Job Description Overall Job Objective Job Title: Psychiatric Social Worker/Marriage & Family Therapist-Primary Care Interface-Spanish Spkg-Open&Promo Closing Date/Time: Continuous Salary: $32.30 - $45.29 Hourly $2,584.00 - $3,623.20 Biweekly $5,598.67 - $7,850.27 Monthly Job Type: Full-Time Location: San Mateo County, California The County of San Mateo Health System's Behavioral Health and Recovery Services (BHRS) Division is seeking a well-qualified individual for the position of Psychiatric Social Worker/Marriage & Family Therapist - Primary Care Interface - Spanish Speaking Required. This clinician will work in a primary care setting as a member of a collaborative multidisciplinary team which includes primary care physicians, psychiatrists, therapists and co-occurring case managers. The current vacancy is on the Primary Care Interface Team and located in Redwood City, CA, but may travel to other locations within County of San Mateo to perform duties of the job (meetings, trainings or coverage). The position will work full-time 40-hours per week schedule; and requires fluency in both English and Spanish. Psychiatric Social Workers/Marriage and Family Therapists on the Primary Care Interface Team, under general supervision, provide specialized psychiatric casework counseling and brief therapy services to either children and adolescents or mild to moderate mentally ill adults in a primary care setting; provide individual and group therapeutic counseling and case management services to clients having basic and/or severe emotional, family, and/or social adjustment problems, link clients identified as severely mentally ill to BHRS regional clinics; and if qualified may supervise graduate interns. The primary duties will include triage, mental health assessments; case management; crisis management; brief treatment (individual, family and leading groups for adults, youths and parents); and collaborating with primary care providers and outside agencies and/or schools. Clinician will also perform "Therapist of the Day" duties. The ideal candidate will possess: A current license as either a Licensed Clinical Social Worker or Marriage and Family Therapist; Solid clinical treatment, assessment, diagnostic and evaluation skills; Experience providing brief treatment to youth and adult populations (individual, group and family treatment). Experience with youth and adult populations with emotional disturbances, histories of complex trauma, disrupted attachment, substance abuse/dependence; Experience with crisis assessment and triage; Knowledge of principles, techniques and trends in counseling, psychotherapy, clinical case management, crisis management as well as evidence-based practices; Demonstrated ability working with a broad range of clients from diverse cultures, and backgrounds, and an ability to provide culturally appropriate clinical services in both Spanish and English; Experience working collaboratively with primary care, psychiatry, and school districts; Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing; Solid and timely documentation skills: assessments, progress notes, client care plans, discharge plans, etc.; Knowledge of and experience with quality improvement processes Experience using electronic health/medical record systems (eg. AVATAR, eCW, SORIAN). Experience delivering co-occurring services to adult consumers who have mental health and substance abuse problems Skill in establishing and maintaining productive working relationships with families, co-workers, other professionals, collaborative partners and the public. The ability to make sound decisions based on the exercise of judgment and the consideration of all available information. Fluency in Spanish and English is required. SALARY: PSW/MFT I: $5,599 - $6,999/month PSW/MFT II: $6,280 - $7,850/month NOTE: The list created from this recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies, including classified, unclassified, full-time, part-time, temporary and extra-help assignments. Unclassified positions are at-will and not covered by the San Mateo County Civil Service Rules. Examples Of Duties: Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Triage high volume of referrals received from Primary Care. Perform initial comprehensive assessments including diagnostic evaluation, risk assessment, behavioral symptoms, level of care needs, family history, and other information necessary to determine treatment needs. Work collaboratively with client or family to develop appropriate treatment plans. Provide crisis management. Provide brief individual, group and family counseling/therapy sessions, clinical case management, and outreach services for clients toward the fulfillment of their treatment goals and wellness and recovery. Participate in developing individual and group treatment plans utilizing a variety of brief psychotherapeutic, psychosocial and psycho educational modalities. Coordinate client transitions into services and discharges from treatment. Complete progress notes for all services provided in client's electronic medical record according to established documentation timeline. Work as a part of a multi-disciplinary clinical team. Provide consultation and education services. Perform related duties as assigned. Qualifications: Language Requirement : The ability to speak, read, and write fluently in both English and Spanish. Licensure/Certification: PSW I - current California registration as a Clinical Social Worker Associate (ASW). MFT I - current California Registration as a Marriage and Family Therapist intern (IMF). Individuals hired in these classifications must become licensed within three years from the date of employment as a Clinical Social Worker or Marriage and Family Therapist by the State of California. PSW-II - current California license as a Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). MFT II - current California license as a Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT). 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 a Master's degree in Social Work, Social Welfare or a closely related field. Knowledge of: Current philosophy, principles, and practices for services to clients with serious mental illness; individual, group and family psychodynamics as they relate to adults or children; psychological diagnostic methods and terminology; personality development from infancy through adulthood; and human and health services systems in the County including private agencies and other community resources. Skill/Ability to : Provide treatment to adults, children or adolescents with various mental disabilities ranging from serious mental illness to dysfunctional behavior patterns, including victims of sexual or physical abuse; set realistic treatment goals and facilitate their attainment; evaluate degree of mental disability or emotional distress of patients/clients; communicate effectively orally and in writing; provide consultation and technical assistance to agencies, schools and other organizations; and work collectively within a multi-disciplinary team. Application/Examination: Anyone may apply . Current San Mateo County employees with at least six months (1040 hours) of continuous service in a classified regular, probationary, SEIU or AFSCME represented extra-help, or temporary position prior to the final filing date will receive five points added to their final passing score on this examination. This is a continuous recruitment which may close at any time. The final filing date will be posted five days in advance on this job announcement. The examination process will consist of an application screening (weight: pass/fail) based on the candidates' applications and responses to the supplemental questionnaire. 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 San Mateo County, 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 Online" button above or below. If you are not on the County's website, please go to http://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: CONTINUOUS Apply immediately. This recruitment is open on a continuous basis and selections may be made at any time within the process. The County of San Mateo will no longer require job applicants to disclose conviction history information until after the applicant successfully completes all examination phases for the recruitment. All passing applicants will receive instructions by email only from Human Resources staff to complete and submit a conviction history questionnaire online within a specified deadline of two business days. Failure to do so within the timeframe will disqualify you from the rest of the process. Please visit this link at http://hr.smcgov.org/conviction-information-applicants-faqs to find out more information about the conviction history questionnaire so that you can prepare accordingly. Note: Positions in criminal justice agencies currently required by law to pass background checks are exempted from this bill, and applicants may be required to submit conviction information at the time of application. San Mateo County is an Equal Opportunity Employer HR Contact: Yvonne Alvidrez (011217) (Psychiatric Social Worker I/II-Marriage and Family Therapist I/II - G035/G040/G120/G121) Keywords: Social Worker, Behavioral Health, LCSW, ASW, MFTI, MFT, Therapist, Spanish speaking, Counselor, Clinician, Mental Health, Health System Application Instructions To learn more about the position and/or to apply, please click the link below. If link is not available, please read the information above for detailed instructions on how to apply.
May 26, 2017
Job Description Overall Job Objective Job Title: Psychiatric Social Worker/Marriage & Family Therapist-Primary Care Interface-Spanish Spkg-Open&Promo Closing Date/Time: Continuous Salary: $32.30 - $45.29 Hourly $2,584.00 - $3,623.20 Biweekly $5,598.67 - $7,850.27 Monthly Job Type: Full-Time Location: San Mateo County, California The County of San Mateo Health System's Behavioral Health and Recovery Services (BHRS) Division is seeking a well-qualified individual for the position of Psychiatric Social Worker/Marriage & Family Therapist - Primary Care Interface - Spanish Speaking Required. This clinician will work in a primary care setting as a member of a collaborative multidisciplinary team which includes primary care physicians, psychiatrists, therapists and co-occurring case managers. The current vacancy is on the Primary Care Interface Team and located in Redwood City, CA, but may travel to other locations within County of San Mateo to perform duties of the job (meetings, trainings or coverage). The position will work full-time 40-hours per week schedule; and requires fluency in both English and Spanish. Psychiatric Social Workers/Marriage and Family Therapists on the Primary Care Interface Team, under general supervision, provide specialized psychiatric casework counseling and brief therapy services to either children and adolescents or mild to moderate mentally ill adults in a primary care setting; provide individual and group therapeutic counseling and case management services to clients having basic and/or severe emotional, family, and/or social adjustment problems, link clients identified as severely mentally ill to BHRS regional clinics; and if qualified may supervise graduate interns. The primary duties will include triage, mental health assessments; case management; crisis management; brief treatment (individual, family and leading groups for adults, youths and parents); and collaborating with primary care providers and outside agencies and/or schools. Clinician will also perform "Therapist of the Day" duties. The ideal candidate will possess: A current license as either a Licensed Clinical Social Worker or Marriage and Family Therapist; Solid clinical treatment, assessment, diagnostic and evaluation skills; Experience providing brief treatment to youth and adult populations (individual, group and family treatment). Experience with youth and adult populations with emotional disturbances, histories of complex trauma, disrupted attachment, substance abuse/dependence; Experience with crisis assessment and triage; Knowledge of principles, techniques and trends in counseling, psychotherapy, clinical case management, crisis management as well as evidence-based practices; Demonstrated ability working with a broad range of clients from diverse cultures, and backgrounds, and an ability to provide culturally appropriate clinical services in both Spanish and English; Experience working collaboratively with primary care, psychiatry, and school districts; Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing; Solid and timely documentation skills: assessments, progress notes, client care plans, discharge plans, etc.; Knowledge of and experience with quality improvement processes Experience using electronic health/medical record systems (eg. AVATAR, eCW, SORIAN). Experience delivering co-occurring services to adult consumers who have mental health and substance abuse problems Skill in establishing and maintaining productive working relationships with families, co-workers, other professionals, collaborative partners and the public. The ability to make sound decisions based on the exercise of judgment and the consideration of all available information. Fluency in Spanish and English is required. SALARY: PSW/MFT I: $5,599 - $6,999/month PSW/MFT II: $6,280 - $7,850/month NOTE: The list created from this recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies, including classified, unclassified, full-time, part-time, temporary and extra-help assignments. Unclassified positions are at-will and not covered by the San Mateo County Civil Service Rules. Examples Of Duties: Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Triage high volume of referrals received from Primary Care. Perform initial comprehensive assessments including diagnostic evaluation, risk assessment, behavioral symptoms, level of care needs, family history, and other information necessary to determine treatment needs. Work collaboratively with client or family to develop appropriate treatment plans. Provide crisis management. Provide brief individual, group and family counseling/therapy sessions, clinical case management, and outreach services for clients toward the fulfillment of their treatment goals and wellness and recovery. Participate in developing individual and group treatment plans utilizing a variety of brief psychotherapeutic, psychosocial and psycho educational modalities. Coordinate client transitions into services and discharges from treatment. Complete progress notes for all services provided in client's electronic medical record according to established documentation timeline. Work as a part of a multi-disciplinary clinical team. Provide consultation and education services. Perform related duties as assigned. Qualifications: Language Requirement : The ability to speak, read, and write fluently in both English and Spanish. Licensure/Certification: PSW I - current California registration as a Clinical Social Worker Associate (ASW). MFT I - current California Registration as a Marriage and Family Therapist intern (IMF). Individuals hired in these classifications must become licensed within three years from the date of employment as a Clinical Social Worker or Marriage and Family Therapist by the State of California. PSW-II - current California license as a Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). MFT II - current California license as a Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT). 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 a Master's degree in Social Work, Social Welfare or a closely related field. Knowledge of: Current philosophy, principles, and practices for services to clients with serious mental illness; individual, group and family psychodynamics as they relate to adults or children; psychological diagnostic methods and terminology; personality development from infancy through adulthood; and human and health services systems in the County including private agencies and other community resources. Skill/Ability to : Provide treatment to adults, children or adolescents with various mental disabilities ranging from serious mental illness to dysfunctional behavior patterns, including victims of sexual or physical abuse; set realistic treatment goals and facilitate their attainment; evaluate degree of mental disability or emotional distress of patients/clients; communicate effectively orally and in writing; provide consultation and technical assistance to agencies, schools and other organizations; and work collectively within a multi-disciplinary team. Application/Examination: Anyone may apply . Current San Mateo County employees with at least six months (1040 hours) of continuous service in a classified regular, probationary, SEIU or AFSCME represented extra-help, or temporary position prior to the final filing date will receive five points added to their final passing score on this examination. This is a continuous recruitment which may close at any time. The final filing date will be posted five days in advance on this job announcement. The examination process will consist of an application screening (weight: pass/fail) based on the candidates' applications and responses to the supplemental questionnaire. 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 San Mateo County, 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 Online" button above or below. If you are not on the County's website, please go to http://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: CONTINUOUS Apply immediately. This recruitment is open on a continuous basis and selections may be made at any time within the process. The County of San Mateo will no longer require job applicants to disclose conviction history information until after the applicant successfully completes all examination phases for the recruitment. All passing applicants will receive instructions by email only from Human Resources staff to complete and submit a conviction history questionnaire online within a specified deadline of two business days. Failure to do so within the timeframe will disqualify you from the rest of the process. Please visit this link at http://hr.smcgov.org/conviction-information-applicants-faqs to find out more information about the conviction history questionnaire so that you can prepare accordingly. Note: Positions in criminal justice agencies currently required by law to pass background checks are exempted from this bill, and applicants may be required to submit conviction information at the time of application. San Mateo County is an Equal Opportunity Employer HR Contact: Yvonne Alvidrez (011217) (Psychiatric Social Worker I/II-Marriage and Family Therapist I/II - G035/G040/G120/G121) Keywords: Social Worker, Behavioral Health, LCSW, ASW, MFTI, MFT, Therapist, Spanish speaking, Counselor, Clinician, Mental Health, Health System Application Instructions To learn more about the position and/or to apply, please click the link below. If link is not available, please read the information above for detailed instructions on how to apply.
Job Description Overall Job Objective Job Title: Psychiatric Social Worker/Marriage & Family Therapist-Adult Services-Spanish Speaking Required Closing Date/Time: Continuous Salary: $32.30 - $45.29 Hourly $2,584.00 - $3,623.20 Biweekly $5,598.67 - $7,850.27 Monthly Job Type: Full-Time Location: San Mateo County, California Note: The job announcement was amended on October 9, 2016 to update the salary. The County of San Mateo Health System is seeking well-qualified individuals for the position of Psychiatric Social Worker/Marriage & Family Therapist-Adult Services-Spanish Speaking Required. Clinicians will use evidence-based clinical case management and individual, group and family therapy. These interventions are provided in an office setting and/or in the community as needed to consumers who are living in the community. Clinicians are committed to providing trauma informed recovery focused treatment that supports the clients' goals of independence and self-sufficiency with peer support. These positions embrace the challenge of providing simultaneous co-occurring treatment for both mental illness and substance use disorders; to work in an adult outpatient setting as a member of a multidisciplinary team in collaboration and within the system of care. In addition, the positions involve outreach to underserved populations, primarily the Latino communities of San Mateo County. The ideal candidates will possess: A current license as either a Licensed Clinical Social Worker or Marriage and Family Therapist, or are collecting hours to take the licensing exam; Solid clinical treatment, assessment, diagnostic and evaluation skills; Knowledge of principles, techniques and trends in counseling, psychotherapy, clinical case management, crisis management and various treatment modalities; Experience delivering services to adult consumers who have co-occurring behavioral health and substance use disorders; Excellent documentation skills: progress notes, assessments, client care plans, etc. Demonstrated expertise, skill and interest in working with a broad range of clients of diverse cultures and backgrounds, and an ability to provide culturally appropriate and proficient services, including providing clinical services in Spanish; and Skill in establishing and maintaining productive working relationships with families, co-workers, other professionals, collaborative partners and the public. SALARY PSW/MFT I: $5,599 - $6,999/month PSW/MFT II: $6,280 - $7,850/month NOTE : The eligible list generated from this recruitment may be used to fill future extra-help, term, unclassified, and regular classified vacancies. Examples Of Duties: Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Perform initial diagnostic evaluation noting behavioral symptoms which may indicate organic and/or mental disorders in children and in interpersonal/ family dysfunctions related to child and adult patients/clients. Determine and develop appropriate treatment plans for all clients in the caseload. Conduct individual, group and family counseling/therapy sessions for clients toward the goal of achieving more adequate, satisfying and productive adjustments in the community and provide case management services as appropriate. Participate in developing individual and group treatment plans utilizing a variety of psychotherapeutic, psychosocial and psycho educational modalities. Make client referrals and plan discharge procedures. Assess progress of clients on a selected basis and propose modifications to rehabilitation plans in order to meet goals agreed upon by the clients/patients. Prepare and maintain psychosocial case histories for use in diagnostic evaluations and of patient progress. Provide outreach counseling and refer clients to appropriate mental health program service resources. Collect and evaluate medical or psychosocial data such as case histories, behavior patterns and family relationships of patients/clients. Analyze factors which exert an adverse effect upon health problems, treatment, or recovery, or which may contribute to or are responsible for mental illness or affect the potential for rehabilitation. Conduct treatment groups in schools and other community settings with emotionally and behaviorally disturbed children toward the goal of achieving higher functioning in interpersonal relationships and learning. Work as a psychiatric team member with other treatment disciplines. Conduct home visits. Supervise graduate interns. Provide consultation and education services. Perform related duties as assigned. Qualifications: Licensure/Certification: PSW I - current California registration as a Clinical Social Worker Associate (ASW). MFT I - current California Registration as a Marriage and Family Therapist intern (IMF). Individuals hired in these classifications must become licensed within three years from the date of employment as a Clinical Social Worker or Marriage and Family Therapist by the State of California. PSW-II - current California license as a Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). MFT II - current California license as a Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT). Language Requirement : The ability to speak, read, and write fluently in both English and Spanish. Security Clearance : Some positions may require that the applicant obtain and maintain a security clearance as a condition of employment. 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 a Master's degree in Social Work and Counseling or a closely related field. Knowledge of: Current philosophy, principles, and practices for services to clients with serious mental illness. Individual, group and family psychodynamics as they relate to adults. Psychological diagnostic methods and terminology. Personality development from infancy through adulthood. Human and health services systems in the County including private agencies and other community resources. Skill/Ability to: Provide treatment to adults with various mental disabilities ranging from serious mental illness to dysfunctional behavior patterns, including victims of sexual or physical abuse. Set realistic treatment goals and facilitate their attainment. Evaluate the degree of psychiatric disability or emotional distress of patients/clients. Communicate effectively orally and in writing. Provide consultation and technical assistance to agencies, schools and other organizations. Work collectively within a multi-disciplinary team. Application/Examination: Anyone may apply . Current San Mateo County employees with at least six months (1040 hours) of continuous service in a classified regular, probationary, SEIU or AFSCME represented extra-help, or temporary position prior to the final filing date will receive five points added to their final passing score on this examination. This is a continuous recruitment which may close at any time. The final filing date will be posted 5 days in advance in the San Mateo County Human Resources Department. The examination process will consist of an application screening (weight: pass/fail) based on the candidates' applications and responses to the supplemental questionnaire. 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 San Mateo County, 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 Online" button above or below. If you are not on the County's website, please go to http://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: CONTINUOUS Apply immediately. This recruitment is open on a continuous basis and selections may be made at any time within the process. The County of San Mateo will no longer require job applicants to disclose conviction history information until after the applicant successfully completes all examination phases for the recruitment. All passing applicants will receive instructions by email only from Human Resources staff to complete and submit a conviction history questionnaire online within a specified deadline of two business days. Failure to do so within the timeframe will disqualify you from the rest of the process. Please visit this link at http://hr.smcgov.org/conviction-information-applicants-faqs to find out more information about the conviction history questionnaire so that you can prepare accordingly. Note: Positions in criminal justice agencies currently required by law to pass background checks are exempted from this bill, and applicants may be required to submit conviction information at the time of application. San Mateo County is an Equal Opportunity Employer HR Contact: Carolyn Burns (032216) (Psychiatric Social Worker I/II-Marriage and Family Therapist I/II - G035/G040/G120/G121) Keywords: Social Worker, Behavioral Health, Spanish speaking, LCSW, ASW, MFTI, MFT Application Instructions To learn more about the position and/or to apply, please click the link below. If link is not available, please read the information above for detailed instructions on how to apply.
Mar 24, 2017
Job Description Overall Job Objective Job Title: Psychiatric Social Worker/Marriage & Family Therapist-Adult Services-Spanish Speaking Required Closing Date/Time: Continuous Salary: $32.30 - $45.29 Hourly $2,584.00 - $3,623.20 Biweekly $5,598.67 - $7,850.27 Monthly Job Type: Full-Time Location: San Mateo County, California Note: The job announcement was amended on October 9, 2016 to update the salary. The County of San Mateo Health System is seeking well-qualified individuals for the position of Psychiatric Social Worker/Marriage & Family Therapist-Adult Services-Spanish Speaking Required. Clinicians will use evidence-based clinical case management and individual, group and family therapy. These interventions are provided in an office setting and/or in the community as needed to consumers who are living in the community. Clinicians are committed to providing trauma informed recovery focused treatment that supports the clients' goals of independence and self-sufficiency with peer support. These positions embrace the challenge of providing simultaneous co-occurring treatment for both mental illness and substance use disorders; to work in an adult outpatient setting as a member of a multidisciplinary team in collaboration and within the system of care. In addition, the positions involve outreach to underserved populations, primarily the Latino communities of San Mateo County. The ideal candidates will possess: A current license as either a Licensed Clinical Social Worker or Marriage and Family Therapist, or are collecting hours to take the licensing exam; Solid clinical treatment, assessment, diagnostic and evaluation skills; Knowledge of principles, techniques and trends in counseling, psychotherapy, clinical case management, crisis management and various treatment modalities; Experience delivering services to adult consumers who have co-occurring behavioral health and substance use disorders; Excellent documentation skills: progress notes, assessments, client care plans, etc. Demonstrated expertise, skill and interest in working with a broad range of clients of diverse cultures and backgrounds, and an ability to provide culturally appropriate and proficient services, including providing clinical services in Spanish; and Skill in establishing and maintaining productive working relationships with families, co-workers, other professionals, collaborative partners and the public. SALARY PSW/MFT I: $5,599 - $6,999/month PSW/MFT II: $6,280 - $7,850/month NOTE : The eligible list generated from this recruitment may be used to fill future extra-help, term, unclassified, and regular classified vacancies. Examples Of Duties: Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Perform initial diagnostic evaluation noting behavioral symptoms which may indicate organic and/or mental disorders in children and in interpersonal/ family dysfunctions related to child and adult patients/clients. Determine and develop appropriate treatment plans for all clients in the caseload. Conduct individual, group and family counseling/therapy sessions for clients toward the goal of achieving more adequate, satisfying and productive adjustments in the community and provide case management services as appropriate. Participate in developing individual and group treatment plans utilizing a variety of psychotherapeutic, psychosocial and psycho educational modalities. Make client referrals and plan discharge procedures. Assess progress of clients on a selected basis and propose modifications to rehabilitation plans in order to meet goals agreed upon by the clients/patients. Prepare and maintain psychosocial case histories for use in diagnostic evaluations and of patient progress. Provide outreach counseling and refer clients to appropriate mental health program service resources. Collect and evaluate medical or psychosocial data such as case histories, behavior patterns and family relationships of patients/clients. Analyze factors which exert an adverse effect upon health problems, treatment, or recovery, or which may contribute to or are responsible for mental illness or affect the potential for rehabilitation. Conduct treatment groups in schools and other community settings with emotionally and behaviorally disturbed children toward the goal of achieving higher functioning in interpersonal relationships and learning. Work as a psychiatric team member with other treatment disciplines. Conduct home visits. Supervise graduate interns. Provide consultation and education services. Perform related duties as assigned. Qualifications: Licensure/Certification: PSW I - current California registration as a Clinical Social Worker Associate (ASW). MFT I - current California Registration as a Marriage and Family Therapist intern (IMF). Individuals hired in these classifications must become licensed within three years from the date of employment as a Clinical Social Worker or Marriage and Family Therapist by the State of California. PSW-II - current California license as a Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). MFT II - current California license as a Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT). Language Requirement : The ability to speak, read, and write fluently in both English and Spanish. Security Clearance : Some positions may require that the applicant obtain and maintain a security clearance as a condition of employment. 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 a Master's degree in Social Work and Counseling or a closely related field. Knowledge of: Current philosophy, principles, and practices for services to clients with serious mental illness. Individual, group and family psychodynamics as they relate to adults. Psychological diagnostic methods and terminology. Personality development from infancy through adulthood. Human and health services systems in the County including private agencies and other community resources. Skill/Ability to: Provide treatment to adults with various mental disabilities ranging from serious mental illness to dysfunctional behavior patterns, including victims of sexual or physical abuse. Set realistic treatment goals and facilitate their attainment. Evaluate the degree of psychiatric disability or emotional distress of patients/clients. Communicate effectively orally and in writing. Provide consultation and technical assistance to agencies, schools and other organizations. Work collectively within a multi-disciplinary team. Application/Examination: Anyone may apply . Current San Mateo County employees with at least six months (1040 hours) of continuous service in a classified regular, probationary, SEIU or AFSCME represented extra-help, or temporary position prior to the final filing date will receive five points added to their final passing score on this examination. This is a continuous recruitment which may close at any time. The final filing date will be posted 5 days in advance in the San Mateo County Human Resources Department. The examination process will consist of an application screening (weight: pass/fail) based on the candidates' applications and responses to the supplemental questionnaire. 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 San Mateo County, 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 Online" button above or below. If you are not on the County's website, please go to http://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: CONTINUOUS Apply immediately. This recruitment is open on a continuous basis and selections may be made at any time within the process. The County of San Mateo will no longer require job applicants to disclose conviction history information until after the applicant successfully completes all examination phases for the recruitment. All passing applicants will receive instructions by email only from Human Resources staff to complete and submit a conviction history questionnaire online within a specified deadline of two business days. Failure to do so within the timeframe will disqualify you from the rest of the process. Please visit this link at http://hr.smcgov.org/conviction-information-applicants-faqs to find out more information about the conviction history questionnaire so that you can prepare accordingly. Note: Positions in criminal justice agencies currently required by law to pass background checks are exempted from this bill, and applicants may be required to submit conviction information at the time of application. San Mateo County is an Equal Opportunity Employer HR Contact: Carolyn Burns (032216) (Psychiatric Social Worker I/II-Marriage and Family Therapist I/II - G035/G040/G120/G121) Keywords: Social Worker, Behavioral Health, Spanish speaking, LCSW, ASW, MFTI, MFT Application Instructions To learn more about the position and/or to apply, please click the link below. If link is not available, please read the information above for detailed instructions on how to apply.
Job Description Overall Job Objective Job Title: In-Custody Case Management Supervisor (Open) Closing Date/Time: Thu. 08/17/17 11:59 PM Pacific Time Salary: $39.92 - $49.90 Hourly $3,193.60 - $3,992.00 Biweekly $6,919.47 - $8,649.33 Monthly $83,033.60 - $103,792.00 Annually Job Type: Full-Time Location: San Mateo County, California The San Mateo County Sheriff's Office is seeking an experienced case manager with exceptional leadership skills for the In-Custody Case Management Supervisor position. The San Mateo County Sheriff's Office employs approximately eight hundred sworn and civilian employees in six divisions: Administration, Support Services, Operations (including Homeland Security), Investigations, Multi-Jurisdictional Services, and Corrections. The Corrections Division operates two jails: the Maguire Correctional Facility (MCF) and the newly opened Maple Street Correctional Center (MSCC). The new jail was designed for inmate programming and case management, with over 20 programming and computer rooms. The incumbent will supervise professional, technical and support staff in the delivery of program services to adult inmates in the Sheriff's correctional facilities; direct, organize, manage, evaluate, audit, and provide accountability for in-custody jail programs; develop and implement program goals and ensure compliance with contract and funding source requirements; ensure that program regulations and procedures are followed; as needed, act as liaison with funding sources and County service providers; and do related work as required. The ideal candidate will have: A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in criminal justice, justice studies, sociology, political science or public administration. Knowledge of principles and practices of employee supervision and training; contemporary social, political and economic trends and problems related to the criminal justice system. County and program policies and guidelines. Ability to plan, assign, supervise, review and evaluate the work of others; train staff in work procedures and provide technical and programmatic assistance to staff and subcontractors; foresee and analyze operational and/or administrative problems, consider alternatives and recommend sound solutions. Examples Of Duties: Plan, assign, review and supervise the work of assigned staff; train staff and ensure staff professional development; develop individual and team performance. Evaluate employee performance, counsel employees and effectively recommend initial corrective action and other personnel decisions. Organize and coordinate jail programs. Evaluate program needs and recommend and implement necessary changes. Manage, audit, and standardize activities in assigned program area. Collect and analyze information, draw sound conclusions and prepare effective recommendations. Provide program information and assist in the preparation of presentations. Prepare a variety of special and periodic reports. Keep current on developments in field of expertise through participation in professional organizations, attending training programs, and reviewing current legislation. Develop/maintain program guides for assigned program area. Confer with management on significant program issues, need, conflicts, and accomplishments. Qualifications: Note: The level and scope of the knowledge and skills listed below are related to job duties as defined under Distinguishing Characteristics. Knowledge of: Principles and practices of the specific program area to which assigned. Principles and practices of employee supervision and training. Principles and practices of program planning, research and evaluation and contract monitoring and compliance. Specialized technical knowledge related to assigned program area. Principles and practices of client service delivery. Contemporary social, political and economic trends and problems related to community services. Principles of engaging community and other partners in the provision of social services. Applicable federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations and County and program policies and guidelines. Computer applications related to the work. Office administrative practices and procedures, including records management and the operation of standard office equipment. Basic budgetary and financial record-keeping techniques. Community resources, organizations and programs. Skill/Ability to: Plan, assign, supervise, review and evaluate the work of others. Train staff in work procedures and provide technical and programmatic assistance to staff and subcontractors. Administer and coordinate programs services and activities. Foresee and analyze operational and/or administrative problems, consider alternatives and recommend sound solutions. Supervise the development and evaluation of proposals and negotiation of contracts and agreements. Develop, monitor and analyze program performance goals. Analyze, interpret and apply various regulations and requirements. Communicate effectively in writing and orally and make public presentations. Prepare clear, concise reports, correspondence and recommendations. Analyze information and situations and use sound independent judgement to make decisions and determine appropriate courses of action. Establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work. 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: Education : Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in public administration, health care administration, a social science or a field related to the program area to which assigned. Experience: Six years of increasingly responsible or supervisory work in the delivery of community, health or social services which has included responsibility for programmatic development such as planning, evaluating, monitoring or coordinating projects, and supervising or leading support staff. Application/Examination: Anyone may apply. Responses to supplemental questions are required and must be submitted in addition to the Standard San Mateo County employment application. A resume or reference to a resume will not be accepted as a substitute for your responses to these questions. 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 San Mateo County, 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 Online" button above or below. If you are not on the County's website, please go to http://jobs.smcgov.org/ to apply. Online applications must be received by the Human Resources Department before midnight on the final filing date. TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT TIMELINE: Final Filing Date: August 17, 2017 Application Screening (tentative): Week of August 28, 2017 Panel Interviews (tentative): Week of September 25, 2017 The County of San Mateo does not require job applicants to disclose conviction history information until after the applicant successfully completes all examination phases for the recruitment. All passing applicants will receive instructions by email only from Human Resources staff to complete and submit a conviction history questionnaire online within a specified deadline of two business days. Failure to do so within the timeframe will disqualify you from the rest of the process. Please visit this link at http://hr.smcgov.org/conviction-information-applicants-faqs to find out more information about the conviction history questionnaire so that you can prepare accordingly. Note: Positions in criminal justice agencies currently required by law to pass background checks are exempted from this bill, and applicants may be required to submit conviction information at the time of application. County of San Mateo is an Equal Opportunity Employer Analyst: Mandy Singh (08042017) (Community Program Supervisor-G236) Application Instructions To learn more about the position and/or to apply, please click the link below. If link is not available, please read the information above for detailed instructions on how to apply.
Aug 04, 2017
Job Description Overall Job Objective Job Title: In-Custody Case Management Supervisor (Open) Closing Date/Time: Thu. 08/17/17 11:59 PM Pacific Time Salary: $39.92 - $49.90 Hourly $3,193.60 - $3,992.00 Biweekly $6,919.47 - $8,649.33 Monthly $83,033.60 - $103,792.00 Annually Job Type: Full-Time Location: San Mateo County, California The San Mateo County Sheriff's Office is seeking an experienced case manager with exceptional leadership skills for the In-Custody Case Management Supervisor position. The San Mateo County Sheriff's Office employs approximately eight hundred sworn and civilian employees in six divisions: Administration, Support Services, Operations (including Homeland Security), Investigations, Multi-Jurisdictional Services, and Corrections. The Corrections Division operates two jails: the Maguire Correctional Facility (MCF) and the newly opened Maple Street Correctional Center (MSCC). The new jail was designed for inmate programming and case management, with over 20 programming and computer rooms. The incumbent will supervise professional, technical and support staff in the delivery of program services to adult inmates in the Sheriff's correctional facilities; direct, organize, manage, evaluate, audit, and provide accountability for in-custody jail programs; develop and implement program goals and ensure compliance with contract and funding source requirements; ensure that program regulations and procedures are followed; as needed, act as liaison with funding sources and County service providers; and do related work as required. The ideal candidate will have: A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in criminal justice, justice studies, sociology, political science or public administration. Knowledge of principles and practices of employee supervision and training; contemporary social, political and economic trends and problems related to the criminal justice system. County and program policies and guidelines. Ability to plan, assign, supervise, review and evaluate the work of others; train staff in work procedures and provide technical and programmatic assistance to staff and subcontractors; foresee and analyze operational and/or administrative problems, consider alternatives and recommend sound solutions. Examples Of Duties: Plan, assign, review and supervise the work of assigned staff; train staff and ensure staff professional development; develop individual and team performance. Evaluate employee performance, counsel employees and effectively recommend initial corrective action and other personnel decisions. Organize and coordinate jail programs. Evaluate program needs and recommend and implement necessary changes. Manage, audit, and standardize activities in assigned program area. Collect and analyze information, draw sound conclusions and prepare effective recommendations. Provide program information and assist in the preparation of presentations. Prepare a variety of special and periodic reports. Keep current on developments in field of expertise through participation in professional organizations, attending training programs, and reviewing current legislation. Develop/maintain program guides for assigned program area. Confer with management on significant program issues, need, conflicts, and accomplishments. Qualifications: Note: The level and scope of the knowledge and skills listed below are related to job duties as defined under Distinguishing Characteristics. Knowledge of: Principles and practices of the specific program area to which assigned. Principles and practices of employee supervision and training. Principles and practices of program planning, research and evaluation and contract monitoring and compliance. Specialized technical knowledge related to assigned program area. Principles and practices of client service delivery. Contemporary social, political and economic trends and problems related to community services. Principles of engaging community and other partners in the provision of social services. Applicable federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations and County and program policies and guidelines. Computer applications related to the work. Office administrative practices and procedures, including records management and the operation of standard office equipment. Basic budgetary and financial record-keeping techniques. Community resources, organizations and programs. Skill/Ability to: Plan, assign, supervise, review and evaluate the work of others. Train staff in work procedures and provide technical and programmatic assistance to staff and subcontractors. Administer and coordinate programs services and activities. Foresee and analyze operational and/or administrative problems, consider alternatives and recommend sound solutions. Supervise the development and evaluation of proposals and negotiation of contracts and agreements. Develop, monitor and analyze program performance goals. Analyze, interpret and apply various regulations and requirements. Communicate effectively in writing and orally and make public presentations. Prepare clear, concise reports, correspondence and recommendations. Analyze information and situations and use sound independent judgement to make decisions and determine appropriate courses of action. Establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work. 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: Education : Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in public administration, health care administration, a social science or a field related to the program area to which assigned. Experience: Six years of increasingly responsible or supervisory work in the delivery of community, health or social services which has included responsibility for programmatic development such as planning, evaluating, monitoring or coordinating projects, and supervising or leading support staff. Application/Examination: Anyone may apply. Responses to supplemental questions are required and must be submitted in addition to the Standard San Mateo County employment application. A resume or reference to a resume will not be accepted as a substitute for your responses to these questions. 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 San Mateo County, 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 Online" button above or below. If you are not on the County's website, please go to http://jobs.smcgov.org/ to apply. Online applications must be received by the Human Resources Department before midnight on the final filing date. TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT TIMELINE: Final Filing Date: August 17, 2017 Application Screening (tentative): Week of August 28, 2017 Panel Interviews (tentative): Week of September 25, 2017 The County of San Mateo does not require job applicants to disclose conviction history information until after the applicant successfully completes all examination phases for the recruitment. All passing applicants will receive instructions by email only from Human Resources staff to complete and submit a conviction history questionnaire online within a specified deadline of two business days. Failure to do so within the timeframe will disqualify you from the rest of the process. Please visit this link at http://hr.smcgov.org/conviction-information-applicants-faqs to find out more information about the conviction history questionnaire so that you can prepare accordingly. Note: Positions in criminal justice agencies currently required by law to pass background checks are exempted from this bill, and applicants may be required to submit conviction information at the time of application. County of San Mateo is an Equal Opportunity Employer Analyst: Mandy Singh (08042017) (Community Program Supervisor-G236) Application Instructions To learn more about the position and/or to apply, please click the link below. If link is not available, please read the information above for detailed instructions on how to apply.
Job Description Overall Job Objective Job Title: 911 Dispatcher / Calltaker Closing Date/Time: Continuous Salary: $31.46 - $35.16 Hourly $2,516.80 - $2,812.80 Biweekly $5,453.07 - $6,094.40 Monthly $65,436.80 - $73,132.80 Annually Job Type: Full-Time Location: San Mateo County, California The County of San Mateo, Office of Public Safety Communications is looking for positive, professional, mature, enthusiastic, flexible and responsible individuals for 911 Dispatcher positions. The work of 911 dispatchers is challenging, yet rewarding and gratifying, which makes it one of the most pride-filled and dynamic occupations in public safety. 911 Dispatchers perform a critical role in the delivery of high quality law enforcement, fire, and medical dispatch and communications services for the community. This role provides an excellent opportunity to develop and demonstrate leadership and multi-tasking skills. Using state-of-the-art equipment and on-the-job-paid training, 911 dispatchers will provide excellent service and security to the community. Under immediate supervision, the incumbent will receive and process emergency and routine calls for service from the public and public safety personnel by means of telephone, data terminals, radio, and other related technology which are operated on a 24-hour a day, seven day a week basis. To be considered for this position, you must have: Completed the POST Entry-Level Dispatcher Selection Test Battery (POST Dispatcher Test) with a minimum T-score of 52 within one year of date of application OR taken and passed an equivalent pre-employment test such as 'CritiCall' within one year of date of application. All applicants are responsible for obtaining and submitting their own test scores at the time of application. For candidates seeking a local resource for testing, please contact The South Bay Regional Public Safety Training Consortium (The Academy) at www.theacademy.ca.gov and self-enroll to take the required test prior to applying for this position. Test dates are limited so please contact The Academy as soon as possible. South Bay Regional Public Safety Training Consortium San Mateo, CA: 650-574-6466 San Jose, CA: 408-270-6458 Please note, you must register online at www.theacademy.ca.gov for a test session. NOTE: The Dispatch Academy certification does NOT satisfy the testing requirement. Test results from other training organizations will be accepted so long as they meet the California Peace Officer Standards & Training (POST) OR "CritiCall" requirements for public safety dispatching. For more information about the County of San Mateo Office of Public Safety Communications, visit our website at http://911.smcgov.org . Qualifications: Knowledge of: English language, spelling, grammar and punctuation. Customer service and interpersonal communications principles. Computer operation and use in office and Communications Center environments. Basic principles in communicating by means of face-to-face contact, telephone and/or data terminals. Various resources within the County in order to provide referrals to the public and public safety agencies. Skill/Ability to: Speak, read and write English clearly. Communicate clearly and concisely, in English, both orally and in writing. Comprehend, interpret, relay and document information via telephone, data terminals or other related technology. Screen and interpret general data and filter relevant information. Learn and operate Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) Systems and other related technology. Read and interpret various mapping devices and relaying pertinent information. Work under pressure, exercising good judgment and common sense while making sound decisions in emergency situations. Perform multiple tasks simultaneously. Listen, understand and relay of information via radio, telephone and in person. Remain calm and controlled under stressful periods while projecting a professional demeanor. Establish and maintain positive and courteous working relationships with customers, the community and co-workers. Participate in Communications Center teamwork while maintaining assigned job. Responsibilities and duties. Anticipate and adapt to fluctuating workloads in the Communications Center. Communicate and receive constructive feedback and opinions to affect change. Access and refer to information using available resources. Read, interpret, understand and follow written and oral instructions and/or information. Remain seated for long periods of time. Read standard text/data on electronic screen or computer terminal teletype printouts and variety of maps. Hear in an open space and noisy environment with static or weak transmissions and/or telephone conversations. The 911 Dispatcher/Calltaker position does not require prior public service dispatcher experience. The successful candidate(s) will be trained on the job. However, all applicants must have a passing score within one year of date of application on either the POST Entry-Level Dispatcher Selection Test Battery ( minimum T-Score of 52 ) or a passing score on the CritiCall exam. Test scores must be submitted at the time of application. Other requirements of the position: Successfully complete a pre-employment medical examination and be subject to polygraph testing. Follow strict drug use standards and guidelines. Possess good moral character and psychological suitability as determined by a thorough background investigation, including fingerprinting and psychological evaluation. Be willing to work day, swing, graveyard, rotating, holiday, and weekend shifts Be willing to work 12 to 16 hours per day. Be willing to accept overtime assignments, including last minute spontaneous mandatory assignments. Application/Examination: Anyone may apply. Proof of completion of either the POST Dispatcher Test with a minimum T-Score of 52 OR an equivalent pre-employment test such as 'CritiCall' within the last year must be attached at the time of application. Responses to the supplemental questions must also be submitted. A resume will not be accepted as a substitute for the required application materials. Continuous recruitment: This is a continuous recruitment which may close at any time. The final filing date will be posted five days in advance on this job announcement. Apply immediately. This recruitment is open on a continuous basis and selections may be made at any time within the process. ~TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE~ Final Final Date: Continuous Departmental Interviews: TBD Applications for this position will only be accepted online. If you are currently on the County's website, you may click the 'Apply Online' button above. If you are not on the County's website, please go to http://jobs.smcgov.org to apply. All exams will be given in San Mateo County, California, and applicants must participate at their own expense. The County of San Mateo does not require job applicants to disclose conviction history information until after the applicant successfully completes all examination phases for the recruitment. All passing applicants will receive instructions by email only from Human Resources staff to complete and submit a conviction history questionnaire online within a specified deadline of two business days. Failure to do so within the timeframe will disqualify you from the rest of the process. Please visit this link at http://hr.smcgov.org/conviction-information-applicants-faqs to find out more information about the conviction history questionnaire so that you can prepare accordingly. Note: Positions in criminal justice agencies currently required by law to pass background checks are exempted from this bill, and applicants may be required to submit conviction information at the time of application. San Mateo County is an Equal Opportunity Employer HR Contact: Mandy Singh (06012017) (Communications Dispatcher I/Calltaker - V050) Application Instructions To learn more about the position and/or to apply, please click the link below. If link is not available, please read the information above for detailed instructions on how to apply.
Jun 06, 2017
Job Description Overall Job Objective Job Title: 911 Dispatcher / Calltaker Closing Date/Time: Continuous Salary: $31.46 - $35.16 Hourly $2,516.80 - $2,812.80 Biweekly $5,453.07 - $6,094.40 Monthly $65,436.80 - $73,132.80 Annually Job Type: Full-Time Location: San Mateo County, California The County of San Mateo, Office of Public Safety Communications is looking for positive, professional, mature, enthusiastic, flexible and responsible individuals for 911 Dispatcher positions. The work of 911 dispatchers is challenging, yet rewarding and gratifying, which makes it one of the most pride-filled and dynamic occupations in public safety. 911 Dispatchers perform a critical role in the delivery of high quality law enforcement, fire, and medical dispatch and communications services for the community. This role provides an excellent opportunity to develop and demonstrate leadership and multi-tasking skills. Using state-of-the-art equipment and on-the-job-paid training, 911 dispatchers will provide excellent service and security to the community. Under immediate supervision, the incumbent will receive and process emergency and routine calls for service from the public and public safety personnel by means of telephone, data terminals, radio, and other related technology which are operated on a 24-hour a day, seven day a week basis. To be considered for this position, you must have: Completed the POST Entry-Level Dispatcher Selection Test Battery (POST Dispatcher Test) with a minimum T-score of 52 within one year of date of application OR taken and passed an equivalent pre-employment test such as 'CritiCall' within one year of date of application. All applicants are responsible for obtaining and submitting their own test scores at the time of application. For candidates seeking a local resource for testing, please contact The South Bay Regional Public Safety Training Consortium (The Academy) at www.theacademy.ca.gov and self-enroll to take the required test prior to applying for this position. Test dates are limited so please contact The Academy as soon as possible. South Bay Regional Public Safety Training Consortium San Mateo, CA: 650-574-6466 San Jose, CA: 408-270-6458 Please note, you must register online at www.theacademy.ca.gov for a test session. NOTE: The Dispatch Academy certification does NOT satisfy the testing requirement. Test results from other training organizations will be accepted so long as they meet the California Peace Officer Standards & Training (POST) OR "CritiCall" requirements for public safety dispatching. For more information about the County of San Mateo Office of Public Safety Communications, visit our website at http://911.smcgov.org . Qualifications: Knowledge of: English language, spelling, grammar and punctuation. Customer service and interpersonal communications principles. Computer operation and use in office and Communications Center environments. Basic principles in communicating by means of face-to-face contact, telephone and/or data terminals. Various resources within the County in order to provide referrals to the public and public safety agencies. Skill/Ability to: Speak, read and write English clearly. Communicate clearly and concisely, in English, both orally and in writing. Comprehend, interpret, relay and document information via telephone, data terminals or other related technology. Screen and interpret general data and filter relevant information. Learn and operate Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) Systems and other related technology. Read and interpret various mapping devices and relaying pertinent information. Work under pressure, exercising good judgment and common sense while making sound decisions in emergency situations. Perform multiple tasks simultaneously. Listen, understand and relay of information via radio, telephone and in person. Remain calm and controlled under stressful periods while projecting a professional demeanor. Establish and maintain positive and courteous working relationships with customers, the community and co-workers. Participate in Communications Center teamwork while maintaining assigned job. Responsibilities and duties. Anticipate and adapt to fluctuating workloads in the Communications Center. Communicate and receive constructive feedback and opinions to affect change. Access and refer to information using available resources. Read, interpret, understand and follow written and oral instructions and/or information. Remain seated for long periods of time. Read standard text/data on electronic screen or computer terminal teletype printouts and variety of maps. Hear in an open space and noisy environment with static or weak transmissions and/or telephone conversations. The 911 Dispatcher/Calltaker position does not require prior public service dispatcher experience. The successful candidate(s) will be trained on the job. However, all applicants must have a passing score within one year of date of application on either the POST Entry-Level Dispatcher Selection Test Battery ( minimum T-Score of 52 ) or a passing score on the CritiCall exam. Test scores must be submitted at the time of application. Other requirements of the position: Successfully complete a pre-employment medical examination and be subject to polygraph testing. Follow strict drug use standards and guidelines. Possess good moral character and psychological suitability as determined by a thorough background investigation, including fingerprinting and psychological evaluation. Be willing to work day, swing, graveyard, rotating, holiday, and weekend shifts Be willing to work 12 to 16 hours per day. Be willing to accept overtime assignments, including last minute spontaneous mandatory assignments. Application/Examination: Anyone may apply. Proof of completion of either the POST Dispatcher Test with a minimum T-Score of 52 OR an equivalent pre-employment test such as 'CritiCall' within the last year must be attached at the time of application. Responses to the supplemental questions must also be submitted. A resume will not be accepted as a substitute for the required application materials. Continuous recruitment: This is a continuous recruitment which may close at any time. The final filing date will be posted five days in advance on this job announcement. Apply immediately. This recruitment is open on a continuous basis and selections may be made at any time within the process. ~TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE~ Final Final Date: Continuous Departmental Interviews: TBD Applications for this position will only be accepted online. If you are currently on the County's website, you may click the 'Apply Online' button above. If you are not on the County's website, please go to http://jobs.smcgov.org to apply. All exams will be given in San Mateo County, California, and applicants must participate at their own expense. The County of San Mateo does not require job applicants to disclose conviction history information until after the applicant successfully completes all examination phases for the recruitment. All passing applicants will receive instructions by email only from Human Resources staff to complete and submit a conviction history questionnaire online within a specified deadline of two business days. Failure to do so within the timeframe will disqualify you from the rest of the process. Please visit this link at http://hr.smcgov.org/conviction-information-applicants-faqs to find out more information about the conviction history questionnaire so that you can prepare accordingly. Note: Positions in criminal justice agencies currently required by law to pass background checks are exempted from this bill, and applicants may be required to submit conviction information at the time of application. San Mateo County is an Equal Opportunity Employer HR Contact: Mandy Singh (06012017) (Communications Dispatcher I/Calltaker - V050) Application Instructions To learn more about the position and/or to apply, please click the link below. If link is not available, please read the information above for detailed instructions on how to apply.
Job Description Overall Job Objective Job Title: Community Program Specialist Outreach Worker-Limited Term (Open) Closing Date/Time: Continuous Salary: $30.92 - $38.65 Hourly $2,473.60 - $3,092.00 Biweekly $5,359.47 - $6,699.33 Monthly Job Type: Extra Help - Agile (Limited Term) Location: San Mateo County, California The County of San Mateo Behavioral Health and Recovery Services (BHRS), Office of Diversity and Equity (ODE) is looking for a Community Program Specialist Outreach Worker-Limited Term , to provide behavioral health outreach and engagement services to LGBTQ communities living in the County of San Mateo. The current vacancy is in the Office of Diversity and Equity located in Belmont, CA, but will drive/travel throughout the County to conduct outreach and perform duties of the position. Responsibilities include but are not limited to, the following: Support MHSA Outreach & Engagement efforts to track and report referrals made to behavioral health care services. Promote BHRS and other behavioral health services through the County Service Areas (CSAs). Support the BHRS PRIDE Initiative by serving as an active participant, attending meetings, and taking leadership roles leading meetings when needed. Identify, engage, and collaborate with existing LGBTQ community-based entities and other agencies to better communicate behavioral health information and understand community concerns and needs. Develop ongoing targeted outreach plans that support LGBTQ community members with serious mental illness (SMI) diagnoses or that are at risk for SMI, identifying a multi-pronged approach to create awareness, reduce stigma and increase access to services. Perform initial screening and provide information/education/resources as needed and work closely with the BHRS Access Center, to help with referrals and linkages. Link LGBTQ community members to appropriate services, assessment and treatment. Facilitate warm hand-off to appropriate services including follow-up visits and phone calls. Consult and collaborate with BHRS/ODE staff or others to facilitate entry to and assessment of new clients, as well as address engagement issues with hard to reach clients. Lead psycho-education classes, workshops and forums including but not limited to Mental Health First Aid, QPR and WRAP. Participate in ongoing improvement of LGBTQ outreach program(s) and BHRS services and identify needs/gaps. Perform data collection and document, track and report on outreach efforts. Activities may include collection of demographics, initial health and behavioral health status of individuals. Support evaluation activities to determine impact of outreach projects and programs. Contribute communication content about ODE and program work through blogs, newsletters, social media posts, website updates, periodic reports, and program documentation. Support and provide technical assistance to other ODE-related projects as needed. Participate and represent ODE in meetings and complete other tasks as assigned. The ideal candidate will possess: A Bachelor's degree or higher in social work, public health, psychology or other related human services field. One year direct service experience in mental health and/or substance abuse Experience conducting outreach activities and participating in engagement in outreach activities A passion for eliminating mental health stigma and empowering low-income and underserved communities. Experience planning, organizing, promoting and coordinating diverse community program activities. Ability to understand and work effectively with LGBTQ communities. Knowledge in health and human services related resources. Availability to work flexible hours, 40-hour week, including weekends and evening hours. Experience using independent judgment and working independently. Experience preparing concise reports and recommendations. Ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally. Ability to coordinate multiple facets of a program function. Experience interpreting rules, regulations and guidelines at all government levels. Ability to compile, analyze and interpret data using statistical and research techniques. Demonstrated experience establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with members of other departments and diverse community groups. NOTE : This is a limited term, at-will position. Limited Term Employees are assigned to assignments not to exceed three years. They receive medical and dental benefits, similar to regular employees, and a defined contribution retirement plan. Application/Examination: If you are interested in being considered for this limited term position the following must be submitted via e-mail: A cover letter briefly describing your interest and how you are prepared to outreach and engage LGBTQ communities. Resume Please include the words " Community Program Specialist-Limited Term Position " in the subject line of email submission. All submitted materials must be in a Word or PDF format. Please submit the above listed materials via email to: Jei Africa, Director of Office of Diversity and Equity jafrica@smcgov.org Application materials will be reviewed as they are received and well-qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview. Apply immediately. Application materials will be accepted until position is filled. This posting is open on a continuous basis and selection may be made at any time within the process. NOTE: Application materials are only accepted via e-mail. Materials sent via regular mail and/or fax will not be accepted. Submittals that do not include all required elements (responses to supplemental questions, copy of "required" license, and a resume) will not be considered. The County of San Mateo does not require job applicants to disclose conviction history information until after the applicant successfully completes all examination phases for the recruitment. All passing applicants will receive instructions by email only from Human Resources staff to complete and submit a conviction history questionnaire online within a specified deadline of two business days. Failure to do so within the timeframe will disqualify you from the rest of the process. Please visit this link at http://hr.smcgov.org/conviction-information-applicants-faqs to find out more information about the conviction history questionnaire so that you can prepare accordingly. Note: Positions in criminal justice agencies currently required by law to pass background checks are exempted from this bill, and applicants may be required to submit conviction information at the time of application. San Mateo County is an Equal Opportunity Employer Application Instructions To learn more about the position and/or to apply, please click the link below. If link is not available, please read the information above for detailed instructions on how to apply.
May 17, 2017
Job Description Overall Job Objective Job Title: Community Program Specialist Outreach Worker-Limited Term (Open) Closing Date/Time: Continuous Salary: $30.92 - $38.65 Hourly $2,473.60 - $3,092.00 Biweekly $5,359.47 - $6,699.33 Monthly Job Type: Extra Help - Agile (Limited Term) Location: San Mateo County, California The County of San Mateo Behavioral Health and Recovery Services (BHRS), Office of Diversity and Equity (ODE) is looking for a Community Program Specialist Outreach Worker-Limited Term , to provide behavioral health outreach and engagement services to LGBTQ communities living in the County of San Mateo. The current vacancy is in the Office of Diversity and Equity located in Belmont, CA, but will drive/travel throughout the County to conduct outreach and perform duties of the position. Responsibilities include but are not limited to, the following: Support MHSA Outreach & Engagement efforts to track and report referrals made to behavioral health care services. Promote BHRS and other behavioral health services through the County Service Areas (CSAs). Support the BHRS PRIDE Initiative by serving as an active participant, attending meetings, and taking leadership roles leading meetings when needed. Identify, engage, and collaborate with existing LGBTQ community-based entities and other agencies to better communicate behavioral health information and understand community concerns and needs. Develop ongoing targeted outreach plans that support LGBTQ community members with serious mental illness (SMI) diagnoses or that are at risk for SMI, identifying a multi-pronged approach to create awareness, reduce stigma and increase access to services. Perform initial screening and provide information/education/resources as needed and work closely with the BHRS Access Center, to help with referrals and linkages. Link LGBTQ community members to appropriate services, assessment and treatment. Facilitate warm hand-off to appropriate services including follow-up visits and phone calls. Consult and collaborate with BHRS/ODE staff or others to facilitate entry to and assessment of new clients, as well as address engagement issues with hard to reach clients. Lead psycho-education classes, workshops and forums including but not limited to Mental Health First Aid, QPR and WRAP. Participate in ongoing improvement of LGBTQ outreach program(s) and BHRS services and identify needs/gaps. Perform data collection and document, track and report on outreach efforts. Activities may include collection of demographics, initial health and behavioral health status of individuals. Support evaluation activities to determine impact of outreach projects and programs. Contribute communication content about ODE and program work through blogs, newsletters, social media posts, website updates, periodic reports, and program documentation. Support and provide technical assistance to other ODE-related projects as needed. Participate and represent ODE in meetings and complete other tasks as assigned. The ideal candidate will possess: A Bachelor's degree or higher in social work, public health, psychology or other related human services field. One year direct service experience in mental health and/or substance abuse Experience conducting outreach activities and participating in engagement in outreach activities A passion for eliminating mental health stigma and empowering low-income and underserved communities. Experience planning, organizing, promoting and coordinating diverse community program activities. Ability to understand and work effectively with LGBTQ communities. Knowledge in health and human services related resources. Availability to work flexible hours, 40-hour week, including weekends and evening hours. Experience using independent judgment and working independently. Experience preparing concise reports and recommendations. Ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally. Ability to coordinate multiple facets of a program function. Experience interpreting rules, regulations and guidelines at all government levels. Ability to compile, analyze and interpret data using statistical and research techniques. Demonstrated experience establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with members of other departments and diverse community groups. NOTE : This is a limited term, at-will position. Limited Term Employees are assigned to assignments not to exceed three years. They receive medical and dental benefits, similar to regular employees, and a defined contribution retirement plan. Application/Examination: If you are interested in being considered for this limited term position the following must be submitted via e-mail: A cover letter briefly describing your interest and how you are prepared to outreach and engage LGBTQ communities. Resume Please include the words " Community Program Specialist-Limited Term Position " in the subject line of email submission. All submitted materials must be in a Word or PDF format. Please submit the above listed materials via email to: Jei Africa, Director of Office of Diversity and Equity jafrica@smcgov.org Application materials will be reviewed as they are received and well-qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview. Apply immediately. Application materials will be accepted until position is filled. This posting is open on a continuous basis and selection may be made at any time within the process. NOTE: Application materials are only accepted via e-mail. Materials sent via regular mail and/or fax will not be accepted. Submittals that do not include all required elements (responses to supplemental questions, copy of "required" license, and a resume) will not be considered. The County of San Mateo does not require job applicants to disclose conviction history information until after the applicant successfully completes all examination phases for the recruitment. All passing applicants will receive instructions by email only from Human Resources staff to complete and submit a conviction history questionnaire online within a specified deadline of two business days. Failure to do so within the timeframe will disqualify you from the rest of the process. Please visit this link at http://hr.smcgov.org/conviction-information-applicants-faqs to find out more information about the conviction history questionnaire so that you can prepare accordingly. Note: Positions in criminal justice agencies currently required by law to pass background checks are exempted from this bill, and applicants may be required to submit conviction information at the time of application. San Mateo County is an Equal Opportunity Employer Application Instructions To learn more about the position and/or to apply, please click the link below. If link is not available, please read the information above for detailed instructions on how to apply.
Job Description Overall Job Objective Job Title: Ambulatory Care Nurse (Bilingual Spanish/English Preferred) - Open Salary: $52.36 - $61.89 Hourly $4,188.80 - $4,951.20 Biweekly $9,075.73 - $10,727.60 Monthly Job Type: Full-Time Location: San Mateo County, California San Mateo Medical Center is seeking qualified and experienced Ambulatory Care Nurses for its outpatient clinics. Under direction, Ambulatory Care Nurses perform professional nursing duties for outpatient clinic patients; treat and educate patients, their families and the public about various medical conditions; record medical histories and symptoms; perform diagnostic tests and analyze results; operate medical machinery; administer treatment and medications; assist with patient follow-up and rehabilitation; and perform other duties as assigned and required by the assigned clinical setting. This journey level Nurse is fully competent to independently perform a full range of professional nursing duties and procedures that require the exercise of a high degree of clinical judgment. Incumbents also provide lead direction to other nursing and paraprofessional personnel. In addition, Ambulatory Care Nurses assigned to community clinics provide preventive care and treat patients with a variety of illnesses and injuries. The ideal candidate is a licensed Registered Nurse with at least one year of health care work experience preferred, ideally as a Registered Nurse (RN); is skilled in case management and triage assessment; knowledgeable in care coordination; experienced in medication reconciliation; has worked with the underserved population and on interdisciplinary teams. Bilingual in Spanish and English is preferred . The ideal candidate is also a critical thinker, fast learner and thrives in a dynamic environment. Computer literacy, prior experience with electronic medical records (E-Clinical Works preferred) and registries strongly preferred, as well as flexibility to work nights and weekends. About San Mateo Medical Center San Mateo Medical Center is part of the County of San Mateo Health System and is located in San Mateo County, California, just south of San Francisco. We have clinics located around the County where we currently have full- and part-time opportunities to be part of a care team providing continuity care. Our clinics are located in San Mateo (Edison Clinic, Innovative Care Clinic, Medical Specialty Clinic, OB/GYN Clinic, and Surgical Specialty Clinic), Redwood City (Fair Oaks Health Center and Sequoia Teen Wellness Center), Daly City (Daly City Health Center and Daly City Youth Health Center), South San Francisco (South San Francisco Health Center), and Half Moon Bay (Coastside Clinic). For more information regarding our clinics and services provided at each location, click here . Examples Of Duties: Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Complete patient assessments and triage, record patient histories, symptoms and observations. Establish and implement nursing care plans for each patient through assessment, development, activation and evaluation. Participate in patient case conferences and rounds. Organize, assign and supervise duties and responsibilities of other staff members as a team leader; orient and teach new staff members of the nursing team and students. Perform nursing care following prescribed rules, policies, protocol and procedures. Identify problems, assist in data gathering, propose solutions and participate in evaluation of quality assurance issues. Care coordination of patient centered care based on evidenced based guidelines (Patient Centered Medical Home); coordinate based on patients' health care needs and treatment recommendations to establish and maintain a plan of care, jointly created and managed by patients, family, and care team. Participate in educational programs to maintain level of expertise. Participate in non-clinical assignments, which may include maintaining records, preparing reports and/or serving on special committees. Maintain records and prepare reports. Operate a variety of medical machinery and equipment. Administer treatment and medications. Maintain knowledge of outpatient resources. Develop discharge plans for patients. Perform related duties as assigned and as required by assigned work setting, as described below. Provide preventive care and/or treatment to patients in a community or specialty clinic with a variety of conditions, illnesses and/or injuries. Check vital signs, give injections, provide wound care and perform catheterization and Point of Care Testing. Ensure patients preference, goals, and experiences are communicated to primary care provider, and working with various specialty disciplines as needed. Prepare educational materials, facilitate transitions, connect with community, and align resources with population needs. Run immunization clinics, blood drives, and public seminars, as required. Manage, monitor and adjust doses based on protocols and physician instructions. Perform phlebotomy. Perform related duties as assigned. Qualifications: Knowledge of: Nurse Practice Act. Current nursing and related medical theory and skills necessary to administer nursing care within assigned clinical setting. Safety and infection control practices. Clinical systems, supplies and equipment. Skill/Ability to: Nurse Practice Act. Perform nursing procedures required for assigned clinical setting. Comply with clinical procedures and policies. Maintain professional nurse-patient relationships. Communicate with and educate patients, families, and the public who come from a diverse background. Work harmoniously with other personnel. Follow safety practices. Assist in the instruction of other nursing and paraprofessional personnel. Bend, kneel and squat as needed. Occasionally use upper extremities to exert force to push and pull patients/objects weighing up to 50 pounds or more. Work in a busy environment. Licensure/Certification: Possession of a California license as a Registered Nurse or equivalent and a valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. Some positions may require possession of an Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and/or Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification. Application/Examination: Anyone may apply. A supplemental application form must be submitted in addition to our regular employment application form . The examination will consist of a scored evaluation of relevant training and experience (weight: 100%) based solely on the responses to the supplemental questions. All applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. This is a continuous recruitment which may close at any time. The final filing date will be posted five days in advance on this job announcement. IMPORTANT : Applications for this position will only be accepted online. If you are currently on the County's website, you may click the 'Apply Online' button above or below. If you are not on the County's website, please go to http://jobs.smcgov.org/ to apply. Online applications must be received by the Human Resources Department before midnight on the final filing date. Apply immediately. This recruitment is open on a continuous basis and selections may be made at any time within the process. Final Filing Date : Open until filled Effective July 1, 2014, the County of San Mateo will no longer require job applicants to disclose conviction history information until after the applicant successfully completes all examination phases for the recruitment. All passing applicants will receive instructions by email only from Human Resources staff to complete and submit a conviction history questionnaire online within a specified deadline of two business days. Failure to do so within the timeframe will disqualify you from the rest of the process. Please visit this link at http://hr.smcgov.org/conviction-information-applicants-faqs to find out more information about the conviction history questionnaire so that you can prepare accordingly. Note: Positions in criminal justice agencies currently required by law to pass background checks are exempted from this bill, and applicants may be required to submit conviction information at the time of application. San Mateo County is an Equal Opportunity Employer Analyst: Wendy Young (060617) (Ambulatory Care Nurse - F014) Application Instructions To learn more about the position and/or to apply, please click the link below. If link is not available, please read the information above for detailed instructions on how to apply.
