services to promote health and well-being and prevent premature institutionalization Refers clients to and coordinates nursing services with community social, health and behavioral health services; follows up and ensures continuity of client care Participates in community outreach and health promotion events such as health fairs, blood pressure and flu clinics, radio shows, etc.; provides preventive health care services and promotes public awareness of program; drafts and/or distributes newspaper articles, educational pamphlets and related information Teaches clients and families about preventive health measures, such as nutrition, immunizations, accident prevention, and family planning; obtains health histories Prepares records and reports Evaluates health care; maintains statistics and inventories of medical supplies Important Learns and applies case management skills on assigned groups or populations of clients Knowledge and Skills Required NOTE:  The required level and scope of the following knowledge and skills relate to the level of the position as defined in the class characteristics.   Knowledge of: Principles, practices, methods and techniques of nursing as applied to a Public Health Department clinic setting Family planning methods, pregnancy options, and methods of control of communicable disease, including tuberculosis and sexually transmitted disease Clinic routines and protocols Federal and state laws, rules and regulations governing the practice of nursing Norms of child growth and development; norms of adult life cycle Personal computer applications for word processing and spread sheets (desirable) Social and emotional problems of seniors, including those related to disability and chronic disease Medical terminology and equipment   Skill in: Securing the cooperation of and working effectively with clients, families, health care providers, other agencies, and other involved parties Independently planning, organizing, and implementing clinic and field nursing duties Administering medications and injections and dressing wounds Assisting public health nurses and clinic practitioners with clinics as needed Assuring quality of care and coordinating nursing services with other providers/programs Preparing and maintaining organized, detailed and accurate records and reports Providing health information and education Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work Communicating effectively orally and in writing Using sound judgment Education and Experience Required COPIES OF DEGREES, TRANSCRIPTS, CERTIFICATES OR LICENSES LISTED AS REQUIRED IN THIS SECTION MUST BE ATTACHED TO THE APPLICATION Level I: Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.  Associate of Science degree in Nursing from an accredited college or university preferred.   Licenses and Certificates: Possession of a valid license as a registered nurse issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing. Possession of a current CPR certificate. Possession of a valid driver's license within 30 days of hire.   Physical Demands and Working Conditions: Mobility and manual dexterity to work in a standard office environment, use standard office equipment and attend off-site meetings, to bend, reach, and grasp and strength to lift up to thirty pounds, carry and position supplies and equipment; manual dexterity and sense of touch to conduct physical health assessments, give injections and draw blood; vision to read handwritten and printed materials and a computer screen, and to examine and observe clients; hearing and speech to communicate in person and by telephone; working in exposure to communicable disease and/or blood-borne pathogens.   Some accommodations may be made for some physical demands for otherwise qualified individuals who require and request such accommodations.   Other Requirements: This class description lists the major duties and requirements of the job and is not all-inclusive.  Not all duties are necessarily performed by each incumbent.  Incumbents may be expected to perform job-related duties other than those contained in this document and may be required to have specific job-related knowledge and skills.    Closing Date/Time: 12/12/2019 5:00 PM Pacific

Introduction THIS IS A NEW ASSEMBLED EXAMINATION. The eligible list resulting from this examination will cancel any existing list and may last approximately one year, but can be extended. Supplemental Questionnaire: A properly completed Supplemental Questionnaire must be submitted with each application. Applications and Supplemental Questionnaires must be in the possession of the Human Resource Services Department by 5:00 p.m. on the Last Day for Filing. Applications will only be accepted online. DESCRIPTION HEALTH CARE SERVICES AGENCY Alameda County's Health Services Program is administered by the Health Care Services Agency and includes the following program areas: Behavioral Health Care, Public Health, Environmental Health, and Agency Administration/Indigent Health. The ultimate mission of the Health Care Services Agency is to provide fully integrated health care services through a comprehensive network of public and private partnerships that ensure optimal health and well-being and respect the diversity of all residents. PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT Alameda County Public Health Department has worked for over 80 years to improve the health and safety of its residents and the neighborhoods they live in. Traditional public health concerns such as disease outbreaks, environmental hazards and access to health care have been joined by contemporary concerns: bioterrorism, crime, violence, and substance abuse. Each of these poses a threat to public health and wellness and calls for short and long-term solutions that lie well outside traditional public health boundaries. For more information about our Alameda County Public Health Department, please visit the Alameda County Public Health Department Website and latest Annual Budget document found on www.acgov.org THE POSITION Registered Nurse II positions are located in the Health Care Services Agency, Social Services Agency and Community Development Agency. Registered Nurse IIs provide a variety of nursing care services, case management, treatment plan, teaching, counseling and referral to clients and families in a home and/or community setting, provide nursing assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation; coordinate care with other health care providers, professionals and other agencies and community representatives; assist in the prevention of communicable diseases; and perform related duties as required. THE VACANCIES The current Registered Nurse II (PHN) vacancies are situated in the following programs/units within the Public Health Department: Acute Communicable Disease, California Children's Services, Tuberculosis (TB) Control Section, the Nurse-Family Partnership (NFP), and the Foster Care Assessment Center. However the eligible list resulting from this recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies in other program areas. SPECIAL REQUIREMENT : In addition to meeting the minimum qualifications below, these positions require possession of a current and valid Public Health Nursing (PHN) Certificate issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing. PROGRAM OVERVIEW Acute Communicable Disease Unit Alameda County Public Health Nurses, in the Acute Communicable Disease Unit, are responsible for the surveillance, investigation, and control of cases, contacts, and outbreaks of over 75 reportable communicable diseases; all reportable communicable diseases except for HIV, sexually transmitted infections and tuberculosis. Program activities include interviewing clients with reportable diseases, as well as their family members and health care providers, to collect clinical and risk factor information and to identify potentially exposed contacts. ACD staff educate clients about disease symptoms, transmission, treatment and prevention; identify and locate exposed contacts to provide education about potential symptoms and if appropriate, post-exposure preventive treatment; recommend interventions to prevent disease transmission in households, schools, day care facilities, health care facilities, and other congregate settings; maintain accurate surveillance of reportable conditions and review trends to identify areas for enhanced prevention and control efforts; initiate and lead key functions in the public health response to infectious disease emergencies; and serve as on-call duty officers to conduct mandated public health response to urgent communicable cases and outbreaks in the evening, on weekends, and holidays. California Children's Services (CCS) California Children's Services (CCS) is a statewide program that provides case management and care coordination for clients' birth to 21 who have chronic, disabling and/or life threatening conditions. There are medical, financial and residential eligibility requirements. Under the direction of the CCS Nurse Manager, the Registered Nurse IV (RN IV), the Registered Nurse II (RN II) performs medical utilization review and comprehensive case management for a case load of children who have CCS medically eligible conditions. The RN II works in multi-disciplinary teams to determine medical eligibility and provides medical care coordination from the point of intake and initiation of the treatment care plan as part of the CCS interdisciplinary case management team. Nurses also ensure that clients are receiving necessary services with the most appropriate provider. The RN II is expected to have knowledge of: principles, methods and procedures for utilization review and relating to acute hospitalizations, home care, medical and nursing services and other levels of institutional care, CCS and Medi-Cal regulations; health care delivery system with respect to medical services available to the child and family; and family adaptation to handicapping conditions involving physical and psycho-social needs. Tuberculosis (TB) Control Section Registered Nurse IIs in the TB Control Section work under the supervision of the TB Nurse Manager (RN IV) and under the guidance of an RN III to provide case management to a caseload of clients with active and suspected active TB disease; to conduct monthly visits to the family, investigate contacts and assure access to care; oversee direct observation therapy (DOT) as needed, and to perform other duties as assigned. The work of the Registered Nurse IIs in the TB Control Section is specific to TB cases and their contacts, and requires knowledge of public health nursing standards, access to health care in the local community, knowledge of tuberculosis disease and transmission, diagnosis and treatment of active TB disease and latent TB infection, knowledge of co-morbidities and complex socio-economic problems that adversely affect TB treatment outcomes, and responsibility for assuring completion of TB treatment; contact tracing, early identification of secondary cases and contacts at risk for rapid progression to TB disease if infected; surveillance (including case reporting); understanding of epidemiology of tuberculosis in Alameda County and how it guides public health nursing practice, and performing outreach (when resources permit) to persons at high risk for TB infection and disease. Nurse-Family Partnership (NFP) Nurse-Family Partnership is a home visiting program that partners nurses with low income first-time moms in Alameda County, in order to give babies the best start in life. Case management services begin in pregnancy and continue until the child reaches two years old. During that time, parents are provided with health education, support, and child development information so that families can create better lives for their child and themselves. This position will be situated within Public Health and includes nursing care management with prenatal and postpartum clients and their children up to the age of two. Nurses in this program receive intensive training to administer this evidence based home visiting program whose goal is to improve birth outcomes, increase child development and increase families' self-sufficiency. Nurse-Family Partnership nurses establish relationships with young, at-risk mothers during home visits and provide guidance for the emotional, social, and physical challenges first-time moms face as they prepare to become parents. NFP nurses work with culturally diverse families in communities with broad-based socio-inequity. We serve a high population of Oakland clients. Foster Care Assessment Center The Assessment Center (the AC) is a non-residential, short-term shelter child-friendly environment that operates 24 hours per day. The AC is staffed and managed by West Coast Children's Clinic, Inc., a community-based organization under contract to the Alameda County Social Services Agency. The AC has the capacity to receive and care for all ages of children and youth newborn to 21 years of age (Non-Minor Dependents NMDs).The purpose of the AC is to provide a supportive, child-friendly place where children can be looked after safely while more thoughtful placements are researched, including assessment of relative placement options, allow qualified staff to provide timely crisis intervention services to lessen the trauma of removal and initiate basic physical and mental health screenings, appropriate linkages and referrals. Under the supervision of the RN IV, the PHN II at the AC serves as an interdisciplinary team member of the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) and is responsible for implementing the daily nursing operations at the AC, which includes conducting nursing assessments on children received at the AC; communicating the need for timely follow-up of abnormal health assessment findings and/or acute health findings to placement providers, medical providers, child welfare staff, childcare staff, and PHNs in the Health Care Program for Children in Foster Care; facilitating the coordination of care between the AC, DCFS, Public Health Department, emergency foster homes, health care providers, schools, and any other relevant agencies invested in the total care of vulnerable children; providing onsite skilled, professional nursing consultation to the child welfare staff, including the Child Welfare Workers and other relevant personnel, child care staff, and biological and/or foster family; collaborating with child welfare staff to develop and maintain a systematic process for obtaining the basic medical history of the child at the time of removal from the caregiver's home; gathering and interpreting information obtained from birth records, medical/dental records, immunization records, lab and radiological reports; documenting relevant information in the CWS/CMS database; researching medical insurance coverage for children to assist with urgent medical needs; training childcare providers on method of administering a brief health checklist for children brought to the AC; taking the lead to address the identified health care needs of each child/youth/non-minor dependent (NMD) admitted to the AC, including coordination of needed medical appointments, follow-up, and medication refills; administering, supervising and monitoring all medications prescribed; performing prescribed treatments. The PHN at the AC is expected to have knowledge of the health care delivery system available to children in foster care, family dynamics of the child removed from an abusive and/or neglectful home and the emotional adaptation to out of home placement and the effects of family separation. