County of San Mateo, CA
Redwood City, CA, United States
Description Challenge yourself to make a positive impact on your community, support victims of crime! The County of San Mateo District Attorney's office is looking for passionate individuals that value diversity to join their existing team of dedicated experts in providing support and advocacy to victims of crime. As a Victim Advocate working in the criminal justice system, you will have an exceptional opportunity to make a positive impact in the community. The District Attorney's Office Victim Services Division assists victims of crimes and/or their families in dealing with the financial and emotional aftermath of crime. Under general supervision, the incumbent will provide all mandatory and optional services per CA PC 13835.5, including assessing and coordinating the needs of crime victim/witnesses; inform, update and support victims/witnesses throughout the criminal justice process; assist victims/witnesses with requesting criminal restitution; provide public presentations to a variety of audiences on victim related topics; and perform related work as required. NOTE: There are currently two vacancies. One classified and one unclassified position. Unclassified positions are at-will and render services on a temporary basis for a specified project. Benefits are equal to classified employees in the same job classification but are not covered by Civil Service Rules. However, the eligible list generated from this recruitment may be used to fill future extra-help, term, unclassified, and regular classified vacancies. Victim Advocate I ($26.23-$32.77/hr) is the first level classification 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, State-mandated and other victim advocacy trainings. As experience is gained, there is greater independence of action within established guidelines. This class is flexibly staffed with II-level and incumbents may advance to the higher level after meeting the qualifications of the higher-level class. Victim Advocate II ($32.78-$40.98/hr) is advanced journey-level classification and incumbents perform advanced victim/witness advocacy work. Employees in this class have completed the State-mandated course requirements for entry-level and have performed victim advocacy work for a total of three years. In addition to possessing a Bachelor's degree with a major in criminal justice, social welfare, behavioral science, or a related field, the ideal candidate for this position will have the following essential experience, demonstrated knowledge, skills and/or abilities: Criminal law, sentencing structure and restitution. Victim's rights, crisis intervention techniques and trauma informed care principles. Mandated reporting laws and confidentiality laws. Basic principles and practices of case management. Write clear, concise, and comprehensive case notes and reports. Maintain accurate statistical data records. Speak, read and write fluently in Spanish. (Desired, but not required) NOTE: As needed, Victim Advocates may be required to perform work offsite or in our branch offices in San Mateo and South San Francisco. Examples Of Duties Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Respond to inquiries and requests from victims and witnesses of crime. Conduct interviews with victims and witnesses of crime to assess needs and promptly take appropriate action. Provide crisis intervention, follow-up counseling, and emotional support. Arrange for emergency assistance. Refer victims to counseling resources and other support groups. Provide assistance to victims applying for victim compensation. Provide information about the criminal justice processes. Provide information to victims about the status or disposition of the criminal case in which they are involved. Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with prosecuting attorneys, law enforcement, and other community-based agencies. Provide court accompaniment and assist victims in the preparation of victim impact statements. Provide assistance with the submission of documents for restitution and provide information regarding collecting restitution. Maintain accurate daily statistics of activities and services. Prepare correspondence and other reports as required. Provide informational presentations to criminal justice agencies, victim services organizations, and the public on victim related topics. May be called to respond in the field in the event of a community crisis. Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and skills is qualifying. A typical way to qualify for: District Attorney Victim Advocate I - level is a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in social welfare, behavioral science, or a related field and; two years of experience in providing community services of an emergency, remedial, and/or educational nature to victimized and/or disadvantaged individuals. District Attorney Victim Advocate II - Three years of experience as a victim/witness advocate in the District Attorney's Office is required. License : This position requires possession of a class C California driver license or equivalent. Application/Examination Open and Promotional. Anyone may apply. Current County of San Mateo and County of San Mateo Superior Court of California 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 on the online application must be provided. 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" button. If you are not on the County's website, please go to https://jobs.smcgov.org/ to apply. Online applications must be received by the Human Resources Department before the final filing date. TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE Final Filing Date: April 29, 2021, by 11:59 p.m. Application Screening: Week of May 3, 2021 Panel Interview: May 19 and/or May 20, 2021 At the County of San Mateo, we welcome and celebrate the diversity of our employees, and strive to create a workplace where they feel valued every day. County of San Mateo is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. HR Contact: Mandy Singh (04162021) (District Attorney's Office Victim Advocate I/II - G111/G114)
Description Challenge yourself to make a positive impact on your community, support victims of crime! The County of San Mateo District Attorney's office is looking for passionate individuals that value diversity to join their existing team of dedicated experts in providing support and advocacy to victims of crime. As a Victim Advocate working in the criminal justice system, you will have an exceptional opportunity to make a positive impact in the community. The District Attorney's Office Victim Services Division assists victims of crimes and/or their families in dealing with the financial and emotional aftermath of crime. Under general supervision, the incumbent will provide all mandatory and optional services per CA PC 13835.5, including assessing and coordinating the needs of crime victim/witnesses; inform, update and support victims/witnesses throughout the criminal justice process; assist victims/witnesses with requesting criminal restitution; provide public presentations to a variety of audiences on victim related topics; and perform related work as required. NOTE: There are currently two vacancies. One classified and one unclassified position. Unclassified positions are at-will and render services on a temporary basis for a specified project. Benefits are equal to classified employees in the same job classification but are not covered by Civil Service Rules. However, the eligible list generated from this recruitment may be used to fill future extra-help, term, unclassified, and regular classified vacancies. Victim Advocate I ($26.23-$32.77/hr) is the first level classification 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, State-mandated and other victim advocacy trainings. As experience is gained, there is greater independence of action within established guidelines. This class is flexibly staffed with II-level and incumbents may advance to the higher level after meeting the qualifications of the higher-level class. Victim Advocate II ($32.78-$40.98/hr) is advanced journey-level classification and incumbents perform advanced victim/witness advocacy work. Employees in this class have completed the State-mandated course requirements for entry-level and have performed victim advocacy work for a total of three years. In addition to possessing a Bachelor's degree with a major in criminal justice, social welfare, behavioral science, or a related field, the ideal candidate for this position will have the following essential experience, demonstrated knowledge, skills and/or abilities: Criminal law, sentencing structure and restitution. Victim's rights, crisis intervention techniques and trauma informed care principles. Mandated reporting laws and confidentiality laws. Basic principles and practices of case management. Write clear, concise, and comprehensive case notes and reports. Maintain accurate statistical data records. Speak, read and write fluently in Spanish. (Desired, but not required) NOTE: As needed, Victim Advocates may be required to perform work offsite or in our branch offices in San Mateo and South San Francisco. Examples Of Duties Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Respond to inquiries and requests from victims and witnesses of crime. Conduct interviews with victims and witnesses of crime to assess needs and promptly take appropriate action. Provide crisis intervention, follow-up counseling, and emotional support. Arrange for emergency assistance. Refer victims to counseling resources and other support groups. Provide assistance to victims applying for victim compensation. Provide information about the criminal justice processes. Provide information to victims about the status or disposition of the criminal case in which they are involved. Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with prosecuting attorneys, law enforcement, and other community-based agencies. Provide court accompaniment and assist victims in the preparation of victim impact statements. Provide assistance with the submission of documents for restitution and provide information regarding collecting restitution. Maintain accurate daily statistics of activities and services. Prepare correspondence and other reports as required. Provide informational presentations to criminal justice agencies, victim services organizations, and the public on victim related topics. May be called to respond in the field in the event of a community crisis. Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and skills is qualifying. A typical way to qualify for: District Attorney Victim Advocate I - level is a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in social welfare, behavioral science, or a related field and; two years of experience in providing community services of an emergency, remedial, and/or educational nature to victimized and/or disadvantaged individuals. District Attorney Victim Advocate II - Three years of experience as a victim/witness advocate in the District Attorney's Office is required. License : This position requires possession of a class C California driver license or equivalent. Application/Examination Open and Promotional. Anyone may apply. Current County of San Mateo and County of San Mateo Superior Court of California 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 on the online application must be provided. 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" button. If you are not on the County's website, please go to https://jobs.smcgov.org/ to apply. Online applications must be received by the Human Resources Department before the final filing date. TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE Final Filing Date: April 29, 2021, by 11:59 p.m. Application Screening: Week of May 3, 2021 Panel Interview: May 19 and/or May 20, 2021 At the County of San Mateo, we welcome and celebrate the diversity of our employees, and strive to create a workplace where they feel valued every day. County of San Mateo is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. HR Contact: Mandy Singh (04162021) (District Attorney's Office Victim Advocate I/II - G111/G114)
County of San Mateo, CA
Redwood City, CA, United States
Description The Budget, Policy & Performance Unit of the County Manager's Office and the Budget and Performance Unit of the Human Services Agency are seeking highly-motivated and experienced candidates for two positions as Management Analyst/Associate Management Analyst . These positions will allow you to enhance your budget and performance management skills, while working on a wide range of challenging projects and initiatives for the County Manager's Office or for the Human Services Agency. Successful candidates will have experience in public administration and finance, be self-motivated, highly analytical strategic thinkers, and be detail oriented with the ability to solve business problems and deliver insights that enable timely and effective operational decision-making. The Budget, Policy & Performance (BP&P) Unit of the County Manager's Office develops and oversees the County's $3.9 billion budget, tracks the performance of County departments, and participates in setting County policy. Under the supervision of the Chief Financial Officer and Principal Management Analysts, the BP&P Management Analysts conduct research, provide complex analysis on critical issues, and evaluate program effectiveness within all County departments. The Management Analysts play a key role in bridging the County's vision and the day-to-day management and operations of County programs and services. The chosen candidate for this position will be a diplomatic leader with excellent facilitation skills and be able to develop an innovative vision and engage diverse audiences to achieve that vision. The BP&P Management Analysts work closely with the County executive team and Department staff on solving budget and performance issues and on leading special projects. In 2020, BP&P Management Analysts took a lead role in implementing a countywide equity initiative, responding to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on departmental operations, and developing/implementing COVID-19 economic recovery programs. Other examples of current and recent projects include a revamp of the countywide performance management program, a 5-Year Capital Improvement Plan, bond financing of major capital projects, and program evaluation and redesign of selected units in County departments. The Human Services Agency's Budget and Performance Unit in the Financial Services Division develops and monitors the $275 million budget and assists in developing, monitoring, and reporting on the Agency's Performance Measures. Management Analysts perform a wide variety of highly complex analytical and administrative support activities and provide high-level support to Agency Directors and Managers. The ideal candidates for these positions are: Knowledgeable of advanced principles and practices of public administration and program management Able to analyze complex problems accurately, develop practical recommendations, and take appropriate action to resolve them Politically-astute strategic thinkers and planners Able to analyze, organize, and condense a wide variety of moderate-to-complex budgetary issues and subject matter information into specific and detailed analytical reports Highly skilled in the effective use of automated systems, in particular Excel, to perform analyses and prepare reports Able to communicate concisely and effectively, both verbally and in writing to convey financial information to a diverse audience in reports, worksheets, and instructions Able to build strong effective relations and partnerships by using a collaborative style in reaching solutions to problems and accomplishing goals Able to assist in developing, tracking, and reporting Performance Measures Quick learners who work well independently and as part of a team Able to work in a fast paced, deadline driven environment Open minded, creative, and comfortable with change. There is currently one full-time vacancy in the BP&P Unit of the County Manager's Office. The position could be filled at the more experienced Management Analyst level, or at the first-level Associate Management Analyst level. An offer to a candidate for Management Analyst or Associate Management Analyst will be based on the level of prior budget and local government experience. There is currently one full-time vacancy in the Budget and Performance Unit of the Human Services Agency. The Agency plans to fill the position at the more experienced Management Analyst level. The salary range for the Management Analyst classification is $99,694 - $124,634 Annually. The salary range for the Associate Management Analyst classification is $86,154 - $107,682 Annually. Special Compensation: Employees at the Management Analyst level in the County Manager's Office who are assigned to lead a Countywide special project or a functional area will receive up to a 10% pay differential in addition to all other compensation. Qualifications Education and Experience: Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. Successful Management Analysts have come from a variety of professional backgrounds. Typical ways to obtain the required qualifications could include: A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in political science, public administration/policy, business, economics, or a related field, plus three years of analyst experience; or A Master's degree from an accredited college or university in political science, public administration/policy, business, economics, or a related field, plus one year of analyst experience; or Five years of analyst experience in a public agency or nonprofit setting. Knowledge of/Experience with: Principles and practices of local government administration and management Development or management of project or program budgets Leading and managing projects with multidisciplinary, multi-agency teams Principles of financial administration, including public budgeting and reporting Principles and practices of organizational analysis and management Initiatives or efforts that advance diversity, equity, and inclusion Skill/Ability to: Learn the Federal, State, and local regulations and guidelines related to assigned duties Analyze a wide variety of moderate-to-complex management/operational problems and make effective operational and/or procedural recommendations Prepare clear and compelling staff reports and deliver presentations to elected and appointed officials Use the County's budget and accounting systems to perform financial analysis and reporting at the department and countywide levels Utilize a variety of quantitative and qualitative data sources and methods to research problems and develop recommendations Provide instruction and guidance to departmental staff on budget development and management, and collaborate effectively across departments to implement processes and resolve issues Lead stakeholder or public engagement efforts Perform the full range of the assigned duties under minimal supervision 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. 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. At this time, interviews will be conducted virtually using MS Teams. 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. Recruitment Schedule Final Filing Date: May 6, 2021 at 11:59 p.m. Application Screening (tentative): May 12-17, 2021 Panel Interviews (tentative): June 2 and/or 3, 2021 At the County of San Mateo, we welcome and celebrate the diversity of our employees, and strive to create a workplace where they feel valued every day. The County of San Mateo is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Analyst: Chet Overstreet (04162021) (Management Analyst - D181)
Description The Budget, Policy & Performance Unit of the County Manager's Office and the Budget and Performance Unit of the Human Services Agency are seeking highly-motivated and experienced candidates for two positions as Management Analyst/Associate Management Analyst . These positions will allow you to enhance your budget and performance management skills, while working on a wide range of challenging projects and initiatives for the County Manager's Office or for the Human Services Agency. Successful candidates will have experience in public administration and finance, be self-motivated, highly analytical strategic thinkers, and be detail oriented with the ability to solve business problems and deliver insights that enable timely and effective operational decision-making. The Budget, Policy & Performance (BP&P) Unit of the County Manager's Office develops and oversees the County's $3.9 billion budget, tracks the performance of County departments, and participates in setting County policy. Under the supervision of the Chief Financial Officer and Principal Management Analysts, the BP&P Management Analysts conduct research, provide complex analysis on critical issues, and evaluate program effectiveness within all County departments. The Management Analysts play a key role in bridging the County's vision and the day-to-day management and operations of County programs and services. The chosen candidate for this position will be a diplomatic leader with excellent facilitation skills and be able to develop an innovative vision and engage diverse audiences to achieve that vision. The BP&P Management Analysts work closely with the County executive team and Department staff on solving budget and performance issues and on leading special projects. In 2020, BP&P Management Analysts took a lead role in implementing a countywide equity initiative, responding to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on departmental operations, and developing/implementing COVID-19 economic recovery programs. Other examples of current and recent projects include a revamp of the countywide performance management program, a 5-Year Capital Improvement Plan, bond financing of major capital projects, and program evaluation and redesign of selected units in County departments. The Human Services Agency's Budget and Performance Unit in the Financial Services Division develops and monitors the $275 million budget and assists in developing, monitoring, and reporting on the Agency's Performance Measures. Management Analysts perform a wide variety of highly complex analytical and administrative support activities and provide high-level support to Agency Directors and Managers. The ideal candidates for these positions are: Knowledgeable of advanced principles and practices of public administration and program management Able to analyze complex problems accurately, develop practical recommendations, and take appropriate action to resolve them Politically-astute strategic thinkers and planners Able to analyze, organize, and condense a wide variety of moderate-to-complex budgetary issues and subject matter information into specific and detailed analytical reports Highly skilled in the effective use of automated systems, in particular Excel, to perform analyses and prepare reports Able to communicate concisely and effectively, both verbally and in writing to convey financial information to a diverse audience in reports, worksheets, and instructions Able to build strong effective relations and partnerships by using a collaborative style in reaching solutions to problems and accomplishing goals Able to assist in developing, tracking, and reporting Performance Measures Quick learners who work well independently and as part of a team Able to work in a fast paced, deadline driven environment Open minded, creative, and comfortable with change. There is currently one full-time vacancy in the BP&P Unit of the County Manager's Office. The position could be filled at the more experienced Management Analyst level, or at the first-level Associate Management Analyst level. An offer to a candidate for Management Analyst or Associate Management Analyst will be based on the level of prior budget and local government experience. There is currently one full-time vacancy in the Budget and Performance Unit of the Human Services Agency. The Agency plans to fill the position at the more experienced Management Analyst level. The salary range for the Management Analyst classification is $99,694 - $124,634 Annually. The salary range for the Associate Management Analyst classification is $86,154 - $107,682 Annually. Special Compensation: Employees at the Management Analyst level in the County Manager's Office who are assigned to lead a Countywide special project or a functional area will receive up to a 10% pay differential in addition to all other compensation. Qualifications Education and Experience: Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. Successful Management Analysts have come from a variety of professional backgrounds. Typical ways to obtain the required qualifications could include: A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in political science, public administration/policy, business, economics, or a related field, plus three years of analyst experience; or A Master's degree from an accredited college or university in political science, public administration/policy, business, economics, or a related field, plus one year of analyst experience; or Five years of analyst experience in a public agency or nonprofit setting. Knowledge of/Experience with: Principles and practices of local government administration and management Development or management of project or program budgets Leading and managing projects with multidisciplinary, multi-agency teams Principles of financial administration, including public budgeting and reporting Principles and practices of organizational analysis and management Initiatives or efforts that advance diversity, equity, and inclusion Skill/Ability to: Learn the Federal, State, and local regulations and guidelines related to assigned duties Analyze a wide variety of moderate-to-complex management/operational problems and make effective operational and/or procedural recommendations Prepare clear and compelling staff reports and deliver presentations to elected and appointed officials Use the County's budget and accounting systems to perform financial analysis and reporting at the department and countywide levels Utilize a variety of quantitative and qualitative data sources and methods to research problems and develop recommendations Provide instruction and guidance to departmental staff on budget development and management, and collaborate effectively across departments to implement processes and resolve issues Lead stakeholder or public engagement efforts Perform the full range of the assigned duties under minimal supervision 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. 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. At this time, interviews will be conducted virtually using MS Teams. 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. Recruitment Schedule Final Filing Date: May 6, 2021 at 11:59 p.m. Application Screening (tentative): May 12-17, 2021 Panel Interviews (tentative): June 2 and/or 3, 2021 At the County of San Mateo, we welcome and celebrate the diversity of our employees, and strive to create a workplace where they feel valued every day. The County of San Mateo is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Analyst: Chet Overstreet (04162021) (Management Analyst - D181)
County of San Mateo, CA
Redwood City, CA, United States
Description San Mateo County Health is seeking a well-qualified individual for the position of Edison Clinic Social Worker III--Spanish Speaking Preferred-Limited Term to, under general supervision, perform approximately 30 to 40 hours per week of a wide variety of therapeutic services; if therapy caseload is not full and time permits 10 hours of social work case management services. This Social Worker III will perform screening and assessment, evaluation; psychotherapy, with focus when appropriate on harm reduction therapeutic interventions, and support services for clients in need of, or receiving substance abuse therapy and treatment; develop and implement activities related to substance abuse prevention, intervention and rehabilitation; social work activities with non-therapy clients to support other on-staff social work case managers; and perform other related work. The current vacancy is a limited term position in the Public Health, Policy and Planning Division. This position will be embedded at the Edison Clinic, San Mateo Medical Center (San Mateo) and possibly one morning per week at the Fair Oaks Health Center (Redwood City); clinic hours are Monday through Friday; incumbent will travel/drive throughout the County to perform duties of the job. Therapy/Social Work Services This position will engage individuals with a range of mental health and substance use disorders to provide a range of services and supports, including but not limited to, diagnosis of issues to be focus of clinical attention, including substance use and other behavioral health needs; screening/assessing clients' needs using assessment criteria to determine medical necessity and identification of key clinical interventions; determination of stage of change; and engaging clients by using Motivational Interviewing and Harm Reduction practices. This position will provide therapy for primary caseload, and as a back-up also provide case management services, including transportation, client advocacy, client-driven treatment planning, and care coordination with other care providers; navigation of medical and mental health services, including medication assisted treatments; assisting clients with enrolling into benefits, including health coverage for which they are eligible; participate in a multidisciplinary team; use clinical consultation care coordination meetings; and partner with key referral sources and other service providers including but not limited to, San Mateo Medical Center (SMMC) Emergency Department (ED), Psychiatric Emergency Services (PES), and Primary Care and Specialty Clinics, Behavioral Health & Recovery Services (BHRS) clinics and programs, Substance Use Disorder treatment providers, including Palm Avenue Detox, shelters, Probation, and Correctional Health. Ideal candidate will have significant knowledge, skills, experience, and training in providing therapy as well as case management; assessment and evaluation of adult clients with mental health and substance use issues; determining appropriate referrals and recommending treatment plans; documenting in electronic medical record; establishing appropriate clinical relationships; and demonstrated skill and understanding with the issues of confidentiality and ethics. Additionally, experience working with adults with co-occurring behavioral health and medical issues, emergency services, criminal justice system, or adult clients respective to the position; the ability to work independently; and excellent collaboration skills to work with multiple partner agencies. The ability to speak, read and write fluently in English and Spanish is strongly preferred. 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. Information for current county employees: Current and regular San Mateo County Employees who are interested in this assignment must submit application materials and compete in the selection process. If you are successful in the selection process and are being considered for the assignment, HR will work directly with you and/or your department for options. Please note that there is no guarantee that you will be allowed by your department to rotate into this assignment nor are your departments obligated to allow you to take on this assignment. The salary range for this position is "as is" and non-negotiable. Qualifications 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. 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. 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: Possession of a California class C driver license or equivalent is required . Indicate how you meet this requirement . Do you have a Bachelor's or Master's in Social Work? If you do not , list your coursework indicating how you meet the requirement of satisfactory completion of 36 " semester " units of Social Welfare and/or appropriate behavioral science courses. Indicate how you meet the requirement of three years of experience performing duties comparable to those of a Social Worker II or higher in San Mateo County or the substitution: possession of a Master's Degree in Social Work 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. Describe in detail your experience providing therapeutic services. Be specific. Describe in detail your experience conducting case management services. Be specific. Are you fluent in both Spanish and English? (Bilingual skills are preferred, but not required .) Please include the words " Edison Clinic Social Worker III-Spanish Speaking Preferred-Limited Term Position " in the subject line of email submission. All submitted materials must be in a Word or PDF format. P lease submit the above listed materials via email to: Anita Booker, Clinics Manager at abooker@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 is a diverse, inclusive workplace, where employees are valued and respected for their different perspectives, experiences, backgrounds, and contributions. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
Description San Mateo County Health is seeking a well-qualified individual for the position of Edison Clinic Social Worker III--Spanish Speaking Preferred-Limited Term to, under general supervision, perform approximately 30 to 40 hours per week of a wide variety of therapeutic services; if therapy caseload is not full and time permits 10 hours of social work case management services. This Social Worker III will perform screening and assessment, evaluation; psychotherapy, with focus when appropriate on harm reduction therapeutic interventions, and support services for clients in need of, or receiving substance abuse therapy and treatment; develop and implement activities related to substance abuse prevention, intervention and rehabilitation; social work activities with non-therapy clients to support other on-staff social work case managers; and perform other related work. The current vacancy is a limited term position in the Public Health, Policy and Planning Division. This position will be embedded at the Edison Clinic, San Mateo Medical Center (San Mateo) and possibly one morning per week at the Fair Oaks Health Center (Redwood City); clinic hours are Monday through Friday; incumbent will travel/drive throughout the County to perform duties of the job. Therapy/Social Work Services This position will engage individuals with a range of mental health and substance use disorders to provide a range of services and supports, including but not limited to, diagnosis of issues to be focus of clinical attention, including substance use and other behavioral health needs; screening/assessing clients' needs using assessment criteria to determine medical necessity and identification of key clinical interventions; determination of stage of change; and engaging clients by using Motivational Interviewing and Harm Reduction practices. This position will provide therapy for primary caseload, and as a back-up also provide case management services, including transportation, client advocacy, client-driven treatment planning, and care coordination with other care providers; navigation of medical and mental health services, including medication assisted treatments; assisting clients with enrolling into benefits, including health coverage for which they are eligible; participate in a multidisciplinary team; use clinical consultation care coordination meetings; and partner with key referral sources and other service providers including but not limited to, San Mateo Medical Center (SMMC) Emergency Department (ED), Psychiatric Emergency Services (PES), and Primary Care and Specialty Clinics, Behavioral Health & Recovery Services (BHRS) clinics and programs, Substance Use Disorder treatment providers, including Palm Avenue Detox, shelters, Probation, and Correctional Health. Ideal candidate will have significant knowledge, skills, experience, and training in providing therapy as well as case management; assessment and evaluation of adult clients with mental health and substance use issues; determining appropriate referrals and recommending treatment plans; documenting in electronic medical record; establishing appropriate clinical relationships; and demonstrated skill and understanding with the issues of confidentiality and ethics. Additionally, experience working with adults with co-occurring behavioral health and medical issues, emergency services, criminal justice system, or adult clients respective to the position; the ability to work independently; and excellent collaboration skills to work with multiple partner agencies. The ability to speak, read and write fluently in English and Spanish is strongly preferred. 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. Information for current county employees: Current and regular San Mateo County Employees who are interested in this assignment must submit application materials and compete in the selection process. If you are successful in the selection process and are being considered for the assignment, HR will work directly with you and/or your department for options. Please note that there is no guarantee that you will be allowed by your department to rotate into this assignment nor are your departments obligated to allow you to take on this assignment. The salary range for this position is "as is" and non-negotiable. Qualifications 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. 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. 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: Possession of a California class C driver license or equivalent is required . Indicate how you meet this requirement . Do you have a Bachelor's or Master's in Social Work? If you do not , list your coursework indicating how you meet the requirement of satisfactory completion of 36 " semester " units of Social Welfare and/or appropriate behavioral science courses. Indicate how you meet the requirement of three years of experience performing duties comparable to those of a Social Worker II or higher in San Mateo County or the substitution: possession of a Master's Degree in Social Work 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. Describe in detail your experience providing therapeutic services. Be specific. Describe in detail your experience conducting case management services. Be specific. Are you fluent in both Spanish and English? (Bilingual skills are preferred, but not required .) Please include the words " Edison Clinic Social Worker III-Spanish Speaking Preferred-Limited Term Position " in the subject line of email submission. All submitted materials must be in a Word or PDF format. P lease submit the above listed materials via email to: Anita Booker, Clinics Manager at abooker@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 is a diverse, inclusive workplace, where employees are valued and respected for their different perspectives, experiences, backgrounds, and contributions. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
County of San Mateo, CA
Redwood City, CA, United States
Description The County of San Mateo Sheriff's Office are seeking experienced individuals for the position of Food Service Worker I/II to perform a variety of work, which may include preparing, serving, and storing food; assisting in maintaining the kitchen and other dining areas in a clean and sanitary condition; performing routine tasks related to delivering food and supplies; and possibly serving as cashier and/or server in a cafeteria setting. Successful hires may be assigned to either the Maple Street Correctional Facility or Youth Services Center and may be asked to provide coverage at either location as needed. NOTE: The eligible list generated from this recruitment may be used to fill future extra-help, term, unclassified, and regular classified vacancies with the Sheriff's Office or San Mateo County Medical Center. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS Food Service Worker I ($25.37 - $28.34 / hourly) is the entry/trainee level position. Initially under close supervision, incumbents learn a full range of Food Service Worker duties. As experience is gained there is greater independence of action within established guidelines. This classification is flexibly staffed with Food Service Worker II and incumbents may advance to the next level after gaining experience and demonstrating proficiencies which meet the higher-level qualifications. Food Service Worker II ($26.72 - $29.88 / hourly) is the journey level position. Under general supervision, incumbents independently perform a variety of responsible food service duties. Incumbents work under specified guidelines and supervisors are available in non-routine circumstances. Specific duties may vary from position to position. The ideal candidate will possess the following: One year of experience in an institutional or commercial kitchen, which has included the preparing and serving of food, and the cleaning of kitchen equipment and facilities. Food Handler Certification or ServSafe Manager Certification. Ability to ensure food is always kept safe by following food safety sanitation guidelines. Ability to effectively handle multiple tasks in a busy environment. Excellent customer service skills. Experience as an effective team player. Ability to keep up with the physical demands of the job. Proficient computer skills and overall "tech-savviness." Experience as cashier in a retail establishment, following established cash handling and credit card acceptance procedures. Examples Of Duties Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Assist Cooks in the preparation of meals, as directed. Prepare food for cooking by peeling, cutting, or slicing. Prepare salads, sandwiches, beverages, and simple desserts. Set up tray lines and/or individual trays. Serve cafeteria and/or patient meals. Drive a truck or van to deliver food and supplies; may maintain basic records related to vehicle use such as mileage and service reports. May visit patients, assist with menu selections, and deliver/retrieve trays. May direct activities on a portion of a tray line or in a dish room. May direct the work of juvenile detainees or adult inmates who are assigned to clean and prepare food or assist in related routine tasks defined by supervisors at specific facilities. Clean items used in the kitchen such as dishes, pots, pans, containers, carts, and equipment. Clean facilities including sweeping, mopping, and sanitizing work areas such as floors, storage spaces, and trucks; empty garbage cans. Assist with supplies and deliveries including signing for, bringing in, and/or storing items. Perform basic office tasks such as answering phones, taking and relaying messages, and checking catering schedules. Perform related duties as assigned. Qualifications Note: The level and scope of the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed below are related to job duties as defined under Distinguishing Characteristics. Knowledge of: Basic kitchen cleaning and sanitation methods. Operation and care of kitchen equipment. Proper lifting techniques. Skill/Ability to: Prepare simple foods and beverages. Interact cooperatively with others including staff, patients, inmates, and members of the public. Work rapidly under pressure. Communicate effectively orally and in writing. Maintain a high standard of personal cleanliness. Maintain basic records. Direct the work of juvenile detainees or adult inmates assigned to assist in basic food service activities at specific facilities. Operate a truck or van. Lift, carry, or push materials, supplies, or equipment weighing up to 50 pounds. Walk or stand for long periods of time. Education and Experience: Food Service Worker I: Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. Food Service Worker II: One year of experience in an institutional or commercial kitchen which has included preparing and serving food, and cleaning kitchen equipment and facilities. Application/Examination Open and Promotional. Anyone may apply. Current County of San Mateo and County of San Mateo Superior Court of California 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 scored evaluation of relevant training and experience. The evaluation is based solely on the responses to the supplemental questionnaire. Applicants who pass the training and experience evaluation will be placed on a list of eligible candidates and ranked according to their score (weight: 100%). Applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent stage of the examination process. Applicants invited to the interview in the County of San Mateo must participate at their own expense. IMPORTANT: Applications for this position will only be accepted online . If you are currently on the County's website, you may click the " Apply" button above. If you are not on the County's website, please go to https//jobs.smcgov.org to apply. Online applications must be received by the Human Resources Department before midnight on the final filing date. Important: If you claim veteran service preference, please attach a copy of your DD214 with your application. If you claim disability preference, please attach a copy of your Veterans Administration 802 Form (dated within the last 6 months) along with your Form DD214. Unless documents are attached with your application, you will not be considered for veteran preference. ~ Tentative Recruitment Schedule ~ Final Filing Date: April 29, 2021 by 11:59 PM Scored Training and Experience Evaluation: May 3, 2021 At the County of San Mateo, we take pride in the way our employees bring together their diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to serve our community's needs. The County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Analyst: Mandy Singh (Food Service Worker I/II - 04162021) (S037/S038)