Jun 07, 2017
Job Description Overall Job Objective Job Title: Ambulatory Care Nurse (Bilingual Spanish/English Preferred) - Open Salary: $52.36 - $61.89 Hourly $4,188.80 - $4,951.20 Biweekly $9,075.73 - $10,727.60 Monthly Job Type: Full-Time Location: San Mateo County, California San Mateo Medical Center is seeking qualified and experienced Ambulatory Care Nurses for its outpatient clinics. Under direction, Ambulatory Care Nurses perform professional nursing duties for outpatient clinic patients; treat and educate patients, their families and the public about various medical conditions; record medical histories and symptoms; perform diagnostic tests and analyze results; operate medical machinery; administer treatment and medications; assist with patient follow-up and rehabilitation; and perform other duties as assigned and required by the assigned clinical setting. This journey level Nurse is fully competent to independently perform a full range of professional nursing duties and procedures that require the exercise of a high degree of clinical judgment. Incumbents also provide lead direction to other nursing and paraprofessional personnel. In addition, Ambulatory Care Nurses assigned to community clinics provide preventive care and treat patients with a variety of illnesses and injuries. The ideal candidate is a licensed Registered Nurse with at least one year of health care work experience preferred, ideally as a Registered Nurse (RN); is skilled in case management and triage assessment; knowledgeable in care coordination; experienced in medication reconciliation; has worked with the underserved population and on interdisciplinary teams. Bilingual in Spanish and English is preferred . The ideal candidate is also a critical thinker, fast learner and thrives in a dynamic environment. Computer literacy, prior experience with electronic medical records (E-Clinical Works preferred) and registries strongly preferred, as well as flexibility to work nights and weekends. About San Mateo Medical Center San Mateo Medical Center is part of the County of San Mateo Health System and is located in San Mateo County, California, just south of San Francisco. We have clinics located around the County where we currently have full- and part-time opportunities to be part of a care team providing continuity care. Our clinics are located in San Mateo (Edison Clinic, Innovative Care Clinic, Medical Specialty Clinic, OB/GYN Clinic, and Surgical Specialty Clinic), Redwood City (Fair Oaks Health Center and Sequoia Teen Wellness Center), Daly City (Daly City Health Center and Daly City Youth Health Center), South San Francisco (South San Francisco Health Center), and Half Moon Bay (Coastside Clinic). For more information regarding our clinics and services provided at each location, click here . Examples Of Duties: Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Complete patient assessments and triage, record patient histories, symptoms and observations. Establish and implement nursing care plans for each patient through assessment, development, activation and evaluation. Participate in patient case conferences and rounds. Organize, assign and supervise duties and responsibilities of other staff members as a team leader; orient and teach new staff members of the nursing team and students. Perform nursing care following prescribed rules, policies, protocol and procedures. Identify problems, assist in data gathering, propose solutions and participate in evaluation of quality assurance issues. Care coordination of patient centered care based on evidenced based guidelines (Patient Centered Medical Home); coordinate based on patients' health care needs and treatment recommendations to establish and maintain a plan of care, jointly created and managed by patients, family, and care team. Participate in educational programs to maintain level of expertise. Participate in non-clinical assignments, which may include maintaining records, preparing reports and/or serving on special committees. Maintain records and prepare reports. Operate a variety of medical machinery and equipment. Administer treatment and medications. Maintain knowledge of outpatient resources. Develop discharge plans for patients. Perform related duties as assigned and as required by assigned work setting, as described below. Provide preventive care and/or treatment to patients in a community or specialty clinic with a variety of conditions, illnesses and/or injuries. Check vital signs, give injections, provide wound care and perform catheterization and Point of Care Testing. Ensure patients preference, goals, and experiences are communicated to primary care provider, and working with various specialty disciplines as needed. Prepare educational materials, facilitate transitions, connect with community, and align resources with population needs. Run immunization clinics, blood drives, and public seminars, as required. Manage, monitor and adjust doses based on protocols and physician instructions. Perform phlebotomy. Perform related duties as assigned. Qualifications: Knowledge of: Nurse Practice Act. Current nursing and related medical theory and skills necessary to administer nursing care within assigned clinical setting. Safety and infection control practices. Clinical systems, supplies and equipment. Skill/Ability to: Nurse Practice Act. Perform nursing procedures required for assigned clinical setting. Comply with clinical procedures and policies. Maintain professional nurse-patient relationships. Communicate with and educate patients, families, and the public who come from a diverse background. Work harmoniously with other personnel. Follow safety practices. Assist in the instruction of other nursing and paraprofessional personnel. Bend, kneel and squat as needed. Occasionally use upper extremities to exert force to push and pull patients/objects weighing up to 50 pounds or more. Work in a busy environment. Licensure/Certification: Possession of a California license as a Registered Nurse or equivalent and a valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. Some positions may require possession of an Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and/or Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification. Application/Examination: Anyone may apply. A supplemental application form must be submitted in addition to our regular employment application form . The examination will consist of a scored evaluation of relevant training and experience (weight: 100%) based solely on the responses to the supplemental questions. All applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. This is a continuous recruitment which may close at any time. The final filing date will be posted five days in advance on this job announcement. IMPORTANT : Applications for this position will only be accepted online. If you are currently on the County's website, you may click the 'Apply Online' button above or below. If you are not on the County's website, please go to http://jobs.smcgov.org/ to apply. Online applications must be received by the Human Resources Department before midnight on the final filing date. Apply immediately. This recruitment is open on a continuous basis and selections may be made at any time within the process. Final Filing Date : Open until filled Effective July 1, 2014, the County of San Mateo will no longer require job applicants to disclose conviction history information until after the applicant successfully completes all examination phases for the recruitment. All passing applicants will receive instructions by email only from Human Resources staff to complete and submit a conviction history questionnaire online within a specified deadline of two business days. Failure to do so within the timeframe will disqualify you from the rest of the process. Please visit this link at http://hr.smcgov.org/conviction-information-applicants-faqs to find out more information about the conviction history questionnaire so that you can prepare accordingly. Note: Positions in criminal justice agencies currently required by law to pass background checks are exempted from this bill, and applicants may be required to submit conviction information at the time of application. San Mateo County is an Equal Opportunity Employer Analyst: Wendy Young (060617) (Ambulatory Care Nurse - F014) Application Instructions To learn more about the position and/or to apply, please click the link below. If link is not available, please read the information above for detailed instructions on how to apply.
Job Description Overall Job Objective Job Title: Pediatrician - San Mateo Medical Center Pediatric and Adolescent Clinic (Open) Closing Date/Time: Continuous Salary: $83.37 - $98.55 Hourly $6,669.60 - $7,884.00 Biweekly $14,450.80 - $17,082.00 Monthly $173,409.60 - $204,984.00 Annually Job Type: Full-Time Location: San Mateo County, California Note: This job posting was amended on February 11, 2016 to update the salary range. San Mateo Medical Center is a highly-regarded system of health care that includes a comprehensive acute care hospital and regional satellite clinics in San Mateo County, California. Our pediatric clinics provide services primarily for non-insured and under-insured children in San Mateo County. In addition, children are served in our Emergency Department at San Mateo Medical Center, where there are also a small number of pediatric inpatient beds. We also have a close working relationship with Stanford/Lucille Packard Children's Hospital and other nearby institutions. The San Mateo Medical Center Child and Adolescent Clinic is located in the outpatient wing of the main campus/ hospital building in San Mateo. Our clinic provides comprehensive primary medical care to children, from birth through adolescence in a hospital-based setting that is culturally sensitive to the needs of our families. Responsibilities include outpatient clinic, panel management (based on 2.25 PATIENTS PER CLINIC HOUR), urgent care clinic, inpatient / ED coverage and specialty clinic duties as requested. There is a designated 15% administrative time for clinical care, plus additional time for inpatient responsibilities and projects. This does not include meeting time (Primary Care Department, Pediatric Subcommittee, Floor Meeting, Provider meeting) and required trainings. Compensation is competitive and the benefits package is comprehensive, including a generous retirement plan, ample educational (CME) opportunities, and a dynamic, innovative working environment. Malpractice insurance is provided for work done at all County facilities. The ideal candidate will have experience working with a diverse and underserved patient population. Additionally the incumbent will have experience with electronic medical record systems. Spanish speaking preferred. Must also be able to work some evenings and Saturdays. On-Call Coverage Pediatricians are on-call for the San Mateo Medical Center after hours. Call, while voluntary, is recommended twice a month for emergency room consultation and inpatient care (no nursery responsibilities) and carries its own additional compensation. Compensation is based on a fixed hourly on-call with pager rate, plus additional payment for actual services rendered. Depending on assignment, some positions may require on-call status. Examples Of Duties: Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Conduct medical and/or physical examinations and make diagnoses. Prescribe appropriate treatment plans and prescribe therapy or rehabilitation programs. Coordinate the work of consulting medical specialists. Act as physician member of a multi-disciplinary team for clinical work or program development. Train and supervise interns and residents. Provide clinical supervision to licensed and professional staff. Prepare reports and maintain records of activities. Consult and work with other medical and/or mental health professionals in the community when necessary. Confer with patients' relatives regarding illness and treatment. Maintain records of diagnosis, treatment and prognosis according to Joint Commission of Accredited Hospitals Organization standards and other regulatory agencies. Develop comprehensive case histories. Perform related duties as assigned. Qualifications: Knowledge of: Current developments, trends and research in the medical field. Basic understanding of clinical supervisory principles and practices. Pharmacology and psychopharmacology including laws regarding informed consent, dosage ranges, drug incompatibilities, and side effects. Proper documentation of clinical services. Principles, practices, and techniques of general medicine and its application. Medical diagnosis and treatment. Hospitals and Clinics organization. Knowledge of communicable disease control. Knowledge of public health practices and procedures. Skill/Ability to: Diagnose and treat patients. Develop and monitor appropriate treatment plans. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, their families, staff and others. Learn and apply laws, statutes, codes and regulations governing California health service providers, and JCAHO and other regulatory requirements. Maintain medical records and prepare reports. Serve on interdisciplinary teams. Clinically supervise licensed and professional staff. 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: Completion of a residency training program approved by the American Medical Association, or two years of clinical experience post internship in an appropriate medical specialty. Licensure/Certification: License to practice medicine or osteopathy in the State of California. Board certification or Board eligibility in Pediatrics or a related area is highly desirable. Application/Examination: Anyone may apply. A supplemental application form must be submitted in addition to our regular employment application form. Resume or CV will not be accepted as a substitute for the required employment application and supplemental questionnaire. The examination process will consist of an application screening (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 San Mateo County, 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 http://jobs.smcgov.org to apply. RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE Recruitment Closes: CONTINUOUS Apply immediately. This recruitment is open on a continuous basis and selections may be made at any time within the process. Effective July 1, 2014, the County of San Mateo will no longer require job applicants to disclose conviction history information until after the applicant successfully completes all examination phases for the recruitment. All passing applicants will receive instructions by email only from Human Resources staff to complete and submit a conviction history questionnaire online within a specified deadline of two business days. Failure to do so within the timeframe will disqualify you from the rest of the process. Please visit this link at http://hr.smcgov.org/conviction-information-applicants-faqs to find out more information about the conviction history questionnaire so that you can prepare accordingly. Note: Positions in criminal justice agencies currently required by law to pass background checks are exempted from this bill, and applicants may be required to submit conviction information at the time of application San Mateo is an Equal Opportunity Employer Analyst: Kristin Herman (052715) (Staff Physician - Pediatrics - F123) Keywords: health services, medical, clinical, doctor, public health, children, child, pediatrician Application Instructions To learn more about the position and/or to apply, please click the link below. If link is not available, please read the information above for detailed instructions on how to apply.
Mar 24, 2017
Job Description Overall Job Objective Job Title: Pediatrician - San Mateo Medical Center Pediatric and Adolescent Clinic (Open) Closing Date/Time: Continuous Salary: $83.37 - $98.55 Hourly $6,669.60 - $7,884.00 Biweekly $14,450.80 - $17,082.00 Monthly $173,409.60 - $204,984.00 Annually Job Type: Full-Time Location: San Mateo County, California Note: This job posting was amended on February 11, 2016 to update the salary range. San Mateo Medical Center is a highly-regarded system of health care that includes a comprehensive acute care hospital and regional satellite clinics in San Mateo County, California. Our pediatric clinics provide services primarily for non-insured and under-insured children in San Mateo County. In addition, children are served in our Emergency Department at San Mateo Medical Center, where there are also a small number of pediatric inpatient beds. We also have a close working relationship with Stanford/Lucille Packard Children's Hospital and other nearby institutions. The San Mateo Medical Center Child and Adolescent Clinic is located in the outpatient wing of the main campus/ hospital building in San Mateo. Our clinic provides comprehensive primary medical care to children, from birth through adolescence in a hospital-based setting that is culturally sensitive to the needs of our families. Responsibilities include outpatient clinic, panel management (based on 2.25 PATIENTS PER CLINIC HOUR), urgent care clinic, inpatient / ED coverage and specialty clinic duties as requested. There is a designated 15% administrative time for clinical care, plus additional time for inpatient responsibilities and projects. This does not include meeting time (Primary Care Department, Pediatric Subcommittee, Floor Meeting, Provider meeting) and required trainings. Compensation is competitive and the benefits package is comprehensive, including a generous retirement plan, ample educational (CME) opportunities, and a dynamic, innovative working environment. Malpractice insurance is provided for work done at all County facilities. The ideal candidate will have experience working with a diverse and underserved patient population. Additionally the incumbent will have experience with electronic medical record systems. Spanish speaking preferred. Must also be able to work some evenings and Saturdays. On-Call Coverage Pediatricians are on-call for the San Mateo Medical Center after hours. Call, while voluntary, is recommended twice a month for emergency room consultation and inpatient care (no nursery responsibilities) and carries its own additional compensation. Compensation is based on a fixed hourly on-call with pager rate, plus additional payment for actual services rendered. Depending on assignment, some positions may require on-call status. Examples Of Duties: Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Conduct medical and/or physical examinations and make diagnoses. Prescribe appropriate treatment plans and prescribe therapy or rehabilitation programs. Coordinate the work of consulting medical specialists. Act as physician member of a multi-disciplinary team for clinical work or program development. Train and supervise interns and residents. Provide clinical supervision to licensed and professional staff. Prepare reports and maintain records of activities. Consult and work with other medical and/or mental health professionals in the community when necessary. Confer with patients' relatives regarding illness and treatment. Maintain records of diagnosis, treatment and prognosis according to Joint Commission of Accredited Hospitals Organization standards and other regulatory agencies. Develop comprehensive case histories. Perform related duties as assigned. Qualifications: Knowledge of: Current developments, trends and research in the medical field. Basic understanding of clinical supervisory principles and practices. Pharmacology and psychopharmacology including laws regarding informed consent, dosage ranges, drug incompatibilities, and side effects. Proper documentation of clinical services. Principles, practices, and techniques of general medicine and its application. Medical diagnosis and treatment. Hospitals and Clinics organization. Knowledge of communicable disease control. Knowledge of public health practices and procedures. Skill/Ability to: Diagnose and treat patients. Develop and monitor appropriate treatment plans. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, their families, staff and others. Learn and apply laws, statutes, codes and regulations governing California health service providers, and JCAHO and other regulatory requirements. Maintain medical records and prepare reports. Serve on interdisciplinary teams. Clinically supervise licensed and professional staff. 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: Completion of a residency training program approved by the American Medical Association, or two years of clinical experience post internship in an appropriate medical specialty. Licensure/Certification: License to practice medicine or osteopathy in the State of California. Board certification or Board eligibility in Pediatrics or a related area is highly desirable. Application/Examination: Anyone may apply. A supplemental application form must be submitted in addition to our regular employment application form. Resume or CV will not be accepted as a substitute for the required employment application and supplemental questionnaire. The examination process will consist of an application screening (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 San Mateo County, 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 http://jobs.smcgov.org to apply. RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE Recruitment Closes: CONTINUOUS Apply immediately. This recruitment is open on a continuous basis and selections may be made at any time within the process. Effective July 1, 2014, the County of San Mateo will no longer require job applicants to disclose conviction history information until after the applicant successfully completes all examination phases for the recruitment. All passing applicants will receive instructions by email only from Human Resources staff to complete and submit a conviction history questionnaire online within a specified deadline of two business days. Failure to do so within the timeframe will disqualify you from the rest of the process. Please visit this link at http://hr.smcgov.org/conviction-information-applicants-faqs to find out more information about the conviction history questionnaire so that you can prepare accordingly. Note: Positions in criminal justice agencies currently required by law to pass background checks are exempted from this bill, and applicants may be required to submit conviction information at the time of application San Mateo is an Equal Opportunity Employer Analyst: Kristin Herman (052715) (Staff Physician - Pediatrics - F123) Keywords: health services, medical, clinical, doctor, public health, children, child, pediatrician Application Instructions To learn more about the position and/or to apply, please click the link below. If link is not available, please read the information above for detailed instructions on how to apply.
Job Description Overall Job Objective Job Title: Ambulatory Care Nurse - Public Health, Policy & Planning (Open) Closing Date/Time: Continuous Salary: $52.36 - $61.89 Hourly $4,188.80 - $4,951.20 Biweekly $9,075.73 - $10,727.60 Monthly Job Type: Regular Location: San Mateo County, California Note: This recruitment schedule was amended on July 27, 2017 to extend the Final Filing Date. This recruitment has been changed to "Continuous." The County of San Mateo Health System is excited to be able to offer a unique job opportunity to well-qualified individuals for the position of Ambulatory Care Nurse - Public Health, Policy & Planning as part of a new and innovative pilot program--the Whole Person Care Pilot . Whole Person Care (WPC) focus is to provide culturally competent patient engagement, activation, care management, and support strategies necessary for complex Health System "High Utilizers" (4 or more ED visits per year) facing substantial barriers to connect with needed medical, social, and housing services. WPC's goal is to improve patients' health and well-being through more efficient and effective use of resources that are not covered by Medi-Cal and by providing the right services, at the right time, at the right place. This nursing position will require extensive time (estimated 70% time) conducting triage to ensure that homeless and high utilizer clients are referred to departments or community partners who can meet the service needs of the client. This position will work in a non-clinical office setting and will also require some field work (estimated 30% time) to engage homeless individuals in venues such as encampments, under freeways and other community settings. The Ambulatory Care Nurse will independently perform a full range of professional nursing duties and procedures that require the exercise of a high degree of clinical judgment. Examples of duties include: providing patient care to homeless and other underserved patient populations identified as WPC clients, and in homeless shelters. The Ambulatory Care Nurse will also will work with multi-disciplinary teams of licensed and non-licensed staff; work closely with other nursing staff and leadership team to plan and develop strategies and goals for the services provided; and coordinate the implementation of such plans. The ideal candidate has at least one year of experience in family practice addressing chronic disease management; is skilled in case management; has experience in triage assessment; has worked with homeless and other underserved populations; has experience working with clients that have mental health and/or alcohol and drug challenges; has field work experience; has worked as part of interdisciplinary teams; is computer literate and has prior experience with electronic medical records and registries; and is a critical thinker, fast learner and thrives in a dynamic environment. Fluency in Spanish is preferred, but not required. NOTE: The eligible list generated from this recruitment may be used to fill future extra-help, term, unclassified, and regular classified vacancies. Examples Of Duties: Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Complete patient assessments and triage including psycho-social, record patient histories, symptoms and observations. Provide health education and promotion to clients and/or family members. Establish and implement nursing care plans for each patient through assessment, development, activation and evaluation. Perform nursing care following prescribed rules, policies, protocol and procedures. Identify problems, assist in data gathering, propose solutions and participate in evaluation of quality assurance issues. Provide medication adherence assessments and risk reduction education. Participate in educational programs to maintain level of expertise. Participate in non-clinical assignments, which may include maintaining records, preparing reports and/or serving on special committees. Maintain records and prepare reports. Administer treatment and medications. Maintain knowledge of outpatient resources. Develop discharge plans for patients. Work independently using Nursing Protocols. Visit shelter patients for assessments. Advise clients and community inquiries of services available. Communicate effectively with patients of diverse backgrounds. Participate in flu clinics at shelters, St. Vincent de Paul's and treatment centers. Provide preventive care and/or treatment to patients in a community or specialty clinic with a variety of conditions, illnesses and/or injuries. Check vital signs, give injections, provide wound care and perform catheterizations and Point of Care Testing. Work with patient and their families to explain post-treatment care needs and provide clinic follow-up through teaching and referral to resources. Prepare educational materials and maintain knowledge of outpatient resources. Run immunization clinics, blood drives, and public seminars, as required. Manage, monitor and adjust doses based on protocols and physician instructions. Perform phlebotomy. Perform related duties as assigned and as required by assigned work setting. Qualifications: Licensure/Certification : Possession of a California license as a Registered Nurse or equivalent and a valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. Ambulatory Care Nurse : Some positions may require possession of an Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and/or Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification. Knowledge of : Nurse Practice Act. Current nursing and related medical theory and skills necessary to administer nursing care within assigned clinical setting. Safety and infection control practices. Clinical systems, supplies and equipment. Skill/Ability to : Nurse Practice Act. Perform nursing procedures required for assigned clinical setting. Comply with clinical procedures and policies. Maintain professional nurse-patient relationships. Communicate with and educate patients, families, and the public who come from a diverse background. Work harmoniously with other personnel. Follow safety practices. Assist in the instruction of other nursing and paraprofessional personnel. Bend, kneel and squat as needed. Occasionally use upper extremities to exert force to push and pull patients/objects weighing up to 50 pounds or more. Work in a busy environment. Application/Examination: Anyone may apply. 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. This is a continuous recruitment which may close at any time. The final filing date will be posted five days in advance on this job announcement. 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 San Mateo County, 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 Online" button above or below. If you are not on the County's website, please go to http://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 Date for Filing: Continuous Application Screening: July 31, 2017 Combined Civil Service/Department Interviews: August 21 and/or 22, 2017 Apply immediately. This recruitment is open on a continuous basis and selections may be made at any time within the process. The County of San Mateo does not require job applicants to disclose conviction history information until after the applicant successfully completes all examination phases for the recruitment. All passing applicants will receive instructions by email only from Human Resources staff to complete and submit a conviction history questionnaire online within a specified deadline of two business days. Failure to do so within the timeframe will disqualify you from the rest of the process. Please visit this link at http://hr.smcgov.org/conviction-information-applicants-faqs to find out more information about the conviction history questionnaire so that you can prepare accordingly. Note: Positions in criminal justice agencies currently required by law to pass background checks are exempted from this bill, and applicants may be required to submit conviction information at the time of application. San Mateo County is an Equal Opportunity Employer HR Contact: Yvonne Alvidrez (071317) (Ambulatory Care Nurse - F014) Application Instructions To learn more about the position and/or to apply, please click the link below. If link is not available, please read the information above for detailed instructions on how to apply.
Jul 28, 2017
Job Description Overall Job Objective Job Title: Ambulatory Care Nurse - Public Health, Policy & Planning (Open) Closing Date/Time: Continuous Salary: $52.36 - $61.89 Hourly $4,188.80 - $4,951.20 Biweekly $9,075.73 - $10,727.60 Monthly Job Type: Regular Location: San Mateo County, California Note: This recruitment schedule was amended on July 27, 2017 to extend the Final Filing Date. This recruitment has been changed to "Continuous." The County of San Mateo Health System is excited to be able to offer a unique job opportunity to well-qualified individuals for the position of Ambulatory Care Nurse - Public Health, Policy & Planning as part of a new and innovative pilot program--the Whole Person Care Pilot . Whole Person Care (WPC) focus is to provide culturally competent patient engagement, activation, care management, and support strategies necessary for complex Health System "High Utilizers" (4 or more ED visits per year) facing substantial barriers to connect with needed medical, social, and housing services. WPC's goal is to improve patients' health and well-being through more efficient and effective use of resources that are not covered by Medi-Cal and by providing the right services, at the right time, at the right place. This nursing position will require extensive time (estimated 70% time) conducting triage to ensure that homeless and high utilizer clients are referred to departments or community partners who can meet the service needs of the client. This position will work in a non-clinical office setting and will also require some field work (estimated 30% time) to engage homeless individuals in venues such as encampments, under freeways and other community settings. The Ambulatory Care Nurse will independently perform a full range of professional nursing duties and procedures that require the exercise of a high degree of clinical judgment. Examples of duties include: providing patient care to homeless and other underserved patient populations identified as WPC clients, and in homeless shelters. The Ambulatory Care Nurse will also will work with multi-disciplinary teams of licensed and non-licensed staff; work closely with other nursing staff and leadership team to plan and develop strategies and goals for the services provided; and coordinate the implementation of such plans. The ideal candidate has at least one year of experience in family practice addressing chronic disease management; is skilled in case management; has experience in triage assessment; has worked with homeless and other underserved populations; has experience working with clients that have mental health and/or alcohol and drug challenges; has field work experience; has worked as part of interdisciplinary teams; is computer literate and has prior experience with electronic medical records and registries; and is a critical thinker, fast learner and thrives in a dynamic environment. Fluency in Spanish is preferred, but not required. NOTE: The eligible list generated from this recruitment may be used to fill future extra-help, term, unclassified, and regular classified vacancies. Examples Of Duties: Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Complete patient assessments and triage including psycho-social, record patient histories, symptoms and observations. Provide health education and promotion to clients and/or family members. Establish and implement nursing care plans for each patient through assessment, development, activation and evaluation. Perform nursing care following prescribed rules, policies, protocol and procedures. Identify problems, assist in data gathering, propose solutions and participate in evaluation of quality assurance issues. Provide medication adherence assessments and risk reduction education. Participate in educational programs to maintain level of expertise. Participate in non-clinical assignments, which may include maintaining records, preparing reports and/or serving on special committees. Maintain records and prepare reports. Administer treatment and medications. Maintain knowledge of outpatient resources. Develop discharge plans for patients. Work independently using Nursing Protocols. Visit shelter patients for assessments. Advise clients and community inquiries of services available. Communicate effectively with patients of diverse backgrounds. Participate in flu clinics at shelters, St. Vincent de Paul's and treatment centers. Provide preventive care and/or treatment to patients in a community or specialty clinic with a variety of conditions, illnesses and/or injuries. Check vital signs, give injections, provide wound care and perform catheterizations and Point of Care Testing. Work with patient and their families to explain post-treatment care needs and provide clinic follow-up through teaching and referral to resources. Prepare educational materials and maintain knowledge of outpatient resources. Run immunization clinics, blood drives, and public seminars, as required. Manage, monitor and adjust doses based on protocols and physician instructions. Perform phlebotomy. Perform related duties as assigned and as required by assigned work setting. Qualifications: Licensure/Certification : Possession of a California license as a Registered Nurse or equivalent and a valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. Ambulatory Care Nurse : Some positions may require possession of an Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and/or Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification. Knowledge of : Nurse Practice Act. Current nursing and related medical theory and skills necessary to administer nursing care within assigned clinical setting. Safety and infection control practices. Clinical systems, supplies and equipment. Skill/Ability to : Nurse Practice Act. Perform nursing procedures required for assigned clinical setting. Comply with clinical procedures and policies. Maintain professional nurse-patient relationships. Communicate with and educate patients, families, and the public who come from a diverse background. Work harmoniously with other personnel. Follow safety practices. Assist in the instruction of other nursing and paraprofessional personnel. Bend, kneel and squat as needed. Occasionally use upper extremities to exert force to push and pull patients/objects weighing up to 50 pounds or more. Work in a busy environment. Application/Examination: Anyone may apply. 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. This is a continuous recruitment which may close at any time. The final filing date will be posted five days in advance on this job announcement. 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 San Mateo County, 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 Online" button above or below. If you are not on the County's website, please go to http://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 Date for Filing: Continuous Application Screening: July 31, 2017 Combined Civil Service/Department Interviews: August 21 and/or 22, 2017 Apply immediately. This recruitment is open on a continuous basis and selections may be made at any time within the process. The County of San Mateo does not require job applicants to disclose conviction history information until after the applicant successfully completes all examination phases for the recruitment. All passing applicants will receive instructions by email only from Human Resources staff to complete and submit a conviction history questionnaire online within a specified deadline of two business days. Failure to do so within the timeframe will disqualify you from the rest of the process. Please visit this link at http://hr.smcgov.org/conviction-information-applicants-faqs to find out more information about the conviction history questionnaire so that you can prepare accordingly. Note: Positions in criminal justice agencies currently required by law to pass background checks are exempted from this bill, and applicants may be required to submit conviction information at the time of application. San Mateo County is an Equal Opportunity Employer HR Contact: Yvonne Alvidrez (071317) (Ambulatory Care Nurse - F014) Application Instructions To learn more about the position and/or to apply, please click the link below. If link is not available, please read the information above for detailed instructions on how to apply.
Job Description Overall Job Objective Job Title: Public Health Nurse - Children & Family Services -Spanish Speaking Preferred (Open & Promotional) Closing Date/Time: Continuous Salary: $53.50 - $63.24 Hourly $4,280.00 - $5,059.20 Biweekly $9,273.33 - $10,961.60 Monthly $111,280.00 - $131,539.20 Annually Job Type: Full-Time Location: San Mateo County, California Note: This recruitment schedule was amended on June 29, 2017 to extend the Final Filing Date. This recruitment has been changed to "Continuous. San Mateo County's Health System is seeking a qualified and experienced Public Health Nurse for its Family Health Services Division: Children & Family Services. The Public Health Nurse (PHN) in Children & Family Services attends to the health needs of neglected and abused children ages 0 to 21 years, specifically children in foster care. The PHN is assigned as the secondary case manager on cases and engages in consultation with social workers as well as mental health workers and physicians. This PHN will make referrals to community and other agencies, coordinate care with hospitals and medical providers, educate and counsel parents/guardians and foster parents, act as a resource for staff on medical and nursing issues, interpret medical records and make recommendations. In addition, this PHN will, upon social worker request, provide nursing recommendations to be included in court reports and upon occasion, testify in court. This PHN will report to a Senior PHN and PHN Manager. Note: Fluency in Spanish is preferred. The ideal candidate has: Excellent case management skills; A strong background in child growth and development; The ability to perform health and developmental assessments; The ability to recognize child abuse and neglect; The ability to work independently as well as within a multi-disciplinary team. Knowledge of the Child Welfare System and foster care.; Public health and/or pediatric nursing experience. This position requires possession of a class C California driver license or the ability to provide suitable transportation (including public transportation), as approved by the appointing authority. Note: The list created from this recruitment may be used to fill current and future permanent, extra help and/or temporary vacancies. Examples Of Duties: Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Assess children's health status through home visits, history taking, observation, and developmental screening tests using the nursing process. Monitor and ensure children's health, dental, and developmental follow-up needs are met. Monitor and assist with oversight of foster children's medications, including psychotropic medications, by working with the children's psychiatrists, therapists, and other physicians and clinics. Assist social workers in managing children's health and medical needs through working with foster parents, legal guardians, probation officers, and group homes. Counsel, teach, and coordinate health and social services provided to client/family. Document services and client's response to services in CWS/CMS. Participate in defining and addressing community health needs through consultation, recruitment of providers, and development of resources. Participate in developing instructional materials. Keep statistical records and write reports. Inform clients regarding medical needs and Medi-Cal. Link clients to medical, dental, and other community resources. Present training to, and collaborate with physician offices. Participate on a multidisciplinary team. Perform related duties as assigned. Qualifications: Licensure/Certification: California license as a Registered Nurse. California Certificate as a Public Health Nurse. Education and Experience: Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. Knowledge of: Principles and practices of public health nursing, with emphasis on field and clinic activities. Problem solving through nursing process. Technical nursing procedures. Health and social services resources. Collaborative health planning with multi-disciplinary teams. Skill/Ability to: Teach and counsel. Perform technical nursing procedures. Assess physical, psycho-social, and nutritional needs. Assess community health needs. Teach and guide other health personnel and volunteers. Motivate people in positive health attitudes and behavior. Work effectively with multi-problem families. Problem solve. Make independent judgments and work autonomously. Assume a leadership role in community health programs. Communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Be culturally sensitive. Be flexible to adapting to a changing environment. Organize communities regarding health matters. Application/Examination: Anyone may apply. Current San Mateo County and San Mateo County Superior Court employees with at least six months (1040 hours) of continuous service in a classified regular, probationary, SEIU or AFSCME represented extra-help/term position prior to the final filing date will receive five points added to their final passing score on this examination.This is a continuous recruitment which may close at any time. The final filing date will be posted 5 days in advance in the San Mateo County Human Resources Department. A supplemental application form must be submitted in addition to our standard County employment application. Resumes are not accepted in lieu of submitting the required application materials. 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 San Mateo County, 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 Online" button above or below. If you are not on the County's website, please go to http://jobs.smcgov.org/ to apply. Online applications must be received by the Human Resources Department before midnight on the final filing date. Apply immediately. This recruitment is open on a continuous basis and selections may be made at any time within the process. ** TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE ** Final Filing Deadline: CONTINUOUS Application Screening (Tentative): July 6, 2017 Combined Panel/Department Interviews (Tentative): July 17, and/or July 27, 2017 Effective July 1, 2014, the County of San Mateo will no longer require job applicants to disclose conviction history information until after the applicant successfully completes all examination phases for the recruitment. All passing applicants will receive instructions by email only from Human Resources staff to complete and submit a conviction history questionnaire online within a specified deadline of two business days. Failure to do so within the timeframe will disqualify you from the rest of the process. Please visit this link at http://hr.smcgov.org/conviction-information-applicants-faqs to find out more information about the conviction history questionnaire so that you can prepare accordingly. Note: Positions in criminal justice agencies currently required by law to pass background checks are exempted from this bill, and applicants may be required to submit conviction information at the time of application. San Mateo County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Analyst: Carolyn Burns (061217) (Public Health Nurse - F040) Keywords: Nurse, Management, child growth, public health, nursing, family, health, children Application Instructions To learn more about the position and/or to apply, please click the link below. If link is not available, please read the information above for detailed instructions on how to apply.
Jun 13, 2017
Job Description Overall Job Objective Job Title: Public Health Nurse - Children & Family Services -Spanish Speaking Preferred (Open & Promotional) Closing Date/Time: Continuous Salary: $53.50 - $63.24 Hourly $4,280.00 - $5,059.20 Biweekly $9,273.33 - $10,961.60 Monthly $111,280.00 - $131,539.20 Annually Job Type: Full-Time Location: San Mateo County, California Note: This recruitment schedule was amended on June 29, 2017 to extend the Final Filing Date. This recruitment has been changed to "Continuous. San Mateo County's Health System is seeking a qualified and experienced Public Health Nurse for its Family Health Services Division: Children & Family Services. The Public Health Nurse (PHN) in Children & Family Services attends to the health needs of neglected and abused children ages 0 to 21 years, specifically children in foster care. The PHN is assigned as the secondary case manager on cases and engages in consultation with social workers as well as mental health workers and physicians. This PHN will make referrals to community and other agencies, coordinate care with hospitals and medical providers, educate and counsel parents/guardians and foster parents, act as a resource for staff on medical and nursing issues, interpret medical records and make recommendations. In addition, this PHN will, upon social worker request, provide nursing recommendations to be included in court reports and upon occasion, testify in court. This PHN will report to a Senior PHN and PHN Manager. Note: Fluency in Spanish is preferred. The ideal candidate has: Excellent case management skills; A strong background in child growth and development; The ability to perform health and developmental assessments; The ability to recognize child abuse and neglect; The ability to work independently as well as within a multi-disciplinary team. Knowledge of the Child Welfare System and foster care.; Public health and/or pediatric nursing experience. This position requires possession of a class C California driver license or the ability to provide suitable transportation (including public transportation), as approved by the appointing authority. Note: The list created from this recruitment may be used to fill current and future permanent, extra help and/or temporary vacancies. Examples Of Duties: Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Assess children's health status through home visits, history taking, observation, and developmental screening tests using the nursing process. Monitor and ensure children's health, dental, and developmental follow-up needs are met. Monitor and assist with oversight of foster children's medications, including psychotropic medications, by working with the children's psychiatrists, therapists, and other physicians and clinics. Assist social workers in managing children's health and medical needs through working with foster parents, legal guardians, probation officers, and group homes. Counsel, teach, and coordinate health and social services provided to client/family. Document services and client's response to services in CWS/CMS. Participate in defining and addressing community health needs through consultation, recruitment of providers, and development of resources. Participate in developing instructional materials. Keep statistical records and write reports. Inform clients regarding medical needs and Medi-Cal. Link clients to medical, dental, and other community resources. Present training to, and collaborate with physician offices. Participate on a multidisciplinary team. Perform related duties as assigned. Qualifications: Licensure/Certification: California license as a Registered Nurse. California Certificate as a Public Health Nurse. Education and Experience: Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. Knowledge of: Principles and practices of public health nursing, with emphasis on field and clinic activities. Problem solving through nursing process. Technical nursing procedures. Health and social services resources. Collaborative health planning with multi-disciplinary teams. Skill/Ability to: Teach and counsel. Perform technical nursing procedures. Assess physical, psycho-social, and nutritional needs. Assess community health needs. Teach and guide other health personnel and volunteers. Motivate people in positive health attitudes and behavior. Work effectively with multi-problem families. Problem solve. Make independent judgments and work autonomously. Assume a leadership role in community health programs. Communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Be culturally sensitive. Be flexible to adapting to a changing environment. Organize communities regarding health matters. Application/Examination: Anyone may apply. Current San Mateo County and San Mateo County Superior Court employees with at least six months (1040 hours) of continuous service in a classified regular, probationary, SEIU or AFSCME represented extra-help/term position prior to the final filing date will receive five points added to their final passing score on this examination.This is a continuous recruitment which may close at any time. The final filing date will be posted 5 days in advance in the San Mateo County Human Resources Department. A supplemental application form must be submitted in addition to our standard County employment application. Resumes are not accepted in lieu of submitting the required application materials. 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 San Mateo County, 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 Online" button above or below. If you are not on the County's website, please go to http://jobs.smcgov.org/ to apply. Online applications must be received by the Human Resources Department before midnight on the final filing date. Apply immediately. This recruitment is open on a continuous basis and selections may be made at any time within the process. ** TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE ** Final Filing Deadline: CONTINUOUS Application Screening (Tentative): July 6, 2017 Combined Panel/Department Interviews (Tentative): July 17, and/or July 27, 2017 Effective July 1, 2014, the County of San Mateo will no longer require job applicants to disclose conviction history information until after the applicant successfully completes all examination phases for the recruitment. All passing applicants will receive instructions by email only from Human Resources staff to complete and submit a conviction history questionnaire online within a specified deadline of two business days. Failure to do so within the timeframe will disqualify you from the rest of the process. Please visit this link at http://hr.smcgov.org/conviction-information-applicants-faqs to find out more information about the conviction history questionnaire so that you can prepare accordingly. Note: Positions in criminal justice agencies currently required by law to pass background checks are exempted from this bill, and applicants may be required to submit conviction information at the time of application. San Mateo County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Analyst: Carolyn Burns (061217) (Public Health Nurse - F040) Keywords: Nurse, Management, child growth, public health, nursing, family, health, children Application Instructions To learn more about the position and/or to apply, please click the link below. If link is not available, please read the information above for detailed instructions on how to apply.
Job Description Overall Job Objective Job Title: Court Interpreter - Spanish Speaking (Open and Promotional) Salary: See Position Description Job Type: Full-Time Location: San Mateo County, California The Superior Court of California, County of San Mateo, is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Court Interpreter (Spanish-Speaking). Please note: This Job Announcement was amended on August 11, 2016 to reflect an increase in the hourly wage for the position. The correct hourly wage for Court Interpreters is $36.74. The main focus of this position is to provide simultaneous interpretation of court proceedings to Spanish-speaking parties. In addition, Court Interpreters may perform a wide variety of other language interpretation activities on an assigned and as needed basis for the Court, litigants and the public. There are currently three part-time positions available. Note: This position requires certification as a Court Interpreter with the Judicial Council of California on behalf of the State of California. For more information on how to become certified as a Court Interpreter, please visit the Superior Court of California web site at http://www.courts.ca.gov/programs-interpreters.htm . The hourly rate for this position is: $36.74. The eligible list generated from this recruitment could be used to fill current and future positions, including full-time and part-time positions. If you are interested in working for the Superior Court of California, in San Mateo County as a Court Interpreter (Spanish Speaking), you are encouraged to apply. Qualifications: Certification Requirement: Certification as a Court Interpreter with the Judicial Council of California on behalf of the State of California. Language Requirement: The ability to speak, read and write fluently in English and Spanish is required for this position. Knowledge of: Interpreter ethics and standards, as stipulated in California Rules of Court, Rule 984.4. Professional Conduct of Interpreters. Correct usage of grammar in both English and Spanish. Skill/Ability to: Concentrate and deliver interpreting services in a busy and fast-paced environment. Adjust to speakers with differing voices and accents at varying rates of speed. Travel to different court locations using own vehicle or utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to travel to different work locations. Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with all levels of judicial, professional, administrative and support personnel. Adhere to the professional code of ethics and protocols as stipulated in California Rules of Court. Maintain confidentiality. Operate office equipment, including computer, telephone and copiers. Application/Examination: Anyone may apply. Current San Mateo County employees with at least six months (1040 hours) of continuous service in a classified regular, probationary, SEIU or AFSCME represented extra-help/term position prior to the final filing date will receive five points added to their final passing score on this examination. Important: The supplemental questionnaire must be completed in addition to our regular employment application form. The examination process will consist of an application screening (weight: pass/fail) based solely on the candidates' application and responses to the supplemental questions. A screening committee will select those applicants whose education and/or experience appear to best meet the needs of the position. Candidates who pass the application screening will be invited to a departmental interview (weight: 100%) which may include a writing and/or performance exercise(s) given before, during or after the interview. All applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. All examinations will be held in San Mateo County, and applicants must participate at their own expense. 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 http://jobs.smcgov.org to apply. IMPORTANT: This is a continuous recruitment. The screening of applications and subsequent interviews will occur in an ongoing process. The position can be filled at anytime. If you are interested in the position of Court Interpreter we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. All applicants will be notified of their status throughout the process. The County of San Mateo does not require job applicants to disclose conviction history information until after the applicant successfully completes all examination phases for the recruitment. All passing applicants will receive instructions by email only from Human Resources staff to complete and submit a conviction history questionnaire online within a specified deadline of two business days. Failure to do so within the time frame will disqualify you from the rest of the process. Please visit this link at http://hr.smcgov.org/conviction-information-applicants-faqs to find out more information about the conviction history questionnaire so that you can prepare accordingly. Note: Positions in criminal justice agencies currently required by law to pass background checks are exempted from this bill, and applicants may be required to submit conviction information at the time of application. San Mateo County is an Equal Opportunity Employer Analyst: Chet Overstreet (040615) (Court Interpreter - X065) Keywords: court, bilingual, interpreter, Spanish, certified Application Instructions To learn more about the position and/or to apply, please click the link below. If link is not available, please read the information above for detailed instructions on how to apply.
Mar 24, 2017
Job Description Overall Job Objective Job Title: Court Interpreter - Spanish Speaking (Open and Promotional) Salary: See Position Description Job Type: Full-Time Location: San Mateo County, California The Superior Court of California, County of San Mateo, is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Court Interpreter (Spanish-Speaking). Please note: This Job Announcement was amended on August 11, 2016 to reflect an increase in the hourly wage for the position. The correct hourly wage for Court Interpreters is $36.74. The main focus of this position is to provide simultaneous interpretation of court proceedings to Spanish-speaking parties. In addition, Court Interpreters may perform a wide variety of other language interpretation activities on an assigned and as needed basis for the Court, litigants and the public. There are currently three part-time positions available. Note: This position requires certification as a Court Interpreter with the Judicial Council of California on behalf of the State of California. For more information on how to become certified as a Court Interpreter, please visit the Superior Court of California web site at http://www.courts.ca.gov/programs-interpreters.htm . The hourly rate for this position is: $36.74. The eligible list generated from this recruitment could be used to fill current and future positions, including full-time and part-time positions. If you are interested in working for the Superior Court of California, in San Mateo County as a Court Interpreter (Spanish Speaking), you are encouraged to apply. Qualifications: Certification Requirement: Certification as a Court Interpreter with the Judicial Council of California on behalf of the State of California. Language Requirement: The ability to speak, read and write fluently in English and Spanish is required for this position. Knowledge of: Interpreter ethics and standards, as stipulated in California Rules of Court, Rule 984.4. Professional Conduct of Interpreters. Correct usage of grammar in both English and Spanish. Skill/Ability to: Concentrate and deliver interpreting services in a busy and fast-paced environment. Adjust to speakers with differing voices and accents at varying rates of speed. Travel to different court locations using own vehicle or utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to travel to different work locations. Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with all levels of judicial, professional, administrative and support personnel. Adhere to the professional code of ethics and protocols as stipulated in California Rules of Court. Maintain confidentiality. Operate office equipment, including computer, telephone and copiers. Application/Examination: Anyone may apply. Current San Mateo County employees with at least six months (1040 hours) of continuous service in a classified regular, probationary, SEIU or AFSCME represented extra-help/term position prior to the final filing date will receive five points added to their final passing score on this examination. Important: The supplemental questionnaire must be completed in addition to our regular employment application form. The examination process will consist of an application screening (weight: pass/fail) based solely on the candidates' application and responses to the supplemental questions. A screening committee will select those applicants whose education and/or experience appear to best meet the needs of the position. Candidates who pass the application screening will be invited to a departmental interview (weight: 100%) which may include a writing and/or performance exercise(s) given before, during or after the interview. All applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. All examinations will be held in San Mateo County, and applicants must participate at their own expense. 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 http://jobs.smcgov.org to apply. IMPORTANT: This is a continuous recruitment. The screening of applications and subsequent interviews will occur in an ongoing process. The position can be filled at anytime. If you are interested in the position of Court Interpreter we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. All applicants will be notified of their status throughout the process. The County of San Mateo does not require job applicants to disclose conviction history information until after the applicant successfully completes all examination phases for the recruitment. All passing applicants will receive instructions by email only from Human Resources staff to complete and submit a conviction history questionnaire online within a specified deadline of two business days. Failure to do so within the time frame will disqualify you from the rest of the process. Please visit this link at http://hr.smcgov.org/conviction-information-applicants-faqs to find out more information about the conviction history questionnaire so that you can prepare accordingly. Note: Positions in criminal justice agencies currently required by law to pass background checks are exempted from this bill, and applicants may be required to submit conviction information at the time of application. San Mateo County is an Equal Opportunity Employer Analyst: Chet Overstreet (040615) (Court Interpreter - X065) Keywords: court, bilingual, interpreter, Spanish, certified Application Instructions To learn more about the position and/or to apply, please click the link below. If link is not available, please read the information above for detailed instructions on how to apply.
Job Description Overall Job Objective Job Title: Deputy Sheriff Trainee (Open) Closing Date/Time: Continuous Salary: $38.14 Hourly $3,051.20 Biweekly $6,610.93 Monthly $79,331.20 Annually Job Type: Full-Time Location: San Mateo County, California The San Mateo County Sheriff's Office invites applications for the Deputy Sheriff Trainee position. We pledge Commitment, Integrity, and Compassion to all citizens and visitors. Whether you are looking to start a career or advance a career in law enforcement, the San Mateo County Sheriff's Office invites you to join our team of over 700 staff and approximately 500 volunteers to carry these values forward. Deputy Sheriff Trainee is the entry-level class of the Deputy Sheriff series. Initially under close supervision, incumbents receive Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Academy and/or field officer training in order to acquire a POST Basic Certificate. Incumbents perform a wide variety of peace officer tasks under close and direct supervision of experienced officers and are required to promote to the journey-level Deputy Sheriff classification after acquiring the education and experience required of the State of California POST Basic Certificate. At the higher journey level, Deputies investigate crimes; patrol assigned areas; receive, supervise and transport inmates; act as bailiff or civil deputy; and perform all related duties in law enforcement and crime prevention as may be assigned under general supervision. Current San Mateo County Sheriff's Correctional Officers who are selected for the positions will remain in their Correctional Officer classification and current pay grade while attending the Academy. Upon Academy graduation, Correctional Officers are then moved into a Deputy Sheriff classification and pay range. NOTE: The eligible list generated from this recruitment may be used to fill future extra-help, term, unclassified, and regular classified vacancies. To avoid delays in processing your application, please read the information contained in this job posting in its entirety prior to submitting an application. IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT APPLYING Applicants for the Deputy Sheriff Trainee position must pass the POST Entry-Level Law Enforcement Test Battery (PELLETB) with a minimum T-Score of 48 and must pass the Physical Agility Test-Work Sample Test Battery (WSTB) with a minimum score of 320, within a year of the date of application. All pre-application tests for Deputy Sheriff Trainee applicants must be completed before submitting an application. Test results from other training organizations and law enforcement agencies will be accepted so long as they meet California Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) requirements. Locally, applicants can complete these tests at the South Bay Regional Training Consortium (aka The Academy). Applicants are responsible for contacting The Academy ( www.theacademy.ca.gov ) and self-enrolling in the required written test, physical agility test, and 1.5-mile run. Visit The Academy's website for current test schedules, requirements, and enrollment. The following describes these tests in detail: 1) Written Test - POST Entry-Level Law Enforcement Test Battery (PELLETB) - This test must be completed in less than 2.5 hours, and it must be passed with a minimum T-Score of 48. The areas covered by the test include: Spelling - Select the correct spelling of a word from a list of options Vocabulary - Select the correct meaning of a word from a list of options Clarity - Select the sentence that is most clearly written from a pair of options Reading - Read a passage and answer questions about the passage's content CLOZE - Use contextual clues to complete a passage that contains missing words 2) Physical Agility Test - Work Sample Test Battery (WSTB) - This test consists of five individually timed and weighted events, and the minimum passing score is 320 . The Academy offers optional practice sessions for the WSTB. Test and practice schedules are available on The Academy's website. The events include: 99-yard obstacle course with sharp turns and up to 34-inch high obstacles 165-pound body drag for 32-feet 6-foot chain link fence climb 6-foot solid wall climb 500-yard run 3) 1.5-Mile Run - This is a pass/fail test held independently of the WSTB, and it must be completed in 14 minutes or less. Note: All test scores must be within one year of the date of your application for the Deputy Sheriff Trainee position. A Basic Police Academy certification, meeting POST requirements, dated within one year of application will be accepted in lieu of PELLETB and WSTB scores. A valid Basic Policy Academy certification that meets POST requirements obtained more than one year ago will be accepted in lieu of PELLETB, but applicants must submit WSTB and 1.5 mile run results completed within a year of application. Qualifications: Education : Graduation from high school or possession of a GED. Licensure/Certification : Possession of a Class C California driver license or equivalent. Eligibility for State of California P.O.S.T. law enforcement academy and field officer training OR successful graduation from State of California P.O.S.T. law enforcement academy and eligibility for field officer training. Candidates must successfully complete field officer training and receive a Basic POST Certificate within their probationary period. Knowledge of : Civil laws, codes, ordinances and recent court decisions; principles and practices of law enforcement, criminal investigation and basic psychology; and rules of evidence, laws of arrest and court procedure. Skill/Ability to : Exercise good judgment; read and comprehend legal documents, law enforcement manuals, and court decisions; read standard street and highway maps; follow instructions; function effectively under stress; project authority; observe accurately; perform repeated strenuous physical exertion; write reports and correspondence; communicate effectively orally; communicate with all types of people; and meet State of California POST medical and physical standards for law enforcement personnel. Other Requirements : Candidates selected for the positions must also pass a background investigation, psychological exam, polygraph and medical evaluations. Application/Examination: Open: Anyone may apply. 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. This is a continuous recruitment which may close at any time. The final filing date will be posted five days in advance on this job announcement. Eligible List Placement: Applicants for this position must take and pass the Physical Agility - Work Sample Test Battery (pass/fail), the 1.5 mile run in 14 minutes or less, and the POST Entry-level Law Enforcement Test Battery (PELLETB) with a minimum T-score of 48 (weight: 100%) or have a valid Basic Police Academy certificate (as detailed above) to be placed on the eligible list. For information regarding the tests, see the pre-application test descriptions above. To register for these exams, contact the South Bay Regional Public Safety Training Consortium at www.theacademy.ca.gov . IMPORTANT: Applications for this position will only be accepted online. If you are currently on the County's website, you may click the " Apply Online" button above or below. If you are not on the County's website, please go to http://jobs.smcgov.org to apply. Responses to the supplemental questions and copies of required test scores must be submitted in addition to the regular employment application form. Applications submitted without the attachments will be rejected. Please keep available the instructions below on how to attach documents to your application as you prepare to submit your application. - In the application form, choose the "Attachments" link - Click the "Add Supplemental Attachment" link - Select "PELLETB T Scores" in the Attachment Type choices - Click "Upload" to find and select your saved document - Click the "Add Supplemental Attachment" link again - Select "Physical Agility Result" in the Attachment Type choices - Click "Upload" to find and select your saved document - Click on the "Next" button to proceed with the rest of the application process Apply immediately. This recruitment is open on a continuous basis and selections may be made at any time within the process. Note: Positions in criminal justice agencies currently required by law to pass background checks are exempted from the Ban-the-Box bill. Applicants for this position are required to submit conviction information at the time of application. County of San Mateo is an Equal Opportunity Employer HR Contact: Mandy Singh (06302017) (Deputy Sheriff Trainee - H061) Application Instructions To learn more about the position and/or to apply, please click the link below. If link is not available, please read the information above for detailed instructions on how to apply.
Jul 01, 2017
Job Description Overall Job Objective Job Title: Deputy Sheriff Trainee (Open) Closing Date/Time: Continuous Salary: $38.14 Hourly $3,051.20 Biweekly $6,610.93 Monthly $79,331.20 Annually Job Type: Full-Time Location: San Mateo County, California The San Mateo County Sheriff's Office invites applications for the Deputy Sheriff Trainee position. We pledge Commitment, Integrity, and Compassion to all citizens and visitors. Whether you are looking to start a career or advance a career in law enforcement, the San Mateo County Sheriff's Office invites you to join our team of over 700 staff and approximately 500 volunteers to carry these values forward. Deputy Sheriff Trainee is the entry-level class of the Deputy Sheriff series. Initially under close supervision, incumbents receive Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Academy and/or field officer training in order to acquire a POST Basic Certificate. Incumbents perform a wide variety of peace officer tasks under close and direct supervision of experienced officers and are required to promote to the journey-level Deputy Sheriff classification after acquiring the education and experience required of the State of California POST Basic Certificate. At the higher journey level, Deputies investigate crimes; patrol assigned areas; receive, supervise and transport inmates; act as bailiff or civil deputy; and perform all related duties in law enforcement and crime prevention as may be assigned under general supervision. Current San Mateo County Sheriff's Correctional Officers who are selected for the positions will remain in their Correctional Officer classification and current pay grade while attending the Academy. Upon Academy graduation, Correctional Officers are then moved into a Deputy Sheriff classification and pay range. NOTE: The eligible list generated from this recruitment may be used to fill future extra-help, term, unclassified, and regular classified vacancies. To avoid delays in processing your application, please read the information contained in this job posting in its entirety prior to submitting an application. IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT APPLYING Applicants for the Deputy Sheriff Trainee position must pass the POST Entry-Level Law Enforcement Test Battery (PELLETB) with a minimum T-Score of 48 and must pass the Physical Agility Test-Work Sample Test Battery (WSTB) with a minimum score of 320, within a year of the date of application. All pre-application tests for Deputy Sheriff Trainee applicants must be completed before submitting an application. Test results from other training organizations and law enforcement agencies will be accepted so long as they meet California Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) requirements. Locally, applicants can complete these tests at the South Bay Regional Training Consortium (aka The Academy). Applicants are responsible for contacting The Academy ( www.theacademy.ca.gov ) and self-enrolling in the required written test, physical agility test, and 1.5-mile run. Visit The Academy's website for current test schedules, requirements, and enrollment. The following describes these tests in detail: 1) Written Test - POST Entry-Level Law Enforcement Test Battery (PELLETB) - This test must be completed in less than 2.5 hours, and it must be passed with a minimum T-Score of 48. The areas covered by the test include: Spelling - Select the correct spelling of a word from a list of options Vocabulary - Select the correct meaning of a word from a list of options Clarity - Select the sentence that is most clearly written from a pair of options Reading - Read a passage and answer questions about the passage's content CLOZE - Use contextual clues to complete a passage that contains missing words 2) Physical Agility Test - Work Sample Test Battery (WSTB) - This test consists of five individually timed and weighted events, and the minimum passing score is 320 . The Academy offers optional practice sessions for the WSTB. Test and practice schedules are available on The Academy's website. The events include: 99-yard obstacle course with sharp turns and up to 34-inch high obstacles 165-pound body drag for 32-feet 6-foot chain link fence climb 6-foot solid wall climb 500-yard run 3) 1.5-Mile Run - This is a pass/fail test held independently of the WSTB, and it must be completed in 14 minutes or less. Note: All test scores must be within one year of the date of your application for the Deputy Sheriff Trainee position. A Basic Police Academy certification, meeting POST requirements, dated within one year of application will be accepted in lieu of PELLETB and WSTB scores. A valid Basic Policy Academy certification that meets POST requirements obtained more than one year ago will be accepted in lieu of PELLETB, but applicants must submit WSTB and 1.5 mile run results completed within a year of application. Qualifications: Education : Graduation from high school or possession of a GED. Licensure/Certification : Possession of a Class C California driver license or equivalent. Eligibility for State of California P.O.S.T. law enforcement academy and field officer training OR successful graduation from State of California P.O.S.T. law enforcement academy and eligibility for field officer training. Candidates must successfully complete field officer training and receive a Basic POST Certificate within their probationary period. Knowledge of : Civil laws, codes, ordinances and recent court decisions; principles and practices of law enforcement, criminal investigation and basic psychology; and rules of evidence, laws of arrest and court procedure. Skill/Ability to : Exercise good judgment; read and comprehend legal documents, law enforcement manuals, and court decisions; read standard street and highway maps; follow instructions; function effectively under stress; project authority; observe accurately; perform repeated strenuous physical exertion; write reports and correspondence; communicate effectively orally; communicate with all types of people; and meet State of California POST medical and physical standards for law enforcement personnel. Other Requirements : Candidates selected for the positions must also pass a background investigation, psychological exam, polygraph and medical evaluations. Application/Examination: Open: Anyone may apply. 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. This is a continuous recruitment which may close at any time. The final filing date will be posted five days in advance on this job announcement. Eligible List Placement: Applicants for this position must take and pass the Physical Agility - Work Sample Test Battery (pass/fail), the 1.5 mile run in 14 minutes or less, and the POST Entry-level Law Enforcement Test Battery (PELLETB) with a minimum T-score of 48 (weight: 100%) or have a valid Basic Police Academy certificate (as detailed above) to be placed on the eligible list. For information regarding the tests, see the pre-application test descriptions above. To register for these exams, contact the South Bay Regional Public Safety Training Consortium at www.theacademy.ca.gov . IMPORTANT: Applications for this position will only be accepted online. If you are currently on the County's website, you may click the " Apply Online" button above or below. If you are not on the County's website, please go to http://jobs.smcgov.org to apply. Responses to the supplemental questions and copies of required test scores must be submitted in addition to the regular employment application form. Applications submitted without the attachments will be rejected. Please keep available the instructions below on how to attach documents to your application as you prepare to submit your application. - In the application form, choose the "Attachments" link - Click the "Add Supplemental Attachment" link - Select "PELLETB T Scores" in the Attachment Type choices - Click "Upload" to find and select your saved document - Click the "Add Supplemental Attachment" link again - Select "Physical Agility Result" in the Attachment Type choices - Click "Upload" to find and select your saved document - Click on the "Next" button to proceed with the rest of the application process Apply immediately. This recruitment is open on a continuous basis and selections may be made at any time within the process. Note: Positions in criminal justice agencies currently required by law to pass background checks are exempted from the Ban-the-Box bill. Applicants for this position are required to submit conviction information at the time of application. County of San Mateo is an Equal Opportunity Employer HR Contact: Mandy Singh (06302017) (Deputy Sheriff Trainee - H061) Application Instructions To learn more about the position and/or to apply, please click the link below. If link is not available, please read the information above for detailed instructions on how to apply.