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS License/Certificate: - Possession of a current and valid license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of California. - Possession of a current and valid Public Health Nurse (PHN) Certificate issued by the State of California - Some positions may require a valid California Motor Vehicle Operator's license. Special Requirements: 1. In compliance with the Administrative Simplification provision of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), employees in this classification are required to possess a National Provider Identifier (NPI) number prior to their first day on the job. 2. In Compliance with Medicare regulations, employees in this classification are required to complete the "Medicare Enrollment Process for Physicians and non-Physician Practitioners" through the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, prior to their first day on the job. Active enrollment in Medicare is a condition of employment. Failure to attain or maintain active enrollment will result in termination. Either I Experience: The equivalent of six months of full-time experience as a Registered Nurse I in the Alameda County classified service. (Non-classified includes District Attorney's Office, Hospital Authority, and the Consolidated Courts.) Or II The equivalent of one year of full-time recent experience with the last five years at a comparable level as a Registered Nurse in a clinical and/or public health setting. Some positions may require one (1) year of experience in a specialty area. SPECIAL REQUIREMENT : In addition to meeting the minimum qualifications below, these positions require possession of a current and valid Public Health Nursing (PHN) Certificate issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing. NOTE: The Civil Service Commission may modify the above Minimum Qualifications in the announcement of an examination. KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS The most suitably qualified candidates will possess the following competencies: Knowledge of: • Theories, principles, procedures, techniques, standards and practices of public health nursing. • Anatomy, physiology, chemistry, pharmacology, growth and development, medical surgical nursing, nutrition, community health, and population based communities. • Principles and practices of the nursing process. • Wellness to illness continuum. • Nursing procedures, techniques, equipment and supplies. • Contact investigation and infection control principles. • Health systems, agencies, and patterns of referral. • Major disease conditions, current prevention techniques, therapies, and treatments. • Community resources and health systems. • Collaborative health planning with multi-disciplinary teams. • Principles and practices of effective organization. • Computer applications related to the work. Ability to: • Maintain confidentiality. • Communicate effectively orally and in writing. • Teach and counsel patients, families, and staff. • Exercise independent judgment. • Interpret data. • Analyze, evaluate and draw logical conclusions. • Respond effectively to emergency situations. • Exercise interpersonal sensitivity to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, clients, other agencies and the public. • Practice effective nursing in diverse/multicultural environments. • Plan, organize and prioritize. • Make effective use of available materials and human resources. • Provide safe, effective and efficient nursing care. EXAMINATION COMPONENTS THE EXAMINATION WILL CONSIST of the following steps: 1) A review of the candidates' applications to verify possession of minimum requirements. Those candidates who possess the minimum requirements for the class will move on to the next step in the examination process. 2) A screening of applications and/or Supplemental Questionnaires to select the best qualified candidates. Those selected will move on to the final step in the examination process. 3) Those candidates who have passed the Supplemental Questionnaire screening for the class will be placed on the eligible list based on an evaluation of education, training, and expertise. Candidates must attain a qualifying rating on each portion of this examination. We reserve the right to make changes to the announced examination steps. Alameda County utilizes a Civil Service Selection System founded on merit. Such a system is competitive and based on broad recruitment efforts and equal opportunity for qualified applicants to test in an examination process designed to determine the qualifications, fitness and ability of competitors to perform duties of the vacant position. Many of our recruitments are targeted and specific to the needs of a current vacant position, in which case, the eligible list may be exclusively used for that current vacant position. Other recruitments may be more broadly used for both current and future vacancies, or for other alternate jobs with comparable scopes of work. To learn more about our recruitment and selection process, please visit the "What You Need to Know" section of our website, www.acgov.org/hrs . Selection Plan Applicants will be informed via email with reasonable notice in advance of any examination process which will require their attendance. The following dates are tentative and subject to change based on the needs of the Agency: TENTATIVE SELECTION PLAN Deadline for Filing:5:00pm, Friday, December 20, 2019 Review of Minimum Qualification & SQ:Ongoing Department Hiring Interview:TBD Alameda County and the Human Resource Services Department will make reasonable efforts in the examination and/or selection process to accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities and/or medical conditions in accordance/compliance with the State Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), Federal Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Alameda County's Reasonable Accommodation Policy and applicable statutes. To request an accommodation due to a disability/medical condition during this or other phases of the examination/selection process, please contact the assigned Human Resources Representative listed on the job announcement before the last date of filing . Alameda County requires applicants to provide supporting documentation to substantiate a request for reasonable accommodation. In order to qualify for a reasonable accommodation, applicants must have a disability/medical condition pursuant to the ADA, FEHA and applicable statutes. For more information regarding our Reasonable Accommodation procedures, please visit our website, www.acgov.org/hrs . BENEFITS Alameda County offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that affords wide-ranging health care options to meet the different needs of a diverse workforce and their families. We also sponsor many different employee discount, fitness and health screening programs focused on overall well being. These benefits include but are not limited to*: For your Health & Well-Being Medical - HMO & PPO Plans Dental - HMO & PPO Plans Vision or Vision Reimbursement Share the Savings Basic Life Insurance Supplemental Life Insurance (with optional dependent coverage for eligible employees) County Allowance Credit Flexible Spending Accounts - Health FSA, Dependent Care and Adoption Assistance Short-Term Disability Insurance Long-Term Disability Insurance Voluntary Benefits - Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity and Legal Services Employee Assistance Program For your Financial Future Retirement Plan - (Defined Benefit Pension Plan) Deferred Compensation Plan (457 Plan or Roth Plan) For your Work/Life Balance 11 paid holidays Floating Holidays Vacation and sick leave accrual Vacation purchase program Catastrophic Sick Leave Group Auto/Home Insurance Pet Insurance Commuter Benefits Program Guaranteed Ride Home Employee Wellness Program (e.g. At Work Fitness, Incentive Based Programs, Gym Membership Discounts) Employee Discount Program (e.g. theme parks, cell phone, etc.) Child Care Resources 1 st United Services Credit Union *Eligibility is determined by Alameda County and offerings may vary by collective bargaining agreement. This provides a brief summary of the benefits offered and can be subject to change. Conclusion All notices related to County recruitments for which you have applied will be sent/delivered via email. Please add @acgov.org and alamedacountyHR@acgov.org as accepted addresses to any email blocking or spam filtering program you may use. If you do not do this, your email blocking or spam filtering program may block receipt of the notices regarding your application for recruitments. You are also strongly advised to regularly log into your County of Alameda online application account to check for notices that may have been sent to you. All email notices that will be sent to you will also be kept in your personal online application account. You will be able to view all of your notices in your online application account by clicking on the "My applications" button on the Current Job Openings page. Please take the steps recommended above to ensure you do not miss any notices about a recruitment for which you have applied. The County of Alameda is not responsible for notices that are not read, received or accessed by any applicant for a County recruitment. NOTE: All notices are generated through an automated email notification system. Replies to the email box alamedacountyHR@acgov.org are routed to an unmonitored mailbox. All notices are generated through an automated email notification system. Replies to the email box are routed to an unmonitored mailbox. If you have questions please go to our website at www.acgov.org/hrs . You may also contact the Human Resources Analyst listed on the job announcement for the recruitment for which you have applied. Leticia Diaz, Human Resources Analyst Human Resource Services, County of Alameda 510-272-6469 Leticia.diaz@acgov.org Alameda County has a diverse workforce, that is representative of the communities we serve, and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment are based on merit, competence, performance and business need. Alameda County does not discriminate in employment on the basis of, race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors protected under federal, state and local law. Alameda County celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive, and welcoming workplace environment. Closing Date/Time: 12/20/2019 5:00:00 PM

Position Information Under general direction, the Social Worker Supervisor II plans, organizes, and directs the work of social service staff providing the most advanced social services; and performs other related work as assigned. Social Worker Supervisor II requires a Master's degree. Incumbents supervise a unit of caseworkers in specific programs identified as having a high proportion of complex and sensitive casework needs and are usually assigned to programs or staff positions that require extensive casework knowledge. Some positions in larger departments may be assigned full time in-service training and staff development duties. Social Worker Supervisor II differs from Social Worker Supervisor I in that the former, requires a Master's degree, and is responsible for supervising and training Social Worker IVs. Social Worker Supervisor II is distinguished from Program Manager in that the latter is generally responsible for administering a program rather than supervising a unit. SUPERVISION EXERCISED AND RECEIVED Social Worker Supervisor II receives direction from a Program Manager or other management level classification. Social Worker Supervisor II incumbents provide direct supervision to lower level Social Workers including Social Worker IVs. MERCED COUNTY SUPERVISING SOCIAL WORKER II CLASS SPECIFICATION Minimum Qualifications Pattern 1: Two (2) years of full-time experience performing duties of the Social Worker III in an Interagency Merit System (IMS) county; AND A Master's degree in Social Work from an accredited college or university or a Master's degree from an accredited two (2) year counseling program.* OR Pattern 2: One (1) year of full-time experience performing duties of the Social Worker IV classification in an Interagency Merit System (IMS) county; AND A Master's degree in Social Work from an accredited college or university or a Master's degree from an accredited two (2) year counseling program.* OR Pattern 3: Four (4) years of full-time experience performing social work case management duties;** AND A Master's degree in Social Work from an accredited college or university or a Master's degree from an accredited two (2) year counseling program.