Description The County of San Mateo Sheriff's Office are seeking experienced individuals for the position of Food Service Worker I/II to perform a variety of work, which may include preparing, serving, and storing food; assisting in maintaining the kitchen and other dining areas in a clean and sanitary condition; performing routine tasks related to delivering food and supplies; and possibly serving as cashier and/or server in a cafeteria setting. Successful hires may be assigned to either the Maple Street Correctional Facility or Youth Services Center and may be asked to provide coverage at either location as needed. NOTE: The eligible list generated from this recruitment may be used to fill future extra-help, term, unclassified, and regular classified vacancies with the Sheriff's Office or San Mateo County Medical Center. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS Food Service Worker I ($25.37 - $28.34 / hourly) is the entry/trainee level position. Initially under close supervision, incumbents learn a full range of Food Service Worker duties. As experience is gained there is greater independence of action within established guidelines. This classification is flexibly staffed with Food Service Worker II and incumbents may advance to the next level after gaining experience and demonstrating proficiencies which meet the higher-level qualifications. Food Service Worker II ($26.72 - $29.88 / hourly) is the journey level position. Under general supervision, incumbents independently perform a variety of responsible food service duties. Incumbents work under specified guidelines and supervisors are available in non-routine circumstances. Specific duties may vary from position to position. The ideal candidate will possess the following: One year of experience in an institutional or commercial kitchen, which has included the preparing and serving of food, and the cleaning of kitchen equipment and facilities. Food Handler Certification or ServSafe Manager Certification. Ability to ensure food is always kept safe by following food safety sanitation guidelines. Ability to effectively handle multiple tasks in a busy environment. Excellent customer service skills. Experience as an effective team player. Ability to keep up with the physical demands of the job. Proficient computer skills and overall "tech-savviness." Experience as cashier in a retail establishment, following established cash handling and credit card acceptance procedures. Examples Of Duties Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Assist Cooks in the preparation of meals, as directed. Prepare food for cooking by peeling, cutting, or slicing. Prepare salads, sandwiches, beverages, and simple desserts. Set up tray lines and/or individual trays. Serve cafeteria and/or patient meals. Drive a truck or van to deliver food and supplies; may maintain basic records related to vehicle use such as mileage and service reports. May visit patients, assist with menu selections, and deliver/retrieve trays. May direct activities on a portion of a tray line or in a dish room. May direct the work of juvenile detainees or adult inmates who are assigned to clean and prepare food or assist in related routine tasks defined by supervisors at specific facilities. Clean items used in the kitchen such as dishes, pots, pans, containers, carts, and equipment. Clean facilities including sweeping, mopping, and sanitizing work areas such as floors, storage spaces, and trucks; empty garbage cans. Assist with supplies and deliveries including signing for, bringing in, and/or storing items. Perform basic office tasks such as answering phones, taking and relaying messages, and checking catering schedules. Perform related duties as assigned. Qualifications Note: The level and scope of the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed below are related to job duties as defined under Distinguishing Characteristics. Knowledge of: Basic kitchen cleaning and sanitation methods. Operation and care of kitchen equipment. Proper lifting techniques. Skill/Ability to: Prepare simple foods and beverages. Interact cooperatively with others including staff, patients, inmates, and members of the public. Work rapidly under pressure. Communicate effectively orally and in writing. Maintain a high standard of personal cleanliness. Maintain basic records. Direct the work of juvenile detainees or adult inmates assigned to assist in basic food service activities at specific facilities. Operate a truck or van. Lift, carry, or push materials, supplies, or equipment weighing up to 50 pounds. Walk or stand for long periods of time. Education and Experience: Food Service Worker I: Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. Food Service Worker II: One year of experience in an institutional or commercial kitchen which has included preparing and serving food, and cleaning kitchen equipment and facilities. Application/Examination Open and Promotional. Anyone may apply. Current County of San Mateo and County of San Mateo Superior Court of California 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 scored evaluation of relevant training and experience. The evaluation is based solely on the responses to the supplemental questionnaire. Applicants who pass the training and experience evaluation will be placed on a list of eligible candidates and ranked according to their score (weight: 100%). Applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent stage of the examination process. Applicants invited to the interview in the County of San Mateo must participate at their own expense. IMPORTANT: Applications for this position will only be accepted online . If you are currently on the County's website, you may click the " Apply" button above. If you are not on the County's website, please go to https//jobs.smcgov.org to apply. Online applications must be received by the Human Resources Department before midnight on the final filing date. Important: If you claim veteran service preference, please attach a copy of your DD214 with your application. If you claim disability preference, please attach a copy of your Veterans Administration 802 Form (dated within the last 6 months) along with your Form DD214. Unless documents are attached with your application, you will not be considered for veteran preference. ~ Tentative Recruitment Schedule ~ Final Filing Date: April 29, 2021 by 11:59 PM Scored Training and Experience Evaluation: May 3, 2021 At the County of San Mateo, we take pride in the way our employees bring together their diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to serve our community's needs. The County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Analyst: Mandy Singh (Food Service Worker I/II - 04162021) (S037/S038)
County of San Mateo, CA
Redwood City, CA, United States
Description San Mateo County Health is seeing experienced Certified Medical Assistants to join its Care Team. The current vacancies are in located in the San Mateo Medical Center and it's outpatient clinics, located throughout San Mateo County. For more information on each clinic's location, please visit https://www.smchealth.org/smmc-find-location Additionally, some of the current Extra Help vacancies are for the Whole Person Care (WPC) pilot, which engages public and private partners to create efficient and effective processes and programs to benefit our high utilizing and high need Medicaid clients. The pilot's focus is to provide culturally competent patient engagement and support strategies to connect with needed medical, social, and housing services. The pilot'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, and at the right place. Under direct supervision of licensed staff, Certified Medical Assistants (CMAs) perform a variety of patient care and other services required to treat patients in a health services outpatient or mobile clinic. The ideal candidate will have experience in an Ambulatory Care Clinic and documenting in an Electronic Medical Record. Knowledge of working in Care Teams and Patient Centered Medical Home terminology is preferred, but not required. Salary : Medical Services Assistants II who are assigned to the clinics and perform advanced patient care duties as defined in the classification specification shall receive a differential of 6.2% in addition to all other compensation. NOTE: For Extra Help positions - Extra-help positions are short-term employment for up to 1040 hours which is equivalent to about six months; 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. NOTE: For Limited Term positions - Limited Term positions are at-will positions, designated for a specific and limited period of time, anywhere from 6 months to a maximum of 3 years depending on the assignment. Benefits package for term positions are similar to regular positions EXCEPT for retirement. Term employees receive a 401A retirement package and are not eligible for retiree health benefits or a defined benefit pension. Information for current county employees: Current and regular San Mateo County Employees who are interested in the Limited Term assignment must submit an application and compete in the recruitment process. If you are successful in the recruitment and are being considered for the assignment, HR will work directly with you and/or your department for options. Please note that there is no guarantee that you will be allowed by your department to rotate into this assignment nor are your departments obligated to allow you to take on this assignment. The salary range for this position is "as is" and non-negotiable Examples Of Duties Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Accurately take and record the condition, respiration, pulse, temperature and blood pressure of patients; record other pertinent information as observed or measured. Apply non-sterile dressings and administer non-medicated treatments under the supervision of a registered nurse, licensed physician, surgeon, podiatrist, nurse practitioner or physician assistant. Carry out rehabilitation procedures as directed by therapists; perform a range of motion body movement with/for patients; position and exercise patients. Advise patients on the use of restorative equipment. Advise patients of the effects of medications. Assist with radiology procedures and diagnostic imaging. Observe and practice proper isolation techniques. Perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Operate various types of sterilization equipment. Set up oxygen, traction and other hospital equipment. Transport specimens, medical records and related items. Lift and transport patients and heavy items such as supplies and equipment; assist in controlling violent patients. Enter and retrieve a variety of information in automated systems. Greet patients at clinics, carry out registration activities and escort patients. File records, distribute mail and perform other clerical duties. Document and sign any care provided to patient in their medical record. Perform related duties as assigned. With additional training and/or certification(s), some employees may perform the following duties under conditions required by code and department policy: Perform injections including immunizations. Perform finger stick tests of all types including glucose testing. Perform skin tests including PPDs. Perform venipuncture and blood draws. Perform hearing and vision tests. Perform waived CLIA tests including dipstick UAs, and pregnancy tests. Provide for proper tracking and recording of laboratory tests. Take patient histories including risk factors. Set up, administer and record the results of EKGs. Follow provider orders regarding prescribed treatments including assisting patients with self-administration of medications. Teach and counsel patients on a variety of health related subjects as directed. Qualifications Knowledge of: Principles, techniques and procedures specific to area of assignment. Principles and techniques in delivering patient care services related to personal hygiene, comfort, treatment, transportation, rehabilitation and physical or psychosocial needs. Infection control. Diagnostic imaging. Safe lifting techniques. Theory and practice of total body substance isolation. Patients' rights. Elder and child abuse, and domestic violence reporting requirements. Skill/Ability to: Follow oral and written instructions. Communicate effectively orally and in writing. Perform a variety of tasks and activities. Develop and maintain empathetic attitudes toward patients. Provide assistance in delivering patient care in a medical setting such as bathing, feeding, bed making, dressing, and sterilization of patient care equipment. Observe and record patient conditions and vital signs. Lift and transport patients and heavy items such as supplies and equipment. Work with patients with multiple diagnoses. Work with a culturally, socio-economically diverse patient population of varying ages. 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 in an outpatient clinic or doctor's office as a nurse's assistant or medical assistant. Licensure/Certification: Possession of a Medical Assistant Certificate or a certificate of completion or degree from an accredited medical assisting program. Some positions may require a current and valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certificate issued by the American Heart Association or a valid Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certificate issued by the American Red Cross. Other Requirements: These positions may require that employees work weekends, holidays, evenings or other shifts and be on-call. 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. San Mateo County Health will review a pplication materials as they are received, and well-qualified candidates will be contacted for 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" button above or below. If you are not on the County's website, please go to https://jobs.smcgov.org/ to apply. Online applications must be received by the Human Resources Department before midnight on the final filing date. A copy of the certificate of completion of an approved medical assisting program must be submitted with the application (a) attaching to the application online or (b) emailing it as a PDF or photo attachment to sdixon@smcgov.org. No exceptions will be made. Failure to do so will result in disqualification from this recruitment. TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE: Final Filing Date: Wednesday, April 28, 2021 11:59 P.M. Departmental Interviews: TBD At the County of San Mateo, we take pride in the way our employees bring together their diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to serve our community's needs. The County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Analyst: Wendy Young (04142021) (Medical Services Assistant II - F079)
Description San Mateo County Health is seeing experienced Certified Medical Assistants to join its Care Team. The current vacancies are in located in the San Mateo Medical Center and it's outpatient clinics, located throughout San Mateo County. For more information on each clinic's location, please visit https://www.smchealth.org/smmc-find-location Additionally, some of the current Extra Help vacancies are for the Whole Person Care (WPC) pilot, which engages public and private partners to create efficient and effective processes and programs to benefit our high utilizing and high need Medicaid clients. The pilot's focus is to provide culturally competent patient engagement and support strategies to connect with needed medical, social, and housing services. The pilot'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, and at the right place. Under direct supervision of licensed staff, Certified Medical Assistants (CMAs) perform a variety of patient care and other services required to treat patients in a health services outpatient or mobile clinic. The ideal candidate will have experience in an Ambulatory Care Clinic and documenting in an Electronic Medical Record. Knowledge of working in Care Teams and Patient Centered Medical Home terminology is preferred, but not required. Salary : Medical Services Assistants II who are assigned to the clinics and perform advanced patient care duties as defined in the classification specification shall receive a differential of 6.2% in addition to all other compensation. NOTE: For Extra Help positions - Extra-help positions are short-term employment for up to 1040 hours which is equivalent to about six months; 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. NOTE: For Limited Term positions - Limited Term positions are at-will positions, designated for a specific and limited period of time, anywhere from 6 months to a maximum of 3 years depending on the assignment. Benefits package for term positions are similar to regular positions EXCEPT for retirement. Term employees receive a 401A retirement package and are not eligible for retiree health benefits or a defined benefit pension. Information for current county employees: Current and regular San Mateo County Employees who are interested in the Limited Term assignment must submit an application and compete in the recruitment process. If you are successful in the recruitment and are being considered for the assignment, HR will work directly with you and/or your department for options. Please note that there is no guarantee that you will be allowed by your department to rotate into this assignment nor are your departments obligated to allow you to take on this assignment. The salary range for this position is "as is" and non-negotiable Examples Of Duties Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Accurately take and record the condition, respiration, pulse, temperature and blood pressure of patients; record other pertinent information as observed or measured. Apply non-sterile dressings and administer non-medicated treatments under the supervision of a registered nurse, licensed physician, surgeon, podiatrist, nurse practitioner or physician assistant. Carry out rehabilitation procedures as directed by therapists; perform a range of motion body movement with/for patients; position and exercise patients. Advise patients on the use of restorative equipment. Advise patients of the effects of medications. Assist with radiology procedures and diagnostic imaging. Observe and practice proper isolation techniques. Perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Operate various types of sterilization equipment. Set up oxygen, traction and other hospital equipment. Transport specimens, medical records and related items. Lift and transport patients and heavy items such as supplies and equipment; assist in controlling violent patients. Enter and retrieve a variety of information in automated systems. Greet patients at clinics, carry out registration activities and escort patients. File records, distribute mail and perform other clerical duties. Document and sign any care provided to patient in their medical record. Perform related duties as assigned. With additional training and/or certification(s), some employees may perform the following duties under conditions required by code and department policy: Perform injections including immunizations. Perform finger stick tests of all types including glucose testing. Perform skin tests including PPDs. Perform venipuncture and blood draws. Perform hearing and vision tests. Perform waived CLIA tests including dipstick UAs, and pregnancy tests. Provide for proper tracking and recording of laboratory tests. Take patient histories including risk factors. Set up, administer and record the results of EKGs. Follow provider orders regarding prescribed treatments including assisting patients with self-administration of medications. Teach and counsel patients on a variety of health related subjects as directed. Qualifications Knowledge of: Principles, techniques and procedures specific to area of assignment. Principles and techniques in delivering patient care services related to personal hygiene, comfort, treatment, transportation, rehabilitation and physical or psychosocial needs. Infection control. Diagnostic imaging. Safe lifting techniques. Theory and practice of total body substance isolation. Patients' rights. Elder and child abuse, and domestic violence reporting requirements. Skill/Ability to: Follow oral and written instructions. Communicate effectively orally and in writing. Perform a variety of tasks and activities. Develop and maintain empathetic attitudes toward patients. Provide assistance in delivering patient care in a medical setting such as bathing, feeding, bed making, dressing, and sterilization of patient care equipment. Observe and record patient conditions and vital signs. Lift and transport patients and heavy items such as supplies and equipment. Work with patients with multiple diagnoses. Work with a culturally, socio-economically diverse patient population of varying ages. 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 in an outpatient clinic or doctor's office as a nurse's assistant or medical assistant. Licensure/Certification: Possession of a Medical Assistant Certificate or a certificate of completion or degree from an accredited medical assisting program. Some positions may require a current and valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certificate issued by the American Heart Association or a valid Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certificate issued by the American Red Cross. Other Requirements: These positions may require that employees work weekends, holidays, evenings or other shifts and be on-call. 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. San Mateo County Health will review a pplication materials as they are received, and well-qualified candidates will be contacted for 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" button above or below. If you are not on the County's website, please go to https://jobs.smcgov.org/ to apply. Online applications must be received by the Human Resources Department before midnight on the final filing date. A copy of the certificate of completion of an approved medical assisting program must be submitted with the application (a) attaching to the application online or (b) emailing it as a PDF or photo attachment to sdixon@smcgov.org. No exceptions will be made. Failure to do so will result in disqualification from this recruitment. TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE: Final Filing Date: Wednesday, April 28, 2021 11:59 P.M. Departmental Interviews: TBD At the County of San Mateo, we take pride in the way our employees bring together their diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to serve our community's needs. The County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Analyst: Wendy Young (04142021) (Medical Services Assistant II - F079)
County of San Mateo, CA
Redwood City, CA, United States
Description San Mateo Medical Center is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to perform a variety of routine tasks related to receiving, dispensing, distributing, controlling, maintaining, compounding, packaging and labeling of pharmaceutical products and medications in both the inpatient and outpatient Medical Center Pharmacy located at 222 West 39th Avenue in San Mateo. The pharmacy is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., and Weekends and Holidays, 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. If interested in this position, you must be able to work rotating hours on the day and evening shifts, be available for on-call, and may work weekends and holidays. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of two years of experience: at least one year in an acute hospital pharmacy, which included the use of aseptic technique for the preparation of I.V. admixture, and one year in a retail/community pharmacy setting or other practice setting (e.g., long-term care pharmacy). Experience in an inpatient pharmacy or similar setting is preferred, but not required. In addition, excellent customer service skills are a must! There is currently one Full-time Regular vacancy. Examples Of Duties Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Transcribe physician orders to medication profiles and assemble orders for pharmacist review. Perform preliminary review of new orders to screen for duplications or other routine problems and report same to pharmacist. Fill initial drug order and refill supplies of medication to unit dose system. Use a variety of packaging machines, weighing, labeling and measuring devices to package or otherwise prepare drugs in unit dose and multi-dose forms. Performs non-discretionary aspects of dispensing function in an outpatient pharmacy. Prepare and label sterile solutions using aseptic technique. Prepare labels for various pharmaceutical preparations including manufactured, prepackaged, unit dose and outpatient prescription containers. Operate computer terminal for order entry and label generation. Transcribe I.V. (intravenous) orders from written physician orders to Pharmacy I.V. profiles. Prepare I.V. admixture labels and admixtures according to proper aseptic techniques. Process I.V. admixture charges when appropriate. Prepare daily I.V. Status Forms and deliver I.V. medication to nursing units. Clean laminar air flow counter on a daily basis, according to established department procedures. Maintain adequate supplies, drugs, and equipment necessary for the preparation of I.V. admixtures. Assist in preparation and maintenance of department records. Assist in maintenance of inventory and stock, including ordering, distributing, receiving, unpacking, marking, pricing, controlling, and record keeping. Assist in transporting pharmaceuticals, solutions, and physician orders to and from nursing areas, and other health care sites. Advise immediate superior of malfunctioning equipment. Observe and report to immediate supervisor any unusual circumstances including those relating to drugs, drug requests, usage or security within the hospital. Assist in maintaining the pharmacy work areas in a neat, clean, and orderly condition. Performs 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: Satisfactory completion of an approved Pharmacy Technician Program or one year of experience in an acute hospital pharmacy which included the use of aseptic technique for the preparation of I.V. admixture. License and Certification: Registration as a Pharmacy Technician issued by the State of California. Knowledge of: Medical terminology and abbreviations. Methods and procedures involved in proper handling and storing of pharmaceutical supplies. Basic pharmacology and pharmacological nomenclature. State and federal pharmacy regulations as they pertain to specific assignments. Aseptic technique and manipulation of sterile solutions. Aseptic method of I.V. preparation. Units of measurement by weight and volume. Basic arithmetic. Various methods of payment of patient's pharmacy bills. Operation of various machines and devices utilized in a pharmacy. Skill/Ability to: Use basic weighing and measuring devices. Perform weighing, measuring and documentation with accuracy. Perform routine mathematical calculations. Operate a computer terminal. Type simple forms, records and reports. Understand and apply policies and procedures pertaining to the job assignments. Communicate clearly and effectively. Understand and carry out oral and written instructions. Deal tactfully and work cooperatively with hospital staff and patients. 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. 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" 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: Tuesday, April 27, 2021, 11:59 PM Application Screening: Week of May 3, 2021 Panel Interviews: Week of May 10 and/or May 17, 2021 At the County of San Mateo, we take pride in the way our employees bring together their diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to serve our community's needs. The County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Analyst: Wendy Young (04132021) (Pharmacy Technician - F058)
Description San Mateo Medical Center is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to perform a variety of routine tasks related to receiving, dispensing, distributing, controlling, maintaining, compounding, packaging and labeling of pharmaceutical products and medications in both the inpatient and outpatient Medical Center Pharmacy located at 222 West 39th Avenue in San Mateo. The pharmacy is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., and Weekends and Holidays, 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. If interested in this position, you must be able to work rotating hours on the day and evening shifts, be available for on-call, and may work weekends and holidays. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of two years of experience: at least one year in an acute hospital pharmacy, which included the use of aseptic technique for the preparation of I.V. admixture, and one year in a retail/community pharmacy setting or other practice setting (e.g., long-term care pharmacy). Experience in an inpatient pharmacy or similar setting is preferred, but not required. In addition, excellent customer service skills are a must! There is currently one Full-time Regular vacancy. Examples Of Duties Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Transcribe physician orders to medication profiles and assemble orders for pharmacist review. Perform preliminary review of new orders to screen for duplications or other routine problems and report same to pharmacist. Fill initial drug order and refill supplies of medication to unit dose system. Use a variety of packaging machines, weighing, labeling and measuring devices to package or otherwise prepare drugs in unit dose and multi-dose forms. Performs non-discretionary aspects of dispensing function in an outpatient pharmacy. Prepare and label sterile solutions using aseptic technique. Prepare labels for various pharmaceutical preparations including manufactured, prepackaged, unit dose and outpatient prescription containers. Operate computer terminal for order entry and label generation. Transcribe I.V. (intravenous) orders from written physician orders to Pharmacy I.V. profiles. Prepare I.V. admixture labels and admixtures according to proper aseptic techniques. Process I.V. admixture charges when appropriate. Prepare daily I.V. Status Forms and deliver I.V. medication to nursing units. Clean laminar air flow counter on a daily basis, according to established department procedures. Maintain adequate supplies, drugs, and equipment necessary for the preparation of I.V. admixtures. Assist in preparation and maintenance of department records. Assist in maintenance of inventory and stock, including ordering, distributing, receiving, unpacking, marking, pricing, controlling, and record keeping. Assist in transporting pharmaceuticals, solutions, and physician orders to and from nursing areas, and other health care sites. Advise immediate superior of malfunctioning equipment. Observe and report to immediate supervisor any unusual circumstances including those relating to drugs, drug requests, usage or security within the hospital. Assist in maintaining the pharmacy work areas in a neat, clean, and orderly condition. Performs 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: Satisfactory completion of an approved Pharmacy Technician Program or one year of experience in an acute hospital pharmacy which included the use of aseptic technique for the preparation of I.V. admixture. License and Certification: Registration as a Pharmacy Technician issued by the State of California. Knowledge of: Medical terminology and abbreviations. Methods and procedures involved in proper handling and storing of pharmaceutical supplies. Basic pharmacology and pharmacological nomenclature. State and federal pharmacy regulations as they pertain to specific assignments. Aseptic technique and manipulation of sterile solutions. Aseptic method of I.V. preparation. Units of measurement by weight and volume. Basic arithmetic. Various methods of payment of patient's pharmacy bills. Operation of various machines and devices utilized in a pharmacy. Skill/Ability to: Use basic weighing and measuring devices. Perform weighing, measuring and documentation with accuracy. Perform routine mathematical calculations. Operate a computer terminal. Type simple forms, records and reports. Understand and apply policies and procedures pertaining to the job assignments. Communicate clearly and effectively. Understand and carry out oral and written instructions. Deal tactfully and work cooperatively with hospital staff and patients. 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. 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" 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: Tuesday, April 27, 2021, 11:59 PM Application Screening: Week of May 3, 2021 Panel Interviews: Week of May 10 and/or May 17, 2021 At the County of San Mateo, we take pride in the way our employees bring together their diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to serve our community's needs. The County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Analyst: Wendy Young (04132021) (Pharmacy Technician - F058)
County of San Mateo, CA
Redwood City, CA, United States
Description The Procurement Division of the County of San Mateo is seeking well-qualified candidates for the position of Buyer II . Under general supervision, a Buyer II provides a full range of detailed and complex procurement services for all county departments. Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Receive, review, and check purchase requisitions to determine needs of departments, market conditions, and product availability Consult and assist departments with product selection and procurement methods Invite and accept bids, and evaluate prices, discounts, and delivery conditions Assist departments in the preparation of product specifications and contracts Analyze bids for conformance to specifications, and award bids Interview sales and manufacturers' representatives about products and services Investigate complaints and problems and make recommendations for solutions and/or adjustments Serve on various project teams and committees as required Prepare reports, recommendations, and correspondence Provide technical assistance to departments on the County's automated purchasing system Instruct departments on County procurement procedures and policies Perform related duties and special projects as assigned Currently, we have vacancies for two Limited-Term positions. Limited-term positions are at-will positions. Limited Term employees receive full medical and dental benefits, like regular employees, and a portable 401(a) plan. One of the positions will of duration of up to 14-months and one will be of duration of up to three years. Though at-will, limited-term positions are subject to all applicable County policies, procedures, and terms of employment, including but not limited to provisions of the County Charter, the County Ordinance Code, Administrative Memos, departmental policies, and collective bargaining agreements, rules, and handbooks. The eligible list generated from this recruitment may be used to fill future extra-help, term, unclassified, and regular classified vacancies. This is a great opportunity to be employed with the County of San Mateo and with a dynamic, efficient, and results-oriented Procurement team. 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 at the Buyer II level is three years of experience that would demonstrate knowledge and command of complex commodity areas, and the principles, policies, and procedures of public agency procurement. Knowledge of: Principles, practices, procedures, and applications of large-scale procurement Laws and regulations governing procurement policies and procedures in public agencies Procedures and requirements of governmental procurement Commodity sources of supply, trade, brand names, publications, and source material in the field of procurement Procedures and practices of procurement using formal and informal bidding Sources of supply, marketing practices, and pricing methods and differentials Computer programs related to procurement and word processing Skill/Ability to: Analyze purchase requisitions and evaluate specifications, proposals, bids, and contracts for complex commodity areas and purchases Develop product specifications, bids and contracts Solve problems efficiently Perform the necessary research and make informed decisions using all available information and resources Work in a fast-paced environment Communicate effectively both orally and in writing Write clear, concise reports and correspondence Establish and maintain effective work relationships with customers, vendors, and procurement team members Application/Examination This is an open recruitment. Anyone may apply. Because of the current level of activity in the Procurement Office, there is a need to fill these positions as soon as possible. The recruitment is being conducted as a C ontinuous Recruitment. Applications will be screened as they are submitted and the first set of interviews will be conducted on April 26, 2021 Because this is a continuous recruitment hiring decisions can be made at any time in the process. Apply immediately so you do not miss out on these great opportunities. 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 qualifications. 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. 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 https://jobs.smcgov.org to apply. We encourage you to APPLY IMMEDIATELY in order to be considered for these Buyer positions. At the County of San Mateo, we take pride in the way our employees bring together their diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to serve our community's needs. The County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. HR Contact: Chet Overstreet (04132021) (Buyer II - E125)
Description The Procurement Division of the County of San Mateo is seeking well-qualified candidates for the position of Buyer II . Under general supervision, a Buyer II provides a full range of detailed and complex procurement services for all county departments. Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Receive, review, and check purchase requisitions to determine needs of departments, market conditions, and product availability Consult and assist departments with product selection and procurement methods Invite and accept bids, and evaluate prices, discounts, and delivery conditions Assist departments in the preparation of product specifications and contracts Analyze bids for conformance to specifications, and award bids Interview sales and manufacturers' representatives about products and services Investigate complaints and problems and make recommendations for solutions and/or adjustments Serve on various project teams and committees as required Prepare reports, recommendations, and correspondence Provide technical assistance to departments on the County's automated purchasing system Instruct departments on County procurement procedures and policies Perform related duties and special projects as assigned Currently, we have vacancies for two Limited-Term positions. Limited-term positions are at-will positions. Limited Term employees receive full medical and dental benefits, like regular employees, and a portable 401(a) plan. One of the positions will of duration of up to 14-months and one will be of duration of up to three years. Though at-will, limited-term positions are subject to all applicable County policies, procedures, and terms of employment, including but not limited to provisions of the County Charter, the County Ordinance Code, Administrative Memos, departmental policies, and collective bargaining agreements, rules, and handbooks. The eligible list generated from this recruitment may be used to fill future extra-help, term, unclassified, and regular classified vacancies. This is a great opportunity to be employed with the County of San Mateo and with a dynamic, efficient, and results-oriented Procurement team. 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 at the Buyer II level is three years of experience that would demonstrate knowledge and command of complex commodity areas, and the principles, policies, and procedures of public agency procurement. Knowledge of: Principles, practices, procedures, and applications of large-scale procurement Laws and regulations governing procurement policies and procedures in public agencies Procedures and requirements of governmental procurement Commodity sources of supply, trade, brand names, publications, and source material in the field of procurement Procedures and practices of procurement using formal and informal bidding Sources of supply, marketing practices, and pricing methods and differentials Computer programs related to procurement and word processing Skill/Ability to: Analyze purchase requisitions and evaluate specifications, proposals, bids, and contracts for complex commodity areas and purchases Develop product specifications, bids and contracts Solve problems efficiently Perform the necessary research and make informed decisions using all available information and resources Work in a fast-paced environment Communicate effectively both orally and in writing Write clear, concise reports and correspondence Establish and maintain effective work relationships with customers, vendors, and procurement team members Application/Examination This is an open recruitment. Anyone may apply. Because of the current level of activity in the Procurement Office, there is a need to fill these positions as soon as possible. The recruitment is being conducted as a C ontinuous Recruitment. Applications will be screened as they are submitted and the first set of interviews will be conducted on April 26, 2021 Because this is a continuous recruitment hiring decisions can be made at any time in the process. Apply immediately so you do not miss out on these great opportunities. 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 qualifications. 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. 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 https://jobs.smcgov.org to apply. We encourage you to APPLY IMMEDIATELY in order to be considered for these Buyer positions. At the County of San Mateo, we take pride in the way our employees bring together their diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to serve our community's needs. The County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. HR Contact: Chet Overstreet (04132021) (Buyer II - E125)
County of San Mateo, CA
Redwood City, CA, United States