Job Description Overall Job Objective Job Title: Supervising Physician - San Mateo Medical Center (Open) Closing Date/Time: Continuous Salary: $92.60 - $109.47 Hourly $7,408.00 - $8,757.60 Biweekly $16,050.67 - $18,974.80 Monthly $192,608.00 - $227,697.60 Annually Job Type: Full-Time Location: San Mateo County, California Note: This job announcement was edited on July 10, 2017 to include the Supervising Physician position at the Innovative Care Clinic. Note: This job announcement was edited on August 15, 2017, removing the Supervising Physician position at Fair Oaks Health Center. The County of San Mateo seeks a leader to join our integrated Health System as head of one of our high performing clinical teams. The current opening is a full-time opportunity to oversee the adult care teams at one of the most desirable sites. The Innovative Care Clinic has led the way in performance improvement and care team development. This leader will be involved in quality improvement and program development as well as on-site clinical work and supervision of a large provider team. The Innovative Care Clinic located on the main campus includes pharmacy, ancillary services and specialty care services within the same building. It has also led the way in our primary care transformation utilizing team-based concepts, embedded chronic care case management and a fully integrated behavioral health team. Daily improvement and engaged staff and providers take care of over 7000 patients. The Innovative Care Clinic is part of San Mateo Medical Center, a fully accredited acute/long term care/teaching hospital whose vision is to help every patient live the healthiest life possible. We are a truly integrated health care delivery system offering primary care, specialty, ancillary, inpatient, long term care and emergency services connected through a unified leadership structure and integrated IT systems. We use lean methodology as the core of all our improvement work and we strive to create a community of engaged problem solvers. Some additional benefits: Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package which includes flexible scheduling options, retirement plans and health benefits for retirees, additional 5% increase in salary for each qualifying board certification up to two (2) Boards, strong leadership training, and additional administrative leave benefits. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated skill and success in all or most of the following areas: Communication and Consensus Building: Has had experience bringing diverse viewpoints and stakeholders together successfully to accomplish goals, and commands the trust and respect of others. Vision, Initiative, and Innovation: Has a keen interest in team based care and creating a positive patient experience, and has demonstrated innovation and initiative in realizing that vision. Project Management and Teamwork: Has overseen and led complex projects and coordinated interdisciplinary teams. Supervision and mentoring: Has significant experience in supervising and mentoring others. At least two years of experience as a physician in a primary care clinic, a minimum of six months of lead or supervisory experience overseeing a primary care clinic, including direct supervision of licensed staff. Examples Of Duties: Direct and administer a medical or public health program. Provide clinical supervision and direction to all levels of medical/professional staff including assigning, directing, and monitoring work. Develop and monitor adherence to medical policies, procedures and protocols. Provide consultation services. Advise community physicians regarding public health treatment and practices. Train and supervise interns and residents. Coordinate the work of consulting physicians. Conduct comprehensive medical histories and physical examinations. Prescribe and administer treatment and medication as necessary. Develop standards of medical care for specialty area. Participate in in-service training programs. Supervise medical, professional, and technical and support staff; full supervision includes responsibility for selection, performance evaluation, and corrective action. Perform related duties as assigned. Qualifications: Knowledge of: Health care management practices and principles including revenue retrieval. Current developments, trends and research in a medical specialty. Principles and practices of supervision. Development of medical policies, procedures and protocols. Preparation of comprehensive reports and other correspondence. Pharmacology and psychopharmacology including laws regarding informed consent, dosage ranges, drug incompatibilities, and side effects. Laws, statues, codes, and regulations related to the specialty area which govern health service providers, and JCAHO and other regulatory requirements. Advanced principles, practices, and techniques of general medicine and its application. Medical diagnosis and treatment. Skill/Ability to: Direct medical programs. Clinically supervise and provide lead direction to medical/professional staff, including physicians. Fully supervise staff, including selection, performance evaluation, and corrective action. Prepare comprehensive reports and correspondence. Apply principles of effective management techniques. Diagnose patients and prescribe treatment or therapy in the designated specialty area. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, their families, hospital staff, community organizations and others. Communicate effectively orally and in writing with individuals within the County or at any level within the Health Services Department. 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: Three years of experience in the designated medical specialty. Board Certification or eligibility for certification in Family Practice, Internal Medicine, or a related area is highly desirable. Licensure/Certification: License to practice medicine or osteopathy in the State of California. Application/Examination: Anyone may apply. A supplemental application form must be submitted in addition to our regular employment application form. Resume or CV will not be accepted as a substitute for the required employment application and supplemental questionnaire. This is a continuous recruitment which may close at any time. The final filing date will be posted 5 days in advance in the San Mateo County Human Resources Department. The examination process will consist of an application screening (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 San Mateo County, 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 http://jobs.smcgov.org to apply. RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE Apply immediately. This is a continuous recruitment and is open until filled. Selections may be made at any time within the process. Effective July 1, 2014, the County of San Mateo will no longer require job applicants to disclose conviction history information until after the applicant successfully completes all examination phases for the recruitment. All passing applicants will receive instructions by email only from Human Resources staff to complete and submit a conviction history questionnaire online within a specified deadline of two business days. Failure to do so within the timeframe will disqualify you from the rest of the process. Please visit this link at http://hr.smcgov.org/conviction-information-applicants-faqs to find out more information about the conviction history questionnaire so that you can prepare accordingly. Note: Positions in criminal justice agencies currently required by law to pass background checks are exempted from this bill, and applicants may be required to submit conviction information at the time of application. San Mateo is an Equal Opportunity Employer HR Contact: Kristin Herman (040417) (Supervising Physician - F127) Application Instructions To learn more about the position and/or to apply, please click the link below. If link is not available, please read the information above for detailed instructions on how to apply.
Jul 11, 2017
Job Description Overall Job Objective Job Title: Supervising Physician - San Mateo Medical Center (Open) Closing Date/Time: Continuous Salary: $92.60 - $109.47 Hourly $7,408.00 - $8,757.60 Biweekly $16,050.67 - $18,974.80 Monthly $192,608.00 - $227,697.60 Annually Job Type: Full-Time Location: San Mateo County, California Note: This job announcement was edited on July 10, 2017 to include the Supervising Physician position at the Innovative Care Clinic. Note: This job announcement was edited on August 15, 2017, removing the Supervising Physician position at Fair Oaks Health Center. The County of San Mateo seeks a leader to join our integrated Health System as head of one of our high performing clinical teams. The current opening is a full-time opportunity to oversee the adult care teams at one of the most desirable sites. The Innovative Care Clinic has led the way in performance improvement and care team development. This leader will be involved in quality improvement and program development as well as on-site clinical work and supervision of a large provider team. The Innovative Care Clinic located on the main campus includes pharmacy, ancillary services and specialty care services within the same building. It has also led the way in our primary care transformation utilizing team-based concepts, embedded chronic care case management and a fully integrated behavioral health team. Daily improvement and engaged staff and providers take care of over 7000 patients. The Innovative Care Clinic is part of San Mateo Medical Center, a fully accredited acute/long term care/teaching hospital whose vision is to help every patient live the healthiest life possible. We are a truly integrated health care delivery system offering primary care, specialty, ancillary, inpatient, long term care and emergency services connected through a unified leadership structure and integrated IT systems. We use lean methodology as the core of all our improvement work and we strive to create a community of engaged problem solvers. Some additional benefits: Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package which includes flexible scheduling options, retirement plans and health benefits for retirees, additional 5% increase in salary for each qualifying board certification up to two (2) Boards, strong leadership training, and additional administrative leave benefits. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated skill and success in all or most of the following areas: Communication and Consensus Building: Has had experience bringing diverse viewpoints and stakeholders together successfully to accomplish goals, and commands the trust and respect of others. Vision, Initiative, and Innovation: Has a keen interest in team based care and creating a positive patient experience, and has demonstrated innovation and initiative in realizing that vision. Project Management and Teamwork: Has overseen and led complex projects and coordinated interdisciplinary teams. Supervision and mentoring: Has significant experience in supervising and mentoring others. At least two years of experience as a physician in a primary care clinic, a minimum of six months of lead or supervisory experience overseeing a primary care clinic, including direct supervision of licensed staff. Examples Of Duties: Direct and administer a medical or public health program. Provide clinical supervision and direction to all levels of medical/professional staff including assigning, directing, and monitoring work. Develop and monitor adherence to medical policies, procedures and protocols. Provide consultation services. Advise community physicians regarding public health treatment and practices. Train and supervise interns and residents. Coordinate the work of consulting physicians. Conduct comprehensive medical histories and physical examinations. Prescribe and administer treatment and medication as necessary. Develop standards of medical care for specialty area. Participate in in-service training programs. Supervise medical, professional, and technical and support staff; full supervision includes responsibility for selection, performance evaluation, and corrective action. Perform related duties as assigned. Qualifications: Knowledge of: Health care management practices and principles including revenue retrieval. Current developments, trends and research in a medical specialty. Principles and practices of supervision. Development of medical policies, procedures and protocols. Preparation of comprehensive reports and other correspondence. Pharmacology and psychopharmacology including laws regarding informed consent, dosage ranges, drug incompatibilities, and side effects. Laws, statues, codes, and regulations related to the specialty area which govern health service providers, and JCAHO and other regulatory requirements. Advanced principles, practices, and techniques of general medicine and its application. Medical diagnosis and treatment. Skill/Ability to: Direct medical programs. Clinically supervise and provide lead direction to medical/professional staff, including physicians. Fully supervise staff, including selection, performance evaluation, and corrective action. Prepare comprehensive reports and correspondence. Apply principles of effective management techniques. Diagnose patients and prescribe treatment or therapy in the designated specialty area. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, their families, hospital staff, community organizations and others. Communicate effectively orally and in writing with individuals within the County or at any level within the Health Services Department. 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: Three years of experience in the designated medical specialty. Board Certification or eligibility for certification in Family Practice, Internal Medicine, or a related area is highly desirable. Licensure/Certification: License to practice medicine or osteopathy in the State of California. Application/Examination: Anyone may apply. A supplemental application form must be submitted in addition to our regular employment application form. Resume or CV will not be accepted as a substitute for the required employment application and supplemental questionnaire. This is a continuous recruitment which may close at any time. The final filing date will be posted 5 days in advance in the San Mateo County Human Resources Department. The examination process will consist of an application screening (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 San Mateo County, 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 http://jobs.smcgov.org to apply. RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE Apply immediately. This is a continuous recruitment and is open until filled. Selections may be made at any time within the process. Effective July 1, 2014, the County of San Mateo will no longer require job applicants to disclose conviction history information until after the applicant successfully completes all examination phases for the recruitment. All passing applicants will receive instructions by email only from Human Resources staff to complete and submit a conviction history questionnaire online within a specified deadline of two business days. Failure to do so within the timeframe will disqualify you from the rest of the process. Please visit this link at http://hr.smcgov.org/conviction-information-applicants-faqs to find out more information about the conviction history questionnaire so that you can prepare accordingly. Note: Positions in criminal justice agencies currently required by law to pass background checks are exempted from this bill, and applicants may be required to submit conviction information at the time of application. San Mateo is an Equal Opportunity Employer HR Contact: Kristin Herman (040417) (Supervising Physician - F127) Application Instructions To learn more about the position and/or to apply, please click the link below. If link is not available, please read the information above for detailed instructions on how to apply.
Job Description Overall Job Objective Job Title: Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner - Collaborative Care Team - Full Time (Open & Promotional) Closing Date/Time: Continuous Salary: $11,812.67 - $13,963.73 Monthly $141,752.00 - $167,564.80 Annually Job Type: Full-Time Location: San Mateo, California Note: This recruitment schedule was amended on January 30, 2017 to extend the Final Filing Date. This recruitment has been changed to "Continuous." The San Mateo County Health Department is excited to be able to offer a unique job opportunity to join a new and innovative interdepartmental and interdisciplinary team, The Collaborative Care Team . This team will be dedicated to improving the lives of our highest risk clients. Supported by executive level leaders as a high priority issue and based on the concept of "Right Care at the Right Time and Right Place," this new position will work collaboratively with teams across the Health Department, including Aging and Adult Services, San Mateo Medical Center and Behavioral Health and Recovery Services. The Collaborative Care Team will include 2 Psychiatric Social Workers/Marriage and Family Therapists, a Management Analyst, a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, a Program Specialist and a Psychiatrist. The team builds and improves relationships with care facilities both inside and outside of the county, collaborates with client treatment teams, assess clients for their readiness to move to another level of care and is the catalyst for resolutions for clients who have complex diagnoses and histories. Desirable qualities for team members include leadership, flexibility, collaborative skills, a client centered philosophy with a system oriented perspective and a willingness to visit care facilities within and outside San Mateo County. Under the supervision of the Collaborative Care Team Psychiatrist, this full time (1.0 FTE) Nurse Practitioner provides clinical leadership to the Collaborative Care Team , and facilitates the right level of care placement for seriously mentally ill clients. The ideal candidate holds a certificate as an Adult or Family Psychiatric and Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and has experience with the target population as well as experience with being part of a high performing multidisciplinary team. Examples Of Duties: Specific Duties of the Nurse Practitioner may include, but are not limited to, the following: Visit in and out of county (OOC) facilities, review cases for appropriate Level of Care (LOC), and meet with staff and clients. Initiate and organize case conferences for complex clients. Collaborate with treatment teams and psychiatrists at various sites to ensure the best care for clients and continuity of care. Participate in treatment reviews, make recommendations (i.e. individual behavior plans). Attend discharge/utilization review meetings at SMMC, Cordilleras and out of county facilities. Build relationships with partner and contract providers. Work collaboratively with other disciplines as part of the Collaborative Care Team. Facilitate referrals & transitions to alternate LOC's by being the liaison between the sending and receiving facility. Be a proactive and creative member of a new and innovative team working across county health divisions. Maintain an accurate client database. Perform related duties as required. Qualifications: Licensure/Certification: Possession of a California license as a Registered Nurse AND Possession of a Nurse Practitioner Certification. Knowledge of: Principles, practices and procedures used in the detection, diagnosis and treatment of common mental health problems as related to the clinical specialty. Fundamentals of clinical medicine as related to clinical specialty. Drugs commonly used in the area of specialty including the indications of their use, anticipated therapeutic effect, side effects and untoward reactions and contraindications. Safety and infection control practices and procedures. Normal and abnormal values of laboratory tests and their clinical significance. Operations and care of medical equipment and instruments used in the area of specialty. Laws and regulations pertinent to the practice of nursing and medicine applicable to assigned specialty. Community resources and referral systems. Provisions of the Nurse Practice Act. Skill/Ability to: Assess the mental and physical health status of patients. Provide mental health care services including the taking of a complete medical history, doing complete physical examination and other related clinical procedures. Identify and manage mental health problems common in the area of specialty. Develop and implement treatment plans for patients according to policies and protocol. Analyze and interpret health information/data including results of laboratory testing. Communicate effectively, orally and in writing. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, professional staff and others. Follow safety practices and procedures. Maintain accurate records and preparing reports. Education and Experience: Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. Application/Examination: Open/Promotional. Anyone may apply. Current San Mateo County and San Mateo County Superior Court employees with at least six months (1040 hours) of continuous service in a classified regular, probationary, SEIU or AFSCME represented extra-help/term position prior to the final filing date will receive five points added to their final passing score on this examination. This is a continuous recruitment which may close at any time. The final filing date will be posted 5 days in advance in the San Mateo County Human Resources Department. A supplemental application form must be submitted in addition to our regular employment application form . 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 San Mateo County, 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 Online" button above or below. If you are not on the County's website, please go to http://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 Deadline: Continuous Apply immediately. This recruitment is open on a continuous basis and selections maybe made at any time within the process. The County of San Mateo will no longer require job applicants to disclose conviction history information until after the applicant successfully completes all examination phases for the recruitment. All passing applicants will receive instructions by email only from Human Resources staff to complete and submit a conviction history questionnaire online within a specified deadline of two business days. Failure to do so within the timeframe will disqualify you from the rest of the process. Please visit this link at http://hr.smcgov.org/conviction-information-applicants-faqs to find out more information about the conviction history questionnaire so that you can prepare accordingly. Note: Positions in criminal justice agencies currently required by law to pass background checks are exempted from this bill, and applicants may be required to submit conviction information at the time of application. San Mateo County is an Equal Opportunity Employer Analyst: Carolyn Burns (111615) (Nurse Practitioner - F009) Keywords: nursing, RN, NP, health services, primary care, corrections, clinical, medical, psychiatric, mental health Application Instructions To learn more about the position and/or to apply, please click the link below. If link is not available, please read the information above for detailed instructions on how to apply.
May 26, 2017
Job Description Overall Job Objective Job Title: Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner - Collaborative Care Team - Full Time (Open & Promotional) Closing Date/Time: Continuous Salary: $11,812.67 - $13,963.73 Monthly $141,752.00 - $167,564.80 Annually Job Type: Full-Time Location: San Mateo, California Note: This recruitment schedule was amended on January 30, 2017 to extend the Final Filing Date. This recruitment has been changed to "Continuous." The San Mateo County Health Department is excited to be able to offer a unique job opportunity to join a new and innovative interdepartmental and interdisciplinary team, The Collaborative Care Team . This team will be dedicated to improving the lives of our highest risk clients. Supported by executive level leaders as a high priority issue and based on the concept of "Right Care at the Right Time and Right Place," this new position will work collaboratively with teams across the Health Department, including Aging and Adult Services, San Mateo Medical Center and Behavioral Health and Recovery Services. The Collaborative Care Team will include 2 Psychiatric Social Workers/Marriage and Family Therapists, a Management Analyst, a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, a Program Specialist and a Psychiatrist. The team builds and improves relationships with care facilities both inside and outside of the county, collaborates with client treatment teams, assess clients for their readiness to move to another level of care and is the catalyst for resolutions for clients who have complex diagnoses and histories. Desirable qualities for team members include leadership, flexibility, collaborative skills, a client centered philosophy with a system oriented perspective and a willingness to visit care facilities within and outside San Mateo County. Under the supervision of the Collaborative Care Team Psychiatrist, this full time (1.0 FTE) Nurse Practitioner provides clinical leadership to the Collaborative Care Team , and facilitates the right level of care placement for seriously mentally ill clients. The ideal candidate holds a certificate as an Adult or Family Psychiatric and Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and has experience with the target population as well as experience with being part of a high performing multidisciplinary team. Examples Of Duties: Specific Duties of the Nurse Practitioner may include, but are not limited to, the following: Visit in and out of county (OOC) facilities, review cases for appropriate Level of Care (LOC), and meet with staff and clients. Initiate and organize case conferences for complex clients. Collaborate with treatment teams and psychiatrists at various sites to ensure the best care for clients and continuity of care. Participate in treatment reviews, make recommendations (i.e. individual behavior plans). Attend discharge/utilization review meetings at SMMC, Cordilleras and out of county facilities. Build relationships with partner and contract providers. Work collaboratively with other disciplines as part of the Collaborative Care Team. Facilitate referrals & transitions to alternate LOC's by being the liaison between the sending and receiving facility. Be a proactive and creative member of a new and innovative team working across county health divisions. Maintain an accurate client database. Perform related duties as required. Qualifications: Licensure/Certification: Possession of a California license as a Registered Nurse AND Possession of a Nurse Practitioner Certification. Knowledge of: Principles, practices and procedures used in the detection, diagnosis and treatment of common mental health problems as related to the clinical specialty. Fundamentals of clinical medicine as related to clinical specialty. Drugs commonly used in the area of specialty including the indications of their use, anticipated therapeutic effect, side effects and untoward reactions and contraindications. Safety and infection control practices and procedures. Normal and abnormal values of laboratory tests and their clinical significance. Operations and care of medical equipment and instruments used in the area of specialty. Laws and regulations pertinent to the practice of nursing and medicine applicable to assigned specialty. Community resources and referral systems. Provisions of the Nurse Practice Act. Skill/Ability to: Assess the mental and physical health status of patients. Provide mental health care services including the taking of a complete medical history, doing complete physical examination and other related clinical procedures. Identify and manage mental health problems common in the area of specialty. Develop and implement treatment plans for patients according to policies and protocol. Analyze and interpret health information/data including results of laboratory testing. Communicate effectively, orally and in writing. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, professional staff and others. Follow safety practices and procedures. Maintain accurate records and preparing reports. Education and Experience: Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. Application/Examination: Open/Promotional. Anyone may apply. Current San Mateo County and San Mateo County Superior Court employees with at least six months (1040 hours) of continuous service in a classified regular, probationary, SEIU or AFSCME represented extra-help/term position prior to the final filing date will receive five points added to their final passing score on this examination. This is a continuous recruitment which may close at any time. The final filing date will be posted 5 days in advance in the San Mateo County Human Resources Department. A supplemental application form must be submitted in addition to our regular employment application form . 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 San Mateo County, 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 Online" button above or below. If you are not on the County's website, please go to http://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 Deadline: Continuous Apply immediately. This recruitment is open on a continuous basis and selections maybe made at any time within the process. The County of San Mateo will no longer require job applicants to disclose conviction history information until after the applicant successfully completes all examination phases for the recruitment. All passing applicants will receive instructions by email only from Human Resources staff to complete and submit a conviction history questionnaire online within a specified deadline of two business days. Failure to do so within the timeframe will disqualify you from the rest of the process. Please visit this link at http://hr.smcgov.org/conviction-information-applicants-faqs to find out more information about the conviction history questionnaire so that you can prepare accordingly. Note: Positions in criminal justice agencies currently required by law to pass background checks are exempted from this bill, and applicants may be required to submit conviction information at the time of application. San Mateo County is an Equal Opportunity Employer Analyst: Carolyn Burns (111615) (Nurse Practitioner - F009) Keywords: nursing, RN, NP, health services, primary care, corrections, clinical, medical, psychiatric, mental health Application Instructions To learn more about the position and/or to apply, please click the link below. If link is not available, please read the information above for detailed instructions on how to apply.
Job Description Overall Job Objective Job Title: Park Aide - Extra Help, Seasonal (Open) Closing Date/Time: Continuous Salary: See Position Description Job Type: Extra Help Location: San Mateo County, California San Mateo County Parks Department is seeking individuals to assist Park Rangers with seasonal facility maintenance, including cleaning restrooms and collecting garbage; resource management; visitor services; gatehouse duties; and trail maintenance. The ideal candidate will have the ability to learn new skills, the ability to follow directions, and a strong commitment to provide exemplary customer service to park visitors. This position requires driving to different park locations and handling power-driven tools and machines. Candidates selected for this position must have a valid California driver license or equivalent and must be at least 18 years of age at the date of hire due to Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) restrictions. The salary range is $13.02 - $16.27 per hour. Extra-help positions offer temporary employment for up to 1040 hours which is equivalent to about six months full-time, however, employment might end sooner depending on the needs of the hiring department. Extra-help positions are paid on an hourly rate basis and provide some benefits. Extra-help workers are not guaranteed permanent status at the end of the extra-help assignment. Qualifications: Knowledge of: Policies, procedures and safety regulations related to the park location to which assigned; safety hazards and equipment related to park and marina environments; driving and operating automobiles, light trucks, safety equipment and other motorized equipment safely; communicating effectively orally and in writing; landscaping and ground maintenance practices including pruning, lawn and plant care. Skill/Ability to: Maintain cleanliness of park and marina facilities; use hand, electric and pneumatic power tools; perform light construction, repair and maintenance of facilities and equipment; perform clerical tasks including keeping accurate records, making simple arithmetic calculations, handling cash, and filing; follow oral and written instructions including safety rules, procedures and practices; work courteously and effectively with the public, co-workers, and volunteers; operate motor vehicles and other equipment; stand, walk, and bend for extended periods of time; lift items weighing up to 60 pounds. Application/Examination: Anyone may apply. A supplemental application form must be submitted in addition to the standard County employment application form. Your responses to the supplemental questions will provide additional information about your qualifications for this position, and will be used by the department in the evaluation process. A resume will not be accepted as a substitute for your responses. Neatness, clarity of expression, and the ability to follow instructions will be considered in the evaluation process. Applications for this position will only be accepted online. If you are currently on the County's website, you may click the 'Apply Online' button above or below. If you are not on the County's website, please go to http://jobs.smcgov.org to apply. If you have any questions, contact the Parks Department Payroll and Personnel at (650) 363-4020. NOTE: Due to the volume of applications for these positions, qualified candidates are encouraged to apply immediately as these positions may be filled anytime within the process. The Parks Department will screen materials as they are received and will directly contact qualified applicants for further consideration. Effective July 1, 2014, the County of San Mateo will no longer require job applicants to disclose conviction history information until after the applicant successfully completes all examination phases for the recruitment. All passing applicants will receive instructions by email only from Human Resources staff to complete and submit a conviction history questionnaire online within a specified deadline of two business days. Failure to do so within the timeframe will disqualify you from the rest of the process. Please visit this link at http://hr.smcgov.org/conviction-information-applicants-faqs to find out more information about the conviction history questionnaire so that you can prepare accordingly. This is a continuous recruitment which may close at any time. The final filing date will be posted five days in advance on this job announcement. Apply immediately. This recruitment is open on a continuous basis and selections may be made at any time within the process. San Mateo County is an Equal Opportunity Employer Keywords: Parks, Park Aide, Recreation, Seasonal Application Instructions To learn more about the position and/or to apply, please click the link below. If link is not available, please read the information above for detailed instructions on how to apply.
Mar 24, 2017
Job Description Overall Job Objective Job Title: Park Aide - Extra Help, Seasonal (Open) Closing Date/Time: Continuous Salary: See Position Description Job Type: Extra Help Location: San Mateo County, California San Mateo County Parks Department is seeking individuals to assist Park Rangers with seasonal facility maintenance, including cleaning restrooms and collecting garbage; resource management; visitor services; gatehouse duties; and trail maintenance. The ideal candidate will have the ability to learn new skills, the ability to follow directions, and a strong commitment to provide exemplary customer service to park visitors. This position requires driving to different park locations and handling power-driven tools and machines. Candidates selected for this position must have a valid California driver license or equivalent and must be at least 18 years of age at the date of hire due to Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) restrictions. The salary range is $13.02 - $16.27 per hour. Extra-help positions offer temporary employment for up to 1040 hours which is equivalent to about six months full-time, however, employment might end sooner depending on the needs of the hiring department. Extra-help positions are paid on an hourly rate basis and provide some benefits. Extra-help workers are not guaranteed permanent status at the end of the extra-help assignment. Qualifications: Knowledge of: Policies, procedures and safety regulations related to the park location to which assigned; safety hazards and equipment related to park and marina environments; driving and operating automobiles, light trucks, safety equipment and other motorized equipment safely; communicating effectively orally and in writing; landscaping and ground maintenance practices including pruning, lawn and plant care. Skill/Ability to: Maintain cleanliness of park and marina facilities; use hand, electric and pneumatic power tools; perform light construction, repair and maintenance of facilities and equipment; perform clerical tasks including keeping accurate records, making simple arithmetic calculations, handling cash, and filing; follow oral and written instructions including safety rules, procedures and practices; work courteously and effectively with the public, co-workers, and volunteers; operate motor vehicles and other equipment; stand, walk, and bend for extended periods of time; lift items weighing up to 60 pounds. Application/Examination: Anyone may apply. A supplemental application form must be submitted in addition to the standard County employment application form. Your responses to the supplemental questions will provide additional information about your qualifications for this position, and will be used by the department in the evaluation process. A resume will not be accepted as a substitute for your responses. Neatness, clarity of expression, and the ability to follow instructions will be considered in the evaluation process. Applications for this position will only be accepted online. If you are currently on the County's website, you may click the 'Apply Online' button above or below. If you are not on the County's website, please go to http://jobs.smcgov.org to apply. If you have any questions, contact the Parks Department Payroll and Personnel at (650) 363-4020. NOTE: Due to the volume of applications for these positions, qualified candidates are encouraged to apply immediately as these positions may be filled anytime within the process. The Parks Department will screen materials as they are received and will directly contact qualified applicants for further consideration. Effective July 1, 2014, the County of San Mateo will no longer require job applicants to disclose conviction history information until after the applicant successfully completes all examination phases for the recruitment. All passing applicants will receive instructions by email only from Human Resources staff to complete and submit a conviction history questionnaire online within a specified deadline of two business days. Failure to do so within the timeframe will disqualify you from the rest of the process. Please visit this link at http://hr.smcgov.org/conviction-information-applicants-faqs to find out more information about the conviction history questionnaire so that you can prepare accordingly. This is a continuous recruitment which may close at any time. The final filing date will be posted five days in advance on this job announcement. Apply immediately. This recruitment is open on a continuous basis and selections may be made at any time within the process. San Mateo County is an Equal Opportunity Employer Keywords: Parks, Park Aide, Recreation, Seasonal Application Instructions To learn more about the position and/or to apply, please click the link below. If link is not available, please read the information above for detailed instructions on how to apply.
Job Description Overall Job Objective Job Title: 911 Dispatcher II - Lateral (Open) Closing Date/Time: Continuous Salary: $34.77 - $43.48 Hourly $1,390.80 - $1,739.20 Weekly $2,781.60 - $3,478.40 Biweekly $3,013.40 - $3,768.27 Semi-Monthly Job Type: Full-Time Location: San Mateo County, California Calling all EMS/FIRE and LAW ENFORCEMENT Dispatchers! If you are currently an experienced public safety dispatcher, we want you! ****************************************************************** THIS IS NOT AN ENTRY LEVEL POSITION. Applicants must have current experience as a public safety dispatcher. ****************************************************************** What makes us the best? We offer a progressive training program, a remodeled communications center with ergonomically correct furnishings, team based shifts from a dispatcher-developed schedule, and a state-of-the-art Northrop Grumman CAD system for fire, EMS, and law enforcement. We also offer fire "incident dispatch" and law enforcement "tactical dispatch" programs as well as many other career development programs. The Ideal Candidate will have: Knowledge of Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) operation. Knowledge of basic computer use in a business office and Communications Center environment Ability to operate various types of communications equipment including public safety telephones, two way radio systems, data terminals and other related technologies Ability to utilize available resources NOTE : The successful incumbent MUST be willing to work day, swing, graveyard, rotating, holiday, and weekend shifts including preplanned and last minute mandatory overtime. Qualifications: 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 one year of experience working as a call taker, communications dispatcher or related position with a public safety agency within the last three years. A Public safety agency is defined as an agency that receives and processes emergency calls for service for police, fire and/or emergency medical services. Other types of emergency call center experience such as, but not limited to, road service, security, or basic life support ambulance should apply as entry level. Knowledge of: English language, spelling, grammar and punctuation. Customer service and interpersonal communications principles. Computer operation and use in office and Communications Center environments. Basic principles in communicating by means of face-to-face contact, telephone and/or data terminals. Public safety entities who provide emergency services within San Mateo County. Various resources within the County in order to provide referrals to the public and public safety agencies. Skill/Ability to: Speak, read and write English clearly. Communicate clearly and concisely, in English, both orally and in writing. Operate various types of communications equipment including public safety telephone and data terminals and other related technologies. Read and interpret various mapping devices and relaying pertinent information. Work under pressure, exercising good judgment and common sense while making sound decisions in emergency situations. Prioritize and determine an appropriate course of action based on a given set of circumstances. Perform multiple tasks simultaneously. Listen, understand and relay information via radio, telephone and in person. Remain calm and controlled under stressful periods while projecting a professional demeanor. Establish and maintain positive and courteous working relationships with customers, the community and co-workers. Participate in Communications Center teamwork while maintaining assigned job responsibilities and duties. Anticipate and adapt to fluctuating workloads in the Communications Center. Communicate and receive feedback and opinions to affect change. Access and refer to information using available resources. Read, interpret, understand and follow written and oral instructions and/or information. Remain seated for long periods of time. Read standard text/data on electronic screen or computer terminal teletype printouts and variety of maps. Hear in an open space and noisy environment with static or weak transmissions and/or telephone conversations. Other Requirements: Successfully complete a pre-employment medical examination and be subject to polygraph testing. Follow strict Drug Use standards and guidelines. Possess good moral character and psychological suitability as determined by a thorough background investigation, including fingerprinting and psychological evaluation. Be willing to work day, swing, graveyard, rotating, holiday, and weekend shifts. Application/Examination: Anyone may apply. Thorough and detailed responses to the supplemental questions must be submitted in addition to the standard San Mateo County employment application. A resume will not be accepted as a substitute for the required employment application and supplemental questionnaire. The examination process will consist of a scored relevant Training and Experience (T&E) evaluation (weight: 100%) based solely on the candidates' responses to the supplemental questions. [ Candidates who receive a passing score in the T&E evaluation will be invited to a departmental interview. ] Because of this screening process, all applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement to the next phase of the examination process. Depending on the number of applicants, an application appraisal of education and experience may be used in place of other examinations. All examinations will be given in San Mateo County, California and applicants must participate at their own expense. Subsequent phases of the selection process include a background investigation, psychological evaluation, polygraph test, medical examination and a departmental hiring interview. Qualified applicants will be notified of the date, time and place of the tests. 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 Online" button above or below. If you are not on the County's website, please go to: http://jobs.smcgov.org to apply. This is a continuous recruitment which may close at any time. The final filing date will be posted five days in advance on this job announcement. Apply immediately. This recruitment is open on a continuous basis and selections may be made at any time within the process. Note: Positions in criminal justice agencies currently required by law to pass background checks are exempted from this bill, and applicants may be required to submit conviction information at the time of application. County of San Mateo is an Equal Opportunity Employer HR Contact: Mandy Singh (071917) (Communications Dispatcher II - V048) Application Instructions To learn more about the position and/or to apply, please click the link below. If link is not available, please read the information above for detailed instructions on how to apply.
Jul 20, 2017
Job Description Overall Job Objective Job Title: 911 Dispatcher II - Lateral (Open) Closing Date/Time: Continuous Salary: $34.77 - $43.48 Hourly $1,390.80 - $1,739.20 Weekly $2,781.60 - $3,478.40 Biweekly $3,013.40 - $3,768.27 Semi-Monthly Job Type: Full-Time Location: San Mateo County, California Calling all EMS/FIRE and LAW ENFORCEMENT Dispatchers! If you are currently an experienced public safety dispatcher, we want you! ****************************************************************** THIS IS NOT AN ENTRY LEVEL POSITION. Applicants must have current experience as a public safety dispatcher. ****************************************************************** What makes us the best? We offer a progressive training program, a remodeled communications center with ergonomically correct furnishings, team based shifts from a dispatcher-developed schedule, and a state-of-the-art Northrop Grumman CAD system for fire, EMS, and law enforcement. We also offer fire "incident dispatch" and law enforcement "tactical dispatch" programs as well as many other career development programs. The Ideal Candidate will have: Knowledge of Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) operation. Knowledge of basic computer use in a business office and Communications Center environment Ability to operate various types of communications equipment including public safety telephones, two way radio systems, data terminals and other related technologies Ability to utilize available resources NOTE : The successful incumbent MUST be willing to work day, swing, graveyard, rotating, holiday, and weekend shifts including preplanned and last minute mandatory overtime. Qualifications: 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 one year of experience working as a call taker, communications dispatcher or related position with a public safety agency within the last three years. A Public safety agency is defined as an agency that receives and processes emergency calls for service for police, fire and/or emergency medical services. Other types of emergency call center experience such as, but not limited to, road service, security, or basic life support ambulance should apply as entry level. Knowledge of: English language, spelling, grammar and punctuation. Customer service and interpersonal communications principles. Computer operation and use in office and Communications Center environments. Basic principles in communicating by means of face-to-face contact, telephone and/or data terminals. Public safety entities who provide emergency services within San Mateo County. Various resources within the County in order to provide referrals to the public and public safety agencies. Skill/Ability to: Speak, read and write English clearly. Communicate clearly and concisely, in English, both orally and in writing. Operate various types of communications equipment including public safety telephone and data terminals and other related technologies. Read and interpret various mapping devices and relaying pertinent information. Work under pressure, exercising good judgment and common sense while making sound decisions in emergency situations. Prioritize and determine an appropriate course of action based on a given set of circumstances. Perform multiple tasks simultaneously. Listen, understand and relay information via radio, telephone and in person. Remain calm and controlled under stressful periods while projecting a professional demeanor. Establish and maintain positive and courteous working relationships with customers, the community and co-workers. Participate in Communications Center teamwork while maintaining assigned job responsibilities and duties. Anticipate and adapt to fluctuating workloads in the Communications Center. Communicate and receive feedback and opinions to affect change. Access and refer to information using available resources. Read, interpret, understand and follow written and oral instructions and/or information. Remain seated for long periods of time. Read standard text/data on electronic screen or computer terminal teletype printouts and variety of maps. Hear in an open space and noisy environment with static or weak transmissions and/or telephone conversations. Other Requirements: Successfully complete a pre-employment medical examination and be subject to polygraph testing. Follow strict Drug Use standards and guidelines. Possess good moral character and psychological suitability as determined by a thorough background investigation, including fingerprinting and psychological evaluation. Be willing to work day, swing, graveyard, rotating, holiday, and weekend shifts. Application/Examination: Anyone may apply. Thorough and detailed responses to the supplemental questions must be submitted in addition to the standard San Mateo County employment application. A resume will not be accepted as a substitute for the required employment application and supplemental questionnaire. The examination process will consist of a scored relevant Training and Experience (T&E) evaluation (weight: 100%) based solely on the candidates' responses to the supplemental questions. [ Candidates who receive a passing score in the T&E evaluation will be invited to a departmental interview. ] Because of this screening process, all applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement to the next phase of the examination process. Depending on the number of applicants, an application appraisal of education and experience may be used in place of other examinations. All examinations will be given in San Mateo County, California and applicants must participate at their own expense. Subsequent phases of the selection process include a background investigation, psychological evaluation, polygraph test, medical examination and a departmental hiring interview. Qualified applicants will be notified of the date, time and place of the tests. 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 Online" button above or below. If you are not on the County's website, please go to: http://jobs.smcgov.org to apply. This is a continuous recruitment which may close at any time. The final filing date will be posted five days in advance on this job announcement. Apply immediately. This recruitment is open on a continuous basis and selections may be made at any time within the process. Note: Positions in criminal justice agencies currently required by law to pass background checks are exempted from this bill, and applicants may be required to submit conviction information at the time of application. County of San Mateo is an Equal Opportunity Employer HR Contact: Mandy Singh (071917) (Communications Dispatcher II - V048) Application Instructions To learn more about the position and/or to apply, please click the link below. If link is not available, please read the information above for detailed instructions on how to apply.
Job Description Overall Job Objective Job Title: Probation Department Internship Closing Date/Time: Fri. 09/08/17 11:59 PM Pacific Time Job Type: Extra Help Location: Redwood City, California For more information contact Internship Coordinator Chris Miller at: cmiller@smcgov.org or (650) 655-6241 Important Dates: Deadline for applications is Friday, September 8th, 2017 . The panel interviews for successful applicants will be the week of October 2nd with the specific day to be determined. Depending on the number of internship opportunities and the needs of various units. Watch the county website: http://job.smcgov.org/ for the posting the internships during various time of year. We only accept applications from the website. The San Mateo County Probation Department has challenging opportunities for college student or recent graduate who are interested in making an impact on their community while gaining valuable on-the-job training, skills and experience in a law enforcement environment. Positions are non-paid . Academic credit can be provided for students applying for an internship position for units at any college, university, certification program, work-study or cooperative education program. Interns must work a minimum of three months with a minimum of six hours per week . After three months, interns are given a Mid-point evaluation. With adequate performance, after six months interns can continue to work in the same assignment or be considered for reassignment. Greater flexibility is also offered to students who exceed six months of work. Positions may be available (not guaranteed available every semester) at the following locations: ADULT DIVISION - HOJ 400 COUNTY CENTER, 5TH FLR REDWOOD CITY, CA 94063 ADULT DIVISION - SSF 1024 MISSION ROAD SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94080 JUVENILE DIVISION - SSF 1024 MISSION ROAD SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94080 ADULT DIVISION - EPA 2415 UNIVERSITY AVENUE EAST PALO ALTO, CA 94303 ADULT DIVISION - BRIDGES 680 WARREN STREET REDWOOD CITY, CA 94063 ADULT DIVISION - PRE-TRIAL 601 ALLERTON REDWOOD CITY, CA 94063 JUVENILE DIVISION - YSC 222 PAUL SCANNELL DRIVE SAN MATEO, CA 94044 JUVENILE DIVISION - GIRLS PROGRAM 222 PAUL SCANNELL DRIVE SAN MATEO, CA 94044 JUVENILE DIVISION - GLENWOOD 222 PAUL SCANNELL DRIVE SAN MATEO, CA 94044 JUVENILE DIVISION - EPA 2415 UNIVERSITY AVENUE EAST PALO ALTO, CA 94303 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY - YSC 222 PAUL SCANNELL DRIVE SAN MATEO, CA 94402 ADMINISTRATION - YSC 222 PAUL SCANNELL DRIVE SAN MATEO, CA 94402 TRAINING/BACKGROUNDS - YSC 222 PAUL SCANNELL DRIVE SAN MATEO, CA 94404 MANAGEMENT ANALYST - YSC 222 PAUL SCANNELL DRIVE SAN MATEO, CA 94404 Examples Of Duties: Typical Duties/Projects Generate legal and official documents for dissemination to criminal court, defendants, and cooperating agencies Assist in interviewing and documenting assessments of defendants to determine appropriate supervision Perform routine field work assistance with officers visiting treatment providers, home visits and school visits (must participate in mandatory training before participating). Perform routine phone calls to assist officers with duties in the management of their caseload. Perform research, data collection and administrative duties to support the probation officer in management of their caseload. Qualifications: Minimum Requirements Must be at least 18 years of age Must be able to verify U.S. citizenship or legal residence Must not be on any formal, informal or DMV probation Must not have a felony conviction No pending criminal matters Must not have any illegal substance use within the last two years Must be able to pass a standard background and fingerprint investigation Desired Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge of modern principles of organization and record keeping Knowledge of basic Microsoft Windows programs and applications (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint) English reading, writing and speaking skills equivalent to a high school graduate Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with others and work in a team-oriented environment Ability to adhere to safety precautions and protocol, listen and obey direct orders from superiors, especially when in non-routine situations Ability to adhere to Department policies and criminal laws regarding confidentiality and privacy of highly sensitive information Ability to speak, read and write a second language (i.e. Spanish) desired, but not required. To Apply: Use the: http://job.smcgov.org/ website. The Probation Department Internship information is also listed as well as an option to apply. Interested students can contact Chris Miller, Internship Coordinator, for further information. INTERNSHIPS IN PROBATION PROGRAM ATTN: CHRIS MILLER, INTERNSHIP COORDINATOR SAN MATEO COUNTY PROBATION DEPARTMENT 222 Paul Scannell Drive SAN MATEO, CA 94402 (650) 655-6241 cmiller@smcgov.org Selection Process : Review of application materials, interviews consist of a writing exercise immediately followed by an oral interview. Finalists must complete and clear a background and fingerprint investigation prior to starting. The assignment will be made based on the best fit between the applicant's skills, interests and available schedule, and the specifics of the assignment. Application/Examination: APPLICATION/EXAMINATIONThis Internship opportunity is open to college students. Application Instructions To learn more about the position and/or to apply, please click the link below. If link is not available, please read the information above for detailed instructions on how to apply.
Aug 11, 2017
Job Description Overall Job Objective Job Title: Probation Department Internship Closing Date/Time: Fri. 09/08/17 11:59 PM Pacific Time Job Type: Extra Help Location: Redwood City, California For more information contact Internship Coordinator Chris Miller at: cmiller@smcgov.org or (650) 655-6241 Important Dates: Deadline for applications is Friday, September 8th, 2017 . The panel interviews for successful applicants will be the week of October 2nd with the specific day to be determined. Depending on the number of internship opportunities and the needs of various units. Watch the county website: http://job.smcgov.org/ for the posting the internships during various time of year. We only accept applications from the website. The San Mateo County Probation Department has challenging opportunities for college student or recent graduate who are interested in making an impact on their community while gaining valuable on-the-job training, skills and experience in a law enforcement environment. Positions are non-paid . Academic credit can be provided for students applying for an internship position for units at any college, university, certification program, work-study or cooperative education program. Interns must work a minimum of three months with a minimum of six hours per week . After three months, interns are given a Mid-point evaluation. With adequate performance, after six months interns can continue to work in the same assignment or be considered for reassignment. Greater flexibility is also offered to students who exceed six months of work. Positions may be available (not guaranteed available every semester) at the following locations: ADULT DIVISION - HOJ 400 COUNTY CENTER, 5TH FLR REDWOOD CITY, CA 94063 ADULT DIVISION - SSF 1024 MISSION ROAD SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94080 JUVENILE DIVISION - SSF 1024 MISSION ROAD SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94080 ADULT DIVISION - EPA 2415 UNIVERSITY AVENUE EAST PALO ALTO, CA 94303 ADULT DIVISION - BRIDGES 680 WARREN STREET REDWOOD CITY, CA 94063 ADULT DIVISION - PRE-TRIAL 601 ALLERTON REDWOOD CITY, CA 94063 JUVENILE DIVISION - YSC 222 PAUL SCANNELL DRIVE SAN MATEO, CA 94044 JUVENILE DIVISION - GIRLS PROGRAM 222 PAUL SCANNELL DRIVE SAN MATEO, CA 94044 JUVENILE DIVISION - GLENWOOD 222 PAUL SCANNELL DRIVE SAN MATEO, CA 94044 JUVENILE DIVISION - EPA 2415 UNIVERSITY AVENUE EAST PALO ALTO, CA 94303 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY - YSC 222 PAUL SCANNELL DRIVE SAN MATEO, CA 94402 ADMINISTRATION - YSC 222 PAUL SCANNELL DRIVE SAN MATEO, CA 94402 TRAINING/BACKGROUNDS - YSC 222 PAUL SCANNELL DRIVE SAN MATEO, CA 94404 MANAGEMENT ANALYST - YSC 222 PAUL SCANNELL DRIVE SAN MATEO, CA 94404 Examples Of Duties: Typical Duties/Projects Generate legal and official documents for dissemination to criminal court, defendants, and cooperating agencies Assist in interviewing and documenting assessments of defendants to determine appropriate supervision Perform routine field work assistance with officers visiting treatment providers, home visits and school visits (must participate in mandatory training before participating). Perform routine phone calls to assist officers with duties in the management of their caseload. Perform research, data collection and administrative duties to support the probation officer in management of their caseload. Qualifications: Minimum Requirements Must be at least 18 years of age Must be able to verify U.S. citizenship or legal residence Must not be on any formal, informal or DMV probation Must not have a felony conviction No pending criminal matters Must not have any illegal substance use within the last two years Must be able to pass a standard background and fingerprint investigation Desired Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge of modern principles of organization and record keeping Knowledge of basic Microsoft Windows programs and applications (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint) English reading, writing and speaking skills equivalent to a high school graduate Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with others and work in a team-oriented environment Ability to adhere to safety precautions and protocol, listen and obey direct orders from superiors, especially when in non-routine situations Ability to adhere to Department policies and criminal laws regarding confidentiality and privacy of highly sensitive information Ability to speak, read and write a second language (i.e. Spanish) desired, but not required. To Apply: Use the: http://job.smcgov.org/ website. The Probation Department Internship information is also listed as well as an option to apply. Interested students can contact Chris Miller, Internship Coordinator, for further information. INTERNSHIPS IN PROBATION PROGRAM ATTN: CHRIS MILLER, INTERNSHIP COORDINATOR SAN MATEO COUNTY PROBATION DEPARTMENT 222 Paul Scannell Drive SAN MATEO, CA 94402 (650) 655-6241 cmiller@smcgov.org Selection Process : Review of application materials, interviews consist of a writing exercise immediately followed by an oral interview. Finalists must complete and clear a background and fingerprint investigation prior to starting. The assignment will be made based on the best fit between the applicant's skills, interests and available schedule, and the specifics of the assignment. Application/Examination: APPLICATION/EXAMINATIONThis Internship opportunity is open to college students. Application Instructions To learn more about the position and/or to apply, please click the link below. If link is not available, please read the information above for detailed instructions on how to apply.
Job Description Overall Job Objective Job Title: Correctional Health Psychiatric Social Worker/Marriage & Family Therapist- Limited Term (Open) Closing Date/Time: Continuous Salary: $32.30 - $45.29 Hourly $2,584.00 - $3,623.20 Biweekly $5,598.67 - $7,850.27 Monthly Job Type: Extra Help - Agile (Limited Term) Location: Redwood City, California Note: This job announcement was amended on October 9, 2016 to update the salary. The San Mateo County Health System is seeking qualified individuals for the position of Correctional Health Psychiatric Social Worker/ Marriage & Family Therapist-Limited Term. There are currently several limited-term vacancies in Correctional Health Services located in Redwood City. These PSW/MFT positions provide clinical mental health services to inmates with mental illness or co-occurring disorders of mental illness and chemical dependency; provide case management services; provide discharge planning; interviews inmate patients to assess mental health needs and formulates treatment plans; exercise good judgment and tact when interacting with inmate patients and other service providers; relate and communicate effectively with inmate patients and others from the diverse multi-cultural community served; function as a team member in a multi-disciplinary work setting; work independently and as a team member; and collaborate with Sheriff's Office staff to manage inmate patients' daily activities. Will work with various professionals involved with the court system, including probation officers, attorneys, case managers and other treatment providers, and develop treatment plans for seriously mentally ill inmates. Some positions require weekend and evening hours. The ideal candidates will have: A license as either a Licensed Clinical Social Worker or Marriage and Family Therapist; Experience working in a correctional facility; Experience providing case management services for an inmate population; Demonstrated ability in providing clinical mental health services to an adult population with serious mental illness or co-occurring disorders of serious mental illness and chemical dependency; and Working with a diverse multi-disciplinary team and inmate population. Fluency in Spanish is preferred but not required. SALARY : PSW/MFT I: $32.30 - $40.38/hour PSW/MFT II: $36.23 - $45.29/hour These are limited term, at-will positions. Limited Term Employees are assigned to assignments not to exceed 3 years. They receive medical and dental benefits, similar to regular employees, and a defined contribution retirement plan. Qualifications: Security Clearance : This position requires that the applicant obtain and maintain a security clearance as a condition of employment. Licensure/Certification: PSW I - current California registration as a Clinical Social Worker Associate (ASW). MFT I - current California Registration as a Marriage and Family Therapist intern (IMF). Individuals hired in these classifications must become licensed within three years from the date of employment as a Clinical Social Worker or Marriage and Family Therapist by the State of California. PSW-II - current California license as a Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). MFT II - current California license as a Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT). Application/Examination: If you are interested in being considered for an extra help position the following must be submitted via e-mail : Copy of valid Registration or License issued by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences Responses to supplemental questions Resume Please include the words "Correctional Health Psychiatric Social Worker/ Marriage & Family Therapist-Limited Term Position" in the subject line of email submission. All submitted materials must be in a Word or PDF format . Please submit the above listed materials via email to: Shivika Dharamrup, Supervising Psychologist sdharamrup@smcgov.org Submit responses to these Supplemental Questions: Describe your experience working with seriously mentally ill adult patients, including assessment, counseling and/or therapy services. Specifically cite any experience working with inmates in a correctional facility. Describe your experience providing case management services working with seriously mentally ill adult clients. Specifically cite any experience working with inmates in a correctional facility. Describe your experience working with adult clients with the co-occurring disorders of mental illness and chemical dependency. Include a description of your efforts to encourage recovery services for them. Application materials will be reviewed as they are received and well-qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview. This is a continuous recruitment which may close at any time. The final filing date will be posted five days in advance on this job announcement. Apply immediately. Application materials will be accepted until positions are filled. This posting is open on a continuous basis and selection may be made at any time within the process. NOTE: Application materials are only accepted via e-mail. Materials sent via regular mail and/or fax will not be accepted. Submittals that do not include all required elements ( Copy of valid registration or license issued by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences, responses to supplemental questions and resume) will not be considered. The County of San Mateo does not require job applicants to disclose conviction history information until after the applicant successfully completes all examination phases for the recruitment. All passing applicants will receive instructions by email only from Human Resources staff to complete and submit a conviction history questionnaire online within a specified deadline of two business days. Failure to do so within the timeframe will disqualify you from the rest of the process . Please visit this link at http://hr.smcgov.org/conviction-information-applicants-faqs to find out more information about the conviction history questionnaire so that you can prepare accordingly . Note: Positions in criminal justice agencies currently required by law to pass background checks are exempted from this bill, and applicants may be required to submit conviction information at the time of application. San Mateo County is an Equal Opportunity Employer Application Instructions To learn more about the position and/or to apply, please click the link below. If link is not available, please read the information above for detailed instructions on how to apply.
May 25, 2017
Job Description Overall Job Objective Job Title: Correctional Health Psychiatric Social Worker/Marriage & Family Therapist- Limited Term (Open) Closing Date/Time: Continuous Salary: $32.30 - $45.29 Hourly $2,584.00 - $3,623.20 Biweekly $5,598.67 - $7,850.27 Monthly Job Type: Extra Help - Agile (Limited Term) Location: Redwood City, California Note: This job announcement was amended on October 9, 2016 to update the salary. The San Mateo County Health System is seeking qualified individuals for the position of Correctional Health Psychiatric Social Worker/ Marriage & Family Therapist-Limited Term. There are currently several limited-term vacancies in Correctional Health Services located in Redwood City. These PSW/MFT positions provide clinical mental health services to inmates with mental illness or co-occurring disorders of mental illness and chemical dependency; provide case management services; provide discharge planning; interviews inmate patients to assess mental health needs and formulates treatment plans; exercise good judgment and tact when interacting with inmate patients and other service providers; relate and communicate effectively with inmate patients and others from the diverse multi-cultural community served; function as a team member in a multi-disciplinary work setting; work independently and as a team member; and collaborate with Sheriff's Office staff to manage inmate patients' daily activities. Will work with various professionals involved with the court system, including probation officers, attorneys, case managers and other treatment providers, and develop treatment plans for seriously mentally ill inmates. Some positions require weekend and evening hours. The ideal candidates will have: A license as either a Licensed Clinical Social Worker or Marriage and Family Therapist; Experience working in a correctional facility; Experience providing case management services for an inmate population; Demonstrated ability in providing clinical mental health services to an adult population with serious mental illness or co-occurring disorders of serious mental illness and chemical dependency; and Working with a diverse multi-disciplinary team and inmate population. Fluency in Spanish is preferred but not required. SALARY : PSW/MFT I: $32.30 - $40.38/hour PSW/MFT II: $36.23 - $45.29/hour These are limited term, at-will positions. Limited Term Employees are assigned to assignments not to exceed 3 years. They receive medical and dental benefits, similar to regular employees, and a defined contribution retirement plan. Qualifications: Security Clearance : This position requires that the applicant obtain and maintain a security clearance as a condition of employment. Licensure/Certification: PSW I - current California registration as a Clinical Social Worker Associate (ASW). MFT I - current California Registration as a Marriage and Family Therapist intern (IMF). Individuals hired in these classifications must become licensed within three years from the date of employment as a Clinical Social Worker or Marriage and Family Therapist by the State of California. PSW-II - current California license as a Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). MFT II - current California license as a Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT). Application/Examination: If you are interested in being considered for an extra help position the following must be submitted via e-mail : Copy of valid Registration or License issued by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences Responses to supplemental questions Resume Please include the words "Correctional Health Psychiatric Social Worker/ Marriage & Family Therapist-Limited Term Position" in the subject line of email submission. All submitted materials must be in a Word or PDF format . Please submit the above listed materials via email to: Shivika Dharamrup, Supervising Psychologist sdharamrup@smcgov.org Submit responses to these Supplemental Questions: Describe your experience working with seriously mentally ill adult patients, including assessment, counseling and/or therapy services. Specifically cite any experience working with inmates in a correctional facility. Describe your experience providing case management services working with seriously mentally ill adult clients. Specifically cite any experience working with inmates in a correctional facility. Describe your experience working with adult clients with the co-occurring disorders of mental illness and chemical dependency. Include a description of your efforts to encourage recovery services for them. Application materials will be reviewed as they are received and well-qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview. This is a continuous recruitment which may close at any time. The final filing date will be posted five days in advance on this job announcement. Apply immediately. Application materials will be accepted until positions are filled. This posting is open on a continuous basis and selection may be made at any time within the process. NOTE: Application materials are only accepted via e-mail. Materials sent via regular mail and/or fax will not be accepted. Submittals that do not include all required elements ( Copy of valid registration or license issued by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences, responses to supplemental questions and resume) will not be considered. The County of San Mateo does not require job applicants to disclose conviction history information until after the applicant successfully completes all examination phases for the recruitment. All passing applicants will receive instructions by email only from Human Resources staff to complete and submit a conviction history questionnaire online within a specified deadline of two business days. Failure to do so within the timeframe will disqualify you from the rest of the process . Please visit this link at http://hr.smcgov.org/conviction-information-applicants-faqs to find out more information about the conviction history questionnaire so that you can prepare accordingly . Note: Positions in criminal justice agencies currently required by law to pass background checks are exempted from this bill, and applicants may be required to submit conviction information at the time of application. San Mateo County is an Equal Opportunity Employer Application Instructions To learn more about the position and/or to apply, please click the link below. If link is not available, please read the information above for detailed instructions on how to apply.
Job Description Overall Job Objective Job Title: Regulatory/Legislative Analyst - Peninsula Clean Energy Closing Date/Time: Thu. 08/31/17 11:59 PM Pacific Time Salary: Negotiable Job Type: Full-Time Location: San Mateo County, California Are you interested in working for a cutting-edge start-up company that is doing something NOW for the environment? Do you possess the technical skills and experience to help launch a community choice energy program? If so, please apply for this amazing opportunity to the part of the solution - Regulatory/Legislative Analyst . The Regulatory/Legislative Analyst works under the general direction of the CEO, the Director of Regulatory and Legislative Affairs, and the PCE's General Counsel and has responsibility for a wide range of Peninsula Clean Energy's (PCE) regulatory and legislative matters. The Regulatory/Legislative Analyst evaluates proposed regulatory policies at the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) and other state agencies to assess the impact on PCE, develops PCE positions on issues, and develops analyses, written reports, and presentation materials to support PCE's position. The Regulatory/Legislative Analyst represents PCE regarding regulatory and legislative issues at CalCCA, the trade association representing community choice energy programs. This position performs related work and other analytic tasks for PCE as required. The Regulatory/Legislative Analyst works independently to perform assignments under the general direction of the CEO, the Director of Regulatory and Legislative Affairs and the General Counsel. The incumbent participates as a PCE representative before various regulatory agencies, including the CPUC, in matters affecting community choice aggregators (CCAs) and other electric utilities, including in ratemaking and rulemaking proceedings. The Regulatory/Legislative Analyst is tasked with reviewing and drafting comments and briefs; providing technical and/or analytic input on regulatory matters; preparation of data requests, testimony, and hearing exhibits, participation in administrative hearings; and researching and preparing legislative policy responses at the State and local levels. This position may have future supervisory responsibilities and may have oversight responsibility for external contractors depending on the project. PENINSULA CLEAN ENERGY Peninsula Clean Energy (PCE) is the new community choice energy program for San Mateo County. PCE is the electricity provider for all electricity accounts in the 20 communities in San Mateo County (Atherton, Belmont, Brisbane, Burlingame, Colma, Daly City, East Palo Alto, Foster City, Half Moon Bay, Hillsborough, Menlo Park, Millbrae, Pacifica, Portola Valley, Redwood City, San Bruno, San Carlos, San Mateo, South San Francisco, and Woodside) as well as the unincorporated county. The city councils of each city were all unanimous in their support of joining PCE. PCE's customer base includes almost 300,000 accounts, serving a population of 765,000, with a total electrical load of almost 4 million megawatt-hours. Residential customers make up about 270,000 of the accounts, and 37% of the electrical load, with commercial/industrial making up about 30,000 accounts and 63% of the electrical load. PCE became the fifth operating CCE when it launched in October 2016, and is the largest of all of the existing CCEs. Other nearby CCEs are located in Santa Clara County, Marin County, Sonoma County, and San Francisco City and County. Examples Of Duties: Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Develop high-level policy and responses for key regulatory issues affecting PCE, including strategy and prioritization of regulatory and legislative action for management consideration Represent PCE in regulatory proceedings through preparation of comments, data requests, written responses, position papers, analytical models, testimony, and exhibits Track, review, analyze and summarize filings prepared by utilities and other entities that could impact PCE and its customers Track, analyze and interpret regulatory proposals, legislation, and other policy issues with an eye toward impact on and response from PCE Under direction of management, work closely with technical experts and external regulatory counsel to develop effective and persuasive communications before the CPUC, CA Energy Commission, CA Legislature and any other legal or regulatory body as required Under direction of management, represent PCE in work with other CCAs and at CalCCA Qualifications: Education and Experience: Equal to a Master's degree in economics, business administration, environmental science, or public policy, and a minimum of four (4) years and a maximum of eight (8) years of progressively responsible experience in regulatory and legislative affairs at an electric utility, energy-related company, non-profit, or regulatory agency with emphasis on electric procurement issues, renewable energy, energy efficiency or closely related field. Knowledge of: California electric utility regulatory issues such as the Power Charge Indifference Adjustment charge, electric vehicle policy, energy storage policy, and low-income/disadvantaged communities California utility rate design, electric resource planning/integrated, net energy metering, demand response solutions and regulatory relations CPUC regulatory practices, protocols, and procedures California legislative history regarding CCAs California legislative process and protocols Microsoft Office Suite including Excel, Word, Adobe Acrobat, and PowerPoint Communications portals and web-based resources for regulatory and legislative activity Depending upon the assignment, principles and practices in the areas of net energy metering, energy resources and procurement, energy efficiency or other to be determined areas. Ability to: Manage multiple priorities and quickly adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced dynamic environment Take responsibility and work independently, as well as coordinate team efforts within PCE and the greater CCE community Superior writing skills, especially related to regulatory filings, briefings, legislation, and related regulatory and legislative correspondence Orally communicate complex topics in easy to understand presentations before the Board, staff and other audiences Be thorough and detail-oriented Work accurately and swiftly under pressure Demonstrate patience, tact, and courtesy at all times Application/Examination: To apply for this exciting opportunity please submit the application materials listed below. All application materials must be submitted electronically using the County of San Mateo's online application system at http://jobs.smcgov.org . If you are currently on the County website, you may click the "Apply" button. (Emailed submissions or incomplete application materials will not be accepted.) Application Materials: Cover letter expressing interest in the position Resume A Writing Sample as described below Responses to the following supplemental topics: Provide a summary of your qualifications for the position of Regulatory and Legislative Analyst, and, if applicable your experience helping launch a new business. One of the duties of this position will be evaluating proposed regulatory policies at the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) to assess the impact on Peninsula Clean Energy. Please provide a specific example of your experience with evaluating and analyzing proposed regulatory policies. Describe your experience representing an agency before regulatory agencies and trade associations in such matters as ratemaking proceedings, rulemakings, and proposed rules and regulations. If you were offered the position of Regulatory and Legislative Analyst for Peninsula Clean Energy describe what you think will be the biggest challenges you will face. In addition describe what you see as the biggest challenges facing community choice aggregators (CCAs) in general, and Peninsula Clean Energy specifically. Describe how you have managed similar challenges in a similar position, and how you have assisted your agency in navigating similar challenges. In the body of the application you will find a place to attach documents. Please attach an example of your professional writing that best demonstrates your qualifications as someone with superior writing skills, especially related to regulatory filings, briefings, legislative correspondence, position papers, analytical models, testimonies, exhibits, etc. Important: You may attach to your application your responses to these supplemental topics, or you may complete them as part of the application in the Supplemental Questionnaire section. If you attach your responses, please indicate this in the areas provided in the Supplemental Questionnaire. RECRUITMENT TIMELINE Final Date for Submitting Application Materials: August 31, 2017 at 11:59 p.m. Application Screening (tentative): September 8, 2017 Panel Interviews (tentative): September 14-15, 2017 Finalist Interviews (tentative): September 19, 2017 For questions regarding this position and the recruitment, please contact Chet Overstreet at (650) 363-4385. Please note: Although the County is conducting the recruitment for PCEA, this position is not a County position. Application Instructions To learn more about the position and/or to apply, please click the link below. If link is not available, please read the information above for detailed instructions on how to apply.