* *Qualifying Master's degrees include: Marriage and Family Therapy, Clinical Counseling, Mental Health Counseling, Addiction Counseling, Gerontology and Counseling Psychology. Completion of all of the requirements for a Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT) license program may be substituted upon submission of verifying proof. **Qualifying social work case management includes direct case work management, such as: assessment, evaluation; conducting investigations of abuse and neglect; preparing court reports; responsibility for a long term caseload, monitoring compliance through home calls and other personal contact; collaboration with other agencies and linking clients to resources and programs; development of a case plan, modification of case plans as needed/required; and authority to impose sanctions or implement actions that impact services. Supplemental Information EXAMPLES OF DUTIES: Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Plans,assigns, supervises, coaches, mentors, and reviews the work of employees engaged in the delivery or employment and social services; consults with and guides social workers in providing counseling, support and guidance to clients with themost complex, advanced or specialized needs; may be required to work or supervise on call. Monitors the work of assigned staff and insures proper progress and carrying out of casework assignments, such as assessments, reassessments, service plans, maintenance of activity records, quality control, and required investigations. Discusses or interprets regulations, rules, policies and programs to clients, applicants, staff and the general public. Participates in Agency committees concerned with improvement of Department services. Accompanies new social workers in the field for their first on-call shift. Has responsibility for Court activities and casework; reviews, edits, and approves court reports. Reviews and approves reports of abuse; suggests or approves placements; may provide information to lawenforcement or district attorneys; may testify in court; support witnesses and victims who must testify in court. Serves as a technical expert in specialized areas of social casework. May supervise MSW graduate students in field placements and coordination responsibilities with State and Federal agencies. Develops public relations materials and presentations. Assists and participates in the development of in-service staff development programs. Conducts studies and provides assessments of community social service needs. Represents the Merced County Human Services Agency in contacts with community organizations and groups. May serve as Social Services Program Administrator in the Administrator's absence. On call for decision making and consultation on holidays, weekends and after hours as assigned. Reviews and approves forms, applications, court reports, placements, reports of abuse, and other documents to verify information or determine proper course of actions; reassesses and modifies case plans. Selects, trains, evaluates, and disciplines subordinate staff. Documents and addresses clients' concerns and complaints. Facilitates communications between staff and management; communicates department expectations and activities, policy changes, and regulatory changes; evaluates and recommends service delivery improvements. Establishes and maintains effective working relationships and trust with staff, clients, family members, community organizations and the public; collaborates with service providers; facilitates a work environment favoring teamwork, collaboration and mutual respect. Ensures all services are delivered in a respectful, culturally sensitive and appropriate manner and in conformance with agency, state and federal requirements. Maintains confidential information in accordance with legal standards and/or County regulations; performs all duties in conformance with the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) Code of Ethics. SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Essential functions may include, but are not limited to, the following: Operate a personal computer and other modern office equipment, including repetitive hand and arm motions. Frequent use of hand-eye coordination Frequently sit for extended periods Occasionally operate a motor vehicle Communicate effectively with others in person and over the telephone. Analyze data, interpret policies, procedures and regulations, develop appropriate conclusions, and prepare reports. Meet deadlines under stressful conditions. Resolve conflicts and respond appropriately to complaints. Complete multiple priority projects with conflicting deadlines. Establish, implement and achieve goals and objectives. Maintain confidential information in accordance with legal standards and/or County regulations, performs all duties in conformance with theNational Association of Social Workers (NASW) Code of Ethics. Represent the County with the community and other agencies. Make presentations. Train, evaluate and supervise staff. Regular attendance is an essential function. Knowledge desired may include, but are not limited to, the following: The functions, purposes and programs of public social service agencies. Principles and programs of public social service administration. Principles of program funding and claim requirements. Social research methods. Principles, methods, and resources in the field of public health, mental hygiene, education, correction and rehabilitation as they relate to public social services. Welfare and Institutions Code, including Juvenile Court Rules. Methods and techniques of supervision, training and of casework consultation to staff members. The laws, rules and regulations governing the operation of public social service agencies. Principles of community organization and resource development. Resources available in the community for referral or utilization in social service programs. Public personnel administration, including equal employment opportunity. Principles of supervision, training, and staff evaluation. Instructional techniques used in field placements. Automated case management system utilized with the California Department of Social services. Legal background is desirable for Supervisor assigned to Court Unit. Principles and practices of supervision, training, mentoring, motivating, casework consultation, and peer counseling. Principles and practices of organization, workload management and time management. Principles and practices of note taking, report writing, and English composition, grammar, punctuation, and spelling. Abilities may included but are not limited to, the following: Plan, organize and direct the work of professional social work and other staff. Analyze case problems, evaluate the effectiveness of staff efforts, and provide consultation to staff in solving problems. Perform a variety of specialized social research and prepare reports. Effectively represent the Human Services Agency in contacts with the public, community organizations, and other government agencies. Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted during the course of work. Understand the principles of operating a complex automated child welfare case management system and peripheral equipment. Exercise sound judgment when organizing, directing, and prioritizing unit activities. Mentor, counsel, and collaborate with staff and foster an environment of teamwork, mutual respect and professionalism. Act effectively in stressful situations. Respect cultural differences. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION A valid California driver's license and DMV clearance may be required at the time of appointment. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to a disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Applicants for positions within the Human Services Agency are subject to a criminal history background check. Government agencies accessing US government information, which include federal tax information must ensure that background investigation requirements for all agency employees and contractors that have access to federal tax information are consistent to the IRS background investigation requirements for access to federal tax information. A background check may be required if the position requires access to these types of records. Background requirements consist of three components which include, fingerprinting, citizenship verification and local law enforcement checks. State agencies must conduct investigation during time of hire and ensure a reinvestigation is conducted 10 years from the date of the previous background investigation for each employee that has access to federal tax information. EXAMINATION INFORMATION If supplemental questions are included as a part of this job bulletin, applicants may be rated based upon their responses to the supplemental questions. If rated, only those that are determined to be highly qualified will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process. SPECIAL TESTING ARRANGEMENTS Special testing arrangements may be made to accommodate applicants for disability, military, or religious reasons. If you require such arrangements, please contact CalHR at mssprogram@calhr.ca.gov or 916-323-2360 upon notification that your application has been approved. Documentation from medical, military, school, or church officials outlining the accommodation request must be received by our office a minimum of five business days prior to a scheduled examination. VETERANS PREFERENCE If you would like to have Veteran's preference points included as part of the application packet, please attach a copy of your DD-214 form. PLEASE NOTE: Applicants, who receive a passing score on a written or oral examination, shall be eligible to receive credit for an additional five (5) points to be added to the final examination score. Veteran's preference is allowed only on initial entrance into County service and shall not affect the order of eligibility on any other employment lists. For the purpose of this section, a veteran is one who has received an honorable discharge from active duty, and has served: 1. During one of the following wartime or equivalent periods: Sept. 11, 2001 to End of Operation Iraqi Freedom Aug. 2, 1990 to Jan. 2, 1992 Jan. 31, 1955 to Oct. 15, 1976 2. During peacetime for which service a campaign or expeditionary medal has been authorized by the Government of the United States and where discharge was under honorable conditions. This would include Lebanon, Grenada and Southwest Asia. A copy of the discharge form (DD-214) shall be submitted to CalHR MSS for each position applied for, along with an application for employment requesting such preference, on or before the final filing date specified on the job announcement. Failure to submit the required credentials (DD-214) prior to the final filing date will be deemed a waiver of credits. ABOUT MERCED COUNTY Merced County is located in the northern part of the San Joaquin Valley in central California, an area earning worldwide acclaim for its rich agriculture, and spans from the coastal ranges to the foothills of Yosemite National Park. The City of Merced, the self-proclaimed Gateway to Yosemite, has a population of approximately 81,102, yet retains the charm of a small town with amenities routinely found in larger communities. Merced's revitalized downtown is emerging as the entertainment center of the area. The County is representative of the rural heartland and Gold Rush remnants underpinning the state's heritage. It is a peaceful, quiet, and friendly area with an abundance of beautiful bike paths, and offers choices of higher education in UC Merced and Merced College. Closing Date/Time: Continuous

Definition and Class Characteristics Interested in joining a fast paced work environment filled with caring professionals dedicated to improving the lives of vulnerable community members?  The Nevada County Behavioral Health Department is looking for a Limited-Term Behavioral Health Nurse I or II to work as part of a clinical team that includes a supervisor, psychiatrist, case manager, therapist, and another nurse. This person provides support for medication refills, nursing assessments, assisting psychiatrists in daily duties, and coordinating services within the clinical team as well as with primary care and other agencies.    We have a friendly, nurturing work environment and we enjoy the privilege of serving individuals with serious mental illness.   The work is always interesting and provides opportunities for collaborative, creative problem solving.  We hire individuals who are not only caring but also bring a sense of humor and fun at the right time. The eligible list established from this recruitment will be used to fill full-time, regular, and limited term positions. Limited term positions are offered the same level of benefits as a regular position, but the term ends on June 30 of each fiscal year and the continuation of such position is contingent upon continued grant funding. Under general supervision, provides medication support services and assists in the evaluation/auditing of behavioral health services and provides documentation to comply with Federal, State, Medicare and Medi-Cal regulations; and performs related work as required.   This class differs from the class of Public Health Nurse in that incumbents are required to exercise considerable independent judgment and initiative in providing behavioral health services through medication support and the Quality Management Unit of the Behavioral Health Department. Knowledge and application of quality management standards and regulations are essential functions of this position.   Behavioral Health Nurse II: This is the journey level class in this series.  Incumbents perform the full range of duties as well as performs behavioral health nursing with a high degree of professional skill, exercises independent judgement related to behavioral health nursing activities, coordinates behavioral health education activities, and audits records for compliance with application regulations. Examples of Duties Essential: Behavioral Health Nurse I: Prepares and administers oral and/or injectable medications in accordance with a physician's order; monitors and records patient response to medication and documents any adverse reactions to medication; instructs clients/family/caregiver on safe and effective use of medications Audits medical records, department records and contract providers to assure compliance with Federal, State, Medi-Cal and Medicare standards Assists Quality Management Coordinator in training office staff and clinicians in Medi-Cal/Medicare documentation standards; reviews and monitors non-compliant medical records Behavioral Health Nurse II (in addition to the above): Takes increased responsibility in the development of community organizations and planning for behavioral health services with community groups Appraises community behavioral health needs, and resources for interpretation to administrative and planning groups; understands, interprets and utilizes community resources Participates in community health educational activities as a speaker, resource person or a health committee member Participates in orientation, teaching and supervision of behavioral health nurses Knowledge and Skills Required NOTE:  The required level and scope of the following knowledge and skills relate to the level of the position as defined in the class characteristics.   Knowledge of: Principles and practices of general and psychiatric nursing as defined by the State of California licensing requirements Federal, State and local laws and regulations governing behavioral health/ drug/alcohol documentation requirements Quality assurance/improvement standards and risk management requirements Automated medical record requirements Techniques and methods used in crisis intervention with behaviorally ill clients and/or families Methods used to communicate with behaviorally ill individuals Medical and psychiatric terminology First aid methods and procedures Thorough knowledge of medicines, narcotics and psychotropic drugs used in the treatment of behaviorally ill Principles of management, supervision and training Skill in: Reviewing and evaluating medical records to determine compliance with Medi-Cal, Medicare, State and Federal requirements Training clinicians on auditing requirements Providing clear and concise documentation in reports, correspondence and other written materials Exercising sound independent judgement within established guidelines Working effectively with individuals and families to assist them in obtaining satisfactory outcomes of health problems Establishing and maintaining cooperative effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work Administering oral and/or injectable medications and observing, monitoring and recording response to therapy and any adverse effects Conducting clinical assessments and evaluations and effectively communicating results to medical staff Operating computer programs including word processing, data base and spreadsheets Operating office equipment including copy machine, fax and typewriter Education and Experience Required COPIES OF DEGREES, TRANSCRIPTS, CERTIFICATES OR LICENSES LISTED AS REQUIRED IN THIS SECTION MUST BE ATTACHED TO THE APPLICATION Behavioral Health Nurse I: Equivalent to Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in nursing or related field and one year of experience under qualified supervision in a behavioral health program. Quality management experience is preferred. Behavioral Health Nurse II ( in addition to level I requirements, above ): Two years of experience in a behavioral health program and one year of experience working with quality management standards and regulations. Licenses and Certificates: Possession of a valid license as a Registered Nurse issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing. Possession of a valid driver's license within 30 days of hire.   Physical Demands and Working Conditions: Mobility to work in a standard office environment, use standard office equipment and attend off-site meetings, and to bend, reach, and grasp; strength to lift, carry and position supplies and equipment; manual dexterity and sense of touch to conduct physical health assessments and give injections; vision to read handwritten and printed materials and a computer screen and to examine and observe patients; hearing and speech to communicate in person and by telephone.   Some accommodations may be made for some physical demands for otherwise qualified individuals who require and request such accommodations.   Other Requirements: This class description lists the major duties and requirements of the job and is not all-inclusive.  Not all duties are necessarily performed by each incumbent.  Incumbents may be expected to perform job-related duties other than those contained in this document and may be required to have specific job-related knowledge and skills.  Closing Date/Time: 12/12/2019 5:00 PM Pacific