Description The Human Services Agency (HSA) of San Mateo County is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Rehabilitation Production Supervisor I - Extra Help . This current vacancy is an extra-help position assigned as a split between duties in the Human South Bay Recycling (SBR), WorkCenter and Catering Connection program. The position is a shared assignment and will be scheduled weekly to work in SBR, WorkCenter and Catering Connection. The schedule of this position will vary and include weekends depending on the needs of the departments. Under supervision, Rehabilitation Production Supervisor I's perform a variety of support activities and supervise the operation of HSA's SBR, WorkCenter and Catering Connection program. In addition, this position is responsible for: Instructing, training and supervising the work of support staff and individuals with emotional and physical disabilities or others with barriers to employment by observing, evaluating and reporting on progress, attendance and employment potential of clients and preparing written evaluations. The ideal candidate will have skills to work in SBR, WorkCenter and Catering Connection. Bilingual in Spanish is required. South Bay Recycling (SBR) Skills: Supervisory experience working with people with disabilities/barriers in a recycling environment Experience with recycling and knowledge of identification, recovery of and separation of recycled material Knowledge of production flows and quality control Excellent organizational skills and attentive to detail during the daily performance of duties Superior verbal and written communication skills The ability to meet scheduled deadlines Computer knowledge and experience Work effectively within or leading a team Possess excellent customer service skills Experience in effective report writing The ability to establish positive relationships with vendors and customers. Ability to work overtime and holidays as established in the agreement with South Bay Recycling. Ability to be flexible in weekly schedules. WorkCenter Skills: Keep records of materials and supplies. Assist in planning work layout and efficient use of equipment. Supervise quality control procedures set up on the production line. Ensure all products/services meet or exceed customer demands. Discuss and make recommendations on material inventory, production status of contract work and need for new equipment. Assist in making time studies to determine piece rates. Identify and notify Production Manager in advance of material needs. Perform related duties as assigned. Plan and perform the work involved in receipt, storage, issuance and delivery of a wide variety of raw and finished goods. Review and control inventory records, issue materials to workfloor, check finished goods coming from workfloor and arrange for shipping or storage as needed. Maintain, requisition and fill orders; prepare requisitions to maintain adequate stock on hand. Receive stock and check for agreement with purchase order, requisitions, and/or kits lists. Direct and participate in taking periodic physical inventories and check and reconcile physical inventory records. Supervise and monitor the staff and flow of work in/out of the WorkCenter. Serve as back-up to Production Manager. Perform related duties as assigned. Supervise shipping/receiving area, where employees provide training and supervision for the operations of the warehouse that supports the WorkCenter. Catering Connection skills: Experience in supervision and working with adults who have barriers to employment. At least two-three years of Kitchen Lead/Supervisory experience in a catering service, Hotel, restaurant and/or healthcare kitchen setting including responsibility for food preparation, catering, food purchasing and inventory control. Experience with food cost /purchasing, inventory control, website management, meal tracking and receiving deliveries. Ability to supervise Food Services with a hands-on approach with clients/trainees with barriers to employment. The knowledge of customer service practices, excellent interpersonal skills, and the ability to work with clients and staff at differing levels in the organization is required . Knowledge of Event and Menu Planning and Catering functions. Ability to develop/create a diverse menu. Knowledge of sanitation practices within a commercial kitchen Required to have a California Food Handler Card or preferred ServSafe certification. Examples of Duties for SBR may include, but not limited to, the following: Instruct and supervise the work of individuals with barriers to employment which could include emotionally and physically disabled individuals with vocational barrier. Select and assign clients to workshop activities based on their needs and capabilities; reassign work as necessary. Instruct and train clients in various work and work-related behaviors and skills. Observe, evaluate and report on progress, attendance and employment potential of clients; prepare written evaluations. Model appropriate work behaviors and attitudes. Confer with counselors to coordinate client programs, determine needs and capabilities of clients and handle client problems on the work floor; participate in client goal planning. Work with clients to change inappropriate employment behaviors. Ability to work in a very loud environment. May supervise work performed at off-site locations. Supervise the use of equipment for safe and proper operation; enforce safety regulations; check on and report safety violations. Maintain quality assurance according to procedures. Perform related duties as assigned. Work effectively within a team. Ensure that all products/services meet or exceed customer demands. Work effectively with partners and maintain cohesive working relationships. Ability to partner with other teams on site. Examples of Duties for the WorkCenter may include, but limited to, the following: Instruct and supervise the work of economically disadvantaged and emotionally and physically disabled individuals with vocational problems. Select and assign clients to workshop activities based on their needs and capabilities; reassign work as necessary. Instruct and train clients in various work and work-related behaviors and skills. Observe, evaluate, and report on progress, attendance and employment potential of clients; prepare written evaluations. Model appropriate work behaviors and attitudes. Confer with counselors to coordinate client programs, determine needs and capabilities of clients and handle client problems on the work floor; participate in client goal planning. Work with clients to change inappropriate employment behaviors. Maintain order on workshop floor. May supervise work performed at off-site locations. May assist in designing and making jigs, tools and fixtures. Perform or supervise minor repair and routine maintenance of shop tools and equipment; receive and/or loads goods. Supervise the use of equipment for safe and proper operation; enforce safety regulations; check on and report safety violations. Maintain quality assurance according to procedures. Complete evaluations on trainees progress. Examples of Duties for Catering Connection may include, but limited to, the following: Assure compliance with environmental and CARF health inspections. Order and maintain inventory of food and supplies. Schedule and fill catering orders. Supervise meal preparation, packaging and delivery. Ensure sanitary practice of all delivery vehicles, production and packaging areas. Handle and monitor daily cash deposits. Perform related duties as assigned. Respond to email and phone requests for meal orders. NOTE: 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 Language Requirement : Position requires the ability to speak, read and write fluently in both English and Spanish. 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 experience working with staff involved in product or service delivery operation. Knowledge of: Methods, tools, machinery and equipment used in production industries or sheltered workshops; safety principles and methods including rules of first aid; safe operation of equipment and tools and principles of supervision and training. Skill/Ability to: Instruct and supervise others; operate or learn to operate a wide variety of manual and power tools; perform routine maintenance and repair of industrial shop equipment; keep records and prepare reports; coordinate work with counseling staff; handle emergency situations and work rapidly under pressure and deal effectively and professionally with a wide range of individuals. Application/Examination This is an extra-help recruitment. Anyone may apply. A supplemental application form must be submitted in addition to our regular employment application form. The Human Services Agency screen materials after the recruitment closes. The Human Services Agency will contact qualified candidates directly for a departmental interview. 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 https://jobs.smcgov.org to apply. ** TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE ** Final Date for Filing : Monday, April 26, 2021 Departmental Interviews: TBD At the County of San Mateo, we welcome and celebrate the diversity of our employees, and strive to create a workplace where they feel valued every day. County of San Mateo is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Analyst Arlene Cahill (Rehabilitation Production Supervisor)
Description The Human Services Agency (HSA) of San Mateo County is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Rehabilitation Production Supervisor I - Extra Help . This current vacancy is an extra-help position assigned as a split between duties in the Human South Bay Recycling (SBR), WorkCenter and Catering Connection program. The position is a shared assignment and will be scheduled weekly to work in SBR, WorkCenter and Catering Connection. The schedule of this position will vary and include weekends depending on the needs of the departments. Under supervision, Rehabilitation Production Supervisor I's perform a variety of support activities and supervise the operation of HSA's SBR, WorkCenter and Catering Connection program. In addition, this position is responsible for: Instructing, training and supervising the work of support staff and individuals with emotional and physical disabilities or others with barriers to employment by observing, evaluating and reporting on progress, attendance and employment potential of clients and preparing written evaluations. The ideal candidate will have skills to work in SBR, WorkCenter and Catering Connection. Bilingual in Spanish is required. South Bay Recycling (SBR) Skills: Supervisory experience working with people with disabilities/barriers in a recycling environment Experience with recycling and knowledge of identification, recovery of and separation of recycled material Knowledge of production flows and quality control Excellent organizational skills and attentive to detail during the daily performance of duties Superior verbal and written communication skills The ability to meet scheduled deadlines Computer knowledge and experience Work effectively within or leading a team Possess excellent customer service skills Experience in effective report writing The ability to establish positive relationships with vendors and customers. Ability to work overtime and holidays as established in the agreement with South Bay Recycling. Ability to be flexible in weekly schedules. WorkCenter Skills: Keep records of materials and supplies. Assist in planning work layout and efficient use of equipment. Supervise quality control procedures set up on the production line. Ensure all products/services meet or exceed customer demands. Discuss and make recommendations on material inventory, production status of contract work and need for new equipment. Assist in making time studies to determine piece rates. Identify and notify Production Manager in advance of material needs. Perform related duties as assigned. Plan and perform the work involved in receipt, storage, issuance and delivery of a wide variety of raw and finished goods. Review and control inventory records, issue materials to workfloor, check finished goods coming from workfloor and arrange for shipping or storage as needed. Maintain, requisition and fill orders; prepare requisitions to maintain adequate stock on hand. Receive stock and check for agreement with purchase order, requisitions, and/or kits lists. Direct and participate in taking periodic physical inventories and check and reconcile physical inventory records. Supervise and monitor the staff and flow of work in/out of the WorkCenter. Serve as back-up to Production Manager. Perform related duties as assigned. Supervise shipping/receiving area, where employees provide training and supervision for the operations of the warehouse that supports the WorkCenter. Catering Connection skills: Experience in supervision and working with adults who have barriers to employment. At least two-three years of Kitchen Lead/Supervisory experience in a catering service, Hotel, restaurant and/or healthcare kitchen setting including responsibility for food preparation, catering, food purchasing and inventory control. Experience with food cost /purchasing, inventory control, website management, meal tracking and receiving deliveries. Ability to supervise Food Services with a hands-on approach with clients/trainees with barriers to employment. The knowledge of customer service practices, excellent interpersonal skills, and the ability to work with clients and staff at differing levels in the organization is required . Knowledge of Event and Menu Planning and Catering functions. Ability to develop/create a diverse menu. Knowledge of sanitation practices within a commercial kitchen Required to have a California Food Handler Card or preferred ServSafe certification. Examples of Duties for SBR may include, but not limited to, the following: Instruct and supervise the work of individuals with barriers to employment which could include emotionally and physically disabled individuals with vocational barrier. Select and assign clients to workshop activities based on their needs and capabilities; reassign work as necessary. Instruct and train clients in various work and work-related behaviors and skills. Observe, evaluate and report on progress, attendance and employment potential of clients; prepare written evaluations. Model appropriate work behaviors and attitudes. Confer with counselors to coordinate client programs, determine needs and capabilities of clients and handle client problems on the work floor; participate in client goal planning. Work with clients to change inappropriate employment behaviors. Ability to work in a very loud environment. May supervise work performed at off-site locations. Supervise the use of equipment for safe and proper operation; enforce safety regulations; check on and report safety violations. Maintain quality assurance according to procedures. Perform related duties as assigned. Work effectively within a team. Ensure that all products/services meet or exceed customer demands. Work effectively with partners and maintain cohesive working relationships. Ability to partner with other teams on site. Examples of Duties for the WorkCenter may include, but limited to, the following: Instruct and supervise the work of economically disadvantaged and emotionally and physically disabled individuals with vocational problems. Select and assign clients to workshop activities based on their needs and capabilities; reassign work as necessary. Instruct and train clients in various work and work-related behaviors and skills. Observe, evaluate, and report on progress, attendance and employment potential of clients; prepare written evaluations. Model appropriate work behaviors and attitudes. Confer with counselors to coordinate client programs, determine needs and capabilities of clients and handle client problems on the work floor; participate in client goal planning. Work with clients to change inappropriate employment behaviors. Maintain order on workshop floor. May supervise work performed at off-site locations. May assist in designing and making jigs, tools and fixtures. Perform or supervise minor repair and routine maintenance of shop tools and equipment; receive and/or loads goods. Supervise the use of equipment for safe and proper operation; enforce safety regulations; check on and report safety violations. Maintain quality assurance according to procedures. Complete evaluations on trainees progress. Examples of Duties for Catering Connection may include, but limited to, the following: Assure compliance with environmental and CARF health inspections. Order and maintain inventory of food and supplies. Schedule and fill catering orders. Supervise meal preparation, packaging and delivery. Ensure sanitary practice of all delivery vehicles, production and packaging areas. Handle and monitor daily cash deposits. Perform related duties as assigned. Respond to email and phone requests for meal orders. NOTE: 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 Language Requirement : Position requires the ability to speak, read and write fluently in both English and Spanish. 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 experience working with staff involved in product or service delivery operation. Knowledge of: Methods, tools, machinery and equipment used in production industries or sheltered workshops; safety principles and methods including rules of first aid; safe operation of equipment and tools and principles of supervision and training. Skill/Ability to: Instruct and supervise others; operate or learn to operate a wide variety of manual and power tools; perform routine maintenance and repair of industrial shop equipment; keep records and prepare reports; coordinate work with counseling staff; handle emergency situations and work rapidly under pressure and deal effectively and professionally with a wide range of individuals. Application/Examination This is an extra-help recruitment. Anyone may apply. A supplemental application form must be submitted in addition to our regular employment application form. The Human Services Agency screen materials after the recruitment closes. The Human Services Agency will contact qualified candidates directly for a departmental interview. 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 https://jobs.smcgov.org to apply. ** TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE ** Final Date for Filing : Monday, April 26, 2021 Departmental Interviews: TBD At the County of San Mateo, we welcome and celebrate the diversity of our employees, and strive to create a workplace where they feel valued every day. County of San Mateo is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Analyst Arlene Cahill (Rehabilitation Production Supervisor)
County of San Mateo, CA
Redwood City, CA, United States
Description San Mateo County Health is seeking a well-qualified individual for the position of Residential Treatment Lead Behavioral Health and Recovery Services Specialist to, under general supervision, provide lead support in training and assigning, directing, and reviewing the work of professional staff and service providers in the assigned areas; performing the more complex assignments with minimal guidance and/or direction and that requires specialized knowledge in the CalAIM and Residential Treatment (RTX) Team policies and procedures; manage assigned caseloads; assist with supervisory functions in the absence of the supervisor; and perform related duties as assigned. The current vacancy is in the Behavioral Health and Recovery Services Division's Residential Treatment (RTX) Team and will be stationed in Belmont, CA, but may travel/drive throughout the county to attend meetings, coordinate care with providers, etc. The Residential Treatment Lead duties include, but are not limited to, the following: Lead, assign and review the work of behavioral health and recovery services professionals and other staff providing a variety of services to clients with complex needs, including mental health, histories of trauma, medically fragile and/or substance use problems. Train new and current employees on processes; orient new staff with all documentation requirements and other division-specific protocols and guidelines. Handle complex caseloads, including high profile cases, referrals from other case managers and/or higher-level managers. Communicate effectively and often with multi-disciplinary partners to promote system collaboration and client wellness and recovery. Create and maintain RTX Officer of the Day (OD) shift coverage schedules with oversight by team Supervisor. Organize, update, and communicate team policies and procedures. Develop and maintain strong community partnerships; including presentations, referral coordination, and/or acting as a liaison. Support and help manage and maintain RTX data collection and reporting efforts. Provide case consultation, client advocacy and direction to other staff or providers working with clients. Perform deep analysis on client and treatment provider data to inform and provide key recommendations for system change Assist with special projects as assigned. Serve as the lead change agent within a team in developing integrated services for people with co-occurring mental health and/or alcohol and drug problems. Participate in division level policy and planning activities on the recovery model including implementation of Drug Medi-Cal Organized Delivery System and alignment with American Society for Addiction Medicine (ASAM) criteria. Act as liaison and representative of BHRS with community providers to promote system collaboration and integrated treatment within the SUD provider treatment system, particularly ensuring residential treatment providers link clients to necessary physical and mental health care while in residential treatment. Establish and utilize knowledge of eligibility, community resources and linkages for clients. The ideal candidate will possess: Experience providing leadership for a residential treatment team Experience providing support and consultation to our residential treatment system of care Advanced expertise working in the field of alcohol and other drug services Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with those encountered on the job Excellent written and verbal communication skills Experience as a Case Management/Assessment Specialist III in the County is preferred; with valid certification as a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor-Certified Addiction Specialist by a Department of Health Care Services approved agency NOTE: The eligible list generated from this recruitment may be used to fill future extra-help, term, unclassified, and regular classified vacancies. Qualifications County Status: An applicant must have been a County of San Mateo employee in San Mateo County Health 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. License/Certification: Possession of a State of California Certification for Individuals Providing Counseling Services in Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) Programs. 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 assessing and evaluating clients using assessments instruments and/or guidelines, identifying and making referrals based on those assessments, and interviewing clients for in a social service program. Experience as a Case Management/Assessment Specialist III in the County is preferred. Knowledge of: Basic supervisory principles and practices, if assigned as lead. Community resources available for treatment of clients and other resources/strategies for client referrals. Workload planning and prioritizing techniques. Automated case management systems. Principles and practices of the specific program area to which assigned. Specialized technical knowledge related to assigned program area. Individual, group and community behavior. Prevention methods and treatment procedures related to alcohol and drug disorders, mental and emotional illness and personality disorders. Principles of counseling, including group leader functions. Reporting requirements for assigned area. Social aspects of drug, alcohol, mental and emotional problems. Principles, philosophy, practices, materials, trends and literature related to alcohol and drug disorders, mental and emotional illness, personality disorders and their attendant problems. Various models of addiction. Appropriate methods and use of assessment to evaluate and assess alcohol and drug disorders. Techniques and dynamics of assessment and engagement. Skill/Ability to: Plan, assign, direct and review the work of others and train others in work procedures. Develop and evaluate creative approaches to the assessment, treatment and rehabilitation of alcohol, drug, mental and emotional disorders. Interview clients, families and other professionals for the purpose of gathering information and obtain and record social, physical, educational and work histories. Write clear, accurate and concise reports. Interpret data. Establish and maintain the confidence and cooperation of clients including those of varied ethnic and social backgrounds. Develop relationships with the treatment provider communities, courts, probation and other professional agencies/staff. Speak effectively before groups. Exercise tact. Function as a team member. Application/Examination Departmental Promotional Only. Only current County of San Mateo employees in San Mateo County Health 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 (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 " button. If you are not on the County's website, please go to https://jobs.smcgov.org/ to apply. Online applications must be received by the Human Resources Department before midnight on the final filing date. ~ TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE ~ Final Filing Date: April 26, 2021 Application Screening: April 29, 2021 Combined Civil Service Panel and Department Interviews: May 11 and/or 12, 2021 The County of San Mateo is a diverse, inclusive workplace, where employees are valued and respected for their different perspectives, experiences, backgrounds, and contributions. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Talent Acquisition Analyst: Yvonne Alvidrez (041221) (Lead Behavioral Health and Recovery Services Specialist-G242)
Description San Mateo County Health is seeking a well-qualified individual for the position of Residential Treatment Lead Behavioral Health and Recovery Services Specialist to, under general supervision, provide lead support in training and assigning, directing, and reviewing the work of professional staff and service providers in the assigned areas; performing the more complex assignments with minimal guidance and/or direction and that requires specialized knowledge in the CalAIM and Residential Treatment (RTX) Team policies and procedures; manage assigned caseloads; assist with supervisory functions in the absence of the supervisor; and perform related duties as assigned. The current vacancy is in the Behavioral Health and Recovery Services Division's Residential Treatment (RTX) Team and will be stationed in Belmont, CA, but may travel/drive throughout the county to attend meetings, coordinate care with providers, etc. The Residential Treatment Lead duties include, but are not limited to, the following: Lead, assign and review the work of behavioral health and recovery services professionals and other staff providing a variety of services to clients with complex needs, including mental health, histories of trauma, medically fragile and/or substance use problems. Train new and current employees on processes; orient new staff with all documentation requirements and other division-specific protocols and guidelines. Handle complex caseloads, including high profile cases, referrals from other case managers and/or higher-level managers. Communicate effectively and often with multi-disciplinary partners to promote system collaboration and client wellness and recovery. Create and maintain RTX Officer of the Day (OD) shift coverage schedules with oversight by team Supervisor. Organize, update, and communicate team policies and procedures. Develop and maintain strong community partnerships; including presentations, referral coordination, and/or acting as a liaison. Support and help manage and maintain RTX data collection and reporting efforts. Provide case consultation, client advocacy and direction to other staff or providers working with clients. Perform deep analysis on client and treatment provider data to inform and provide key recommendations for system change Assist with special projects as assigned. Serve as the lead change agent within a team in developing integrated services for people with co-occurring mental health and/or alcohol and drug problems. Participate in division level policy and planning activities on the recovery model including implementation of Drug Medi-Cal Organized Delivery System and alignment with American Society for Addiction Medicine (ASAM) criteria. Act as liaison and representative of BHRS with community providers to promote system collaboration and integrated treatment within the SUD provider treatment system, particularly ensuring residential treatment providers link clients to necessary physical and mental health care while in residential treatment. Establish and utilize knowledge of eligibility, community resources and linkages for clients. The ideal candidate will possess: Experience providing leadership for a residential treatment team Experience providing support and consultation to our residential treatment system of care Advanced expertise working in the field of alcohol and other drug services Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with those encountered on the job Excellent written and verbal communication skills Experience as a Case Management/Assessment Specialist III in the County is preferred; with valid certification as a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor-Certified Addiction Specialist by a Department of Health Care Services approved agency NOTE: The eligible list generated from this recruitment may be used to fill future extra-help, term, unclassified, and regular classified vacancies. Qualifications County Status: An applicant must have been a County of San Mateo employee in San Mateo County Health 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. License/Certification: Possession of a State of California Certification for Individuals Providing Counseling Services in Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) Programs. 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 assessing and evaluating clients using assessments instruments and/or guidelines, identifying and making referrals based on those assessments, and interviewing clients for in a social service program. Experience as a Case Management/Assessment Specialist III in the County is preferred. Knowledge of: Basic supervisory principles and practices, if assigned as lead. Community resources available for treatment of clients and other resources/strategies for client referrals. Workload planning and prioritizing techniques. Automated case management systems. Principles and practices of the specific program area to which assigned. Specialized technical knowledge related to assigned program area. Individual, group and community behavior. Prevention methods and treatment procedures related to alcohol and drug disorders, mental and emotional illness and personality disorders. Principles of counseling, including group leader functions. Reporting requirements for assigned area. Social aspects of drug, alcohol, mental and emotional problems. Principles, philosophy, practices, materials, trends and literature related to alcohol and drug disorders, mental and emotional illness, personality disorders and their attendant problems. Various models of addiction. Appropriate methods and use of assessment to evaluate and assess alcohol and drug disorders. Techniques and dynamics of assessment and engagement. Skill/Ability to: Plan, assign, direct and review the work of others and train others in work procedures. Develop and evaluate creative approaches to the assessment, treatment and rehabilitation of alcohol, drug, mental and emotional disorders. Interview clients, families and other professionals for the purpose of gathering information and obtain and record social, physical, educational and work histories. Write clear, accurate and concise reports. Interpret data. Establish and maintain the confidence and cooperation of clients including those of varied ethnic and social backgrounds. Develop relationships with the treatment provider communities, courts, probation and other professional agencies/staff. Speak effectively before groups. Exercise tact. Function as a team member. Application/Examination Departmental Promotional Only. Only current County of San Mateo employees in San Mateo County Health 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 (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 " button. If you are not on the County's website, please go to https://jobs.smcgov.org/ to apply. Online applications must be received by the Human Resources Department before midnight on the final filing date. ~ TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE ~ Final Filing Date: April 26, 2021 Application Screening: April 29, 2021 Combined Civil Service Panel and Department Interviews: May 11 and/or 12, 2021 The County of San Mateo is a diverse, inclusive workplace, where employees are valued and respected for their different perspectives, experiences, backgrounds, and contributions. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Talent Acquisition Analyst: Yvonne Alvidrez (041221) (Lead Behavioral Health and Recovery Services Specialist-G242)
County of San Mateo, CA
Redwood City, CA, United States
Description The Department of Public Works (Department) is seeking a Financial Services Manager II to join our Administrative Services Division. The Financial Services Manager II has full management responsibility for directing, supervising, and coordinating various administrative support functions within the Department including; finance, cost accounting, budget, contracts, performance measures, purchasing, financial policies and procedures, program management, and other related functions. This is a Departmental Promotional Only recruitment. Only employees of the Department of Public Works with at least six months (1040 hours) of continuous service in a regular, probationary, or SEIU or AFSCME represented extra-help/limited term position prior to the final filing date may apply. The Financial Services Manager II (Manager) supervises the Department's accounting, fiscal, budget, contract, and performance employees and performs highly complex work due to the size and scope of operations of the Department. In addition, the Manager has full programmatic line and functional management responsibility for various broad-based enterprise-wide financial automation functions. The Manager will be responsible to direct the Department's budget process with staff and managers, provide budget recommendations to the Department Director and Division Managers, and coordinate budget activities with the County Manager's Office. In addition, the Manager will review and monitor budget to actuals throughout the year and will work with managers to effectively budget and resolve problems and discrepancies. The ideal candidate will possess a bachelor's degree from an accredited college in accounting, finance, business administration, public administration, or a closely related field. A Master's degree in a related field is highly desired and local government experience is very helpful. The ideal candidate will also have at least five years of increasingly responsible experience performing a wide variety of financial duties in a large, complex public agency with at least one year of experience in budgeting or a specific area of financial responsibility. The ideal candidate will also possess: Working knowledge of cost accounting systems and a thorough understanding of the principles and practices of financing and budget implementation Ability to build strong effective relationships with executive level management and staff Excellent communication skills, both orally and in writing, and the ability to communicate all financial aspects to the County Manager's Office, the grand jury, state and local auditors, financial directors at cities, school, special districts, etc. Ability to be creative, innovative, and proactive in implementing positive process changes Knowledge of basic accounting and finance principles and practices Knowledge of government finance, accounting, and auditing Knowledge of Federal (OMB) grant compliance and reporting requirements Ability to create special analysis, projections, and reports Effective personnel management skills Examples Of Duties Ensure compliance with Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) standards and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) in managing the day to day operations of the financial services section Maintain strong internal control systems to safeguard assets and ensure reliability and integrity of financial information Provide outstanding customer service in responding to both internal and external customers regarding financial or operational services and requests Respond to requests from internal and external auditors Manage the Department's cost accounting system, CAMS Participate in rate and service charge development Serve as point of contact for the County Manager's Office on issues related to finance, budget, and performance Identify opportunities for process improvement and implement corresponding solutions Provide planning leadership and direction and develop goals and objectives for project efficiencies Plan and organize staff assignments related to various projects, continuously monitor financial project milestones, and adjust priorities to ensure efficiencies and projects meet goals Provide professional assistance and support to Department management and staff in areas of functional responsibility and other financial matters Research, analyze, evaluate, and develop findings and make recommendations involving complex budget and/or complex financial management issues Periodically review and coordinate with State, Federal, and other governmental entities or funding sources to determine new or improved claiming or funding sources Maintain financial budgetary and fiscal controls and policy relevant to area of financial responsibility, perform cost-benefit analyses, and provide interdepartmental managers with forecasts of revenues and expenditures Review and evaluate fiscal aspects of contracts with outside vendors, consultants, or organizations, and monitor and evaluate fiscal and legal liability of same Participate in the administration, monitoring, and evaluation of departmental contracts Develop and supervise the maintenance of statistical reporting systems of the department and direct statistical research, cost analysis, and program evaluation, as necessary Select, supervise, train, support, and evaluate professional, technical, and clerical personnel Work with the Division Manager and HR Manager to foster employee engagement and create a remarkable employee and customer experience Represent the Department on Countywide committees Other 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 three years of increasingly responsible experience performing a wide variety of administrative, financial, managerial, or automation duties in a large, complex agency. Knowledge of: Federal, State, and local laws and regulations applicable to assigned area of responsibility, such as public liability and/or accounting laws and advanced principles and practices of fiscal resource planning Advanced principles of financial administration, including public budgeting and reporting Advanced principles of financial and actuarial forecasting and financial analysis Basic principles and practices of Countywide operations and their administration and organization Principles of personnel training, supervision, and evaluation Advanced principles and practices of organizational and systems analysis and research methods Principles and practices of financial systems management, including planning, design, implementation, evaluation, and maintenance Data processing principles, concepts, and terminology Information management platforms and systems Cost estimating and cost/benefit analysis Skill/Ability to: Plan, organize, supervise, coordinate, direct, organize, and participate in a wide variety of advanced administrative and operational activities related to the department and coordinate activities with other departments, programs, and/or outside agencies Direct and participate in the analysis of a wide variety of highly complex administrative and operational problems and make effective operational and/or procedural recommendations Develop, administer, and interpret policies, guidelines, and procedures related to the assigned program area Plan, schedule, and manage large-scale projects Negotiate agreements between differing individuals and groups of individuals Monitor current and proposed Federal, State, and local legislation which impact assigned areas of responsibility Utilize appropriate interpersonal style and methods of communication to gain acceptance, cooperation, or agreement of a plan, activity, and/or program idea Work cooperatively with other County departments and public and private organizations Supervise, evaluate, support, and train assigned personnel Communicate effectively both orally and in writing Perform complex mathematical and statistical calculations accurately Prepare complex and detailed written reports, procedures, grant applications, and contracts Establish and maintain effective work relationships with those contacted in the performance of duties Application/Examination Departmental Promotional Only. Only current County of San Mateo employees in the Department of Public Works with at least six months (1040 hours) of continuous service in a regular, probationary, or SEIU or AFSCME represented extra-help/limited term position prior to the final filing date may apply. The examination process will consist of an application screening 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. If you are not on the County's website, please go to https://jobs.smcgov.org to apply. ~ Tentative Recruitment Schedule ~ Final Filing Date: April 22, 2021 Application Screening: April 26-27, 2021 Panel Interviews: May 5 and/or 6, 2021 At the County of San Mateo, we welcome and celebrate the diversity of our employees, and strive to create a workplace where they feel valued every day. The County of San Mateo is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Analyst: Chet Overstreet (04092021) (Financial Services Manager II - D151)
Description The Department of Public Works (Department) is seeking a Financial Services Manager II to join our Administrative Services Division. The Financial Services Manager II has full management responsibility for directing, supervising, and coordinating various administrative support functions within the Department including; finance, cost accounting, budget, contracts, performance measures, purchasing, financial policies and procedures, program management, and other related functions. This is a Departmental Promotional Only recruitment. Only employees of the Department of Public Works with at least six months (1040 hours) of continuous service in a regular, probationary, or SEIU or AFSCME represented extra-help/limited term position prior to the final filing date may apply. The Financial Services Manager II (Manager) supervises the Department's accounting, fiscal, budget, contract, and performance employees and performs highly complex work due to the size and scope of operations of the Department. In addition, the Manager has full programmatic line and functional management responsibility for various broad-based enterprise-wide financial automation functions. The Manager will be responsible to direct the Department's budget process with staff and managers, provide budget recommendations to the Department Director and Division Managers, and coordinate budget activities with the County Manager's Office. In addition, the Manager will review and monitor budget to actuals throughout the year and will work with managers to effectively budget and resolve problems and discrepancies. The ideal candidate will possess a bachelor's degree from an accredited college in accounting, finance, business administration, public administration, or a closely related field. A Master's degree in a related field is highly desired and local government experience is very helpful. The ideal candidate will also have at least five years of increasingly responsible experience performing a wide variety of financial duties in a large, complex public agency with at least one year of experience in budgeting or a specific area of financial responsibility. The ideal candidate will also possess: Working knowledge of cost accounting systems and a thorough understanding of the principles and practices of financing and budget implementation Ability to build strong effective relationships with executive level management and staff Excellent communication skills, both orally and in writing, and the ability to communicate all financial aspects to the County Manager's Office, the grand jury, state and local auditors, financial directors at cities, school, special districts, etc. Ability to be creative, innovative, and proactive in implementing positive process changes Knowledge of basic accounting and finance principles and practices Knowledge of government finance, accounting, and auditing Knowledge of Federal (OMB) grant compliance and reporting requirements Ability to create special analysis, projections, and reports Effective personnel management skills Examples Of Duties Ensure compliance with Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) standards and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) in managing the day to day operations of the financial services section Maintain strong internal control systems to safeguard assets and ensure reliability and integrity of financial information Provide outstanding customer service in responding to both internal and external customers regarding financial or operational services and requests Respond to requests from internal and external auditors Manage the Department's cost accounting system, CAMS Participate in rate and service charge development Serve as point of contact for the County Manager's Office on issues related to finance, budget, and performance Identify opportunities for process improvement and implement corresponding solutions Provide planning leadership and direction and develop goals and objectives for project efficiencies Plan and organize staff assignments related to various projects, continuously monitor financial project milestones, and adjust priorities to ensure efficiencies and projects meet goals Provide professional assistance and support to Department management and staff in areas of functional responsibility and other financial matters Research, analyze, evaluate, and develop findings and make recommendations involving complex budget and/or complex financial management issues Periodically review and coordinate with State, Federal, and other governmental entities or funding sources to determine new or improved claiming or funding sources Maintain financial budgetary and fiscal controls and policy relevant to area of financial responsibility, perform cost-benefit analyses, and provide interdepartmental managers with forecasts of revenues and expenditures Review and evaluate fiscal aspects of contracts with outside vendors, consultants, or organizations, and monitor and evaluate fiscal and legal liability of same Participate in the administration, monitoring, and evaluation of departmental contracts Develop and supervise the maintenance of statistical reporting systems of the department and direct statistical research, cost analysis, and program evaluation, as necessary Select, supervise, train, support, and evaluate professional, technical, and clerical personnel Work with the Division Manager and HR Manager to foster employee engagement and create a remarkable employee and customer experience Represent the Department on Countywide committees Other 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 three years of increasingly responsible experience performing a wide variety of administrative, financial, managerial, or automation duties in a large, complex agency. Knowledge of: Federal, State, and local laws and regulations applicable to assigned area of responsibility, such as public liability and/or accounting laws and advanced principles and practices of fiscal resource planning Advanced principles of financial administration, including public budgeting and reporting Advanced principles of financial and actuarial forecasting and financial analysis Basic principles and practices of Countywide operations and their administration and organization Principles of personnel training, supervision, and evaluation Advanced principles and practices of organizational and systems analysis and research methods Principles and practices of financial systems management, including planning, design, implementation, evaluation, and maintenance Data processing principles, concepts, and terminology Information management platforms and systems Cost estimating and cost/benefit analysis Skill/Ability to: Plan, organize, supervise, coordinate, direct, organize, and participate in a wide variety of advanced administrative and operational activities related to the department and coordinate activities with other departments, programs, and/or outside agencies Direct and participate in the analysis of a wide variety of highly complex administrative and operational problems and make effective operational and/or procedural recommendations Develop, administer, and interpret policies, guidelines, and procedures related to the assigned program area Plan, schedule, and manage large-scale projects Negotiate agreements between differing individuals and groups of individuals Monitor current and proposed Federal, State, and local legislation which impact assigned areas of responsibility Utilize appropriate interpersonal style and methods of communication to gain acceptance, cooperation, or agreement of a plan, activity, and/or program idea Work cooperatively with other County departments and public and private organizations Supervise, evaluate, support, and train assigned personnel Communicate effectively both orally and in writing Perform complex mathematical and statistical calculations accurately Prepare complex and detailed written reports, procedures, grant applications, and contracts Establish and maintain effective work relationships with those contacted in the performance of duties Application/Examination Departmental Promotional Only. Only current County of San Mateo employees in the Department of Public Works with at least six months (1040 hours) of continuous service in a regular, probationary, or SEIU or AFSCME represented extra-help/limited term position prior to the final filing date may apply. The examination process will consist of an application screening 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. If you are not on the County's website, please go to https://jobs.smcgov.org to apply. ~ Tentative Recruitment Schedule ~ Final Filing Date: April 22, 2021 Application Screening: April 26-27, 2021 Panel Interviews: May 5 and/or 6, 2021 At the County of San Mateo, we welcome and celebrate the diversity of our employees, and strive to create a workplace where they feel valued every day. The County of San Mateo is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Analyst: Chet Overstreet (04092021) (Financial Services Manager II - D151)