Aug 03, 2017
Job Description Overall Job Objective Job Title: Regulatory/Legislative Analyst - Peninsula Clean Energy Closing Date/Time: Thu. 08/31/17 11:59 PM Pacific Time Salary: Negotiable Job Type: Full-Time Location: San Mateo County, California Are you interested in working for a cutting-edge start-up company that is doing something NOW for the environment? Do you possess the technical skills and experience to help launch a community choice energy program? If so, please apply for this amazing opportunity to the part of the solution - Regulatory/Legislative Analyst . The Regulatory/Legislative Analyst works under the general direction of the CEO, the Director of Regulatory and Legislative Affairs, and the PCE's General Counsel and has responsibility for a wide range of Peninsula Clean Energy's (PCE) regulatory and legislative matters. The Regulatory/Legislative Analyst evaluates proposed regulatory policies at the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) and other state agencies to assess the impact on PCE, develops PCE positions on issues, and develops analyses, written reports, and presentation materials to support PCE's position. The Regulatory/Legislative Analyst represents PCE regarding regulatory and legislative issues at CalCCA, the trade association representing community choice energy programs. This position performs related work and other analytic tasks for PCE as required. The Regulatory/Legislative Analyst works independently to perform assignments under the general direction of the CEO, the Director of Regulatory and Legislative Affairs and the General Counsel. The incumbent participates as a PCE representative before various regulatory agencies, including the CPUC, in matters affecting community choice aggregators (CCAs) and other electric utilities, including in ratemaking and rulemaking proceedings. The Regulatory/Legislative Analyst is tasked with reviewing and drafting comments and briefs; providing technical and/or analytic input on regulatory matters; preparation of data requests, testimony, and hearing exhibits, participation in administrative hearings; and researching and preparing legislative policy responses at the State and local levels. This position may have future supervisory responsibilities and may have oversight responsibility for external contractors depending on the project. PENINSULA CLEAN ENERGY Peninsula Clean Energy (PCE) is the new community choice energy program for San Mateo County. PCE is the electricity provider for all electricity accounts in the 20 communities in San Mateo County (Atherton, Belmont, Brisbane, Burlingame, Colma, Daly City, East Palo Alto, Foster City, Half Moon Bay, Hillsborough, Menlo Park, Millbrae, Pacifica, Portola Valley, Redwood City, San Bruno, San Carlos, San Mateo, South San Francisco, and Woodside) as well as the unincorporated county. The city councils of each city were all unanimous in their support of joining PCE. PCE's customer base includes almost 300,000 accounts, serving a population of 765,000, with a total electrical load of almost 4 million megawatt-hours. Residential customers make up about 270,000 of the accounts, and 37% of the electrical load, with commercial/industrial making up about 30,000 accounts and 63% of the electrical load. PCE became the fifth operating CCE when it launched in October 2016, and is the largest of all of the existing CCEs. Other nearby CCEs are located in Santa Clara County, Marin County, Sonoma County, and San Francisco City and County. Examples Of Duties: Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Develop high-level policy and responses for key regulatory issues affecting PCE, including strategy and prioritization of regulatory and legislative action for management consideration Represent PCE in regulatory proceedings through preparation of comments, data requests, written responses, position papers, analytical models, testimony, and exhibits Track, review, analyze and summarize filings prepared by utilities and other entities that could impact PCE and its customers Track, analyze and interpret regulatory proposals, legislation, and other policy issues with an eye toward impact on and response from PCE Under direction of management, work closely with technical experts and external regulatory counsel to develop effective and persuasive communications before the CPUC, CA Energy Commission, CA Legislature and any other legal or regulatory body as required Under direction of management, represent PCE in work with other CCAs and at CalCCA Qualifications: Education and Experience: Equal to a Master's degree in economics, business administration, environmental science, or public policy, and a minimum of four (4) years and a maximum of eight (8) years of progressively responsible experience in regulatory and legislative affairs at an electric utility, energy-related company, non-profit, or regulatory agency with emphasis on electric procurement issues, renewable energy, energy efficiency or closely related field. Knowledge of: California electric utility regulatory issues such as the Power Charge Indifference Adjustment charge, electric vehicle policy, energy storage policy, and low-income/disadvantaged communities California utility rate design, electric resource planning/integrated, net energy metering, demand response solutions and regulatory relations CPUC regulatory practices, protocols, and procedures California legislative history regarding CCAs California legislative process and protocols Microsoft Office Suite including Excel, Word, Adobe Acrobat, and PowerPoint Communications portals and web-based resources for regulatory and legislative activity Depending upon the assignment, principles and practices in the areas of net energy metering, energy resources and procurement, energy efficiency or other to be determined areas. Ability to: Manage multiple priorities and quickly adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced dynamic environment Take responsibility and work independently, as well as coordinate team efforts within PCE and the greater CCE community Superior writing skills, especially related to regulatory filings, briefings, legislation, and related regulatory and legislative correspondence Orally communicate complex topics in easy to understand presentations before the Board, staff and other audiences Be thorough and detail-oriented Work accurately and swiftly under pressure Demonstrate patience, tact, and courtesy at all times Application/Examination: To apply for this exciting opportunity please submit the application materials listed below. All application materials must be submitted electronically using the County of San Mateo's online application system at http://jobs.smcgov.org . If you are currently on the County website, you may click the "Apply" button. (Emailed submissions or incomplete application materials will not be accepted.) Application Materials: Cover letter expressing interest in the position Resume A Writing Sample as described below Responses to the following supplemental topics: Provide a summary of your qualifications for the position of Regulatory and Legislative Analyst, and, if applicable your experience helping launch a new business. One of the duties of this position will be evaluating proposed regulatory policies at the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) to assess the impact on Peninsula Clean Energy. Please provide a specific example of your experience with evaluating and analyzing proposed regulatory policies. Describe your experience representing an agency before regulatory agencies and trade associations in such matters as ratemaking proceedings, rulemakings, and proposed rules and regulations. If you were offered the position of Regulatory and Legislative Analyst for Peninsula Clean Energy describe what you think will be the biggest challenges you will face. In addition describe what you see as the biggest challenges facing community choice aggregators (CCAs) in general, and Peninsula Clean Energy specifically. Describe how you have managed similar challenges in a similar position, and how you have assisted your agency in navigating similar challenges. In the body of the application you will find a place to attach documents. Please attach an example of your professional writing that best demonstrates your qualifications as someone with superior writing skills, especially related to regulatory filings, briefings, legislative correspondence, position papers, analytical models, testimonies, exhibits, etc. Important: You may attach to your application your responses to these supplemental topics, or you may complete them as part of the application in the Supplemental Questionnaire section. If you attach your responses, please indicate this in the areas provided in the Supplemental Questionnaire. RECRUITMENT TIMELINE Final Date for Submitting Application Materials: August 31, 2017 at 11:59 p.m. Application Screening (tentative): September 8, 2017 Panel Interviews (tentative): September 14-15, 2017 Finalist Interviews (tentative): September 19, 2017 For questions regarding this position and the recruitment, please contact Chet Overstreet at (650) 363-4385. Please note: Although the County is conducting the recruitment for PCEA, this position is not a County position. Application Instructions To learn more about the position and/or to apply, please click the link below. If link is not available, please read the information above for detailed instructions on how to apply.
Job Description Overall Job Objective Job Title: Dental Assistant - Spanish Speaking Preferred - Extra Help - (OPEN) Closing Date/Time: Continuous Salary: See Position Description Job Type: Extra Help Location: San Mateo, California Note: This job announcement was amended on February 22, 2017 to update the classification descriptions and salary range for the flexibly staffed Dental Assistant series. Note: This job announcement was amended on November 9, 2016 to update the salary range. NOTE: This is a continuous recruitment which may close at any time. The final filing date will be posted five days in advance on this job announcement. Are you a dedicated and motivated Dental Assistant who enjoys being part of a team of professionals who provide exceptional dental care to the community and patients in need? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, challenging environment where the rewards are many? If so, then the San Mateo Medical Center (SMMC) Dental Clinics have an exciting career opportunity for you! Besides being a full-scope Medical Center and Hospital, the San Mateo Medical Center operates five dental clinics located in San Mateo (39th Avenue Clinic), Redwood City (Fair Oaks Health Center), Daly City (Daly City Clinic), Half Moon Bay (Coastside Clinic), and a Mobile Dental Clinic. These clinics treat children and adults, homeless and transitional populations, and patients with HIV diagnosis. Pregnant women on Medi-Cal can also obtain dental services in these clinics covered by the Ryan White grant. All Clinics are open Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM and some Saturdays and evenings. There is an oral surgeon at the San Mateo facility every Wednesday and every Monday at Fair Oaks Health Center. The Fair Oaks Health Center and the Mobile Dental Clinic host dental students from the University of the Pacific on a weekly basis to aid in patient care. The Dental Assistant Series levels include: Dental Assistant I ($20.96 - $26.20 Hourly) is the experienced level class in the Dental Assistant series, competent to independently perform the full range of journey-level dental assisting work under the supervision of a dentist. This class is flexibly staffed with the II level and incumbents may advance to the higher level after obtaining required certification and demonstrating the required proficiency for the II level. Dental Assistant II/Registered Dental Assistant ($24.78 - $30.97 Hourly) is the advanced journey-level classification in the series. Under the supervision of a dentist, incumbents at this level perform dental assisting duties which are limited to a person certified as a Registered Dental Assistant in addition to performing Dental Assistant duties of the lower. The ideal candidate will: be a self-starter and multi-tasker; be capable of scheduling appointments and processing insurance claims, as well as have pedodontia experience, and minimally possess an x-ray certificate; possess a positive, "can do" attitude and be an exceptional team player; and possess good organizational skills and be open to discussing Clinic operations. We are seeking Dental Assistants who are motivated in adding ideas to improve work flow and demonstrate the willingness to learn and adapt to new situations. Dental Assistants rotate and should be available to work at any of our dental clinics. Transportation to each work site is the employee's responsibility. NOTE: This Job Announcement was edited on July 29, 2015 regarding the definition of the extra help assignment. Extra-help assignments are at-will and the employee is paid on an hourly basis. Some extra help positions are eligible for benefits under the Affordable Care Act. Extra-help workers are not guaranteed permanent status at the end of the extra-help assignment. Examples Of Duties: As an SMMC Dental Assistant, you will: Prepare patients for dental treatment Assist the dentist at chairside Mix cements, work with composite, amalgam and impression materials Respond to the oral hygiene needs of a low-income population Take digital x-rays Respond to patient emergencies Maintain office and equipment in a sanitary and orderly condition Enter information into patient's electronic record Triage drop-in patients Gather and complete necessary insurance information and forms Qualifications: Licensure/Certification: Possession of a Certificate of examination for radiation safety from the California Board of Dental Examiners. Possession of a Certificate of completion for a course in Basic Life Support as approved by the American Red Cross or American Heart Association. To qualify for the II-Level, possession of a valid California License as Registered Dental Assistant issued by the California Board of Dental Examiners. Other: Fluency in Spanish is preferred but not required. 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 completion of a course of instruction for dental assistants. Knowledge of: Preparation of patients for examination; methods of use, care and sterilization of instruments and equipment; dental hygiene and prophylaxis or coronal polish (for RDA level); dental X-ray techniques and safety procedures; dental terminology; and office procedures and record keeping. Skill/Ability to: Take, develop and evaluate dental X-rays; work tactfully with patients and other personnel under stressful conditions; and respond appropriately to patient emergencies during treatment or surgery. Application/Examination: Anyone may apply. 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 (pass/fail) based on the candidate's 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. Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. All examinations will be given in San Mateo County, California, and applicants must participate at their own expense. This is a continuous recruitment which may close at any time. The final filing date will be posted five days in advance on this job announcement. Apply immediately. This recruitment is open on a continuous basis and selections may be made at any time within the process. IMPORTANT : Applications for this position will only be accepted online. If you are currently on the County's website, you may click the "Apply Online" button above or below. If you are not on the County's website, please go to http://jobs.smcgov.org/ to apply. Online applications must be received by the Human Resources Department before midnight on the final filing date. The County of San Mateo does not require job applicants to disclose conviction history information until after the applicant successfully completes all examination phases for the recruitment. All passing applicants will receive instructions by email only from Human Resources staff to complete and submit a conviction history questionnaire online within a specified deadline of two business days. Failure to do so within the timeframe will disqualify you from the rest of the process. Please visit this link at http://hr.smcgov.org/conviction-information-applicants-faqs to find out more information about the conviction history questionnaire so that you can prepare accordingly. Note: Positions in criminal justice agencies currently required by law to pass background checks are exempted from this bill, and applicants may be required to submit conviction information at the time of application. County of San Mateo is an Equal Opportunity Employer Analyst: Lillian Lilles (010915) (Dental Assistant I/II - F039/F063) Keywords: Dentist Assistant, x-rays, medical Application Instructions To learn more about the position and/or to apply, please click the link below. If link is not available, please read the information above for detailed instructions on how to apply.
Mar 24, 2017
Job Description Overall Job Objective Job Title: Dental Assistant - Spanish Speaking Preferred - Extra Help - (OPEN) Closing Date/Time: Continuous Salary: See Position Description Job Type: Extra Help Location: San Mateo, California Note: This job announcement was amended on February 22, 2017 to update the classification descriptions and salary range for the flexibly staffed Dental Assistant series. Note: This job announcement was amended on November 9, 2016 to update the salary range. NOTE: This is a continuous recruitment which may close at any time. The final filing date will be posted five days in advance on this job announcement. Are you a dedicated and motivated Dental Assistant who enjoys being part of a team of professionals who provide exceptional dental care to the community and patients in need? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, challenging environment where the rewards are many? If so, then the San Mateo Medical Center (SMMC) Dental Clinics have an exciting career opportunity for you! Besides being a full-scope Medical Center and Hospital, the San Mateo Medical Center operates five dental clinics located in San Mateo (39th Avenue Clinic), Redwood City (Fair Oaks Health Center), Daly City (Daly City Clinic), Half Moon Bay (Coastside Clinic), and a Mobile Dental Clinic. These clinics treat children and adults, homeless and transitional populations, and patients with HIV diagnosis. Pregnant women on Medi-Cal can also obtain dental services in these clinics covered by the Ryan White grant. All Clinics are open Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM and some Saturdays and evenings. There is an oral surgeon at the San Mateo facility every Wednesday and every Monday at Fair Oaks Health Center. The Fair Oaks Health Center and the Mobile Dental Clinic host dental students from the University of the Pacific on a weekly basis to aid in patient care. The Dental Assistant Series levels include: Dental Assistant I ($20.96 - $26.20 Hourly) is the experienced level class in the Dental Assistant series, competent to independently perform the full range of journey-level dental assisting work under the supervision of a dentist. This class is flexibly staffed with the II level and incumbents may advance to the higher level after obtaining required certification and demonstrating the required proficiency for the II level. Dental Assistant II/Registered Dental Assistant ($24.78 - $30.97 Hourly) is the advanced journey-level classification in the series. Under the supervision of a dentist, incumbents at this level perform dental assisting duties which are limited to a person certified as a Registered Dental Assistant in addition to performing Dental Assistant duties of the lower. The ideal candidate will: be a self-starter and multi-tasker; be capable of scheduling appointments and processing insurance claims, as well as have pedodontia experience, and minimally possess an x-ray certificate; possess a positive, "can do" attitude and be an exceptional team player; and possess good organizational skills and be open to discussing Clinic operations. We are seeking Dental Assistants who are motivated in adding ideas to improve work flow and demonstrate the willingness to learn and adapt to new situations. Dental Assistants rotate and should be available to work at any of our dental clinics. Transportation to each work site is the employee's responsibility. NOTE: This Job Announcement was edited on July 29, 2015 regarding the definition of the extra help assignment. Extra-help assignments are at-will and the employee is paid on an hourly basis. Some extra help positions are eligible for benefits under the Affordable Care Act. Extra-help workers are not guaranteed permanent status at the end of the extra-help assignment. Examples Of Duties: As an SMMC Dental Assistant, you will: Prepare patients for dental treatment Assist the dentist at chairside Mix cements, work with composite, amalgam and impression materials Respond to the oral hygiene needs of a low-income population Take digital x-rays Respond to patient emergencies Maintain office and equipment in a sanitary and orderly condition Enter information into patient's electronic record Triage drop-in patients Gather and complete necessary insurance information and forms Qualifications: Licensure/Certification: Possession of a Certificate of examination for radiation safety from the California Board of Dental Examiners. Possession of a Certificate of completion for a course in Basic Life Support as approved by the American Red Cross or American Heart Association. To qualify for the II-Level, possession of a valid California License as Registered Dental Assistant issued by the California Board of Dental Examiners. Other: Fluency in Spanish is preferred but not required. 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 completion of a course of instruction for dental assistants. Knowledge of: Preparation of patients for examination; methods of use, care and sterilization of instruments and equipment; dental hygiene and prophylaxis or coronal polish (for RDA level); dental X-ray techniques and safety procedures; dental terminology; and office procedures and record keeping. Skill/Ability to: Take, develop and evaluate dental X-rays; work tactfully with patients and other personnel under stressful conditions; and respond appropriately to patient emergencies during treatment or surgery. Application/Examination: Anyone may apply. 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 (pass/fail) based on the candidate's 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. Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. All examinations will be given in San Mateo County, California, and applicants must participate at their own expense. This is a continuous recruitment which may close at any time. The final filing date will be posted five days in advance on this job announcement. Apply immediately. This recruitment is open on a continuous basis and selections may be made at any time within the process. IMPORTANT : Applications for this position will only be accepted online. If you are currently on the County's website, you may click the "Apply Online" button above or below. If you are not on the County's website, please go to http://jobs.smcgov.org/ to apply. Online applications must be received by the Human Resources Department before midnight on the final filing date. The County of San Mateo does not require job applicants to disclose conviction history information until after the applicant successfully completes all examination phases for the recruitment. All passing applicants will receive instructions by email only from Human Resources staff to complete and submit a conviction history questionnaire online within a specified deadline of two business days. Failure to do so within the timeframe will disqualify you from the rest of the process. Please visit this link at http://hr.smcgov.org/conviction-information-applicants-faqs to find out more information about the conviction history questionnaire so that you can prepare accordingly. Note: Positions in criminal justice agencies currently required by law to pass background checks are exempted from this bill, and applicants may be required to submit conviction information at the time of application. County of San Mateo is an Equal Opportunity Employer Analyst: Lillian Lilles (010915) (Dental Assistant I/II - F039/F063) Keywords: Dentist Assistant, x-rays, medical Application Instructions To learn more about the position and/or to apply, please click the link below. If link is not available, please read the information above for detailed instructions on how to apply.
Job Description Overall Job Objective Job Title: Correctional Health Clinical Services Manager (Open & Promotional) Closing Date/Time: Continuous Salary: $55.99 - $70.00 Hourly $4,479.20 - $5,600.00 Biweekly $9,704.93 - $12,133.33 Monthly Job Type: Full-Time Location: San Mateo County, California Note: This recruitment schedule was amended on August 10, 2017 to extend the Final Filing Date. This recruitment has been changed to "Continuous." The Health System is seeking a qualified individual for the position of Correctional Health Clinical Services Manager. Clinical Services Manager-II positions plan, coordinate and implement comprehensive County-wide mental health programs, including regional clinics for outpatient, partial and extended care, crisis intervention services, forensic care and related community mental health services for children, adolescents, adults and older adults; recommend, develop, implement and evaluate goals, objectives, policies and procedures related to programs; provide leadership and coordination to community groups, public and private agencies, advisory boards and volunteers in planning and implementing programs; and provide highly complex staff support to senior level management within assigned area of specialization. The current vacancy is in the Correctional Health Services Division at the Maguire Correctional Facility located in Redwood City, but will travel/drive to perform duties of position. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Plan, direct, monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of comprehensive County-wide mental health services and programs, including needs assessment, program design and planning, implementation and evaluation in a forensic setting. Direct, coordinate, and participate in the development and implementation of program goals, objectives, policies, procedures and priorities that balance both mandated services and correctional mental health care needs. Act as liaison between the Director of Correctional Health, advisory boards and commissions, regulatory bodies and program staff to ensure that all appropriate policies and guidelines are followed, and that programs are funded with adequate resources to maintain mandated and expected levels of service. Maintain an effective working relationship with a variety of public and private organizations, including the Sheriff Office Senior Officers, Health Services Program Managers, County departments and agencies; consult with other managers on relevant program issues; develop alternative strategies for dealing with correctional mental health needs and assist in the implementation of solutions as necessary. Conduct or participate in negotiating contracts with outside vendors, consultants or organizations; monitor and evaluate fiscal and legal liability of same. Prepare, administer and monitor the program outcome data t to ensure the accomplishment of program and service objectives within budget restrictions. Provide highly complex staff assistance to senior level management, related commissions and advisory boards on program issues. Select, supervise, train and evaluate clinical, professional, technical and clerical subordinates. The ideal candidate will be experienced in: Management in a correctional health setting. Developing and managing mental health and substance abuse programs, staff and interns in a correctional setting. Program development, quality improvement and utilization management in a correctional setting. Performing data and statistical analysis and preparing reports. Effective written and verbal communication. NOTE: The eligible list generated from this recruitment may be used to fill future extra-help, term, unclassified, and regular classified vacancies. Qualifications: Licensure/Certification : Possession of a clinical license in psychology, social work, nursing, marriage and family therapy or the equivalent. Security Clearance : This position requires that the applicant successfully complete a pre-employment background investigation and obtain/maintain a security clearance as a condition of employment. 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 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 mental health services, including current trends in education, research, treatment, prevention and related issues. Laws, codes and regulations governing 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 program setting. Community resources and public/private services and funding sources. Skill/Ability to : Identify and analyze complex 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. Train staff and coordinate activities of contractors, volunteer groups and staff. Application/Examination: Anyone may apply. Current San Mateo County and San Mateo County Superior Court employees with at least six months (1040 hours) of continuous service in a classified regular, probationary, SEIU or AFSCME represented extra-help/term position prior to the final filing date will receive five points added to their final passing score on this examination. This is a continuous recruitment which may close at any time. The final filing date will be posted five days in advance on this job announcement. 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 San Mateo County, 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 Online" button above or below. If you are not on the County's website, please go to http://jobs.smcgov.org/ to apply. Online applications must be received by the Human Resources Department before midnight on the final filing date. Apply immediately. This recruitment is open on a continuous basis and selections may be made at any time within the process. ~ TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE ~ Final Filing Date: CONTINUOUS Panel Interviews: AUGUST 29, 2017 The County of San Mateo does not require job applicants to disclose conviction history information until after the applicant successfully completes all examination phases for the recruitment. All passing applicants will receive instructions by email only from Human Resources staff to complete and submit a conviction history questionnaire online within a specified deadline of two business days. Failure to do so within the timeframe will disqualify you from the rest of the process. Please visit this link at http://hr.smcgov.org/conviction-information-applicants-faqs to find out more information about the conviction history questionnaire so that you can prepare accordingly. Note: Positions in criminal justice agencies currently required by law to pass background checks are exempted from this bill, and applicants may be required to submit conviction information at the time of application. County of San Mateo is an Equal Opportunity Employer HR Analyst: Yvonne Alvidrez (072117) (Clinical Services Manager II-Mental Health - D055) Application Instructions To learn more about the position and/or to apply, please click the link below. If link is not available, please read the information above for detailed instructions on how to apply.
Jul 21, 2017
Job Description Overall Job Objective Job Title: Correctional Health Clinical Services Manager (Open & Promotional) Closing Date/Time: Continuous Salary: $55.99 - $70.00 Hourly $4,479.20 - $5,600.00 Biweekly $9,704.93 - $12,133.33 Monthly Job Type: Full-Time Location: San Mateo County, California Note: This recruitment schedule was amended on August 10, 2017 to extend the Final Filing Date. This recruitment has been changed to "Continuous." The Health System is seeking a qualified individual for the position of Correctional Health Clinical Services Manager. Clinical Services Manager-II positions plan, coordinate and implement comprehensive County-wide mental health programs, including regional clinics for outpatient, partial and extended care, crisis intervention services, forensic care and related community mental health services for children, adolescents, adults and older adults; recommend, develop, implement and evaluate goals, objectives, policies and procedures related to programs; provide leadership and coordination to community groups, public and private agencies, advisory boards and volunteers in planning and implementing programs; and provide highly complex staff support to senior level management within assigned area of specialization. The current vacancy is in the Correctional Health Services Division at the Maguire Correctional Facility located in Redwood City, but will travel/drive to perform duties of position. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Plan, direct, monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of comprehensive County-wide mental health services and programs, including needs assessment, program design and planning, implementation and evaluation in a forensic setting. Direct, coordinate, and participate in the development and implementation of program goals, objectives, policies, procedures and priorities that balance both mandated services and correctional mental health care needs. Act as liaison between the Director of Correctional Health, advisory boards and commissions, regulatory bodies and program staff to ensure that all appropriate policies and guidelines are followed, and that programs are funded with adequate resources to maintain mandated and expected levels of service. Maintain an effective working relationship with a variety of public and private organizations, including the Sheriff Office Senior Officers, Health Services Program Managers, County departments and agencies; consult with other managers on relevant program issues; develop alternative strategies for dealing with correctional mental health needs and assist in the implementation of solutions as necessary. Conduct or participate in negotiating contracts with outside vendors, consultants or organizations; monitor and evaluate fiscal and legal liability of same. Prepare, administer and monitor the program outcome data t to ensure the accomplishment of program and service objectives within budget restrictions. Provide highly complex staff assistance to senior level management, related commissions and advisory boards on program issues. Select, supervise, train and evaluate clinical, professional, technical and clerical subordinates. The ideal candidate will be experienced in: Management in a correctional health setting. Developing and managing mental health and substance abuse programs, staff and interns in a correctional setting. Program development, quality improvement and utilization management in a correctional setting. Performing data and statistical analysis and preparing reports. Effective written and verbal communication. NOTE: The eligible list generated from this recruitment may be used to fill future extra-help, term, unclassified, and regular classified vacancies. Qualifications: Licensure/Certification : Possession of a clinical license in psychology, social work, nursing, marriage and family therapy or the equivalent. Security Clearance : This position requires that the applicant successfully complete a pre-employment background investigation and obtain/maintain a security clearance as a condition of employment. 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 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 mental health services, including current trends in education, research, treatment, prevention and related issues. Laws, codes and regulations governing 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 program setting. Community resources and public/private services and funding sources. Skill/Ability to : Identify and analyze complex 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. Train staff and coordinate activities of contractors, volunteer groups and staff. Application/Examination: Anyone may apply. Current San Mateo County and San Mateo County Superior Court employees with at least six months (1040 hours) of continuous service in a classified regular, probationary, SEIU or AFSCME represented extra-help/term position prior to the final filing date will receive five points added to their final passing score on this examination. This is a continuous recruitment which may close at any time. The final filing date will be posted five days in advance on this job announcement. 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 San Mateo County, 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 Online" button above or below. If you are not on the County's website, please go to http://jobs.smcgov.org/ to apply. Online applications must be received by the Human Resources Department before midnight on the final filing date. Apply immediately. This recruitment is open on a continuous basis and selections may be made at any time within the process. ~ TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE ~ Final Filing Date: CONTINUOUS Panel Interviews: AUGUST 29, 2017 The County of San Mateo does not require job applicants to disclose conviction history information until after the applicant successfully completes all examination phases for the recruitment. All passing applicants will receive instructions by email only from Human Resources staff to complete and submit a conviction history questionnaire online within a specified deadline of two business days. Failure to do so within the timeframe will disqualify you from the rest of the process. Please visit this link at http://hr.smcgov.org/conviction-information-applicants-faqs to find out more information about the conviction history questionnaire so that you can prepare accordingly. Note: Positions in criminal justice agencies currently required by law to pass background checks are exempted from this bill, and applicants may be required to submit conviction information at the time of application. County of San Mateo is an Equal Opportunity Employer HR Analyst: Yvonne Alvidrez (072117) (Clinical Services Manager II-Mental Health - D055) Application Instructions To learn more about the position and/or to apply, please click the link below. If link is not available, please read the information above for detailed instructions on how to apply.
Job Description Overall Job Objective Job Title: Supervising Psychologist - Correctional Health (Open) Closing Date/Time: Continuous Salary: $47.07 - $58.83 Hourly $3,765.60 - $4,706.40 Biweekly $8,158.80 - $10,197.20 Monthly Job Type: Full-Time Location: San Mateo County, California The Health System is seeking a Supervising Psychologist - Correctional Health to supervise a team of mental health clinicians and assist in coordinating the professional training and work of graduate psychology interns; participate in program planning and administration; and provide diagnostic and therapeutic psychological services in a comprehensive mental health program. The current vacancy is in the Maguire Correctional Facility located in Redwood City. The ideal candidate will possess: Experience as a supervisor of mental health staff; Demonstrated ability in providing clinical mental health services to an adult inmate population with serious mental illness or co-occurring disorders of serious mental illness and chemical dependency; Successful participation in program planning and development; Experience working in an adult correctional environment; Ability to develop effective working relationships; Experience working with a diverse multi-disciplinary team and inmate population; and Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing. NOTE: The eligible list generated from this recruitment may be used to fill future extra-help, term, unclassified, and regular classified vacancies. Qualifications: Licensure/Certification : Licensed as a Psychologist in the State of California. Security Clearance: This position requires that the applicant obtain and maintain a security clearance as a condition of employment. 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 four years of professional post-doctoral experience as a Psychologist. Knowledge of: Current community mental health concepts, principles, and procedures; principles, methods, techniques, materials and devices used in clinical psychology, developmental psychology, community psychology, or psychological research; psychotherapeutic factors relevant to emotional, behavioral, learning, social interaction, or social system problems; various methods used in individual and group therapies for children, adults, and families; standard methods of test evaluation and test results interpretation; and principles and practices of supervision and training. Skill/Ability to: Supervise, train, and evaluate psychology interns; recognize the training needs of psychology graduate interns and develop a training program to address those needs; recognize the service needs of a public community mental health program and develop a graduate psychology training program to address those needs; analyze, interpret and apply the principles, methods, techniques, materials, and devices used in clinical psychology, developmental psychology, community psychology, or psychological research; establish and maintain objective working relationships with clients, other professionals and the public; identify the relevant factors related to emotional, behavioral, learning, social interaction, or social systems problems, as well as select and apply appropriate remedial or consultative techniques and procedures; consider the applicability of innovative treatment or consultation procedures to work problems and to experiment with and evaluate the effectiveness of such innovations; work cooperatively with other mental health personnel in performing professional functions; work in close and active collaboration with other senior professionals in contributing to program development and program planning; speak and write effectively; and analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action. Application/Examination: Anyone may apply. 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. This is a continuous recruitment which may close at any time. The final filing date will be posted five days in advance on this job announcement. 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 San Mateo County, 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 Online" button above or below. If you are not on the County's website, please go to http://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: Continuous Application Screening: Ongoing Civil Service Panel/Department Interviews: To Be Determined Apply immediately. This recruitment is open on a continuous basis and selections may be made at any time within the process. The County of San Mateo does not require job applicants to disclose conviction history information until after the applicant successfully completes all examination phases for the recruitment. All passing applicants will receive instructions by email only from Human Resources staff to complete and submit a conviction history questionnaire online within a specified deadline of two business days. Failure to do so within the timeframe will disqualify you from the rest of the process. Please visit this link at http://hr.smcgov.org/conviction-information-applicants-faqs to find out more information about the conviction history questionnaire so that you can prepare accordingly. Note: Positions in criminal justice agencies currently required by law to pass background checks are exempted from this bill, and applicants may be required to submit conviction information at the time of application. County of San Mateo is an Equal Opportunity Employer Analyst: Yvonne Alvidrez (072017) (Supervising Psychologist - F194) Application Instructions To learn more about the position and/or to apply, please click the link below. If link is not available, please read the information above for detailed instructions on how to apply.
Jul 21, 2017
Job Description Overall Job Objective Job Title: Supervising Psychologist - Correctional Health (Open) Closing Date/Time: Continuous Salary: $47.07 - $58.83 Hourly $3,765.60 - $4,706.40 Biweekly $8,158.80 - $10,197.20 Monthly Job Type: Full-Time Location: San Mateo County, California The Health System is seeking a Supervising Psychologist - Correctional Health to supervise a team of mental health clinicians and assist in coordinating the professional training and work of graduate psychology interns; participate in program planning and administration; and provide diagnostic and therapeutic psychological services in a comprehensive mental health program. The current vacancy is in the Maguire Correctional Facility located in Redwood City. The ideal candidate will possess: Experience as a supervisor of mental health staff; Demonstrated ability in providing clinical mental health services to an adult inmate population with serious mental illness or co-occurring disorders of serious mental illness and chemical dependency; Successful participation in program planning and development; Experience working in an adult correctional environment; Ability to develop effective working relationships; Experience working with a diverse multi-disciplinary team and inmate population; and Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing. NOTE: The eligible list generated from this recruitment may be used to fill future extra-help, term, unclassified, and regular classified vacancies. Qualifications: Licensure/Certification : Licensed as a Psychologist in the State of California. Security Clearance: This position requires that the applicant obtain and maintain a security clearance as a condition of employment. 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 four years of professional post-doctoral experience as a Psychologist. Knowledge of: Current community mental health concepts, principles, and procedures; principles, methods, techniques, materials and devices used in clinical psychology, developmental psychology, community psychology, or psychological research; psychotherapeutic factors relevant to emotional, behavioral, learning, social interaction, or social system problems; various methods used in individual and group therapies for children, adults, and families; standard methods of test evaluation and test results interpretation; and principles and practices of supervision and training. Skill/Ability to: Supervise, train, and evaluate psychology interns; recognize the training needs of psychology graduate interns and develop a training program to address those needs; recognize the service needs of a public community mental health program and develop a graduate psychology training program to address those needs; analyze, interpret and apply the principles, methods, techniques, materials, and devices used in clinical psychology, developmental psychology, community psychology, or psychological research; establish and maintain objective working relationships with clients, other professionals and the public; identify the relevant factors related to emotional, behavioral, learning, social interaction, or social systems problems, as well as select and apply appropriate remedial or consultative techniques and procedures; consider the applicability of innovative treatment or consultation procedures to work problems and to experiment with and evaluate the effectiveness of such innovations; work cooperatively with other mental health personnel in performing professional functions; work in close and active collaboration with other senior professionals in contributing to program development and program planning; speak and write effectively; and analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action. Application/Examination: Anyone may apply. 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. This is a continuous recruitment which may close at any time. The final filing date will be posted five days in advance on this job announcement. 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 San Mateo County, 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 Online" button above or below. If you are not on the County's website, please go to http://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: Continuous Application Screening: Ongoing Civil Service Panel/Department Interviews: To Be Determined Apply immediately. This recruitment is open on a continuous basis and selections may be made at any time within the process. The County of San Mateo does not require job applicants to disclose conviction history information until after the applicant successfully completes all examination phases for the recruitment. All passing applicants will receive instructions by email only from Human Resources staff to complete and submit a conviction history questionnaire online within a specified deadline of two business days. Failure to do so within the timeframe will disqualify you from the rest of the process. Please visit this link at http://hr.smcgov.org/conviction-information-applicants-faqs to find out more information about the conviction history questionnaire so that you can prepare accordingly. Note: Positions in criminal justice agencies currently required by law to pass background checks are exempted from this bill, and applicants may be required to submit conviction information at the time of application. County of San Mateo is an Equal Opportunity Employer Analyst: Yvonne Alvidrez (072017) (Supervising Psychologist - F194) Application Instructions To learn more about the position and/or to apply, please click the link below. If link is not available, please read the information above for detailed instructions on how to apply.
Job Description Overall Job Objective Job Title: Nurse Practitioner - Innovative Care & Express Care Clinics (Open & Promotional) Closing Date/Time: Continuous Salary: $141,752.00 - $167,564.80 Annually Job Type: Full-Time Location: San Mateo, California Note: This recruitment schedule was amended on March 16,2017 to extend the Final Filing Date. This recruitment has been changed to "Continuous." The County of San Mateo Health System would like to invite you to apply for the position of Nurse Practitioner (NP). At the County of San Mateo, we lead by example. From our most seasoned professionals to our newest team members, everyone has the opportunity to step forward to offer their insight, opinions, and ideas. As part of our teaching hospital, you'll have the chance to explore new avenues for growth while you meet the diverse healthcare needs of a thriving and vibrant community. If you're ready to discover the leader in you, we invite you to discover the County of San Mateo! The Innovative Care Clinic is a primary adult care clinic which is currently working on becoming Patient Centered Medical Home certified. The clinic works in teams with the goal of providing whole person care. The Express Care Clinic is an extension of the primary adult clinics providing urgent care to established adult patients with urgent/acute symptoms. The NP for Express Care is providing an integral service of same or next day access for patients. As a Safety Net health center, a majority of the patient population is on Medi-Cal or is uninsured. The NP will not have on-call duties, nor carry a patient panel. The current vacancy is a Full-Time , Permanent position. The successful hire will be working at the Fair Oaks Clinic in Redwood City half of the day and the San Mateo Medical Center location for the other half of the day. The typical work schedule is 40 hours a week, Monday to Friday, and the typical workload is 16-18 patients per day. The ideal candidate will have one or more years of recent NP experience in urgent care and/or ambulatory care setting; familiarity with electronic medical records; ability to communicate fluently in Spanish, both written and spoken is preferred but not required ; and experience serving the safety net population. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills and adaptability skills, as the County is moving toward Patient-Centered medical care, and some tasks and workflow may change during this transformation. Lastly, the ideal candidate will also have the ability to provide transportation in order to travel between work sites during work hours. Examples Of Duties: Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Assess urgent/acute related symptoms and utilize skill set to make informed diagnosis. Identify and manage in collaboration with a physician, common illnesses and/or other health problems and refer these problems or illnesses that require immediate medical attention to the appropriate practicing physician; assume on-going responsibility for follow-ups. Collaborate with physicians and other health professionals regarding health problems and illnesses following established protocol relative to diagnosis and treatment of patients. Coordinate and facilitate referrals to other health or social agencies. Maintain accurate records of assessments, follow-ups and evaluations. Perform related duties as assigned. Qualifications: Knowledge of: Principles, practices and procedures used in the detection, diagnosis and treatment of common health problems as related to the clinical specialty. Fundamentals of clinical medicine as related to clinical specialty. Drugs commonly used in the area of specialty including the indications of their use, anticipated therapeutic effect, side effects and untoward reactions and contraindications. Safety and infection control practices and procedures. Normal and abnormal values of laboratory tests and their clinical significance. Operations and care of medical equipment and instruments used in the area of specialty. Laws and regulations pertinent to the practice of nursing and medicine applicable to assigned specialty. Community resources and referral systems. Provisions of the Nurse Practice Act. Skill/Ability to: Assess the health status of patients. Provide health care services including the taking of a complete medical history, doing complete physical examination and other related clinical procedures. Identify and manage health problems common in the area of specialty. Develop and implement treatment plans for patients according to policies and protocol. Analyze and interpret health information/data including results of laboratory testing. Communicate effectively, orally and in writing. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, professional staff and others. Follow safety practices and procedures. Maintain accurate records and preparing reports. Education and Experience: Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. Licensure/Certification: Possession of a California license as a Registered Nurse. Special Training: The Nurse Practitioner Trainee requires enrollment in an accredited Nurse Practitioner training program leading to certification in one of the following options. The Nurse Practitioner requires certification in one of the options. Option l - Pediatric: Primary health care for patients 17 years of age and under. Option 2 - Family: Primary health care for patients of all ages. Option 3 - Geriatric: Primary health care for older patients. Option 4 - OB/GYN: Primary health care for obstetric and gynecologic patients. Application/Examination: Open and Promotional. Anyone may apply. Current San Mateo County and San Mateo County Superior Court employees with at least six months (1040 hours) of continuous service in a classified regular, probationary, SEIU or AFSCME represented extra-help/term position prior to the final filing date will receive five points added to their final passing score on this examination. This is a continuous recruitment which may close at any time. The final filing date will be posted five days in advance on this job announcement. Apply immediately. This recruitment is open on a continuous basis and selections may be made at any time within the process. Responses to the supplemental questions must be submitted in addition to our standard County employment application. 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%), which may include an additional exam component given prior to or during the interview. 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 San Mateo County, California, and applicants must participate at their own expense. ~Tentative Recruitment Schedule~ Application Closing Date: CONTINUOUS Screening Date: March 27, 2017 Combined Civil/Departmental Interview: Week of April 10, 2017 IMPORTANT : Applications for this position will only be accepted online. If you are currently on the County's website, you may click the "Apply Online" button above or below. If you are not on the County's website, please go to http://jobs.smcgov.org/ to apply. Online applications must be received by the Human Resources Department before midnight on the final filing date. The County of San Mateo does not require job applicants to disclose conviction history information until after the applicant successfully completes all examination phases for the recruitment. All passing applicants will receive instructions by email only from Human Resources staff to complete and submit a conviction history questionnaire online within a specified deadline of two business days. Failure to do so within the time frame will disqualify you from the rest of the process. Please visit http://hr.smcgov.org/conviction-information-applicants-faqs to find out more information about the conviction history questionnaire so that you can prepare accordingly. Note: Positions in criminal justice agencies currently required by law to pass background checks are exempted from this bill, and applicants may be required to submit conviction information at the time of application. San Mateo County is an Equal Opportunity Employer Analyst: Lillian Lilles (030717) (Nurse Practitioner - F009) Application Instructions To learn more about the position and/or to apply, please click the link below. If link is not available, please read the information above for detailed instructions on how to apply.
Mar 09, 2017
Job Description Overall Job Objective Job Title: Nurse Practitioner - Innovative Care & Express Care Clinics (Open & Promotional) Closing Date/Time: Continuous Salary: $141,752.00 - $167,564.80 Annually Job Type: Full-Time Location: San Mateo, California Note: This recruitment schedule was amended on March 16,2017 to extend the Final Filing Date. This recruitment has been changed to "Continuous." The County of San Mateo Health System would like to invite you to apply for the position of Nurse Practitioner (NP). At the County of San Mateo, we lead by example. From our most seasoned professionals to our newest team members, everyone has the opportunity to step forward to offer their insight, opinions, and ideas. As part of our teaching hospital, you'll have the chance to explore new avenues for growth while you meet the diverse healthcare needs of a thriving and vibrant community. If you're ready to discover the leader in you, we invite you to discover the County of San Mateo! The Innovative Care Clinic is a primary adult care clinic which is currently working on becoming Patient Centered Medical Home certified. The clinic works in teams with the goal of providing whole person care. The Express Care Clinic is an extension of the primary adult clinics providing urgent care to established adult patients with urgent/acute symptoms. The NP for Express Care is providing an integral service of same or next day access for patients. As a Safety Net health center, a majority of the patient population is on Medi-Cal or is uninsured. The NP will not have on-call duties, nor carry a patient panel. The current vacancy is a Full-Time , Permanent position. The successful hire will be working at the Fair Oaks Clinic in Redwood City half of the day and the San Mateo Medical Center location for the other half of the day. The typical work schedule is 40 hours a week, Monday to Friday, and the typical workload is 16-18 patients per day. The ideal candidate will have one or more years of recent NP experience in urgent care and/or ambulatory care setting; familiarity with electronic medical records; ability to communicate fluently in Spanish, both written and spoken is preferred but not required ; and experience serving the safety net population. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills and adaptability skills, as the County is moving toward Patient-Centered medical care, and some tasks and workflow may change during this transformation. Lastly, the ideal candidate will also have the ability to provide transportation in order to travel between work sites during work hours. Examples Of Duties: Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Assess urgent/acute related symptoms and utilize skill set to make informed diagnosis. Identify and manage in collaboration with a physician, common illnesses and/or other health problems and refer these problems or illnesses that require immediate medical attention to the appropriate practicing physician; assume on-going responsibility for follow-ups. Collaborate with physicians and other health professionals regarding health problems and illnesses following established protocol relative to diagnosis and treatment of patients. Coordinate and facilitate referrals to other health or social agencies. Maintain accurate records of assessments, follow-ups and evaluations. Perform related duties as assigned. Qualifications: Knowledge of: Principles, practices and procedures used in the detection, diagnosis and treatment of common health problems as related to the clinical specialty. Fundamentals of clinical medicine as related to clinical specialty. Drugs commonly used in the area of specialty including the indications of their use, anticipated therapeutic effect, side effects and untoward reactions and contraindications. Safety and infection control practices and procedures. Normal and abnormal values of laboratory tests and their clinical significance. Operations and care of medical equipment and instruments used in the area of specialty. Laws and regulations pertinent to the practice of nursing and medicine applicable to assigned specialty. Community resources and referral systems. Provisions of the Nurse Practice Act. Skill/Ability to: Assess the health status of patients. Provide health care services including the taking of a complete medical history, doing complete physical examination and other related clinical procedures. Identify and manage health problems common in the area of specialty. Develop and implement treatment plans for patients according to policies and protocol. Analyze and interpret health information/data including results of laboratory testing. Communicate effectively, orally and in writing. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, professional staff and others. Follow safety practices and procedures. Maintain accurate records and preparing reports. Education and Experience: Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. Licensure/Certification: Possession of a California license as a Registered Nurse. Special Training: The Nurse Practitioner Trainee requires enrollment in an accredited Nurse Practitioner training program leading to certification in one of the following options. The Nurse Practitioner requires certification in one of the options. Option l - Pediatric: Primary health care for patients 17 years of age and under. Option 2 - Family: Primary health care for patients of all ages. Option 3 - Geriatric: Primary health care for older patients. Option 4 - OB/GYN: Primary health care for obstetric and gynecologic patients. Application/Examination: Open and Promotional. Anyone may apply. Current San Mateo County and San Mateo County Superior Court employees with at least six months (1040 hours) of continuous service in a classified regular, probationary, SEIU or AFSCME represented extra-help/term position prior to the final filing date will receive five points added to their final passing score on this examination. This is a continuous recruitment which may close at any time. The final filing date will be posted five days in advance on this job announcement. Apply immediately. This recruitment is open on a continuous basis and selections may be made at any time within the process. Responses to the supplemental questions must be submitted in addition to our standard County employment application. 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%), which may include an additional exam component given prior to or during the interview. 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 San Mateo County, California, and applicants must participate at their own expense. ~Tentative Recruitment Schedule~ Application Closing Date: CONTINUOUS Screening Date: March 27, 2017 Combined Civil/Departmental Interview: Week of April 10, 2017 IMPORTANT : Applications for this position will only be accepted online. If you are currently on the County's website, you may click the "Apply Online" button above or below. If you are not on the County's website, please go to http://jobs.smcgov.org/ to apply. Online applications must be received by the Human Resources Department before midnight on the final filing date. The County of San Mateo does not require job applicants to disclose conviction history information until after the applicant successfully completes all examination phases for the recruitment. All passing applicants will receive instructions by email only from Human Resources staff to complete and submit a conviction history questionnaire online within a specified deadline of two business days. Failure to do so within the time frame will disqualify you from the rest of the process. Please visit http://hr.smcgov.org/conviction-information-applicants-faqs to find out more information about the conviction history questionnaire so that you can prepare accordingly. Note: Positions in criminal justice agencies currently required by law to pass background checks are exempted from this bill, and applicants may be required to submit conviction information at the time of application. San Mateo County is an Equal Opportunity Employer Analyst: Lillian Lilles (030717) (Nurse Practitioner - F009) Application Instructions To learn more about the position and/or to apply, please click the link below. If link is not available, please read the information above for detailed instructions on how to apply.
Job Description Overall Job Objective Job Title: Director of Food & Nutrition Services - SMMC (Open & Promotional) Closing Date/Time: Thu. 08/17/17 11:59 PM Pacific Time Salary: $56.00 - $70.00 Hourly $4,480.00 - $5,600.00 Biweekly $9,706.67 - $12,133.33 Monthly $116,480.00 - $145,600.00 Annually Job Type: Full-Time Location: San Mateo County, California San Mateo Medical Center (SMMC), located in the City of San Mateo, is seeking a skilled individual to plan, organize and coordinate health care food and nutrition services in multiple facilities. SMMC is a public hospital and clinic system. We are committed to partnering with our patients to provide excellent care with compassion and respect. The food and nutrition team at SMMC plays an integral role in providing value to our patient population and helping them live the healthiest life possible. In a friendly and caring environment, the Food and Nutrition Services staff at SMMC is responsible for providing meals for acute inpatients and long-term care/rehabilitation residents, its satellite programs/services, as well as running a full service cafeteria and providing catering services for County Departments. The Director of Food & Nutrition Services at SMMC works with clinical staff to develop and implement a comprehensive nutrition support program for acute, long-term care and outpatient clients; leads a staff of approximately forty full time employees, as well as on call and temporary staff; works conjunction with food services supervisors, and a number of clinical dietitians; and represents the food and nutrition staff in patient-care management and Continuous Quality Improvement forums. We are looking for an enthusiastic, engaged leader devoted to patients and staff and dedicated to progressing the organization. The ideal candidate will have: Three years of experience in clinical dietetics and two years of experience in administrative dietetics in a non-commercial setting, including at least one year in a supervisory role. A current Registered Dietitian (RD) registration through the Commission of Dietetic Registration of the American Dietetic Association. Experience in personnel and budget management. The ability to develop and maintain positive working relationships with a variety of County staff, other agencies, and community members. The ability to analyze complex dietetic issues and problems, develop recommendations, and take appropriate action to resolve them is essential. Experience managing fast-paced operations across multiple facilities. Demonstrated experience managing and leading change, training, developing and supervising staff, and implementing diet software systems. Experience in preparing complex and detailed written reports, policies, procedures, and contracts is also desired. Exposure to lean principles and practices. Challenges and Opportunities The Director will work with other supervisory and clinical staff to create a model food service system by: Continuing to increase efficiency and productivity while providing cost effective meals to a growing and varied client group in a difficult budget climate. Ensuring that San Mateo Medical Center food service programs meet dietary and other requirements of various state and federal regulatory agencies. Maintaining a high level of customer satisfaction and staff morale. Examples Of Duties: Duties may include, but are not limited to the following: Develop and implement the Food & Nutrition Services Division's goals, objectives, policies and procedures; develop work plan; assign work activities, projects and programs; monitor work flow; and review and evaluate work products and programs to determine compliance with health - regulations and budgetary constraints. Prepare of food service program budget and cost allocation plan; administer approved budget; and monitor expenditures. Oversee and/or direct the activities of workers engaged in the preparation, storage, delivery and service of food for all County programs and facilities; and ensure compliance with health regulations regarding sanitary conditions in food storage, preparation and service, in kitchen and dining areas, and in food service staff. Direct, oversee and/or participate in menu planning, quality assurance, and the purchase and receiving of food, food service equipment and supplies within guidelines of government nutrition standards, budget, and food product availability. Maintain contact with food and kitchen supply vendors and purchasing agents in order to make economical purchases and do long-range menu planning. Participate in selecting, training, motivating and evaluating personnel; and recommend and implement personnel actions such as promotions, transfers, discharges and disciplinary measures. Research, prepare and maintain fiscal records and reports; and prepare technical and administrative reports and correspondence. Represent Division to outside groups and organizations; participate in outside community and professional groups and committees; and provide technical assistance as necessary. Perform related duties as assigned. Qualifications: 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 four years of experience in a commercial or institutional kitchen which includes experience in all of the following areas: cooking, menu planning, food and supply ordering, and supervision of employees engaged in food preparation and serving. Knowledge of: Principles and practices of policy development and implementation. Principles and procedures of food purchasing, food preparation and maintenance of inventories, refrigeration and serving equipment, supplies and materials used in commercial-size kitchen. Local, state and federal laws, rules and regulations regarding food service, and pertinent laws regarding food service in a detention facility. Principles and practices of budget preparation, fiscal management, cost accounting and control and budgeting in food preparation and service. Principles and practices of supervision, training and personnel management. Menu planning and nutrition. Skill/Ability to: Organize, direct and coordinate the activities of a commercial-size kitchen. Prepare daily and general long-range menu plans for large quantity serving. Plan efficient purchasing, ordering, storage and distribution of large quantities of food and supplies. Properly interpret and make decisions in accordance with appropriate laws, regulations and policies. Prepare and monitor food service budget for food, supplies and equipment. Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Select, supervise, train and evaluate staff. Establish and maintain effective working relations with departmental staff, County departments, and others contacted in course of performing assigned duties. Application/Examination: Anyone may apply. Current San Mateo County and San Mateo County Superior Court employees with at least six months (1040 hours) of continuous service in a classified regular, probationary, SEIU or AFSCME represented 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 application form must be submitted in addition to our regular employment application form. Applications for this position will only be accepted online. If you are currently on the County's website, you may click the 'Apply Online' button above or below. If you are not on the County's website, please go to http://jobs.smcgov.org/ to apply. Important Information About the Examination Process The examination process will consist of the steps detailed below. Because of this examination process, not all applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are guaranteed advancement through the examination process. Initial review of application materials. At this step applicants submitting incomplete applications, lacking relevant qualifications and/or not following instructions will be disqualified. Applicants who pass the initial review will be further evaluated for relevant training and experience. Application screening (weight: pass/fail). Subject matter experts will be assessing relevance of applicants' training and experience to the needs of the positions being filled as well as writing skills. Assessment is based on relevant work history and background as listed on the application, responses to the supplemental questions and overall presentation. The assessors will select those applicants whose education and experience most closely match the current needs of the department. Because of this process, not all applicants are guaranteed advancement through the exam process. Panel interview (weight: 100%) Applicants who pass the interview will be placed on an eligible list. Key Dates: Deadline for Applications: August 17, 2017 at 11:59 PM SME Screening: August 22, 2017 Panel Interview: September 7, 2017 The County of San Mateo does not require job applicants to disclose conviction history information until after the applicant successfully completes all examination phases for the recruitment. All passing applicants will receive instructions by email only from Human Resources staff to complete and submit a conviction history questionnaire online within a specified deadline of two business days. Failure to do so within the timeframe will disqualify you from the rest of the process. Please visit this link at http://hr.smcgov.org/conviction-information-applicants-faqs to find out more information about the conviction history questionnaire so that you can prepare accordingly. Note: Positions in criminal justice agencies currently required by law to pass background checks are exempted from this bill, and applicants may be required to submit conviction information at the time of application. County of San Mateo is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Analyst: Michelle Kuka (072817) (Director of Food & Nutrition Services - D070 ) Application Instructions To learn more about the position and/or to apply, please click the link below. If link is not available, please read the information above for detailed instructions on how to apply.
Jul 28, 2017
Job Description Overall Job Objective Job Title: Director of Food & Nutrition Services - SMMC (Open & Promotional) Closing Date/Time: Thu. 08/17/17 11:59 PM Pacific Time Salary: $56.00 - $70.00 Hourly $4,480.00 - $5,600.00 Biweekly $9,706.67 - $12,133.33 Monthly $116,480.00 - $145,600.00 Annually Job Type: Full-Time Location: San Mateo County, California San Mateo Medical Center (SMMC), located in the City of San Mateo, is seeking a skilled individual to plan, organize and coordinate health care food and nutrition services in multiple facilities. SMMC is a public hospital and clinic system. We are committed to partnering with our patients to provide excellent care with compassion and respect. The food and nutrition team at SMMC plays an integral role in providing value to our patient population and helping them live the healthiest life possible. In a friendly and caring environment, the Food and Nutrition Services staff at SMMC is responsible for providing meals for acute inpatients and long-term care/rehabilitation residents, its satellite programs/services, as well as running a full service cafeteria and providing catering services for County Departments. The Director of Food & Nutrition Services at SMMC works with clinical staff to develop and implement a comprehensive nutrition support program for acute, long-term care and outpatient clients; leads a staff of approximately forty full time employees, as well as on call and temporary staff; works conjunction with food services supervisors, and a number of clinical dietitians; and represents the food and nutrition staff in patient-care management and Continuous Quality Improvement forums. We are looking for an enthusiastic, engaged leader devoted to patients and staff and dedicated to progressing the organization. The ideal candidate will have: Three years of experience in clinical dietetics and two years of experience in administrative dietetics in a non-commercial setting, including at least one year in a supervisory role. A current Registered Dietitian (RD) registration through the Commission of Dietetic Registration of the American Dietetic Association. Experience in personnel and budget management. The ability to develop and maintain positive working relationships with a variety of County staff, other agencies, and community members. The ability to analyze complex dietetic issues and problems, develop recommendations, and take appropriate action to resolve them is essential. Experience managing fast-paced operations across multiple facilities. Demonstrated experience managing and leading change, training, developing and supervising staff, and implementing diet software systems. Experience in preparing complex and detailed written reports, policies, procedures, and contracts is also desired. Exposure to lean principles and practices. Challenges and Opportunities The Director will work with other supervisory and clinical staff to create a model food service system by: Continuing to increase efficiency and productivity while providing cost effective meals to a growing and varied client group in a difficult budget climate. Ensuring that San Mateo Medical Center food service programs meet dietary and other requirements of various state and federal regulatory agencies. Maintaining a high level of customer satisfaction and staff morale. Examples Of Duties: Duties may include, but are not limited to the following: Develop and implement the Food & Nutrition Services Division's goals, objectives, policies and procedures; develop work plan; assign work activities, projects and programs; monitor work flow; and review and evaluate work products and programs to determine compliance with health - regulations and budgetary constraints. Prepare of food service program budget and cost allocation plan; administer approved budget; and monitor expenditures. Oversee and/or direct the activities of workers engaged in the preparation, storage, delivery and service of food for all County programs and facilities; and ensure compliance with health regulations regarding sanitary conditions in food storage, preparation and service, in kitchen and dining areas, and in food service staff. Direct, oversee and/or participate in menu planning, quality assurance, and the purchase and receiving of food, food service equipment and supplies within guidelines of government nutrition standards, budget, and food product availability. Maintain contact with food and kitchen supply vendors and purchasing agents in order to make economical purchases and do long-range menu planning. Participate in selecting, training, motivating and evaluating personnel; and recommend and implement personnel actions such as promotions, transfers, discharges and disciplinary measures. Research, prepare and maintain fiscal records and reports; and prepare technical and administrative reports and correspondence. Represent Division to outside groups and organizations; participate in outside community and professional groups and committees; and provide technical assistance as necessary. Perform related duties as assigned. Qualifications: 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 four years of experience in a commercial or institutional kitchen which includes experience in all of the following areas: cooking, menu planning, food and supply ordering, and supervision of employees engaged in food preparation and serving. Knowledge of: Principles and practices of policy development and implementation. Principles and procedures of food purchasing, food preparation and maintenance of inventories, refrigeration and serving equipment, supplies and materials used in commercial-size kitchen. Local, state and federal laws, rules and regulations regarding food service, and pertinent laws regarding food service in a detention facility. Principles and practices of budget preparation, fiscal management, cost accounting and control and budgeting in food preparation and service. Principles and practices of supervision, training and personnel management. Menu planning and nutrition. Skill/Ability to: Organize, direct and coordinate the activities of a commercial-size kitchen. Prepare daily and general long-range menu plans for large quantity serving. Plan efficient purchasing, ordering, storage and distribution of large quantities of food and supplies. Properly interpret and make decisions in accordance with appropriate laws, regulations and policies. Prepare and monitor food service budget for food, supplies and equipment. Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Select, supervise, train and evaluate staff. Establish and maintain effective working relations with departmental staff, County departments, and others contacted in course of performing assigned duties. Application/Examination: Anyone may apply. Current San Mateo County and San Mateo County Superior Court employees with at least six months (1040 hours) of continuous service in a classified regular, probationary, SEIU or AFSCME represented 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 application form must be submitted in addition to our regular employment application form. Applications for this position will only be accepted online. If you are currently on the County's website, you may click the 'Apply Online' button above or below. If you are not on the County's website, please go to http://jobs.smcgov.org/ to apply. Important Information About the Examination Process The examination process will consist of the steps detailed below. Because of this examination process, not all applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are guaranteed advancement through the examination process. Initial review of application materials. At this step applicants submitting incomplete applications, lacking relevant qualifications and/or not following instructions will be disqualified. Applicants who pass the initial review will be further evaluated for relevant training and experience. Application screening (weight: pass/fail). Subject matter experts will be assessing relevance of applicants' training and experience to the needs of the positions being filled as well as writing skills. Assessment is based on relevant work history and background as listed on the application, responses to the supplemental questions and overall presentation. The assessors will select those applicants whose education and experience most closely match the current needs of the department. Because of this process, not all applicants are guaranteed advancement through the exam process. Panel interview (weight: 100%) Applicants who pass the interview will be placed on an eligible list. Key Dates: Deadline for Applications: August 17, 2017 at 11:59 PM SME Screening: August 22, 2017 Panel Interview: September 7, 2017 The County of San Mateo does not require job applicants to disclose conviction history information until after the applicant successfully completes all examination phases for the recruitment. All passing applicants will receive instructions by email only from Human Resources staff to complete and submit a conviction history questionnaire online within a specified deadline of two business days. Failure to do so within the timeframe will disqualify you from the rest of the process. Please visit this link at http://hr.smcgov.org/conviction-information-applicants-faqs to find out more information about the conviction history questionnaire so that you can prepare accordingly. Note: Positions in criminal justice agencies currently required by law to pass background checks are exempted from this bill, and applicants may be required to submit conviction information at the time of application. County of San Mateo is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Analyst: Michelle Kuka (072817) (Director of Food & Nutrition Services - D070 ) Application Instructions To learn more about the position and/or to apply, please click the link below. If link is not available, please read the information above for detailed instructions on how to apply.