This recruitment is beingconducted to fillone full-timeand one part-time vacancy in the Case Management Department atSan Joaquin General Hospital, and to establish a list for future vacancies in Case Management. TheStaff Nurse IV-Inpatient nurseassigned to Case Management is responsible to provide patient care coordination for a select group of patients with complex diagnoses and health care needs. These positions will work collaboratively with multi-disciplinary health care teams, including outside agencies, and will be responsible for the discharge planning of patients. San Joaquin General Hospital is a 24 hour, 7 day a week facility. Shift assignments are based on operational needs that may include 8 -10 hour shifts,call back, weekends and holidays. THE AGENCY Established in 1857, San Joaquin General Hospital is a 196-bed teaching hospital,a designated level III Trauma Center and Certified Stroke facility.Dedicated to a philosophy of excellence in providing health services, education and professional training in an integrated system that values quality in life, family interaction, and respect for both clients and employees. The Agency is committed to the delivery of community-oriented, culturally sensitive, and affordable health care throughout San Joaquin County. The Mission of the Division of Nursing is to provide compassionate care to the culturally diverse residents of San Joaquin County. We are responsive to the changing needs of health care in a cost-effective, creative, and innovative manner. This is achieved through providing an environment in which excellence in nursing practice can occur, nurtured by the education of staff, patients, and family. For information regarding San Joaquin General Hospital, please visit our website at www.sjgeneral.org Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application. A completed application must be postmarked or 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. TYPICAL DUTIES Initiates the nursing process and performs advanced level clinical patient care, including complex and difficult therapeutic measures prescribed by medical authority within the limits of the Nurse Practice Act and department policy; participates in preparation and implementation of written nursing care plans for individual patients. Evaluates the total nursing needs of the patient including physical, psychological, spiritual, cultural and socio-economic; participates in planning, coordinating and administering total patient care; evaluates symptoms, reactions, and progress; participates in preparation and implementation of written nursing care plans for individual patients. May function as a first-level supervisor in an outpatient clinic or program over para-professional or clerical staff; may select, assign, train, direct, evaluate and discipline staff as appropriate; may participate in the development of unit policies and procedures; may assist with development and maintenance of the department budget; may provide crisis intervention, may consult with therapeutic multi-disciplinary team in reviewing patient progress and success of treatment plans. May facilitate insurance billing and other reimbursement-related procedures by processing appropriate paperwork and making necessary internal and external contacts. Works with patients and families through teaching, counseling, and other methodology in order to help them understand, cope with, and accept illness, treatment, and therapy; assists in self care strategies. Serves as a preceptor for new employees by orienting, teaching, participating in the evaluation process, and by serving as a role model and resource person. Maintains record of patient's health care treatment and/or hospital stay; prepares reports and standard forms. May function as a charge nurse in an inpatient unit; may assume full responsibility for the supervision of a shift in the absence of a Staff Nurse V or Nursing Department Manager; supervises and assists nursing personnel in the performance of patient care. Maintains and updates knowledge base and nursing skills by reading literature, attending workshops, lectures, conferences, and classes as may be required by the Administration of the Department of Health Care Services. Participates in the identification of staff development needs for members of the Nursing staff. Participates on committees as assigned; may represent the Department of Health Care Services to outside agencies. Prepares and presents, within established guidelines, clinical projects as assigned. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Note: Supplemental application must be submitted with employment application. Please note:Any offer of employmentis conditional uponthe candidate successfully passing pre-employment drug screening and a pre-employment physical exam. EITHER I Experience : Two years of progressively responsible experience as a registered nurse in an acute care setting at a level equivalent to a San Joaquin County Staff Nurse III. OR II Education : Possession of a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, Health Science, or closely related field. Experience : One year of progressively responsible experience as a registered nurse in an acute care hospital at a level equivalent to a San Joaquin County Staff Nurse III. AND Licenses: Current registration as a nurse in the State of California.(A copy of RN license must be submitted with employment application.) KNOWLEDGE Theory, techniques, and practices of nursing; new developments in patient care, particularly in area of specialization; skills specific to clinical scope of practice; the nursing process; nursing staffing patterns; principles and practices of employee supervision; health care safety principles and practices. ABILITY Supervise and assist members of the health care team; maintain a high standard of care; deal with patients empathetically and respectfully while performing treatments prescribed; instruct patients in self care and preventative health strategies; follow oral and written instructions of technical and professional nature in accurately; establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; establish and maintain effective customer service; maintain accurate records and prepare routine reports; develop and implement individualized care plans for patients; coordinate the several types of services which may be necessary for appropriate care; assist other staff in understanding current psycho-physiological aspects of illness; set priorities; work accurately under pressure; interpret policies and procedures; teach clinical skills; develop basic teaching plans; participate effectively in performance improvement processes; provide and promote a positive learning environment . PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS Mobility - Constant walking; frequent operation of a keyboard; standing for long periods of time, pushing/pulling, bending and squatting; occasional sitting for long periods of time, running, climbing stairs and climbing; Frequency of Lifting -Frequent restraining lifting/turning of heavy objects or people; Visual Requirements -Constant need for overall vision, color and depth perception, hand/eye coordination, and field of vision/peripheral vision; frequent reading and close up work; Dexterity -Frequent holding, reaching, grasping, repetitive motion and writing; Hearing/Talking - Constant hearing of normal speech; frequent hearing and talking on telephone or radio; occasional hearing of faint sounds and talking over public address; Emotional/Psychological Factors -Constant concentration and public contact; occasional exposure to hazardous materials, frequent exposure emergency situations, including trauma, grief and death, decision making, working weekends and nights; occasional work at heights, working alone and overtime ;Environmental Conditions -Frequent exposure to assaultive behavior by clients; occasional exposure to noise, cold/heat, and hazardous materials, dirt, dust, smoke, fumes and poor ventilation. BENEFITS Health Insurance : San Joaquin County provides full-time employees and part-time employees eligible for benefits with a choice of three health plans: a Kaiser Plan, a Select Plan, and a Premier Plan. Employees pay a portion of the cost of the premiums.Dependent coverage is available for all plans. Dental Insurance : The County provides employees with a choice of two dental plans: Delta Dental and United Health Care-Select Managed Care Direct Compensation Plan. There is no cost for employee only coverage in either plan; dependent coverage is available at the employee's expense. Vision Insurance : The County provides vision coverage through Vision Service Plan (VSP). There is no cost for employee only coverage; dependent coverage is available at the employee's expense. For more detailed information on the County's benefits program, visit our website at www.sjgov.org under Human Resources/Benefits. Life Insurance : The County provides eligible employees with life insurance coverage as follows: 1 but less than 3 years of continuous service: $1,000 3 but less than 5 years of continuous service: $3,000 5 but less than 10 years of continuous service: $5,000 10 years of continuous service or more: $10,000 Employees may purchase additional term life insurance up to a maximum of $200,000 at the group rate. 125 Flexible Benefits Plan : This is a voluntary program that allows employees to use pre-tax dollars to pay for health-related expenses that are not paid by a medical, dental or vision plan (Health Flexible Spending Account $2550 annual limit with a $500 carry over); and dependent care costs (Dependent Care Assistance Plan $5000 annual limit). Retirement Plan : Employees of the County are covered by the County Retirement Act of 1937. Please visit the San Joaquin County Employees' Retirement Association (SJCERA) at www.sjcera.org for more information. NOTE: If you are receiving a retirement allowance from another California county covered by the County Employees' Retirement Act of 1937 or from any governmental agency covered by the California Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS), you are advised to contact the Retirement Officer of the Retirement Plan from which you retired to determine what effect employment in San Joaquin County would have on your retirement allowance. Deferred Compensation : The County maintains a deferred compensation plan under Section 457 of the IRS code. You may annually contribute $18,000 or 100% of your includible compensation, whichever is less. Individuals age 50 or older may contribute to their plan, up to $24,000. The Roth IRA (after tax) is also now available. Vacation : Maximum earned vacation is 15 days each year up to 10 years; 20 days after 10 years; and 23 days after 20 years. Accrual rate is prorated for part-time employees eligible for benefits. Holiday : 14 paid holidays per year. Educational Leave : Each fiscal year, department heads grant 40 hours to full-time employees or 24 hours to part-time employees eligible for benefits of educational leave that are not carried beyond the end of the fiscal year. Sick Leave : 12 working days of sick leave annually with unlimited accumulation. Sick leave incentive : An employee is eligible to receive eight hours administrative leave if the leave balance equals at least one-half of the cumulative amount that the employee is eligible to accrue. The employee must also be on payroll during the entire calendar year. Bereavement Leave : 3 days of paid leave for the death of an immediate family member, 2 additional days of accrued leave for death of employee's spouse, domestic partner, parent or child. Merit Salary Increase : New employees will receive the starting salary, which is the first step of the salary range. After employees serve 52 weeks (2080 hours) on each step of the range (1840 hours for part-time employees), they are eligible for a merit increase to the next step. Standby Pay : Employees designated by appointing authority to be in standby status is compensated at 33.33% of their regular hourly rate. Educational Supplement: Any bargaining unit nurse who meets at least one of the following criteria will receive an Educational Supplement equal to 5% of their base salary: For those classifications that require an Associate's Degree of Nursing, the nurse has a Bachelor's of Science in Nursing. (Nurses who work in Mental Health may substitute a Bachelor's Degree in Pyschology or Social Worker for a degree in Nursing.) For those classifications that require a Bachelor's of Science in Nursing, the nurse has a Master's of Science in Nursing. Possess National or approved International certification in the specialty area in which the nurse currently is assigned. Possess CCRN Certification and active ACLS Certificate. Provide proof of completion of a critical care class and active ACLS Certificate. License/Certificate Fees : The County provides reimbursement for specific classifications under the CNA MOU for fees required to renew State required license/certification. Fees associated with initial license/certification will not be covered. Pre-Employment Physical Exam : If required, will be conducted at San Joaquin County General Hospital at no cost to the employee. Job Sharing : Any regular, permanent full-time employee may agree to job-share a position, subject to approval by a Department Head and the Director of Human Resources. Educational Reimbursement Program : The County offers an Educational Reimbursement Program. Eligible employees (civil service and part-time eligible for benefits) may be reimbursed for career-related course work taken on the employee's own time up to $850 per fiscal year; an employee enrolled in an approved degree program may be reimbursed up to$800 per semester for a maximum of $1600 per fiscal yearper fiscal year. Parking Supplemental Downtown Stockton : The County contributes up to $17 per pay period for employees who pay for parking and are assigned to work in the Downtown Core Area. School Activities : Employees may take up to 40 hours per year, but not more than eight (8) hours per month, to participate in their children's school activities. Selection Procedures Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will go through the following examination process: Written Exam : The civil service written exam is a multiple choice format. If the written exam is administered alone, it will be 100% of the overall score. Candidates must achieve a minimum rating of 70% in order to be placed on the eligible list. Oral Exam : The oral exam is a structured interview process that will assess the candidate's education, training, and experience and may include a practical exercise. The oral exam selection process is not a hiring interview. A panel of up to four people will determine the candidate's score and rank for placement on the eligible list. Top candidates from the eligible list are referred for hiring interviews. If the oral exam is administered alone, it will be 100% of the overall score. Candidates must achieve a minimum rating of 70% in order to be placed on the eligible list. Written & Oral Exam: If both a written exam and an oral exam is administered, the written exam is weighted at 60% and the oral exam is weighted at 40% unless otherwise indicated on the announcement. Candidates must achieve a minimum rating of 70% on each examination in order to be placed on the eligible list. Rate-out: A rate-out is an examination that involves a paper rating of the candidate's application using the following criteria: education, training, and experience. Candidates will not be scheduled for the rate-out process. Note: The rating of 70 referred to may be the same or other than an arithmetic 70% of the total possible points. 