County of San Mateo, CA
Redwood City, CA, United States
Description The San Mateo Medical Center is seeking a full-time qualified Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nurse to p rovide acute care and rehabilitative needs for patients with chronic wounds, ostomy and incontinence. The Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nurse primarily evaluates and manages patients with wounds caused by disease, accidents, or surgical incisions. They also work with medical teams to assess and monitor a patient's progress during the healing phase. The wound care nurse is responsible for educating patients on how to care for their wounds outside of the medical facility. A wound care nurse will also treat any skin infections or conditions as directed by the attending physician. The ideal candidate must be currently certified in Wound, Ostomy, and Continence care nursing through a professional association. In addition, the incumbent will have clinical experience in wound, ostomy, and continence care within the previous five years. Examples Of Duties Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Identify problem situations or issues in patient care; analyze, interpret, advise and consult with staff and other health care professionals to provide high quality, contemporary care. Interpret and modify the system of patient care delivered by evaluating and reviewing standard practices and initiating new procedures. Provide consultation and guidance to all levels of the nursing staff pertinent to patient care problems within the field of specialty. Advise the nursing staff in the establishment and maintenance of records of treatments given and the related progress of each patient for the purpose of analyzing patterns, synthesizing actions and evaluating patient care plans. 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. 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. Formulate, and/or collaborate with other health care practitioners to identify relevant clinical problems and conduct research to bring about their resolution. Develop and/or participate with other health care professionals in the development of policies related to the clinical specialty area. Organize and manage the development of the National Pressure Injury Prevalence Study at least every 2 years. 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. Prepare formal and informal descriptive articles in the specialty area for publication in national periodicals or for use in staff meetings. Serve as role model and resource person for staff and members of the interdisciplinary team. Perform related duties as assigned. Qualifications Licensure/Certification: A California license as a Registered Nurse. A valid Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) and/or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification as specified below. Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nurse Certification. 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. Must have knowledge of and verifiable experience in patho physiology, wound healing process, and evidence-based and best practices in wound, ostomy and continence care. Must be nationally certified as a WOC Nurse. 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. 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. 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. A resume will not be accepted as a substitute for the required information and supplemental questions in the online application. Responses to the supplemental questions must be submitted to be considered for this position. 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 will 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 based solely on the information provided in the application materials. Because of this screening process, all 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" button above or below. If you are not on the County's website, please go to https://jobs.smcgov.org/ to apply. Online applications must be received by the Human Resources Department before midnight on the final filing date ~TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE~ Deadline to Apply: Thursday, April 29, 2021 11:59 P.M. Application Screening: May 5, 2021 Combined Panel/Department Interviews: May 12, 2021 At the County of San Mateo, we take pride in the way our employees bring together their diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to serve our community's needs. The County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. HR Contact: Carolyn Burns (040821) (Clinical Nurse - F011)
Description The San Mateo Medical Center is seeking a full-time qualified Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nurse to p rovide acute care and rehabilitative needs for patients with chronic wounds, ostomy and incontinence. The Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nurse primarily evaluates and manages patients with wounds caused by disease, accidents, or surgical incisions. They also work with medical teams to assess and monitor a patient's progress during the healing phase. The wound care nurse is responsible for educating patients on how to care for their wounds outside of the medical facility. A wound care nurse will also treat any skin infections or conditions as directed by the attending physician. The ideal candidate must be currently certified in Wound, Ostomy, and Continence care nursing through a professional association. In addition, the incumbent will have clinical experience in wound, ostomy, and continence care within the previous five years. Examples Of Duties Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Identify problem situations or issues in patient care; analyze, interpret, advise and consult with staff and other health care professionals to provide high quality, contemporary care. Interpret and modify the system of patient care delivered by evaluating and reviewing standard practices and initiating new procedures. Provide consultation and guidance to all levels of the nursing staff pertinent to patient care problems within the field of specialty. Advise the nursing staff in the establishment and maintenance of records of treatments given and the related progress of each patient for the purpose of analyzing patterns, synthesizing actions and evaluating patient care plans. 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. 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. Formulate, and/or collaborate with other health care practitioners to identify relevant clinical problems and conduct research to bring about their resolution. Develop and/or participate with other health care professionals in the development of policies related to the clinical specialty area. Organize and manage the development of the National Pressure Injury Prevalence Study at least every 2 years. 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. Prepare formal and informal descriptive articles in the specialty area for publication in national periodicals or for use in staff meetings. Serve as role model and resource person for staff and members of the interdisciplinary team. Perform related duties as assigned. Qualifications Licensure/Certification: A California license as a Registered Nurse. A valid Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) and/or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification as specified below. Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nurse Certification. 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. Must have knowledge of and verifiable experience in patho physiology, wound healing process, and evidence-based and best practices in wound, ostomy and continence care. Must be nationally certified as a WOC Nurse. 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. 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. 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. A resume will not be accepted as a substitute for the required information and supplemental questions in the online application. Responses to the supplemental questions must be submitted to be considered for this position. 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 will 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 based solely on the information provided in the application materials. Because of this screening process, all 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" button above or below. If you are not on the County's website, please go to https://jobs.smcgov.org/ to apply. Online applications must be received by the Human Resources Department before midnight on the final filing date ~TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE~ Deadline to Apply: Thursday, April 29, 2021 11:59 P.M. Application Screening: May 5, 2021 Combined Panel/Department Interviews: May 12, 2021 At the County of San Mateo, we take pride in the way our employees bring together their diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to serve our community's needs. The County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. HR Contact: Carolyn Burns (040821) (Clinical Nurse - F011)
County of San Mateo, CA
Redwood City, CA, United States
Description The County Manager's Office seeks well-qualified candidates for the position of Administrator/Manager to support the San Mateo County Arts Commission. The San Mateo County Arts Commission (Arts Commission) champions the arts as essential for a healthy and vibrant community by shaping innovate cultural policies, creating inclusive and diverse programming, investing in the creative economy, and ensuring access to the arts and culture for all. The Arts Commission was formed to promote and encourage the arts in San Mateo County; to serve in an advisory capacity to the Board of Supervisors; to provide a community, needs-driven Strategic Plan for the Arts in the county; to utilize a standard of operation by adhering to an accepted Policy Statement regarding arts and culture; and, to act as a liaison with art organizations to ensure collaboration and coordination related to cultural and art activities in San Mateo County. The Administrator/Manager will support the Director and Board Members of the Arts Commission by managing the administrative, programmatic, and communications functions of the office. In addition, the Administrator/Manager will serve as liaison to the California Arts Council, the county's "State-Local County Partner". The ideal candidate will have demonstrated success as an administrator for a small and busy office. Commitment to the mission, initiative, and the ability to both collaborate and work independently are essential to success. While this position requires keen attention to the details and patience with the minutiae, it also offers the opportunity to utilize program management skills to expand and advance the programs offered by the Arts Commission, such as the "Successful Fund Raising" training session for the Arts non-profits and the "Connect the Arts" facilitated and structured networking event. The Arts Commission currently connects with over 60 arts organizations and over 1,100 artists. Because of the importance of outreach and communication to the arts community and beyond, experience with marketing automation platforms and email marketing services, such as Mail Chimp or Constant Contact, is critical. Expertise with Microsoft Word and Excel is also critical. The position offers the unique opportunity to combine a love for the arts, with a love for "the behind the scenes" activities that ensure a vibrant, essential, and sustainable arts community. The position is ideal for someone with a strong interest in, or a degree in arts management or arts administration. This is a part-time, extra-help position. It is expected the incumbent will work 20 - 25 hours per week. The hourly salary range is $35.47 - $52.04 and the hourly rate offered at the time of hire will be based on the experience and expertise of the chosen candidate. For more information about the San Mateo County Arts Commission please visit: https://cmo.smcgov.org/arts-commission To view the Arts Commission's Strategic Plan please visit: https://cmo.smcgov.org/sites/cmo.smcgov.org/files/Strategic%20Plan%20-%20Final%2012-18-19%20RRMG.pdf Examples Of Duties Duties for the position will include, but are not limited to: Administrative Track budget Book meeting rooms for Commission meetings Write and post Agendas Create and send out Agenda packets Take Commission meeting minutes Work with the HITS Department on updates to the Commission's websites Maintain the annually required update for the Commissions' DUNS number in the Federal System for Award Management (SAM) Program Management Manage the annual ARTS GRANTS PROGRAM Set up Grants application workshop Arrange/oversee Peer Review Grants Panel Track grantee status for adherence to the terms and conditions of their grant agreement Act as the liaison ("go-to" person) for the grantee organizations Assist with other programming as outlined in the Commission's Strategic PlanPlan and execute programs and related events assigned by the Executive Director, e.g., the Grants Program and Poetry Out LoudDevelop programs in line with the Strategic PlanAttend advocacy meetings as needed or required, i.e., California Arts Council convenings, ArtsNow, San Mateo County Office of EducationOrganize meetings and convenings, e.g., Connect the Arts and other capacity-building events for arts organizations and artists, including, booking venues, setting-up and preparing meeting rooms, tracking RSVPs, following up by emailing meeting materialsIdentify opportunities for public presentation on behalf of the Arts Commission, and present and/or coordinate with Commissioner presenters to deliver contentCoordinate recognition activities, e.g., SamTrans Art Takes a Bus Ride contest and Commission Proclamations for Board of Supervisors considerationWith the Executive Director, facilitate communication with Commissioners in support of their duties Communications and Social Media With the Executive Director, write mid-year and year-end reports to County Board of Supervisors Act as advocate and ambassador for arts/culture in the County Post opportunities and arts/culture information on the Commission's Facebook page Maintain outreach and e-mail lists and send e-blasts via an email marketing services (such as Mailchimp) to announce opportunities for artists and arts organizations and provide information regarding arts and cultural offerings Work with County Communications on press releases, i.e., Arts Educators Awards, Fine Arts Galleria California Arts Council (CAC) With the Executive Director, write for CAC-SLP annual grant and post grant reports Complete CAC and NEA surveys and paperwork required of SLPs Attend CAC meetings, convenings, and events 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: Program Coordinator I: Bachelor's degree in arts management, arts administration, public or business administration, management, or a related field and two years of professional level administrative and analytical experience in a community-related or public sector setting Program Coordinator II: Bachelor's degree in arts management, arts administration, public or business administration, management or a related field and four years of professional level administrative and analytical experience in a community-related or public sector setting. Knowledge of: Principles and practices of office administration Principles and practices of effective customer/client relations Principles and practices of working with and managing volunteers, if assigned to volunteer coordination Technical procedures and requirements of supporting Commissions and Boards Applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations and County and program policies and guidelines governing the Arts Commission Principles, practices, and techniques of administrative and programmatic research and analysis Computer applications related to the work Office administrative practices and procedures, including records management and the operation of standard office equipment Funding sources, grants, and fund-raising techniques Skill/Ability to: Analyze, interpret, and apply applicable regulations and requirements Plan, coordinate, and implement administrative and programmatic research and analysis Train staff in work procedures and provide technical and programmatic assistance to staff and subcontractors Establish and maintain effective working relationships with grantors, grantees, County staff, elected and appointed officials, the public, and others Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing Compile, analyze, and interpret data using research techniques; draw sound conclusions and prepare and present effective reports regarding findings and recommendations Exercise sound independent judgment within general policy and regulatory guidelines Prepare clear and accurate reports, correspondence, procedures, and other written materials Organize and prioritize work and meet critical deadlines Maintain accurate records and files Interact with a wide variety of people Listen sensitively and accurately; exercise tact, patience, and diplomacy Develop, coordinate, and implement plans, programs, and events Utilize the appropriate interpersonal style and methods of communication to gain acceptance, cooperation, or agreement of a plan, activity, and/or program idea Make public presentations and prepare articles for publication such as press releases and articles related to events of assigned program Prepare narrative and statistical reports. Application/Examination This is an Open recruitment . Anyone may apply. 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%), which may include a writing exercise immediately before or after 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 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 https://jobs.smcgov.org to apply. Responses to the supplemental questions must be submitted in addition to the regular employment application form. A resume will not be accepted as a substitute for the required employment application and supplemental questionnaire. Online applications must be received by the Human Resources Department before midnight on the final filing date. ~ TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE ~ Final Filing Date: April 28, 2021 Application Screening: May 5 - 6, 2021 Civil Service Panel Interviews: May 19 and/or 20, 2021 At the County of San Mateo, we welcome and celebrate the diversity of our employees, and strive to create a workplace where they feel valued every day. The County of San Mateo is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Analyst: Chet Overstreet (04 13 2021) (Program Coordinator I/II - G243/G244)
Description The County Manager's Office seeks well-qualified candidates for the position of Administrator/Manager to support the San Mateo County Arts Commission. The San Mateo County Arts Commission (Arts Commission) champions the arts as essential for a healthy and vibrant community by shaping innovate cultural policies, creating inclusive and diverse programming, investing in the creative economy, and ensuring access to the arts and culture for all. The Arts Commission was formed to promote and encourage the arts in San Mateo County; to serve in an advisory capacity to the Board of Supervisors; to provide a community, needs-driven Strategic Plan for the Arts in the county; to utilize a standard of operation by adhering to an accepted Policy Statement regarding arts and culture; and, to act as a liaison with art organizations to ensure collaboration and coordination related to cultural and art activities in San Mateo County. The Administrator/Manager will support the Director and Board Members of the Arts Commission by managing the administrative, programmatic, and communications functions of the office. In addition, the Administrator/Manager will serve as liaison to the California Arts Council, the county's "State-Local County Partner". The ideal candidate will have demonstrated success as an administrator for a small and busy office. Commitment to the mission, initiative, and the ability to both collaborate and work independently are essential to success. While this position requires keen attention to the details and patience with the minutiae, it also offers the opportunity to utilize program management skills to expand and advance the programs offered by the Arts Commission, such as the "Successful Fund Raising" training session for the Arts non-profits and the "Connect the Arts" facilitated and structured networking event. The Arts Commission currently connects with over 60 arts organizations and over 1,100 artists. Because of the importance of outreach and communication to the arts community and beyond, experience with marketing automation platforms and email marketing services, such as Mail Chimp or Constant Contact, is critical. Expertise with Microsoft Word and Excel is also critical. The position offers the unique opportunity to combine a love for the arts, with a love for "the behind the scenes" activities that ensure a vibrant, essential, and sustainable arts community. The position is ideal for someone with a strong interest in, or a degree in arts management or arts administration. This is a part-time, extra-help position. It is expected the incumbent will work 20 - 25 hours per week. The hourly salary range is $35.47 - $52.04 and the hourly rate offered at the time of hire will be based on the experience and expertise of the chosen candidate. For more information about the San Mateo County Arts Commission please visit: https://cmo.smcgov.org/arts-commission To view the Arts Commission's Strategic Plan please visit: https://cmo.smcgov.org/sites/cmo.smcgov.org/files/Strategic%20Plan%20-%20Final%2012-18-19%20RRMG.pdf Examples Of Duties Duties for the position will include, but are not limited to: Administrative Track budget Book meeting rooms for Commission meetings Write and post Agendas Create and send out Agenda packets Take Commission meeting minutes Work with the HITS Department on updates to the Commission's websites Maintain the annually required update for the Commissions' DUNS number in the Federal System for Award Management (SAM) Program Management Manage the annual ARTS GRANTS PROGRAM Set up Grants application workshop Arrange/oversee Peer Review Grants Panel Track grantee status for adherence to the terms and conditions of their grant agreement Act as the liaison ("go-to" person) for the grantee organizations Assist with other programming as outlined in the Commission's Strategic PlanPlan and execute programs and related events assigned by the Executive Director, e.g., the Grants Program and Poetry Out LoudDevelop programs in line with the Strategic PlanAttend advocacy meetings as needed or required, i.e., California Arts Council convenings, ArtsNow, San Mateo County Office of EducationOrganize meetings and convenings, e.g., Connect the Arts and other capacity-building events for arts organizations and artists, including, booking venues, setting-up and preparing meeting rooms, tracking RSVPs, following up by emailing meeting materialsIdentify opportunities for public presentation on behalf of the Arts Commission, and present and/or coordinate with Commissioner presenters to deliver contentCoordinate recognition activities, e.g., SamTrans Art Takes a Bus Ride contest and Commission Proclamations for Board of Supervisors considerationWith the Executive Director, facilitate communication with Commissioners in support of their duties Communications and Social Media With the Executive Director, write mid-year and year-end reports to County Board of Supervisors Act as advocate and ambassador for arts/culture in the County Post opportunities and arts/culture information on the Commission's Facebook page Maintain outreach and e-mail lists and send e-blasts via an email marketing services (such as Mailchimp) to announce opportunities for artists and arts organizations and provide information regarding arts and cultural offerings Work with County Communications on press releases, i.e., Arts Educators Awards, Fine Arts Galleria California Arts Council (CAC) With the Executive Director, write for CAC-SLP annual grant and post grant reports Complete CAC and NEA surveys and paperwork required of SLPs Attend CAC meetings, convenings, and events 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: Program Coordinator I: Bachelor's degree in arts management, arts administration, public or business administration, management, or a related field and two years of professional level administrative and analytical experience in a community-related or public sector setting Program Coordinator II: Bachelor's degree in arts management, arts administration, public or business administration, management or a related field and four years of professional level administrative and analytical experience in a community-related or public sector setting. Knowledge of: Principles and practices of office administration Principles and practices of effective customer/client relations Principles and practices of working with and managing volunteers, if assigned to volunteer coordination Technical procedures and requirements of supporting Commissions and Boards Applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations and County and program policies and guidelines governing the Arts Commission Principles, practices, and techniques of administrative and programmatic research and analysis Computer applications related to the work Office administrative practices and procedures, including records management and the operation of standard office equipment Funding sources, grants, and fund-raising techniques Skill/Ability to: Analyze, interpret, and apply applicable regulations and requirements Plan, coordinate, and implement administrative and programmatic research and analysis Train staff in work procedures and provide technical and programmatic assistance to staff and subcontractors Establish and maintain effective working relationships with grantors, grantees, County staff, elected and appointed officials, the public, and others Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing Compile, analyze, and interpret data using research techniques; draw sound conclusions and prepare and present effective reports regarding findings and recommendations Exercise sound independent judgment within general policy and regulatory guidelines Prepare clear and accurate reports, correspondence, procedures, and other written materials Organize and prioritize work and meet critical deadlines Maintain accurate records and files Interact with a wide variety of people Listen sensitively and accurately; exercise tact, patience, and diplomacy Develop, coordinate, and implement plans, programs, and events Utilize the appropriate interpersonal style and methods of communication to gain acceptance, cooperation, or agreement of a plan, activity, and/or program idea Make public presentations and prepare articles for publication such as press releases and articles related to events of assigned program Prepare narrative and statistical reports. Application/Examination This is an Open recruitment . Anyone may apply. 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%), which may include a writing exercise immediately before or after 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 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 https://jobs.smcgov.org to apply. Responses to the supplemental questions must be submitted in addition to the regular employment application form. A resume will not be accepted as a substitute for the required employment application and supplemental questionnaire. Online applications must be received by the Human Resources Department before midnight on the final filing date. ~ TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE ~ Final Filing Date: April 28, 2021 Application Screening: May 5 - 6, 2021 Civil Service Panel Interviews: May 19 and/or 20, 2021 At the County of San Mateo, we welcome and celebrate the diversity of our employees, and strive to create a workplace where they feel valued every day. The County of San Mateo is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Analyst: Chet Overstreet (04 13 2021) (Program Coordinator I/II - G243/G244)
County of San Mateo, CA
Redwood City, CA, United States
Description San Mateo County Health is seeking a well-qualified individual for the position of Contracts Manager-Behavioral Health . The Contract Manager will oversee contracts, MOUs, solicitation processes; perform team management and Behavioral Health and Recovery Services staff training; provide leadership and policy development, and perform related duties as assigned. The current vacancy is in the Behavioral Health and Recovery Services (BHRS) Division located in San Mateo, CA, but will travel/drive throughout the County to perform the duties of the job. The Contract Manager will supervise a team of five staff, comprised of one Management Analyst and four Contract Administrators. The incumbent will collaborate directly with high-level internal leadership, County Counsel, and other departments within the County. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: Oversee and manage approximately 300 contracts, 55 MOUs, and up to 20 RFPs annually; Maintain contract information in the Contract Database and/or the Contract Management System; this includes maintaining fiscal information. These systems are used to create the renewal lists for all agreements each year; Collaborate with BHRS staff in the development of new MOUs and the solicitation for new services (such as RFPs, RFQs or RFIs); Review and/or provide editing of all contract documents, MOUs and RFPs before release; Oversee provider credentialing; Participate in any state or federal audits, and Public Records Requests as requested by County Counsel; Create and/or manage all contract templates; Oversee and assist in the management of any provider issued Plan of Correction; Oversee the monitoring and disseminating of contract budgets to BHRS Program Managers; Oversee process to adjudicate claims to contract budgets and invoice payment; Assign and manage staff workload; Provide BHRS staff training on pertinent policies, regulations and processes; Hold weekly contract team meetings to keep apprised of trends and/or contracting issues; Provide employee performance reviews; Ensure contract staff are trained in the latest County contracting process and the Board approval process; ensure skill development by locating procurement/contract training options; Manage new contract staff onboarding process; Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those encountered on the job; Keep the Deputy Director of Finance and Administration up to date on the latest issues or concerns in contracts. Attend the Contract Compliance Committee meetings held by County Procurement; these meetings are used to create and/or update County procurement policies, and stay informed on the latest procurement information; Participate in all required meetings including BHRS Management and Leadership Meetings. The ideal candidate will possess: Experience working with the County's contract process and knowledge of relevant policies and state and federal contract regulations; Experience in contracting and RFP processes from start to release (RFP) or execution (contract) Ability to train staff in the latest County processes Experience disseminating complex information Supervisory experience and strong leadership skills Excellent 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 County Status: An applicant must have been a County of San Mateo employee in County of San Mateo Health 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. 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 performing a wide variety of administrative duties in a large, complex public agency. Knowledge of: Advanced principles and practices of organizational and systems analysis, research methods and human resource planning. Basic principles and practices of the assigned County department operations and its administration and organization. Advanced principles of financial administration, including public budgeting and reporting. Computer systems and applications as used within the County. Principles of personnel training, supervision and evaluation. Skill/Ability to: Supervise and coordinate a wide variety of administrative and operational activities related to assigned department. Coordinate section activities with other departments, programs and/or outside agencies. Direct and participate in the analysis of a wide variety of moderate to complex administrative/operational problems and make effective operational and/or procedural recommendations. Interpret departmental policies, guidelines and procedures; develop recommendations for improvements, as necessary. Supervise, evaluate and train assigned personnel. Communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Perform complex mathematical and statistical calculations accurately. Establish and maintain effective work relationships with those contacted in the performance of required duties. Application/Examination Departmental Promotional Only. Only current County of San Mateo employees in San Mateo County Health 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 (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" button . If you are not on the County's website, please go to https://jobs.smcgov.org/ to apply. Online applications must be received by the Human Resources Department before midnight on the final filing date. ~ TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE ~ Final Filing Date: April 19, 2021 Application Screening: April 20 & 21, 2021 Combined Civil Service Panel and Department Interviews: May 5 and/or 6, 2021 The County of San Mateo is a diverse, inclusive workplace, where employees are valued and respected for their different perspectives, experiences, backgrounds, and contributions. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Talent Acquisition Analyst: Yvonne Alvidrez (040621) (Administrative Services Manager I - D045)
Description San Mateo County Health is seeking a well-qualified individual for the position of Contracts Manager-Behavioral Health . The Contract Manager will oversee contracts, MOUs, solicitation processes; perform team management and Behavioral Health and Recovery Services staff training; provide leadership and policy development, and perform related duties as assigned. The current vacancy is in the Behavioral Health and Recovery Services (BHRS) Division located in San Mateo, CA, but will travel/drive throughout the County to perform the duties of the job. The Contract Manager will supervise a team of five staff, comprised of one Management Analyst and four Contract Administrators. The incumbent will collaborate directly with high-level internal leadership, County Counsel, and other departments within the County. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: Oversee and manage approximately 300 contracts, 55 MOUs, and up to 20 RFPs annually; Maintain contract information in the Contract Database and/or the Contract Management System; this includes maintaining fiscal information. These systems are used to create the renewal lists for all agreements each year; Collaborate with BHRS staff in the development of new MOUs and the solicitation for new services (such as RFPs, RFQs or RFIs); Review and/or provide editing of all contract documents, MOUs and RFPs before release; Oversee provider credentialing; Participate in any state or federal audits, and Public Records Requests as requested by County Counsel; Create and/or manage all contract templates; Oversee and assist in the management of any provider issued Plan of Correction; Oversee the monitoring and disseminating of contract budgets to BHRS Program Managers; Oversee process to adjudicate claims to contract budgets and invoice payment; Assign and manage staff workload; Provide BHRS staff training on pertinent policies, regulations and processes; Hold weekly contract team meetings to keep apprised of trends and/or contracting issues; Provide employee performance reviews; Ensure contract staff are trained in the latest County contracting process and the Board approval process; ensure skill development by locating procurement/contract training options; Manage new contract staff onboarding process; Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those encountered on the job; Keep the Deputy Director of Finance and Administration up to date on the latest issues or concerns in contracts. Attend the Contract Compliance Committee meetings held by County Procurement; these meetings are used to create and/or update County procurement policies, and stay informed on the latest procurement information; Participate in all required meetings including BHRS Management and Leadership Meetings. The ideal candidate will possess: Experience working with the County's contract process and knowledge of relevant policies and state and federal contract regulations; Experience in contracting and RFP processes from start to release (RFP) or execution (contract) Ability to train staff in the latest County processes Experience disseminating complex information Supervisory experience and strong leadership skills Excellent 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 County Status: An applicant must have been a County of San Mateo employee in County of San Mateo Health 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. 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 performing a wide variety of administrative duties in a large, complex public agency. Knowledge of: Advanced principles and practices of organizational and systems analysis, research methods and human resource planning. Basic principles and practices of the assigned County department operations and its administration and organization. Advanced principles of financial administration, including public budgeting and reporting. Computer systems and applications as used within the County. Principles of personnel training, supervision and evaluation. Skill/Ability to: Supervise and coordinate a wide variety of administrative and operational activities related to assigned department. Coordinate section activities with other departments, programs and/or outside agencies. Direct and participate in the analysis of a wide variety of moderate to complex administrative/operational problems and make effective operational and/or procedural recommendations. Interpret departmental policies, guidelines and procedures; develop recommendations for improvements, as necessary. Supervise, evaluate and train assigned personnel. Communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Perform complex mathematical and statistical calculations accurately. Establish and maintain effective work relationships with those contacted in the performance of required duties. Application/Examination Departmental Promotional Only. Only current County of San Mateo employees in San Mateo County Health 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 (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" button . If you are not on the County's website, please go to https://jobs.smcgov.org/ to apply. Online applications must be received by the Human Resources Department before midnight on the final filing date. ~ TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE ~ Final Filing Date: April 19, 2021 Application Screening: April 20 & 21, 2021 Combined Civil Service Panel and Department Interviews: May 5 and/or 6, 2021 The County of San Mateo is a diverse, inclusive workplace, where employees are valued and respected for their different perspectives, experiences, backgrounds, and contributions. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Talent Acquisition Analyst: Yvonne Alvidrez (040621) (Administrative Services Manager I - D045)
County of San Mateo, CA
Redwood City, CA, United States