Job Description Overall Job Objective Job Title: Medical Office Specialist - San Mateo Medical Center (Departmental Promotional Only) Closing Date/Time: Wed. 08/30/17 11:59 PM Pacific Time Salary: $25.77 - $32.21 Hourly $2,061.60 - $2,576.80 Biweekly $4,466.80 - $5,583.07 Monthly $53,601.60 - $66,996.80 Annually Job Type: Regular Location: San Mateo County, California San Mateo Medical Center is a public hospital and clinic system fully accredited by The Joint Commission. The Medical Center operates outpatient clinics throughout San Mateo County and an acute-care hospital in San Mateo. The mission of San Mateo Medical Center is to "partner with patients to provide excellent care with compassion and respect." As part of an integrated Health System, the Medical Center serves the healthcare needs of all residents of San Mateo County, with an emphasis on education and prevention. San Mateo County Health System is an integrated delivery system of healthcare focused on the needs of the underserved, within a County system of care. The San Mateo Medical Center (SMMC) serves as a key provider within the Health Plan of San Mateo's (HPSM) public/private network. Our integrated delivery system includes a fully accredited acute care hospital that is licensed to operate 509 beds, including: a 64-bed medical/surgical unit, a 7-bed intensive care unit, a 30-bed inpatient psychiatric services unit, a 32- bed skilled nursing facility, a psychiatric emergency unit, and 14 clinics throughout the County of San Mateo. We are seeking an experienced Medical Office Specialist to work in Psychiatry Services at SMMC The ideal candidate will possess: A minimum of two years of data analysis experience. A Bachelor's Degree. A minimum of two years of experience working in a community hospital setting. Advanced proficiency with computer software/systems, including DSS, Microsoft Excel/Word/PowerPoint/Outlook, Invision, Sharepoint, Soarian, and Avatar. Skills in analyzing raw data and presenting it in a user-friendly format. The ideal candidate will also be detail-oriented, self-motivated, an independent problem solver, demonstrate a strong sense of professionalism, and be a team player. NOTE: The eligible list generated from this recruitment may be used to fill future extra-help, term, unclassified, and regular classified vacancies. Examples Of Duties: Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Perform difficult, complex, technical or specialized medical office support work, which may require the exercise of independent judgment, the application of technical skills, and a knowledge of detailed or specialized activities related to the medical area to which assigned. Research and assemble information from a variety of sources for the completion of forms or the preparation of reports; make arithmetic or statistical calculations. Provide information to the public or to County staff that requires the use of judgment and the application and interpretation of policies, rules or procedures. Organize, maintain and purge various departmental files. Type correspondence, reports, forms, and specialized documents from drafts, notes, dictated tapes, or brief instructions, using a typewriter, word processor or computer terminal. Proofread and check typed and other materials for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with departmental policies and regulations. Enter and retrieve data and prepare reports using an on-line or personal computer system; review such reports for accuracy and make corrections as required. Oversee and personally perform a variety of medical office administrative details such as ordering supplies, arranging for the repair of equipment, transmitting information, and keeping reference materials up to date. May act as receptionist and receive and screen visitors and telephone calls; direct the visitor or caller to the proper person or personally handle the call; operate standard office equipment. May train others in work procedures or direct the work of others on a project or relief basis. Provide off hours support as required. Perform related duties as assigned. Qualifications: Knowledge of: Office administrative practices and procedures, including filing and the operation of standard office equipment; basic business data processing principles and the use of word processing or personal computing equipment; medical terminology as related to office support work; policies and procedures related to the medical treatment or screening area to which assigned; proper form for typed materials; business arithmetic, including percentages and decimals; correct English usage, including spelling, grammar and punctuation; and record keeping principles and procedures. Skill/Ability to: Perform technical, specialized, complex or difficult medical office support work; organize, prioritize and coordinate work activities; read, interpret and apply rules, policies and procedures; organize, research and maintain patient and general office files; establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work; compose routine correspondence from brief instructions; make arithmetic calculations with speed and accuracy; use initiative and sound independent judgment within established guidelines; and operate standard office equipment, including a word processor, personal or on-line computer, and centralized telephone equipment. Note: Specific positions may require the ability to type at a rate of 40 net words per minute from printed copy. 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 one year of journey-level office support experience in a medical office setting OR two years of general clerical or office assistant experience. Application/Examination: Departmental Promotional Only. Only current San Mateo County employees in the Health System with at least six months (1040 hours) of continuous service in a classified regular, probationary, SEIU or AFSCME represented extra-help/term position prior to the final filing date may apply. 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 (pass/fail) based on the candidate's 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. Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. All examinations will be given in San Mateo County, 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 Online" button above or below. If you are not on the County's website, please go to http://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: August 30, 2017 Application Screening: Week of September 4, 2017 Panel Interviews: September 20 and/or 21, 2017 The County of San Mateo does not require job applicants to disclose conviction history information until after the applicant successfully completes all examination phases for the recruitment. All passing applicants will receive instructions by email only from Human Resources staff to complete and submit a conviction history questionnaire online within a specified deadline of two business days. Failure to do so within the timeframe will disqualify you from the rest of the process. Please visit this link at http://hr.smcgov.org/conviction-information-applicants-faqs to find out more information about the conviction history questionnaire so that you can prepare accordingly. Note: Positions in criminal justice agencies currently required by law to pass background checks are exempted from this bill, and applicants may be required to submit conviction information at the time of application. County of San Mateo is an Equal Opportunity Employer Analyst: Lillian Lilles (081617) (Medical Office Specialist - E420) Application Instructions To learn more about the position and/or to apply, please click the link below. If link is not available, please read the information above for detailed instructions on how to apply.
Aug 17, 2017
Job Description Overall Job Objective Job Title: Medical Office Specialist - San Mateo Medical Center (Departmental Promotional Only) Closing Date/Time: Wed. 08/30/17 11:59 PM Pacific Time Salary: $25.77 - $32.21 Hourly $2,061.60 - $2,576.80 Biweekly $4,466.80 - $5,583.07 Monthly $53,601.60 - $66,996.80 Annually Job Type: Regular Location: San Mateo County, California San Mateo Medical Center is a public hospital and clinic system fully accredited by The Joint Commission. The Medical Center operates outpatient clinics throughout San Mateo County and an acute-care hospital in San Mateo. The mission of San Mateo Medical Center is to "partner with patients to provide excellent care with compassion and respect." As part of an integrated Health System, the Medical Center serves the healthcare needs of all residents of San Mateo County, with an emphasis on education and prevention. San Mateo County Health System is an integrated delivery system of healthcare focused on the needs of the underserved, within a County system of care. The San Mateo Medical Center (SMMC) serves as a key provider within the Health Plan of San Mateo's (HPSM) public/private network. Our integrated delivery system includes a fully accredited acute care hospital that is licensed to operate 509 beds, including: a 64-bed medical/surgical unit, a 7-bed intensive care unit, a 30-bed inpatient psychiatric services unit, a 32- bed skilled nursing facility, a psychiatric emergency unit, and 14 clinics throughout the County of San Mateo. We are seeking an experienced Medical Office Specialist to work in Psychiatry Services at SMMC The ideal candidate will possess: A minimum of two years of data analysis experience. A Bachelor's Degree. A minimum of two years of experience working in a community hospital setting. Advanced proficiency with computer software/systems, including DSS, Microsoft Excel/Word/PowerPoint/Outlook, Invision, Sharepoint, Soarian, and Avatar. Skills in analyzing raw data and presenting it in a user-friendly format. The ideal candidate will also be detail-oriented, self-motivated, an independent problem solver, demonstrate a strong sense of professionalism, and be a team player. NOTE: The eligible list generated from this recruitment may be used to fill future extra-help, term, unclassified, and regular classified vacancies. Examples Of Duties: Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Perform difficult, complex, technical or specialized medical office support work, which may require the exercise of independent judgment, the application of technical skills, and a knowledge of detailed or specialized activities related to the medical area to which assigned. Research and assemble information from a variety of sources for the completion of forms or the preparation of reports; make arithmetic or statistical calculations. Provide information to the public or to County staff that requires the use of judgment and the application and interpretation of policies, rules or procedures. Organize, maintain and purge various departmental files. Type correspondence, reports, forms, and specialized documents from drafts, notes, dictated tapes, or brief instructions, using a typewriter, word processor or computer terminal. Proofread and check typed and other materials for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with departmental policies and regulations. Enter and retrieve data and prepare reports using an on-line or personal computer system; review such reports for accuracy and make corrections as required. Oversee and personally perform a variety of medical office administrative details such as ordering supplies, arranging for the repair of equipment, transmitting information, and keeping reference materials up to date. May act as receptionist and receive and screen visitors and telephone calls; direct the visitor or caller to the proper person or personally handle the call; operate standard office equipment. May train others in work procedures or direct the work of others on a project or relief basis. Provide off hours support as required. Perform related duties as assigned. Qualifications: Knowledge of: Office administrative practices and procedures, including filing and the operation of standard office equipment; basic business data processing principles and the use of word processing or personal computing equipment; medical terminology as related to office support work; policies and procedures related to the medical treatment or screening area to which assigned; proper form for typed materials; business arithmetic, including percentages and decimals; correct English usage, including spelling, grammar and punctuation; and record keeping principles and procedures. Skill/Ability to: Perform technical, specialized, complex or difficult medical office support work; organize, prioritize and coordinate work activities; read, interpret and apply rules, policies and procedures; organize, research and maintain patient and general office files; establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work; compose routine correspondence from brief instructions; make arithmetic calculations with speed and accuracy; use initiative and sound independent judgment within established guidelines; and operate standard office equipment, including a word processor, personal or on-line computer, and centralized telephone equipment. Note: Specific positions may require the ability to type at a rate of 40 net words per minute from printed copy. 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 one year of journey-level office support experience in a medical office setting OR two years of general clerical or office assistant experience. Application/Examination: Departmental Promotional Only. Only current San Mateo County employees in the Health System with at least six months (1040 hours) of continuous service in a classified regular, probationary, SEIU or AFSCME represented extra-help/term position prior to the final filing date may apply. 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 (pass/fail) based on the candidate's 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. Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. All examinations will be given in San Mateo County, 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 Online" button above or below. If you are not on the County's website, please go to http://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: August 30, 2017 Application Screening: Week of September 4, 2017 Panel Interviews: September 20 and/or 21, 2017 The County of San Mateo does not require job applicants to disclose conviction history information until after the applicant successfully completes all examination phases for the recruitment. All passing applicants will receive instructions by email only from Human Resources staff to complete and submit a conviction history questionnaire online within a specified deadline of two business days. Failure to do so within the timeframe will disqualify you from the rest of the process. Please visit this link at http://hr.smcgov.org/conviction-information-applicants-faqs to find out more information about the conviction history questionnaire so that you can prepare accordingly. Note: Positions in criminal justice agencies currently required by law to pass background checks are exempted from this bill, and applicants may be required to submit conviction information at the time of application. County of San Mateo is an Equal Opportunity Employer Analyst: Lillian Lilles (081617) (Medical Office Specialist - E420) Application Instructions To learn more about the position and/or to apply, please click the link below. If link is not available, please read the information above for detailed instructions on how to apply.
Job Description Overall Job Objective Job Title: Management Fellowship: Emergency Medical Services Fellow Closing Date/Time: Mon. 08/28/17 11:59 PM Pacific Time Salary: $55,806.00 - $70,387.00 Annually Job Type: Intern/Fellow Location: San Mateo County, California The Emergency Medical Services at the Health System of County of San Mateo is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Emergency Medical Services Fellow. The Emergency Medical Services Fellowship is part of the Management Fellowship Program offered by the County of San Mateo. The Management Fellowship program, inaugurated in 2015, is designed to attract top talent from prestigious graduate schools to commit to meaningful and value-driven work in local government. The fellowship program, which creates a channel into future leadership opportunities within the county, is designed for recent postgraduate candidates as well as current Master's program students with an expected graduation date of Summer, 2017. Examples Of Duties: The San Mateo County Health System would like to engage a Management Fellow to develop, organize and coordinate the Skilled Nursing Facility and the Long Term Care Facility community into the county's emergency preparedness and response planning efforts. This position is in the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Division. EMS partners with local organizations and emergency response agencies to ensure everyone involved in an emergency response is specially trained and properly equipped when disaster strikes in San Mateo County. EMS is the agency that regulates public and private emergency medical services and provides trainings and disaster planning as well as response services.This position will be responsible in reaching out to the community that is responsible for caring for our most medically fragile populations. The goal of the project is to help them strengthen their ability to respond in emergencies and disaster situations. Some of the specific tasks include: Implementing a Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNFs) and Long Term Care Facilities (LTCFs) facility status polling web bases process using the EMsystem. Coordinate and/or facilitate full-scale exercises with SNFs and LTCFs Map facilities utilizing geospatial information systems (GIS); work with the CDPH licensing for data gathering and hosting Engage and foster working relationships with San Mateo County (SMC) Ombudsman Organize and facilitate SNFs/LTCFs training on EMSystems and the Incident Command System (ICS) Establish Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) for SNFs, LTCFs, and SMC Work with County Counsel, OES and response stakeholders to include contract language into existing and new contracts that define emergency expectations. General duties include: Plan, develop and maintain plans for a program or a major function of a program. Develop and implement planning and research methodology that serves to identify service needs and priorities including the development of survey instruments for use in data collection. Collect and analyze data and develop a community profile on specific programs. Identify and pool existing resources in the community. Arrange and/or provide assistance or staff services to service providers, community groups and other special interest groups. Coordinate and work with agencies and individuals in a specific community program to identify problems or facilitate program goals. Organize and coordinate workshops, meetings, or sessions for individuals and groups in the community involved in specific programs. Evaluate specific projects, project goals, program goals and client impact. Coordinate specific components of a service-delivery system by identify-ing, researching and analyzing potential or available resources, by mobilizing resources through to preparation of required documents and materials and by maintaining functional and supporting linkages among service providers. Provide technical assistance and consultation to the related agencies, community groups and other interest groups. Hold meetings, provides information, identify gaps in services and determine clients' needs. Prepares a variety of correspondence, periodic and special reports, informational publications, program documentation, policies, procedures and other written materials. Perform related duties as assigned Qualifications: Ideal Candidate will possess: Education: A Master's Degree in a related field is required for this Fellowship. Knowledge of : Principles, practices, and administrative requirements of the program to which assigned. Contemporary social, political and economic trends and problems related to community services. Principles of social planning and program development related to community services. Specialized technical knowledge related to assigned program area. Monitoring and evaluating systems for community services programs. Formulation and function of community and volunteer organizations. Current social and community needs. Principles and practices in community development and services planning. Methods applied to the collection and evaluation of statistical data. Principles of community organization. Applicable federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations and County and program policies and guidelines. Computer applications related to the work. Office administrative practices and procedures, including records management and the operation of standard office equipment. Skill/Ability to : Make independent judgments and work independently. Prepare concise reports and recommendations. Communicate effectively in writing and orally. Coordinate multiple facets of a program function. Interpret rules, regulations and guidelines at all government levels. Compile, analyze and interpret data using statistical and research techniques. Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with members of other departments and diverse community groups. Plan, organize, promote and coordinate diverse community program activities. Application/Examination: APPLICATION / EXAMINATION: To apply for this exciting position, please click on the "Apply" button or go to http://jobs.smcgov.org . In addition to completing the application, you will need to attach: A Cover Letter Resume Three References For more information about Health System and our programs, please visit us at http://smchealth.org/ Application Instructions To learn more about the position and/or to apply, please click the link below. If link is not available, please read the information above for detailed instructions on how to apply.
Aug 15, 2017
Job Description Overall Job Objective Job Title: Management Fellowship: Emergency Medical Services Fellow Closing Date/Time: Mon. 08/28/17 11:59 PM Pacific Time Salary: $55,806.00 - $70,387.00 Annually Job Type: Intern/Fellow Location: San Mateo County, California The Emergency Medical Services at the Health System of County of San Mateo is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Emergency Medical Services Fellow. The Emergency Medical Services Fellowship is part of the Management Fellowship Program offered by the County of San Mateo. The Management Fellowship program, inaugurated in 2015, is designed to attract top talent from prestigious graduate schools to commit to meaningful and value-driven work in local government. The fellowship program, which creates a channel into future leadership opportunities within the county, is designed for recent postgraduate candidates as well as current Master's program students with an expected graduation date of Summer, 2017. Examples Of Duties: The San Mateo County Health System would like to engage a Management Fellow to develop, organize and coordinate the Skilled Nursing Facility and the Long Term Care Facility community into the county's emergency preparedness and response planning efforts. This position is in the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Division. EMS partners with local organizations and emergency response agencies to ensure everyone involved in an emergency response is specially trained and properly equipped when disaster strikes in San Mateo County. EMS is the agency that regulates public and private emergency medical services and provides trainings and disaster planning as well as response services.This position will be responsible in reaching out to the community that is responsible for caring for our most medically fragile populations. The goal of the project is to help them strengthen their ability to respond in emergencies and disaster situations. Some of the specific tasks include: Implementing a Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNFs) and Long Term Care Facilities (LTCFs) facility status polling web bases process using the EMsystem. Coordinate and/or facilitate full-scale exercises with SNFs and LTCFs Map facilities utilizing geospatial information systems (GIS); work with the CDPH licensing for data gathering and hosting Engage and foster working relationships with San Mateo County (SMC) Ombudsman Organize and facilitate SNFs/LTCFs training on EMSystems and the Incident Command System (ICS) Establish Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) for SNFs, LTCFs, and SMC Work with County Counsel, OES and response stakeholders to include contract language into existing and new contracts that define emergency expectations. General duties include: Plan, develop and maintain plans for a program or a major function of a program. Develop and implement planning and research methodology that serves to identify service needs and priorities including the development of survey instruments for use in data collection. Collect and analyze data and develop a community profile on specific programs. Identify and pool existing resources in the community. Arrange and/or provide assistance or staff services to service providers, community groups and other special interest groups. Coordinate and work with agencies and individuals in a specific community program to identify problems or facilitate program goals. Organize and coordinate workshops, meetings, or sessions for individuals and groups in the community involved in specific programs. Evaluate specific projects, project goals, program goals and client impact. Coordinate specific components of a service-delivery system by identify-ing, researching and analyzing potential or available resources, by mobilizing resources through to preparation of required documents and materials and by maintaining functional and supporting linkages among service providers. Provide technical assistance and consultation to the related agencies, community groups and other interest groups. Hold meetings, provides information, identify gaps in services and determine clients' needs. Prepares a variety of correspondence, periodic and special reports, informational publications, program documentation, policies, procedures and other written materials. Perform related duties as assigned Qualifications: Ideal Candidate will possess: Education: A Master's Degree in a related field is required for this Fellowship. Knowledge of : Principles, practices, and administrative requirements of the program to which assigned. Contemporary social, political and economic trends and problems related to community services. Principles of social planning and program development related to community services. Specialized technical knowledge related to assigned program area. Monitoring and evaluating systems for community services programs. Formulation and function of community and volunteer organizations. Current social and community needs. Principles and practices in community development and services planning. Methods applied to the collection and evaluation of statistical data. Principles of community organization. Applicable federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations and County and program policies and guidelines. Computer applications related to the work. Office administrative practices and procedures, including records management and the operation of standard office equipment. Skill/Ability to : Make independent judgments and work independently. Prepare concise reports and recommendations. Communicate effectively in writing and orally. Coordinate multiple facets of a program function. Interpret rules, regulations and guidelines at all government levels. Compile, analyze and interpret data using statistical and research techniques. Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with members of other departments and diverse community groups. Plan, organize, promote and coordinate diverse community program activities. Application/Examination: APPLICATION / EXAMINATION: To apply for this exciting position, please click on the "Apply" button or go to http://jobs.smcgov.org . In addition to completing the application, you will need to attach: A Cover Letter Resume Three References For more information about Health System and our programs, please visit us at http://smchealth.org/ Application Instructions To learn more about the position and/or to apply, please click the link below. If link is not available, please read the information above for detailed instructions on how to apply.
Job Description Overall Job Objective Job Title: IS Project Manager I - Limited Term (Open) Closing Date/Time: Tue. 08/29/17 11:59 PM Pacific Time Salary: $51.03 - $63.79 Hourly $4,082.40 - $5,103.20 Biweekly $8,845.20 - $11,056.93 Monthly $106,142.40 - $132,683.20 Annually Job Type: Extra Help - Agile (Limited Term) Location: San Mateo, California The San Mateo County Health System is searching for a Project Manager to join our Project Management Program within Health Information Technology Division. This individual will be responsible for requirements gathering, team management, and project planning for software solutions. The candidate will effectively document, analyze, communicate, and report on defined deliverables, resource requirements, work plans and budgets, and barriers to success related to client projects. The candidate must have strong communication skills and be comfortable working with front line staff, management, technical staff, and external vendors. Under general supervision, this individual plans, coordinates, and manages small, department-specific information services projects through their entire project life cycle, including identifying users' needs, gathering detailed requirements, analyzing project feasibility, developing project scope and estimating budget, designing and programming systems applications, technical review and systems testing, and overseeing implementation; administers professional services contracts; and performs related work as required. The ideal candidate for this position will have: At least a bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited university 3-5 years' experience in Health Case Management Applications as a Project Lead, Project Manager, or equivalent role 5-7 years' experience in Healthcare Information Technology as a Project Manager A solid understanding of project leadership principles. Candidate must demonstrate their approach to project scheduling, scope, and budget development Ability to solve problems, identify solutions, and appropriately escalate issues Ability to: Identify, analyze, and solve problems Communicate effectively with all levels of personnel throughout the organization Achieve established deadlines and manage change effectively Review products/solutions for integrity (accuracy, validity, precision, security, completeness) NOTE: This is a limited term, at-will position with an expected duration between 18 to 36 months and not allowed to exceed 3 years. Limited Term employees receive full medical and dental benefits, similar to regular employees, and a portable 401(a) plan. However, the eligible list generated from this recruitment may be used to fill future extra-help, term, unclassified, and regular classified vacancies. Examples Of Duties: This individual will be responsible for: Business Requirements Gathering: Lead client requirements gathering sessions and accurately document business requirements. Business Analysis: Ability to gain a deep understanding of written and verbal business requirements and to transform those business requirements into functional requirements. Project Leadership: Coordinate budget, schedule, work plans, and client updates for multiple clients. Project Management: Manage/develop change requests, work breakdown structures, test plans, user guides, and capability discovery and delivery road maps. Identify, manage, and mitigate risks and issues to minimize impact to project scope, goals, budget, and schedule. Additional duties may include: Manages information services projects such as research, development, conversion, installation, upgrade, and maintenance projects for a specific division and/or department. Provides coordination, guidance, and oversight for all phases of a project, including initiation, planning, implementation, monitoring, and close-out. Designs and recommends business processes and work flow strategies for assigned information technology systems and infrastructure. Plans, organizes, and defines project requirements, methods, and end objectives in consultation with end users; performs risk assessments; develops concept documents, impact analyses, stakeholder analyses, and draft process documentation; coordinates project activities with team members, other section staff, user representatives, and outside vendors. Interviews, analyzes, and documents end user work processes and information services requirements; conducts systems walk-throughs and technical reviews; develops or refines specifications, including evaluating and testing vendor packages for conformance with user requirements and priorities. Develops project budgets, contracts, and schedules; monitors project progress and ensures project goals and contract requirements are met. Designs and programs systems applications, conducts technical review and systems testing, and oversees implementation. Reviews, analyzes, reengineers, designs, and documents business processes and relates them to application software; recommends and implements procedural and operational modifications to optimize internal and customer workflows. Prepares feasibility studies, cost and benefits analyses, product evaluation, requirement specifications, designs, and other analyses and documentation. Develops consultant requests for proposals and qualifications for professional services; evaluates proposals and recommends project award; develops and reviews contract terms and amendments; ensures contractor compliance with County and department standards and specifications and time and budget estimates; reviews design documents to ensure technical integrity; reviews and updates deliverables; analyzes and resolves complex problems that may arise. Tracks project expenditures, reviews invoices for accuracy and consistency with contractual obligations, and recommends appropriate dispersals of allocated funds. Responds to and resolves software users' inquiries and complaints and escalates problems or issues to vendor representatives as needed. Plans, schedules, and conducts training classes and demonstrations; determines training objectives and requirements; prepares and designs training materials, reference guides, and user manuals. Develops and recommends comprehensive standards, policies, procedures, and technical documentation. Consults with supervisors and managers regarding information technology related issues, needs, and services; conducts special research assignments, gathers data, and prepares reports for consideration by management or special committees. Functions as a liaison between application support analysts, systems specialists, data specialists, communications specialists, and customer support specialists to ensure standards and protocols are maintained. Stays abreast of new trends and innovations in technology related to County operations; researches, recommends, and evaluates vendor solutions and technologies; implements improvements; works with staff to maintain, revise, or improve operations and systems. Writes and maintains user and technical operating instructions and documentation; provides training to users and other technical staff and advises on best practices. Provides updates, status, and completion information to staff and/or users via voicemail, email, or in-person communication. Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications: Knowledge of: Principles and practices of project management, identifying technology needs and issues, researching and evaluating technology, applications, and the most effective courses of action, and implementing solutions. Principles and practices of computer systems management, analysis, design, and maintenance. Data management theory, principles, and practices and their application to a wide variety of services and programs. Contract administration principles and techniques. Research and reporting methods, techniques, and procedures. Techniques and methods of system evaluation, implementation, and documentation. The organization, operation, and functions of the department as necessary to assume assigned responsibilities and to determine appropriate point of escalation. Applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulatory codes, ordinances, and procedures relevant to assigned area of responsibility. Principles and procedures of record keeping. Modern office practices, methods, and computer equipment and applications related to the work. English usage, spelling, vocabulary, grammar, and punctuation. Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with vendors and County staff. Skill/Ability to: Conduct research projects on a wide variety of software issues, evaluate alternatives, make sound recommendations, and prepare effective technical staff reports. Coordinate and plan applications development, enhancement, and maintenance projects. Perform analyses of informational requirements and needs; identify, evaluate, and solve systems problems; design and implement new or revised systems and procedures; provide technical advice and consultation, and ensure efficient computer system utilization. Collect, analyze, and interpret procedures and data; develop sound conclusions, recommendations, and solutions. Research, develop, and recommend cost-effective technical system improvements. Prepare clear and concise program documentation, system and user procedures, reports of work performed, and other written materials. Analyze and troubleshoot software issues and use logic to solve the problem. Deal tactfully with the customers and staff in providing information, answering questions, and providing customer service. Interpret, apply, explain, and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local policies, procedures, laws, rules, and regulations. Operate modern office equipment including computer equipment and specialized software applications programs. Establish and maintain a variety of filing, record keeping, and tracking systems. Organize and prioritize a variety of projects and multiple tasks in an effective and timely manner; organize own work, set priorities, and meet critical time deadlines. Use English effectively to communicate in person, over the telephone, and in writing. Use tact, initiative, prudence, and independent judgment within general policy, procedural, and legal guidelines. Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. Education and Experience: Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be: Equivalent to graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in management information systems, computer science, or a related field and two (2) years of progressively responsible experience in performing information technology/systems project management specific to the specialty area assigned which includes infrastructure or application implementation and integration projects. Additional related experience may substitute for education requirement on a year-for-year basis, up to four (4) years. Licenses and Certifications: Some positions may require possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California Driver's License. Some positions may require possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Project Management Professional (PMP), Program Management Professional (PgMP), or equivalent certification. Some positions may require possession of, or ability to obtain, industry-recognized information technology certifications. Physical Demands Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and use standard office equipment, including a computer; to operate a motor vehicle and to visit various County sites; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone. Standing in and walking between work areas is frequently required. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate standard office equipment. Positions in this classification frequently bend, stoop, kneel, and reach to perform assigned duties, as well as push and pull drawers open and closed to retrieve and file information. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects up to 50 pounds with the use of proper equipment. Environmental Elements Employees work in an office environment with moderate levels, controlled temperature conditions, and no direct exposure to hazardous physical substances. Employees may interact with upset staff in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures. Application/Examination: Anyone may apply. 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. Applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. All examinations will be given in San Mateo County, 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 Online'. If you are not on the County's website, please go to http://jobs.smcgov.org to apply. The San Mateo County Employment Application Form and the attached Supplemental Questionnaire must be completed in order to be considered for this position. ~ Recruitment Schedule ~ Final Filing Date: August 29, 2017 Application Screening (tentative): August 30, 2017 Combined Panel Interview (tentative): September 8 or September 11, 2017 The County of San Mateo does not require job applicants to disclose conviction history information until after the applicant successfully completes all examination phases for the recruitment. All passing applicants will receive instructions by email only from Human Resources staff to complete and submit a conviction history questionnaire online within a specified deadline of two business days. Failure to do so within the time frame will disqualify you from the rest of the process. Please visit http://hr.smcgov.org/conviction-information-applicants-faqs to find out more information about the conviction history questionnaire so that you can prepare accordingly. Note: Positions in criminal justice agencies currently required by law to pass background checks are exempted from this bill, and applicants may be required to submit conviction information at the time of application. County of San Mateo is an Equal Opportunity Employer HR Contact: Arlene Cahill (08142017) (IS Project Manager I - V305) Application Instructions To learn more about the position and/or to apply, please click the link below. If link is not available, please read the information above for detailed instructions on how to apply.
Aug 15, 2017
Job Description Overall Job Objective Job Title: IS Project Manager I - Limited Term (Open) Closing Date/Time: Tue. 08/29/17 11:59 PM Pacific Time Salary: $51.03 - $63.79 Hourly $4,082.40 - $5,103.20 Biweekly $8,845.20 - $11,056.93 Monthly $106,142.40 - $132,683.20 Annually Job Type: Extra Help - Agile (Limited Term) Location: San Mateo, California The San Mateo County Health System is searching for a Project Manager to join our Project Management Program within Health Information Technology Division. This individual will be responsible for requirements gathering, team management, and project planning for software solutions. The candidate will effectively document, analyze, communicate, and report on defined deliverables, resource requirements, work plans and budgets, and barriers to success related to client projects. The candidate must have strong communication skills and be comfortable working with front line staff, management, technical staff, and external vendors. Under general supervision, this individual plans, coordinates, and manages small, department-specific information services projects through their entire project life cycle, including identifying users' needs, gathering detailed requirements, analyzing project feasibility, developing project scope and estimating budget, designing and programming systems applications, technical review and systems testing, and overseeing implementation; administers professional services contracts; and performs related work as required. The ideal candidate for this position will have: At least a bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited university 3-5 years' experience in Health Case Management Applications as a Project Lead, Project Manager, or equivalent role 5-7 years' experience in Healthcare Information Technology as a Project Manager A solid understanding of project leadership principles. Candidate must demonstrate their approach to project scheduling, scope, and budget development Ability to solve problems, identify solutions, and appropriately escalate issues Ability to: Identify, analyze, and solve problems Communicate effectively with all levels of personnel throughout the organization Achieve established deadlines and manage change effectively Review products/solutions for integrity (accuracy, validity, precision, security, completeness) NOTE: This is a limited term, at-will position with an expected duration between 18 to 36 months and not allowed to exceed 3 years. Limited Term employees receive full medical and dental benefits, similar to regular employees, and a portable 401(a) plan. However, the eligible list generated from this recruitment may be used to fill future extra-help, term, unclassified, and regular classified vacancies. Examples Of Duties: This individual will be responsible for: Business Requirements Gathering: Lead client requirements gathering sessions and accurately document business requirements. Business Analysis: Ability to gain a deep understanding of written and verbal business requirements and to transform those business requirements into functional requirements. Project Leadership: Coordinate budget, schedule, work plans, and client updates for multiple clients. Project Management: Manage/develop change requests, work breakdown structures, test plans, user guides, and capability discovery and delivery road maps. Identify, manage, and mitigate risks and issues to minimize impact to project scope, goals, budget, and schedule. Additional duties may include: Manages information services projects such as research, development, conversion, installation, upgrade, and maintenance projects for a specific division and/or department. Provides coordination, guidance, and oversight for all phases of a project, including initiation, planning, implementation, monitoring, and close-out. Designs and recommends business processes and work flow strategies for assigned information technology systems and infrastructure. Plans, organizes, and defines project requirements, methods, and end objectives in consultation with end users; performs risk assessments; develops concept documents, impact analyses, stakeholder analyses, and draft process documentation; coordinates project activities with team members, other section staff, user representatives, and outside vendors. Interviews, analyzes, and documents end user work processes and information services requirements; conducts systems walk-throughs and technical reviews; develops or refines specifications, including evaluating and testing vendor packages for conformance with user requirements and priorities. Develops project budgets, contracts, and schedules; monitors project progress and ensures project goals and contract requirements are met. Designs and programs systems applications, conducts technical review and systems testing, and oversees implementation. Reviews, analyzes, reengineers, designs, and documents business processes and relates them to application software; recommends and implements procedural and operational modifications to optimize internal and customer workflows. Prepares feasibility studies, cost and benefits analyses, product evaluation, requirement specifications, designs, and other analyses and documentation. Develops consultant requests for proposals and qualifications for professional services; evaluates proposals and recommends project award; develops and reviews contract terms and amendments; ensures contractor compliance with County and department standards and specifications and time and budget estimates; reviews design documents to ensure technical integrity; reviews and updates deliverables; analyzes and resolves complex problems that may arise. Tracks project expenditures, reviews invoices for accuracy and consistency with contractual obligations, and recommends appropriate dispersals of allocated funds. Responds to and resolves software users' inquiries and complaints and escalates problems or issues to vendor representatives as needed. Plans, schedules, and conducts training classes and demonstrations; determines training objectives and requirements; prepares and designs training materials, reference guides, and user manuals. Develops and recommends comprehensive standards, policies, procedures, and technical documentation. Consults with supervisors and managers regarding information technology related issues, needs, and services; conducts special research assignments, gathers data, and prepares reports for consideration by management or special committees. Functions as a liaison between application support analysts, systems specialists, data specialists, communications specialists, and customer support specialists to ensure standards and protocols are maintained. Stays abreast of new trends and innovations in technology related to County operations; researches, recommends, and evaluates vendor solutions and technologies; implements improvements; works with staff to maintain, revise, or improve operations and systems. Writes and maintains user and technical operating instructions and documentation; provides training to users and other technical staff and advises on best practices. Provides updates, status, and completion information to staff and/or users via voicemail, email, or in-person communication. Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications: Knowledge of: Principles and practices of project management, identifying technology needs and issues, researching and evaluating technology, applications, and the most effective courses of action, and implementing solutions. Principles and practices of computer systems management, analysis, design, and maintenance. Data management theory, principles, and practices and their application to a wide variety of services and programs. Contract administration principles and techniques. Research and reporting methods, techniques, and procedures. Techniques and methods of system evaluation, implementation, and documentation. The organization, operation, and functions of the department as necessary to assume assigned responsibilities and to determine appropriate point of escalation. Applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulatory codes, ordinances, and procedures relevant to assigned area of responsibility. Principles and procedures of record keeping. Modern office practices, methods, and computer equipment and applications related to the work. English usage, spelling, vocabulary, grammar, and punctuation. Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with vendors and County staff. Skill/Ability to: Conduct research projects on a wide variety of software issues, evaluate alternatives, make sound recommendations, and prepare effective technical staff reports. Coordinate and plan applications development, enhancement, and maintenance projects. Perform analyses of informational requirements and needs; identify, evaluate, and solve systems problems; design and implement new or revised systems and procedures; provide technical advice and consultation, and ensure efficient computer system utilization. Collect, analyze, and interpret procedures and data; develop sound conclusions, recommendations, and solutions. Research, develop, and recommend cost-effective technical system improvements. Prepare clear and concise program documentation, system and user procedures, reports of work performed, and other written materials. Analyze and troubleshoot software issues and use logic to solve the problem. Deal tactfully with the customers and staff in providing information, answering questions, and providing customer service. Interpret, apply, explain, and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local policies, procedures, laws, rules, and regulations. Operate modern office equipment including computer equipment and specialized software applications programs. Establish and maintain a variety of filing, record keeping, and tracking systems. Organize and prioritize a variety of projects and multiple tasks in an effective and timely manner; organize own work, set priorities, and meet critical time deadlines. Use English effectively to communicate in person, over the telephone, and in writing. Use tact, initiative, prudence, and independent judgment within general policy, procedural, and legal guidelines. Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. Education and Experience: Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be: Equivalent to graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in management information systems, computer science, or a related field and two (2) years of progressively responsible experience in performing information technology/systems project management specific to the specialty area assigned which includes infrastructure or application implementation and integration projects. Additional related experience may substitute for education requirement on a year-for-year basis, up to four (4) years. Licenses and Certifications: Some positions may require possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California Driver's License. Some positions may require possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Project Management Professional (PMP), Program Management Professional (PgMP), or equivalent certification. Some positions may require possession of, or ability to obtain, industry-recognized information technology certifications. Physical Demands Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and use standard office equipment, including a computer; to operate a motor vehicle and to visit various County sites; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone. Standing in and walking between work areas is frequently required. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate standard office equipment. Positions in this classification frequently bend, stoop, kneel, and reach to perform assigned duties, as well as push and pull drawers open and closed to retrieve and file information. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects up to 50 pounds with the use of proper equipment. Environmental Elements Employees work in an office environment with moderate levels, controlled temperature conditions, and no direct exposure to hazardous physical substances. Employees may interact with upset staff in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures. Application/Examination: Anyone may apply. 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. Applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. All examinations will be given in San Mateo County, 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 Online'. If you are not on the County's website, please go to http://jobs.smcgov.org to apply. The San Mateo County Employment Application Form and the attached Supplemental Questionnaire must be completed in order to be considered for this position. ~ Recruitment Schedule ~ Final Filing Date: August 29, 2017 Application Screening (tentative): August 30, 2017 Combined Panel Interview (tentative): September 8 or September 11, 2017 The County of San Mateo does not require job applicants to disclose conviction history information until after the applicant successfully completes all examination phases for the recruitment. All passing applicants will receive instructions by email only from Human Resources staff to complete and submit a conviction history questionnaire online within a specified deadline of two business days. Failure to do so within the time frame will disqualify you from the rest of the process. Please visit http://hr.smcgov.org/conviction-information-applicants-faqs to find out more information about the conviction history questionnaire so that you can prepare accordingly. Note: Positions in criminal justice agencies currently required by law to pass background checks are exempted from this bill, and applicants may be required to submit conviction information at the time of application. County of San Mateo is an Equal Opportunity Employer HR Contact: Arlene Cahill (08142017) (IS Project Manager I - V305) Application Instructions To learn more about the position and/or to apply, please click the link below. If link is not available, please read the information above for detailed instructions on how to apply.
Job Description Overall Job Objective Job Title: Deputy Chief of Probation (Departmental Promotional Only) Closing Date/Time: Thu. 08/24/17 11:59 PM Pacific Time Salary: $58.78 - $73.48 Hourly $4,702.40 - $5,878.40 Biweekly $10,188.53 - $12,736.53 Monthly $122,262.40 - $152,838.40 Annually Job Type: Full-Time Location: San Mateo County, California The San Mateo County Probation Department has built its foundation around Leadership, Integrity, Professionalism, Excellence, and Teamwork. The executive team of the Department is seeking to establish an eligible list with qualified leaders within the department that are committed to exemplifying and enhancing these core values in the role of Deputy Chief of Probation. The Deputy Chief of Probation position is the third highest ranking executive level position in the Department with responsibility for planning, organizing, directing and reviewing the activities of one of the major divisions of the Department including Adult and Realignment Services, Juvenile Services and Institutions Services. The ideal candidate will be: A visionary, "big-picture" thinker who is comfortable with organization movement and has the capacity to manage organizational change. An approachable and politically astute leader, with a management style that fosters trust, loyalty, respect, commitment and partnership. A strategic thinker and an excellent problem solver with innovative yet practical solutions to problems. A Deputy Chief who can provide the Chief Probation Officer with the research and recommendations he needs to make informed decisions. A hard working and productive manager who leads by example, empowers staff and values a culture of collaboration and accountability of all employees. A collaborator and consensus builder, who can energize, motivate and mentor Probation employees around improving quality performance. Adept at effectively utilizing limited resources while maintaining a high-level of service. An excellent communicator, both orally and in writing with an ability to make effective and persuasive presentations in order to achieve consensus. A diplomatic member of the Probation executive team. An independent thinker who fosters teamwork, welcomes new, creative ideas and appreciates differing opinions. Examples Of Duties: Provide highly responsible administrative and management assistance to the Chief Probation Officer by planning, organizing, directing and reviewing all functions and activities of one of the major divisions of the Probation Department. Direct, supervise, and guide assigned Departmental staff by establishing goals, policies and performance standards, conducting periodic evaluations for the staff members' performance, and counseling staff members regarding their performance and career development consistent with the departmental mission and expectations. Consult with and advise other County staff and the public regarding probation policy issues and participate in the development of standards and programs relating to these policies. Consult and cooperate with other department managers and outside criminal justice personnel on all aspects of probation services; discuss problems, develop alternatives and strategies for dealing with those problems; assist in implementation of solutions, as necessary. Direct and counsel divisional staff in the planning, resource allocation, budgeting and record systems needed to meet the Department's goals and responsibilities. Assist in the preparation and administration of the Departmental and assigned division budget. Perform a variety of special assignments, prepare complex analytical and statistical reports for the assigned division, as assigned. May act as the Director in his/her absence. Perform related duties as assigned. Qualifications: Knowledge of: All aspects of probation administration including appropriate methods, procedures, and technical expertise. Pertinent state and federal laws and regulations regarding probation services. Organizational, administrative, and management principles and practices. Supervisory techniques, resource allocation, planning and budgeting. Skill/Ability to: Learn the County's operations and organizational structure. Direct and coordinate all aspects of the assigned division. Supervise, train, and evaluate the work of professional, technical and clerical staff. Analyze and evaluate statistical data and reports related to probation management. Interpret, apply, and explain County policies and state and federal legislation related to probation services. Establish and evaluate policies, procedures and controls related to the County's probation programs. Prepare a variety of complex analytical reports and documentation. Represent the Department under diverse circumstances and prepare and deliver oral presentations to small and large groups. Effectively and persuasively communicate both orally and in writing. Identify existing or potential problems, secure relevant information relating data from a variety of sources, determine probable cause(s), and effect appropriate solution(s). Successfully develop, control, and monitor the Division's budget and expenditures. Utilize appropriate interpersonal style and methods of communication to gain acceptance, cooperation, or agreement of a plan, activity, and/or program idea. Establish and maintain effective work relationships with those contacted in the performance of required duties. 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: Five years of increasingly responsible experience performing a wide variety of duties related to probation management including one year in a senior level administrative or management position. Other Requirement: Must be a citizen of the United States or qualify under provisions of the California Government Code section 1031.5. Application/Examination: Departmental Promotional Only. Only current San Mateo County employees in the Probation Department with at least six months (1040 hours) of continuous service in a classified regular, probationary, SEIU or AFSCME represented extra-help/term position prior to the final filing date may apply. Responses to supplemental questions are required and must be submitted in addition to the standard San Mateo County employment application. A resume will not be accepted as a substitute for your responses to these questions. 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%), that may include a pre or post interview written exercise. 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 San Mateo County, 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 Online" button above or below. If you are not on the County's website, please go to http://jobs.smcgov.org/ to apply. Online applications must be received by the Human Resources Department before midnight on the final filing date. TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT TIMELINE: Final Filing Date : August 24, 2017 Application Screening (tentative): Week of August 28, 2017 Panel Interviews (tentative): Week of September 11, 2017 The County of San Mateo does not require job applicants to disclose conviction history information until after the applicant successfully completes all examination phases for the recruitment. All passing applicants will receive instructions by email only from Human Resources staff to complete and submit a conviction history questionnaire online within a specified deadline of two business days. Failure to do so within the timeframe will disqualify you from the rest of the process. Please visit this link at http://hr.smcgov.org/conviction-information-applicants-faqs to find out more information about the conviction history questionnaire so that you can prepare accordingly. Note: Positions in criminal justice agencies currently required by law to pass background checks are exempted from this bill, and applicants may be required to submit conviction information at the time of application. County of San Mateo is an Equal Opportunity Employer Analyst: Mandy Singh (08102017) (Deputy Director of Probation Services - D164) Application Instructions To learn more about the position and/or to apply, please click the link below. If link is not available, please read the information above for detailed instructions on how to apply.
Aug 10, 2017
Job Description Overall Job Objective Job Title: Deputy Chief of Probation (Departmental Promotional Only) Closing Date/Time: Thu. 08/24/17 11:59 PM Pacific Time Salary: $58.78 - $73.48 Hourly $4,702.40 - $5,878.40 Biweekly $10,188.53 - $12,736.53 Monthly $122,262.40 - $152,838.40 Annually Job Type: Full-Time Location: San Mateo County, California The San Mateo County Probation Department has built its foundation around Leadership, Integrity, Professionalism, Excellence, and Teamwork. The executive team of the Department is seeking to establish an eligible list with qualified leaders within the department that are committed to exemplifying and enhancing these core values in the role of Deputy Chief of Probation. The Deputy Chief of Probation position is the third highest ranking executive level position in the Department with responsibility for planning, organizing, directing and reviewing the activities of one of the major divisions of the Department including Adult and Realignment Services, Juvenile Services and Institutions Services. The ideal candidate will be: A visionary, "big-picture" thinker who is comfortable with organization movement and has the capacity to manage organizational change. An approachable and politically astute leader, with a management style that fosters trust, loyalty, respect, commitment and partnership. A strategic thinker and an excellent problem solver with innovative yet practical solutions to problems. A Deputy Chief who can provide the Chief Probation Officer with the research and recommendations he needs to make informed decisions. A hard working and productive manager who leads by example, empowers staff and values a culture of collaboration and accountability of all employees. A collaborator and consensus builder, who can energize, motivate and mentor Probation employees around improving quality performance. Adept at effectively utilizing limited resources while maintaining a high-level of service. An excellent communicator, both orally and in writing with an ability to make effective and persuasive presentations in order to achieve consensus. A diplomatic member of the Probation executive team. An independent thinker who fosters teamwork, welcomes new, creative ideas and appreciates differing opinions. Examples Of Duties: Provide highly responsible administrative and management assistance to the Chief Probation Officer by planning, organizing, directing and reviewing all functions and activities of one of the major divisions of the Probation Department. Direct, supervise, and guide assigned Departmental staff by establishing goals, policies and performance standards, conducting periodic evaluations for the staff members' performance, and counseling staff members regarding their performance and career development consistent with the departmental mission and expectations. Consult with and advise other County staff and the public regarding probation policy issues and participate in the development of standards and programs relating to these policies. Consult and cooperate with other department managers and outside criminal justice personnel on all aspects of probation services; discuss problems, develop alternatives and strategies for dealing with those problems; assist in implementation of solutions, as necessary. Direct and counsel divisional staff in the planning, resource allocation, budgeting and record systems needed to meet the Department's goals and responsibilities. Assist in the preparation and administration of the Departmental and assigned division budget. Perform a variety of special assignments, prepare complex analytical and statistical reports for the assigned division, as assigned. May act as the Director in his/her absence. Perform related duties as assigned. Qualifications: Knowledge of: All aspects of probation administration including appropriate methods, procedures, and technical expertise. Pertinent state and federal laws and regulations regarding probation services. Organizational, administrative, and management principles and practices. Supervisory techniques, resource allocation, planning and budgeting. Skill/Ability to: Learn the County's operations and organizational structure. Direct and coordinate all aspects of the assigned division. Supervise, train, and evaluate the work of professional, technical and clerical staff. Analyze and evaluate statistical data and reports related to probation management. Interpret, apply, and explain County policies and state and federal legislation related to probation services. Establish and evaluate policies, procedures and controls related to the County's probation programs. Prepare a variety of complex analytical reports and documentation. Represent the Department under diverse circumstances and prepare and deliver oral presentations to small and large groups. Effectively and persuasively communicate both orally and in writing. Identify existing or potential problems, secure relevant information relating data from a variety of sources, determine probable cause(s), and effect appropriate solution(s). Successfully develop, control, and monitor the Division's budget and expenditures. Utilize appropriate interpersonal style and methods of communication to gain acceptance, cooperation, or agreement of a plan, activity, and/or program idea. Establish and maintain effective work relationships with those contacted in the performance of required duties. 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: Five years of increasingly responsible experience performing a wide variety of duties related to probation management including one year in a senior level administrative or management position. Other Requirement: Must be a citizen of the United States or qualify under provisions of the California Government Code section 1031.5. Application/Examination: Departmental Promotional Only. Only current San Mateo County employees in the Probation Department with at least six months (1040 hours) of continuous service in a classified regular, probationary, SEIU or AFSCME represented extra-help/term position prior to the final filing date may apply. Responses to supplemental questions are required and must be submitted in addition to the standard San Mateo County employment application. A resume will not be accepted as a substitute for your responses to these questions. 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%), that may include a pre or post interview written exercise. 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 San Mateo County, 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 Online" button above or below. If you are not on the County's website, please go to http://jobs.smcgov.org/ to apply. Online applications must be received by the Human Resources Department before midnight on the final filing date. TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT TIMELINE: Final Filing Date : August 24, 2017 Application Screening (tentative): Week of August 28, 2017 Panel Interviews (tentative): Week of September 11, 2017 The County of San Mateo does not require job applicants to disclose conviction history information until after the applicant successfully completes all examination phases for the recruitment. All passing applicants will receive instructions by email only from Human Resources staff to complete and submit a conviction history questionnaire online within a specified deadline of two business days. Failure to do so within the timeframe will disqualify you from the rest of the process. Please visit this link at http://hr.smcgov.org/conviction-information-applicants-faqs to find out more information about the conviction history questionnaire so that you can prepare accordingly. Note: Positions in criminal justice agencies currently required by law to pass background checks are exempted from this bill, and applicants may be required to submit conviction information at the time of application. County of San Mateo is an Equal Opportunity Employer Analyst: Mandy Singh (08102017) (Deputy Director of Probation Services - D164) Application Instructions To learn more about the position and/or to apply, please click the link below. If link is not available, please read the information above for detailed instructions on how to apply.
Job Description Overall Job Objective Job Title: Administrative Assistant II-Limited Term (Open) Closing Date/Time: Continuous Salary: $32.97 - $41.21 Hourly $2,637.60 - $3,296.80 Biweekly $5,714.80 - $7,143.07 Monthly Job Type: Extra Help - Agile (Limited Term) Location: San Mateo County, California The County of San Mateo Health System's Public Health, Policy and Planning Division (PHPP) is seeking a well-qualified individual for the position of Administrative Assistant II-Limited Term , to assist management personnel in the administrative office of the Whole Person Care Pilot, in such activities as budgeting, project management, IT and analytics support, analysis of office methods and procedures, personnel transactions and to do related work as required for the Whole Person Care Initiative. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Supervise the office services and business management activities including such functions as purchasing, budgeting, payroll, personnel transactions, and typing services. Assist the Management Analyst with reporting of fiscal and metric data. Maintain auditing, accounting and budget controls on a level not requiring a professional accountant. Assist staff in analyzing budget needs and assisting in the preparation of budget requests. Assist in the preparation of reports for Federal and State agencies. Confer and coordinate activities for the Whole Person Care Pilot Assume responsibility for the proper and efficient function of the office of assignment and the enforcement of office and agency rules and regulations. Study departmental management procedures and prepare reports with recommendations for improvement. Prepare procedures manuals and assist in preparation of other departmental publications. Manage department contracts and agreements. Assist with registration and other functions related to electronic health records. Assist with data analysis and IT needs. Project management for small to medium projects relevant to meeting the Whole Person Care goals. Provide complicated calendaring through Outlook. Take meeting minutes. Perform related duties as assigned. This is a limited term, at-will position. Limited Term Employees are assigned to assignments not to exceed three years. They receive medical and dental benefits, similar to regular employees, and a defined contribution retirement plan. Application/Examination: If you are interested in being considered for this limited term position the following items must be submitted via e-mail: Cover letter with responses to Supplemental Questions (maximum of 2 pages) Resume Supplemental Questions: Describe your experience supervising the office services and business management activities. Include experience in a healthcare setting, if any. Describe your experience in budgeting and purchasing activities. Discuss your experience with personnel functions. Provide a work-related example that best demonstrates your ability to manage projects and meet deadlines. Discuss your experience conducting analysis of data and providing recommendations. Describe the computer software you are proficient in and indicate the types of documents you have produced. Please indicate if you have worked for the County of San Mateo in a "Limited Term" position before. Please include the words " Administrative Assistant II-Limited Term Position " in the subject line of email submission. All submitted materials must be in a Word or PDF format. Please submit the above listed materials via email to: Lucinda Dei Rossi, Health Services Manager II ldei-rossi@smcgov.org Application materials will be reviewed as they are received and well-qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview. Apply immediately. Application materials will be accepted until position is filled. This posting is open on a continuous basis and selection may be made at any time within the process. NOTE: Application materials are only accepted via e-mail. Materials sent via regular mail and/or fax will not be accepted. Submittals that do not include all required elements (cover letter with responses to supplemental questions and a resume) will not be considered. The County of San Mateo does not require job applicants to disclose conviction history information until after the applicant successfully completes all examination phases for the recruitment. All passing applicants will receive instructions by email only from Human Resources staff to complete and submit a conviction history questionnaire online within a specified deadline of two business days. Failure to do so within the timeframe will disqualify you from the rest of the process. Please visit this link at http://hr.smcgov.org/conviction-information-applicants-faqs to find out more information about the conviction history questionnaire so that you can prepare accordingly. Note: Positions in criminal justice agencies currently required by law to pass background checks are exempted from this bill, and applicants may be required to submit conviction information at the time of application. San Mateo County is an Equal Opportunity Employer Application Instructions To learn more about the position and/or to apply, please click the link below. If link is not available, please read the information above for detailed instructions on how to apply.
Aug 08, 2017
Job Description Overall Job Objective Job Title: Administrative Assistant II-Limited Term (Open) Closing Date/Time: Continuous Salary: $32.97 - $41.21 Hourly $2,637.60 - $3,296.80 Biweekly $5,714.80 - $7,143.07 Monthly Job Type: Extra Help - Agile (Limited Term) Location: San Mateo County, California The County of San Mateo Health System's Public Health, Policy and Planning Division (PHPP) is seeking a well-qualified individual for the position of Administrative Assistant II-Limited Term , to assist management personnel in the administrative office of the Whole Person Care Pilot, in such activities as budgeting, project management, IT and analytics support, analysis of office methods and procedures, personnel transactions and to do related work as required for the Whole Person Care Initiative. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Supervise the office services and business management activities including such functions as purchasing, budgeting, payroll, personnel transactions, and typing services. Assist the Management Analyst with reporting of fiscal and metric data. Maintain auditing, accounting and budget controls on a level not requiring a professional accountant. Assist staff in analyzing budget needs and assisting in the preparation of budget requests. Assist in the preparation of reports for Federal and State agencies. Confer and coordinate activities for the Whole Person Care Pilot Assume responsibility for the proper and efficient function of the office of assignment and the enforcement of office and agency rules and regulations. Study departmental management procedures and prepare reports with recommendations for improvement. Prepare procedures manuals and assist in preparation of other departmental publications. Manage department contracts and agreements. Assist with registration and other functions related to electronic health records. Assist with data analysis and IT needs. Project management for small to medium projects relevant to meeting the Whole Person Care goals. Provide complicated calendaring through Outlook. Take meeting minutes. Perform related duties as assigned. This is a limited term, at-will position. Limited Term Employees are assigned to assignments not to exceed three years. They receive medical and dental benefits, similar to regular employees, and a defined contribution retirement plan. Application/Examination: If you are interested in being considered for this limited term position the following items must be submitted via e-mail: Cover letter with responses to Supplemental Questions (maximum of 2 pages) Resume Supplemental Questions: Describe your experience supervising the office services and business management activities. Include experience in a healthcare setting, if any. Describe your experience in budgeting and purchasing activities. Discuss your experience with personnel functions. Provide a work-related example that best demonstrates your ability to manage projects and meet deadlines. Discuss your experience conducting analysis of data and providing recommendations. Describe the computer software you are proficient in and indicate the types of documents you have produced. Please indicate if you have worked for the County of San Mateo in a "Limited Term" position before. Please include the words " Administrative Assistant II-Limited Term Position " in the subject line of email submission. All submitted materials must be in a Word or PDF format. Please submit the above listed materials via email to: Lucinda Dei Rossi, Health Services Manager II ldei-rossi@smcgov.org Application materials will be reviewed as they are received and well-qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview. Apply immediately. Application materials will be accepted until position is filled. This posting is open on a continuous basis and selection may be made at any time within the process. NOTE: Application materials are only accepted via e-mail. Materials sent via regular mail and/or fax will not be accepted. Submittals that do not include all required elements (cover letter with responses to supplemental questions and a resume) will not be considered. The County of San Mateo does not require job applicants to disclose conviction history information until after the applicant successfully completes all examination phases for the recruitment. All passing applicants will receive instructions by email only from Human Resources staff to complete and submit a conviction history questionnaire online within a specified deadline of two business days. Failure to do so within the timeframe will disqualify you from the rest of the process. Please visit this link at http://hr.smcgov.org/conviction-information-applicants-faqs to find out more information about the conviction history questionnaire so that you can prepare accordingly. Note: Positions in criminal justice agencies currently required by law to pass background checks are exempted from this bill, and applicants may be required to submit conviction information at the time of application. San Mateo County is an Equal Opportunity Employer Application Instructions To learn more about the position and/or to apply, please click the link below. If link is not available, please read the information above for detailed instructions on how to apply.
Job Description Overall Job Objective Job Title: Management Analyst-Contracts and Grant Services (Departmental Promotional Only) Closing Date/Time: Thu. 08/17/17 11:59 PM Pacific Time Salary: $41.77 - $52.21 Hourly $3,341.60 - $4,176.80 Biweekly $7,240.13 - $9,049.73 Monthly Job Type: Full-Time Location: San Mateo County, California The San Mateo County Sheriff's Office is seeking a Management Analyst to perform a wide-variety of moderate to complex work related to contract administration, grant oversight, and performance measurement activities. This is an excellent opportunity for a self-starter to join a committed team of hard-working, innovative professionals. Essential to the position will be the ability to use independent judgment and effectively collaborate with co-workers. Current goals for this position include transitioning the Sheriff's Office to the County's Contract Management System, tracking and supporting grant activity, and assisting with oversight of performance data. The ideal candidate will have the ability to: Communicate concisely and effectively both orally and in writing, and clearly convey concepts to a non-technical audience in staff reports, worksheets, instructions, and in formal and informal presentations. Represent the Sheriff's Office in interdepartmental and other meetings. Manage small-to-medium-size projects, or portions of larger projects, and participate effectively within a project steering committee to accomplish a collaborative goal. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the performance of required duties. Work with minimal supervision and budget time wisely to meet deadlines and efficiently manage multiple assignments at the same time. Be proactive and receptive to innovative changes and creative solutions. Examples Of Duties: Manage all aspects of the contracts process. Provide oversight and tracking of grant supported services. Facilitate collection of performance measurement data and related reporting processes. Perform research to make suggestions for enhancing existing revenue streams or adding additional sources of revenue. Facilitate various group discussions and training around the contracts process, grant supported services, and performance measurement. Develop and standardize procedures and methods to improve and continuously monitor the efficiency and effectiveness of contract administration, grant management, and performance data analysis. Ensure compliance with State, County, and funding agency regulatory and reporting requirements and applicable laws, regulations, and professional practices related to assigned work areas. Prepare and/or assist in the development of Request for Proposals, contracts, and Board of Supervisor memo's, resolutions, and ordinances. Attend meetings, conferences, workshops, and training sessions and review publications and related materials to become and remain current on principles, practices, and new developments in assigned work areas. Communicate orally, in writing, or through graphic representations and statistical summaries with managers, employees, and representatives of various organizations. Perform related duties as assigned. Qualifications: Education and Experience: Equivalent to graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in business administration, public administration or a related field. Professional administrative experience in government is desired. Knowledge of: Theories, principles, and practices of contract and grant administration for public agencies. Basic principles and practices of the County operations and its administration and organization. Principles of performance measurement. Project and/or program management, analytical processes, and report preparation techniques.Applicable State, and local laws, regulatory codes, ordinances and procedures relevant to assigned area of responsibility. Basic principles, practices, and procedures of funding sources and grant funds disbursement. Recent and on-going developments, current literature, and sources of information related to the assigned area of responsibility. Techniques for effectively representing the Sheriff's Office in contacts with governmental agencies and various business, professional, educational, regulatory, and legislative organizations. Techniques for providing a high level of customer service when dealing with vendors, contractors, and County staff. Skills / Ability to: Perform responsible and difficult administrative work involving the use of independent judgment and personal initiative. Evaluate and develop improvements in operations, procedures, policies, or service delivery methods within assigned area of responsibility. Prepare clear and concise reports, correspondence, policies, procedures, and other written materials. Organize and prioritize a variety of projects and multiple tasks in an effective and timely manner; organize own work, set priorities, and meet critical time deadlines under minimal supervision. Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. Properly interpret and make decisions in accordance with appropriate laws, regulations and policies. Application/Examination: Departmental Promotional Only. Only current San Mateo County employees in the Sheriff's Office with at least six months (1040 hours) of continuous service in a classified regular, probationary, SEIU or AFSCME represented extra-help/term position prior to the final filing date may apply. 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 San Mateo County, 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 Online" button above or below. If you are not on the County's website, please go to http://jobs.smcgov.org/ to apply. Online applications must be received by the Human Resources Department before midnight on the final filing date. ~ RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE ~ Final Filing Date: August 17, 2017 Screening (tentative): Week of August 21, 2017 Panel Interviews (tentative): Week of August 28, 2017 Note: Positions in criminal justice agencies currently required by law to pass background checks are exempted from this bill, and applicants may be required to submit conviction information at the time of application. County of San Mateo is an Equal Opportunity Employer Analyst: Mandy Singh (08042017) (Management Analyst - D181) Application Instructions To learn more about the position and/or to apply, please click the link below. If link is not available, please read the information above for detailed instructions on how to apply.