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. Veteran's Points : Eligible veterans, unmarried widows and widowers of veterans of the United States Armed Forces who have been honorably discharged and who have served during wartime shall be given veteran's points in initial appointment to County service. Eligible veterans receive 5 points and eligible disabled veterans receive 10 points. Disabled veterans must submit a recent award letter stating a 10% service connected disability issued by the United States Veterans Administration. Note: A copy of your DD214 showing the discharge type must be received in the Human Resources by the date of the examination. Acceptable wartime service dates: September 16, 1940 to December 31, 1946 June 27, 1950 to January 31, 1955 August 5, 1964 to May 7, 1975 Persian Gulf War, August 2, 1990, through a date to be set by law or Presidential Proclamation. Eligible Lists: Candidates who pass the examination will be placed on an eligible list for that classification. Eligible lists are effective for one year, but may be extended up to two additional years by the Civil Service Commission. Certification/Referral: Names from the eligible list will be referred to the hiring department by the following methods. Rule of the Rank: The top three ranks will be referred for hiring interviews. If there are less than 5 names in the top three ranks the next rank is referred. This applies only to open competitive recruitments. Rule of Five: The top five names will be referred for hiring interviews. This applies only to department or countywide promotional examination. 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, grand parent, grand child 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 Head 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 currentemployment opportunitiesplease callour 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: 12/12/2019 11:59:00 PM

Definition and Class Characteristics Interested in joining a fast paced work environment filled with caring professionals dedicated to improving the lives of vulnerable community members?  The Nevada County Behavioral Health Department is looking for a Limited-Term Behavioral Health Nurse I or II to work as part of a clinical team that includes a supervisor, psychiatrist, case manager, therapist, and another nurse. This person provides support for medication refills, nursing assessments, assisting psychiatrists in daily duties, and coordinating services within the clinical team as well as with primary care and other agencies.    We have a friendly, nurturing work environment and we enjoy the privilege of serving individuals with serious mental illness.   The work is always interesting and provides opportunities for collaborative, creative problem solving.  We hire individuals who are not only caring but also bring a sense of humor and fun at the right time. The eligible list established from this recruitment will be used to fill full-time, regular, and limited term positions. Limited term positions are offered the same level of benefits as a regular position, but the term ends on June 30 of each fiscal year and the continuation of such position is contingent upon continued grant funding. Under general supervision, provides medication support services and assists in the evaluation/auditing of behavioral health services and provides documentation to comply with Federal, State, Medicare and Medi-Cal regulations; and performs related work as required.   This class differs from the class of Public Health Nurse in that incumbents are required to exercise considerable independent judgment and initiative in providing behavioral health services through medication support and the Quality Management Unit of the Behavioral Health Department. Knowledge and application of quality management standards and regulations are essential functions of this position.   Behavioral Health Nurse I: This is the entry level class in this series. Incumbents develop skills in medication support and quality management standards and techniques.  Under general supervision, incumbents administer oral and/or injectable medications, observe and record client response to medication, and provide medication education.   Examples of Duties Essential: Behavioral Health Nurse I: Prepares and administers oral and/or injectable medications in accordance with a physician's order; monitors and records patient response to medication and documents any adverse reactions to medication; instructs clients/family/caregiver on safe and effective use of medications Audits medical records, department records and contract providers to assure compliance with Federal, State, Medi-Cal and Medicare standards Assists Quality Management Coordinator in training office staff and clinicians in Medi-Cal/Medicare documentation standards; reviews and monitors non-compliant medical records Knowledge and Skills Required NOTE:  The required level and scope of the following knowledge and skills relate to the level of the position as defined in the class characteristics.   Knowledge of: Principles and practices of general and psychiatric nursing as defined by the State of California licensing requirements Federal, State and local laws and regulations governing behavioral health/ drug/alcohol documentation requirements Quality assurance/improvement standards and risk management requirements Automated medical record requirements Techniques and methods used in crisis intervention with behaviorally ill clients and/or families Methods used to communicate with behaviorally ill individuals Medical and psychiatric terminology First aid methods and procedures Thorough knowledge of medicines, narcotics and psychotropic drugs used in the treatment of behaviorally ill Principles of management, supervision and training Skill in: Reviewing and evaluating medical records to determine compliance with Medi-Cal, Medicare, State and Federal requirements Training clinicians on auditing requirements Providing clear and concise documentation in reports, correspondence and other written materials Exercising sound independent judgement within established guidelines Working effectively with individuals and families to assist them in obtaining satisfactory outcomes of health problems Establishing and maintaining cooperative effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work Administering oral and/or injectable medications and observing, monitoring and recording response to therapy and any adverse effects Conducting clinical assessments and evaluations and effectively communicating results to medical staff Operating computer programs including word processing, data base and spreadsheets Operating office equipment including copy machine, fax and typewriter Education and Experience Required COPIES OF DEGREES, TRANSCRIPTS, CERTIFICATES OR LICENSES LISTED AS REQUIRED IN THIS SECTION MUST BE ATTACHED TO THE APPLICATION Behavioral Health Nurse I: Equivalent to Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in nursing or related field and one year of experience under qualified supervision in a behavioral health program. Quality management experience is preferred. Licenses and Certificates: Possession of a valid license as a Registered Nurse issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing. Possession of a valid driver's license within 30 days of hire.   Physical Demands and Working Conditions: Mobility to work in a standard office environment, use standard office equipment and attend off-site meetings, and to bend, reach, and grasp; strength to lift, carry and position supplies and equipment; manual dexterity and sense of touch to conduct physical health assessments and give injections; vision to read handwritten and printed materials and a computer screen and to examine and observe patients; hearing and speech to communicate in person and by telephone.   Some accommodations may be made for some physical demands for otherwise qualified individuals who require and request such accommodations.   Other Requirements: This class description lists the major duties and requirements of the job and is not all-inclusive.  Not all duties are necessarily performed by each incumbent.  Incumbents may be expected to perform job-related duties other than those contained in this document and may be required to have specific job-related knowledge and skills.    Closing Date/Time: 12/12/2019 5:00 PM Pacific

Position Information Under general direction, the Social Worker Supervisor I plans, organizes and supervises social service and employment staff engaged in providing information and referral services, adult protective services, in-home supportive services, home placement services, child protective services, emergency response services and/or employment services; performs other related work as assigned. Social Worker Supervisor I is the first supervisory level in the series. Social Worker Supervisor I differs from the next lower classification of Social Worker IV in that the former is the first line supervisor. Social Worker Supervisor I differs from Social Worker Supervisor II in that the latter is at the second supervisory level and requires a Master's degree. SUPERVISION EXERCISED AND RECEIVED Incumbents in the Social Worker Supervisor I classification generally receive direction from a Program Manager or other management level classification. A Social Worker Supervisor I, supervises a variety of Social Workers, clerical and technical staff, but does not supervise employees in positions that require a master's degree pursuant to California Department of Social Services (CDSS) Manual of Policy and Procedures (MPP) Division 31 regulations (31.070). MERCED COUNTY SUPERVISING SOCIAL WORKER I CLASS SPECIFICATION Minimum Qualifications Pattern 1: Three (3) years of full-time experience performing journey level social work case management duties* in a Social Worker II classification in an Interagency Merit System (IMS) county; (Substitution: One year of graduate work in social work or counseling may substitute for one year of the required experience.) OR Pattern 2: One (1) year of full-time experience performing advanced journey level social work case management duties in a Social Worker III classification in an Interagency Merit System (IMS) county. OR Pattern 3: Four (4) years of full-time experience performing social work case management duties. *Qualifying social work case management includes direct case work management, such as: assessment, evaluation; conducting investigations of abuse and neglect; preparing court reports; responsibility for a long term caseload, monitoring compliance through home calls and other personal contact; collaboration with other agencies and linking clients to resources and programs; development of a case plan, modification of case plans as needed/required; and authority to impose sanctions or implement actions that impact services. Supplemental Information EXAMPLES OF DUTIES: Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Plans, assigns, supervises, coaches, mentors, and reviews the work of employees engaged in the delivery or employment and social services; consults with and guides social workers in providing counseling, support and guidance to clients with complex or specialized needs; may be required to work or supervise on-call. Monitors the work of assigned staff and insures proper progress and carrying out of casework assignments, such as assessments, reassessments, service plans, maintenance of activity records, quality control, and required investigations. Discusses or interprets regulations, rules, policies and programs to clients, applicants, staff and the general public. Participates in Agency committees concerned with improvement of Department services. Accompanies new social workers in the field for their first on-call shift. Has responsibility for Court activities and casework; reviews, edits, and approves court reports. Reviews and approves reports of abuse; suggests or approves placements; may provide information to law enforcement or district attorneys; may testify in court; support witnesses and victims who must testify in court. Serves as a technical expert in specialized areas of social casework. Develops public relations materials and presentations. Assists and participates in the development of in-service staff development programs. Conducts studies and provides assessments of community social service needs. Represents the Merced County Human Services Agency in contacts with community organizations and groups. On call for decision making and consultation on holidays, weekends and after hours as assigned. Reviews and approves forms, applications, court reports, placements, reports of abuse, and other documents to verify information or determine proper course of actions; reassesses and modifies case plans. Selects, trains, evaluates, and disciplines subordinate staff. Documents and addresses clients' concerns and complaints. Facilitates communications between staff and management; communicates department expectations and activities, policy changes, and regulatory changes; evaluates and recommends service delivery improvements. Establishes and maintains effective working relationships and trust with staff, clients, family members, community organizations and the public; collaborates with service providers; facilitates a work environment favoring teamwork, collaboration