Description The County of San Mateo's Human Services Agency is seeking highly motivated professionals for the position of Procurement and Contract Administrator . The successful candidate will have experience negotiating and executing agreements and contracts for services and strategic sourcing for goods. The candidate will be a self-motivated, highly analytical, and strategic thinker with the ability to solve business problems and deliver insights that enable timely and effective operational decision-making. The position will work with cross-functional teams of the organization to coordinate the development, execution and administrative monitoring of programmatic, administrative, facility, technological and other solicitations, procurement, and contracts. The position will analyze programmatic requirements and needs to assist with the planning and improving of existing processes, including the monitoring of contract agreements for compliance, reporting requirements, possible amendments and site visits with a multi-disciplinary team. The position is responsible for purchasing duties in difficult or complex commodity areas of a wide variety of materials, supplies, and equipment, and perform a broad scope of purchasing transactions with independence of action. The position will provide program support and lead the coordination and facilitation of planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting activities for Departmental agreements and purchases as assigned. The ideal candidate will possess: Solid experience in the development of contracts, negotiation of terms, and contract execution. Knowledge of and experience in governmental policies and practices in relation to procurement. Ability to develop and analyze purchasing request and evaluate specifications, proposals, bids and contracts for products and complex commodity areas and purchases. Knowledge of sources of supply, marketing practices, pricing methods, differentials, and other factors in public agency purchasing. High level of proficient writing and editing skills; experience in doing research to build scopes of work, set target levels, and develop performance measures. Excellent analytical, verbal, and written communication skills. Excellent detail-oriented and organization skills. Skill in establishing and maintaining effective work relationships with customers and vendors. Knowledge of principles, practices, procedures and applications of purchasing and governmental purchasing including but not limited to informal bidding. Knowledge of the laws and regulations governing purchasing policies and procedures in public agencies. Knowledge of office administrative practices and procedures, including records management and the operation of standard office equipment. Strong interpersonal skills with proven ability to develop and maintain effective business partner relations at all levels of the organization. Incumbents at this level are typically assigned complex procurements and contracts. There is currently one vacancy within the Financial Services Division of the Human Services Agency. 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: Apply principles and practices of procurement and contract administration and evaluation, public agency budget development and reporting, and financial management policies and procedures. Conduct research on a wide variety of administrative topics including contract feasibility, cost benefit analysis, budget and staffing proposals, and operational alternatives. Conduct a variety of analytical and operational studies regarding departmental and programmatic activities, including complex operational, regulatory, or administrative issues; evaluate alternatives and make recommendations. Develop and standardize procedures and methods to improve and continuously monitor the efficiency and effectiveness of operations and service delivery methods and procedures in order to maximize funding and minimize costs. Partner with County procurement to create strategic procurement vehicles that maximize volume discounts, and shorten the timeline of procurements. Perform cost/benefit analysis of procurements, budget and staffing proposals, and operational alternatives. In collaboration with Program, Administrative, and Financial Management, evaluate purchasing processes and timelines to establish efficiencies and effectiveness in business processes. Monitor contract agreements for compliance, reporting requirements, possible amendments, and site visits with a multi-disciplinary team. Develop and maintain weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting mechanisms. Serve as liaison to branches, departments, governmental agencies, and the public to disseminate information. Prepare or assist in the preparation of operating manuals, organization charts, and workflows. Train staff in work procedures and provide technical and programmatic assistance to staff and subcontractors. Receive, review, and check purchase requests to determine needs, market conditions and product availability. Consult and assist with product selection and purchasing methods. Invite and accept bids, evaluate prices, discounts, and delivery conditions. Prepare and assist in the preparation of product specifications and contracts. Review invoices to ensure conformance to contracted price schedule. Analyze bids for conformance to specifications; make awards on bids. Confer with vendors about products and services. Prepare reports, recommendations and correspondence. Qualifications Knowledge of: Principles and practices of public administration. Principles and practices of program areas to which assigned. Principles and practices of contract development, negotiation and monitoring, including budgeting and financial record keeping. Principles, practices and techniques of administrative and programmatic research and analysis. 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: Develop and evaluate proposals and negotiate contracts and agreements. Develop, monitor and analyze budgets and program performance. Plan, coordinate and implement administrative and programmatic research and analysis. Analyze, interpret and apply various regulations and requirements. Train staff in work procedures and provide technical and programmatic assistance to staff and subcontractors. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with grantors, subcontractors, County staff, elected and appointed officials, the public and others. Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Compile, analyze and interpret data using research techniques; draw sound conclusions and prepare and present effective reports regarding findings and recommendations. Exercise sound independent judgment within general policy and regulatory guidelines. Prepare clear and accurate reports, correspondence, procedures and other written materials. Organize and prioritize work and meet critical deadlines. Maintain accurate records and files. 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: Contract Administrator I: Two years of professional level administrative or programmatic experience, primarily in the area of contract administration in a community services or related setting. Contract Administrator II: Four years of professional level administrative or programmatic experience, primarily in the area of contract administration in a community services or related setting. 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. A supplemental application form must be submitted in addition to our regular employment application form. Based solely on the information provided in the application materials, an application screening committee will select those applicants whose education, training and experience most closely matches the needs of the department. Those selected will be invited to a panel interview (weight: 100%) which may include the evaluation of a written or performance exercise given immediately preceding the interview. Selected applicants will be notified of the date, time and place of the tests. 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 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: Monday, April 19, 2021 11:59 P.M. Screening: Tuesday, April 20, 2021 Combined Panel Interviews: Tuesday, May 11, 2021 At the County of San Mateo, we take pride in the way our employees bring together their diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to serve our community's needs. The County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Analyst: Arlene Cahill (Contract Administrator I/II - G247/G248)
Description The County of San Mateo's Human Services Agency is seeking highly motivated professionals for the position of Procurement and Contract Administrator . The successful candidate will have experience negotiating and executing agreements and contracts for services and strategic sourcing for goods. The candidate will be a self-motivated, highly analytical, and strategic thinker with the ability to solve business problems and deliver insights that enable timely and effective operational decision-making. The position will work with cross-functional teams of the organization to coordinate the development, execution and administrative monitoring of programmatic, administrative, facility, technological and other solicitations, procurement, and contracts. The position will analyze programmatic requirements and needs to assist with the planning and improving of existing processes, including the monitoring of contract agreements for compliance, reporting requirements, possible amendments and site visits with a multi-disciplinary team. The position is responsible for purchasing duties in difficult or complex commodity areas of a wide variety of materials, supplies, and equipment, and perform a broad scope of purchasing transactions with independence of action. The position will provide program support and lead the coordination and facilitation of planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting activities for Departmental agreements and purchases as assigned. The ideal candidate will possess: Solid experience in the development of contracts, negotiation of terms, and contract execution. Knowledge of and experience in governmental policies and practices in relation to procurement. Ability to develop and analyze purchasing request and evaluate specifications, proposals, bids and contracts for products and complex commodity areas and purchases. Knowledge of sources of supply, marketing practices, pricing methods, differentials, and other factors in public agency purchasing. High level of proficient writing and editing skills; experience in doing research to build scopes of work, set target levels, and develop performance measures. Excellent analytical, verbal, and written communication skills. Excellent detail-oriented and organization skills. Skill in establishing and maintaining effective work relationships with customers and vendors. Knowledge of principles, practices, procedures and applications of purchasing and governmental purchasing including but not limited to informal bidding. Knowledge of the laws and regulations governing purchasing policies and procedures in public agencies. Knowledge of office administrative practices and procedures, including records management and the operation of standard office equipment. Strong interpersonal skills with proven ability to develop and maintain effective business partner relations at all levels of the organization. Incumbents at this level are typically assigned complex procurements and contracts. There is currently one vacancy within the Financial Services Division of the Human Services Agency. 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: Apply principles and practices of procurement and contract administration and evaluation, public agency budget development and reporting, and financial management policies and procedures. Conduct research on a wide variety of administrative topics including contract feasibility, cost benefit analysis, budget and staffing proposals, and operational alternatives. Conduct a variety of analytical and operational studies regarding departmental and programmatic activities, including complex operational, regulatory, or administrative issues; evaluate alternatives and make recommendations. Develop and standardize procedures and methods to improve and continuously monitor the efficiency and effectiveness of operations and service delivery methods and procedures in order to maximize funding and minimize costs. Partner with County procurement to create strategic procurement vehicles that maximize volume discounts, and shorten the timeline of procurements. Perform cost/benefit analysis of procurements, budget and staffing proposals, and operational alternatives. In collaboration with Program, Administrative, and Financial Management, evaluate purchasing processes and timelines to establish efficiencies and effectiveness in business processes. Monitor contract agreements for compliance, reporting requirements, possible amendments, and site visits with a multi-disciplinary team. Develop and maintain weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting mechanisms. Serve as liaison to branches, departments, governmental agencies, and the public to disseminate information. Prepare or assist in the preparation of operating manuals, organization charts, and workflows. Train staff in work procedures and provide technical and programmatic assistance to staff and subcontractors. Receive, review, and check purchase requests to determine needs, market conditions and product availability. Consult and assist with product selection and purchasing methods. Invite and accept bids, evaluate prices, discounts, and delivery conditions. Prepare and assist in the preparation of product specifications and contracts. Review invoices to ensure conformance to contracted price schedule. Analyze bids for conformance to specifications; make awards on bids. Confer with vendors about products and services. Prepare reports, recommendations and correspondence. Qualifications Knowledge of: Principles and practices of public administration. Principles and practices of program areas to which assigned. Principles and practices of contract development, negotiation and monitoring, including budgeting and financial record keeping. Principles, practices and techniques of administrative and programmatic research and analysis. 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: Develop and evaluate proposals and negotiate contracts and agreements. Develop, monitor and analyze budgets and program performance. Plan, coordinate and implement administrative and programmatic research and analysis. Analyze, interpret and apply various regulations and requirements. Train staff in work procedures and provide technical and programmatic assistance to staff and subcontractors. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with grantors, subcontractors, County staff, elected and appointed officials, the public and others. Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Compile, analyze and interpret data using research techniques; draw sound conclusions and prepare and present effective reports regarding findings and recommendations. Exercise sound independent judgment within general policy and regulatory guidelines. Prepare clear and accurate reports, correspondence, procedures and other written materials. Organize and prioritize work and meet critical deadlines. Maintain accurate records and files. 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: Contract Administrator I: Two years of professional level administrative or programmatic experience, primarily in the area of contract administration in a community services or related setting. Contract Administrator II: Four years of professional level administrative or programmatic experience, primarily in the area of contract administration in a community services or related setting. 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. A supplemental application form must be submitted in addition to our regular employment application form. Based solely on the information provided in the application materials, an application screening committee will select those applicants whose education, training and experience most closely matches the needs of the department. Those selected will be invited to a panel interview (weight: 100%) which may include the evaluation of a written or performance exercise given immediately preceding the interview. Selected applicants will be notified of the date, time and place of the tests. 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 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: Monday, April 19, 2021 11:59 P.M. Screening: Tuesday, April 20, 2021 Combined Panel Interviews: Tuesday, May 11, 2021 At the County of San Mateo, we take pride in the way our employees bring together their diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to serve our community's needs. The County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Analyst: Arlene Cahill (Contract Administrator I/II - G247/G248)
County of San Mateo, CA
Redwood City, CA, United States
Description San Mateo County's Human Services Agency is seeking an experienced, dynamic individual for the position of Administrative Secretary III , who will, under general supervision, perform varied secretarial and office administrative assistance; use discretion in determining alternatives from well-defined guidelines in relieving management of routine administrative details; and may provide direction to office support staff on a project basis. Day-to-day activities require the use of initiative and independent judgment, particularly when prioritizing work from several staff members or when dealing with a variety of County staff and representatives of the public. The ideal candidate will possess: Experience performing a variety of secretarial and administrative support duties. Ability to compose correspondence independently or from brief instructions. Strong computer skills with high proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Possess excellent verbal and written business communication skills, in order to prepare clear and concise reports, meeting minutes and agendas, and conduct positive interactions with County staff, community partners, outside agencies, and the public. Experienced in working successfully as part of a team and ability to work independently. Flexibility to provide effective back-up coverage of various positions as needed. Ability to organize workload and set priorities to meet critical deadlines. Ability to manage multiple assignments while maintaining attention to detail. Proven ability in using initiative and independent judgment. Ability to exercise a high degree of discretion and observe confidentiality. A sense of ownership and responsibility. Ability to research and find information as needed. Desire to strive for professional development and growth; and keep up-to-date with HSA technology and policy/procedure changes. Duties may include but are not limited to, the following: Provide primary support for the Chief Financial Officer and Managers. Support a variety of meetings: book meeting rooms, provide administrative support for meeting materials, assist with room set up, reserve, set up, and collect required equipment (laptop, projector and digital recorder). Attend meetings and prepare meeting agendas and meeting minutes and action items. Maintain and order office supplies and materials as needed. Manage the office facility needs and follow-up with the building owner on any facility needs / requests. Assist to coordinate any necessary staff moves within the Finance Branch. Coordinate the timely completion of reports from assigned Managers. Open and sort mail and attach pertinent back-up materials; process outgoing mail or financial invoices as required. Organize and maintain various office files, and purge files as required. Follow-up on projects, transmit information, and keep informed on division activities. Keep lunch room bulletin boards up-to-date. Provide project direction to support staff as needed. Plan and coordinate department functions and events, and perform other duties as assigned. Receive and screen visitors and telephone calls as needed and provide factual information which may require the interpretation and applications of policy and procedures. Greet the public and provide front desk coverage as needed. Organize own work, set priorities, and develop and meet critical deadlines. Perform other duties as assigned. NOTE: The list generated from this recruitment may be used to fill future permanent and extra-help vacancies in any County department. Anyone interested in and qualified for employment as an Administrative Secretary III for the County of San Mateo is encouraged to apply for this recruitment. Qualifications Typing Requirement: Ability to type accurately at a rate of 50 net words per minute from printed copy. ( A typing certificate issued in the last two years, indicating your ability to type 50 words per minute will be required and be submitted with the application prior to the filing deadline .) County Status: An applicant must be a current County of San Mateo employee in the Human Services Agency with at least six months (1040 hours) of continuous service in a classified regular, probationary, SEIU or AFSCME represented extra-help, or term position prior to the final filing date. 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 secretarial experience which has included providing office and administrative support to management staff. Experience providing administrative assistance to upper-level management is preferred. Knowledge of: Office administrative and secretarial practices and procedures. Basic organization and function of public agencies, including the role of an elected Board of Supervisors and appointed boards and commissions. Record keeping, report preparation, filing methods, and records management techniques. Correct English usage, including spelling, grammar, punctuation, and vocabulary. Standard business arithmetic, including percentages and decimals. Basic supervisory principles and practices. Basic budgeting principles and practices. Skill/Ability to: Provide varied, responsible, and often confidential secretarial and office administrative assistance to high-level management and other associated supervisory and professional staff. Plan, direct, and review the work of assigned staff, and instruct staff in work procedures. Interpret, apply, and explain complex policies and procedures using tact, discretion, initiative, and independent judgment within established guidelines. Analyze and resolve office administrative situations and problems. Research, compile, and summarize a variety of informational materials. Compose correspondence independently or from brief instructions. Establish and maintain effective working relationships. Organize work, set priorities, and meet critical deadlines. Follow up on assignments with a minimum of direction. Application/Examination This is a Department Promotional Only recruitment. Only current San Mateo County employees in the Human Services Agency, 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 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 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 https://jobs.smcgov.org to apply. ~ TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE ~ Final Filing Date: Monday, April 19, 2021 11:59 P.M. Application Screening: Tuesday, April 20, 2021 Combined Panel Interviews: Tuesday, April 27, 2021 At the County of San Mateo, we take pride in the way our employees bring together their diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to serve our community's needs. The County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Analyst: Arlene Cahill (Administrative Secretary-Confidential - E476)
Description San Mateo County's Human Services Agency is seeking an experienced, dynamic individual for the position of Administrative Secretary III , who will, under general supervision, perform varied secretarial and office administrative assistance; use discretion in determining alternatives from well-defined guidelines in relieving management of routine administrative details; and may provide direction to office support staff on a project basis. Day-to-day activities require the use of initiative and independent judgment, particularly when prioritizing work from several staff members or when dealing with a variety of County staff and representatives of the public. The ideal candidate will possess: Experience performing a variety of secretarial and administrative support duties. Ability to compose correspondence independently or from brief instructions. Strong computer skills with high proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Possess excellent verbal and written business communication skills, in order to prepare clear and concise reports, meeting minutes and agendas, and conduct positive interactions with County staff, community partners, outside agencies, and the public. Experienced in working successfully as part of a team and ability to work independently. Flexibility to provide effective back-up coverage of various positions as needed. Ability to organize workload and set priorities to meet critical deadlines. Ability to manage multiple assignments while maintaining attention to detail. Proven ability in using initiative and independent judgment. Ability to exercise a high degree of discretion and observe confidentiality. A sense of ownership and responsibility. Ability to research and find information as needed. Desire to strive for professional development and growth; and keep up-to-date with HSA technology and policy/procedure changes. Duties may include but are not limited to, the following: Provide primary support for the Chief Financial Officer and Managers. Support a variety of meetings: book meeting rooms, provide administrative support for meeting materials, assist with room set up, reserve, set up, and collect required equipment (laptop, projector and digital recorder). Attend meetings and prepare meeting agendas and meeting minutes and action items. Maintain and order office supplies and materials as needed. Manage the office facility needs and follow-up with the building owner on any facility needs / requests. Assist to coordinate any necessary staff moves within the Finance Branch. Coordinate the timely completion of reports from assigned Managers. Open and sort mail and attach pertinent back-up materials; process outgoing mail or financial invoices as required. Organize and maintain various office files, and purge files as required. Follow-up on projects, transmit information, and keep informed on division activities. Keep lunch room bulletin boards up-to-date. Provide project direction to support staff as needed. Plan and coordinate department functions and events, and perform other duties as assigned. Receive and screen visitors and telephone calls as needed and provide factual information which may require the interpretation and applications of policy and procedures. Greet the public and provide front desk coverage as needed. Organize own work, set priorities, and develop and meet critical deadlines. Perform other duties as assigned. NOTE: The list generated from this recruitment may be used to fill future permanent and extra-help vacancies in any County department. Anyone interested in and qualified for employment as an Administrative Secretary III for the County of San Mateo is encouraged to apply for this recruitment. Qualifications Typing Requirement: Ability to type accurately at a rate of 50 net words per minute from printed copy. ( A typing certificate issued in the last two years, indicating your ability to type 50 words per minute will be required and be submitted with the application prior to the filing deadline .) County Status: An applicant must be a current County of San Mateo employee in the Human Services Agency with at least six months (1040 hours) of continuous service in a classified regular, probationary, SEIU or AFSCME represented extra-help, or term position prior to the final filing date. 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 secretarial experience which has included providing office and administrative support to management staff. Experience providing administrative assistance to upper-level management is preferred. Knowledge of: Office administrative and secretarial practices and procedures. Basic organization and function of public agencies, including the role of an elected Board of Supervisors and appointed boards and commissions. Record keeping, report preparation, filing methods, and records management techniques. Correct English usage, including spelling, grammar, punctuation, and vocabulary. Standard business arithmetic, including percentages and decimals. Basic supervisory principles and practices. Basic budgeting principles and practices. Skill/Ability to: Provide varied, responsible, and often confidential secretarial and office administrative assistance to high-level management and other associated supervisory and professional staff. Plan, direct, and review the work of assigned staff, and instruct staff in work procedures. Interpret, apply, and explain complex policies and procedures using tact, discretion, initiative, and independent judgment within established guidelines. Analyze and resolve office administrative situations and problems. Research, compile, and summarize a variety of informational materials. Compose correspondence independently or from brief instructions. Establish and maintain effective working relationships. Organize work, set priorities, and meet critical deadlines. Follow up on assignments with a minimum of direction. Application/Examination This is a Department Promotional Only recruitment. Only current San Mateo County employees in the Human Services Agency, 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 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 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 https://jobs.smcgov.org to apply. ~ TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE ~ Final Filing Date: Monday, April 19, 2021 11:59 P.M. Application Screening: Tuesday, April 20, 2021 Combined Panel Interviews: Tuesday, April 27, 2021 At the County of San Mateo, we take pride in the way our employees bring together their diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to serve our community's needs. The County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Analyst: Arlene Cahill (Administrative Secretary-Confidential - E476)
County of San Mateo, CA
Redwood City, CA, United States
Description The Office of the Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder and Chief Elections Officer is seeking well-qualified candidates for the position of Principal Auditor-Appraiser . Please note: On April 13, 2021, the closing date for this recruitment was extended to April 27, 2021 at 11:59 p.m. The Principal Auditor-Appraiser shares a critical role in assisting the Deputy Assessor and Chief Appraiser in the completion of the Office's mission to: determine the assessed value of all taxable personal property for businesses located in San Mateo County; create the official record of taxable personal property (approximately 16,000 assessments each year on the local assessment roll); share this information with the County Controller and Tax Collector, and make it publicly available. The technically-savvy and experienced individual hired for this position will have the responsibility to supervise the assessment work of auditor-appraisal staff in the timely collection, processing and analysis of valuation data for personal property for tax assessment purposes. In addition, the Principal Auditor-Appraiser will perform the more difficult audits and appraisals. The ideal candidate is a conscientious and highly-motivated professional who possesses excellent leadership, supervisory, training and technical skills, and highly-effective interpersonal and communication skills. The successful candidate has demonstrated experience maintaining a high level of work productivity, can lead by example, and can motivate staff towards achieving their goals and responsibilities. The Assessor's Office is currently involved in several major projects, including the development of a new Automated Property Assessment and Tax System, and the appraisal and assessment of several large-scale commercial, manufacturing, research and development, and mixed-use developments being built throughout San Mateo County. This is an exciting time to join our team of experienced and committed professionals. SAN MATEO COUNTY San Mateo County is located on the scenic Peninsula between San Francisco and the Silicon Valley. It provides the benefits of temperate climate and clean air, as well as abundant ocean sports and recreational activities. Rural open space areas and the metropolitan city of San Francisco are within easy reach. The San Mateo County government has a budget of over $1 billion, with a workforce of over 5,500 employees in 22 agencies and departments. The County claims within its boundaries a wealth of land, buildings, and taxable property with an assessed value of more than $177 billion. The property tax revenues generated from these assets are vital to maintaining local government operations and public services. THE DEPARTMENT AND DIVISION The mission of the Office of the Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder and Chief Elections Officer is to ensure equitable treatment of County property owners by accurate and fair valuation of land, improvements and businesses; to create an accurate public record of recorded transactions relating to people and property within San Mateo County; and to register County citizens to vote and efficiently conduct honest elections. The Department is responsible for: The maintenance of 240,000 assessments and a local property tax roll of over $238 billion. The maintenance of County birth, death and marriage records. The maintenance of over 3,000,000 recorded land records. The facilitation of local elections. The maintenance of the voter registration rolls representing over 330,000 County voters. The Department is also responsible for a budget of $20 million, election billing to all jurisdictions, and 15 governmental trust funds. NOTE: The hiring list established by this recruitment could be used to fill current and future permanent, limited term, extra-help, and/or unclassified Principal Auditor-Appraiser vacancies. Examples Of Duties Duties may include but are not limited to: Planning, scheduling, assigning, and monitoring work of assigned staff; participating in the hiring of assigned staff and recommending candidates for management approval Training assigned staff in County policies and procedures and State laws, rules and regulations; preparing and conducting in-service training for staff to ensure currency with changing policies and rules Advising the Assessor and Deputy Assessor on changes to rules, regulations and legislation Collaborating with Deputy County Counsel, Principal and Senior Auditor-Appraisers, and other management personnel Developing, implementing, monitoring and revising departmental policies and audit and appraisal procedures Monitoring quality control of audits and appraisals in process, identifying problems and recommending corrective action Evaluating employee performance, counseling employees, and effectively recommending initial corrective action and other personnel decisions Examining and auditing accounting records, financial statements, ownership records, leases, operation statements, and other related documents of large or complex firms, frequently requiring travel to taxpayer's place of business and location where the records are maintained, including travel to various parts of the United States Representing the Department in the Inter-County Cooperative Audit-Appraisal Program and on other ad hoc committees as appropriate Writing narrative audit and appraisal reports and reviewing appraisals and audits with property owners and their agents Maintaining technical and professional expertise in auditing, appraising and assessment procedures Making presentations before the Assessment Appeals Board, Superior Court and other public entities Staying abreast of legislative developments and changes, actively participating in conferences, and sharing gained knowledge with staff Performing other duties as assigned Qualifications Licensure/Certification: Possesses a Property Tax Appraiser Certificate issued by the California State Board of Equalization. An SBE Advanced Appraiser Certificate is desirable and should be obtained within one year of employment as a Principal Auditor-Appraiser. 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 bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with upper division coursework in accounting, auditing, appraising or cost estimating and 5 years of experience (including 2 years as a Senior Auditor-Appraiser) performing a full range of highly complex audits and appraisals of tangible and taxable property for tax assessment purposes. Knowledge of: Supervisory principles and practices, including work planning, scheduling, assignment, review, and employee training and corrective action Principles, methods and techniques of effective interviewing, negotiating and case management Training methods, procedures and requirements Technical and professional knowledge of accounting, auditing and appraisal methods and procedures California Property Tax laws State Board of Equalization guidelines Court decisions affecting assessment procedures Policies and procedures related to the department Business mathematics Correct English usage, including spelling, grammar, and punctuation Record-keeping principles and procedures Skill/Ability to: Plan, assign, supervise, review and evaluate the work of others Train in proper techniques and procedures of auditing and appraising property for tax purposes Provide leadership to meet goals Direct and review the work of others Audit and appraise large and complex property for tax purposes Travel to a variety of geographic locations throughout the country according to regular schedules, as well as on demand Read, interpret and apply rules, policies and procedures Plan and organize time to meet workload requirements Use initiative and sound independent judgment within established guidelines Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work Accurately determine historic, reproduction and replacement costs Accurately identify and measure depreciation and obsolescence Measure income producing characteristics of property and appropriately capitalize the income stream into value Identify and classify various types of land, sites, buildings, structures, manufactured homes, vessels, aircraft, trade fixtures, and property interests in an accurate and uniform manner Produce effective presentations Maintain complete and accurate records and prepare written narrative audit and appraisal reports Use Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), as well as, department applications (EZ Access, EZ Cam and FileNet) 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. The examination process 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%), which may include the evaluation of a brief written and/or performance exercises given immediately preceding 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. IMPORTANT: Applications for this position will only be accepted online. If you are currently on the County's website, you may click the "Apply" button above. If you are not on the County's website, please go to https://jobs.smcgov.org to apply. 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. Final Filing Date: April 27, 2021 Application Screening: May 3 -6, 2021 Panel Interview (Tentative): May 19 and/or 20, 2021 At the County of San Mateo, we welcome and celebrate the diversity of our employees, and strive to create a workplace where they feel valued every day. The County of San Mateo is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Analyst: Chet Overstreet (03 31 2021) (Principal Auditor-Appraiser - U077)
Description The Office of the Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder and Chief Elections Officer is seeking well-qualified candidates for the position of Principal Auditor-Appraiser . Please note: On April 13, 2021, the closing date for this recruitment was extended to April 27, 2021 at 11:59 p.m. The Principal Auditor-Appraiser shares a critical role in assisting the Deputy Assessor and Chief Appraiser in the completion of the Office's mission to: determine the assessed value of all taxable personal property for businesses located in San Mateo County; create the official record of taxable personal property (approximately 16,000 assessments each year on the local assessment roll); share this information with the County Controller and Tax Collector, and make it publicly available. The technically-savvy and experienced individual hired for this position will have the responsibility to supervise the assessment work of auditor-appraisal staff in the timely collection, processing and analysis of valuation data for personal property for tax assessment purposes. In addition, the Principal Auditor-Appraiser will perform the more difficult audits and appraisals. The ideal candidate is a conscientious and highly-motivated professional who possesses excellent leadership, supervisory, training and technical skills, and highly-effective interpersonal and communication skills. The successful candidate has demonstrated experience maintaining a high level of work productivity, can lead by example, and can motivate staff towards achieving their goals and responsibilities. The Assessor's Office is currently involved in several major projects, including the development of a new Automated Property Assessment and Tax System, and the appraisal and assessment of several large-scale commercial, manufacturing, research and development, and mixed-use developments being built throughout San Mateo County. This is an exciting time to join our team of experienced and committed professionals. SAN MATEO COUNTY San Mateo County is located on the scenic Peninsula between San Francisco and the Silicon Valley. It provides the benefits of temperate climate and clean air, as well as abundant ocean sports and recreational activities. Rural open space areas and the metropolitan city of San Francisco are within easy reach. The San Mateo County government has a budget of over $1 billion, with a workforce of over 5,500 employees in 22 agencies and departments. The County claims within its boundaries a wealth of land, buildings, and taxable property with an assessed value of more than $177 billion. The property tax revenues generated from these assets are vital to maintaining local government operations and public services. THE DEPARTMENT AND DIVISION The mission of the Office of the Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder and Chief Elections Officer is to ensure equitable treatment of County property owners by accurate and fair valuation of land, improvements and businesses; to create an accurate public record of recorded transactions relating to people and property within San Mateo County; and to register County citizens to vote and efficiently conduct honest elections. The Department is responsible for: The maintenance of 240,000 assessments and a local property tax roll of over $238 billion. The maintenance of County birth, death and marriage records. The maintenance of over 3,000,000 recorded land records. The facilitation of local elections. The maintenance of the voter registration rolls representing over 330,000 County voters. The Department is also responsible for a budget of $20 million, election billing to all jurisdictions, and 15 governmental trust funds. NOTE: The hiring list established by this recruitment could be used to fill current and future permanent, limited term, extra-help, and/or unclassified Principal Auditor-Appraiser vacancies. Examples Of Duties Duties may include but are not limited to: Planning, scheduling, assigning, and monitoring work of assigned staff; participating in the hiring of assigned staff and recommending candidates for management approval Training assigned staff in County policies and procedures and State laws, rules and regulations; preparing and conducting in-service training for staff to ensure currency with changing policies and rules Advising the Assessor and Deputy Assessor on changes to rules, regulations and legislation Collaborating with Deputy County Counsel, Principal and Senior Auditor-Appraisers, and other management personnel Developing, implementing, monitoring and revising departmental policies and audit and appraisal procedures Monitoring quality control of audits and appraisals in process, identifying problems and recommending corrective action Evaluating employee performance, counseling employees, and effectively recommending initial corrective action and other personnel decisions Examining and auditing accounting records, financial statements, ownership records, leases, operation statements, and other related documents of large or complex firms, frequently requiring travel to taxpayer's place of business and location where the records are maintained, including travel to various parts of the United States Representing the Department in the Inter-County Cooperative Audit-Appraisal Program and on other ad hoc committees as appropriate Writing narrative audit and appraisal reports and reviewing appraisals and audits with property owners and their agents Maintaining technical and professional expertise in auditing, appraising and assessment procedures Making presentations before the Assessment Appeals Board, Superior Court and other public entities Staying abreast of legislative developments and changes, actively participating in conferences, and sharing gained knowledge with staff Performing other duties as assigned Qualifications Licensure/Certification: Possesses a Property Tax Appraiser Certificate issued by the California State Board of Equalization. An SBE Advanced Appraiser Certificate is desirable and should be obtained within one year of employment as a Principal Auditor-Appraiser. 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 bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with upper division coursework in accounting, auditing, appraising or cost estimating and 5 years of experience (including 2 years as a Senior Auditor-Appraiser) performing a full range of highly complex audits and appraisals of tangible and taxable property for tax assessment purposes. Knowledge of: Supervisory principles and practices, including work planning, scheduling, assignment, review, and employee training and corrective action Principles, methods and techniques of effective interviewing, negotiating and case management Training methods, procedures and requirements Technical and professional knowledge of accounting, auditing and appraisal methods and procedures California Property Tax laws State Board of Equalization guidelines Court decisions affecting assessment procedures Policies and procedures related to the department Business mathematics Correct English usage, including spelling, grammar, and punctuation Record-keeping principles and procedures Skill/Ability to: Plan, assign, supervise, review and evaluate the work of others Train in proper techniques and procedures of auditing and appraising property for tax purposes Provide leadership to meet goals Direct and review the work of others Audit and appraise large and complex property for tax purposes Travel to a variety of geographic locations throughout the country according to regular schedules, as well as on demand Read, interpret and apply rules, policies and procedures Plan and organize time to meet workload requirements Use initiative and sound independent judgment within established guidelines Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work Accurately determine historic, reproduction and replacement costs Accurately identify and measure depreciation and obsolescence Measure income producing characteristics of property and appropriately capitalize the income stream into value Identify and classify various types of land, sites, buildings, structures, manufactured homes, vessels, aircraft, trade fixtures, and property interests in an accurate and uniform manner Produce effective presentations Maintain complete and accurate records and prepare written narrative audit and appraisal reports Use Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), as well as, department applications (EZ Access, EZ Cam and FileNet) 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. The examination process 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%), which may include the evaluation of a brief written and/or performance exercises given immediately preceding 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. IMPORTANT: Applications for this position will only be accepted online. If you are currently on the County's website, you may click the "Apply" button above. If you are not on the County's website, please go to https://jobs.smcgov.org to apply. 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. Final Filing Date: April 27, 2021 Application Screening: May 3 -6, 2021 Panel Interview (Tentative): May 19 and/or 20, 2021 At the County of San Mateo, we welcome and celebrate the diversity of our employees, and strive to create a workplace where they feel valued every day. The County of San Mateo is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Analyst: Chet Overstreet (03 31 2021) (Principal Auditor-Appraiser - U077)