Aug 04, 2017
Job Description Overall Job Objective Job Title: Management Analyst-Contracts and Grant Services (Departmental Promotional Only) Closing Date/Time: Thu. 08/17/17 11:59 PM Pacific Time Salary: $41.77 - $52.21 Hourly $3,341.60 - $4,176.80 Biweekly $7,240.13 - $9,049.73 Monthly Job Type: Full-Time Location: San Mateo County, California The San Mateo County Sheriff's Office is seeking a Management Analyst to perform a wide-variety of moderate to complex work related to contract administration, grant oversight, and performance measurement activities. This is an excellent opportunity for a self-starter to join a committed team of hard-working, innovative professionals. Essential to the position will be the ability to use independent judgment and effectively collaborate with co-workers. Current goals for this position include transitioning the Sheriff's Office to the County's Contract Management System, tracking and supporting grant activity, and assisting with oversight of performance data. The ideal candidate will have the ability to: Communicate concisely and effectively both orally and in writing, and clearly convey concepts to a non-technical audience in staff reports, worksheets, instructions, and in formal and informal presentations. Represent the Sheriff's Office in interdepartmental and other meetings. Manage small-to-medium-size projects, or portions of larger projects, and participate effectively within a project steering committee to accomplish a collaborative goal. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the performance of required duties. Work with minimal supervision and budget time wisely to meet deadlines and efficiently manage multiple assignments at the same time. Be proactive and receptive to innovative changes and creative solutions. Examples Of Duties: Manage all aspects of the contracts process. Provide oversight and tracking of grant supported services. Facilitate collection of performance measurement data and related reporting processes. Perform research to make suggestions for enhancing existing revenue streams or adding additional sources of revenue. Facilitate various group discussions and training around the contracts process, grant supported services, and performance measurement. Develop and standardize procedures and methods to improve and continuously monitor the efficiency and effectiveness of contract administration, grant management, and performance data analysis. Ensure compliance with State, County, and funding agency regulatory and reporting requirements and applicable laws, regulations, and professional practices related to assigned work areas. Prepare and/or assist in the development of Request for Proposals, contracts, and Board of Supervisor memo's, resolutions, and ordinances. Attend meetings, conferences, workshops, and training sessions and review publications and related materials to become and remain current on principles, practices, and new developments in assigned work areas. Communicate orally, in writing, or through graphic representations and statistical summaries with managers, employees, and representatives of various organizations. Perform related duties as assigned. Qualifications: Education and Experience: Equivalent to graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in business administration, public administration or a related field. Professional administrative experience in government is desired. Knowledge of: Theories, principles, and practices of contract and grant administration for public agencies. Basic principles and practices of the County operations and its administration and organization. Principles of performance measurement. Project and/or program management, analytical processes, and report preparation techniques.Applicable State, and local laws, regulatory codes, ordinances and procedures relevant to assigned area of responsibility. Basic principles, practices, and procedures of funding sources and grant funds disbursement. Recent and on-going developments, current literature, and sources of information related to the assigned area of responsibility. Techniques for effectively representing the Sheriff's Office in contacts with governmental agencies and various business, professional, educational, regulatory, and legislative organizations. Techniques for providing a high level of customer service when dealing with vendors, contractors, and County staff. Skills / Ability to: Perform responsible and difficult administrative work involving the use of independent judgment and personal initiative. Evaluate and develop improvements in operations, procedures, policies, or service delivery methods within assigned area of responsibility. Prepare clear and concise reports, correspondence, policies, procedures, and other written materials. Organize and prioritize a variety of projects and multiple tasks in an effective and timely manner; organize own work, set priorities, and meet critical time deadlines under minimal supervision. Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. Properly interpret and make decisions in accordance with appropriate laws, regulations and policies. Application/Examination: Departmental Promotional Only. Only current San Mateo County employees in the Sheriff's Office with at least six months (1040 hours) of continuous service in a classified regular, probationary, SEIU or AFSCME represented extra-help/term position prior to the final filing date may apply. 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 San Mateo County, 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 Online" button above or below. If you are not on the County's website, please go to http://jobs.smcgov.org/ to apply. Online applications must be received by the Human Resources Department before midnight on the final filing date. ~ RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE ~ Final Filing Date: August 17, 2017 Screening (tentative): Week of August 21, 2017 Panel Interviews (tentative): Week of August 28, 2017 Note: Positions in criminal justice agencies currently required by law to pass background checks are exempted from this bill, and applicants may be required to submit conviction information at the time of application. County of San Mateo is an Equal Opportunity Employer Analyst: Mandy Singh (08042017) (Management Analyst - D181) Application Instructions To learn more about the position and/or to apply, please click the link below. If link is not available, please read the information above for detailed instructions on how to apply.
Job Description Overall Job Objective Job Title: Information Technology Analyst (Open & Promotional) Closing Date/Time: Thu. 08/17/17 11:59 PM Pacific Time Salary: $43.72 - $54.65 Hourly $3,497.60 - $4,372.00 Biweekly $7,578.13 - $9,472.67 Monthly $90,937.60 - $113,672.00 Annually Job Type: Full-Time Location: San Mateo County, California Note: The job announcement was amended on August 3, 2017, specifically the ideal candidate section. San Mateo County's Human Services Agency is seeking a qualified Information Technology Analyst . Under general supervision, the Information Technology Analyst will provide technical analytical support for the department information systems. The incumbent will perform difficult and responsible duties in the following general area: system analysis, application development and enhancement, designated and specialized software systems, hardware and software operations, identification of user requirements, and end-user training and support; management of the operation, maintenance, and upgrading of department-specific applications; serves as technical advisor and liaison to vendors, contractors, and department staff on system applications, software products, services and issues; oversee and guide the work of technical support staff participating in system installation and or enhancement projects; and performs related duties as required; maintaining department web-sites. The ideal candidate will: Have at least five years of increasingly responsible experience in information technology support. Extensive Web based application development, support, and maintenance experiences. Experienced in designing and developing web and client-server application using cutting edge technologies such as JQuery, HTML5, JavaScript, AJAX, .Net (C# and/or VB.Net). Solid knowledge in all phases of the software development life-cycle ranging from requirements gathering, software analysis and design, coding, testing, deployment to maintenance. Extensive knowledge in implementing SQL queries, stored procedures in Oracle and/or Microsoft SQL Server 2012 (or newer) databases. Ability to design and implement database schema. Possess strong analytical skills, a firm sense of accountability and ownership for end-to end project lifecycles. Possess understanding of technical design principles and experience in developing and implementing standards and best practices. Possess outstanding written and verbal communication skills and the ability to interact with diverse technical and non-technical groups spanning all organizational levels. Self-motivated with the ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, and manage changing priorities; Ability to be flexible and work well in a high pressure production environment with changing priorities and frequent "emergency issues". Excellent customer service skills and experience in IT support of a diverse user community. Experience working with vendors as a support professional to drive resolution to issues and establish lifecycle management plans. NOTE: The eligible list generated from this recruitment may be used to fill future extra-help, term, unclassified, and regular classified vacancies. Qualifications: 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 two years of experience in application development and support. Knowledge of: Data processing principles, concepts and terminology; business mathematics; record keeping and filing principles and practices and job planning and prioritizing techniques; operations, purposes, and functions of the application being supported and information needs and requirements of the systems users. Skill/Ability to: Analyze operational and systems problems, evaluate alternatives and reach sound conclusions; use initiative and sound independent judgment within established procedural guidelines to support automation systems; prepare clear, concise and accurate documentation, instructions, correspondence and other written materials; develop and present comprehensive training material for the appropriate area; maintain accurate records and files; organize work, set priorities and meet critical deadlines; establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work; provide support to multiple users of broad based applications; install and support hardware and software used by the department; respond effectively to user problems and needs; plan and coordinate the work of others; communicate effectively, orally and in writing, with both technical and non-technical personnel; analyze user requirements and recommend appropriate data automation products. Application/Examination: Anyone may apply. Current San Mateo County and San Mateo County Superior Court employees with at least six months (1040 hours) of continuous service in a classified regular, probationary, SEIU or AFSCME represented extra-help/term position prior to the final filing date will receive five (5) 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. The examination will consist of an application screening (weight: pass/fail) based on the candidate's 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 San Mateo County, 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 Online' button above or below. If you are not on the County's website, please go to http://jobs.smcgov.org to apply. ~ Tentative Recruitment Schedule ~ Final Filing Date: August 17, 2017 Screening Date: Week of August 21, 2017 Combined Panel Interview: September 12 and/or September 13, 2017 The County of San Mateo does not require job applicants to disclose conviction history information until after the applicant successfully completes all examination phases for the recruitment. All passing applicants will receive instructions by email only from Human Resources staff to complete and submit a conviction history questionnaire online within a specified deadline of two business days. Failure to do so within the timeframe will disqualify you from the rest of the process. Please visit this link at http://hr.smcgov.org/conviction-information-applicants-faqs to find out more information about the conviction history questionnaire so that you can prepare accordingly. Note: Positions in criminal justice agencies currently required by law to pass background checks are exempted from this bill, and applicants may be required to submit conviction information at the time of application. County of San Mateo is an Equal Opportunity Employer Analyst: Arlene Cahill (08022017) (Information Technology Analyst - V235) Keywords: technology, information technology, product support, service desk, application support, human services Application Instructions To learn more about the position and/or to apply, please click the link below. If link is not available, please read the information above for detailed instructions on how to apply.
Aug 03, 2017
Job Description Overall Job Objective Job Title: Information Technology Analyst (Open & Promotional) Closing Date/Time: Thu. 08/17/17 11:59 PM Pacific Time Salary: $43.72 - $54.65 Hourly $3,497.60 - $4,372.00 Biweekly $7,578.13 - $9,472.67 Monthly $90,937.60 - $113,672.00 Annually Job Type: Full-Time Location: San Mateo County, California Note: The job announcement was amended on August 3, 2017, specifically the ideal candidate section. San Mateo County's Human Services Agency is seeking a qualified Information Technology Analyst . Under general supervision, the Information Technology Analyst will provide technical analytical support for the department information systems. The incumbent will perform difficult and responsible duties in the following general area: system analysis, application development and enhancement, designated and specialized software systems, hardware and software operations, identification of user requirements, and end-user training and support; management of the operation, maintenance, and upgrading of department-specific applications; serves as technical advisor and liaison to vendors, contractors, and department staff on system applications, software products, services and issues; oversee and guide the work of technical support staff participating in system installation and or enhancement projects; and performs related duties as required; maintaining department web-sites. The ideal candidate will: Have at least five years of increasingly responsible experience in information technology support. Extensive Web based application development, support, and maintenance experiences. Experienced in designing and developing web and client-server application using cutting edge technologies such as JQuery, HTML5, JavaScript, AJAX, .Net (C# and/or VB.Net). Solid knowledge in all phases of the software development life-cycle ranging from requirements gathering, software analysis and design, coding, testing, deployment to maintenance. Extensive knowledge in implementing SQL queries, stored procedures in Oracle and/or Microsoft SQL Server 2012 (or newer) databases. Ability to design and implement database schema. Possess strong analytical skills, a firm sense of accountability and ownership for end-to end project lifecycles. Possess understanding of technical design principles and experience in developing and implementing standards and best practices. Possess outstanding written and verbal communication skills and the ability to interact with diverse technical and non-technical groups spanning all organizational levels. Self-motivated with the ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, and manage changing priorities; Ability to be flexible and work well in a high pressure production environment with changing priorities and frequent "emergency issues". Excellent customer service skills and experience in IT support of a diverse user community. Experience working with vendors as a support professional to drive resolution to issues and establish lifecycle management plans. NOTE: The eligible list generated from this recruitment may be used to fill future extra-help, term, unclassified, and regular classified vacancies. Qualifications: 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 two years of experience in application development and support. Knowledge of: Data processing principles, concepts and terminology; business mathematics; record keeping and filing principles and practices and job planning and prioritizing techniques; operations, purposes, and functions of the application being supported and information needs and requirements of the systems users. Skill/Ability to: Analyze operational and systems problems, evaluate alternatives and reach sound conclusions; use initiative and sound independent judgment within established procedural guidelines to support automation systems; prepare clear, concise and accurate documentation, instructions, correspondence and other written materials; develop and present comprehensive training material for the appropriate area; maintain accurate records and files; organize work, set priorities and meet critical deadlines; establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work; provide support to multiple users of broad based applications; install and support hardware and software used by the department; respond effectively to user problems and needs; plan and coordinate the work of others; communicate effectively, orally and in writing, with both technical and non-technical personnel; analyze user requirements and recommend appropriate data automation products. Application/Examination: Anyone may apply. Current San Mateo County and San Mateo County Superior Court employees with at least six months (1040 hours) of continuous service in a classified regular, probationary, SEIU or AFSCME represented extra-help/term position prior to the final filing date will receive five (5) 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. The examination will consist of an application screening (weight: pass/fail) based on the candidate's 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 San Mateo County, 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 Online' button above or below. If you are not on the County's website, please go to http://jobs.smcgov.org to apply. ~ Tentative Recruitment Schedule ~ Final Filing Date: August 17, 2017 Screening Date: Week of August 21, 2017 Combined Panel Interview: September 12 and/or September 13, 2017 The County of San Mateo does not require job applicants to disclose conviction history information until after the applicant successfully completes all examination phases for the recruitment. All passing applicants will receive instructions by email only from Human Resources staff to complete and submit a conviction history questionnaire online within a specified deadline of two business days. Failure to do so within the timeframe will disqualify you from the rest of the process. Please visit this link at http://hr.smcgov.org/conviction-information-applicants-faqs to find out more information about the conviction history questionnaire so that you can prepare accordingly. Note: Positions in criminal justice agencies currently required by law to pass background checks are exempted from this bill, and applicants may be required to submit conviction information at the time of application. County of San Mateo is an Equal Opportunity Employer Analyst: Arlene Cahill (08022017) (Information Technology Analyst - V235) Keywords: technology, information technology, product support, service desk, application support, human services Application Instructions To learn more about the position and/or to apply, please click the link below. If link is not available, please read the information above for detailed instructions on how to apply.
Job Description Overall Job Objective Job Title: Peer Support Worker I/II-Part-Time-Spanish Speaking Preferred (Open & Promotional) Closing Date/Time: Tue. 08/22/17 11:59 PM Pacific Time Salary: $20.50 - $28.29 Hourly Job Type: Part-Time Location: San Mateo County, California Make a difference in someone's life and in your community! The County of San Mateo Health System's Behavioral Health and Recovery Services Division has a rewarding opportunity for an experienced individual to join our team as a Peer Support Worker I/II-Part-Time-Spanish Speaking Preferred. Be part of our multi-disciplinary team; offer peer supportive and recovery-based services; assist with meeting and engaging mental health consumers in support of their recovery goals; support clients and their families in all phases of recovery; provide wellness/recovery and educational services; lead Wellness and Recovery skill groups; and assist clients in connecting to community-based resources. The current vacancy is part-time; it is in the Coastside Behavioral Health and Recovery Services Outpatient Clinic located in Half Moon Bay, CA, but will travel throughout the County to transport clients, attend meetings, conduct home visits, and rarely travel to neighboring counties as needed. This Peer Support Worker will bring their own consumer perspective to help engage clients in their recovery; will provide support and advocacy; support achievement of their goals; and help clients and their families cope with mental illness, co-occurring substance use and/or physical illness. The Peer Support Worker will work with a culturally diverse population and provide services to clients and families with limited English speaking proficiency. Population served represents a diverse community; and a specific focus is on providing services that meet cultural and language needs of the client and families being served in a rural community, from Half Moon Bay to Pescadero. This community also has a large immigrant and migrant seasonal farm worker population. As directed by case managers, the Peer Support Worker will conduct home visits to provide practical assistance to clients in their homes enabling them to reside in the community; transport clients to and from their medical and/or mental health appointments; assist clients in making follow-up appointments; and make reminder calls about appointments. Additionally, shopping for groceries and other necessities with clients, or purchasing needed items for clinic groups. Working within the multi-disciplinary team, the Peer Support Worker will assist in activities that enhance wellness and engage clients in their recovery; will assist clients in achieving their goals, obtaining benefits, and accessing medical care; teach and coach clients to access community resources, develop independent living skills such as shopping, using public transportation, and engaging in social and recreational activities; and work with clients to develop Wellness, Recovery Action Plans (WRAP). The Ideal Candidate will be: A consumer of mental health services. Experienced using their knowledge gained through life experience as a consumer of mental health services to provide peer support services for people with mental illness and/or co-occurring challenges of substance use and/or other physical illness. Educated and/or experienced as a peer coach for people living with mental illness and/or co-occurring challenges of substance abuse and other physical illness. Knowledgeable about community resources and advocating for resources and services for individuals living with mental illness and/or co-occurring substance abuse and other physical illness and their families. Effective in written and oral communication and interaction with individuals living with mental illness and/or co-occurring substance abuse and other physical illness and their families and also from diverse communities. Able to accurately record notes from client contacts through an electronic medical record system. Experienced in using cross-cultural or bilingual skills to engage a diverse community. Experienced in driving/transporting clients to appointments. Basic computer skills. Have sound judgment with ability to follow chain of command protocols for communication. Fluent in Spanish; preferred not required. Salary: Peer Support Worker I: $20.50 - $25.62 Hourly Peer Support Worker II: $22.64 - $28.29 Hourly DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS Peer Support Worker I is the entry level class in the series. Initially under close supervision, incumbents learn the duties associated with the position and the client population served. Incumbents receive on-the-job training and perform specific assignments of a well-defined and limited nature. As experience is gained, there is greater independence of action within established guidelines. This class is flexibly staffed with Peer Support Worker II and incumbents may advance to the higher level after gaining experience and demonstrating proficiency which meet the qualifications of the higher level class. Peer Support Worker II is the experienced level class in the series. Employees are able to perform the full range of duties required of the classification and have significant latitude for independent judgment. Employees exercise considerable discretion in determining work priorities as well as methods of completing their assignments. Positions in this series are further distinguished by the ability to meet the experience requirements required by the funding sources related to the assigned unit or program. NOTE: The eligible list generated from this recruitment may be used to fill future extra-help, term, unclassified, and regular classified vacancies. Examples Of Duties: Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Welcome and develop rapport with clients, establish contacts, liaison with members of the community served and interpret community needs and cultural patterns to multi-disciplinary team members. Provide educational materials to the clientele served including, schedule, arrange, and assist in the facilitation of educational programs and activities to support client health/wellness, recovery, self-sufficiency and other goals. Prepare various reports or correspondence; maintain accurate documentation on electronic medical record system, in addition to files related to client relations and other activities. May perform a wide variety of general clerical duties; coordinate calendars and make appointments; arrange for necessary materials to be available for operations; respond to requests for information; assist public at front counter and direct public to appropriate locations/staff, and order and maintain office and other related supplies. Act as a peer advocate. Provide outreach to clients to engage them in services and overcome barriers to participation in Behavioral Health and Recovery Services. Conduct one on one or group sessions with consumers and/or families to collect data for screenings, applications, records, and needs assessments. Work with multi-disciplinary team to develop and maintain clients' development plans. Assist peers and/or family members in tracking and implementing recovery and wellness goals; offer support, encouragement and hope, and model effective coping and self-help strategies. Serve as coach to teach consumers and family members how to function more independently and how to find and access community resources. Monitor and engage clients for assigned client groups. Develop and/or organize educational and informational materials for outreach activities. Serve on various related committees and attend meetings. Assist clients in a wide variety of daily living activities such as completing applications and forms, providing transportation, and navigating support service systems. May act as an interpreter in contacts involving non-English speaking residents and provide translation services as needed. Assist with access/linkage to community resources such as housing, transportation, education, and employment. Perform related duties as assigned. Qualifications: Funding Qualifications: Must be a consumer of mental health services to meet the Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) funding requirement. Driver License : Minimum knowledge of and skill in using public transportation. Some positions require possession of a class C California driver license or the ability to provide suitable transportation, as approved by the appointing authority. Education and Experience: Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and skills is qualifying. Knowledge of: Problems, needs, attitudes and behavior patterns of the client population and of the total community served. Identification of social and community resources and how to connect individuals to these resources. Techniques for group and individual peer support and coaching. Basic case management processes. Perform clerical support work with accuracy, speed, and minimal supervision. Techniques for effectively representing the County in contacts with the general public, other agencies, community groups, and various business, professional, educational, and regulatory organizations. Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public, clientele, and staff. Basic recordkeeping principles and practices. Modern office practices, methods, and computer equipment and applications related to the work. Awareness and understanding of basic cultural values and strengths of the Spanish-speaking community. Skill/Ability to: Address the client population's unique needs in a culturally sensitive manner. Relate and communicate effectively with the multi-disciplinary team and the community served. Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective relationships with clients, their families and/or caregivers and others contacted in the course of work. Learn and understand the organization and operation of the assigned department and program. Respond to and effectively prioritize multiple phone calls and requests for service. File materials alphabetically, chronologically, and numerically. Use English effectively to communicate in person, over the telephone, and in writing. Interpret and apply administrative and departmental policies and procedures; interpret agency programs and policies to members of the community served. Organize, maintain, and update office database and records systems. Organize own work, set priorities, and meet critical time deadlines. Enter and retrieve data from a computer with sufficient speed and accuracy to perform assigned work. Use tact, initiative, prudence, and independent judgment within general policy, procedural, and legal guidelines. Write clear and comprehensive reports. Maintain confidentiality. Stand and walk for extended periods of time and lift and carry equipment and supplies used in the course of the work. Physical Demands: Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and use standard office equipment, including a computer and medical equipment; vision to assess emergency situations, including medical incidents and to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person, before groups, and over the telephone. Depending on assignment frequent standing in work areas and walking between work areas may be required. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard, typewriter keyboard, or calculator and to operate standard office and medical equipment. Positions in this classification occasionally bend, stoop, kneel, reach, push, and pull drawers open and closed to retrieve and file information. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects up to 45 pounds. Environmental Elements: Employees primarily work in an office environment with moderate noise levels and controlled temperature conditions. Employees may work outdoors and are occasionally exposed to loud noise levels and cold and/or hot temperatures. Incumbents may be exposed to blood and body fluids necessitating calling 911. Employees may interact with members of the public or with staff in a highly emotional setting while interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures. Application/Examination: Open and Promotional. Anyone may apply. Current San Mateo County and San Mateo County Superior Court employees with at least six months (1040 hours) of continuous service in a classified regular, probationary, SEIU or AFSCME represented 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 San Mateo County, 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 Online" button above or below. If you are not on the County's website, please go to http://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** Application Filing Deadline: August 22, 2017 Application Screening: August 29, 2017 Panel/Department Interview: September 7, 2017 The County of San Mateo does not require job applicants to disclose conviction history information until after the applicant successfully completes all examination phases for the recruitment. All passing applicants will receive instructions by email only from Human Resources staff to complete and submit a conviction history questionnaire online within a specified deadline of two business days. Failure to do so within the timeframe will disqualify you from the rest of the process. Please visit this link at http://hr.smcgov.org/conviction-information-applicants-faqs to find out more information about the conviction history questionnaire so that you can prepare accordingly. Note: Positions in criminal justice agencies currently required by law to pass background checks are exempted from this bill, and applicants may be required to submit conviction information at the time of application. County of San Mateo is an Equal Opportunity Employer . HR Contact: Carolyn Burns (080117) - Peer Support Worker I (G116) Keywords: mental health, community worker, counseling, peer, bilingual, behavioral health, peer support Application Instructions To learn more about the position and/or to apply, please click the link below. If link is not available, please read the information above for detailed instructions on how to apply.
Aug 02, 2017
Job Description Overall Job Objective Job Title: Peer Support Worker I/II-Part-Time-Spanish Speaking Preferred (Open & Promotional) Closing Date/Time: Tue. 08/22/17 11:59 PM Pacific Time Salary: $20.50 - $28.29 Hourly Job Type: Part-Time Location: San Mateo County, California Make a difference in someone's life and in your community! The County of San Mateo Health System's Behavioral Health and Recovery Services Division has a rewarding opportunity for an experienced individual to join our team as a Peer Support Worker I/II-Part-Time-Spanish Speaking Preferred. Be part of our multi-disciplinary team; offer peer supportive and recovery-based services; assist with meeting and engaging mental health consumers in support of their recovery goals; support clients and their families in all phases of recovery; provide wellness/recovery and educational services; lead Wellness and Recovery skill groups; and assist clients in connecting to community-based resources. The current vacancy is part-time; it is in the Coastside Behavioral Health and Recovery Services Outpatient Clinic located in Half Moon Bay, CA, but will travel throughout the County to transport clients, attend meetings, conduct home visits, and rarely travel to neighboring counties as needed. This Peer Support Worker will bring their own consumer perspective to help engage clients in their recovery; will provide support and advocacy; support achievement of their goals; and help clients and their families cope with mental illness, co-occurring substance use and/or physical illness. The Peer Support Worker will work with a culturally diverse population and provide services to clients and families with limited English speaking proficiency. Population served represents a diverse community; and a specific focus is on providing services that meet cultural and language needs of the client and families being served in a rural community, from Half Moon Bay to Pescadero. This community also has a large immigrant and migrant seasonal farm worker population. As directed by case managers, the Peer Support Worker will conduct home visits to provide practical assistance to clients in their homes enabling them to reside in the community; transport clients to and from their medical and/or mental health appointments; assist clients in making follow-up appointments; and make reminder calls about appointments. Additionally, shopping for groceries and other necessities with clients, or purchasing needed items for clinic groups. Working within the multi-disciplinary team, the Peer Support Worker will assist in activities that enhance wellness and engage clients in their recovery; will assist clients in achieving their goals, obtaining benefits, and accessing medical care; teach and coach clients to access community resources, develop independent living skills such as shopping, using public transportation, and engaging in social and recreational activities; and work with clients to develop Wellness, Recovery Action Plans (WRAP). The Ideal Candidate will be: A consumer of mental health services. Experienced using their knowledge gained through life experience as a consumer of mental health services to provide peer support services for people with mental illness and/or co-occurring challenges of substance use and/or other physical illness. Educated and/or experienced as a peer coach for people living with mental illness and/or co-occurring challenges of substance abuse and other physical illness. Knowledgeable about community resources and advocating for resources and services for individuals living with mental illness and/or co-occurring substance abuse and other physical illness and their families. Effective in written and oral communication and interaction with individuals living with mental illness and/or co-occurring substance abuse and other physical illness and their families and also from diverse communities. Able to accurately record notes from client contacts through an electronic medical record system. Experienced in using cross-cultural or bilingual skills to engage a diverse community. Experienced in driving/transporting clients to appointments. Basic computer skills. Have sound judgment with ability to follow chain of command protocols for communication. Fluent in Spanish; preferred not required. Salary: Peer Support Worker I: $20.50 - $25.62 Hourly Peer Support Worker II: $22.64 - $28.29 Hourly DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS Peer Support Worker I is the entry level class in the series. Initially under close supervision, incumbents learn the duties associated with the position and the client population served. Incumbents receive on-the-job training and perform specific assignments of a well-defined and limited nature. As experience is gained, there is greater independence of action within established guidelines. This class is flexibly staffed with Peer Support Worker II and incumbents may advance to the higher level after gaining experience and demonstrating proficiency which meet the qualifications of the higher level class. Peer Support Worker II is the experienced level class in the series. Employees are able to perform the full range of duties required of the classification and have significant latitude for independent judgment. Employees exercise considerable discretion in determining work priorities as well as methods of completing their assignments. Positions in this series are further distinguished by the ability to meet the experience requirements required by the funding sources related to the assigned unit or program. NOTE: The eligible list generated from this recruitment may be used to fill future extra-help, term, unclassified, and regular classified vacancies. Examples Of Duties: Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Welcome and develop rapport with clients, establish contacts, liaison with members of the community served and interpret community needs and cultural patterns to multi-disciplinary team members. Provide educational materials to the clientele served including, schedule, arrange, and assist in the facilitation of educational programs and activities to support client health/wellness, recovery, self-sufficiency and other goals. Prepare various reports or correspondence; maintain accurate documentation on electronic medical record system, in addition to files related to client relations and other activities. May perform a wide variety of general clerical duties; coordinate calendars and make appointments; arrange for necessary materials to be available for operations; respond to requests for information; assist public at front counter and direct public to appropriate locations/staff, and order and maintain office and other related supplies. Act as a peer advocate. Provide outreach to clients to engage them in services and overcome barriers to participation in Behavioral Health and Recovery Services. Conduct one on one or group sessions with consumers and/or families to collect data for screenings, applications, records, and needs assessments. Work with multi-disciplinary team to develop and maintain clients' development plans. Assist peers and/or family members in tracking and implementing recovery and wellness goals; offer support, encouragement and hope, and model effective coping and self-help strategies. Serve as coach to teach consumers and family members how to function more independently and how to find and access community resources. Monitor and engage clients for assigned client groups. Develop and/or organize educational and informational materials for outreach activities. Serve on various related committees and attend meetings. Assist clients in a wide variety of daily living activities such as completing applications and forms, providing transportation, and navigating support service systems. May act as an interpreter in contacts involving non-English speaking residents and provide translation services as needed. Assist with access/linkage to community resources such as housing, transportation, education, and employment. Perform related duties as assigned. Qualifications: Funding Qualifications: Must be a consumer of mental health services to meet the Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) funding requirement. Driver License : Minimum knowledge of and skill in using public transportation. Some positions require possession of a class C California driver license or the ability to provide suitable transportation, as approved by the appointing authority. Education and Experience: Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and skills is qualifying. Knowledge of: Problems, needs, attitudes and behavior patterns of the client population and of the total community served. Identification of social and community resources and how to connect individuals to these resources. Techniques for group and individual peer support and coaching. Basic case management processes. Perform clerical support work with accuracy, speed, and minimal supervision. Techniques for effectively representing the County in contacts with the general public, other agencies, community groups, and various business, professional, educational, and regulatory organizations. Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public, clientele, and staff. Basic recordkeeping principles and practices. Modern office practices, methods, and computer equipment and applications related to the work. Awareness and understanding of basic cultural values and strengths of the Spanish-speaking community. Skill/Ability to: Address the client population's unique needs in a culturally sensitive manner. Relate and communicate effectively with the multi-disciplinary team and the community served. Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective relationships with clients, their families and/or caregivers and others contacted in the course of work. Learn and understand the organization and operation of the assigned department and program. Respond to and effectively prioritize multiple phone calls and requests for service. File materials alphabetically, chronologically, and numerically. Use English effectively to communicate in person, over the telephone, and in writing. Interpret and apply administrative and departmental policies and procedures; interpret agency programs and policies to members of the community served. Organize, maintain, and update office database and records systems. Organize own work, set priorities, and meet critical time deadlines. Enter and retrieve data from a computer with sufficient speed and accuracy to perform assigned work. Use tact, initiative, prudence, and independent judgment within general policy, procedural, and legal guidelines. Write clear and comprehensive reports. Maintain confidentiality. Stand and walk for extended periods of time and lift and carry equipment and supplies used in the course of the work. Physical Demands: Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and use standard office equipment, including a computer and medical equipment; vision to assess emergency situations, including medical incidents and to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person, before groups, and over the telephone. Depending on assignment frequent standing in work areas and walking between work areas may be required. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard, typewriter keyboard, or calculator and to operate standard office and medical equipment. Positions in this classification occasionally bend, stoop, kneel, reach, push, and pull drawers open and closed to retrieve and file information. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects up to 45 pounds. Environmental Elements: Employees primarily work in an office environment with moderate noise levels and controlled temperature conditions. Employees may work outdoors and are occasionally exposed to loud noise levels and cold and/or hot temperatures. Incumbents may be exposed to blood and body fluids necessitating calling 911. Employees may interact with members of the public or with staff in a highly emotional setting while interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures. Application/Examination: Open and Promotional. Anyone may apply. Current San Mateo County and San Mateo County Superior Court employees with at least six months (1040 hours) of continuous service in a classified regular, probationary, SEIU or AFSCME represented 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 San Mateo County, 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 Online" button above or below. If you are not on the County's website, please go to http://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** Application Filing Deadline: August 22, 2017 Application Screening: August 29, 2017 Panel/Department Interview: September 7, 2017 The County of San Mateo does not require job applicants to disclose conviction history information until after the applicant successfully completes all examination phases for the recruitment. All passing applicants will receive instructions by email only from Human Resources staff to complete and submit a conviction history questionnaire online within a specified deadline of two business days. Failure to do so within the timeframe will disqualify you from the rest of the process. Please visit this link at http://hr.smcgov.org/conviction-information-applicants-faqs to find out more information about the conviction history questionnaire so that you can prepare accordingly. Note: Positions in criminal justice agencies currently required by law to pass background checks are exempted from this bill, and applicants may be required to submit conviction information at the time of application. County of San Mateo is an Equal Opportunity Employer . HR Contact: Carolyn Burns (080117) - Peer Support Worker I (G116) Keywords: mental health, community worker, counseling, peer, bilingual, behavioral health, peer support Application Instructions To learn more about the position and/or to apply, please click the link below. If link is not available, please read the information above for detailed instructions on how to apply.
Job Description Overall Job Objective Job Title: Administrative Secretary III-Limited Term (Open) Closing Date/Time: Continuous Salary: $27.50 - $34.36 Hourly $2,200.00 - $2,748.80 Biweekly $4,766.67 - $5,955.73 Monthly Job Type: Extra Help - Agile (Limited Term) Location: San Mateo County, California The County of San Mateo Health System's Public Health, Policy and Planning Division (PHPP) is seeking a well-qualified individual for the position of Administrative Secretary III-Limited Term . Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Creating and standardizing operating procedures and protocols for: Policy and procedure updates and maintenance communication standards, ordering and procurement, payroll and personnel standards other administrative functions as needed Provide secretarial and administrative support for the executive leadership and other Program managers within PHPP. Support HIV community board commission meetings and efforts With peer ASIII, provides support and backup support for: Narrative and statistical reports on a variety of administrative issues, and assists in the preparation, organization, and workflow charts. Confidential, technical and specialized office support work, relating specifically to payroll, human resources, benefits administration and employee relations activities for multiple Health System divisions (Public Health, Policy and Planning/PHPP, Health Administration, Health IT/HIT, LEAP, Communications, and Emergency Medical Services Administration/EMS), which may require the use of independent judgment and the application of technical skills. Examples of tasks are: Process time reporting forms and reports, verifying information and calculations On/Off-board employees and assist management with the process Confer with human resources and departmental staff regarding specified human resources and/or employee relations matters, including Civil Service Rules, MOU provisions and related policies and procedures. Understands, interprets, and communicates Employee Relations policies, a variety of Memorandums of Understanding, and civil service rules and develops policies and procedures for the Division. Compose communication for employees to attend HR events Research and gather personnel related information from a variety of sources, organizing and maintaining files of a confidential nature, and compiling fiscal information for budgetary and planning needs. Supports management with projects such as TB and N95 screening coordination, translation and recording messaging during flu season and other county-wide events, and taking on the role of Charitable Contribution Coordinator. Collection and reconciliation of Public Health Laboratory (PHL) payments. The daily process includes logging and preparing the finds for deposit. Responsible for applying the payments against the invoices in the PHL Telcor software to ensure accurate billing. Requests for interior design/remodeling. Administrative and customer support for the Animal Control and Licensing Programs. Examples of duties are: Answer customer inquiries regarding AC&L Programs Process Public Record requests Special short-term projects as assigned Acts as back up to the Administrative Assistant II, including back up for supervision of a MOA II. Independently initiates correspondence, organizes and maintains files, handles logistics for meetings including reserving meeting rooms, preparing agendas, compiling handouts, and taking and transcribing the minutes, purchasing materials and supplies, and processes requests for reimbursement. Maintenance of Health Officers' monetary annual allowance. Provides information and resolves complaints using judgment, interpretation and application of policies and procedures. Provide direction to office support staff and management in reviewing work for format, accuracy and consistency. The current vacancy is a limited term, at-will position. Limited Term Employees are assigned to assignments not to exceed three years. They receive medical and dental benefits, similar to regular employees, and a defined contribution retirement plan. The eligible list generated from this recruitment may be used to fill future extra-help, term, unclassified, and regular classified vacancies. Examples Of Duties: Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Receive and screen visitors and telephone calls; provide factual information which may require the interpretation of policies and procedures; take messages or refer callers to the proper persons. Research and compile a variety of informational materials from sources both inside and outside the office; summarize such information as directed. Open and sort mail and attach pertinent back-up materials; process outgoing mail as required. Type drafts and a wide variety of finished documents from notes, brief instructions, or printed materials; may use word processing equipment and input or retrieve data and prepare reports using an on-line or personal computer system. Initiate specified correspondence independently for signature by appropriate management, supervisory or professional staff; review finished material for completeness, accuracy, format, compliance with policies and procedures, and appropriate English usage. Organize and maintain various office files, including personnel and tickler files; purge files as required. Assist with the development and administration of the division budget; may prepare or maintain statistical, fiscal, payroll, or administrative processes. Follow up on projects, transmit information, and keep informed of division activities. Schedule and arrange meetings. Organize own work, set priorities and meet critical deadlines. Attend meetings involving regular contact with governmental officials, the County Board of Supervisors or Commission members, representatives of business or community members, the public and all levels of County personnel to exchange information and explain administrative policy and procedures. May provide lead direction to office support staff; may instruct staff in work procedures and/or review work for format, accuracy and consistency. Perform related duties as assigned. Application/Examination: If you are interested in being considered for this limited term position the following items must be submitted via e-mail: Cover letter with responses to Supplemental Questions (maximum of 2 pages) Resume Supplemental Questions: Describe your experience performing complex administrative duties in providing support to executive-level management, such as scheduling and coordinating all details for meetings, composing correspondence and other written materials, and creating presentations and reports. Describe your experience performing personnel functions, such as processing/on-boarding new employees and processing/off-boarding employees that are ending employment. Describe the computer software you are proficient in and indicate the types of documents you have produced. Detail how you keep track of multiple tasks in a position that requires impeccable organization to meet varying deadlines. Describe how you ensure the timeliness, accuracy, and completeness of your work. Provide a work-related example that best demonstrates your ability to manage projects, problem solve and work independently when you had to be creative about finding the information you needed. Describe the steps you took and the project outcome. Please include the words " Administrative Secretary III-Limited Term Position " in the subject line of email submission. All submitted materials must be in a Word or PDF format. Please submit the above listed materials via email to: Anessa Farber, Financial Services Manager afarber@smcgov.org Application materials will be reviewed as they are received and well-qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview. Apply immediately. Application materials will be accepted until position is filled. This posting is open on a continuous basis and selection may be made at any time within the process. NOTE: Application materials are only accepted via e-mail. Materials sent via regular mail and/or fax will not be accepted. Submittals that do not include all required elements (cover letter with responses to supplemental questions and a resume) will not be considered. The County of San Mateo does not require job applicants to disclose conviction history information until after the applicant successfully completes all examination phases for the recruitment. All passing applicants will receive instructions by email only from Human Resources staff to complete and submit a conviction history questionnaire online within a specified deadline of two business days. Failure to do so within the timeframe will disqualify you from the rest of the process. Please visit this link at http://hr.smcgov.org/conviction-information-applicants-faqs to find out more information about the conviction history questionnaire so that you can prepare accordingly. Note: Positions in criminal justice agencies currently required by law to pass background checks are exempted from this bill, and applicants may be required to submit conviction information at the time of application. San Mateo County is an Equal Opportunity Employer Application Instructions To learn more about the position and/or to apply, please click the link below. If link is not available, please read the information above for detailed instructions on how to apply.
Jul 21, 2017
Job Description Overall Job Objective Job Title: Administrative Secretary III-Limited Term (Open) Closing Date/Time: Continuous Salary: $27.50 - $34.36 Hourly $2,200.00 - $2,748.80 Biweekly $4,766.67 - $5,955.73 Monthly Job Type: Extra Help - Agile (Limited Term) Location: San Mateo County, California The County of San Mateo Health System's Public Health, Policy and Planning Division (PHPP) is seeking a well-qualified individual for the position of Administrative Secretary III-Limited Term . Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Creating and standardizing operating procedures and protocols for: Policy and procedure updates and maintenance communication standards, ordering and procurement, payroll and personnel standards other administrative functions as needed Provide secretarial and administrative support for the executive leadership and other Program managers within PHPP. Support HIV community board commission meetings and efforts With peer ASIII, provides support and backup support for: Narrative and statistical reports on a variety of administrative issues, and assists in the preparation, organization, and workflow charts. Confidential, technical and specialized office support work, relating specifically to payroll, human resources, benefits administration and employee relations activities for multiple Health System divisions (Public Health, Policy and Planning/PHPP, Health Administration, Health IT/HIT, LEAP, Communications, and Emergency Medical Services Administration/EMS), which may require the use of independent judgment and the application of technical skills. Examples of tasks are: Process time reporting forms and reports, verifying information and calculations On/Off-board employees and assist management with the process Confer with human resources and departmental staff regarding specified human resources and/or employee relations matters, including Civil Service Rules, MOU provisions and related policies and procedures. Understands, interprets, and communicates Employee Relations policies, a variety of Memorandums of Understanding, and civil service rules and develops policies and procedures for the Division. Compose communication for employees to attend HR events Research and gather personnel related information from a variety of sources, organizing and maintaining files of a confidential nature, and compiling fiscal information for budgetary and planning needs. Supports management with projects such as TB and N95 screening coordination, translation and recording messaging during flu season and other county-wide events, and taking on the role of Charitable Contribution Coordinator. Collection and reconciliation of Public Health Laboratory (PHL) payments. The daily process includes logging and preparing the finds for deposit. Responsible for applying the payments against the invoices in the PHL Telcor software to ensure accurate billing. Requests for interior design/remodeling. Administrative and customer support for the Animal Control and Licensing Programs. Examples of duties are: Answer customer inquiries regarding AC&L Programs Process Public Record requests Special short-term projects as assigned Acts as back up to the Administrative Assistant II, including back up for supervision of a MOA II. Independently initiates correspondence, organizes and maintains files, handles logistics for meetings including reserving meeting rooms, preparing agendas, compiling handouts, and taking and transcribing the minutes, purchasing materials and supplies, and processes requests for reimbursement. Maintenance of Health Officers' monetary annual allowance. Provides information and resolves complaints using judgment, interpretation and application of policies and procedures. Provide direction to office support staff and management in reviewing work for format, accuracy and consistency. The current vacancy is a limited term, at-will position. Limited Term Employees are assigned to assignments not to exceed three years. They receive medical and dental benefits, similar to regular employees, and a defined contribution retirement plan. The eligible list generated from this recruitment may be used to fill future extra-help, term, unclassified, and regular classified vacancies. Examples Of Duties: Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Receive and screen visitors and telephone calls; provide factual information which may require the interpretation of policies and procedures; take messages or refer callers to the proper persons. Research and compile a variety of informational materials from sources both inside and outside the office; summarize such information as directed. Open and sort mail and attach pertinent back-up materials; process outgoing mail as required. Type drafts and a wide variety of finished documents from notes, brief instructions, or printed materials; may use word processing equipment and input or retrieve data and prepare reports using an on-line or personal computer system. Initiate specified correspondence independently for signature by appropriate management, supervisory or professional staff; review finished material for completeness, accuracy, format, compliance with policies and procedures, and appropriate English usage. Organize and maintain various office files, including personnel and tickler files; purge files as required. Assist with the development and administration of the division budget; may prepare or maintain statistical, fiscal, payroll, or administrative processes. Follow up on projects, transmit information, and keep informed of division activities. Schedule and arrange meetings. Organize own work, set priorities and meet critical deadlines. Attend meetings involving regular contact with governmental officials, the County Board of Supervisors or Commission members, representatives of business or community members, the public and all levels of County personnel to exchange information and explain administrative policy and procedures. May provide lead direction to office support staff; may instruct staff in work procedures and/or review work for format, accuracy and consistency. Perform related duties as assigned. Application/Examination: If you are interested in being considered for this limited term position the following items must be submitted via e-mail: Cover letter with responses to Supplemental Questions (maximum of 2 pages) Resume Supplemental Questions: Describe your experience performing complex administrative duties in providing support to executive-level management, such as scheduling and coordinating all details for meetings, composing correspondence and other written materials, and creating presentations and reports. Describe your experience performing personnel functions, such as processing/on-boarding new employees and processing/off-boarding employees that are ending employment. Describe the computer software you are proficient in and indicate the types of documents you have produced. Detail how you keep track of multiple tasks in a position that requires impeccable organization to meet varying deadlines. Describe how you ensure the timeliness, accuracy, and completeness of your work. Provide a work-related example that best demonstrates your ability to manage projects, problem solve and work independently when you had to be creative about finding the information you needed. Describe the steps you took and the project outcome. Please include the words " Administrative Secretary III-Limited Term Position " in the subject line of email submission. All submitted materials must be in a Word or PDF format. Please submit the above listed materials via email to: Anessa Farber, Financial Services Manager afarber@smcgov.org Application materials will be reviewed as they are received and well-qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview. Apply immediately. Application materials will be accepted until position is filled. This posting is open on a continuous basis and selection may be made at any time within the process. NOTE: Application materials are only accepted via e-mail. Materials sent via regular mail and/or fax will not be accepted. Submittals that do not include all required elements (cover letter with responses to supplemental questions and a resume) will not be considered. The County of San Mateo does not require job applicants to disclose conviction history information until after the applicant successfully completes all examination phases for the recruitment. All passing applicants will receive instructions by email only from Human Resources staff to complete and submit a conviction history questionnaire online within a specified deadline of two business days. Failure to do so within the timeframe will disqualify you from the rest of the process. Please visit this link at http://hr.smcgov.org/conviction-information-applicants-faqs to find out more information about the conviction history questionnaire so that you can prepare accordingly. Note: Positions in criminal justice agencies currently required by law to pass background checks are exempted from this bill, and applicants may be required to submit conviction information at the time of application. San Mateo County is an Equal Opportunity Employer Application Instructions To learn more about the position and/or to apply, please click the link below. If link is not available, please read the information above for detailed instructions on how to apply.
Job Description Overall Job Objective Job Title: Public Health Nurse-Black Infant Health Consultant-Prenatal to Three Program (Open & Promotional) Closing Date/Time: Continuous Salary: $53.50 - $63.24 Hourly $4,280.00 - $5,059.20 Biweekly $9,273.33 - $10,961.60 Monthly $111,280.00 - $131,539.20 Annually Job Type: Full-Time Location: San Mateo County, California Note: This recruitment schedule was amended on July 31, 2017 to extend the Final Filing Date. This recruitment has been changed to "Continuous." San Mateo County's Health System is seeking a qualified and experienced Public Health Nurse (PHN) to work in the Prenatal to Three Program (PTT) within its Family Health Services Division. The PHN will be a nurse consultant for the Black Infant Health (BIH) Program and will provide outreach and case management support to pregnant and parenting women, specifically engaging families within the Pacific Islander (PI) Community. The Prenatal to Three Public Health Nurse engages in activities that promote public health concepts by joining with at risk families to raise healthy children. Activities include home visiting services and community outreach to families with children ages 0-5 years of age in order to promote increased family functioning, improved parent-child interactions and support child growth and development. The Prenatal to Three Public Health Nurse collaborates with other community members and organizations to identify and reduce barriers to seeking health care, improve birth outcomes and reduce health disparities in at risk communities, enhance parenting skills, reduce family stressors and increase family supports, as well as participation in other activities that support the work of the Family Health Services Division. This PHN will be assigned as a consultant to BIH program participants where the primary case manager is a Community Program Specialist/Senior Community Worker . Additionally, the PHN will provide outreach and engagement efforts to support pregnant and parenting women within the Pacific Islander Community living in San Mateo County. The ideal candidate for the Public Health Nurse-Black Infant Health Consultant- Prenatal to Three Program position has experience and/or possesses the following: Providing home visiting support for high-risk clients, including linkages and referrals; and completing all required documentation and data collection. Conducting health assessments, identifying medical priorities, and assessing health risk for Prenatal to Three Program and Black Infant Health clients. Identifying appropriate medical services and health resources in the community. Coordinating referrals to existing community programs and Behavioral Health and Recovery Services, including substance and alcohol abuse treatment. Supporting families with young children to develop goals, identify goal-related activities, and assist clients to evaluate their progress. Providing education, support and referral resources to assist families with young children in reaching their identified goals. Consulting and collaborating with other professionals involved in providing services to families and young children. Using a variety of screening tools including the ASQ/ASQ-SE, HITS & EPPDS. Understands/supports the Touchpoints model and apply it to work with, parents, children, team members and other professionals. Experience with Reflective Practice and Motivational Interviewing. Understands Trauma Informed Care / Adverse Childhood Experiences. Maintains clear effective, open communication with colleagues, community members and other professionals involved with providing services to families, women and children. Knowledge of cultural health values of African American and/or Pacific Islander communities. In addition to the above, the incumbent will collaborate with other County programs and community-based resources, possesses excellent assessment skills and independent problem solving ability. Also, knowledge of and familiarity with use of electronic health records (EHR) is preferred. Note: The list of eligible candidates established from this recruitment may be used to fill any future permanent (benefited) or extra-help (non-benefited/temporary) vacancies. Examples Of Duties: Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Participates in monthly case conference and consultation with BIH Program staff to assist in the development of comprehensive case management and collaborative care. Attends training sessions, conferences and conference calls. Works closely with co-workers to increase clinical knowledge base of staff and provide resources as needed. During home visits, assess the health, physical, emotional, social and environmental needs of families and young children through history taking, observation and screening. Develop client identified plan of care including goals, activities to reach goals and evaluate outcomes with client. Counsel, teach, and coordinate health and social services provided to families including breastfeeding support and family planning. Develop therapeutic relationships that utilize the concepts of the Touchpoints relational and developmental model. Plan/Provide groups and classes with a focus on parenting skills and child development, prenatal and postpartum care. Provide anticipatory guidance to parents of young children in home visiting and group environments. Work in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team that includes: community program specialists/community workers, social workers, nutritionists, medical office assistants and mental health professionals. Inform high risk groups of resources and make referrals as appropriate. Liaison with hospitals, clinics and other community based organizations. Document services and clients response to services using an electronic health record. Assist in ongoing program planning and quality improvement efforts. Participate in defining and addressing community health needs. Participate in orientation and guidance of community workers, nursing students, medical residents and related personnel. Follow program guidelines and policies regarding quality and quantity of work performed. Participate in organizing, staffing, and managing yearly immunization clinics. Participate in disaster preparedness and as a disaster service worker. Perform related duties as assigned. Qualifications: Education and Experience: Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. Licensure/Certification: California license as a Registered Nurse. California Certificate as a Public Health Nurse. Knowledge of: Principles and practices of public health nursing, with emphasis on field and clinic activities. Problem solving through nursing process. Technical nursing procedures. Health and social services resources. Collaborative health planning with multi-disciplinary teams. Cultural humility. Skill/Ability to: Teach and counsel. Perform technical nursing procedures. Assess physical, psycho-social and nutritional needs. Assess community health needs. Teach and guide other health personnel and volunteers. Motivate people in positive health attitudes and behavior. Work effectively with multi-problem families. Problem solve. Make independent judgments and ability to work autonomously. Assume a leadership role in community health programs. Communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Be culturally sensitive. Be flexible to adapting to a changing environment. Organize communities regarding health matters. Application/Examination: Anyone may apply. Current San Mateo County and San Mateo County Superior Court employees with at least six months (1040 hours) of continuous service in a classified regular, probationary, SEIU or AFSCME represented extra-help/term position prior to the final filing date will receive five points added to their final passing score on this examination. This is a continuous recruitment which may close at any time. The final filing date will be posted five days in advance on this job announcement. 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 San Mateo County, 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 Online" button above or below. If you are not on the County's website, please go to http://jobs.smcgov.org/ to apply. Online applications must be received by the Human Resources Department before midnight on the final filing date. Apply immediately. This recruitment is open on a continuous basis and selections may be made at any time within the process. ~TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE~ Final Filing Date: Continuous First Round Application Screening: TDB First Round Panel/Department Interviews: TBD The County of San Mateo does not require job applicants to disclose conviction history information until after the applicant successfully completes all examination phases for the recruitment. All passing applicants will receive instructions by email only from Human Resources staff to complete and submit a conviction history questionnaire online within a specified deadline of two business days. Failure to do so within the timeframe will disqualify you from the rest of the process. Please visit this link at http://hr.smcgov.org/conviction-information-applicants-faqs to find out more information about the conviction history questionnaire so that you can prepare accordingly. Note: Positions in criminal justice agencies currently required by law to pass background checks are exempted from this bill, and applicants may be required to submit conviction information at the time of application. County of San Mateo is an Equal Opportunity Employer Analyst: Carolyn Burns (071117) (Public Health Nurse - F040) Keyword(s): RN, adolescent, family, program, public, health, nurse, nursing, Tagalog, license, cultural diversity, outreach, hard to reach populations, case management, children Application Instructions To learn more about the position and/or to apply, please click the link below. If link is not available, please read the information above for detailed instructions on how to apply.
Jul 12, 2017
Job Description Overall Job Objective Job Title: Public Health Nurse-Black Infant Health Consultant-Prenatal to Three Program (Open & Promotional) Closing Date/Time: Continuous Salary: $53.50 - $63.24 Hourly $4,280.00 - $5,059.20 Biweekly $9,273.33 - $10,961.60 Monthly $111,280.00 - $131,539.20 Annually Job Type: Full-Time Location: San Mateo County, California Note: This recruitment schedule was amended on July 31, 2017 to extend the Final Filing Date. This recruitment has been changed to "Continuous." San Mateo County's Health System is seeking a qualified and experienced Public Health Nurse (PHN) to work in the Prenatal to Three Program (PTT) within its Family Health Services Division. The PHN will be a nurse consultant for the Black Infant Health (BIH) Program and will provide outreach and case management support to pregnant and parenting women, specifically engaging families within the Pacific Islander (PI) Community. The Prenatal to Three Public Health Nurse engages in activities that promote public health concepts by joining with at risk families to raise healthy children. Activities include home visiting services and community outreach to families with children ages 0-5 years of age in order to promote increased family functioning, improved parent-child interactions and support child growth and development. The Prenatal to Three Public Health Nurse collaborates with other community members and organizations to identify and reduce barriers to seeking health care, improve birth outcomes and reduce health disparities in at risk communities, enhance parenting skills, reduce family stressors and increase family supports, as well as participation in other activities that support the work of the Family Health Services Division. This PHN will be assigned as a consultant to BIH program participants where the primary case manager is a Community Program Specialist/Senior Community Worker . Additionally, the PHN will provide outreach and engagement efforts to support pregnant and parenting women within the Pacific Islander Community living in San Mateo County. The ideal candidate for the Public Health Nurse-Black Infant Health Consultant- Prenatal to Three Program position has experience and/or possesses the following: Providing home visiting support for high-risk clients, including linkages and referrals; and completing all required documentation and data collection. Conducting health assessments, identifying medical priorities, and assessing health risk for Prenatal to Three Program and Black Infant Health clients. Identifying appropriate medical services and health resources in the community. Coordinating referrals to existing community programs and Behavioral Health and Recovery Services, including substance and alcohol abuse treatment. Supporting families with young children to develop goals, identify goal-related activities, and assist clients to evaluate their progress. Providing education, support and referral resources to assist families with young children in reaching their identified goals. Consulting and collaborating with other professionals involved in providing services to families and young children. Using a variety of screening tools including the ASQ/ASQ-SE, HITS & EPPDS. Understands/supports the Touchpoints model and apply it to work with, parents, children, team members and other professionals. Experience with Reflective Practice and Motivational Interviewing. Understands Trauma Informed Care / Adverse Childhood Experiences. Maintains clear effective, open communication with colleagues, community members and other professionals involved with providing services to families, women and children. Knowledge of cultural health values of African American and/or Pacific Islander communities. In addition to the above, the incumbent will collaborate with other County programs and community-based resources, possesses excellent assessment skills and independent problem solving ability. Also, knowledge of and familiarity with use of electronic health records (EHR) is preferred. Note: The list of eligible candidates established from this recruitment may be used to fill any future permanent (benefited) or extra-help (non-benefited/temporary) vacancies. Examples Of Duties: Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Participates in monthly case conference and consultation with BIH Program staff to assist in the development of comprehensive case management and collaborative care. Attends training sessions, conferences and conference calls. Works closely with co-workers to increase clinical knowledge base of staff and provide resources as needed. During home visits, assess the health, physical, emotional, social and environmental needs of families and young children through history taking, observation and screening. Develop client identified plan of care including goals, activities to reach goals and evaluate outcomes with client. Counsel, teach, and coordinate health and social services provided to families including breastfeeding support and family planning. Develop therapeutic relationships that utilize the concepts of the Touchpoints relational and developmental model. Plan/Provide groups and classes with a focus on parenting skills and child development, prenatal and postpartum care. Provide anticipatory guidance to parents of young children in home visiting and group environments. Work in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team that includes: community program specialists/community workers, social workers, nutritionists, medical office assistants and mental health professionals. Inform high risk groups of resources and make referrals as appropriate. Liaison with hospitals, clinics and other community based organizations. Document services and clients response to services using an electronic health record. Assist in ongoing program planning and quality improvement efforts. Participate in defining and addressing community health needs. Participate in orientation and guidance of community workers, nursing students, medical residents and related personnel. Follow program guidelines and policies regarding quality and quantity of work performed. Participate in organizing, staffing, and managing yearly immunization clinics. Participate in disaster preparedness and as a disaster service worker. Perform related duties as assigned. Qualifications: Education and Experience: Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. Licensure/Certification: California license as a Registered Nurse. California Certificate as a Public Health Nurse. Knowledge of: Principles and practices of public health nursing, with emphasis on field and clinic activities. Problem solving through nursing process. Technical nursing procedures. Health and social services resources. Collaborative health planning with multi-disciplinary teams. Cultural humility. Skill/Ability to: Teach and counsel. Perform technical nursing procedures. Assess physical, psycho-social and nutritional needs. Assess community health needs. Teach and guide other health personnel and volunteers. Motivate people in positive health attitudes and behavior. Work effectively with multi-problem families. Problem solve. Make independent judgments and ability to work autonomously. Assume a leadership role in community health programs. Communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Be culturally sensitive. Be flexible to adapting to a changing environment. Organize communities regarding health matters. Application/Examination: Anyone may apply. Current San Mateo County and San Mateo County Superior Court employees with at least six months (1040 hours) of continuous service in a classified regular, probationary, SEIU or AFSCME represented extra-help/term position prior to the final filing date will receive five points added to their final passing score on this examination. This is a continuous recruitment which may close at any time. The final filing date will be posted five days in advance on this job announcement. 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 San Mateo County, 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 Online" button above or below. If you are not on the County's website, please go to http://jobs.smcgov.org/ to apply. Online applications must be received by the Human Resources Department before midnight on the final filing date. Apply immediately. This recruitment is open on a continuous basis and selections may be made at any time within the process. ~TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE~ Final Filing Date: Continuous First Round Application Screening: TDB First Round Panel/Department Interviews: TBD The County of San Mateo does not require job applicants to disclose conviction history information until after the applicant successfully completes all examination phases for the recruitment. All passing applicants will receive instructions by email only from Human Resources staff to complete and submit a conviction history questionnaire online within a specified deadline of two business days. Failure to do so within the timeframe will disqualify you from the rest of the process. Please visit this link at http://hr.smcgov.org/conviction-information-applicants-faqs to find out more information about the conviction history questionnaire so that you can prepare accordingly. Note: Positions in criminal justice agencies currently required by law to pass background checks are exempted from this bill, and applicants may be required to submit conviction information at the time of application. County of San Mateo is an Equal Opportunity Employer Analyst: Carolyn Burns (071117) (Public Health Nurse - F040) Keyword(s): RN, adolescent, family, program, public, health, nurse, nursing, Tagalog, license, cultural diversity, outreach, hard to reach populations, case management, children Application Instructions To learn more about the position and/or to apply, please click the link below. If link is not available, please read the information above for detailed instructions on how to apply.
Job Description Overall Job Objective Job Title: Critical Care Nurse - Emergency Room (Open) Closing Date/Time: Continuous Salary: $52.36 - $61.89 Hourly $4,188.80 - $4,951.20 Biweekly $9,075.73 - $10,727.60 Monthly $108,908.80 - $128,731.20 Annually Job Type: Full-Time Location: San Mateo County, California Note: This recruitment schedule was amended on July 27, 2016 to extend the Final Filing Date. This recruitment has been changed to "Continuous." At San Mateo Medical Center, we are always seeking ways to enhance the already impressive services we offer. This dedication to excellence is reflected in the exceptional care we provide and the extraordinary professionals who provide it. Here, you'll have the chance to develop your talents with a skilled team of people who actively support and encourage each other's success. If you're ready to open new doors for your career, join us today! We are currently seeking full-time (evening/night shifts) and part-time (all shifts) skilled Registered Nurses with proven Emergency Department experience. Under direction, the successful hires will provide varied professional nursing duties with primary emphasis on professional nursing care for hospital or clinic patients. Our Level 2 Emergency Department is dedicated to providing quality, responsive care 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The Department provides emergency care to a primarily underserved and underinsured population. The ideal candidate will possess the following: At least one year or 300 clinical rotation hours of direct, proven experience in an emergency room and/or Critical Care setting preferred. Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS). Experience caring for patients with multiple co-morbidities. Experience working with diverse, underserved populations. NOTE: The current vacancies are full-time permanent, part-time permanent, and Limited-Term positions in a variety of shifts. The list created from this recruitment may be used to fill current and future permanent, extra help and/or temporary vacancies. Examples Of Duties: Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Establish and implement nursing care plans for each patient through assessment, development, activation and evaluation. Perform nursing care following prescribed rules, policies, protocol and procedures. Identify problems, assist in data gathering, propose solutions and participate in evaluation of quality assurance issues. Work with patient and their families to provide in-hospital and after-hospital follow-up through teaching and referral. Orient and teach new staff members of the nursing team and students. Participate in non-clinical assignments which may include maintaining records, preparing reports and/or serving on special committees. Maintain records and prepare reports. Perform related duties as assigned. Qualifications: Education and Experience: Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. Licensure/Certification: Possession of a California license as a Registered Nurse is required. Possession of current Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certificates are all required to be employed in the Emergency Room. Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) certification within three months of hire. Knowledge of: Nurse Practice Act. Current nursing and related medical theory and skills necessary to administer nursing care within assigned clinical setting. Safety and infection control practices. Clinical systems, supplies and equipment. Skill/Ability to: Perform nursing procedures required for assigned clinical setting. Comply with clinical procedures and policies. Maintain professional nurse-patient relationships. Work harmoniously with other personnel. Follow safety practices. Assist in the instruction of other nursing and paraprofessional personnel. Maintain accurate records and preparing reports. Application/Examination: Anyone may apply. A supplemental application form must be submitted in addition to our standard County employment application. This is a continuous recruitment which may close at any time. The final filing date will be posted 5 days in advance in the San Mateo County Human Resources Department. The examination may consist of an 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 a screening committee may select those applicants whose education and/or experience appear to best meet the needs of the position. As a result, not all applicants are guaranteed advancement through the next phase of the selection process. Qualified applicants will be notified of the date, time and place of the test. All examinations will be given in San Mateo County, 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. If you are not on the County's website, please go to http://jobs.smcgov.org to apply. Online applications must be received by the Human Resources Department before midnight on the final filing date. Apply immediately. This recruitment is open on a continuous basis and selections may be made at any time within the process. ~Tentative Recruitment Schedule~ Application screening: Week of August 8, 2016 Panel interviews: Week of August 15, 2016 The County of San Mateo does not require job applicants to disclose conviction history information until after the applicant successfully completes all examination phases for the recruitment. All passing applicants will receive instructions by email only from Human Resources staff to complete and submit a conviction history questionnaire online within a specified deadline of two business days. Failure to do so within the timeframe will disqualify you from the rest of the process. Please visit this link at http://hr.smcgov.org/conviction-information-applicants-faqs to find out more information about the conviction history questionnaire so that you can prepare accordingly. Note: Positions in criminal justice agencies currently required by law to pass background checks are exempted from this bill, and applicants may be required to submit conviction information at the time of application. San Mateo County Is an Equal Opportunity Employer Analyst: Lillian Lilles (070516) (Critical Care Nurse - F022) Keywords: Nursing, Critical care, resident nurse, RN Application Instructions To learn more about the position and/or to apply, please click the link below. If link is not available, please read the information above for detailed instructions on how to apply.