and mutual respect. Ensures all services are delivered in a respectful, culturally sensitive and appropriate manner and in conformance with agency, state and federal requirements. Maintains confidential information in accordance with legal standards and/or County regulations; performs all duties in conformance with the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) Code of Ethics. SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Essential functions may include, but are not limited to, the following: Operate a personal computer and other modern office equipment, including repetitive hand and arm motions. Frequent use of hand-eye coordination Frequently sit for extended periods Occasionally operate a motor vehicle Communicate effectively with others in person and over the telephone. Analyze data, interpret policies, procedures and regulations, develop appropriate conclusions, and prepare reports. Meet deadlines under stressful conditions. Resolve conflicts and respond appropriately to complaints. Complete multiple priority projects with conflicting deadlines. Establish, implement and achieve goals and objectives. Maintain confidential information in accordance with legal standards and/or County regulations; performs all duties in conformance with the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) Code of Ethics. Represent the County with the community and other agencies. Make presentations. Train, evaluate and supervise staff. Regular attendance is an essential function. Knowledge desired may include, but is not limited to, the following: The functions, purposes and programs of public social service agencies. Principles and programs of public social service administration. Principles of program funding and claim requirements. Social research methods. Principles, methods, and resources in the field of public health, mental hygiene, education, correction and rehabilitation as they relate to public social services. Welfare and Institutions Code, including Juvenile Court Rules. Methods and techniques of supervision, training and of casework consultation to staff members. The laws, rules and regulations governing the operation of public social service agencies. Principles of community organization and resource development. Resources available in the community for referral or utilization in social service programs. Public personnel administration, including equal employment opportunity. Principles of supervision, training, and staff evaluation. Instructional techniques used in field placements. Automated case management system utilized with the California Department of Social services. Legal background is desirable for Supervisor assigned to Court Unit. Principles and practices of supervision, training, mentoring, motivating, casework consultation, and peer counseling. Principles and practices of organization, workload management and time management. Principles and practices of note taking, report writing, and English composition, grammar, punctuation, and spelling. Abilities may include, but are not limited to, the following: Plan, organize and direct the work of professional social work and other staff. Analyze case problems, evaluate the effectiveness of staff efforts, and provide consultation to staff in solving problems. Perform a variety of specialized social research and prepare reports. Effectively represent the Human Services Agency in contacts with the public, community organizations, and other government agencies. Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted during the course of work. Understand the principles of operating a complex automated child welfare case management system and peripheral equipment. Exercise sound judgment when organizing, directing, and prioritizing unit activities. Mentor, counsel, and collaborate with staff and foster an environment of teamwork, mutual respect and professionalism. Act effectively in stressful situations. Respect cultural differences. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION A valid California driver's license and DMV clearance may be required at the time of appointment. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to a disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Applicants for positions within the Human Services Agency are subject to a criminal history background check. Government agencies accessing US government information, which include federal tax information must ensure that background investigation requirements for all agency employees and contractors that have access to federal tax information are consistent to the IRS background investigation requirements for access to federal tax information. A background check may be required if the position requires access to these types of records. Background requirements consist of three components which include, fingerprinting, citizenship verification and local law enforcement checks. State agencies must conduct investigation during time of hire and ensure a reinvestigation is conducted 10 years from the date of the previous background investigation for each employee that has access to federal tax information. EXAMINATION INFORMATION If supplemental questions are included as a part of this job bulletin, applicants may be rated based upon their responses to the supplemental questions. If rated, only those that are determined to be highly qualified will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process. SPECIAL TESTING ARRANGEMENTS Special testing arrangements may be made to accommodate applicants for disability, military, or religious reasons. If you require such arrangements, please contact CalHR at mssprogram@calhr.ca.gov or 916-323-2360 upon notification that your application has been approved. Documentation from medical, military, school, or church officials outlining the accommodation request must be received by our office a minimum of five business days prior to a scheduled examination. VETERANS PREFERENCE If you would like to have Veteran's preference points included as part of the application packet, please attach a copy of your DD-214 form. PLEASE NOTE: Applicants, who receive a passing score on a written or oral examination, shall be eligible to receive credit for an additional five (5) points to be added to the final examination score. Veteran's preference is allowed only on initial entrance into County service and shall not affect the order of eligibility on any other employment lists. For the purpose of this section, a veteran is one who has received an honorable discharge from active duty, and has served: 1. During one of the following wartime or equivalent periods: Sept. 11, 2001 to End of Operation Iraqi Freedom Aug. 2, 1990 to Jan. 2, 1992 Jan. 31, 1955 to Oct. 15, 1976 2. During peacetime for which service a campaign or expeditionary medal has been authorized by the Government of the United States and where discharge was under honorable conditions. This would include Lebanon, Grenada and Southwest Asia. A copy of the discharge form (DD-214) shall be submitted to CalHR MSS for each position applied for, along with an application for employment requesting such preference, on or before the final filing date specified on the job announcement. Failure to submit the required credentials (DD-214) prior to the final filing date will be deemed a waiver of credits. ABOUT MERCED COUNTY Merced County is located in the northern part of the San Joaquin Valley in central California, an area earning worldwide acclaim for its rich agriculture, and spans from the coastal ranges to the foothills of Yosemite National Park. The City of Merced, the self-proclaimed Gateway to Yosemite, has a population of approximately 81,102, yet retains the charm of a small town with amenities routinely found in larger communities. Merced's revitalized downtown is emerging as the entertainment center of the area. The County is representative of the rural heartland and Gold Rush remnants underpinning the state's heritage. It is a peaceful, quiet, and friendly area with an abundance of beautiful bike paths, and offers choices of higher education in UC Merced and Merced College. Closing Date/Time: Continuous

EXAM NUMBER b8163A FIRST DAY OF FILING: 04/26/2016at 8:00 A.M. This examination willremain open until needs of the service are met and is subject to closure without prior notice. TYPE OF RECRUITMENT Open Competitive Job Opportunity DEFINITION Provides specialized services to departmental multi-disciplinary teams, other County departments, and community agencies in the delivery of mental health treatment. CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS Positions allocable to this senior-level class are assigned to a line operation responsible for the delivery of psychological rehabilitation, case management and/or Psychiatric Emergency Service of the Department of Mental Health or to a hospital or clinic of the Department of Health Services. Incumbents assigned to Mental Health Department program support and training provide consultation and training to departmental staff or to staff of other departments and agencies. Incumbents assigned to line operations work as team leaders reporting to a mental health clinical program manager or a physician manager. Positions allocable to hospitals or clinics of the Department of Health Services report to a psychiatrist or other licensed physician, apsychologist, or work at the direction of a rehabilitation therapist, social worker, or registered nurse. Incumbents are typically responsible for providing technical direction to less experienced psychiatric technicians and providing care and protective services to clients most prone to assaultive behavior or requiring more extensive monitoring and review of their condition and progress. Essential Job Functions Administers, either orally or by injection, prescribed medications to clients in acute psychiatric settings. Interviews the clients, family members, and friends to obtain collateral information that may have bearing on the clients, treatment. Makes program services referrals for persons identified as mentally ill. Conducts the auditing of client records for compliance with documentation guidelines. Participates in multidisciplinary team conferences and collaborates with other mental health staff to develop the most effective treatment plan. Provides direct client care, completes required documentation, updates treatment team regarding client progress. Provides client, family members and significant others with referrals and linkage to community resources. Provides consultation to community agencies in the utilization of mental health and support services provided by directly operated clinics, in-patient facilitiesand contractors of the department. Provides in-service training todepartmental staff and volunteers in the identification and treatment of mentally disordered individuals, principles of crisis intervention and management of assaultive behavior. Participates as a memberof a Crisis Response Team in an inpatient psychiatric setting. Coordinate the activities of a Psychiatric Mobile Response Team or similar service team with law enforcement, courts, schools and other agencies, to assist and evaluate clients who are deemed to be a danger to themselves or others. Serve as a member of a Homeless Outreach and Engagement Team, providing initial assessments in the field and linking homeless mentally ill to mental health services. Coordinate the work of Psychiatric Technicians or others in the delivery of mental health services at an in-patient or out-patient facility. Coordinate or develop psychological rehabilitation programs for the chronically and persistently mentally ill. Lead and provide technical supervision tolower-level psychiatric techniciansand support staff assigned to provide mental health services at an inpatient or outpatient facility. Serve as mental health service gatekeeper at the mental health ACCESS and Telecommunications Center, performing triage on caller requests for service, referringcaller to an appropriate treatment source, and/or dispatching a psychiatric mobile response team. Assists Psychiatrists in completing and checking for accuracy on Treatment Authorization Request (TAR)and Prior Authorization (PA) forms. Promptly responds to phone calls / walk ins from clients regarding medication-related issues (i.e. medication side effects, pharmacy dispensing issues, refill needs) and consults with Psychiatrists and/or Register Nurses regarding those issues. Maintains medication inventory, organization, expiration dates, room/refrigerator temperature logs in the Medication Room. Orders supplies for Medication Room (i.e. sharps containers, syringes, needles, gloves, alcohol swabs, etc.) Maintains a caseload of clients and facilitate routine follow up and case management services as needed. Works in conjunction with other team members to facilitate services within Care Clinic Model. Prepares and signs the application for immediate 72-hour detention of disturbed psychiatric clients if Lanterman-Petris-Short (LPS) designated by theOffice of Medical Director. Requirements MINIMUMREQUIREMENTS Two years ofexperience at the level of Psychiatric Technician II in the County of Los Angeles * . LICENSE(S) REQUIRED Possession of a current, active and validCalifornia State License to practice as a Psychiatric Technician ** . Some positions in this classification, depending upon assignment, require possession of a valid California Class C Driver License to perform job-related essential functions. Candidates offered these positions will be required to show proof of a valid driver license before appointment. PHYSICAL CLASS 4 - Arduous . Involves frequent heavy lifting over 25 pounds, often combined with bending, twisting, or working on irregular surfaces; and occasionally requires extraordinary physical activity. SPECIALREQUIREMENT INFORMATION * Experience at the level ofLos Angeles County's class of Psychiatric Technician II is defined as: Actively participates with professional staff members in the delivery of mental health services or the delivery of indirect and direct patient care to clients who are mentally ill or emotionally disturbed. ** Applicants must submit a legible copy of official proof of the required license at the time offiling or within 15 calendar days from the time of application submission. Additional Information EXAMINATION CONTENT An evaluation of experience based upon application and Supplemental Questionnaire information weighted 100% Candidates must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher in order to be placed on the eligible register. ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION Applications will be processed on an "as-received" basis and those receiving a passing score will be promulgated to the eligible register accordingly. The names of candidates receiving a passing grade in the examination will be placed on the eligibleregister in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months following the date of promulgation. Retake: No person may compete for this examination more than once in a twelve (12) month period. SPECIAL INFORMATION Past and present mental health clients and family members are encouraged to apply. AVAILABLE SHIFT Appointees may be required to work any shift, including evenings, nights, weekends and holidays. VACANCY INFORMATION The eligible register for this examination will be used to fillvacancies in the Department of Mental Health. APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION Applicants are required to complete and submitan online Los Angeles County Employment Applicationin order tobe considered for this examination. Paper applications, resumes,orany unsoliciteddocuments will not be accepted in lieu of completing the online application and Supplemental Questionnaire. We must receive your application by 5:00 pm,Pacific Standard Time (PST), on the last day of filing. INSTRUCTIONS FOR FILING ONLINE Apply online by clicking on the "Apply" tab for this posting. Applicants must complete and submit their online applications and upload required documents (e.g.License, Resume,etc.) as attachment(s) during application submission, or send byemailto exams@dmh.lacounty.gov within15 calendar days from date of application submission. Indicate the Exam Title on the subject line when sending required documents by email. The acceptance of your application will depend on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the Selection Requirements. Utilizing verbiage from bulletin, class specifications, andminimum requirementsserving as your description of duties will not be sufficient to meet requirements. Doing so may result in an incomplete application andyou may be disqualified . Your online application must show complete license, education and work experience information necessary to evaluate your qualifications. Licenseinformation section must show title of license, license number, original date of issue, and expiration date. Education information section must include name and address of school attended,complete dates attended,name of course/s taken,number of units earned, and degree/s earned. Work experience sectionmust include job title, employer name and address, name of work area/facility, actual payrolltitle held and not the working and/or functional titles, from/to dates of employment including month, day and year, total number of months, total number of hours worked per week- not a range of hours(full or part-time), complete and detailed description of related job duties. If range of hours is provided, experience will be prorated based on the lowest number of hours worked per week.Listeach job experience separately. All information is subject to verification . Applications may berejected at any stageof the selection process. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER LANGUAGE All applicants must enter a valid social security number at the time of filing. Entering anything other than a valid social security number (i.e. 000-00-0000, 111-11-1111, etc.) will result in an automatic rejection of your application. COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT LIBRARIES For candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County. NO SHARING USER ID AND PASSWORD All applicants must file their applications online using their own user ID and password. Using a family member or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record. DEPARTMENT CONTACT Department Contact Name: Irene San, Exam Analyst Department Contact Phone: 213-972-7034 or 213-972-7037 Department Contact Email: exams@dmh.lacounty.gov ADA Coordinator Phone: 213-972-7034 Teletype Phone: 800-735-2922 California Relay Services Phone: 800-735-2922 Closing Date/Time: Continuous

Position Information Under general direction, the Social Worker IV performs casework of an advanced nature dealing with complex individual and family problems; undertakes intensive treatment plans and counseling requiring professional knowledge and training; performs other related work as assigned. Social Worker IV requires a Master's degree and social work case management experience in a public or private social services agency. This is the highest non-supervisory level in the series. Incumbents perform casework requiring the application of high level and sophisticated social services expertise and techniques, generally in areas such as adult and child protective services. Social Worker IV differs from the next higher class of Social Worker Supervisor I in that the latter is the first supervisory level. Social Worker IV differs from Social Worker III in that the latter does not require both a Master's degree and qualifying experience. SUPERVISION EXERCISED AND RECEIVED Social Worker IVreceives supervision from a Social Worker Supervisor or other higher-level supervisor or manager pursuant to California Department of Social Services (CDSS) Manual of Policy and Procedures (MPP) Division 31 regulations (31.070). A Social Worker IVmay provide lead direction to lower level Social Workers or service employees. Examples of Duties Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Performs case studies for the purpose of assessing problems and determining appropriate types and methods of treatment. Develops intensive long or short-term treatment plans, which require a comprehensive fund of professional knowledge with the aim of improving or restoring individual or family functioning. Ensures all services are delivered in a respectful, culturally sensitive and appropriate manner and in conformance with agency, state and federal requirements. Acts as a casework consultant to staff members without professional training. Functions at a highly skilled level in such areas as counseling, protective services, medical social work, family services, community organization and research. May perform the following specific types of counseling: marital, family inter-relationship, protective services for children or adults incapable of self-care. Investigates and provides services to children where their physical or emotional welfare is involved such as cases of neglect, abuse, emotional or behavioral problems, physical or mental disabilities, or other health conditions involving a child's personality; unmarried parenthood; conflict in parent-child relationships; lack of proper guardianship of a child; problems in school or community relationships; inadequate child care arrangements by working parents or the absence of one parent from the home and its effects on the stability of the child's home. Receives reports of children, dependent adults and elderly abuse; investigates allegations by conducting interviews with victims and others; assesses situations to protect vulnerable adults and children and recommends, implements and monitors alternate placement, may remove children from unsafe situations; may provide information to law enforcement or district attorneys; may be required to work on-call; may testify in court; supports witnesses and victims who must testify in court. Assesses prospective foster and adoptive parents; matches children with adoptive/foster parents, and counsels foster and adoptive families. Refers clients to other staff members or to community resources for direct and intensive services and specialized counseling; advocates on clients behalf for most appropriate services including enabling services. Coordinates and directly monitors family visitations to assess progress toward the case plan goals. Interprets and explains rules, regulations and policies to clients and applicants. Maintains casework records and handles relevant correspondence. Develops and prepares court report, case plans, case narratives and safety plans in automated computer systems. Operates a personal computer and other office equipment; enters and retrieves data and narratives from automated computer systems. Prepares and maintains case records and databases; communicates decisions, timelines, recommendations, and case plans to clients, families, and service providers. Communicates effectively with clients and others in writing, in person, and over the telephone. Analyzes data, interprets directions, procedures and regulations, and develops appropriate responses. Performs job duties under stressful conditions and emergency situations. Responds appropriately to situations. Maintains confidential information in accordance with legal standards and/or County regulations; performs all duties in conformance with the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) Code of Ethics. Performs related duties as assigned. EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS Knowledge of: Principles and practices of organization, workload management, and time management. Principles and practices of note taking, report writing, English composition, grammar, punctuation, and spelling. Phone etiquette and interview techniques. Principles and practices of counseling, bio-psychosocial assessments and therapy. Physical and mental health principles and the impact on the personality. Local socio-economic conditions, trends, and current problems and methodology in the field of public social services. Basic principles and techniques of interviewing and recording the social casework. Laws, rules, and regulations governing the operation of the public welfare agency and the role and responsibilities of a social worker. Community organizations and social problems calling for the use of public and private community resources. Basic principles involved in the nature, growth and development of personality, and in-group processes. Basic principles of individual and group behavior. Current issues in the field of social welfare. Principles of analysis and problem-solving methodology. Basic public welfare programs on the Federal, State, and local level. General principles of public assistance policies and programs. Medical, legal, economic, and social management needs of individuals and families with special medical needs such as HIV disease, drug dependency, the medically fragile child, Alzheimer's, and the terminally ill. Strategies and protocols surrounding crisis intervention techniques such as voice modulation and assessing the potential for suicide. Psychopathology, the different types of mental illness diagnoses, how mental illness affects human behavior and mental health services and treatments utilized by clients. Signs, stages and dynamics of abuse, and the effects of abuse on child/adult development and behavior. Signs and symptoms of alcohol and drug use/abuse in adults and children and the effects on families. Standards for maintaining clients safely in home; options for placement; effects of removing clients from unsafe situations. Ability to: Apply the principles of child psychology and family relationships. Evaluate personal psychological factors in the child and/or family's situation. Recognize signs of abuse for children, the elderly and dependent adults; assess risk factors and potential dangers to clients. Act effectively in stressful situations. Demonstrate skill in the more difficult casework areas. Accept and use consultative supervision. Analyze situations and adopt effective courses of action. Apply existing laws, rules and regulations to welfare department operations and interpret and explain to the applicant, recipient, or others public social services programs, policies, rules and regulations. Develop skill in interviewing, case recording and interpretation. Interact professionally and respectfully with clients including difficult, hostile, or distressed clients. Respect cultural differences. Work constructively within a community setting and effectively use appropriate resources and services. Understand and learn the agency programs, policy and procedures. Obtain and recognize relevant and significant facts. Organize and maintain work detail. Relate and work well with agency staff, clients, and others. Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Establish and maintain client rapport on an individual basis. Maintain confidentiality in accordance with legal standards and/or county regulations. Use computers and related software. Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with agency staff, clients, and outside organizations. Minimum Qualifications Pattern 1: A Master's degree in Social Work from an accredited college or university; OR Pattern 2: A Master's degree from an accredited two (2) year counseling program*; *Qualifying counseling degrees from a two (2) year counseling program includes: Marriage and Family Therapy, Clinical Counseling, Mental Health Counseling, Addiction Counseling, Gerontology, Counseling Psychology. OR Pattern 3: One (1) year of full-time experience performing advanced journey (equivalent to a MSS SW III) level social work case management as a Social Worker in a public or private agency and Master's degree in social or behavioral science, psychology, anthropology, sociology and counseling education. Some positions may require work in Adoptions. Per the State of California Regulations, Title 22, Division 6, Chapter 9, subsection 89155, applicants for Social Worker IV and Social Worker Supervisor II positions assigned to work in Adoptions must have a Master's degree in Social Work at time of application, in order to be selected for the position. NOTE: Applicants who are within six months of graduation from a qualifying MSW program will be reviewed for further consideration; however, an eligible shall not be hired until completion and receipt of the MSW. For more information regarding the job of a Social Worker, you are invited to watch this job preview at: https://www.cpshr.us/videos/JobPreview/SocialWorkerJobPreview.wmv While the above requirements outline the minimum qualifications, applicants may be further evaluated for qualifications beyond those listed. Those applicants that are determined to be most highly qualified will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process. Supplemental Information The ability to speak, read and write Spanish in addition to English would be an asset in this position, but is not required. Employees who drive on County business to carry out job related duties must possess a valid CA Driver License for the class vehicle driven. The Department of Social Services will conduct a thorough background and reference check process which includes a Department of Justice fingerprint check. Employees must have and show their original Social Security Card and a valid CA Driver License or CA State ID on the first day of work. Government agencies accessing US government information, which include federal tax information must ensure that background investigation requirements for all agency employees and contractors that have access to federal tax information are consistent to the IRS background investigation requirements for access to federal tax information. A background check may be required if the position requires access to these types of records.Background requirements consist of three components which include, fingerprinting, citizenship verification and local law enforcement checks.Applicable agencies must conduct investigation during time of hire and ensure a reinvestigation is conducted 10 years from the date of the previous background investigation for each employee that has access to federal tax information. For additional information on benefits, visit http://www.co.monterey.ca.us/personnel/Benefits.html#sheets VETERANS PREFERENCE If you would like to request Veteran's preference points as part of the application packet, please attach a copy of your