County of San Mateo, CA
Redwood City, CA, United States
Description San Mateo County Health's Correctional Health Services is seeking qualified and experienced Correctional Health Nurses to perform varied professional nursing duties with primary emphasis on professional nursing care for inmates within a locked correctional facility; treat and educate patients about various medical conditions; record medical histories and symptoms; perform diagnostic tests and analyze results; operate medical machinery; administer treatment and medications to over 100 patients in an 8-hour shift; assist with patient follow-up and rehabilitation; and perform other duties as assigned and required. Correctional facilities include the Maguire and Maple Street Correctional Centers (Redwood City) and Youth Services Center (San Mateo). The current vacancies are for one Regular full- time (1.0 FTE), one Regular part-time (0.5 FTE), and three extra-help Correctional Health Services (CHS) nurses for a variety of shifts at our Maguire and Maple Street Correctional Centers in Redwood City and at our Youth Services Center in San Mateo. Under general direction, the Correctional Health Nurse is fully competent to independently perform a full range of professional nursing duties and procedures requiring one to exercise a high degree clinical judgment. Incumbents also provide lead direction to other nursing and paraprofessional personnel. Correctional Health Services provides integrated medical, dental, mental health, and chemical dependency treatment to the incarcerated adult population, as well as medical and dental care to the juvenile hall population of San Mateo County, as described below: Medical services include health screening, treatment, education, and 24-hour emergency response for adults. Clinic appointments are available by referral and upon request and include chronic care for hypertension, diabetes, asthma, and HIV, as well as obstetric, orthopedic, and urgent care. Dental services include treatment and medication for urgent dental conditions and extractions for adults and juveniles. Mental health services include crisis intervention, evaluation, treatment, psychiatric medication, behavior management, and continuing care referrals. Day treatment services are provided to mentally ill men and women in the Life Skills Program at the Maguire and Maple Street Correctional Centers. CHS also provides weekly group therapy; cognitive behavioral approach to addiction and recovery; and re-entry services for those transitioning back into the community. The ideal candidate: Well be a well-rounded and will have knowledge of Correctional Health and Mental Health nursing; Emergency Room or ICU experience; or a strong Medical/Surgical and Telemetry foundation. OB/GYN, pediatric experience and psychiatric care experience are also ideal, but not required. Candidates must be able to administer medications to over 100 patients within an 8- hour shift, in a locked correctional facility and on weekends. NOTE : 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. NOTE : The list of eligible candidates created from this recruitment may be used to fill current and future part-time, full-time, permanent, extra-help, per diem, relief, and/or temporary vacancies in any of the three correctional facilities. Examples Of Duties Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Administer treatment and medications to over 100 patients within an 8-hour shift. Complete patient assessments and triage, as well as 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. Work with patients and their families to provide in-hospital and after-hospital follow-up through teaching and referral. 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. 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. Correctional Health Nurse Duties for nurses in this series may also include the following: Perform professional nursing duties within a locked correctional facility. Check vital signs; give injections; perform catheterizations, IZ Registry, Point of Care Testing; and draw blood for medical purposes. Start, maintain, and discontinue intravenous lines. Monitor patient rehabilitation. Perform mental status exams and implement plan of care based on assessment findings. Monitor and document on patients in restraint and seclusion while maintaining patient safety. Determine medical or psychiatric emergency need and provide intervention. Recognize symptoms of major psychiatric diagnosis. Perform related duties as assigned. Qualifications Licensure/Certification: Possession of a California license as a Registered Nurse or equivalent and a valid Basic Life Support (BLS) 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; and 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; 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; and work in a busy environment. Application/Examination Open and Promotional: Anyone may apply. Current County of San Mateo and County of San Mateo Superior Court of California 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 will 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 based solely on the information provided in the application materials. Because of this screening process, all 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. IIMPORTANT : 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 https://jobs.smcgov.org/ to apply. Online applications must be received by the Human Resources Department before midnight on the final filing date. ~TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE~ Final Filing Date : Thursday, April 22, 2021 11:59 P.M. Application Screening: April 26, 2021 Combined Panel/Department Interviews: May 3 and/or May 4, 2021 At the County of San Mateo, we take pride in the way our employees bring together their diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to serve our community's needs. The County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Analyst: Carolyn Burns (040121) (Correctional Health Nurse- F018)
Description San Mateo County Health's Correctional Health Services is seeking qualified and experienced Correctional Health Nurses to perform varied professional nursing duties with primary emphasis on professional nursing care for inmates within a locked correctional facility; treat and educate patients about various medical conditions; record medical histories and symptoms; perform diagnostic tests and analyze results; operate medical machinery; administer treatment and medications to over 100 patients in an 8-hour shift; assist with patient follow-up and rehabilitation; and perform other duties as assigned and required. Correctional facilities include the Maguire and Maple Street Correctional Centers (Redwood City) and Youth Services Center (San Mateo). The current vacancies are for one Regular full- time (1.0 FTE), one Regular part-time (0.5 FTE), and three extra-help Correctional Health Services (CHS) nurses for a variety of shifts at our Maguire and Maple Street Correctional Centers in Redwood City and at our Youth Services Center in San Mateo. Under general direction, the Correctional Health Nurse is fully competent to independently perform a full range of professional nursing duties and procedures requiring one to exercise a high degree clinical judgment. Incumbents also provide lead direction to other nursing and paraprofessional personnel. Correctional Health Services provides integrated medical, dental, mental health, and chemical dependency treatment to the incarcerated adult population, as well as medical and dental care to the juvenile hall population of San Mateo County, as described below: Medical services include health screening, treatment, education, and 24-hour emergency response for adults. Clinic appointments are available by referral and upon request and include chronic care for hypertension, diabetes, asthma, and HIV, as well as obstetric, orthopedic, and urgent care. Dental services include treatment and medication for urgent dental conditions and extractions for adults and juveniles. Mental health services include crisis intervention, evaluation, treatment, psychiatric medication, behavior management, and continuing care referrals. Day treatment services are provided to mentally ill men and women in the Life Skills Program at the Maguire and Maple Street Correctional Centers. CHS also provides weekly group therapy; cognitive behavioral approach to addiction and recovery; and re-entry services for those transitioning back into the community. The ideal candidate: Well be a well-rounded and will have knowledge of Correctional Health and Mental Health nursing; Emergency Room or ICU experience; or a strong Medical/Surgical and Telemetry foundation. OB/GYN, pediatric experience and psychiatric care experience are also ideal, but not required. Candidates must be able to administer medications to over 100 patients within an 8- hour shift, in a locked correctional facility and on weekends. NOTE : 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. NOTE : The list of eligible candidates created from this recruitment may be used to fill current and future part-time, full-time, permanent, extra-help, per diem, relief, and/or temporary vacancies in any of the three correctional facilities. Examples Of Duties Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Administer treatment and medications to over 100 patients within an 8-hour shift. Complete patient assessments and triage, as well as 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. Work with patients and their families to provide in-hospital and after-hospital follow-up through teaching and referral. 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. 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. Correctional Health Nurse Duties for nurses in this series may also include the following: Perform professional nursing duties within a locked correctional facility. Check vital signs; give injections; perform catheterizations, IZ Registry, Point of Care Testing; and draw blood for medical purposes. Start, maintain, and discontinue intravenous lines. Monitor patient rehabilitation. Perform mental status exams and implement plan of care based on assessment findings. Monitor and document on patients in restraint and seclusion while maintaining patient safety. Determine medical or psychiatric emergency need and provide intervention. Recognize symptoms of major psychiatric diagnosis. Perform related duties as assigned. Qualifications Licensure/Certification: Possession of a California license as a Registered Nurse or equivalent and a valid Basic Life Support (BLS) 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; and 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; 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; and work in a busy environment. Application/Examination Open and Promotional: Anyone may apply. Current County of San Mateo and County of San Mateo Superior Court of California 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 will 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 based solely on the information provided in the application materials. Because of this screening process, all 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. IIMPORTANT : 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 https://jobs.smcgov.org/ to apply. Online applications must be received by the Human Resources Department before midnight on the final filing date. ~TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE~ Final Filing Date : Thursday, April 22, 2021 11:59 P.M. Application Screening: April 26, 2021 Combined Panel/Department Interviews: May 3 and/or May 4, 2021 At the County of San Mateo, we take pride in the way our employees bring together their diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to serve our community's needs. The County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Analyst: Carolyn Burns (040121) (Correctional Health Nurse- F018)
County of San Mateo, CA
Redwood City, CA, United States
Description The Human Services Agency (HSA) of County of San Mateo is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Children's Services Social Worker II/III in the Children and Family Services Branch. Assignments can be made to the following Children and Family Services units: After Hours, Intake/Screening, Emergency Response, Adoptions, Permanent Placement, Family Maintenance & Reunification, AB12, Licensing, and Court Investigations. Traditionally, new workers are assigned to Emergency Response, Court Investigations, or Family Maintenance & Reunification, however, that may shift based on agency needs. For this specific recruitment, some new workers will likely be placed in the Weekend and After Hours units. Social Workers within this branch provide and perform a wide variety of Child Welfare Services to neglected, abused, or dependent children and their families to: Ensure the health, welfare, and safety of children. Keep children with their families by providing services, which would safely maintain the children in the home. Arrange substitute care in relatives' homes, shelter care, foster care, group homes, and institutions when necessary. Develop a permanency plan for children who are unable to return home. Effectively work with a team of professionals comprised of diverse backgrounds. Perform safety and risk assessments. Provide crisis intervention. Make referrals for children and families. Provide services to children taken into protective custody pending juvenile court action. Appear and present cases in court. Write court reports and treatment/case plans. Serve as officers of the juvenile court, acting for and as directed by the court in all relationships with their clients. New hires from this recruitment will train in the Children and Family Services (CFS) New Worker Training Unit (NWTU) prior to unit assignment. Children and Family Services operates on a 24/7 schedule. Some assignments are required to work nights, weekends, and holidays. Additionally, this position is subject to on-call shifts. Some shifts may include an differential rate according to the AFSME MOU ( link ). The ideal candidate will possess: Mastery of core Child Welfare Services competencies. Master's degree from an accredited college or university in a counseling program emphasizing Marriage, Family and Child Counseling, or Marriage and Family Therapy; Possession of a Master's Degree in Social Work is highly desirable. Knowledge of various techniques in interviewing, counseling, family engagement, and problem solving. Knowledge of trauma informed assessment and intervention. Knowledge of ages and stages of child development. Knowledge of the grief and loss cycles/process. Knowledge of substance abuse treatment modalities. Work experience in establishing rapport with clients and their families of diverse backgrounds. The ability to incorporate safety, permanency, and well-being when working with families. The ability to successfully manage multiple, competing priorities. The ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing. Preferably, the ability to speak Spanish; Candidates must pass the Spanish fluency examination. NOTE: While these vacancies are in the Children and Family Services department, the eligible list generated from this recruitment may be used to fill future extra-help, limited term, unclassified, and regular classified vacancies in other HSA divisions and county departments. Examples Of Duties Duties include, but are not limited to, the following: Work with cases of child neglect and abuse, providing non-clinical counseling and support to children exhibiting emotional or behavioral problems. Provide intensive, highly skilled casework services with clients and their biological and/or resource families. Utilize social work skills and techniques to attempt to motivate individuals and families toward self-support, self-care, and to improve social functioning. Carry a caseload of more difficult types of social services cases requiring a high degree of technical competence, and use of judgment and discretion, such as situations where environmental forces affect family life. Interview clients and evaluate problems presented. Develop and implement case plans for an assigned caseload; ensure all services are delivered in a respectful culturally sensitive and appropriate manner and in conformance with agency, state, and federal requirements; assist clients and family members to develop strategies to accomplish case plan goals. Consult and cooperate with other divisions of the department and with community agencies and groups in carrying out case plans. Prepare social histories with emphasis upon psycho-social factors affecting clients. Prepare and maintain case records, reports, relevant correspondence and databases, communicates decisions, timelines, recommendations and case plans to clients, families, and service providers. Assist in the development of community resources when necessary to carry out case plans. Conduct home visits in connection with casework assignments. Interpret programs and consult with individuals and various community groups to provide a better understanding of social aspects of environmental, emotional and physical problems and appropriate methods of alleviating them. Participate in in-service training and other staff development activities to increase knowledge of the social work processes and achieve technical competence. Assist in the development of training for other staff. Interpret the rules, regulations and policies of the department to clients and applicants. May be required to testify in court. Investigate reports of abuse or neglect and provides protective services to children where their physical or emotional welfare is involved, including 24-hour emergency response on a scheduled, rotating, or emergency basis that may include nights, graveyard and weekends. Maintain client confidentiality and perform all duties in conformance with the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) code of ethics. Perform related duties as assigned. 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 children and family services. Principles and practices or organization, workload management, and time management. Phone etiquette and interview techniques. Socio-economic conditions and trends. Basic principles of individual and group behavior. Current issues in the field of social welfare. Principles and techniques of interviewing and recording of social casework. Laws, rules, and regulations governing the operation of the public welfare agency and the role and responsibilities of a social worker. Signs, stages, and dynamics of abuse, and the effects of abuse on child/adult development and behavior. Signs and symptoms of alcohol and drug use/abuse in adults and children and the effects on families. Standards for maintaining clients safely in home; options for placement; effects of removing clients from unsafe conditions. Skill/Ability to: Formulate, develop and implement treatment plans. Work effectively with persons differing in value systems, ethnicity, cultural backgrounds and psychopathologies. Work with a variety of social resources to plan and coordinate services to individual clients. Act as a consultant and trainer to other social service staff. Prepare clear and concise reports. Communicate effectively with others in writing, in person, and over the telephone. Analyze data, interpret directions, procedures and regulations, and develop appropriate responses. Prepare complex case records, detailed and legally sound court reports and related Agency and program reports within designated time frames. Perform job duties under stressful conditions. Respond appropriately to situations. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with agency staff, clients, and outside organizations. Apply the principles of psychology and family relationships to engage individuals and families in social services. Recognize the signs of abuse for children and non-minor dependent adults; assess risk factors and potential danger to clients. Interpret and explain to applicants, recipients, or others public social services programs, policies, rules and regulations. Demonstrate skills in interviewing, case recording, and interpretation. Work within a community setting and effectively use appropriate resources and services. Maintain confidentiality in accordance with legal standards and/or county regulations. Operate a personal computer and other office equipment and enter data accurately and timely on-line into one or more computer systems; utilize and understand various computer software programs. Interact professionally and respectfully with clients including difficult, hostile, or distressed clients. Analyze data from multiple sources, interpret and apply complex directions, rules, policies, procedures, and regulations, and develop appropriate responses. Utilize social work methods and evaluation; crisis intervention and social work skills; communicate with, and relate to a varied client group; work constructively within an agency and community setting; effectively use consultative supervision resources and services; control personal bias and apply social work ethics, keep records and prepare records. Comply with and implement specific court orders related to the presentation and disposition of cases, which may include detailed research, notification of missing parents and transporting minors out of state. Exercise discretion and judgment in the performance of duties. Attend regularly scheduled meetings and as directed. Follow a regular and agreed-to work schedule and limit work schedule modifications to a minimum and for emergency cases only. Work over 40 hours per week, if needed. Work on-call, and regularly scheduled shifts, when assigned. This may include nights, weekends, and graveyards. Work under pressure, exercise good judgment and common sense while making sound decisions in emergency situations. Function under stress. Other Requirements Reasonable efforts will be made to accommodate individuals that qualify under the Americans with Disabilities Act or the California Fair Employment and Housing Act in meeting the below requirements. Climb stairs, stand, walk, run, bend, twist and/or kneel in the course of making visits to client homes, lifting and transporting children and their possessions. Sit, drive, and travel for long periods of time to transport children to placement location and to maintain required visits. Drive safely and/or travel by other means such as by bus, train and airplane in order to perform job duties such as conducting home visits and transporting children, sometimes in remote locations and over long distances. Hear and smell sufficiently to detect sounds and odors within a home. Read lengthy documents, identify and distinguish between colors of a bruise or wound and visually appraise living conditions of a home. Speak and hear well enough to communicate clearly in person or on the telephone. Sufficiently operate office equipment such as a computer keyboard or to take field notes. Make home visits to clients' residences which may be unsanitary or unsafe, risking exposure to sick, disabled, hostile, uncooperative, or mentally unstable clients/relatives. Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. when transporting and securing children to car seats. Licensure/Certification: California class C driver license or equivalent. Education: Completion of a Master's degree in Social Work from an accredited college or university that includes an internship. Substitution : A Master's degree from an accredited college or university in a Counseling program emphasizing Marriage, Family and Child Counseling or Marriage and Family Therapy that included an internship or supervised field work, AND completion of one (1) year of qualifying case management/work experience that included responsibility for a long term caseload, development of service/treatment plans; monitoring compliance through home calls, field calls and other personal contact; modification of treatment plans as needed/required; and authority to impose/recommend sanctions for non-compliance, impacting benefits or services (i.e. case closures, terminate benefits and or program participation). Experience: II Level : One year of experience performing duties comparable to those of a Level I Children's Services Social Worker III Level: Two years of experience performing duties comparable to those of a II Level Children's Services Social Worker Application/Examination Open and Promotional. Anyone may apply. Current County of San Mateo and County of San Mateo Superior Court of California 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. A supplemental application form must be submitted in addition to our regular employment application form. Based solely on the information provided in the application materials, an application screening committee will select those applicants whose education, training and experience most closely matches the needs of the department. Those selected will be invited to a panel interview (weight: 100%) which may include the evaluation of a written or performance exercise given immediately preceding the interview. Selected applicants will be notified of the date, time and place of the tests. IMPORTANT : Applications for this position will only be accepted online. If you are currently on the County's website, you may click on the "Apply" button. If you are not on the County's website, please go to https://jobs.smcgov.org/ to apply. Online applications must be received by the Human Resources Department before midnight on the final filing date. TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE Final Filing Date: Monday, April 19, 2021 11:59 P.M. Screening: Tuesday, April 20, 2021 Combined Panel Interviews: Tuesday, May 4, 2021 and Thursday, May 6, 2021 At the County of San Mateo, we take pride in the way our employees bring together their diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to serve our community's needs. The County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Analyst: Arlene Cahill (Social Worker II/III-G091-G092)
Description The Human Services Agency (HSA) of County of San Mateo is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Children's Services Social Worker II/III in the Children and Family Services Branch. Assignments can be made to the following Children and Family Services units: After Hours, Intake/Screening, Emergency Response, Adoptions, Permanent Placement, Family Maintenance & Reunification, AB12, Licensing, and Court Investigations. Traditionally, new workers are assigned to Emergency Response, Court Investigations, or Family Maintenance & Reunification, however, that may shift based on agency needs. For this specific recruitment, some new workers will likely be placed in the Weekend and After Hours units. Social Workers within this branch provide and perform a wide variety of Child Welfare Services to neglected, abused, or dependent children and their families to: Ensure the health, welfare, and safety of children. Keep children with their families by providing services, which would safely maintain the children in the home. Arrange substitute care in relatives' homes, shelter care, foster care, group homes, and institutions when necessary. Develop a permanency plan for children who are unable to return home. Effectively work with a team of professionals comprised of diverse backgrounds. Perform safety and risk assessments. Provide crisis intervention. Make referrals for children and families. Provide services to children taken into protective custody pending juvenile court action. Appear and present cases in court. Write court reports and treatment/case plans. Serve as officers of the juvenile court, acting for and as directed by the court in all relationships with their clients. New hires from this recruitment will train in the Children and Family Services (CFS) New Worker Training Unit (NWTU) prior to unit assignment. Children and Family Services operates on a 24/7 schedule. Some assignments are required to work nights, weekends, and holidays. Additionally, this position is subject to on-call shifts. Some shifts may include an differential rate according to the AFSME MOU ( link ). The ideal candidate will possess: Mastery of core Child Welfare Services competencies. Master's degree from an accredited college or university in a counseling program emphasizing Marriage, Family and Child Counseling, or Marriage and Family Therapy; Possession of a Master's Degree in Social Work is highly desirable. Knowledge of various techniques in interviewing, counseling, family engagement, and problem solving. Knowledge of trauma informed assessment and intervention. Knowledge of ages and stages of child development. Knowledge of the grief and loss cycles/process. Knowledge of substance abuse treatment modalities. Work experience in establishing rapport with clients and their families of diverse backgrounds. The ability to incorporate safety, permanency, and well-being when working with families. The ability to successfully manage multiple, competing priorities. The ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing. Preferably, the ability to speak Spanish; Candidates must pass the Spanish fluency examination. NOTE: While these vacancies are in the Children and Family Services department, the eligible list generated from this recruitment may be used to fill future extra-help, limited term, unclassified, and regular classified vacancies in other HSA divisions and county departments. Examples Of Duties Duties include, but are not limited to, the following: Work with cases of child neglect and abuse, providing non-clinical counseling and support to children exhibiting emotional or behavioral problems. Provide intensive, highly skilled casework services with clients and their biological and/or resource families. Utilize social work skills and techniques to attempt to motivate individuals and families toward self-support, self-care, and to improve social functioning. Carry a caseload of more difficult types of social services cases requiring a high degree of technical competence, and use of judgment and discretion, such as situations where environmental forces affect family life. Interview clients and evaluate problems presented. Develop and implement case plans for an assigned caseload; ensure all services are delivered in a respectful culturally sensitive and appropriate manner and in conformance with agency, state, and federal requirements; assist clients and family members to develop strategies to accomplish case plan goals. Consult and cooperate with other divisions of the department and with community agencies and groups in carrying out case plans. Prepare social histories with emphasis upon psycho-social factors affecting clients. Prepare and maintain case records, reports, relevant correspondence and databases, communicates decisions, timelines, recommendations and case plans to clients, families, and service providers. Assist in the development of community resources when necessary to carry out case plans. Conduct home visits in connection with casework assignments. Interpret programs and consult with individuals and various community groups to provide a better understanding of social aspects of environmental, emotional and physical problems and appropriate methods of alleviating them. Participate in in-service training and other staff development activities to increase knowledge of the social work processes and achieve technical competence. Assist in the development of training for other staff. Interpret the rules, regulations and policies of the department to clients and applicants. May be required to testify in court. Investigate reports of abuse or neglect and provides protective services to children where their physical or emotional welfare is involved, including 24-hour emergency response on a scheduled, rotating, or emergency basis that may include nights, graveyard and weekends. Maintain client confidentiality and perform all duties in conformance with the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) code of ethics. Perform related duties as assigned. 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 children and family services. Principles and practices or organization, workload management, and time management. Phone etiquette and interview techniques. Socio-economic conditions and trends. Basic principles of individual and group behavior. Current issues in the field of social welfare. Principles and techniques of interviewing and recording of social casework. Laws, rules, and regulations governing the operation of the public welfare agency and the role and responsibilities of a social worker. Signs, stages, and dynamics of abuse, and the effects of abuse on child/adult development and behavior. Signs and symptoms of alcohol and drug use/abuse in adults and children and the effects on families. Standards for maintaining clients safely in home; options for placement; effects of removing clients from unsafe conditions. Skill/Ability to: Formulate, develop and implement treatment plans. Work effectively with persons differing in value systems, ethnicity, cultural backgrounds and psychopathologies. Work with a variety of social resources to plan and coordinate services to individual clients. Act as a consultant and trainer to other social service staff. Prepare clear and concise reports. Communicate effectively with others in writing, in person, and over the telephone. Analyze data, interpret directions, procedures and regulations, and develop appropriate responses. Prepare complex case records, detailed and legally sound court reports and related Agency and program reports within designated time frames. Perform job duties under stressful conditions. Respond appropriately to situations. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with agency staff, clients, and outside organizations. Apply the principles of psychology and family relationships to engage individuals and families in social services. Recognize the signs of abuse for children and non-minor dependent adults; assess risk factors and potential danger to clients. Interpret and explain to applicants, recipients, or others public social services programs, policies, rules and regulations. Demonstrate skills in interviewing, case recording, and interpretation. Work within a community setting and effectively use appropriate resources and services. Maintain confidentiality in accordance with legal standards and/or county regulations. Operate a personal computer and other office equipment and enter data accurately and timely on-line into one or more computer systems; utilize and understand various computer software programs. Interact professionally and respectfully with clients including difficult, hostile, or distressed clients. Analyze data from multiple sources, interpret and apply complex directions, rules, policies, procedures, and regulations, and develop appropriate responses. Utilize social work methods and evaluation; crisis intervention and social work skills; communicate with, and relate to a varied client group; work constructively within an agency and community setting; effectively use consultative supervision resources and services; control personal bias and apply social work ethics, keep records and prepare records. Comply with and implement specific court orders related to the presentation and disposition of cases, which may include detailed research, notification of missing parents and transporting minors out of state. Exercise discretion and judgment in the performance of duties. Attend regularly scheduled meetings and as directed. Follow a regular and agreed-to work schedule and limit work schedule modifications to a minimum and for emergency cases only. Work over 40 hours per week, if needed. Work on-call, and regularly scheduled shifts, when assigned. This may include nights, weekends, and graveyards. Work under pressure, exercise good judgment and common sense while making sound decisions in emergency situations. Function under stress. Other Requirements Reasonable efforts will be made to accommodate individuals that qualify under the Americans with Disabilities Act or the California Fair Employment and Housing Act in meeting the below requirements. Climb stairs, stand, walk, run, bend, twist and/or kneel in the course of making visits to client homes, lifting and transporting children and their possessions. Sit, drive, and travel for long periods of time to transport children to placement location and to maintain required visits. Drive safely and/or travel by other means such as by bus, train and airplane in order to perform job duties such as conducting home visits and transporting children, sometimes in remote locations and over long distances. Hear and smell sufficiently to detect sounds and odors within a home. Read lengthy documents, identify and distinguish between colors of a bruise or wound and visually appraise living conditions of a home. Speak and hear well enough to communicate clearly in person or on the telephone. Sufficiently operate office equipment such as a computer keyboard or to take field notes. Make home visits to clients' residences which may be unsanitary or unsafe, risking exposure to sick, disabled, hostile, uncooperative, or mentally unstable clients/relatives. Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. when transporting and securing children to car seats. Licensure/Certification: California class C driver license or equivalent. Education: Completion of a Master's degree in Social Work from an accredited college or university that includes an internship. Substitution : A Master's degree from an accredited college or university in a Counseling program emphasizing Marriage, Family and Child Counseling or Marriage and Family Therapy that included an internship or supervised field work, AND completion of one (1) year of qualifying case management/work experience that included responsibility for a long term caseload, development of service/treatment plans; monitoring compliance through home calls, field calls and other personal contact; modification of treatment plans as needed/required; and authority to impose/recommend sanctions for non-compliance, impacting benefits or services (i.e. case closures, terminate benefits and or program participation). Experience: II Level : One year of experience performing duties comparable to those of a Level I Children's Services Social Worker III Level: Two years of experience performing duties comparable to those of a II Level Children's Services Social Worker Application/Examination Open and Promotional. Anyone may apply. Current County of San Mateo and County of San Mateo Superior Court of California 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. A supplemental application form must be submitted in addition to our regular employment application form. Based solely on the information provided in the application materials, an application screening committee will select those applicants whose education, training and experience most closely matches the needs of the department. Those selected will be invited to a panel interview (weight: 100%) which may include the evaluation of a written or performance exercise given immediately preceding the interview. Selected applicants will be notified of the date, time and place of the tests. IMPORTANT : Applications for this position will only be accepted online. If you are currently on the County's website, you may click on the "Apply" button. If you are not on the County's website, please go to https://jobs.smcgov.org/ to apply. Online applications must be received by the Human Resources Department before midnight on the final filing date. TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE Final Filing Date: Monday, April 19, 2021 11:59 P.M. Screening: Tuesday, April 20, 2021 Combined Panel Interviews: Tuesday, May 4, 2021 and Thursday, May 6, 2021 At the County of San Mateo, we take pride in the way our employees bring together their diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to serve our community's needs. The County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Analyst: Arlene Cahill (Social Worker II/III-G091-G092)
County of San Mateo, CA
Redwood City, CA, United States
Description The County of San Mateo Office of Public Safety Communications is looking for positive, professional, mature, enthusiastic, flexible, and responsible individuals for 911 Communications Calltaker positions. Have you always wanted a career in public safety? Do you want to contribute to the community and our public safety partners in a positive and significant way? The 911 Communications Calltaker position may be the one for you! This highly valued position will fulfill your calling, and if desired, can assist in preparing you for promoting to a 911 Communications Dispatcher I. 911 Calltakers perform a variety of telephone and computer aided operational duties in performing call taking of law enforcement, fire, and emergency medical dispatch (EMD) calls, and other public service agency calls including non-emergency and business-related calls, all while receiving on the job paid training. While working side by side with 911 Dispatchers, you will have unlimited opportunities to enhance your skills in order to be the best you can be or we will help you if your goal is to pursue a career in dispatching. 911 Communications Calltaker is an entry level classification. It is distinguished from 911 Communications Dispatcher I in that latter also performs radio responsibilities in addition to call taking. Additionally, the incumbent in the 911 Communications Dispatcher I is expected to learn the more difficult or responsible duties typically assigned to the position in the next higher class of 911 Communications Dispatcher II. In order to promote to the 911 Communications Dispatcher Series, incumbents in the 911 Communications Calltaker classification must apply for the position when it is available and successfully pass recruitment and examination for said position. Rarely will you ever get a chance to meet the hundreds of people who call for help, yet they'll depend on your voice, your directions, and your knowledge to get through an emergency. No day is ever routine - one call may be a minor traffic accident, while the next is a frantic voice screaming for help. Both will be depending on your calm, firm voice and direction until help can arrive. Using state-of-the-art equipment and training, you'll provide the excellent service and security people have come to expect from San Mateo County Public Safety Communications. 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 48 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 the test administered is the POST Dispatcher Test and it demonstrates a minimum T-score of 48. For more information about the County of San Mateo Office of Public Safety Communications, visit our website at: https://911dispatch.smcgov.org Examples Of Duties Employees in this classification are trained in, and perform the following; Receive business or emergency calls for law enforcement, fire, medical and other public service agencies. Prioritize telephone workload, screen calls for the purpose of gathering information to determine nature of call, perform call classification, determine priority, jurisdiction and document activities. Read, operate, translate, document and transmit data related to Communications Center technology such as automated mapping, text to 911, Telecommunications Device for Deaf (TDY), and other associated public safety systems. Initiate and follow prescribed Communications Center specific protocols, either in manual or automated systems. Develop and foster a positive working rapport with direct and in-direct customers, the public and co-workers. Testify in court regarding legal proceeding related to dispatch call(s) received. Prepare and submit various reports such as incident reports. Develop and maintain working knowledge of highways, streets, buildings and major points of interest in the County and adjacent areas. Remain current on procedures for manual dispatch operations and communications Center evacuation. Provide off hours services as required. Perform related duties as assigned. Qualifications Education and Experience: Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to qualify is a minimum of one year experience with customer service contact. 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, computer software/ 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 in a fast-paced work environment. Listen, understand and relay of information via 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. Work with the Communications Center team 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 and interpret text/data on electronic screen or computer printouts and variety of maps. Hear in a noisy environment while communicating via telephone or face to face. 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, nights, 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 the POST Dispatcher Test with a minimum T-Score of 48 within the last year must be attached at the time of application. Responses to the supplemental questions asked on the online application must be provided. A resume will not be accepted as a substitute for the required application materials. 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 https://jobs.smcgov.org to apply. All exams will be given in San Mateo County, California, and applicants must participate at their own expense. At the County of San Mateo, we welcome and celebrate the diversity of our employees, and strive to create a workplace where they feel valued every day. County of San Mateo is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. HR Contact: Mandy Singh (04012021) (911 Communications Calltaker)