Jul 06, 2017
Job Description Overall Job Objective Job Title: Critical Care Nurse - Emergency Room (Open) Closing Date/Time: Continuous Salary: $52.36 - $61.89 Hourly $4,188.80 - $4,951.20 Biweekly $9,075.73 - $10,727.60 Monthly $108,908.80 - $128,731.20 Annually Job Type: Full-Time Location: San Mateo County, California Note: This recruitment schedule was amended on July 27, 2016 to extend the Final Filing Date. This recruitment has been changed to "Continuous." At San Mateo Medical Center, we are always seeking ways to enhance the already impressive services we offer. This dedication to excellence is reflected in the exceptional care we provide and the extraordinary professionals who provide it. Here, you'll have the chance to develop your talents with a skilled team of people who actively support and encourage each other's success. If you're ready to open new doors for your career, join us today! We are currently seeking full-time (evening/night shifts) and part-time (all shifts) skilled Registered Nurses with proven Emergency Department experience. Under direction, the successful hires will provide varied professional nursing duties with primary emphasis on professional nursing care for hospital or clinic patients. Our Level 2 Emergency Department is dedicated to providing quality, responsive care 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The Department provides emergency care to a primarily underserved and underinsured population. The ideal candidate will possess the following: At least one year or 300 clinical rotation hours of direct, proven experience in an emergency room and/or Critical Care setting preferred. Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS). Experience caring for patients with multiple co-morbidities. Experience working with diverse, underserved populations. NOTE: The current vacancies are full-time permanent, part-time permanent, and Limited-Term positions in a variety of shifts. The list created from this recruitment may be used to fill current and future permanent, extra help and/or temporary vacancies. Examples Of Duties: Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Establish and implement nursing care plans for each patient through assessment, development, activation and evaluation. Perform nursing care following prescribed rules, policies, protocol and procedures. Identify problems, assist in data gathering, propose solutions and participate in evaluation of quality assurance issues. Work with patient and their families to provide in-hospital and after-hospital follow-up through teaching and referral. Orient and teach new staff members of the nursing team and students. Participate in non-clinical assignments which may include maintaining records, preparing reports and/or serving on special committees. Maintain records and prepare reports. Perform related duties as assigned. Qualifications: Education and Experience: Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. Licensure/Certification: Possession of a California license as a Registered Nurse is required. Possession of current Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certificates are all required to be employed in the Emergency Room. Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) certification within three months of hire. Knowledge of: Nurse Practice Act. Current nursing and related medical theory and skills necessary to administer nursing care within assigned clinical setting. Safety and infection control practices. Clinical systems, supplies and equipment. Skill/Ability to: Perform nursing procedures required for assigned clinical setting. Comply with clinical procedures and policies. Maintain professional nurse-patient relationships. Work harmoniously with other personnel. Follow safety practices. Assist in the instruction of other nursing and paraprofessional personnel. Maintain accurate records and preparing reports. Application/Examination: Anyone may apply. A supplemental application form must be submitted in addition to our standard County employment application. This is a continuous recruitment which may close at any time. The final filing date will be posted 5 days in advance in the San Mateo County Human Resources Department. The examination may consist of an 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 a screening committee may select those applicants whose education and/or experience appear to best meet the needs of the position. As a result, not all applicants are guaranteed advancement through the next phase of the selection process. Qualified applicants will be notified of the date, time and place of the test. All examinations will be given in San Mateo County, 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. If you are not on the County's website, please go to http://jobs.smcgov.org to apply. Online applications must be received by the Human Resources Department before midnight on the final filing date. Apply immediately. This recruitment is open on a continuous basis and selections may be made at any time within the process. ~Tentative Recruitment Schedule~ Application screening: Week of August 8, 2016 Panel interviews: Week of August 15, 2016 The County of San Mateo does not require job applicants to disclose conviction history information until after the applicant successfully completes all examination phases for the recruitment. All passing applicants will receive instructions by email only from Human Resources staff to complete and submit a conviction history questionnaire online within a specified deadline of two business days. Failure to do so within the timeframe will disqualify you from the rest of the process. Please visit this link at http://hr.smcgov.org/conviction-information-applicants-faqs to find out more information about the conviction history questionnaire so that you can prepare accordingly. Note: Positions in criminal justice agencies currently required by law to pass background checks are exempted from this bill, and applicants may be required to submit conviction information at the time of application. San Mateo County Is an Equal Opportunity Employer Analyst: Lillian Lilles (070516) (Critical Care Nurse - F022) Keywords: Nursing, Critical care, resident nurse, RN Application Instructions To learn more about the position and/or to apply, please click the link below. 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Job Description Overall Job Objective Job Title: Diagnostic Medical Sonographer - Extra Help (Open) Closing Date/Time: Continuous Salary: $48.64 - $60.79 Hourly $3,891.20 - $4,863.20 Biweekly $8,430.93 - $10,536.93 Monthly $101,171.20 - $126,443.20 Annually Job Type: Extra Help Location: San Mateo County, California Note: This recruitment schedule was amended on July 26, 2017 to extend the Final Filing Date. This recruitment has been changed to "Continuous." NOTE: This recruitment schedule was amended on July 13, 2017 to extend the closing date. Final Closing Date will be July 27, 2017. At San Mateo Medical Center, we are always seeking ways to enhance the already impressive services we offer. This dedication to excellence is reflected in the exceptional care we provide and the extraordinary professionals who provide it. Here, you will have the chance to develop your talents with a skilled team of professionals who actively support and encourage each other's success. If you are ready to open new doors to your career, join us today! San Mateo Medical Center is a public hospital and clinic system fully accredited by The Joint Commission. The Medical Center operates outpatient clinics throughout San Mateo County and an acute-care hospital in San Mateo. The mission of San Mateo Medical Center is to "partner with patients to provide excellent care with compassion and respect." As part of an integrated Health System, the Medical Center serves the healthcare needs of all residents of San Mateo County, with an emphasis on education and prevention. We are seeking an experienced professional to perform routine and complex imaging procedures in Ultrasound Sonography, while providing a safe environment for patients and fellow employees. As a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer, you will be assigned to the Radiology Division where you will prepare and/or instruct patients in self-preparation for various examinations. These duties require excellent organizational skills and the ability to follow through from the point of scheduling an exam, taking the appropriate films, and sending out the images and reports, as necessary. The ideal candidate will possess: At least one year recent experience as a sonographer in a hospital setting. Ability to plan daily work flow and department coverage, including daily assignments, on-call coverage, and vacations. Ability to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment. Ability to work well with the Radiologist for overall patient care. Ability to work well in a team environment. Flexibility and adaptability to changing work flow. The current vacancy is a full-time Extra Help position. NOTE: This is an extra-help, at-will assignment, paid on an hourly basis. Some extra help positions are eligible for benefits under the Affordable Care Act. Extra help employees are not guaranteed permanent status at the end of the assignment. Examples Of Duties: Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Prepare and/or instruct patients in self-preparation for various examinations. Maintain the equipment and supplies used in iconography. Obtain standardized sonographic images of patients. Maintain procedural competence in imaging. Recognize and record appropriate anatomy and pathology using sonographic equipment. Recognize gross abnormalities, which can be dangerous, and notify physician immediately. Record patient statistics in log and note tape measurements. Perform bedside examinations when required. Assist physician with ultrasonic guided biopsies. Assist in training students in various diagnostic procedures in specialty areas. Assume responsibility for accurate data collection for quality assurance procedures. Perform related duties as assigned. Qualifications: Licensure/Certification: Current and valid registration issued by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) as a Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) is required. 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 training and experience that has resulted in demonstrated competence in Sonographic examinations. Knowledge of: Applicable imaging equipment and techniques; regional and gross anatomy and physiology of the human body; trans-sectional anatomy of the human body; principles, methods and techniques and equipment associated with sonography or nuclear medicine; nuclear and X-ray occupational radiation hazards; and procedures and use of monitoring equipment, aseptic techniques. Skill/Ability to: Follow oral and written instructions; deal tactfully with patients and physicians; assisting in instructing and training others; administering first aid and CPR; and positioning patients and making sharp, clear images of designated areas. Application/Examination: This is an extra-help recruitment. Anyone may apply. 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. This is a continuous recruitment which may close at any time. The final filing date will be posted five days in advance on this job announcement. San Mateo Medical Center will screen materials and contact qualified candidates that appear to best meet the needs of the position to schedule a departmental interview. IMPORTANT : Applications for this position will only be accepted online. If you are currently on the County's website, you may click the "Apply Online" button above or below. If you are not on the County's website, please go to http://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: Continuous Departmental Interviews: TBD Apply immediately. This recruitment is open on a continuous basis and selections may be made at any time within the process. The County of San Mateo does not require job applicants to disclose conviction history information until after the applicant successfully completes all examination phases for the recruitment. All passing applicants will receive instructions by email only from Human Resources staff to complete and submit a conviction history questionnaire online within a specified deadline of two business days. Failure to do so within the timeframe will disqualify you from the rest of the process. Please visit this link at http://hr.smcgov.org/conviction-information-applicants-faqs to find out more information about the conviction history questionnaire so that you can prepare accordingly. Note: Positions in criminal justice agencies currently required by law to pass background checks are exempted from this bill, and applicants may be required to submit conviction information at the time of application. County of San Mateo Is An Equal Opportunity Employer Analyst: Lillian Lilles (062917) (Imaging Specialist - F081) Keywords: sonographer, medical, imaging specialist, imaging, technician, sonography, ultrasound , x-ray Application Instructions To learn more about the position and/or to apply, please click the link below. If link is not available, please read the information above for detailed instructions on how to apply.
Jun 30, 2017
Job Description Overall Job Objective Job Title: Diagnostic Medical Sonographer - Extra Help (Open) Closing Date/Time: Continuous Salary: $48.64 - $60.79 Hourly $3,891.20 - $4,863.20 Biweekly $8,430.93 - $10,536.93 Monthly $101,171.20 - $126,443.20 Annually Job Type: Extra Help Location: San Mateo County, California Note: This recruitment schedule was amended on July 26, 2017 to extend the Final Filing Date. This recruitment has been changed to "Continuous." NOTE: This recruitment schedule was amended on July 13, 2017 to extend the closing date. Final Closing Date will be July 27, 2017. At San Mateo Medical Center, we are always seeking ways to enhance the already impressive services we offer. This dedication to excellence is reflected in the exceptional care we provide and the extraordinary professionals who provide it. Here, you will have the chance to develop your talents with a skilled team of professionals who actively support and encourage each other's success. If you are ready to open new doors to your career, join us today! San Mateo Medical Center is a public hospital and clinic system fully accredited by The Joint Commission. The Medical Center operates outpatient clinics throughout San Mateo County and an acute-care hospital in San Mateo. The mission of San Mateo Medical Center is to "partner with patients to provide excellent care with compassion and respect." As part of an integrated Health System, the Medical Center serves the healthcare needs of all residents of San Mateo County, with an emphasis on education and prevention. We are seeking an experienced professional to perform routine and complex imaging procedures in Ultrasound Sonography, while providing a safe environment for patients and fellow employees. As a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer, you will be assigned to the Radiology Division where you will prepare and/or instruct patients in self-preparation for various examinations. These duties require excellent organizational skills and the ability to follow through from the point of scheduling an exam, taking the appropriate films, and sending out the images and reports, as necessary. The ideal candidate will possess: At least one year recent experience as a sonographer in a hospital setting. Ability to plan daily work flow and department coverage, including daily assignments, on-call coverage, and vacations. Ability to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment. Ability to work well with the Radiologist for overall patient care. Ability to work well in a team environment. Flexibility and adaptability to changing work flow. The current vacancy is a full-time Extra Help position. NOTE: This is an extra-help, at-will assignment, paid on an hourly basis. Some extra help positions are eligible for benefits under the Affordable Care Act. Extra help employees are not guaranteed permanent status at the end of the assignment. Examples Of Duties: Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Prepare and/or instruct patients in self-preparation for various examinations. Maintain the equipment and supplies used in iconography. Obtain standardized sonographic images of patients. Maintain procedural competence in imaging. Recognize and record appropriate anatomy and pathology using sonographic equipment. Recognize gross abnormalities, which can be dangerous, and notify physician immediately. Record patient statistics in log and note tape measurements. Perform bedside examinations when required. Assist physician with ultrasonic guided biopsies. Assist in training students in various diagnostic procedures in specialty areas. Assume responsibility for accurate data collection for quality assurance procedures. Perform related duties as assigned. Qualifications: Licensure/Certification: Current and valid registration issued by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) as a Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) is required. 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 training and experience that has resulted in demonstrated competence in Sonographic examinations. Knowledge of: Applicable imaging equipment and techniques; regional and gross anatomy and physiology of the human body; trans-sectional anatomy of the human body; principles, methods and techniques and equipment associated with sonography or nuclear medicine; nuclear and X-ray occupational radiation hazards; and procedures and use of monitoring equipment, aseptic techniques. Skill/Ability to: Follow oral and written instructions; deal tactfully with patients and physicians; assisting in instructing and training others; administering first aid and CPR; and positioning patients and making sharp, clear images of designated areas. Application/Examination: This is an extra-help recruitment. Anyone may apply. 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. This is a continuous recruitment which may close at any time. The final filing date will be posted five days in advance on this job announcement. San Mateo Medical Center will screen materials and contact qualified candidates that appear to best meet the needs of the position to schedule a departmental interview. IMPORTANT : Applications for this position will only be accepted online. If you are currently on the County's website, you may click the "Apply Online" button above or below. If you are not on the County's website, please go to http://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: Continuous Departmental Interviews: TBD Apply immediately. This recruitment is open on a continuous basis and selections may be made at any time within the process. The County of San Mateo does not require job applicants to disclose conviction history information until after the applicant successfully completes all examination phases for the recruitment. All passing applicants will receive instructions by email only from Human Resources staff to complete and submit a conviction history questionnaire online within a specified deadline of two business days. Failure to do so within the timeframe will disqualify you from the rest of the process. Please visit this link at http://hr.smcgov.org/conviction-information-applicants-faqs to find out more information about the conviction history questionnaire so that you can prepare accordingly. Note: Positions in criminal justice agencies currently required by law to pass background checks are exempted from this bill, and applicants may be required to submit conviction information at the time of application. County of San Mateo Is An Equal Opportunity Employer Analyst: Lillian Lilles (062917) (Imaging Specialist - F081) Keywords: sonographer, medical, imaging specialist, imaging, technician, sonography, ultrasound , x-ray Application Instructions To learn more about the position and/or to apply, please click the link below. If link is not available, please read the information above for detailed instructions on how to apply.
Job Description Overall Job Objective Job Title: Social Worker III - Social Worker/Discharge Planner (Extra Help) Closing Date/Time: Continuous Salary: $34.94 - $43.66 Hourly Job Type: Extra Help Location: San Mateo County, California San Mateo Medical Center (SMMC) is seeking a highly-qualified Social Worker III - Social Worker/Discharge Planner, to provide highly skilled, intensive discharge planning and case management to individuals and their families, and provide casework consultation within SMMC and to outside agencies. The current vacancy is Extra Help, Part-Time (0.5FTE) . The Social Worker III - Social Worker/Discharge Planner position will support San Mateo Medical Center to provide services related to discharge planning/case management in various units of the hospital, including the Medical/Surgical unit, Intensive Care Unit, Acute Psychiatry unit, Emergency Room, Psychiatric Emergency Services, and Clinics. This includes needs assessment, assistance in financial resource management, crisis management, service delivery planning and follow up, and referrals to public, community based services and programs. The candidate should be familiar the rules and regulations governing skilled nursing and assisted living facilities. The ideal candidate will have at least one year experience working as a medical social worker in an acute hospital setting performing discharge planning, including appropriate documentation in accordance with all Medicare and Medi-Cal regulations. The ideal candidate should be experienced working with electronic medical records (EMR) as well LEAN principles. The ideal candidate will be: An experienced social worker with the ability to plan and execute complex treatment plans for adult individuals in a community or hospital based setting. Experienced working with geriatric patients (65 years of age and older). Knowledgeable of the systems of care related to older adults, mental health, substance abuse, developmental delay, pediatrics, primary care, palliative care, chronic illnesses, and dialysis. Able to work independently with little supervision and demonstrates a high degree of initiative. Knowledgeable of county housing resources, their requirements for eligibility, and other community services such as IHSS, MSSP, and Linkages. Knowledgeable about County benefit and entitlement programs. Experienced and comfortable working with the following populations: Multi-cultural, homeless, chronic diseases, end-of-life, mental health, domestic violence, parolees, and substance abuse disorders. Able to accurately assess for signs of adult and child abuse and be a mandated reporter. Able to work in a politically-charged environment under high degrees of stress and meet all deadlines. Able to develop effective and positive working relationships with community partners, such as Aging and Adult Services and Behavioral Health and Recovery Services. An effective communicator to a broad range of stakeholders, including MD's, nurses, conservators, health advocates, families, and patients. Able to remain calm during crisis situations and perform emergency crisis counseling for families and patients as needed. Experienced with documenting in an electronic medical record (EMR). Able to communicate clearly and concisely. Spanish-speaking (preferred). Able and willing to work weekends or swing shifts. NOTE: This is an extra-help, at-will assignment, paid on an hourly basis. Some extra help positions are eligible for benefits under the Affordable Care Act. Extra help employees are not guaranteed permanent status at the end of the assignment. Examples Of Duties: Duties may include, but are not limited to the following: Provide information and assistance to geriatric patients of the San Mateo Medical Center. Conduct initial screenings for patients and develop appropriate discharge/service plans to address identified issues. Provide skilled casework services to patients and their families. Schedule and conduct family care conference meetings for patients and families needing short-term case management. Coordinate referrals, both internal and external, as part of the social service plan. Follow up on referrals and document outcomes as well as completion of items. Provide crisis intervention to patients and their families. Assist patients in meeting a variety of emergency needs including financial, housing, and emotional crises. Assist patients with applications and securing of private and public benefits. Gather and maintain current information on community resources. Disseminate this information to patients and staff. Maintain case files utilizing the electronic medical record. Work with the hospital's multidisciplinary team of staff to identify and address barriers to care, participate in quality assurance efforts such as outcome analysis, chart reviews and patient and staff satisfaction efforts, and assist with maintenance of Center policies. Document interactions with patients/clients in Soarian. Be a member of the Palliative Care Team. Work in the emergency room or any other areas in the hospital that social workers cover. Qualifications: Knowledge of: Theories of human behavior and their practical applications. Psycho-social, medical, and economic interrelationships that result in individual and social abnormalities. Philosophy and function of social work systems. Appropriate utilization of a variety of social resources. Laws, rules and regulations governing the operation of social work agencies, specifically those relating to the specific areas of assignment. Skill/Ability to: Formulating, developing and implementing treatment plans. Working effectively with persons differing in value systems, ethnicity, cultural backgrounds and psychopathologies. Working with a variety of social resources to plan and coordinate services to individual clients. Acting as a consultant and trainer to other social service staff. Preparing clear and concise reports. Licensure/Certification: California class C driver license or equivalent. Education: Satisfactory completion of 36 semester units of Social Welfare and/or appropriate behavioral science courses. Experience: Three years experience performing duties comparable to those of a Social Worker II or higher in San Mateo County. Substitution: Possession of a Master's Degree in Social Work from an accredited school of Social Work and two years experience performing duties comparable to those of a Social Worker II or higher in San Mateo County. Application/Examination: Anyone may apply. To apply, email your resume and cover letter describing your qualifications to Kelsey Dattilo, Social Work Supervisor, at kdattilo@smcgov.org. Please include your answers to these questions in your cover letter: The position of Social Worker III requires 36 college units in Social Welfare and/or Behavioral Science and three years of Social Worker II experience; OR possession of a Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW) from an accredited school of Social Work and two years of experience performing duties comparable to those of a Social Worker II or higher in San Mateo County. Please indicate how you qualify for the position of Social Worker III. List any coursework, experience, and education that qualify you for Social Worker III. Be specific by including course names, credits received, dates, and schools for coursework. For the experience requirement, be specific and include title, dates, agency, and duties that qualify you for Social Worker III. If you have a Master's in Social Work, include relevant information in the cover letter. Describe the populations, case-types, or settings you have direct work experience in. Describe your experience in working with adult patients/families in a hospital, acute care facility or a healthcare setting. Include your title, the facility name, your duties, the length of time you were in your position, and your caseload size. Indicate if you are willing and able to work weekends and swing shifts. NOTE: Applications are NOT accepted online . Materials sent via regular mail and/or fax will not be accepted. Submittals that do not include a resume and a cover letter with answers to the questions will not be considered. The County of San Mateo does not require job applicants to disclose conviction history information until after the applicant successfully completes all examination phases for the recruitment. All passing applicants will receive instructions by email only from Human Resources staff to complete and submit a conviction history questionnaire online within a specified deadline of two business days. Failure to do so within the timeframe will disqualify you from the rest of the process. Please visit this link at http ://hr.smcgov.org/conviction-information-applicants-faqs to find out more information about the conviction history questionnaire so that you can prepare accordingly. Note: Positions in criminal justice agencies currently required by law to pass background checks are exempted from this bill, and applicants may be required to submit conviction information at the time of application. County of San Mateo is an Equal Opportunity Employer Analyst: Lillian Lilles (060817) (Social Worker III - G096) Application Instructions To learn more about the position and/or to apply, please click the link below. If link is not available, please read the information above for detailed instructions on how to apply.
Jun 09, 2017
Job Description Overall Job Objective Job Title: Social Worker III - Social Worker/Discharge Planner (Extra Help) Closing Date/Time: Continuous Salary: $34.94 - $43.66 Hourly Job Type: Extra Help Location: San Mateo County, California San Mateo Medical Center (SMMC) is seeking a highly-qualified Social Worker III - Social Worker/Discharge Planner, to provide highly skilled, intensive discharge planning and case management to individuals and their families, and provide casework consultation within SMMC and to outside agencies. The current vacancy is Extra Help, Part-Time (0.5FTE) . The Social Worker III - Social Worker/Discharge Planner position will support San Mateo Medical Center to provide services related to discharge planning/case management in various units of the hospital, including the Medical/Surgical unit, Intensive Care Unit, Acute Psychiatry unit, Emergency Room, Psychiatric Emergency Services, and Clinics. This includes needs assessment, assistance in financial resource management, crisis management, service delivery planning and follow up, and referrals to public, community based services and programs. The candidate should be familiar the rules and regulations governing skilled nursing and assisted living facilities. The ideal candidate will have at least one year experience working as a medical social worker in an acute hospital setting performing discharge planning, including appropriate documentation in accordance with all Medicare and Medi-Cal regulations. The ideal candidate should be experienced working with electronic medical records (EMR) as well LEAN principles. The ideal candidate will be: An experienced social worker with the ability to plan and execute complex treatment plans for adult individuals in a community or hospital based setting. Experienced working with geriatric patients (65 years of age and older). Knowledgeable of the systems of care related to older adults, mental health, substance abuse, developmental delay, pediatrics, primary care, palliative care, chronic illnesses, and dialysis. Able to work independently with little supervision and demonstrates a high degree of initiative. Knowledgeable of county housing resources, their requirements for eligibility, and other community services such as IHSS, MSSP, and Linkages. Knowledgeable about County benefit and entitlement programs. Experienced and comfortable working with the following populations: Multi-cultural, homeless, chronic diseases, end-of-life, mental health, domestic violence, parolees, and substance abuse disorders. Able to accurately assess for signs of adult and child abuse and be a mandated reporter. Able to work in a politically-charged environment under high degrees of stress and meet all deadlines. Able to develop effective and positive working relationships with community partners, such as Aging and Adult Services and Behavioral Health and Recovery Services. An effective communicator to a broad range of stakeholders, including MD's, nurses, conservators, health advocates, families, and patients. Able to remain calm during crisis situations and perform emergency crisis counseling for families and patients as needed. Experienced with documenting in an electronic medical record (EMR). Able to communicate clearly and concisely. Spanish-speaking (preferred). Able and willing to work weekends or swing shifts. NOTE: This is an extra-help, at-will assignment, paid on an hourly basis. Some extra help positions are eligible for benefits under the Affordable Care Act. Extra help employees are not guaranteed permanent status at the end of the assignment. Examples Of Duties: Duties may include, but are not limited to the following: Provide information and assistance to geriatric patients of the San Mateo Medical Center. Conduct initial screenings for patients and develop appropriate discharge/service plans to address identified issues. Provide skilled casework services to patients and their families. Schedule and conduct family care conference meetings for patients and families needing short-term case management. Coordinate referrals, both internal and external, as part of the social service plan. Follow up on referrals and document outcomes as well as completion of items. Provide crisis intervention to patients and their families. Assist patients in meeting a variety of emergency needs including financial, housing, and emotional crises. Assist patients with applications and securing of private and public benefits. Gather and maintain current information on community resources. Disseminate this information to patients and staff. Maintain case files utilizing the electronic medical record. Work with the hospital's multidisciplinary team of staff to identify and address barriers to care, participate in quality assurance efforts such as outcome analysis, chart reviews and patient and staff satisfaction efforts, and assist with maintenance of Center policies. Document interactions with patients/clients in Soarian. Be a member of the Palliative Care Team. Work in the emergency room or any other areas in the hospital that social workers cover. Qualifications: Knowledge of: Theories of human behavior and their practical applications. Psycho-social, medical, and economic interrelationships that result in individual and social abnormalities. Philosophy and function of social work systems. Appropriate utilization of a variety of social resources. Laws, rules and regulations governing the operation of social work agencies, specifically those relating to the specific areas of assignment. Skill/Ability to: Formulating, developing and implementing treatment plans. Working effectively with persons differing in value systems, ethnicity, cultural backgrounds and psychopathologies. Working with a variety of social resources to plan and coordinate services to individual clients. Acting as a consultant and trainer to other social service staff. Preparing clear and concise reports. Licensure/Certification: California class C driver license or equivalent. Education: Satisfactory completion of 36 semester units of Social Welfare and/or appropriate behavioral science courses. Experience: Three years experience performing duties comparable to those of a Social Worker II or higher in San Mateo County. Substitution: Possession of a Master's Degree in Social Work from an accredited school of Social Work and two years experience performing duties comparable to those of a Social Worker II or higher in San Mateo County. Application/Examination: Anyone may apply. To apply, email your resume and cover letter describing your qualifications to Kelsey Dattilo, Social Work Supervisor, at kdattilo@smcgov.org. Please include your answers to these questions in your cover letter: The position of Social Worker III requires 36 college units in Social Welfare and/or Behavioral Science and three years of Social Worker II experience; OR possession of a Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW) from an accredited school of Social Work and two years of experience performing duties comparable to those of a Social Worker II or higher in San Mateo County. Please indicate how you qualify for the position of Social Worker III. List any coursework, experience, and education that qualify you for Social Worker III. Be specific by including course names, credits received, dates, and schools for coursework. For the experience requirement, be specific and include title, dates, agency, and duties that qualify you for Social Worker III. If you have a Master's in Social Work, include relevant information in the cover letter. Describe the populations, case-types, or settings you have direct work experience in. Describe your experience in working with adult patients/families in a hospital, acute care facility or a healthcare setting. Include your title, the facility name, your duties, the length of time you were in your position, and your caseload size. Indicate if you are willing and able to work weekends and swing shifts. NOTE: Applications are NOT accepted online . Materials sent via regular mail and/or fax will not be accepted. Submittals that do not include a resume and a cover letter with answers to the questions will not be considered. The County of San Mateo does not require job applicants to disclose conviction history information until after the applicant successfully completes all examination phases for the recruitment. All passing applicants will receive instructions by email only from Human Resources staff to complete and submit a conviction history questionnaire online within a specified deadline of two business days. Failure to do so within the timeframe will disqualify you from the rest of the process. Please visit this link at http ://hr.smcgov.org/conviction-information-applicants-faqs to find out more information about the conviction history questionnaire so that you can prepare accordingly. Note: Positions in criminal justice agencies currently required by law to pass background checks are exempted from this bill, and applicants may be required to submit conviction information at the time of application. County of San Mateo is an Equal Opportunity Employer Analyst: Lillian Lilles (060817) (Social Worker III - G096) Application Instructions To learn more about the position and/or to apply, please click the link below. If link is not available, please read the information above for detailed instructions on how to apply.
Job Description Overall Job Objective Job Title: Quality Manager - Behavioral Health and Recovery Services (Open & Promotional) Closing Date/Time: Continuous Salary: $53.33 - $66.67 Hourly $4,266.40 - $5,333.60 Biweekly $9,243.87 - $11,556.13 Monthly Job Type: Full-Time Location: San Mateo County, California The County of San Mateo Health System is seeking a highly-qualified and technically-skilled individual for the position of Quality Manager - Behavioral Health and Recovery Services to, under general direction, develop, implement and/or maintain quality assurance/improvement and control programs for a behavioral health system and clinics; and develop and maintain policies and procedures that meet current laws, rules and regulations. The current vacancy is in the Behavioral Health and Recovery Services (BHRS) Division located in San Mateo, CA; will occasionally travel/drive throughout the County to attend meetings or perform duties of the position. To view the Quality Management Program description please visit: http://www.smchealth.org/bhrs/qm . The QA Manager's primary responsibilities include: Assess quality assurance/improvement to develop quality measurements and strategies. Compile/monitor reports on compliance with federal and state standards and regulations; and produce audit data universes. Plan/execute risk assessments. Manage internal auditors and develop improvement strategies to maximize staff productivity. Facilitate and support external audits. Plan/execute programs that enhance staff knowledge; design/ implement/maintain a quality measurement and quality rating system; and maintain criteria used in clinical decision making, service determination and utilization based on current best practices and industry standards. Conduct service utilization review and performance monitoring across all service networks. Monitor program standards and software systems that detect and prevent fraud, waste, and abuse. Serve as the HIPAA Officer. Collaborate with department leaders to develop annual Quality Improvement Plan. The QA Manager will report to the BHRS Assistant Director and assist other higher-level management; will exercise direct and indirect supervision over lower level supervisory, professional, technical and clerical employees. The ideal candidate will have: Experience in planning, implementation, and management of QA/QI activities and programs. Understanding of new federal regulatory changes meant to align managed care and Medicaid insurance programs. Experience successfully addressing and preventing regulatory auditors negative findings resulting in recoupment of funds. Successful in data transparency and presentation as an approach to public accountability. Have significant experience in supervising and mentoring others. Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Familiarity with Avatar Electronic Health Record Software is preferred. NOTE: The eligible list generated from this recruitment may be used to fill future extra-help, term, unclassified, and regular classified vacancies. Examples Of Duties: Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Assess quality assurance/improvement (QA/QI) needs and trends for BHRS by reviewing current practices, and gathering, compiling and evaluating data related to employees, services, contracts, problems reported, and client feedback. Assist in monitoring and compiling reports on compliance with federal and state standards and regulations and establish, maintain, and produce data universes for compliance audits. Plan/execute risk assessments designed to identify potential revenue loss, program integrity liabilities, and non-compliance with laws and regulations. Manage ongoing internal audit of billable services and develop improvement strategies to maximize staff productivity. Facilitate and support external audit activities and events. Plan/execute programs designed to enhance staff knowledge of quality improvement; design/ implement/maintain a quality measurement and quality rating system. Participate in or chair and coordinate BHRS committees related to quality improvement. Prepare quality assessment/improvement reports, surveys, and written responses for department administration, staff, regulatory agencies, and others. Conduct regular and ongoing service utilization review and performance monitoring across all service networks including clinics, systems of care, and private provider networks; and recommend consultations and training to improve network adequacy and quality of care for all BHRS "lines of business" for children, youth, adults, older adults with the mild, moderate, or serious mental illness and/or substance use disorders. Assist with implementation and ongoing use of patient predictive modeling to manage high utilization to maintain quality standards and cost avoidance. Establish and monitor program standards and implement automated software systems that detect and prevent fraud, waste, and abuse. Assist County Counsel and County Risk Management with claims and litigations; assist the Compliance Officer with complaints and investigations; and serve as the HIPAA Officer. Collaborate with department managers and staff leadership to develop and maintain annual quality improvement plans, state and Federal quality measures, and a quality rating system. Select, train, supervise, coordinate and evaluate the work of subordinate professional and administrative support staff, and train, consult and evaluate the work of QI staff embedded and supervised in other units. Act as liaison with managers throughout BHRS, other Health System divisions, regulatory agencies, relevant professional associations, County Counsel, and other county agencies. Perform related duties as assigned. Qualifications: Licensure/Certification : Possession of a California license in at least one of the following: Registered Nurse; Clinical Psychology; Clinical Social Worker; or Marriage & Family Therapist. 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 graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master 's degree in a mental health specialty, such as social work, nursing, or clinical counseling, and two years of professional post-graduate experience in a mental health setting including at least one year of experience managing QA/QI activities in an integrated health system. Knowledge of : Principles, practices and requirements of area of specialty; Federal, State and local laws and regulations applicable to assigned area of responsibility; principles of personnel training, supervision and evaluation; basic principles and practices of County-wide operations and its administration and organization; principles and practices of clinical systems, safety/risk management, and quality assessment/improvement in a behavioral health clinic; clinical understanding of mental health and substance use disorders and conditions; current trends, issues, research in treatment, prevention, and education, as they relate to QA/QI in a behavioral health services system; auditing and risk assessment principles and practices; program management in behavioral health clinic and other service settings, including planning, implementation, evaluation, and reporting as required by laws, codes, and regulations; county, state, and federal legislation applicable to contemporary clinical operations and patient care issues, resources or researching legislative matters; statistical analysis, survey research, and data automation; and clinical training expertise including various media formats, video production, learning styles, and graphic design. Skill/Ability to: Plan, assign, supervise, review and evaluate the work of others; effectively train staff in QA/QI principles and practices; speak effectively before groups or in court as an expert; communicate effectively both orally and in writing; work cooperatively with other County departments, public and private organizations; develop and analyze data and maintain accurate records; prepare clear, concise reports; maintain up-to-date knowledge of quality assurance trends/practices, risk management and current legislation; organize, direct, coordinate and evaluate behavioral health services to ensure quality treatment and conformity with prescribed laws, regulations, and standards; maintain up-to-date knowledge of quality assurance trends/practices, risk management and current legislation; remain current on federal and state changes to auditing categories, areas, and trends; prepare local clinics and staff for changes in reviews of work and records; and collect, compile, and interpret QA/QI data, utilization, and performance outcomes to create and publish dashboards summarizing this information for public review. Application/Examination: Anyone may apply. Current San Mateo County and San Mateo County Superior Court employees with at least six months (1040 hours) of continuous service in a classified regular, probationary, SEIU or AFSCME represented extra-help, or temporary position prior to the final filing date will receive five points added to their final passing score on this examination. This is a continuous recruitment which may close at any time. The final filing date will be posted 5 days in advance in the San Mateo County Human Resources Department. Thorough and detailed responses to the supplemental questions must be submitted in addition to the standard San Mateo County employment application. A resume will not be accepted as a substitute for the required employment application and supplemental questionnaire. The examination will consist of an application screening (weight: pass/fail) based solely on the candidate's application and responses to the supplemental questions. Candidates who pass the application screening will be invited to a panel interview (weight: 100%) which may include a writing and/or performance exercise. 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 San Mateo County, 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 Online' button above or below. If you are not on the County's website, please go to http://jobs.smcgov.org to apply. Online applications must be received by the Human Resources Department before midnight (unless otherwise stated) on the final filing date. ~TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE~ Final Filing Date for Applications: Continuous Application Screening: On-going Combined Civil Service/Departmental Interviews: To Be Determined Apply immediately. This recruitment is open on a continuous basis and selections may be made at any time within the process. The County of San Mateo will no longer require job applicants to disclose conviction history information until after the applicant successfully completes all examination phases for the recruitment. All passing applicants will receive instructions by email only from Human Resources staff to complete and submit a conviction history questionnaire online within a specified deadline of two business days. Failure to do so within the timeframe will disqualify you from the rest of the process. Please visit this link at http://hr.smcgov.org/conviction-information-applicants-faqs to find out more information about the conviction history questionnaire so that you can prepare accordingly. Note: Positions in criminal justice agencies currently required by law to pass background checks are exempted from this bill, and applicants may be required to submit conviction information at the time of application. San Mateo County is an Equal Opportunity Employer HR Analyst: Yvonne Alvidrez (012417) Quality Assurance Manager I (D051) Application Instructions To learn more about the position and/or to apply, please click the link below. If link is not available, please read the information above for detailed instructions on how to apply.
May 26, 2017
Job Description Overall Job Objective Job Title: Quality Manager - Behavioral Health and Recovery Services (Open & Promotional) Closing Date/Time: Continuous Salary: $53.33 - $66.67 Hourly $4,266.40 - $5,333.60 Biweekly $9,243.87 - $11,556.13 Monthly Job Type: Full-Time Location: San Mateo County, California The County of San Mateo Health System is seeking a highly-qualified and technically-skilled individual for the position of Quality Manager - Behavioral Health and Recovery Services to, under general direction, develop, implement and/or maintain quality assurance/improvement and control programs for a behavioral health system and clinics; and develop and maintain policies and procedures that meet current laws, rules and regulations. The current vacancy is in the Behavioral Health and Recovery Services (BHRS) Division located in San Mateo, CA; will occasionally travel/drive throughout the County to attend meetings or perform duties of the position. To view the Quality Management Program description please visit: http://www.smchealth.org/bhrs/qm . The QA Manager's primary responsibilities include: Assess quality assurance/improvement to develop quality measurements and strategies. Compile/monitor reports on compliance with federal and state standards and regulations; and produce audit data universes. Plan/execute risk assessments. Manage internal auditors and develop improvement strategies to maximize staff productivity. Facilitate and support external audits. Plan/execute programs that enhance staff knowledge; design/ implement/maintain a quality measurement and quality rating system; and maintain criteria used in clinical decision making, service determination and utilization based on current best practices and industry standards. Conduct service utilization review and performance monitoring across all service networks. Monitor program standards and software systems that detect and prevent fraud, waste, and abuse. Serve as the HIPAA Officer. Collaborate with department leaders to develop annual Quality Improvement Plan. The QA Manager will report to the BHRS Assistant Director and assist other higher-level management; will exercise direct and indirect supervision over lower level supervisory, professional, technical and clerical employees. The ideal candidate will have: Experience in planning, implementation, and management of QA/QI activities and programs. Understanding of new federal regulatory changes meant to align managed care and Medicaid insurance programs. Experience successfully addressing and preventing regulatory auditors negative findings resulting in recoupment of funds. Successful in data transparency and presentation as an approach to public accountability. Have significant experience in supervising and mentoring others. Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Familiarity with Avatar Electronic Health Record Software is preferred. NOTE: The eligible list generated from this recruitment may be used to fill future extra-help, term, unclassified, and regular classified vacancies. Examples Of Duties: Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Assess quality assurance/improvement (QA/QI) needs and trends for BHRS by reviewing current practices, and gathering, compiling and evaluating data related to employees, services, contracts, problems reported, and client feedback. Assist in monitoring and compiling reports on compliance with federal and state standards and regulations and establish, maintain, and produce data universes for compliance audits. Plan/execute risk assessments designed to identify potential revenue loss, program integrity liabilities, and non-compliance with laws and regulations. Manage ongoing internal audit of billable services and develop improvement strategies to maximize staff productivity. Facilitate and support external audit activities and events. Plan/execute programs designed to enhance staff knowledge of quality improvement; design/ implement/maintain a quality measurement and quality rating system. Participate in or chair and coordinate BHRS committees related to quality improvement. Prepare quality assessment/improvement reports, surveys, and written responses for department administration, staff, regulatory agencies, and others. Conduct regular and ongoing service utilization review and performance monitoring across all service networks including clinics, systems of care, and private provider networks; and recommend consultations and training to improve network adequacy and quality of care for all BHRS "lines of business" for children, youth, adults, older adults with the mild, moderate, or serious mental illness and/or substance use disorders. Assist with implementation and ongoing use of patient predictive modeling to manage high utilization to maintain quality standards and cost avoidance. Establish and monitor program standards and implement automated software systems that detect and prevent fraud, waste, and abuse. Assist County Counsel and County Risk Management with claims and litigations; assist the Compliance Officer with complaints and investigations; and serve as the HIPAA Officer. Collaborate with department managers and staff leadership to develop and maintain annual quality improvement plans, state and Federal quality measures, and a quality rating system. Select, train, supervise, coordinate and evaluate the work of subordinate professional and administrative support staff, and train, consult and evaluate the work of QI staff embedded and supervised in other units. Act as liaison with managers throughout BHRS, other Health System divisions, regulatory agencies, relevant professional associations, County Counsel, and other county agencies. Perform related duties as assigned. Qualifications: Licensure/Certification : Possession of a California license in at least one of the following: Registered Nurse; Clinical Psychology; Clinical Social Worker; or Marriage & Family Therapist. 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 graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master 's degree in a mental health specialty, such as social work, nursing, or clinical counseling, and two years of professional post-graduate experience in a mental health setting including at least one year of experience managing QA/QI activities in an integrated health system. Knowledge of : Principles, practices and requirements of area of specialty; Federal, State and local laws and regulations applicable to assigned area of responsibility; principles of personnel training, supervision and evaluation; basic principles and practices of County-wide operations and its administration and organization; principles and practices of clinical systems, safety/risk management, and quality assessment/improvement in a behavioral health clinic; clinical understanding of mental health and substance use disorders and conditions; current trends, issues, research in treatment, prevention, and education, as they relate to QA/QI in a behavioral health services system; auditing and risk assessment principles and practices; program management in behavioral health clinic and other service settings, including planning, implementation, evaluation, and reporting as required by laws, codes, and regulations; county, state, and federal legislation applicable to contemporary clinical operations and patient care issues, resources or researching legislative matters; statistical analysis, survey research, and data automation; and clinical training expertise including various media formats, video production, learning styles, and graphic design. Skill/Ability to: Plan, assign, supervise, review and evaluate the work of others; effectively train staff in QA/QI principles and practices; speak effectively before groups or in court as an expert; communicate effectively both orally and in writing; work cooperatively with other County departments, public and private organizations; develop and analyze data and maintain accurate records; prepare clear, concise reports; maintain up-to-date knowledge of quality assurance trends/practices, risk management and current legislation; organize, direct, coordinate and evaluate behavioral health services to ensure quality treatment and conformity with prescribed laws, regulations, and standards; maintain up-to-date knowledge of quality assurance trends/practices, risk management and current legislation; remain current on federal and state changes to auditing categories, areas, and trends; prepare local clinics and staff for changes in reviews of work and records; and collect, compile, and interpret QA/QI data, utilization, and performance outcomes to create and publish dashboards summarizing this information for public review. Application/Examination: Anyone may apply. Current San Mateo County and San Mateo County Superior Court employees with at least six months (1040 hours) of continuous service in a classified regular, probationary, SEIU or AFSCME represented extra-help, or temporary position prior to the final filing date will receive five points added to their final passing score on this examination. This is a continuous recruitment which may close at any time. The final filing date will be posted 5 days in advance in the San Mateo County Human Resources Department. Thorough and detailed responses to the supplemental questions must be submitted in addition to the standard San Mateo County employment application. A resume will not be accepted as a substitute for the required employment application and supplemental questionnaire. The examination will consist of an application screening (weight: pass/fail) based solely on the candidate's application and responses to the supplemental questions. Candidates who pass the application screening will be invited to a panel interview (weight: 100%) which may include a writing and/or performance exercise. 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 San Mateo County, 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 Online' button above or below. If you are not on the County's website, please go to http://jobs.smcgov.org to apply. Online applications must be received by the Human Resources Department before midnight (unless otherwise stated) on the final filing date. ~TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE~ Final Filing Date for Applications: Continuous Application Screening: On-going Combined Civil Service/Departmental Interviews: To Be Determined Apply immediately. This recruitment is open on a continuous basis and selections may be made at any time within the process. The County of San Mateo will no longer require job applicants to disclose conviction history information until after the applicant successfully completes all examination phases for the recruitment. All passing applicants will receive instructions by email only from Human Resources staff to complete and submit a conviction history questionnaire online within a specified deadline of two business days. Failure to do so within the timeframe will disqualify you from the rest of the process. Please visit this link at http://hr.smcgov.org/conviction-information-applicants-faqs to find out more information about the conviction history questionnaire so that you can prepare accordingly. Note: Positions in criminal justice agencies currently required by law to pass background checks are exempted from this bill, and applicants may be required to submit conviction information at the time of application. San Mateo County is an Equal Opportunity Employer HR Analyst: Yvonne Alvidrez (012417) Quality Assurance Manager I (D051) Application Instructions To learn more about the position and/or to apply, please click the link below. If link is not available, please read the information above for detailed instructions on how to apply.
Job Description Overall Job Objective Job Title: Cook I/II - On-Call/Extra-help (Open) Closing Date/Time: Continuous Salary: $23.49 - $28.42 Hourly Job Type: Extra Help Location: San Mateo County, California The County of San Mateo Health System's Division of Correctional Health is seeking candidates for a pool of on-call (extra-help) Cooks I/II to prepare and serve food at the correctional facilities for youth or adults. The pool of final candidates will be on call to provide temporary, short-term coverage as needed. Some of the responsibilities include preparing and serving a variety of dishes in large quantities; checking portioning and garnishing of food, and ensuring that it is served correctly and according to instructions; operating and cleaning a variety of kitchen equipment; calculating ingredients needed; receiving and storing food; training new cooks; assisting with menu planning and recipe development; cleaning the kitchen and dining room; and delivering food to other locations. Cooks assigned to the County's youth and adult correctional facilities are responsible for food preparation and supervision of inmate helpers. Appointment may be made at either the Cook I or II level, depending on the qualifications of the successful candidate and the needs of the department. Cook IIs may share shift responsibility and supervision of kitchen staff. NOTE: This Job Announcement was edited on July 29, 2015 regarding the definition of the extra help assignment. The current vacancies are on-call/extra-help. Extra-help positions offer temporary employment for 1040 hours which is equivalent to about six months of full-time work, however, employment might end sooner depending on the needs of the hiring departments. Extra-help assignments are at-will and the employee is paid on an hourly basis. Some extra help positions are eligible for benefits under the Affordable Care Act. Extra-help workers are not guaranteed permanent status at the end of the extra-help assignment. Qualifications: Physical Requirement: Must be physically able to lift, carry or push materials, supplies or equipment weighing up to 50 pounds; and walk or stand for long periods of time. Licensure/Certification: Food Safety Certification is strongly preferred. Depending on the location assigned, possession of a valid and current driver license may be required. 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: Cook I: Two years of experience in a large commercial or institutional kitchen which has included preparing and serving food and cleaning kitchen equipment and facilities. Cook II: Two years of experience as a kitchen worker, including one year as a journey level cook, preparing and serving food in a large commercial or institutional kitchen. Knowledge of: Volume food production techniques. Methods and equipment used in production of large quantities of food. Kitchen cleaning and sanitation methods. Basic arithmetic. Lift, carry or push materials, supplies or equipment weighing up to 50 pounds. Walk or stand for long periods of time. Skill/Ability to: Preparing and serving large quantities of food. Reading and accurately following recipes and menus. Working rapidly under pressure. Working cooperatively with others. Directing the work of assistants. Other Requirements: Positions working in a correctional facility require that the applicant obtain and maintain a security clearance as a condition of employment. Majority of positions require that employees work weekends, holidays, evenings or other shifts and be on-call. Application/Examination: If you are interested in being considered, please electronically submit your Resume to William Chenoweth, Food Service Unit Manager, Correctional Health, by e-mail at BChenoweth@smcgov.org Apply immediately. Resumes will be accepted until positions are filled. This recruitment is open on a continuous basis and selections may be made at any time within the process. NOTE: Applications are not accepted online. Materials sent via regular mail and/or fax will not be accepted. Submittals that do not include a resume will not be considered. County of San Mateo is an Equal Opportunity Employer Keywords: food preparation, food services, cook Application Instructions To learn more about the position and/or to apply, please click the link below. If link is not available, please read the information above for detailed instructions on how to apply.
Mar 24, 2017
Job Description Overall Job Objective Job Title: Cook I/II - On-Call/Extra-help (Open) Closing Date/Time: Continuous Salary: $23.49 - $28.42 Hourly Job Type: Extra Help Location: San Mateo County, California The County of San Mateo Health System's Division of Correctional Health is seeking candidates for a pool of on-call (extra-help) Cooks I/II to prepare and serve food at the correctional facilities for youth or adults. The pool of final candidates will be on call to provide temporary, short-term coverage as needed. Some of the responsibilities include preparing and serving a variety of dishes in large quantities; checking portioning and garnishing of food, and ensuring that it is served correctly and according to instructions; operating and cleaning a variety of kitchen equipment; calculating ingredients needed; receiving and storing food; training new cooks; assisting with menu planning and recipe development; cleaning the kitchen and dining room; and delivering food to other locations. Cooks assigned to the County's youth and adult correctional facilities are responsible for food preparation and supervision of inmate helpers. Appointment may be made at either the Cook I or II level, depending on the qualifications of the successful candidate and the needs of the department. Cook IIs may share shift responsibility and supervision of kitchen staff. NOTE: This Job Announcement was edited on July 29, 2015 regarding the definition of the extra help assignment. The current vacancies are on-call/extra-help. Extra-help positions offer temporary employment for 1040 hours which is equivalent to about six months of full-time work, however, employment might end sooner depending on the needs of the hiring departments. Extra-help assignments are at-will and the employee is paid on an hourly basis. Some extra help positions are eligible for benefits under the Affordable Care Act. Extra-help workers are not guaranteed permanent status at the end of the extra-help assignment. Qualifications: Physical Requirement: Must be physically able to lift, carry or push materials, supplies or equipment weighing up to 50 pounds; and walk or stand for long periods of time. Licensure/Certification: Food Safety Certification is strongly preferred. Depending on the location assigned, possession of a valid and current driver license may be required. 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: Cook I: Two years of experience in a large commercial or institutional kitchen which has included preparing and serving food and cleaning kitchen equipment and facilities. Cook II: Two years of experience as a kitchen worker, including one year as a journey level cook, preparing and serving food in a large commercial or institutional kitchen. Knowledge of: Volume food production techniques. Methods and equipment used in production of large quantities of food. Kitchen cleaning and sanitation methods. Basic arithmetic. Lift, carry or push materials, supplies or equipment weighing up to 50 pounds. Walk or stand for long periods of time. Skill/Ability to: Preparing and serving large quantities of food. Reading and accurately following recipes and menus. Working rapidly under pressure. Working cooperatively with others. Directing the work of assistants. Other Requirements: Positions working in a correctional facility require that the applicant obtain and maintain a security clearance as a condition of employment. Majority of positions require that employees work weekends, holidays, evenings or other shifts and be on-call. Application/Examination: If you are interested in being considered, please electronically submit your Resume to William Chenoweth, Food Service Unit Manager, Correctional Health, by e-mail at BChenoweth@smcgov.org Apply immediately. Resumes will be accepted until positions are filled. This recruitment is open on a continuous basis and selections may be made at any time within the process. NOTE: Applications are not accepted online. Materials sent via regular mail and/or fax will not be accepted. Submittals that do not include a resume will not be considered. County of San Mateo is an Equal Opportunity Employer Keywords: food preparation, food services, cook Application Instructions To learn more about the position and/or to apply, please click the link below. If link is not available, please read the information above for detailed instructions on how to apply.
Job Description Overall Job Objective Job Title: Clinical Nurse Educator for Intensive Care Unit (Open & Promotional) Closing Date/Time: Continuous Salary: $57.50 - $67.98 Hourly $4,600.00 - $5,438.40 Biweekly $9,966.67 - $11,783.20 Monthly $119,600.00 - $141,398.40 Annually Job Type: Full-Time Location: San Mateo County, California Note: This recruitment schedule was amended on March 27, 2017 to extend the Final Filing Date. This recruitment has been changed to "Continuous." Through growth and change, San Mateo County Health System remains committed to provide quality medical care to meet the health needs of the community. Our commitment is to provide quality care with a compassionate touch and we strive to help you maintain a balance between work and family. San Mateo County Health System is an integrated delivery system of healthcare focused on the needs of the underserved, within a County system of care. The San Mateo Medical Center (SMMC) serves as a key provider within the Health Plan of San Mateo's (HPSM) public/private network. Our integrated delivery system includes a fully accredited acute care hospital that is licensed to operate 509 beds including a 64-bed medical/surgical unit, a 7-bed intensive care unit, a 34-bed inpatient psychiatric services unit and 32 skilled nursing beds in San Mateo, and 14 clinics throughout the County of San Mateo. Do you love to teach? Pass on the passion of nursing and educate our Critical Care nursing staff. The current full-time, permanent vacancy is in the Intensive Care Unit. The successful hire in this position will: Monitor and maintain the competency and education records of all Critical Care staff and participate in hospital committees that directly influence the quality of nursing care in the Intensive Care Unit. Actively contribute to the department organizational plan to ensure that this plan reflects state and national professional/health care trends as well as current standards of nursing practice and meeting regulatory standards. Accept direct patient care assignments in proportion to other responsibilities including orientation and on-boarding of new staff and staff evaluations. Exercise your clinical knowledge acquired from 2-5 years of experience in a Critical Care setting. Display your assessment, evaluation, critical thinking and technical skills. Exhibit your strong communication and teaching skills from previous experience in a formal and/or informal educational role. The ideal candidate will possess expert knowledge of the electronic medical record for the creation of reports, auditing, and educational responsibilities. Additionally, the incumbent will split their time, dedicating 50% to direct patient care responsibilities and 50% to indirect patient care as the nurse educator. Note: percentage of time is an estimate and will be based on the needs of the day, flexibility is required. Examples Of Duties: Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Clinical Nurse duties direct and indirect as assigned. Support nursing Education Department as assigned. Assess, evaluate and direct nursing activities on an assigned shift to provide quality care to patients in compliance with prescribed standards and in conjunction with nursing management. Resolve unusual or unique patient care problems or situations which require analytical, interpretative and constructive thinking. Formulate and develop plans, procedures and program content designed to meet specifically identified training/educational needs of nursing staff. Supervise and perform nursing assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation and documentation of patient care on the unit. Work in conjunction with nursing management to coordinate adequate unit staffing for the assigned shift. Participate with unit or clinic nursing management in interviewing, hiring, completing evaluations and performing disciplinary counseling of staff. Supervise the work of professional and paraprofessional nursing staff. Work with nursing management to identify staff development needs and to implement continuing education programs. Assist nursing management in planning unit or clinic budget. Interpret policies and procedures to nursing staff. Participate in staff meetings. Coordinate with ancillary support departments to coordinate total patient care. Maintain and evaluate records. Perform related duties as assigned. Conduct formal classroom instruction in the more difficult or complex areas of nursing technology requiring a knowledge and understanding of the scientific principles and theoretical concepts underlying specific nursing procedures or techniques. Communicate research findings by publication and presentation at professional meetings. Evaluate nursing research literature and own research findings for implementation and incorporation as appropriate, into patient care activities. Serve as role model and resource person for staff and members of the interdisciplinary team. Perform related duties as assigned. Qualifications: Knowledge of: Advanced principles and practices in specialty areas. Nurse Practice Act. Current nursing and related medical theory and skills necessary to administer nursing care within assigned clinical setting. Safety and infection control practices. Clinical systems, supplies and equipment. Modern principles, techniques, and procedures of nursing. Medical terminology. Use and maintenance of medical instruments and equipment. Use and effects of medicines. Public health principles. Health promotion and disease prevention. Medical research principles and practices. Principles of training and education. Lean principles and methodologies. Data abstraction and utilization. Basic statistics for reporting purposes. Report writing. Regulatory and accreditation requirements for assigned area. Skill/Ability to: Provide leadership and direction to multi-disciplinary medical teams. Give direction to staff. Evaluate the work of others. Develop and present training and continuing education programs. Design, evaluate, construct and modify research models; carry out research and present findings. Perform the full range of nursing duties and responsibilities. Prepare clear and concise medical record documentation. Write articles for publication on areas of specialty. Identify problems or discrepancies and make suggestions for corrective actions. Teach and orient staff. Establish and maintain effective working relationship with patients and staff members. Communicate effectively. Education and Experience: Associate Degree in Nursing with two years clinical experience including one year in a clinical specialty area, or Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing or a health related field with one year of clinical experience including six months in a clinical specialty area, or Masters degree in Nursing. Licensure/Certification: Possession of a California license as a Registered Nurse. Additional Qualifications for Restricted Positions: Specific qualifications are required beyond those specified above for the assignments listed below. Nurse Educator - Must have knowledge of and verifiable experience in adult education curriculum development, program evaluation, and evidence-based and best practice implementation. Application/Examination: Anyone may apply. Current San Mateo County and San Mateo County Superior Court employees with at least six months (1040 hours) of continuous service in a classified regular, probationary, SEIU or AFSCME represented extra-help/term position prior to the final filing date will receive five points added to their final passing score on this examination. This is a continuous recruitment which may close at any time. The final filing date will be posted five days in advance on this job announcement. 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 San Mateo County, 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 Online" button above or below. If you are not on the County's website, please go to http://jobs.smcgov.org/ to apply. A supplemental application form must be submitted in addition to the standard County employment application form. Resumes are not accepted in lieu of submitting the required application materials. Online applications must be received by the Human Resources Department before midnight on the final filing date. ~ TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE ~ Final Filing Date: Continuous Application Screening: Week of April 3, 2017 Combined Panel/Department Interviews: Week of April 10, 2017 The County of San Mateo does not require job applicants to disclose conviction history information until after the applicant successfully completes all examination phases for the recruitment. All passing applicants will receive instructions by email only from Human Resources staff to complete and submit a conviction history questionnaire online within a specified deadline of two business days. Failure to do so within the timeframe will disqualify you from the rest of the process. Please visit this link at http://hr.smcgov.org/conviction-information-applicants-faqs to find out more information about the conviction history questionnaire so that you can prepare accordingly. Note: Positions in criminal justice agencies currently required by law to pass background checks are exempted from this bill, and applicants may be required to submit conviction information at the time of application. San Mateo County Is an Equal Opportunity Employer Analyst: Wendy Young (022817) (Clinical Nurse F011) Application Instructions To learn more about the position and/or to apply, please click the link below. If link is not available, please read the information above for detailed instructions on how to apply.