DD-214 form to your application. EXAMINATION INFORMATION If supplemental questions are included as a part of this job bulletin, applicants may be rated based upon their responses to the supplemental questions. If rated, only those that are determined to be highly qualified will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process. SPECIAL TESTING ARRANGEMENTS Special testing arrangements may be made to accommodate applicants for disability, military, or religious reasons. If you require such arrangements, please contact CalHRat mssprogram@calhr.ca.gov or 916-323-2785 upon notification that your application has been approved. Documentation from medical, military, school, or church officials outlining the accommodation request must be received by our office a minimum of five business days prior to a scheduled examination. ABOUT MONTEREY COUNTY Located on California's picturesque Pacific Coast, the County of Monterey is blessed with mild weather year-round and is home to miles of beautiful beaches, spectacular mountain ranges, groves of redwoods, low-rolling foothills, and a bountiful valley. With a population exceeding 400,000, the County is proud of its vibrant citizenry, great traditions, educational opportunities, and multicultural lifestyles. Boasting such world-renowned attractions as the spectacular Big Sur Coast, 17-Mile Drive, Monterey Bay Aquarium, Cannery Row, the Steinbeck Center, the Monterey Jazz and Blues Festivals and Pebble Beach - possibly the world's most famous golf course, it's easy to see why an estimated 4.3 million visitors a year make Monterey County their destination of choice. In addition to a thriving tourist trade, Monterey County's economy is largely based on a vigorous agricultural industry. Known as the 'salad bowl of the nation' the Salinas Valley provides fresh vegetables and salad greens to the entire country. California's 16th largest county also provides many educational opportunities for its residents including California State University at Monterey Bay, the Middlebury Institute of International Studies, the Defense Language Institute (DLI), Presidio of Monterey, and the Naval Postgraduate School (NPS). All these factors combine to make Monterey County a healthy, economically diverse region eager to foster and sustain an enriching lifestyle for its residents. ABOUT MONTEREY COUNTY SOCIAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT Monterey County Department of Social Services is seeking enthusiastic applicants, who genuinely care about the community and its members, to join its team. Careers with the Department of Social Services offer the opportunity to promote the social and economic self-reliance of individuals and families served by providing essential resources and services to low-income families, veterans, vulnerable children and adults, and disabled individuals. Monterey County Department of Social Services welcomes, values and encourages diverse voices, opinions, perspectives and backgrounds to foster an environment where all viewpoints are appreciated. The Department currently has a team of approximately 874 dedicated members serving Monterey County residents. Monterey County is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. To learn more about the Department of Social Services, go to: http://mcdss.co.monterey.ca.us/ . Closing Date/Time: Continuous

Position Information Under general direction, the Social Worker IV performs casework of an advanced nature dealing with complex individual and family problems; undertakes intensive treatment plans and counseling requiring professional knowledge and training; performs other related work as assigned. Social Worker IV requires a Master's degree and social work case management experience in a public or private social services agency. This is the highest non-supervisory level in the series. Incumbents perform casework requiring the application of high level and sophisticated social services expertise and techniques, generally in areas such as adult and child protective services. Social Worker IV differs from the next higher class of Social Worker Supervisor I in that the latter is the first supervisory level. Social Worker IV differs from Social Worker III in that the latter does not require both a Master's degree and qualifying experience. SUPERVISION EXERCISED AND RECEIVED Social Worker IV receives supervision from a Social Worker Supervisor or other higher-level supervisor or manager pursuant to California Department of Social Services (CDSS) Manual of Policy and Procedures (MPP) Division 31 regulations (31.070). A Social Worker IV may provide lead direction to lower level Social Workers or service employees. Minimum Qualifications Pattern 1: A Master's degree in Social Work from an accredited college or university; OR Pattern 2: A Master's degree from an accredited two (2) year counseling program*; *Qualifying counseling degrees from a two (2) year counseling program includes: Marriage and Family Therapy, Clinical Counseling, Mental Health Counseling, Addiction Counseling, Gerontology, Counseling Psychology. OR Pattern 3: One (1) year of full-time experience performing advanced journey (equivalent to a MSS SW III) level social work case management as a Social Worker in a public or private agency and Master's degree in social or behavioral science, psychology, anthropology, sociology and counseling education. NOTE: Applicants who anticipate completing the requirements for a qualifying Master's Degree within six months of the final filing date may apply. For more information regarding the job of a Social Worker, you are invited to watch this job preview at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WAAguTM94GA&feature=youtu.be While the above requirements outline the minimum qualifications, applicants may be further evaluated for qualifications beyond those listed. Those applicants that are determined to be most highly qualified will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process. Supplemental Information ADDITIONAL INFORMATION A valid driver license may be required at the time of appointment and employees may also be required to drive their own car, provide proof of car insurance, and a DMV clearance. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to a disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Position may require: pre-employment drug testing; physical and fingerprinting for a background investigation; ability to work a flexible work schedule; and ability to travel within the state and work out of the county. Government agencies accessing US government information, which include federal tax information must ensure that background investigation requirements for all agency employees and contractors that have access to federal tax information are consistent to the IRS background investigation requirements for access to federal tax information. A background check may be required if the position requires access to these types of records. Background requirements consist of three components which include, fingerprinting, citizenship verification and local law enforcement checks. Applicable agencies must conduct investigation during time of hire and ensure a reinvestigation is conducted 10 years from the date of the previous background investigation for each employee that has access to federal tax information. Some positions may require work in Adoptions. Per the State of California Regulations, Title 22, Division 6, Chapter 9, subsection 89155, applicants for Social Worker IV and Social Worker Supervisor II positions assigned to work in Adoptions must have a Master's degree in Social Work at time of application, in order to be selected for the position. EXAMINATION INFORMATION If supplemental questions are included as a part of this job bulletin, applicants may be rated based upon their responses to the supplemental questions. If rated, only those that are determined to be highly qualified will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process. SPECIAL TESTING ARRANGEMENTS Special testing arrangements may be made to accommodate applicants for disability, military, or for religious reasons. If you require such arrangements, please contact CPS HR Consulting at recruitmentsolutions@cpshr.us or 916-471-3507 a minimum of five business days prior to the scheduled examination date. Documentation may be required. ABOUT CALAVERAS COUNTY Calaveras County is located in the beautiful Sierra Nevada Foothills in California's historic Gold Country region. According to a USDA study, this charming and lovely area ranks 14th nationally for scenic beauty and climate. The County offers historic landmarks, rolling hills, and expansive valleys and is known for its friendly communities. The County is dotted with charming, historic Gold Rush towns. With elevations ranging from nearly sea level to over 8,000 feet, you can literally ski in the morning and then play golf at one of five championship courses in the afternoon without ever leaving the County. And if you're hoping to have ready access to a body of water to satisfy your fondness for swimming, fishing, or boating, you're in luck - Calaveras County is home to five large foothill reservoirs. For wine enthusiasts and foodies, there are over 20 wine tasting rooms, and a myriad of high quality dining experiences for every taste. Regardless of your favorite season, you'll experience the best of it here - from snow in the Winter to gorgeous Spring flowers and everything in between. Closing Date/Time: Continuous

Position Information Under general direction, the Social Worker IV performs casework of an advanced nature dealing with complex individual and family problems; undertakes intensive treatment plans and counseling requiring professional knowledge and training; performs other related work as assigned. Social Worker IV requires a Master's degree and social work case management experience in a public or private social services agency. This is the highest non-supervisory level in the series. Incumbents perform casework requiring the application of high level and sophisticated social services expertise and techniques, generally in areas such as adult and child protective services. Social Worker IV differs from the next higher class of Social Worker Supervisor I in that the latter is the first supervisory level. Social Worker IV differs from Social Worker III in that the latter does not require both a Master's degree and qualifying experience. SUPERVISION EXERCISED AND RECEIVED Social Worker IV receives supervision from a Social Worker Supervisor or other higher-level supervisor or manager pursuant to California Department of Social Services (CDSS) Manual of Policy and Procedures (MPP) Division 31 regulations (31.070). A Social Worker IV may provide lead direction to lower level Social Workers or service employees. Minimum Qualifications Pattern 1: A Master's degree in Social Work from an accredited college or university; OR Pattern 2: A Master's degree from an accredited two (2) year counseling program*; *Qualifying counseling degrees from a two (2) year counseling program includes: Marriage and Family Therapy, Clinical Counseling, Mental Health Counseling, Addiction Counseling, Gerontology, Counseling Psychology. OR Pattern 3: One (1) year of full-time experience performing advanced journey (equivalent to a MSS SW III) level social work case management as a Social Worker in a public or private agency and Master's degree in social or behavioral science, psychology, anthropology, sociology and counseling education. NOTE: Applicants who anticipate completing the requirements for a qualifying Master's Degree within six months of the final filing date may apply. For more information regarding the job of a Social Worker, you are invited to watch this job preview at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WAAguTM94GA&feature=youtu.be While the above requirements outline the minimum qualifications, applicants may be further evaluated for qualifications beyond those listed. Those applicants that are determined to be most highly qualified will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process. Supplemental Information ADDITIONAL INFORMATION A valid driver license may be required at the time of appointment and employees may also be required to drive their own car, provide proof of car insurance, and a DMV clearance. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to a disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Position may require pre-employment fingerprinting for a background investigation. Government agencies accessing US government information, which include federal tax information must ensure that background investigation requirements for all agency employees and contractors that have access to federal tax information are consistent to the IRS background investigation requirements for access to federal tax information. A background check may be required if the position requires access to these types of records. Background requirements consist of three components which include, fingerprinting, citizenship verification and local law enforcement checks. Applicable agencies must conduct investigation during time of hire and ensure a reinvestigation is conducted 10 years from the date of the previous background investigation for each employee that has access to federal tax information. Some positions may require work in Adoptions. Per the State of California Regulations, Title 22, Division 6, Chapter 9, subsection 89155, applicants for Social Worker IV and Social Worker Supervisor II positions assigned to work in Adoptions must have a Master's degree in Social Work at time of application, in order to be selected for the position. VETERANS PREFERENCE If you would like to request Veteran's preference points as part of the application packet, please attach a copy of your DD-214 form to your application. EXAMINATION INFORMATION If supplemental questions are included as a part of this job bulletin, applicants may be rated based upon their responses to the supplemental questions. If rated, only those that are determined to be highly qualified will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process. SPECIAL TESTING ARRANGEMENTS Special testing arrangements may be made to accommodate applicants for disability, military, or for religious reasons. If you require such arrangements, please contact CPS HR Consulting at recruitmentsolutions@cpshr.us or 916-471-3507 a minimum of five business days prior to the scheduled examination date. Documentation may be required. ABOUT LASSEN COUNTY Lassen County is abundantly rich in natural beauty and has a terrain that affords residents year-round recreational activities. The County has excellent air quality, and its rural communities are ideal for raising families with a favorable cost of living, and low rate of crime and traffic. Lassen County is an outdoor paradise, where the beautiful Sierra Nevada and Cascade mountains meet the desert of the Great Basin. Because of the unique terrain, there's something here for everyone. Elevations range from the high desert to alpine levels, and the outdoor activities are among the best in the state - from golf to horseback riding, mountain biking, running and hiking on the extensive trails. Closing Date/Time: Continuous