Description The County of San Mateo Office of Public Safety Communications is looking for positive, professional, mature, enthusiastic, flexible, and responsible individuals for 911 Communications Calltaker positions. Have you always wanted a career in public safety? Do you want to contribute to the community and our public safety partners in a positive and significant way? The 911 Communications Calltaker position may be the one for you! This highly valued position will fulfill your calling, and if desired, can assist in preparing you for promoting to a 911 Communications Dispatcher I. 911 Calltakers perform a variety of telephone and computer aided operational duties in performing call taking of law enforcement, fire, and emergency medical dispatch (EMD) calls, and other public service agency calls including non-emergency and business-related calls, all while receiving on the job paid training. While working side by side with 911 Dispatchers, you will have unlimited opportunities to enhance your skills in order to be the best you can be or we will help you if your goal is to pursue a career in dispatching. 911 Communications Calltaker is an entry level classification. It is distinguished from 911 Communications Dispatcher I in that latter also performs radio responsibilities in addition to call taking. Additionally, the incumbent in the 911 Communications Dispatcher I is expected to learn the more difficult or responsible duties typically assigned to the position in the next higher class of 911 Communications Dispatcher II. In order to promote to the 911 Communications Dispatcher Series, incumbents in the 911 Communications Calltaker classification must apply for the position when it is available and successfully pass recruitment and examination for said position. Rarely will you ever get a chance to meet the hundreds of people who call for help, yet they'll depend on your voice, your directions, and your knowledge to get through an emergency. No day is ever routine - one call may be a minor traffic accident, while the next is a frantic voice screaming for help. Both will be depending on your calm, firm voice and direction until help can arrive. Using state-of-the-art equipment and training, you'll provide the excellent service and security people have come to expect from San Mateo County Public Safety Communications. 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 48 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 the test administered is the POST Dispatcher Test and it demonstrates a minimum T-score of 48. For more information about the County of San Mateo Office of Public Safety Communications, visit our website at: https://911dispatch.smcgov.org Examples Of Duties Employees in this classification are trained in, and perform the following; Receive business or emergency calls for law enforcement, fire, medical and other public service agencies. Prioritize telephone workload, screen calls for the purpose of gathering information to determine nature of call, perform call classification, determine priority, jurisdiction and document activities. Read, operate, translate, document and transmit data related to Communications Center technology such as automated mapping, text to 911, Telecommunications Device for Deaf (TDY), and other associated public safety systems. Initiate and follow prescribed Communications Center specific protocols, either in manual or automated systems. Develop and foster a positive working rapport with direct and in-direct customers, the public and co-workers. Testify in court regarding legal proceeding related to dispatch call(s) received. Prepare and submit various reports such as incident reports. Develop and maintain working knowledge of highways, streets, buildings and major points of interest in the County and adjacent areas. Remain current on procedures for manual dispatch operations and communications Center evacuation. Provide off hours services as required. Perform related duties as assigned. Qualifications Education and Experience: Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to qualify is a minimum of one year experience with customer service contact. 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, computer software/ 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 in a fast-paced work environment. Listen, understand and relay of information via 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. Work with the Communications Center team 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 and interpret text/data on electronic screen or computer printouts and variety of maps. Hear in a noisy environment while communicating via telephone or face to face. 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, nights, 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 the POST Dispatcher Test with a minimum T-Score of 48 within the last year must be attached at the time of application. Responses to the supplemental questions asked on the online application must be provided. A resume will not be accepted as a substitute for the required application materials. 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 https://jobs.smcgov.org to apply. All exams will be given in San Mateo County, California, and applicants must participate at their own expense. At the County of San Mateo, we welcome and celebrate the diversity of our employees, and strive to create a workplace where they feel valued every day. County of San Mateo is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. HR Contact: Mandy Singh (04012021) (911 Communications Calltaker)
County of San Mateo, CA
Redwood City, CA, United States
Description Feel a sense of pride and fulfillment every day! Are you seeking a challenging, yet rewarding and gratifying career that's more than just a job? The County of San Mateo invites you to begin a career in which your commitment and outstanding contributions will add significant value to public safety every day. The County of San Mateo Public Safety Dispatch is immediately looking to fill several 911 Dispatcher I positions. 911 Dispatchers perform more routine duties of radio dispatch for law enforcement, fire and ambulance services. In addition, incumbents are expected to learn the more difficult or responsible duties typically assigned to the position in the next higher class of 911 Dispatcher II. 911 Dispatcher I candidates will demonstrate the proven ability to work in a fast paced environment while performing multiple crucial tasks simultaneously. Rarely will you ever get a chance to meet the hundreds of people who call for help, yet they'll depend on your voice, your directions, and your knowledge to get through an emergency. No day is ever routine - one call may be a minor traffic accident, while the next is a frantic voice screaming for help. Both will be depending on your calm, firm voice and direction until help can arrive. Using state-of-the-art equipment and training, you'll provide the excellent service and security people have come to expect from San Mateo County Public Safety Communications. WHAT DO I NEED TO HAVE TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION? Successful Dispatchers shall demonstrate excellent verbal, reasoning, memory, and perceptual abilities. As such, at a minimum, Dispatchers require completion of 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. 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) requirements for public safety dispatching. For more information about the County of San Mateo Office of Public Safety Communications, visit our website at https://911dispatch.smcgov.org/ . Examples Of Duties Employees in this classification are trained in, and perform the following: Receive business or emergency calls for law enforcement, fire, medical and other public service agencies. Screen information to determine nature of call, performs call classification, determines priority, jurisdiction and documents activity. Screen and prioritize telephone workload. Cognizant of workloads and specific systems status. Provide support and assistance in a team concept during day-to-day operations, critical or large scale incidents. Assist in the coordination of mutual aid incidents. Develop and foster a positive working rapport with direct and in-direct customers, the public and co-workers. Testify in court regarding legal proceeding related to dispatch call(s) received. Prepare and submit various reports such as incident reports. Develop and maintain working knowledge of highways, streets, buildings and major points of interest in the County and adjacent areas. Remain current on procedures for manual dispatch operations and communications Center evacuation. Provide off hours services as required. Perform related duties as assigned. Qualifications Education and Experience: Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to qualify is a minimum of one year experience receiving and processing calls while involved in performing multiple tasks simultaneously. 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, computer software/ 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 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. Work with the Communications Center team 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 and interpret text/data on electronic screen or computer printouts and variety of maps. Hear in a noisy environment while communicating via telephone or face to face. 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 the POST Dispatcher Test with a minimum T-Score of 52 within the last year must be attached at the time of application. Responses to the supplemental questions asked on the online application must be provided. A resume will not be accepted as a substitute for the required application materials. 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 https://jobs.smcgov.org to apply. All exams will be given in San Mateo County, California, and applicants must participate at their own expense. At the County of San Mateo, we welcome and celebrate the diversity of our employees, and strive to create a workplace where they feel valued every day. County of San Mateo is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. HR Contact: Mandy Singh (04012021) (911 Communications Dispatcher I - V050)
Description Feel a sense of pride and fulfillment every day! Are you seeking a challenging, yet rewarding and gratifying career that's more than just a job? The County of San Mateo invites you to begin a career in which your commitment and outstanding contributions will add significant value to public safety every day. The County of San Mateo Public Safety Dispatch is immediately looking to fill several 911 Dispatcher I positions. 911 Dispatchers perform more routine duties of radio dispatch for law enforcement, fire and ambulance services. In addition, incumbents are expected to learn the more difficult or responsible duties typically assigned to the position in the next higher class of 911 Dispatcher II. 911 Dispatcher I candidates will demonstrate the proven ability to work in a fast paced environment while performing multiple crucial tasks simultaneously. Rarely will you ever get a chance to meet the hundreds of people who call for help, yet they'll depend on your voice, your directions, and your knowledge to get through an emergency. No day is ever routine - one call may be a minor traffic accident, while the next is a frantic voice screaming for help. Both will be depending on your calm, firm voice and direction until help can arrive. Using state-of-the-art equipment and training, you'll provide the excellent service and security people have come to expect from San Mateo County Public Safety Communications. WHAT DO I NEED TO HAVE TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION? Successful Dispatchers shall demonstrate excellent verbal, reasoning, memory, and perceptual abilities. As such, at a minimum, Dispatchers require completion of 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. 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) requirements for public safety dispatching. For more information about the County of San Mateo Office of Public Safety Communications, visit our website at https://911dispatch.smcgov.org/ . Examples Of Duties Employees in this classification are trained in, and perform the following: Receive business or emergency calls for law enforcement, fire, medical and other public service agencies. Screen information to determine nature of call, performs call classification, determines priority, jurisdiction and documents activity. Screen and prioritize telephone workload. Cognizant of workloads and specific systems status. Provide support and assistance in a team concept during day-to-day operations, critical or large scale incidents. Assist in the coordination of mutual aid incidents. Develop and foster a positive working rapport with direct and in-direct customers, the public and co-workers. Testify in court regarding legal proceeding related to dispatch call(s) received. Prepare and submit various reports such as incident reports. Develop and maintain working knowledge of highways, streets, buildings and major points of interest in the County and adjacent areas. Remain current on procedures for manual dispatch operations and communications Center evacuation. Provide off hours services as required. Perform related duties as assigned. Qualifications Education and Experience: Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to qualify is a minimum of one year experience receiving and processing calls while involved in performing multiple tasks simultaneously. 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, computer software/ 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 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. Work with the Communications Center team 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 and interpret text/data on electronic screen or computer printouts and variety of maps. Hear in a noisy environment while communicating via telephone or face to face. 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 the POST Dispatcher Test with a minimum T-Score of 52 within the last year must be attached at the time of application. Responses to the supplemental questions asked on the online application must be provided. A resume will not be accepted as a substitute for the required application materials. 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 https://jobs.smcgov.org to apply. All exams will be given in San Mateo County, California, and applicants must participate at their own expense. At the County of San Mateo, we welcome and celebrate the diversity of our employees, and strive to create a workplace where they feel valued every day. County of San Mateo is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. HR Contact: Mandy Singh (04012021) (911 Communications Dispatcher I - V050)
County of San Mateo, CA
Redwood City, CA, United States
Description San Mateo County Health is seeking a well-qualified individual for the position of Senior Accountant-Public Health-Limited Term , to plan, oversee, coordinate, and monitor an accounting functional area; assign, direct, review and evaluate the work of accounting professional and support staff; perform complex professional accounting work relative to either centralized and/or departmental County accounting procedures and records; and perform related duties as assigned. The current vacancy is limited term in the Public Health, Policy and Planning Division. This position is located in San Mateo, CA. Primary responsibilities will include: Grant management Accounting functions and leading year end close Contract management Supervision of staff members Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Provide direction, supervision, training, work review and/or evaluation to assigned professional and fiscal support on a project or ongoing basis. Provide input into selection decisions and disciplinary matters. Prepare and maintain control and subsidiary accounting records involving a variety of transactions and accounts; prepare trial balances and financial reports. Coordinate and calculate month-end and year-end closings. Prepare journal entries and periodic reconciliations of general ledger, journal, subsidiary accounts and bank statements. Compile and prepare financial statements, general and subsidiary ledgers and supporting schedule; maintain expenditure and budgetary control accounts. Review, analyze and adjust budgets for County funds. Maintain varied departmental cost accounting records, disbursing funds to various accounts and/or billings for reimbursement as required. Provide technical support to internal auditors and governmental program auditors. Apportion monies, including secured, unsecured, impounded, redeemed and other taxes. Review and claim for referral of tax, grant or other monies and prepare claims for reimbursement from various State or funding agencies and/or programs. Analyze programs and legislation to determine fiscal and budgetary impact; prepare budgetary appropriation transfers and supplemental budgets. Review and recommend modifications to accounting systems and procedures; upon approval, implement new or modified systems and procedures. Ideal candidate will possess: Experience with grants management Experience with daily accounting functions including year end close procedures. Experience working with contracts Ability to supervise staff Demonstrated skill in accounting functions Ability to work independently Demonstrated ability to establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work Excellent verbal and written communication skills 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. Information for current County employees: Current and regular San Mateo County Employees who are interested in this assignment must submit application materials and compete in the selection process. If you are successful in the selection process and are being considered for the assignment, HR will work directly with you and/or your department for options. Please note that there is no guarantee that you will be allowed by your department to rotate into this assignment nor are your departments obligated to allow you to take on this assignment. The salary range for this position is "as is" and non-negotiable. Qualifications Education: This classification requires the successful completion of a minimum of twelve " semester " units of college level accounting coursework. 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: This classification requires the successful completion of a minimum of 12 "semester" units of college level accounting coursework. NOTE : If converting "quarter" units you must have 18. Provide the type of degree you possess in Accounting, OR you must list the specific course titles and number and type of units earned for each. Describe in detail your grant management experience. Describe in detail your accounting experience, specifically year end close. Describe in detail your work with contracts. Describe in detail your experience supervising staff members. Please include the words " Senior Accountant-Public Health-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: Norman Lau, Financial Services Manager I nlau@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 is a diverse, inclusive workplace, where employees are valued and respected for their different perspectives, experiences, backgrounds, and contributions. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
Description San Mateo County Health is seeking a well-qualified individual for the position of Senior Accountant-Public Health-Limited Term , to plan, oversee, coordinate, and monitor an accounting functional area; assign, direct, review and evaluate the work of accounting professional and support staff; perform complex professional accounting work relative to either centralized and/or departmental County accounting procedures and records; and perform related duties as assigned. The current vacancy is limited term in the Public Health, Policy and Planning Division. This position is located in San Mateo, CA. Primary responsibilities will include: Grant management Accounting functions and leading year end close Contract management Supervision of staff members Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Provide direction, supervision, training, work review and/or evaluation to assigned professional and fiscal support on a project or ongoing basis. Provide input into selection decisions and disciplinary matters. Prepare and maintain control and subsidiary accounting records involving a variety of transactions and accounts; prepare trial balances and financial reports. Coordinate and calculate month-end and year-end closings. Prepare journal entries and periodic reconciliations of general ledger, journal, subsidiary accounts and bank statements. Compile and prepare financial statements, general and subsidiary ledgers and supporting schedule; maintain expenditure and budgetary control accounts. Review, analyze and adjust budgets for County funds. Maintain varied departmental cost accounting records, disbursing funds to various accounts and/or billings for reimbursement as required. Provide technical support to internal auditors and governmental program auditors. Apportion monies, including secured, unsecured, impounded, redeemed and other taxes. Review and claim for referral of tax, grant or other monies and prepare claims for reimbursement from various State or funding agencies and/or programs. Analyze programs and legislation to determine fiscal and budgetary impact; prepare budgetary appropriation transfers and supplemental budgets. Review and recommend modifications to accounting systems and procedures; upon approval, implement new or modified systems and procedures. Ideal candidate will possess: Experience with grants management Experience with daily accounting functions including year end close procedures. Experience working with contracts Ability to supervise staff Demonstrated skill in accounting functions Ability to work independently Demonstrated ability to establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work Excellent verbal and written communication skills 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. Information for current County employees: Current and regular San Mateo County Employees who are interested in this assignment must submit application materials and compete in the selection process. If you are successful in the selection process and are being considered for the assignment, HR will work directly with you and/or your department for options. Please note that there is no guarantee that you will be allowed by your department to rotate into this assignment nor are your departments obligated to allow you to take on this assignment. The salary range for this position is "as is" and non-negotiable. Qualifications Education: This classification requires the successful completion of a minimum of twelve " semester " units of college level accounting coursework. 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: This classification requires the successful completion of a minimum of 12 "semester" units of college level accounting coursework. NOTE : If converting "quarter" units you must have 18. Provide the type of degree you possess in Accounting, OR you must list the specific course titles and number and type of units earned for each. Describe in detail your grant management experience. Describe in detail your accounting experience, specifically year end close. Describe in detail your work with contracts. Describe in detail your experience supervising staff members. Please include the words " Senior Accountant-Public Health-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: Norman Lau, Financial Services Manager I nlau@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 is a diverse, inclusive workplace, where employees are valued and respected for their different perspectives, experiences, backgrounds, and contributions. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
County of San Mateo, CA
Redwood City, CA, United States
Description San Mateo County Health is seeking a well-qualified individual for the position of Community Worker-Hotel Placement Team-Limited Term . There are currently two limited term vacancies in the Public Health, Policy and Planning Division. This position is a remote position; candidate must have functioning WiFi in their remote location (there is no reimbursement for WiFi). This position is required to work rotating weekends and holidays. Program hours are 8:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.; shifts are either 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. or 10 am to 6:30 p.m. Community Worker will work closely with the San Mateo County Health Communicable Disease Contact Tracer Team and the Public Health Nurse Hospital Discharge Planners to place residents needing safe places to be in isolation or quarantine due to COVID-19. The residents are placed into Alternative Housing Sites (AHS), managed by the San Mateo County Human Services Agency (HSA). Primary responsibilities include: Receive referrals from Discharge Planning nurses or Communicable Disease Contact Tracers for placement into Alternative Housing Sites site Contact referent and interview to determine if meet Alternative Housing Sites site requirements Complete hotel placement referral form and submit to Human Services Agency Complete documentation in Electronic Health Record. Collaborate with a Public Health Nurses (PHN) and Contact Tracers to ensure safe isolation and quarantine for COVID-19 affected residents Attend daily team huddles Coordinate with Human Services Agency regarding any Alternative Housing Sites guest issues that arise Ideal candidate will possess: High degree of technology skills, including use of computers, software, and platforms Knowledge and application of HIPAA laws Collaborative skills required working across multiple teams and disciplines Ability to problem solve various situations related to COVID positive and COVID negative patients in upholding local public health and CDC guidelines Ability to work independently Excellent verbal and written communication skills Demonstrated ability to establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work 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. Information for current County employees: Current and regular San Mateo County Employees who are interested in this assignment must submit application materials and compete in the selection process. If you are successful in the selection process and are being considered for the assignment, HR will work directly with you and/or your department for options. Please note that there is no guarantee that you will be allowed by your department to rotate into this assignment nor are your departments obligated to allow you to take on this assignment. The salary range for this position is "as is" and non-negotiable. Qualifications No specific requirements. 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 that qualifies you for this Community Worker position. Be specific. Describe in detail your experience working with external customers. Additionally, include a specific example of a time you experienced a conflict with a vendor outside of your company and how you resolved it. Describe your experience using computers. List the software programs you are proficient in and what they are used for. Be specific. Please include the words "Community Worker-Hotel Placement Team-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: Bonnie Holland, Clinical Services Manager II-Nursing bholland@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 is a diverse, inclusive workplace, where employees are valued and respected for their different perspectives, experiences, backgrounds, and contributions. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
Description San Mateo County Health is seeking a well-qualified individual for the position of Community Worker-Hotel Placement Team-Limited Term . There are currently two limited term vacancies in the Public Health, Policy and Planning Division. This position is a remote position; candidate must have functioning WiFi in their remote location (there is no reimbursement for WiFi). This position is required to work rotating weekends and holidays. Program hours are 8:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.; shifts are either 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. or 10 am to 6:30 p.m. Community Worker will work closely with the San Mateo County Health Communicable Disease Contact Tracer Team and the Public Health Nurse Hospital Discharge Planners to place residents needing safe places to be in isolation or quarantine due to COVID-19. The residents are placed into Alternative Housing Sites (AHS), managed by the San Mateo County Human Services Agency (HSA). Primary responsibilities include: Receive referrals from Discharge Planning nurses or Communicable Disease Contact Tracers for placement into Alternative Housing Sites site Contact referent and interview to determine if meet Alternative Housing Sites site requirements Complete hotel placement referral form and submit to Human Services Agency Complete documentation in Electronic Health Record. Collaborate with a Public Health Nurses (PHN) and Contact Tracers to ensure safe isolation and quarantine for COVID-19 affected residents Attend daily team huddles Coordinate with Human Services Agency regarding any Alternative Housing Sites guest issues that arise Ideal candidate will possess: High degree of technology skills, including use of computers, software, and platforms Knowledge and application of HIPAA laws Collaborative skills required working across multiple teams and disciplines Ability to problem solve various situations related to COVID positive and COVID negative patients in upholding local public health and CDC guidelines Ability to work independently Excellent verbal and written communication skills Demonstrated ability to establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work 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. Information for current County employees: Current and regular San Mateo County Employees who are interested in this assignment must submit application materials and compete in the selection process. If you are successful in the selection process and are being considered for the assignment, HR will work directly with you and/or your department for options. Please note that there is no guarantee that you will be allowed by your department to rotate into this assignment nor are your departments obligated to allow you to take on this assignment. The salary range for this position is "as is" and non-negotiable. Qualifications No specific requirements. 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 that qualifies you for this Community Worker position. Be specific. Describe in detail your experience working with external customers. Additionally, include a specific example of a time you experienced a conflict with a vendor outside of your company and how you resolved it. Describe your experience using computers. List the software programs you are proficient in and what they are used for. Be specific. Please include the words "Community Worker-Hotel Placement Team-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: Bonnie Holland, Clinical Services Manager II-Nursing bholland@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 is a diverse, inclusive workplace, where employees are valued and respected for their different perspectives, experiences, backgrounds, and contributions. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
County of San Mateo, CA
Redwood City, CA, United States
Description San Mateo County Memorial Park is located in Loma Mar, California. This park has camping and picnicking facilities as well as many miles of trails. Memorial is a very popular camping destination for people all over the Bay Area. As such, during the summer (peak camping season), activities have been offered to entertain and educate campers and day visitors. Activities in the past have included day and night hikes, arts and crafts, and campfire programs and movies. Memorial Park is home to many unique habitats in San Mateo County and has an interesting natural history. The endangered Marbled Murrelet is a bird that nests in Redwood trees and is suffering from disappearing habitat and increasing populations of scavenger birds. A Naturalist Intern would serve as an ambassador for this bird and promote the Crumb Clean Campaign, an effort to keep parks free of food and garbage, at each event they hold. Due to the pandemic, modifications will be made to the programs to ensure the safety of visitors and staff. COVID-19 precautions in accordance to State and County Guidelines will be in place. 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 A Naturalist Intern for Memorial Park would be responsible for: Scheduling weekly visitor activities and promoting upcoming events. Organizing and leading visitor activities, including event set-up and clean-up. Preserving the appearance of the nature center by keeping inventory of supplies used at each activity. Educating visitors on the Crumb Clean Campaign. Touring campgrounds and welcoming visitors to the park. Assisting with sponsored hikes/talks and trail and habitat restoration work days. San Mateo County Parks Department is seeking individuals to assist Park Rangers with visitor services and gatehouse duties. 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, using County Radios, some manual labor and handling power-driven tools and machines. This is a full-time position that will require the Naturalist Intern to work the following hours: Thursday: 10:00 a.m. - 8:30 p.m. Friday: 12 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. Saturday: 12 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. Sunday: 10:00 a.m. - 8:30 p.m. Qualifications Must be at least 18 years old. Current students, with at least one year of college level education in Environmental Science, Forestry, Biological Sciences, or related fields. Recent graduates are welcome to apply. Experience communicating with the public in a formal occupation. General knowledge of plants, animals, fungi in a Redwood Forest Habitat. Previous experience working with children preferred. Interest and enthusiasm for the environment. CPR/First Aid certified (may be able to attend Parks training). Must have a valid California Driver's License. Application/Examination *Please note that there are no housing facilities at the park for interns. You are responsible for your own housing and meals. How to apply: Please submit an online application with a copy of your resume and cover letter attached to the application. 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. Apply immediately. This recruitment is open on a continuous basis and selections may be made at any time within the process. Contact For questions about this internship, please contact Katherine Wright at kewright@smcgov.org . For questions/comments/issues relating to the application process and material submissions, please contact Sara Townsend at stownsend@smcgov.org . At the County of San Mateo, we take pride in the way our employees bring together their diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to serve our community's needs. The County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
Description San Mateo County Memorial Park is located in Loma Mar, California. This park has camping and picnicking facilities as well as many miles of trails. Memorial is a very popular camping destination for people all over the Bay Area. As such, during the summer (peak camping season), activities have been offered to entertain and educate campers and day visitors. Activities in the past have included day and night hikes, arts and crafts, and campfire programs and movies. Memorial Park is home to many unique habitats in San Mateo County and has an interesting natural history. The endangered Marbled Murrelet is a bird that nests in Redwood trees and is suffering from disappearing habitat and increasing populations of scavenger birds. A Naturalist Intern would serve as an ambassador for this bird and promote the Crumb Clean Campaign, an effort to keep parks free of food and garbage, at each event they hold. Due to the pandemic, modifications will be made to the programs to ensure the safety of visitors and staff. COVID-19 precautions in accordance to State and County Guidelines will be in place. 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 A Naturalist Intern for Memorial Park would be responsible for: Scheduling weekly visitor activities and promoting upcoming events. Organizing and leading visitor activities, including event set-up and clean-up. Preserving the appearance of the nature center by keeping inventory of supplies used at each activity. Educating visitors on the Crumb Clean Campaign. Touring campgrounds and welcoming visitors to the park. Assisting with sponsored hikes/talks and trail and habitat restoration work days. San Mateo County Parks Department is seeking individuals to assist Park Rangers with visitor services and gatehouse duties. 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, using County Radios, some manual labor and handling power-driven tools and machines. This is a full-time position that will require the Naturalist Intern to work the following hours: Thursday: 10:00 a.m. - 8:30 p.m. Friday: 12 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. Saturday: 12 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. Sunday: 10:00 a.m. - 8:30 p.m. Qualifications Must be at least 18 years old. Current students, with at least one year of college level education in Environmental Science, Forestry, Biological Sciences, or related fields. Recent graduates are welcome to apply. Experience communicating with the public in a formal occupation. General knowledge of plants, animals, fungi in a Redwood Forest Habitat. Previous experience working with children preferred. Interest and enthusiasm for the environment. CPR/First Aid certified (may be able to attend Parks training). Must have a valid California Driver's License. Application/Examination *Please note that there are no housing facilities at the park for interns. You are responsible for your own housing and meals. How to apply: Please submit an online application with a copy of your resume and cover letter attached to the application. 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. Apply immediately. This recruitment is open on a continuous basis and selections may be made at any time within the process. Contact For questions about this internship, please contact Katherine Wright at kewright@smcgov.org . For questions/comments/issues relating to the application process and material submissions, please contact Sara Townsend at stownsend@smcgov.org . At the County of San Mateo, we take pride in the way our employees bring together their diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to serve our community's needs. The County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
County of San Mateo, CA
Redwood City, CA, United States