Mar 01, 2017
Job Description Overall Job Objective Job Title: Clinical Nurse Educator for Intensive Care Unit (Open & Promotional) Closing Date/Time: Continuous Salary: $57.50 - $67.98 Hourly $4,600.00 - $5,438.40 Biweekly $9,966.67 - $11,783.20 Monthly $119,600.00 - $141,398.40 Annually Job Type: Full-Time Location: San Mateo County, California Note: This recruitment schedule was amended on March 27, 2017 to extend the Final Filing Date. This recruitment has been changed to "Continuous." Through growth and change, San Mateo County Health System remains committed to provide quality medical care to meet the health needs of the community. Our commitment is to provide quality care with a compassionate touch and we strive to help you maintain a balance between work and family. San Mateo County Health System is an integrated delivery system of healthcare focused on the needs of the underserved, within a County system of care. The San Mateo Medical Center (SMMC) serves as a key provider within the Health Plan of San Mateo's (HPSM) public/private network. Our integrated delivery system includes a fully accredited acute care hospital that is licensed to operate 509 beds including a 64-bed medical/surgical unit, a 7-bed intensive care unit, a 34-bed inpatient psychiatric services unit and 32 skilled nursing beds in San Mateo, and 14 clinics throughout the County of San Mateo. Do you love to teach? Pass on the passion of nursing and educate our Critical Care nursing staff. The current full-time, permanent vacancy is in the Intensive Care Unit. The successful hire in this position will: Monitor and maintain the competency and education records of all Critical Care staff and participate in hospital committees that directly influence the quality of nursing care in the Intensive Care Unit. Actively contribute to the department organizational plan to ensure that this plan reflects state and national professional/health care trends as well as current standards of nursing practice and meeting regulatory standards. Accept direct patient care assignments in proportion to other responsibilities including orientation and on-boarding of new staff and staff evaluations. Exercise your clinical knowledge acquired from 2-5 years of experience in a Critical Care setting. Display your assessment, evaluation, critical thinking and technical skills. Exhibit your strong communication and teaching skills from previous experience in a formal and/or informal educational role. The ideal candidate will possess expert knowledge of the electronic medical record for the creation of reports, auditing, and educational responsibilities. Additionally, the incumbent will split their time, dedicating 50% to direct patient care responsibilities and 50% to indirect patient care as the nurse educator. Note: percentage of time is an estimate and will be based on the needs of the day, flexibility is required. Examples Of Duties: Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Clinical Nurse duties direct and indirect as assigned. Support nursing Education Department as assigned. Assess, evaluate and direct nursing activities on an assigned shift to provide quality care to patients in compliance with prescribed standards and in conjunction with nursing management. Resolve unusual or unique patient care problems or situations which require analytical, interpretative and constructive thinking. Formulate and develop plans, procedures and program content designed to meet specifically identified training/educational needs of nursing staff. Supervise and perform nursing assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation and documentation of patient care on the unit. Work in conjunction with nursing management to coordinate adequate unit staffing for the assigned shift. Participate with unit or clinic nursing management in interviewing, hiring, completing evaluations and performing disciplinary counseling of staff. Supervise the work of professional and paraprofessional nursing staff. Work with nursing management to identify staff development needs and to implement continuing education programs. Assist nursing management in planning unit or clinic budget. Interpret policies and procedures to nursing staff. Participate in staff meetings. Coordinate with ancillary support departments to coordinate total patient care. Maintain and evaluate records. Perform related duties as assigned. Conduct formal classroom instruction in the more difficult or complex areas of nursing technology requiring a knowledge and understanding of the scientific principles and theoretical concepts underlying specific nursing procedures or techniques. Communicate research findings by publication and presentation at professional meetings. Evaluate nursing research literature and own research findings for implementation and incorporation as appropriate, into patient care activities. Serve as role model and resource person for staff and members of the interdisciplinary team. Perform related duties as assigned. Qualifications: Knowledge of: Advanced principles and practices in specialty areas. Nurse Practice Act. Current nursing and related medical theory and skills necessary to administer nursing care within assigned clinical setting. Safety and infection control practices. Clinical systems, supplies and equipment. Modern principles, techniques, and procedures of nursing. Medical terminology. Use and maintenance of medical instruments and equipment. Use and effects of medicines. Public health principles. Health promotion and disease prevention. Medical research principles and practices. Principles of training and education. Lean principles and methodologies. Data abstraction and utilization. Basic statistics for reporting purposes. Report writing. Regulatory and accreditation requirements for assigned area. Skill/Ability to: Provide leadership and direction to multi-disciplinary medical teams. Give direction to staff. Evaluate the work of others. Develop and present training and continuing education programs. Design, evaluate, construct and modify research models; carry out research and present findings. Perform the full range of nursing duties and responsibilities. Prepare clear and concise medical record documentation. Write articles for publication on areas of specialty. Identify problems or discrepancies and make suggestions for corrective actions. Teach and orient staff. Establish and maintain effective working relationship with patients and staff members. Communicate effectively. Education and Experience: Associate Degree in Nursing with two years clinical experience including one year in a clinical specialty area, or Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing or a health related field with one year of clinical experience including six months in a clinical specialty area, or Masters degree in Nursing. Licensure/Certification: Possession of a California license as a Registered Nurse. Additional Qualifications for Restricted Positions: Specific qualifications are required beyond those specified above for the assignments listed below. Nurse Educator - Must have knowledge of and verifiable experience in adult education curriculum development, program evaluation, and evidence-based and best practice implementation. Application/Examination: Anyone may apply. Current San Mateo County and San Mateo County Superior Court employees with at least six months (1040 hours) of continuous service in a classified regular, probationary, SEIU or AFSCME represented extra-help/term position prior to the final filing date will receive five points added to their final passing score on this examination. This is a continuous recruitment which may close at any time. The final filing date will be posted five days in advance on this job announcement. 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 San Mateo County, 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 Online" button above or below. If you are not on the County's website, please go to http://jobs.smcgov.org/ to apply. A supplemental application form must be submitted in addition to the standard County employment application form. Resumes are not accepted in lieu of submitting the required application materials. Online applications must be received by the Human Resources Department before midnight on the final filing date. ~ TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE ~ Final Filing Date: Continuous Application Screening: Week of April 3, 2017 Combined Panel/Department Interviews: Week of April 10, 2017 The County of San Mateo does not require job applicants to disclose conviction history information until after the applicant successfully completes all examination phases for the recruitment. All passing applicants will receive instructions by email only from Human Resources staff to complete and submit a conviction history questionnaire online within a specified deadline of two business days. Failure to do so within the timeframe will disqualify you from the rest of the process. Please visit this link at http://hr.smcgov.org/conviction-information-applicants-faqs to find out more information about the conviction history questionnaire so that you can prepare accordingly. Note: Positions in criminal justice agencies currently required by law to pass background checks are exempted from this bill, and applicants may be required to submit conviction information at the time of application. San Mateo County Is an Equal Opportunity Employer Analyst: Wendy Young (022817) (Clinical Nurse F011) Application Instructions To learn more about the position and/or to apply, please click the link below. If link is not available, please read the information above for detailed instructions on how to apply.
Job Description Overall Job Objective Job Title: Psychiatric Social Worker/Marriage & Family Therapist I/II-Correctional Health (Open & Promotional) Closing Date/Time: Wed. 08/23/17 11:59 PM Pacific Time Salary: $32.30 - $45.29 Hourly $2,584.00 - $3,623.20 Biweekly $5,598.67 - $7,850.27 Monthly Job Type: Full-Time Location: San Mateo County, California The County of San Mateo Health System is seeking qualified individuals for the position of Psychiatric Social Worker/Marriage & Family Therapist I/II-Correctional Health. There are currently multiple regular and limited-term vacancies in Correctional Health Services. These positions work in the Maguire Correctional Facility and the Maple Street Correctional Center, both located in Redwood City. Positions include weekend and evening shifts. These clinician's primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: Provide clinical mental health services to inmates with serious mental illness and co-occurring disorders Work closely with the Behavioral Health Pod Team and to assist with placement into and with the transition out of the Behavioral Health Pod while in-custody Work closely with community behavioral health services, parole, probation, parole and the courts to assess inmates and assist with placement into wrap around services in the community Assess mental health needs and formulate treatment plans Triage and provide crises intervention Facilitate psycho-education/psychotherapeutic groups with an emphasis on teaching emotional regulation skills and communication Provide clinical case management and referrals to treatment programs and community-based services when appropriate Exercise good judgment and tact when interacting with inmate patients and other service providers Relate and communicate effectively with inmate patients and others from the diverse multi-cultural community served Function as a team member in a multi-disciplinary work setting Work independently Collaborate with Sheriff's Office staff to manage inmate patients' daily activities Work with various professionals involved with the court system, including probation officers, attorneys, case managers and other treatment providers, and develop treatment plans for seriously mentally ill inmates. Report to and receive clinical supervision from a clinical supervisor. The ideal candidates will have: A license as either a Licensed Clinical Social Worker or Marriage and Family Therapist; Experience working in a correctional facility; Experience providing case management services for an inmate population; Demonstrated ability in providing clinical mental health services to an adult population with serious mental illness or co-occurring disorders of serious mental illness and substance use disorder; and Working with a diverse multi-disciplinary team and inmate population. Fluency in Spanish is preferred but not required. SALARY: PSW/MFT I: $5,599 - $6,999/month PSW/MFT II: $6,280 - $7,850/month NOTE: The eligible list generated from this recruitment may be used to fill future extra-help, term, unclassified, and regular classified vacancies. Limited Term Employees are assigned to assignments not to exceed three years. They receive medical and dental benefits, similar to regular employees, and a defined contribution retirement plan. Qualifications: Licensure/Certification: PSW I - current California registration as a Clinical Social Worker Associate (ASW). MFT I - current California Registration as a Marriage and Family Therapist intern (IMF). Individuals hired in these classifications must become licensed within three years from the date of employment as a Clinical Social Worker or Marriage and Family Therapist by the State of California. PSW-II - current California license as a Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). MFT II - current California license as a Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT). Security Clearance : This position requires that the applicant obtain and maintain a security clearance as a condition of employment. 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 a Master's degree in Social Work, Social Welfare or a closely related field. Knowledge of : Current philosophy, principles, and practices for services to clients with emotional disturbance or serious mental illness; individual, group and family psychodynamics as they relate to children or adults; psychological diagnostic methods and terminology; personality development from infancy through adulthood; human and health services systems in the County including private agencies and other community resources. Skill/Ability to : Provide treatment to children, adolescents or adults with various mental health disabilities ranging from emotional disturbance or serious mental illness to dysfunctional behavior patterns, including victims of sexual or physical abuse; set realistic treatment goals and facilitate their attainment; evaluate the degree of mental disability or emotional distress of patients/clients; provide consultation and technical assistance to agencies, schools and other organizations; work collectively within a multi-disciplinary team; and communicate effectively orally and in writing. Application/Examination: Anyone may apply . Current San Mateo County and San Mateo County Superior Court employees with at least six months (1040 hours) of continuous service in a classified regular, probationary, SEIU or AFSCME represented 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 San Mateo County, 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 Online" button above or below. If you are not on the County's website, please go to http://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: August 23, 2017 The County of San Mateo does not require job applicants to disclose conviction history information until after the applicant successfully completes all examination phases for the recruitment. All passing applicants will receive instructions by email only from Human Resources staff to complete and submit a conviction history questionnaire online within a specified deadline of two business days. Failure to do so within the timeframe will disqualify you from the rest of the process. Please visit this link at http://hr.smcgov.org/conviction-information-applicants-faqs to find out more information about the conviction history questionnaire so that you can prepare accordingly. Note: Positions in criminal justice agencies currently required by law to pass background checks are exempted from this bill, and applicants may be required to submit conviction information at the time of application. San Mateo County is an Equal Opportunity Employer HR Contact: Yvonne Alvidrez (081017) (Psychiatric Social Worker I/II-Marriage and Family Therapist I/II - G035/G040/G120/G121) Application Instructions To learn more about the position and/or to apply, please click the link below. If link is not available, please read the information above for detailed instructions on how to apply.
Aug 11, 2017
Job Description Overall Job Objective Job Title: Psychiatric Social Worker/Marriage & Family Therapist I/II-Correctional Health (Open & Promotional) Closing Date/Time: Wed. 08/23/17 11:59 PM Pacific Time Salary: $32.30 - $45.29 Hourly $2,584.00 - $3,623.20 Biweekly $5,598.67 - $7,850.27 Monthly Job Type: Full-Time Location: San Mateo County, California The County of San Mateo Health System is seeking qualified individuals for the position of Psychiatric Social Worker/Marriage & Family Therapist I/II-Correctional Health. There are currently multiple regular and limited-term vacancies in Correctional Health Services. These positions work in the Maguire Correctional Facility and the Maple Street Correctional Center, both located in Redwood City. Positions include weekend and evening shifts. These clinician's primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: Provide clinical mental health services to inmates with serious mental illness and co-occurring disorders Work closely with the Behavioral Health Pod Team and to assist with placement into and with the transition out of the Behavioral Health Pod while in-custody Work closely with community behavioral health services, parole, probation, parole and the courts to assess inmates and assist with placement into wrap around services in the community Assess mental health needs and formulate treatment plans Triage and provide crises intervention Facilitate psycho-education/psychotherapeutic groups with an emphasis on teaching emotional regulation skills and communication Provide clinical case management and referrals to treatment programs and community-based services when appropriate Exercise good judgment and tact when interacting with inmate patients and other service providers Relate and communicate effectively with inmate patients and others from the diverse multi-cultural community served Function as a team member in a multi-disciplinary work setting Work independently Collaborate with Sheriff's Office staff to manage inmate patients' daily activities Work with various professionals involved with the court system, including probation officers, attorneys, case managers and other treatment providers, and develop treatment plans for seriously mentally ill inmates. Report to and receive clinical supervision from a clinical supervisor. The ideal candidates will have: A license as either a Licensed Clinical Social Worker or Marriage and Family Therapist; Experience working in a correctional facility; Experience providing case management services for an inmate population; Demonstrated ability in providing clinical mental health services to an adult population with serious mental illness or co-occurring disorders of serious mental illness and substance use disorder; and Working with a diverse multi-disciplinary team and inmate population. Fluency in Spanish is preferred but not required. SALARY: PSW/MFT I: $5,599 - $6,999/month PSW/MFT II: $6,280 - $7,850/month NOTE: The eligible list generated from this recruitment may be used to fill future extra-help, term, unclassified, and regular classified vacancies. Limited Term Employees are assigned to assignments not to exceed three years. They receive medical and dental benefits, similar to regular employees, and a defined contribution retirement plan. Qualifications: Licensure/Certification: PSW I - current California registration as a Clinical Social Worker Associate (ASW). MFT I - current California Registration as a Marriage and Family Therapist intern (IMF). Individuals hired in these classifications must become licensed within three years from the date of employment as a Clinical Social Worker or Marriage and Family Therapist by the State of California. PSW-II - current California license as a Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). MFT II - current California license as a Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT). Security Clearance : This position requires that the applicant obtain and maintain a security clearance as a condition of employment. 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 a Master's degree in Social Work, Social Welfare or a closely related field. Knowledge of : Current philosophy, principles, and practices for services to clients with emotional disturbance or serious mental illness; individual, group and family psychodynamics as they relate to children or adults; psychological diagnostic methods and terminology; personality development from infancy through adulthood; human and health services systems in the County including private agencies and other community resources. Skill/Ability to : Provide treatment to children, adolescents or adults with various mental health disabilities ranging from emotional disturbance or serious mental illness to dysfunctional behavior patterns, including victims of sexual or physical abuse; set realistic treatment goals and facilitate their attainment; evaluate the degree of mental disability or emotional distress of patients/clients; provide consultation and technical assistance to agencies, schools and other organizations; work collectively within a multi-disciplinary team; and communicate effectively orally and in writing. Application/Examination: Anyone may apply . Current San Mateo County and San Mateo County Superior Court employees with at least six months (1040 hours) of continuous service in a classified regular, probationary, SEIU or AFSCME represented 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 San Mateo County, 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 Online" button above or below. If you are not on the County's website, please go to http://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: August 23, 2017 The County of San Mateo does not require job applicants to disclose conviction history information until after the applicant successfully completes all examination phases for the recruitment. All passing applicants will receive instructions by email only from Human Resources staff to complete and submit a conviction history questionnaire online within a specified deadline of two business days. Failure to do so within the timeframe will disqualify you from the rest of the process. Please visit this link at http://hr.smcgov.org/conviction-information-applicants-faqs to find out more information about the conviction history questionnaire so that you can prepare accordingly. Note: Positions in criminal justice agencies currently required by law to pass background checks are exempted from this bill, and applicants may be required to submit conviction information at the time of application. San Mateo County is an Equal Opportunity Employer HR Contact: Yvonne Alvidrez (081017) (Psychiatric Social Worker I/II-Marriage and Family Therapist I/II - G035/G040/G120/G121) Application Instructions To learn more about the position and/or to apply, please click the link below. If link is not available, please read the information above for detailed instructions on how to apply.
Job Description Overall Job Objective Job Title: Senior Community Health Planner (Open & Promotional) Closing Date/Time: Continuous Salary: $39.18 - $48.97 Hourly $3,134.40 - $3,917.60 Biweekly $6,791.20 - $8,488.13 Monthly Job Type: Full-Time Location: San Mateo County, California The County of San Mateo Health System is seeking a Senior Community Health Planner (SCHP) to join the Health Policy and Planning (HPP) team, a program within the Public Health, Policy and Planning Division. This SCHP will play an integral part in HPP's Get Healthy San Mateo County initiative and should have expertise in advancing health and equity through policy and environmental changes in areas such as the city and regional planning, transportation and housing policy and community and economic development. This position necessitates a motivated individual with strong critical thinking, community engagement, supervision, facilitation, project management and oral and written communication skills, as well as political astuteness. People from cultural, ethnic, racial and linguistically diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. The current vacancy is in the Public Health Policy and Planning Division located in San Mateo, but may travel/drive throughout the County to perform duties of the position. Health Policy and Planning Program The Health Policy and Planning (HPP) Program leads the Health System's work to advance health and equity by using primary prevention and place-based strategies to create the conditions that enable all County of San Mateo residents to live healthy lives. The team of 10-12 staff uses its expertise in policy, planning, research, data analysis communications and advocacy to achieve these goals. HPP is currently focused on four areas of work: Stable and affordable housing Complete neighborhoods High quality education Strong local economy To learn more about HPPs work, visit www.gethealthysmc.org . The Senior Community Health Planner is expected to advance the goals and priorities of HPP through management of multiple projects, implementation of effective communication strategies, and thoughtful staff supervision. The position will be a member of the Health, Policy and Planning Leadership Team and report to the Senior Manager for Policy, Planning and Equity. Primary responsibilities for this position include the following: Supervise Community Health Planners and/or Community Program Specialists Provide leadership over key arenas of HPP's work, such as Healthy Neighborhoods, Healthy Economy, Healthy Housing and Community Funding Request for Proposals; Lead the strategic development of the areas of growth for the program; Identify opportunities and implementation strategies to advance HPP goals; Build partnerships with diverse groups of stakeholders including community leaders, decision--makers, elected officials, agency leaders and other advocates across San Mateo County and the broader region; Represent HPP and the Health System across diverse community efforts and partnerships; Lead efforts that require community engagement, such as a the implementation of a community funding program and training series; Support the implementation of HPP communication strategies, including social media (Facebook, Twitter), E-newsletters and website; Manage multiple projects simultaneously; Develop and manage Requests for Proposals; Write reports and other communications materials; Plan and facilitate workshops, trainings, conferences and forums; Manage contracts; and Deliver presentations to community groups or agencies. The ideal candidate will have: A Master's degree in Regional or City Planning, Community or Economic Development. Dedication to advancing health and equity demonstrated through work including community, transportation or housing planning and policy experience and/or personal experience having been adversely affected by health inequities. An understanding of the relationship between place, race, equity, and health and knowledge of primary prevention and place-based strategies to promote health and equity. Work experience with and knowledge of the impacts of social, economic and physical factors on health outcomes and health inequities and an ability to think about health broadly. Ability to facilitate and lead team projects. Impeccable project management skills and ability to manage multiple tasks and competing deadlines Experience with community engagement, collaboration and partnerships. Understanding of policy development, advocacy and implementation processes. Ability to work independently toward excellent work outcomes. Experience and expertise in conducting research: literature reviews, focus groups, survey development, conducting interviews, and drafting research proposals. Ability to analyze and synthesize complex data, especially health data, identify outcomes and policy recommendations to create policy change and communicate findings effectively. Familiarity with drafting policy briefs, reports and other educational materials. Ability to communicate effectively and maintain relationships with diverse individuals, community partners, organizational leaders, and public and private officials. Experience providing leadership, supervision, coaching and guidance to support staff and working effectively with your supervisor. Politically astuteness and strong communication skills to represent the Health System at public meetings. Expertise in a relevant field such as Public Health, Public Policy, Land Use/Transportation Planning, Economic Development, Housing, among others. NOTE: The eligible list generated from this recruitment may be used to fill future extra-help, term, unclassified, and regular classified vacancies. Qualifications: Education : Possession of a Master's degree in Public Health, Public Policy, Public Administration or other relevant field with appropriate experience and knowledge of community health planning and health policy. 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 three years of experience in public health planning and promotion. Knowledge of : Basic supervisory principles and practices; practices and procedures of community organization and cooperation; principles and methods of strategic and community development and health planning; statistical and survey methods utilized in needs assessments and program evaluation; dynamics of underserved communities and populations/ Socio-economic aspects of and community-level determinants of health; data analysis and synthesis of quantitative and qualitative research; and publicity and media practices related to dissemination of initiative results and development of health promotion campaigns. Skill/Ability to : Plan, assign, direct and review the work of others; train and instruct others; organize, prioritize and coordinate work activities; read and interpret rules, policies and procedures; think strategically to guide priority community planning efforts and program priorities; obtain and maintain community collaboration for health planning efforts; plan, organize and conduct community health planning program initiatives; work with diverse staff and community members to address priority health issues; analyze and develop policy initiatives to address high priority health issues; analyze relevant data and program information to perform community health planning, assessment and evaluation; establish and maintain effective working relationships with diverse stakeholders, officials, other staff and the public; write clear, concise, and effective reports, presentations, policy memos, correspondence and news releases; communicate effectively orally, including public speaking; and originate, prepare and distribute publicity materials. Application/Examination: Anyone may apply. Current San Mateo County and San Mateo County Superior Court employees with at least six months (1040 hours) of continuous service in a classified regular, probationary, SEIU or AFSCME represented extra-help, or temporary 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. This is a continuous recruitment which may close at any time. The final filing date will be posted five days in advance on this job announcement. 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 San Mateo County, 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 Online" button above or below. If you are not on the County's website, please go to http://jobs.smcgov.org/ to apply. Online applications must be received by the Human Resources Department before midnight on the final filing date. Apply immediately. This recruitment is open on a continuous basis and selections may be made at any time within the process. ~ TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE ~ Final Date for Filing: Continuous The County of San Mateo does not require job applicants to disclose conviction history information until after the applicant successfully completes all examination phases for the recruitment. All passing applicants will receive instructions by email only from Human Resources staff to complete and submit a conviction history questionnaire online within a specified deadline of two business days. Failure to do so within the timeframe will disqualify you from the rest of the process. Please visit this link at http://hr.smcgov.org/conviction-information-applicants-faqs to find out more information about the conviction history questionnaire so that you can prepare accordingly. Note: Positions in criminal justice agencies currently required by law to pass background checks are exempted from this bill, and applicants may be required to submit conviction information at the time of application. County of San Mateo is an Equal Opportunity Employer HR Contact: Yvonne Alvidrez (041217) (Senior Community Health Planner F054) Application Instructions To learn more about the position and/or to apply, please click the link below. If link is not available, please read the information above for detailed instructions on how to apply.
Apr 13, 2017
Job Description Overall Job Objective Job Title: Senior Community Health Planner (Open & Promotional) Closing Date/Time: Continuous Salary: $39.18 - $48.97 Hourly $3,134.40 - $3,917.60 Biweekly $6,791.20 - $8,488.13 Monthly Job Type: Full-Time Location: San Mateo County, California The County of San Mateo Health System is seeking a Senior Community Health Planner (SCHP) to join the Health Policy and Planning (HPP) team, a program within the Public Health, Policy and Planning Division. This SCHP will play an integral part in HPP's Get Healthy San Mateo County initiative and should have expertise in advancing health and equity through policy and environmental changes in areas such as the city and regional planning, transportation and housing policy and community and economic development. This position necessitates a motivated individual with strong critical thinking, community engagement, supervision, facilitation, project management and oral and written communication skills, as well as political astuteness. People from cultural, ethnic, racial and linguistically diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. The current vacancy is in the Public Health Policy and Planning Division located in San Mateo, but may travel/drive throughout the County to perform duties of the position. Health Policy and Planning Program The Health Policy and Planning (HPP) Program leads the Health System's work to advance health and equity by using primary prevention and place-based strategies to create the conditions that enable all County of San Mateo residents to live healthy lives. The team of 10-12 staff uses its expertise in policy, planning, research, data analysis communications and advocacy to achieve these goals. HPP is currently focused on four areas of work: Stable and affordable housing Complete neighborhoods High quality education Strong local economy To learn more about HPPs work, visit www.gethealthysmc.org . The Senior Community Health Planner is expected to advance the goals and priorities of HPP through management of multiple projects, implementation of effective communication strategies, and thoughtful staff supervision. The position will be a member of the Health, Policy and Planning Leadership Team and report to the Senior Manager for Policy, Planning and Equity. Primary responsibilities for this position include the following: Supervise Community Health Planners and/or Community Program Specialists Provide leadership over key arenas of HPP's work, such as Healthy Neighborhoods, Healthy Economy, Healthy Housing and Community Funding Request for Proposals; Lead the strategic development of the areas of growth for the program; Identify opportunities and implementation strategies to advance HPP goals; Build partnerships with diverse groups of stakeholders including community leaders, decision--makers, elected officials, agency leaders and other advocates across San Mateo County and the broader region; Represent HPP and the Health System across diverse community efforts and partnerships; Lead efforts that require community engagement, such as a the implementation of a community funding program and training series; Support the implementation of HPP communication strategies, including social media (Facebook, Twitter), E-newsletters and website; Manage multiple projects simultaneously; Develop and manage Requests for Proposals; Write reports and other communications materials; Plan and facilitate workshops, trainings, conferences and forums; Manage contracts; and Deliver presentations to community groups or agencies. The ideal candidate will have: A Master's degree in Regional or City Planning, Community or Economic Development. Dedication to advancing health and equity demonstrated through work including community, transportation or housing planning and policy experience and/or personal experience having been adversely affected by health inequities. An understanding of the relationship between place, race, equity, and health and knowledge of primary prevention and place-based strategies to promote health and equity. Work experience with and knowledge of the impacts of social, economic and physical factors on health outcomes and health inequities and an ability to think about health broadly. Ability to facilitate and lead team projects. Impeccable project management skills and ability to manage multiple tasks and competing deadlines Experience with community engagement, collaboration and partnerships. Understanding of policy development, advocacy and implementation processes. Ability to work independently toward excellent work outcomes. Experience and expertise in conducting research: literature reviews, focus groups, survey development, conducting interviews, and drafting research proposals. Ability to analyze and synthesize complex data, especially health data, identify outcomes and policy recommendations to create policy change and communicate findings effectively. Familiarity with drafting policy briefs, reports and other educational materials. Ability to communicate effectively and maintain relationships with diverse individuals, community partners, organizational leaders, and public and private officials. Experience providing leadership, supervision, coaching and guidance to support staff and working effectively with your supervisor. Politically astuteness and strong communication skills to represent the Health System at public meetings. Expertise in a relevant field such as Public Health, Public Policy, Land Use/Transportation Planning, Economic Development, Housing, among others. NOTE: The eligible list generated from this recruitment may be used to fill future extra-help, term, unclassified, and regular classified vacancies. Qualifications: Education : Possession of a Master's degree in Public Health, Public Policy, Public Administration or other relevant field with appropriate experience and knowledge of community health planning and health policy. 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 three years of experience in public health planning and promotion. Knowledge of : Basic supervisory principles and practices; practices and procedures of community organization and cooperation; principles and methods of strategic and community development and health planning; statistical and survey methods utilized in needs assessments and program evaluation; dynamics of underserved communities and populations/ Socio-economic aspects of and community-level determinants of health; data analysis and synthesis of quantitative and qualitative research; and publicity and media practices related to dissemination of initiative results and development of health promotion campaigns. Skill/Ability to : Plan, assign, direct and review the work of others; train and instruct others; organize, prioritize and coordinate work activities; read and interpret rules, policies and procedures; think strategically to guide priority community planning efforts and program priorities; obtain and maintain community collaboration for health planning efforts; plan, organize and conduct community health planning program initiatives; work with diverse staff and community members to address priority health issues; analyze and develop policy initiatives to address high priority health issues; analyze relevant data and program information to perform community health planning, assessment and evaluation; establish and maintain effective working relationships with diverse stakeholders, officials, other staff and the public; write clear, concise, and effective reports, presentations, policy memos, correspondence and news releases; communicate effectively orally, including public speaking; and originate, prepare and distribute publicity materials. Application/Examination: Anyone may apply. Current San Mateo County and San Mateo County Superior Court employees with at least six months (1040 hours) of continuous service in a classified regular, probationary, SEIU or AFSCME represented extra-help, or temporary 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. This is a continuous recruitment which may close at any time. The final filing date will be posted five days in advance on this job announcement. 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 San Mateo County, 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 Online" button above or below. If you are not on the County's website, please go to http://jobs.smcgov.org/ to apply. Online applications must be received by the Human Resources Department before midnight on the final filing date. Apply immediately. This recruitment is open on a continuous basis and selections may be made at any time within the process. ~ TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE ~ Final Date for Filing: Continuous The County of San Mateo does not require job applicants to disclose conviction history information until after the applicant successfully completes all examination phases for the recruitment. All passing applicants will receive instructions by email only from Human Resources staff to complete and submit a conviction history questionnaire online within a specified deadline of two business days. Failure to do so within the timeframe will disqualify you from the rest of the process. Please visit this link at http://hr.smcgov.org/conviction-information-applicants-faqs to find out more information about the conviction history questionnaire so that you can prepare accordingly. Note: Positions in criminal justice agencies currently required by law to pass background checks are exempted from this bill, and applicants may be required to submit conviction information at the time of application. County of San Mateo is an Equal Opportunity Employer HR Contact: Yvonne Alvidrez (041217) (Senior Community Health Planner F054) Application Instructions To learn more about the position and/or to apply, please click the link below. If link is not available, please read the information above for detailed instructions on how to apply.
Job Description Overall Job Objective Job Title: Criminalist I/II - Forensic Biology/DNA (Open) Closing Date/Time: Tue. 09/05/17 11:59 PM Pacific Time Salary: $37.48 - $58.35 Hourly $2,998.40 - $4,668.00 Biweekly $6,496.53 - $10,114.00 Monthly $77,958.40 - $121,368.00 Annually Job Type: Full-Time Location: San Mateo County, California The San Mateo County Sheriff's Office Forensic Laboratory, which is accredited by the ANSI-ASQ National Accreditation Board in both Testing and Calibration is seeking to fill a Criminalist I/II position within its Forensic Biology and DNA Section. The Forensic Laboratory is located in San Mateo, California and was newly constructed in March 2003. It is managed by a civilian Laboratory Director who is currently supported by three Supervising Criminalists, 30 forensic scientists and interns, three administrative support staff, and two full-time Property Officers. The Criminalist will report to a Supervising Criminalist. The ideal candidate will: Be an experienced Forensic Biology/DNA technical professional dedicated to staying abreast of changes within the forensic industry. Be familiar with performing biological screening, DNA extraction, quantitation, amplification, and typing. Have minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in biology, chemistry or a forensic science-related area. Have successfully completed a minimum of 12 semester or equivalent credit hours of undergraduate and graduate (if applicable) coursework covering the subject areas of biochemistry, genetics and molecular biology (molecular genetics, recombinant DNA technology), or other subjects which provide a basic understanding of the foundation of forensic DNA analysis. Have successfully completed a course in statistics and/or population genetics as it applies to Forensic DNA analysis. Have a minimum of six months of forensic DNA laboratory experience. Have court room testimony experience. Additional emphasis will be placed upon the following professional and personal attributes: Demonstrated project management proficiency, effective planning, organizing and prioritization skills. Self-starting, motivated individual capable of demonstrating measurable work results in a timely manner. Ability to function with minimal supervision. Familiar with GeneMapper IDX. Knowledge/experience in PCR DNA STR Systems. Ability to persuasively communicate ideas and goals and effectively motivate others to achieve those goals. Strategic thinker and planner. Understanding of current forensic technology and experience in the collection, analysis and evaluation of physiological fluids and other physical evidence gathered at crime scenes. NOTE : A 2.5% pay differential is also given for IAI Crime Scene Certification and an additional 5.0% for ABC or AFTE or IAI Latent Print Certification. The maximum allowable certification differential is 7.5%. Examples Of Duties: Examine and identify physiological fluids such as blood, urine, and semen. Perform microscopic examinations to identify biological cells. Perform DNA extractions. Perform quantitations of DNA extractions. Analyze and interpret DNA instrumentation results. Prepare evidence for presentation at court and appear as an expert witness to testify on the results of laboratory analysis. Engage in crime scene reconstruction and collection of physical evidence at a major crime scene; make casts of various impressions. Take photographs and photomicrographs. Participate in public relations activities such as conducting tours of the Laboratory and speaking to various interested groups. Care for and maintain laboratory equipment. Perform related duties as assigned. Other Requirements: Participate in the Laboratory's on-call, crime scene rotation schedule. Pass a detailed background investigation and pre-employment medical exam prior to appointment. Qualifications: Knowledge of: Current forensic methods and techniques used in the analysis and evalua-tion of physical evidence likely to be used in a court case. Principles of organic and inorganic chemistry, biochemistry and physiology. Common types of controlled substances, as defined by the Uniform Control-led Substances Act of the Health and Safety Code. Various types of equipment found in a forensic laboratory. Courtroom procedures and testimony. Recent developments, literature and sources of information relative to criminalistics and toxicology. Principles of photography. Skill/Ability to: Performing physical and chemical tests commonly used in the analysis of physical evidence. Using a wide variety of equipment including ultraviolet and infrared spectrophotometers, gas chromatograph, density and refractive index apparatus and various types of microscopes and cameras. Understanding and carrying out detailed, highly technical oral and written instructions. Communicating verbally. Writing clear, concise reports and correspondence. Education and Experience: Criminalist I : Graduation from an accredited college or university with a major in criminalistics, chemistry or a related physical science. Criminalist II : Three years of experience in the practice of criminalistics, which has included experience in collecting, analyzing and evaluating physiological fluids, controlled substances and other physical evidence gathered from crime scenes. Application/Examination: Anyone may apply. Responses to supplemental questions are required and must be submitted in addition to the Standard San Mateo County employment application. A resume or reference to a resume will not be accepted as a substitute for your responses to these questions. 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 San Mateo County, 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 Online" button above or below. If you are not on the County's website, please go to http://jobs.smcgov.org/ to apply. Online applications must be received by the Human Resources Department before midnight on the final filing date. RECRUITMENT TIMELINE: Final Filing Date: September 5, 2017 Applicant Screening(Tentative): Week of September 11, 2017 Panel Interviews (Tentative): Week of October 9, 2017 Note: Positions in criminal justice agencies currently required by law to pass background checks are exempted from this bill, and applicants may be required to submit conviction information at the time of application. County of San Mateo is an Equal Opportunity Employer Analyst: Mandy Singh (08152017) (Criminalist I/II - H029/H028) Application Instructions To learn more about the position and/or to apply, please click the link below. If link is not available, please read the information above for detailed instructions on how to apply.
Aug 15, 2017
Job Description Overall Job Objective Job Title: Criminalist I/II - Forensic Biology/DNA (Open) Closing Date/Time: Tue. 09/05/17 11:59 PM Pacific Time Salary: $37.48 - $58.35 Hourly $2,998.40 - $4,668.00 Biweekly $6,496.53 - $10,114.00 Monthly $77,958.40 - $121,368.00 Annually Job Type: Full-Time Location: San Mateo County, California The San Mateo County Sheriff's Office Forensic Laboratory, which is accredited by the ANSI-ASQ National Accreditation Board in both Testing and Calibration is seeking to fill a Criminalist I/II position within its Forensic Biology and DNA Section. The Forensic Laboratory is located in San Mateo, California and was newly constructed in March 2003. It is managed by a civilian Laboratory Director who is currently supported by three Supervising Criminalists, 30 forensic scientists and interns, three administrative support staff, and two full-time Property Officers. The Criminalist will report to a Supervising Criminalist. The ideal candidate will: Be an experienced Forensic Biology/DNA technical professional dedicated to staying abreast of changes within the forensic industry. Be familiar with performing biological screening, DNA extraction, quantitation, amplification, and typing. Have minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in biology, chemistry or a forensic science-related area. Have successfully completed a minimum of 12 semester or equivalent credit hours of undergraduate and graduate (if applicable) coursework covering the subject areas of biochemistry, genetics and molecular biology (molecular genetics, recombinant DNA technology), or other subjects which provide a basic understanding of the foundation of forensic DNA analysis. Have successfully completed a course in statistics and/or population genetics as it applies to Forensic DNA analysis. Have a minimum of six months of forensic DNA laboratory experience. Have court room testimony experience. Additional emphasis will be placed upon the following professional and personal attributes: Demonstrated project management proficiency, effective planning, organizing and prioritization skills. Self-starting, motivated individual capable of demonstrating measurable work results in a timely manner. Ability to function with minimal supervision. Familiar with GeneMapper IDX. Knowledge/experience in PCR DNA STR Systems. Ability to persuasively communicate ideas and goals and effectively motivate others to achieve those goals. Strategic thinker and planner. Understanding of current forensic technology and experience in the collection, analysis and evaluation of physiological fluids and other physical evidence gathered at crime scenes. NOTE : A 2.5% pay differential is also given for IAI Crime Scene Certification and an additional 5.0% for ABC or AFTE or IAI Latent Print Certification. The maximum allowable certification differential is 7.5%. Examples Of Duties: Examine and identify physiological fluids such as blood, urine, and semen. Perform microscopic examinations to identify biological cells. Perform DNA extractions. Perform quantitations of DNA extractions. Analyze and interpret DNA instrumentation results. Prepare evidence for presentation at court and appear as an expert witness to testify on the results of laboratory analysis. Engage in crime scene reconstruction and collection of physical evidence at a major crime scene; make casts of various impressions. Take photographs and photomicrographs. Participate in public relations activities such as conducting tours of the Laboratory and speaking to various interested groups. Care for and maintain laboratory equipment. Perform related duties as assigned. Other Requirements: Participate in the Laboratory's on-call, crime scene rotation schedule. Pass a detailed background investigation and pre-employment medical exam prior to appointment. Qualifications: Knowledge of: Current forensic methods and techniques used in the analysis and evalua-tion of physical evidence likely to be used in a court case. Principles of organic and inorganic chemistry, biochemistry and physiology. Common types of controlled substances, as defined by the Uniform Control-led Substances Act of the Health and Safety Code. Various types of equipment found in a forensic laboratory. Courtroom procedures and testimony. Recent developments, literature and sources of information relative to criminalistics and toxicology. Principles of photography. Skill/Ability to: Performing physical and chemical tests commonly used in the analysis of physical evidence. Using a wide variety of equipment including ultraviolet and infrared spectrophotometers, gas chromatograph, density and refractive index apparatus and various types of microscopes and cameras. Understanding and carrying out detailed, highly technical oral and written instructions. Communicating verbally. Writing clear, concise reports and correspondence. Education and Experience: Criminalist I : Graduation from an accredited college or university with a major in criminalistics, chemistry or a related physical science. Criminalist II : Three years of experience in the practice of criminalistics, which has included experience in collecting, analyzing and evaluating physiological fluids, controlled substances and other physical evidence gathered from crime scenes. Application/Examination: Anyone may apply. Responses to supplemental questions are required and must be submitted in addition to the Standard San Mateo County employment application. A resume or reference to a resume will not be accepted as a substitute for your responses to these questions. 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 San Mateo County, 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 Online" button above or below. If you are not on the County's website, please go to http://jobs.smcgov.org/ to apply. Online applications must be received by the Human Resources Department before midnight on the final filing date. RECRUITMENT TIMELINE: Final Filing Date: September 5, 2017 Applicant Screening(Tentative): Week of September 11, 2017 Panel Interviews (Tentative): Week of October 9, 2017 Note: Positions in criminal justice agencies currently required by law to pass background checks are exempted from this bill, and applicants may be required to submit conviction information at the time of application. County of San Mateo is an Equal Opportunity Employer Analyst: Mandy Singh (08152017) (Criminalist I/II - H029/H028) Application Instructions To learn more about the position and/or to apply, please click the link below. If link is not available, please read the information above for detailed instructions on how to apply.
Job Description Overall Job Objective Job Title: Community Mental Health Nurse-Behavioral Health and Recovery Services (Open & Promotional) Closing Date/Time: Continuous Salary: $56.56 - $63.24 Hourly $9,803.73 - $10,961.60 Monthly $117,644.80 - $131,539.20 Annually Job Type: Full-Time Location: San Mateo County, California Note: This recruitment schedule was amended on 8/14/2017 to extend the Final Filing Date. This recruitment has been changed to "Continuous." San Mateo County Behavioral Health and Recovery Services (BHRS) Division has exciting opportunities for experienced psychiatric nurses to work in Behavioral Health and Recovery Services as members of an interdisciplinary team. The positions are within our outpatient regional clinics within San Mateo County, providing services for adult clients with serious mental illness, co-occurring disorders and complex medical conditions. The nurses will provide psychiatric assessment, clinical case management services, medication therapy and individual, group and family counseling. The nurses will work with acute hospitals and community resources to coordinate clients' clinical care and recovery services. Current openings are each full-time opportunities. One vacancy is in our East Palo Alto Behavioral Health clinic, and one is in our Redwood City Behavioral Health clinic. The ideal candidates will possess: Master's degree in Psychiatric Nursing. BRN Certification as a Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse. Skill in establishing and maintaining productive working relationships with families and consumers. Knowledge of current psychiatric nursing practice including psycho pharmacology and the medical issues associated with serious mental illness. Knowledge of the behavioral health needs of adults with serious mental illness and co-occurring disorders. Knowledge of the principles of psychiatric rehabilitation and recovery. Experience in providing individual and group skill-based psycho-education and C.B.T. services. Experience working in an outpatient community mental health setting. Experience working within a multi-disciplinary team as a direct service provider. Examples Of Duties: Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Perform initial intake assessments and formulate diagnoses. Provide case management services. Conduct individual, group and family therapy sessions. Participate in diagnostic and treatment aspects of patient care with interdisciplinary care team; assess progress of clients on a selected basis and propose treatment plan modifications. Dispense, administer and supervise clients' medication. Establish and utilize knowledge of community resources for mentally or emotionally unstable clients. Interview patient and relatives in order to gather case history data. Observe, record, and report clinically significant changes in the client's condition. Participate in individual client and program conferences, staff development, and professional growth activities. Provide crisis intervention services including evaluating clients and referring clients to appropriate resources. Conduct home visits when needed and appropriate. Provide physical and mental health information services on a formal or informal basis. Participate in the development, implementation and evaluation of mental health service programs. Provide psycho-education to clients and families. Perform related duties as assigned. Qualifications: Education: Bachelor's degree in Nursing. Experience: One year of psychiatric nursing experience. Licensure/Certification: California license as a Registered Nurse. Knowledge of: Current psychiatric nursing practices including psychopharmacology and the medical issues associated with serious mental illness. Knowledge of the behavioral health needs of adults with serious mental illness and co-occurring disorders. Knowledge of the principles of psychiatric rehabilitation and recovery. Principles of hygiene, nutrition, parenting and health practices. Social and physical aspects of mental and emotional disturbances. Basic techniques and dynamics of individual and group therapy. Community resources available for treatment of clients. Laws that govern psychiatric mental health nursing and the treatment of the mentally ill. Skill/Ability to: Apply the techniques used in individual and group therapy. Develop and evaluate creative approaches to the assessment, treatment and rehabilitation for individuals with serious mental illness. Obtain and record social, medical, psychiatric, education and work histories. Write clear, accurate and concise reports. Conduct group and individual counseling. Establish and maintain the confidence and cooperation of clients. Verbally present materials and information to a variety of groups. Skillfully utilize clinical case management services and techniques to assist clients in their recovery process. Application/Examination: Open and Promotional: Anyone may apply. Current San Mateo County and San Mateo County Superior Court employees with at least six months (1040 hours) of continuous service in a classified regular, probationary, SEIU or AFSCME represented extra-help/term position prior to the final filing date will receive five points added to their final passing score on this examination. The examination process will consist of a subject matter expert (SME) review/evaluation (weight: pass/fail) based on the candidates' application and responses to the supplemental questions. The screening committee may select those applicants whose education and/or experience appear to best meet the needs of the position. 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. Because of this screening process, all applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement to the next phase of the examination process. Candidates who pass the SME review/application screening will be placed on an eligible list. The top candidates will be offered an opportunity to interview with the hiring department. All examinations will be given in San Mateo County, California, and applicants must participate at their own expense. A supplemental application form must be submitted in addition to our regular employment application form . This is a continuous recruitment which may close at any time. The final filing date will be posted five days in advance on this job announcement. IMPORTANT: Applications for this position will only be accepted online. If you are currently on the County's website, you may click the "Apply Online" above or below. If you are not on the County's website, please go to http://jobs.smcgov.org to apply. Apply immediately. This recruitment is open on a continuous basis and selections may be made at any time within the process. ~TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE~ First Round Deadline to Apply: Monday August 14, 2017 First Round Application Screening: Monday August 21, 2017 First Round Panel/Department Interviews : Wednesday August 30 and/or Thursday August 31, 2017 Effective July 1, 2014, the County of San Mateo will no longer require job applicants to disclose conviction history information until after the applicant successfully completes all examination phases for the recruitment. All passing applicants will receive instructions by email only from Human Resources staff to complete and submit a conviction history questionnaire online within a specified deadline of two business days. Failure to do so within the timeframe will disqualify you from the rest of the process. Please visit this link at http://hr.smcgov.org/conviction-information-applicants-faqs to find out more information about the conviction history questionnaire so that you can prepare accordingly. Note: Positions in criminal justice agencies currently required by law to pass background checks are exempted from this bill, and applicants may be required to submit conviction information at the time of application. County of San Mateo is an Equal Opportunity Employer Analyst: Carolyn Burns (072417) (Community Mental Health Nurse - F049) Keywords: Registered nurse, RN, psychiatric nurse, rehabilitation, recovery, mental health, case management, behavioral health, community services, behavioral health and Recovery Services Application Instructions To learn more about the position and/or to apply, please click the link below. If link is not available, please read the information above for detailed instructions on how to apply.
Jul 24, 2017
Job Description Overall Job Objective Job Title: Community Mental Health Nurse-Behavioral Health and Recovery Services (Open & Promotional) Closing Date/Time: Continuous Salary: $56.56 - $63.24 Hourly $9,803.73 - $10,961.60 Monthly $117,644.80 - $131,539.20 Annually Job Type: Full-Time Location: San Mateo County, California Note: This recruitment schedule was amended on 8/14/2017 to extend the Final Filing Date. This recruitment has been changed to "Continuous." San Mateo County Behavioral Health and Recovery Services (BHRS) Division has exciting opportunities for experienced psychiatric nurses to work in Behavioral Health and Recovery Services as members of an interdisciplinary team. The positions are within our outpatient regional clinics within San Mateo County, providing services for adult clients with serious mental illness, co-occurring disorders and complex medical conditions. The nurses will provide psychiatric assessment, clinical case management services, medication therapy and individual, group and family counseling. The nurses will work with acute hospitals and community resources to coordinate clients' clinical care and recovery services. Current openings are each full-time opportunities. One vacancy is in our East Palo Alto Behavioral Health clinic, and one is in our Redwood City Behavioral Health clinic. The ideal candidates will possess: Master's degree in Psychiatric Nursing. BRN Certification as a Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse. Skill in establishing and maintaining productive working relationships with families and consumers. Knowledge of current psychiatric nursing practice including psycho pharmacology and the medical issues associated with serious mental illness. Knowledge of the behavioral health needs of adults with serious mental illness and co-occurring disorders. Knowledge of the principles of psychiatric rehabilitation and recovery. Experience in providing individual and group skill-based psycho-education and C.B.T. services. Experience working in an outpatient community mental health setting. Experience working within a multi-disciplinary team as a direct service provider. Examples Of Duties: Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Perform initial intake assessments and formulate diagnoses. Provide case management services. Conduct individual, group and family therapy sessions. Participate in diagnostic and treatment aspects of patient care with interdisciplinary care team; assess progress of clients on a selected basis and propose treatment plan modifications. Dispense, administer and supervise clients' medication. Establish and utilize knowledge of community resources for mentally or emotionally unstable clients. Interview patient and relatives in order to gather case history data. Observe, record, and report clinically significant changes in the client's condition. Participate in individual client and program conferences, staff development, and professional growth activities. Provide crisis intervention services including evaluating clients and referring clients to appropriate resources. Conduct home visits when needed and appropriate. Provide physical and mental health information services on a formal or informal basis. Participate in the development, implementation and evaluation of mental health service programs. Provide psycho-education to clients and families. Perform related duties as assigned. Qualifications: Education: Bachelor's degree in Nursing. Experience: One year of psychiatric nursing experience. Licensure/Certification: California license as a Registered Nurse. Knowledge of: Current psychiatric nursing practices including psychopharmacology and the medical issues associated with serious mental illness. Knowledge of the behavioral health needs of adults with serious mental illness and co-occurring disorders. Knowledge of the principles of psychiatric rehabilitation and recovery. Principles of hygiene, nutrition, parenting and health practices. Social and physical aspects of mental and emotional disturbances. Basic techniques and dynamics of individual and group therapy. Community resources available for treatment of clients. Laws that govern psychiatric mental health nursing and the treatment of the mentally ill. Skill/Ability to: Apply the techniques used in individual and group therapy. Develop and evaluate creative approaches to the assessment, treatment and rehabilitation for individuals with serious mental illness. Obtain and record social, medical, psychiatric, education and work histories. Write clear, accurate and concise reports. Conduct group and individual counseling. Establish and maintain the confidence and cooperation of clients. Verbally present materials and information to a variety of groups. Skillfully utilize clinical case management services and techniques to assist clients in their recovery process. Application/Examination: Open and Promotional: Anyone may apply. Current San Mateo County and San Mateo County Superior Court employees with at least six months (1040 hours) of continuous service in a classified regular, probationary, SEIU or AFSCME represented extra-help/term position prior to the final filing date will receive five points added to their final passing score on this examination. The examination process will consist of a subject matter expert (SME) review/evaluation (weight: pass/fail) based on the candidates' application and responses to the supplemental questions. The screening committee may select those applicants whose education and/or experience appear to best meet the needs of the position. 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. Because of this screening process, all applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement to the next phase of the examination process. Candidates who pass the SME review/application screening will be placed on an eligible list. The top candidates will be offered an opportunity to interview with the hiring department. All examinations will be given in San Mateo County, California, and applicants must participate at their own expense. A supplemental application form must be submitted in addition to our regular employment application form . This is a continuous recruitment which may close at any time. The final filing date will be posted five days in advance on this job announcement. IMPORTANT: Applications for this position will only be accepted online. If you are currently on the County's website, you may click the "Apply Online" above or below. If you are not on the County's website, please go to http://jobs.smcgov.org to apply. Apply immediately. This recruitment is open on a continuous basis and selections may be made at any time within the process. ~TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE~ First Round Deadline to Apply: Monday August 14, 2017 First Round Application Screening: Monday August 21, 2017 First Round Panel/Department Interviews : Wednesday August 30 and/or Thursday August 31, 2017 Effective July 1, 2014, the County of San Mateo will no longer require job applicants to disclose conviction history information until after the applicant successfully completes all examination phases for the recruitment. All passing applicants will receive instructions by email only from Human Resources staff to complete and submit a conviction history questionnaire online within a specified deadline of two business days. Failure to do so within the timeframe will disqualify you from the rest of the process. Please visit this link at http://hr.smcgov.org/conviction-information-applicants-faqs to find out more information about the conviction history questionnaire so that you can prepare accordingly. Note: Positions in criminal justice agencies currently required by law to pass background checks are exempted from this bill, and applicants may be required to submit conviction information at the time of application. County of San Mateo is an Equal Opportunity Employer Analyst: Carolyn Burns (072417) (Community Mental Health Nurse - F049) Keywords: Registered nurse, RN, psychiatric nurse, rehabilitation, recovery, mental health, case management, behavioral health, community services, behavioral health and Recovery Services Application Instructions To learn more about the position and/or to apply, please click the link below. If link is not available, please read the information above for detailed instructions on how to apply.
Job Description Overall Job Objective Job Title: Medical/Surgical Specialty Nurse Practitioner - Extra Help (Open) Closing Date/Time: Continuous Salary: $68.15 - $80.56 Hourly $5,452.00 - $6,444.80 Biweekly $11,812.67 - $13,963.73 Monthly $141,752.00 - $167,564.80 Annually Job Type: Extra Help Location: San Mateo, California San Mateo Medical Center has two Extra Help openings for one full-time Nurse Practitioner (NP) for the Medical Specialty Clinic and one full-time NP for the Surgical Specialty Clinic . Under general supervision, the successful hires will provide health care services such as conducting complete physical examinations, developing diagnostic impressions and managing care of patients in one or more specialty areas. The selected NPs for these positions will be fully competent to independently perform a variety of responsible health care services and other clinical procedures requiring a high degree of clinical judgment in the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of patients in the assigned nursing area. Completion of a college or university-based Nurse Practitioner program, California NP registration, and BLS certification are required to apply. The ideal candidates will have at least 3 years of paid NP Acute Medical/Surgical experience and can perform complex physical assessments and triaging. Other ideal qualifications include: For the Medical Specialty Clinic - experience with Neurology, Nephrology, Endocrinology, Rheumatology, Pulmonology, and/or Gastroenterology. For the Surgical Specialty Clinic - experience with Plastic Surgery, Neurosurgery, Urology, Podiatry, Orthopedics, Musculoskeletal Medicine, Dermatology, and/or Ear, Nose & Throat. Strong interpersonal skills Computer literacy and preferably experienced with an electronic medical record system. Current NP furnishing license and verification of experience to furnish (if applicable) Bilingual skills preferred but not required (Spanish and English) NOTE: This is an extra-help, at-will assignment, paid on an hourly basis. Some extra help positions are eligible for benefits under the Affordable Care Act. Extra help employees are not guaranteed permanent status at the end of the assignment. Examples Of Duties: Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Assess the health of patients to determine their physical, emotional and social status by taking a complete medical history, doing a physical examination, initiating screening and diagnostic procedures, evaluating results of clinical findings and laboratory tests, and reporting any abnormalities to a physician. Identify and manage in collaboration with a physician, common illnesses and/or other health problems and refer these problems or illnesses that require immediate medical attention to the appropriate practicing physician; assume on-going responsibility for follow-ups. Collaborate with physicians and other health professionals regarding health problems and illnesses following established protocol relative to diagnosis and treatment of patients. Counsel parents or other family members regarding health problems and ongoing related health maintenance. Coordinate and facilitate referrals to other health or social agencies. Maintain accurate records of assessments, follow-ups and evaluations. Supervise the work of subordinate health workers and participate in professional and administrative meetings. Perform related duties as assigned. Qualifications: Education and Experience: Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. Licensure/Certification: Possession of a California license as a Registered Nurse. Possession of a California license as a Nurse Practitioner. Basic Life Support (BLS) certificate. Special Training: The Nurse Practitioner Trainee requires enrollment in an accredited Nurse Practitioner training program leading to certification in one of the following options. The Nurse Practitioner requires certification in one of the options. Option l - Pediatric: Primary health care for patients 17 years of age and under. Option 2 - Family: Primary health care for patients of all ages. Option 3 - Geriatric: Primary health care for older patients. Option 4 - OB/GYN: Primary health care for obstetric and gynecologic patients. Knowledge of: Principles, practices and procedures used in the detection, diagnosis and treatment of common health problems as related to the clinical specialty. Fundamentals of clinical medicine as related to clinical specialty. Drugs commonly used in the area of specialty including the indications of their use, anticipated therapeutic effect, side effects and untoward reactions and contraindications. Safety and infection control practices and procedures. Normal and abnormal values of laboratory tests and their clinical significance. Operations and care of medical equipment and instruments used in the area of specialty. Laws and regulations pertinent to the practice of nursing and medicine applicable to assigned specialty. Community resources and referral systems. Provisions of the Nurse Practice Act. Skill/Ability to: Assess the health status of patients. Provide health care services including the taking of a complete medical history, doing complete physical examination and other related clinical procedures. Identify and manage health problems common in the area of specialty. Develop and implement treatment plans for patients according to policies and protocol. Analyze and interpret health information/data including results of laboratory testing. Communicate effectively, orally and in writing. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, professional staff and others. Follow safety practices and procedures. Maintain accurate records and preparing reports. Application/Examination: Anyone may apply. Answers to the supplemental questions must be submitted in addition to the standard San Mateo County employment application. A resume will not be accepted as a substitute for the required employment application and supplemental questionnaire. Applications that indicate background and work experience that best matches the current needs of the position will be forwarded to a hiring manager for review. The San Mateo Medical Center will screen applications as they are received and will contact qualified candidates for department interviews. To submit your application, please visit our website at http://jobs.smcgov.org to apply. If you are viewing this job announcement on the County's website, click the APPLY link above or below. Apply immediately. This recruitment is open on a continuous basis and selections may be made at any time within the process. The final filing date will be posted five days in advance on this job announcement. IMPORTANT : Applications for this position will only be accepted online. If you are currently on the County's website, you may click the "Apply Online" button above or below. If you are not on the County's website, please go to http://jobs.smcgov.org/ to apply. Online applications must be received by the Human Resources Department before midnight on the final filing date. The County of San Mateo does not require job applicants to disclose conviction history information until after the applicant successfully completes all examination phases for the recruitment. All passing applicants will receive instructions by email only from Human Resources staff to complete and submit a conviction history questionnaire online within a specified deadline of two business days. Failure to do so within the timeframe will disqualify you from the rest of the process. Please visit this link at http://hr.smcgov.org/conviction-information-applicants-faqs to find out more information about the conviction history questionnaire so that you can prepare accordingly. Note: Positions in criminal justice agencies currently required by law to pass background checks are exempted from this bill, and applicants may be required to submit conviction information at the time of application. Note : this job announcement was amended on July 10, 2015 to change job title to Surgical Specialty Nurse Practitioner. San Mateo County is an Equal Opportunity Employer HR Contact: Wendy Young (081716) Keywords: nursing, RN, NP, health services, surgery, medicine, clinical, medical Application Instructions To learn more about the position and/or to apply, please click the link below. If link is not available, please read the information above for detailed instructions on how to apply.
May 26, 2017
Job Description Overall Job Objective Job Title: Medical/Surgical Specialty Nurse Practitioner - Extra Help (Open) Closing Date/Time: Continuous Salary: $68.15 - $80.56 Hourly $5,452.00 - $6,444.80 Biweekly $11,812.67 - $13,963.73 Monthly $141,752.00 - $167,564.80 Annually Job Type: Extra Help Location: San Mateo, California San Mateo Medical Center has two Extra Help openings for one full-time Nurse Practitioner (NP) for the Medical Specialty Clinic and one full-time NP for the Surgical Specialty Clinic . Under general supervision, the successful hires will provide health care services such as conducting complete physical examinations, developing diagnostic impressions and managing care of patients in one or more specialty areas. The selected NPs for these positions will be fully competent to independently perform a variety of responsible health care services and other clinical procedures requiring a high degree of clinical judgment in the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of patients in the assigned nursing area. Completion of a college or university-based Nurse Practitioner program, California NP registration, and BLS certification are required to apply. The ideal candidates will have at least 3 years of paid NP Acute Medical/Surgical experience and can perform complex physical assessments and triaging. Other ideal qualifications include: For the Medical Specialty Clinic - experience with Neurology, Nephrology, Endocrinology, Rheumatology, Pulmonology, and/or Gastroenterology. For the Surgical Specialty Clinic - experience with Plastic Surgery, Neurosurgery, Urology, Podiatry, Orthopedics, Musculoskeletal Medicine, Dermatology, and/or Ear, Nose & Throat. Strong interpersonal skills Computer literacy and preferably experienced with an electronic medical record system. Current NP furnishing license and verification of experience to furnish (if applicable) Bilingual skills preferred but not required (Spanish and English) NOTE: This is an extra-help, at-will assignment, paid on an hourly basis. Some extra help positions are eligible for benefits under the Affordable Care Act. Extra help employees are not guaranteed permanent status at the end of the assignment. Examples Of Duties: Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Assess the health of patients to determine their physical, emotional and social status by taking a complete medical history, doing a physical examination, initiating screening and diagnostic procedures, evaluating results of clinical findings and laboratory tests, and reporting any abnormalities to a physician. Identify and manage in collaboration with a physician, common illnesses and/or other health problems and refer these problems or illnesses that require immediate medical attention to the appropriate practicing physician; assume on-going responsibility for follow-ups. Collaborate with physicians and other health professionals regarding health problems and illnesses following established protocol relative to diagnosis and treatment of patients. Counsel parents or other family members regarding health problems and ongoing related health maintenance. Coordinate and facilitate referrals to other health or social agencies. Maintain accurate records of assessments, follow-ups and evaluations. Supervise the work of subordinate health workers and participate in professional and administrative meetings. Perform related duties as assigned. Qualifications: Education and Experience: Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. Licensure/Certification: Possession of a California license as a Registered Nurse. Possession of a California license as a Nurse Practitioner. Basic Life Support (BLS) certificate. Special Training: The Nurse Practitioner Trainee requires enrollment in an accredited Nurse Practitioner training program leading to certification in one of the following options. The Nurse Practitioner requires certification in one of the options. Option l - Pediatric: Primary health care for patients 17 years of age and under. Option 2 - Family: Primary health care for patients of all ages. Option 3 - Geriatric: Primary health care for older patients. Option 4 - OB/GYN: Primary health care for obstetric and gynecologic patients. Knowledge of: Principles, practices and procedures used in the detection, diagnosis and treatment of common health problems as related to the clinical specialty. Fundamentals of clinical medicine as related to clinical specialty. Drugs commonly used in the area of specialty including the indications of their use, anticipated therapeutic effect, side effects and untoward reactions and contraindications. Safety and infection control practices and procedures. Normal and abnormal values of laboratory tests and their clinical significance. Operations and care of medical equipment and instruments used in the area of specialty. Laws and regulations pertinent to the practice of nursing and medicine applicable to assigned specialty. Community resources and referral systems. Provisions of the Nurse Practice Act. Skill/Ability to: Assess the health status of patients. Provide health care services including the taking of a complete medical history, doing complete physical examination and other related clinical procedures. Identify and manage health problems common in the area of specialty. Develop and implement treatment plans for patients according to policies and protocol. Analyze and interpret health information/data including results of laboratory testing. Communicate effectively, orally and in writing. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, professional staff and others. Follow safety practices and procedures. Maintain accurate records and preparing reports. Application/Examination: Anyone may apply. Answers to the supplemental questions must be submitted in addition to the standard San Mateo County employment application. A resume will not be accepted as a substitute for the required employment application and supplemental questionnaire. Applications that indicate background and work experience that best matches the current needs of the position will be forwarded to a hiring manager for review. The San Mateo Medical Center will screen applications as they are received and will contact qualified candidates for department interviews. To submit your application, please visit our website at http://jobs.smcgov.org to apply. If you are viewing this job announcement on the County's website, click the APPLY link above or below. Apply immediately. This recruitment is open on a continuous basis and selections may be made at any time within the process. The final filing date will be posted five days in advance on this job announcement. IMPORTANT : Applications for this position will only be accepted online. If you are currently on the County's website, you may click the "Apply Online" button above or below. If you are not on the County's website, please go to http://jobs.smcgov.org/ to apply. Online applications must be received by the Human Resources Department before midnight on the final filing date. The County of San Mateo does not require job applicants to disclose conviction history information until after the applicant successfully completes all examination phases for the recruitment. All passing applicants will receive instructions by email only from Human Resources staff to complete and submit a conviction history questionnaire online within a specified deadline of two business days. Failure to do so within the timeframe will disqualify you from the rest of the process. Please visit this link at http://hr.smcgov.org/conviction-information-applicants-faqs to find out more information about the conviction history questionnaire so that you can prepare accordingly. Note: Positions in criminal justice agencies currently required by law to pass background checks are exempted from this bill, and applicants may be required to submit conviction information at the time of application. Note : this job announcement was amended on July 10, 2015 to change job title to Surgical Specialty Nurse Practitioner. San Mateo County is an Equal Opportunity Employer HR Contact: Wendy Young (081716) Keywords: nursing, RN, NP, health services, surgery, medicine, clinical, medical Application Instructions To learn more about the position and/or to apply, please click the link below. If link is not available, please read the information above for detailed instructions on how to apply.