Description San Mateo County Health's Behavioral Health & Recovery Services (BHRS) Division is seeking a dynamic Peer Wellness Coach / Peer Support Worker I/II for an integrated behavioral health and primary care program, Total Wellness. Total Wellness aims to reduce disparities in access to health care for people with mental illness and alcohol and drug addictions, as well as improve their physical health outcomes through chronic disease prevention, early intervention, health care coordination, and disease management strategies. The Peer Wellness Coach will work with a multidisciplinary team of medical and behavioral health professionals, and others to improve physical health outcomes of BHRS consumers. There is currently one Extra-Help Peer Wellness Coach vacancy in the Total Wellness program. Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: Provide assistance and supporting services to enrolled clients and staff. Provide support and coaching services to clients on a regular basis after their enrollment in Total Wellness. Assist other staff members on the team by establishing and maintaining contact with enrolled clients. Assist in planning and implementing health and wellness education and support groups. Organize and facilitate Health & Wellness groups, including informational groups and evidence-based practice groups leading to client's development of Total Wellness plan. Assist clients to obtain needed, eligible public benefits, including health benefits and other community resources. Make all client appointments and keep clinical records. Provide transportation services for enrolled and prospective clients. Develop immediate solutions to emergency problems and expedite delivery of needed services. Upon request, refer clients to other departments or agencies for appropriate treatment. Speak to consumer groups or to other agencies regarding Total Wellness resources and programs. Perform outreach to provide health and wellness education and information to individuals. Assist professional medical staff with treatments and procedures as allowed by individual training/certification. Attend all program-required meetings and/or training as assigned. Perform measurements and patient screening tests. Assist with program-specific data collection and data entry. Perform other tasks as-assigned. The Ideal Candidate will be: A consumer of behavioral health services (mental health or substance use related). Experienced in providing peer support services for people with mental illness and medical conditions. Experienced working with seriously mentally ill clients with complex needs and/or co-occurring challenges. Understanding the needs of their community and advocating for resources and services. Experience interacting with people with mental illness from diverse communities. Interested in modeling and promoting a healthy lifestyle for people with serious mental illness. Salary: Peer Support Worker I: $23.76 - $29.68 Hourly $1,900.80 - $2,374.40 Biweekly $4,118.40 - $5,144.53 Monthly $49,420.80 - $61,734.40 Annually Peer Support Worker II: $26.23 - $32.77 Hourly $2,098.40 - $2,621.60 Biweekly $4,546.53 - $5,680.13 Monthly $54,558.40 - $68,161.60 Annually 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: 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 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. A typical way of gaining the knowledge and skills is: Peer Support Worker II: At least one year of experience providing peer support services within the assigned program. 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. Basic needs and difficulties faced by ethnically diverse consumers, caregivers and families. 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 If you are interested in being considered for this extra help position, the following materials must be electronically submitted in a Word or PDF format. Responses to Supplemental Questions Resumé Supplemental Questions: Being a consumer of mental health services is required to be eligible for this position. Are you currently or have you previously been a consumer of mental health services? What lived experiences have prepared you to provide support and mentoring to consumers of behavioral health services? Describe your experience working with diverse communities, including any experience working with the African American community . Include your role, your responsibilities, and the persons/clients with whom you worked. Describe your interest and life experience in promoting healthy lifestyles in the areas of nutrition, exercise and medical self-care. Describe your experience working in a primary care or medical office setting . Include any experience as a nurse assistant, home health aide, and helping people obtain benefits. Please include the words " Peer Wellness Coach / Peer Support Worker I/II - Extra Help" in the subject line of the email submission. Please submit the required materials electronically via email to: Shirley Chu, Supervising Mental Health Clinician schu@smcgov.org Application materials will be reviewed as they are received and well-qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview. Apply immediately. Resumés 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 and a resume) will not be considered. At the County of San Mateo, we take pride in the way our employees bring together their diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to serve our community's needs. The County of San Mateo is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Description San Mateo County Health's Behavioral Health & Recovery Services (BHRS) Division is seeking a dynamic Peer Wellness Coach / Peer Support Worker I/II for an integrated behavioral health and primary care program, Total Wellness. Total Wellness aims to reduce disparities in access to health care for people with mental illness and alcohol and drug addictions, as well as improve their physical health outcomes through chronic disease prevention, early intervention, health care coordination, and disease management strategies. The Peer Wellness Coach will work with a multidisciplinary team of medical and behavioral health professionals, and others to improve physical health outcomes of BHRS consumers. There is currently one Extra-Help Peer Wellness Coach vacancy in the Total Wellness program. Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: Provide assistance and supporting services to enrolled clients and staff. Provide support and coaching services to clients on a regular basis after their enrollment in Total Wellness. Assist other staff members on the team by establishing and maintaining contact with enrolled clients. Assist in planning and implementing health and wellness education and support groups. Organize and facilitate Health & Wellness groups, including informational groups and evidence-based practice groups leading to client's development of Total Wellness plan. Assist clients to obtain needed, eligible public benefits, including health benefits and other community resources. Make all client appointments and keep clinical records. Provide transportation services for enrolled and prospective clients. Develop immediate solutions to emergency problems and expedite delivery of needed services. Upon request, refer clients to other departments or agencies for appropriate treatment. Speak to consumer groups or to other agencies regarding Total Wellness resources and programs. Perform outreach to provide health and wellness education and information to individuals. Assist professional medical staff with treatments and procedures as allowed by individual training/certification. Attend all program-required meetings and/or training as assigned. Perform measurements and patient screening tests. Assist with program-specific data collection and data entry. Perform other tasks as-assigned. The Ideal Candidate will be: A consumer of behavioral health services (mental health or substance use related). Experienced in providing peer support services for people with mental illness and medical conditions. Experienced working with seriously mentally ill clients with complex needs and/or co-occurring challenges. Understanding the needs of their community and advocating for resources and services. Experience interacting with people with mental illness from diverse communities. Interested in modeling and promoting a healthy lifestyle for people with serious mental illness. Salary: Peer Support Worker I: $23.76 - $29.68 Hourly $1,900.80 - $2,374.40 Biweekly $4,118.40 - $5,144.53 Monthly $49,420.80 - $61,734.40 Annually Peer Support Worker II: $26.23 - $32.77 Hourly $2,098.40 - $2,621.60 Biweekly $4,546.53 - $5,680.13 Monthly $54,558.40 - $68,161.60 Annually 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: 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 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. A typical way of gaining the knowledge and skills is: Peer Support Worker II: At least one year of experience providing peer support services within the assigned program. 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. Basic needs and difficulties faced by ethnically diverse consumers, caregivers and families. 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 If you are interested in being considered for this extra help position, the following materials must be electronically submitted in a Word or PDF format. Responses to Supplemental Questions Resumé Supplemental Questions: Being a consumer of mental health services is required to be eligible for this position. Are you currently or have you previously been a consumer of mental health services? What lived experiences have prepared you to provide support and mentoring to consumers of behavioral health services? Describe your experience working with diverse communities, including any experience working with the African American community . Include your role, your responsibilities, and the persons/clients with whom you worked. Describe your interest and life experience in promoting healthy lifestyles in the areas of nutrition, exercise and medical self-care. Describe your experience working in a primary care or medical office setting . Include any experience as a nurse assistant, home health aide, and helping people obtain benefits. Please include the words " Peer Wellness Coach / Peer Support Worker I/II - Extra Help" in the subject line of the email submission. Please submit the required materials electronically via email to: Shirley Chu, Supervising Mental Health Clinician schu@smcgov.org Application materials will be reviewed as they are received and well-qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview. Apply immediately. Resumés 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 and a resume) will not be considered. At the County of San Mateo, we take pride in the way our employees bring together their diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to serve our community's needs. The County of San Mateo is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
County of San Mateo, CA
Redwood City, CA, United States
Description NOTE: This recruitment schedule was amended on March 29, 2021 to extend the closing date. Final Closing Date will be April 19, 2021. San Mateo County Health is seeking well-qualified individuals for positions of Psychiatric Social Worker/Marriage & Family Therapist I/II-Spanish Speaking Required. We anticipate using the list created from this recruitment to fill positions in Youth Services, Adult Services and Older Adult Services, and Correctional Health Services. Candidates may be considered for any vacancy throughout the County. Behavioral Health and Recovery Services (BHRS), http://www.smchealth.org/bhrs provides a broad spectrum of Trauma Informed mental health and substance use services for children, youth, families, adults and older adults in the County of San Mateo County in the prevention, early intervention and treatment of mental illness, serious mental illness (SMI), and/or substance use disorders. We provide services through specialty teams, outpatient clinics in Daly City, San Mateo, Half Moon Bay, Redwood City and East Palo Alto, in school-based locations, and through a network of community agencies and independent providers who offer outpatient services, residential treatment, rehabilitation and other services for adults and children. We utilize Trauma Informed Care to support treatment of the whole person to achieve wellness and recovery, and to promote the health and well-being of the people, families and communities we serve. Additionally for Residential Youth Treatment at Canyon Oaks Youth Center, Community Care Licensing requires providers working in this facility to maintain 40 hours of annual training related to the field, most of which are provided by the facility. Clinicians will also need to be trained in Professional Assault Crisis Training model (Pro-Act) upon hire. Additionally working with the Juvenile Justice population at Youth Services Center will require participation in on-call rotation and responding to after-hours calls. Correctional Health Services (CHS), http://www.smchealth.org/ch therapists provide clinical mental health services utilizing Trauma Informed Care to inmates with mental illness, serious mental illness or substance use disorders and/or co-occurring disorders of mental illness/serious mental illness and chemical dependency. They also provide case management services and discharge planning by interviewing inmate patients to assess mental health needs and formulating treatment plans. They function as a team member in a multi-disciplinary work setting where they collaborate with Sheriff's Office staff to manage inmate patients' daily activities. Some positions require weekend and evening hours. The ideal candidates 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; Knowledge of principles, techniques and trends in counseling, psychotherapy, clinical case management, crisis management and various treatment modalities; Experience providing treatment for adults and youth with serious mental illness; Experience delivering services to adult and/or youth consumers who have co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders; Experience delivering services in specialty areas for adults and older adults and/or infants, children, youth, adolescents and/or transitional age youth; 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; Skill in establishing and maintaining productive working relationships with families, co-workers, other professionals, collaborative partners and the public; Extensive knowledge of available community resources within the County of San Mateo and its neighboring counties; Experience using electronic health/medical record systems (e.g. AVATAR, SOARIAN); Fluency in both English and Spanish is required. Experience providing clinical services using bilingual skills. Ability to participate in on-call rotation and responding to after-hours calls (Youth Services Center). Additionally, for Residential Youth Treatment: Knowledge of the principles of Trauma Informed Care; Experience working in a multi-disciplinary setting. Additionally, for Correctional Health Services: 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 and/or co-occurring disorders of mental illness, serious mental illness and substance use disorders. SALARY Psychiatric Social Worker I/Marriage & Family Therapist I: $38.33 - $47.92 Hourly $79,726.40 - $99,673.60 Annually Psychiatric Social Worker II/Marriage & Family Therapist II: $43.11 - $53.89 Hourly $89,668.80 - $112,091.20 Annually NOTE : The eligible list generated from this recruitment may be used to fill current and 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. Perform suicide/risk assessments Conduct home visits and/or field-based services. Crisis Intervention 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. Supervise graduate interns. 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. Utilize Trauma Informed Care and other Evidence-based practices Provide consultation and education services. Participate in on-call rotation and responding to after-hours calls (Youth Services Center). Perform related duties as assigned. Qualifications Licensure/Certification: Psychiatric Social Worker I: Registration with the Board of Behavioral Sciences as an Associate Clinical Social Worker. An individual hired in this classification must become licensed within three years from the date of employment as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker issued by the State of California. Psychiatric Social Worker II: Current California license as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Marriage & Family Therapist I: Registration with the Board of Behavioral Sciences as an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist. An individual hired in this classification must become licensed within three years from the date of employment as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the State of California. Marriage & Family Therapist II: Current California license as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. Security Clearance : Positions in Correctional Health 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, Social Welfare or a closely related field. Knowledge of: Current philosophy, principles, Trauma Informed Care and other Evidence Based Practices for services to clients with serious mental illness. Individual, group and family psychodynamics as they relate to adults or youth. 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, children or adolescents with various mental health issues ranging from serious mental illness to individuals with histories of trauma. Set realistic treatment goals and facilitate their attainment. Evaluate the degree of mental health issues of 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. Psychiatric Social Worker I/II Special Requirements: Individuals in this classification assigned to an on-site school program are required to meet any specialized requirements (i.e., Pupil Personnel Services credential) as stipulated by federal and state laws and regulations. Application/Examination Open and Promotional. Anyone may apply. Current County of San Mateo and County of San Mateo Superior Court of California 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. EXAMINATION/SELECTION PROCESS The examination/selection process will consist of the steps detailed in order below. Not all applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. Step 1: Initial review of application materials (weight: pass/fail). Applicants will be disqualified for submitting an incomplete application, incomplete responses to the supplemental questions, and/or not following instructions. Step 2 : Training and Experience Evaluation (weight: pass/fail). Applicants will be disqualified if they lack the relevant qualifications. Step 3: Applicants passing Step 1 will be placed on an eligible list for a period of six months. Candidates will be referred to hiring managers for departmental interviews as vacancies occur that match applicants' background, experience, skills, and preferences, as indicated in the application. 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 https ://jobs.smcgov.org/ to apply. Online applications must be received by the Human Resources Department before midnight on the final filing date. RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE: Deadline to Apply: Monday, April 19, 2021 11:59 P.M. At the County of San Mateo, we take pride in the way our employees bring together their diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to serve our community's needs. The County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. HR Contact: Carolyn Burns (031621) (Psychiatric Social Worker I/II-Marriage and Family Therapist I/II - G040/G035/G120/G121)
Description NOTE: This recruitment schedule was amended on March 29, 2021 to extend the closing date. Final Closing Date will be April 19, 2021. San Mateo County Health is seeking well-qualified individuals for positions of Psychiatric Social Worker/Marriage & Family Therapist I/II-Spanish Speaking Required. We anticipate using the list created from this recruitment to fill positions in Youth Services, Adult Services and Older Adult Services, and Correctional Health Services. Candidates may be considered for any vacancy throughout the County. Behavioral Health and Recovery Services (BHRS), http://www.smchealth.org/bhrs provides a broad spectrum of Trauma Informed mental health and substance use services for children, youth, families, adults and older adults in the County of San Mateo County in the prevention, early intervention and treatment of mental illness, serious mental illness (SMI), and/or substance use disorders. We provide services through specialty teams, outpatient clinics in Daly City, San Mateo, Half Moon Bay, Redwood City and East Palo Alto, in school-based locations, and through a network of community agencies and independent providers who offer outpatient services, residential treatment, rehabilitation and other services for adults and children. We utilize Trauma Informed Care to support treatment of the whole person to achieve wellness and recovery, and to promote the health and well-being of the people, families and communities we serve. Additionally for Residential Youth Treatment at Canyon Oaks Youth Center, Community Care Licensing requires providers working in this facility to maintain 40 hours of annual training related to the field, most of which are provided by the facility. Clinicians will also need to be trained in Professional Assault Crisis Training model (Pro-Act) upon hire. Additionally working with the Juvenile Justice population at Youth Services Center will require participation in on-call rotation and responding to after-hours calls. Correctional Health Services (CHS), http://www.smchealth.org/ch therapists provide clinical mental health services utilizing Trauma Informed Care to inmates with mental illness, serious mental illness or substance use disorders and/or co-occurring disorders of mental illness/serious mental illness and chemical dependency. They also provide case management services and discharge planning by interviewing inmate patients to assess mental health needs and formulating treatment plans. They function as a team member in a multi-disciplinary work setting where they collaborate with Sheriff's Office staff to manage inmate patients' daily activities. Some positions require weekend and evening hours. The ideal candidates 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; Knowledge of principles, techniques and trends in counseling, psychotherapy, clinical case management, crisis management and various treatment modalities; Experience providing treatment for adults and youth with serious mental illness; Experience delivering services to adult and/or youth consumers who have co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders; Experience delivering services in specialty areas for adults and older adults and/or infants, children, youth, adolescents and/or transitional age youth; 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; Skill in establishing and maintaining productive working relationships with families, co-workers, other professionals, collaborative partners and the public; Extensive knowledge of available community resources within the County of San Mateo and its neighboring counties; Experience using electronic health/medical record systems (e.g. AVATAR, SOARIAN); Fluency in both English and Spanish is required. Experience providing clinical services using bilingual skills. Ability to participate in on-call rotation and responding to after-hours calls (Youth Services Center). Additionally, for Residential Youth Treatment: Knowledge of the principles of Trauma Informed Care; Experience working in a multi-disciplinary setting. Additionally, for Correctional Health Services: 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 and/or co-occurring disorders of mental illness, serious mental illness and substance use disorders. SALARY Psychiatric Social Worker I/Marriage & Family Therapist I: $38.33 - $47.92 Hourly $79,726.40 - $99,673.60 Annually Psychiatric Social Worker II/Marriage & Family Therapist II: $43.11 - $53.89 Hourly $89,668.80 - $112,091.20 Annually NOTE : The eligible list generated from this recruitment may be used to fill current and 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. Perform suicide/risk assessments Conduct home visits and/or field-based services. Crisis Intervention 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. Supervise graduate interns. 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. Utilize Trauma Informed Care and other Evidence-based practices Provide consultation and education services. Participate in on-call rotation and responding to after-hours calls (Youth Services Center). Perform related duties as assigned. Qualifications Licensure/Certification: Psychiatric Social Worker I: Registration with the Board of Behavioral Sciences as an Associate Clinical Social Worker. An individual hired in this classification must become licensed within three years from the date of employment as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker issued by the State of California. Psychiatric Social Worker II: Current California license as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Marriage & Family Therapist I: Registration with the Board of Behavioral Sciences as an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist. An individual hired in this classification must become licensed within three years from the date of employment as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the State of California. Marriage & Family Therapist II: Current California license as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. Security Clearance : Positions in Correctional Health 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, Social Welfare or a closely related field. Knowledge of: Current philosophy, principles, Trauma Informed Care and other Evidence Based Practices for services to clients with serious mental illness. Individual, group and family psychodynamics as they relate to adults or youth. 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, children or adolescents with various mental health issues ranging from serious mental illness to individuals with histories of trauma. Set realistic treatment goals and facilitate their attainment. Evaluate the degree of mental health issues of 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. Psychiatric Social Worker I/II Special Requirements: Individuals in this classification assigned to an on-site school program are required to meet any specialized requirements (i.e., Pupil Personnel Services credential) as stipulated by federal and state laws and regulations. Application/Examination Open and Promotional. Anyone may apply. Current County of San Mateo and County of San Mateo Superior Court of California 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. EXAMINATION/SELECTION PROCESS The examination/selection process will consist of the steps detailed in order below. Not all applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. Step 1: Initial review of application materials (weight: pass/fail). Applicants will be disqualified for submitting an incomplete application, incomplete responses to the supplemental questions, and/or not following instructions. Step 2 : Training and Experience Evaluation (weight: pass/fail). Applicants will be disqualified if they lack the relevant qualifications. Step 3: Applicants passing Step 1 will be placed on an eligible list for a period of six months. Candidates will be referred to hiring managers for departmental interviews as vacancies occur that match applicants' background, experience, skills, and preferences, as indicated in the application. 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 https ://jobs.smcgov.org/ to apply. Online applications must be received by the Human Resources Department before midnight on the final filing date. RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE: Deadline to Apply: Monday, April 19, 2021 11:59 P.M. At the County of San Mateo, we take pride in the way our employees bring together their diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to serve our community's needs. The County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. HR Contact: Carolyn Burns (031621) (Psychiatric Social Worker I/II-Marriage and Family Therapist I/II - G040/G035/G120/G121)
County of San Mateo, CA
Redwood City, CA, United States
Description 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? Our center dispatches for police, fire and medical and includes aprogressive in-house training program, team-based shifts from a dispatcher-developed schedule, fire "incident dispatch" and law enforcement "tactical dispatch" programs as well as many other career development opportunities and programs. In the summer of 2019, Public Safety Communications will move into a newly constructed building containing a 911 Dispatch Center, Office of Emergency Services and the County's Emergency Operation Center. The new state of the art dispatch center will also include a brand a new Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) system. 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 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 Communications Dispatcher I or Calltaker. 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 the County of San Mateo. 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 ofcircumstances. 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 supplementalquestions 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 beinvited to adepartmental 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 departmental hiring interview, background investigation, psychological evaluation, polygraph test,and medical examination. 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" button. If you are not on the County's website, please go to: https://jobs.smcgov.org to apply. At the County of San Mateo, we welcome and celebrate the diversity of our employees, and strive to create a workplace where they feel valued every day. County of San Mateo is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. HR Contact:Mandy Singh(04052019) (Communications Dispatcher II - V048)
Description 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? Our center dispatches for police, fire and medical and includes aprogressive in-house training program, team-based shifts from a dispatcher-developed schedule, fire "incident dispatch" and law enforcement "tactical dispatch" programs as well as many other career development opportunities and programs. In the summer of 2019, Public Safety Communications will move into a newly constructed building containing a 911 Dispatch Center, Office of Emergency Services and the County's Emergency Operation Center. The new state of the art dispatch center will also include a brand a new Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) system. 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 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 Communications Dispatcher I or Calltaker. 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 the County of San Mateo. 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 ofcircumstances. 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 supplementalquestions 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 beinvited to adepartmental 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 departmental hiring interview, background investigation, psychological evaluation, polygraph test,and medical examination. 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" button. If you are not on the County's website, please go to: https://jobs.smcgov.org to apply. At the County of San Mateo, we welcome and celebrate the diversity of our employees, and strive to create a workplace where they feel valued every day. County of San Mateo is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. HR Contact:Mandy Singh(04052019) (Communications Dispatcher II - V048)
County of San Mateo, CA
Redwood City, CA, United States
Description San Mateo County Health is seeking a well-qualified individual for the position of Assistant Director of Public Health Laboratory-Limited Term to provide high level administrative and management assistance to the Laboratory Director in planning, organizing, directing and reviewing all functions and activities of the San Mateo County Public Health Laboratory. Under direction of the Public Health Laboratory Director, the Assistant Director selects, trains and supervises clinical, technical and clerical staff, participates in budget preparation and administration, reviews and revises laboratory policies and procedures, performs difficult lab tests and analyses, and assumes responsibility for the laboratory in the absence of the Laboratory Director. THE LABORATORY The Laboratory is responsible under the California Health and Safety Code and Title 17 of the California Code of Regulations for: detection and identification of bacterial, viral and parasitic agents; environmental testing of pools, streams, rivers, lakes, the bay and the ocean; population-based disease investigation; testing of samples from the TB control, STD control and CD control programs, as well as samples from the HIV/AIDS clinic and field sites; evaluation and testing of food products implicated in outbreaks; and testing for rabies in a wide variety of wild and domestic animals. The Laboratory also takes the lead in recommending and implementing new and improved testing to monitor emerging or re-emerging infectious diseases. The Laboratory works closely with other LRN Sentinel laboratories in the County in developing surge capacity planning and outbreak response. Moreover, the Laboratory also functions as a reference for the hospital laboratories in the County and advises them on unusual infectious diseases and performs specialized testing upon referral. THE IDEAL CANDIDATE The ideal candidate is an experienced Public Health Laboratory supervisor with the ability to train and mentor others and a problem-solver who is able to respond to issues and problems arising from infectious disease threats and outbreaks. Meeting CLIA 1988 requirements for Laboratory Director, in addition to the required education and licensure/certification, is a plus. PhD or PHM Certification is preferred. For more information on PHM certification requirements, visit the California Department of Public Health website: https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/OSPHLD/Pages/Home.aspx 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. Information for current County employees: Current and regular County of San Mateo Employees who are interested in this assignment must submit application materials and compete in the selection process. If you are successful in the selection process and are being considered for the assignment, HR will work directly with you and/or your department for options. Please note that there is no guarantee that you will be allowed by your department to rotate into this assignment nor are your departments obligated to allow you to take on this assignment. The salary range for this position is "as is" and non-negotiable. Qualifications Licensure/Certification: Possession of a Public Health Microbiologist certificate issued by the State of California. 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 professional experience in an accredited Public Health Laboratory as a Public Health Microbiologist, of which at least one year included responsible supervisory experience in a Public Health or clinical laboratory. Application/Examination If you are interested in being considered for this limited term position the following items must be submitted via e-mail: Copy of Public Health Microbiologist certificate issued by the State of California Responses to Supplemental Questions (maximum of 2 pages) Resume Supplemental Questions: This position requires possession of a Public Health Microbiologist certificate issued by the State of California. Please confirm you possess a valid certificate to meet this requirement. Submit a copy of your certificate. Describe your technical background and experience working in a Public Health laboratory. Be specific. Describe your supervisory/management experience. Be specific. Provide an example of a work situation that required you to solve a difficult personnel problem in a supervisory capacity. Be specific. Please include the words "Assistant Director of Public Health Laboratory-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: Shantelle Lucas, Director of Public Health Laboratory mailto: slucas@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 (certificate, responses to supplemental questions and a resume) will not be considered. The County of San Mateo is a diverse, inclusive workplace, where employees are valued and respected for their different perspectives, experiences, backgrounds, and contributions. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
Description San Mateo County Health is seeking a well-qualified individual for the position of Assistant Director of Public Health Laboratory-Limited Term to provide high level administrative and management assistance to the Laboratory Director in planning, organizing, directing and reviewing all functions and activities of the San Mateo County Public Health Laboratory. Under direction of the Public Health Laboratory Director, the Assistant Director selects, trains and supervises clinical, technical and clerical staff, participates in budget preparation and administration, reviews and revises laboratory policies and procedures, performs difficult lab tests and analyses, and assumes responsibility for the laboratory in the absence of the Laboratory Director. THE LABORATORY The Laboratory is responsible under the California Health and Safety Code and Title 17 of the California Code of Regulations for: detection and identification of bacterial, viral and parasitic agents; environmental testing of pools, streams, rivers, lakes, the bay and the ocean; population-based disease investigation; testing of samples from the TB control, STD control and CD control programs, as well as samples from the HIV/AIDS clinic and field sites; evaluation and testing of food products implicated in outbreaks; and testing for rabies in a wide variety of wild and domestic animals. The Laboratory also takes the lead in recommending and implementing new and improved testing to monitor emerging or re-emerging infectious diseases. The Laboratory works closely with other LRN Sentinel laboratories in the County in developing surge capacity planning and outbreak response. Moreover, the Laboratory also functions as a reference for the hospital laboratories in the County and advises them on unusual infectious diseases and performs specialized testing upon referral. THE IDEAL CANDIDATE The ideal candidate is an experienced Public Health Laboratory supervisor with the ability to train and mentor others and a problem-solver who is able to respond to issues and problems arising from infectious disease threats and outbreaks. Meeting CLIA 1988 requirements for Laboratory Director, in addition to the required education and licensure/certification, is a plus. PhD or PHM Certification is preferred. For more information on PHM certification requirements, visit the California Department of Public Health website: https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/OSPHLD/Pages/Home.aspx 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. Information for current County employees: Current and regular County of San Mateo Employees who are interested in this assignment must submit application materials and compete in the selection process. If you are successful in the selection process and are being considered for the assignment, HR will work directly with you and/or your department for options. Please note that there is no guarantee that you will be allowed by your department to rotate into this assignment nor are your departments obligated to allow you to take on this assignment. The salary range for this position is "as is" and non-negotiable. Qualifications Licensure/Certification: Possession of a Public Health Microbiologist certificate issued by the State of California. 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 professional experience in an accredited Public Health Laboratory as a Public Health Microbiologist, of which at least one year included responsible supervisory experience in a Public Health or clinical laboratory. Application/Examination If you are interested in being considered for this limited term position the following items must be submitted via e-mail: Copy of Public Health Microbiologist certificate issued by the State of California Responses to Supplemental Questions (maximum of 2 pages) Resume Supplemental Questions: This position requires possession of a Public Health Microbiologist certificate issued by the State of California. Please confirm you possess a valid certificate to meet this requirement. Submit a copy of your certificate. Describe your technical background and experience working in a Public Health laboratory. Be specific. Describe your supervisory/management experience. Be specific. Provide an example of a work situation that required you to solve a difficult personnel problem in a supervisory capacity. Be specific. Please include the words "Assistant Director of Public Health Laboratory-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: Shantelle Lucas, Director of Public Health Laboratory mailto: slucas@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 (certificate, responses to supplemental questions and a resume) will not be considered. The County of San Mateo is a diverse, inclusive workplace, where employees are valued and respected for their different perspectives, experiences, backgrounds, and contributions. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
County of San Mateo, CA
Redwood City, CA, United States
Description Note: This recruitment schedule was amended on December 7, 2020 to extend the Final Filing Date. This recruitment has been changed to "Continuous." San Mateo Medical Center is currently seeking one Full-Time Case Management Nurse to focus on Utilization Review and Discharge Planning. 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 people who actively support and encourage each other's success. If you are ready to open new doors for your career, join us today! The Case Management Nurse will manage patient admission and ongoing stay reviews for patients with chronic or complicated medical conditions; work closely with patients and their loved ones and interdisciplinary team to evaluate patients' needs and come up with a comprehensive discharge plan that speaks to their preferences and goals; oversee appeals with third-party payors; and initiate and coordinate complex discharge plans. The incumbent will be responsible for retrospective and concurrent Utilization Review activities and for monitoring documentation, accuracy, and clinical compliance, in accordance with State and Federal regulations. In conjunction with other members of the health care team, the Case Management Nurse is accountable for timely coordination of quality health care services to meet the patient's health care needs across the continuum of care. This position requires knowledge of the development stages, as services are provided to infant, children, adolescent, pediatric, adult, and geriatric populations. The ideal candidate will possess one or more of the following: At least six months of recent, direct, and proven experience in Nurse Case Management in an acute care setting. Experience with industry published standards of level of care (i.e. InterQual or Milliman, etc.). A Basic Life Support (BLS) certificate. Experience working with diverse, underserved populations. 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: Identify problem situations or patient care issues; analyze, interpret, advise and consult with staff and other health care professionals to provide high quality, contemporary care. Interpret and modify the system of patient care delivered by evaluating and reviewing standard practices and initiating new procedures. Provide consultation and guidance to all levels of the nursing staff pertinent to patient care problems within the field of specialty. Advise the nursing staff in the establishment and maintenance of records of treatments given and the related progress of each patient for the purpose of analyzing patterns, synthesizing actions and evaluating patient care plans. 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. 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. Formulate, and/or collaborate with other health care practitioners to identify relevant clinical problems and conduct research to bring about their resolution. 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. Prepare formal and informal descriptive articles in the specialty area for publication in national periodicals or for use in staff meetings. Serve as role model and resource person for staff and members of the interdisciplinary team. Perform related duties as assigned. Qualifications 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. Case Management Nurse - Must have knowledge of and verifiable experience in initiating and coordinating complex discharge plans, appeals for acute days and clinical denials and criteria for lower level license care. Must have experience with interpretation and application of health industry utilization review criteria. If designated for acute in-patient psychiatry, must have knowledge and verifiable experience in psychiatric patient treatment trajectory and the respective utilization review criteria. 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. Application/Examination Open and Promotional. Anyone may apply. 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. A resume will not be accepted as a substitute for the required information and supplemental questions in the online application. Responses to the supplemental questions must be submitted to be considered for this position. 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 will 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 based solely on the information provided in the application materials. Because of this screening process, all 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" button above or below. If you are not on the County's website, please go to https://jobs.smcgov.org/ to apply. Online applications must be received by the Human Resources Department before midnight on the final filing date. 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. 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 At the County of San Mateo, we take pride in the way our employees bring together their diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to serve our community's needs. The County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Analyst: Carolyn Burns (111620) (Clinical Nurse - F011)
Description Note: This recruitment schedule was amended on December 7, 2020 to extend the Final Filing Date. This recruitment has been changed to "Continuous." San Mateo Medical Center is currently seeking one Full-Time Case Management Nurse to focus on Utilization Review and Discharge Planning. 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 people who actively support and encourage each other's success. If you are ready to open new doors for your career, join us today! The Case Management Nurse will manage patient admission and ongoing stay reviews for patients with chronic or complicated medical conditions; work closely with patients and their loved ones and interdisciplinary team to evaluate patients' needs and come up with a comprehensive discharge plan that speaks to their preferences and goals; oversee appeals with third-party payors; and initiate and coordinate complex discharge plans. The incumbent will be responsible for retrospective and concurrent Utilization Review activities and for monitoring documentation, accuracy, and clinical compliance, in accordance with State and Federal regulations. In conjunction with other members of the health care team, the Case Management Nurse is accountable for timely coordination of quality health care services to meet the patient's health care needs across the continuum of care. This position requires knowledge of the development stages, as services are provided to infant, children, adolescent, pediatric, adult, and geriatric populations. The ideal candidate will possess one or more of the following: At least six months of recent, direct, and proven experience in Nurse Case Management in an acute care setting. Experience with industry published standards of level of care (i.e. InterQual or Milliman, etc.). A Basic Life Support (BLS) certificate. Experience working with diverse, underserved populations. 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: Identify problem situations or patient care issues; analyze, interpret, advise and consult with staff and other health care professionals to provide high quality, contemporary care. Interpret and modify the system of patient care delivered by evaluating and reviewing standard practices and initiating new procedures. Provide consultation and guidance to all levels of the nursing staff pertinent to patient care problems within the field of specialty. Advise the nursing staff in the establishment and maintenance of records of treatments given and the related progress of each patient for the purpose of analyzing patterns, synthesizing actions and evaluating patient care plans. 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. 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. Formulate, and/or collaborate with other health care practitioners to identify relevant clinical problems and conduct research to bring about their resolution. 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. Prepare formal and informal descriptive articles in the specialty area for publication in national periodicals or for use in staff meetings. Serve as role model and resource person for staff and members of the interdisciplinary team. Perform related duties as assigned. Qualifications 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. Case Management Nurse - Must have knowledge of and verifiable experience in initiating and coordinating complex discharge plans, appeals for acute days and clinical denials and criteria for lower level license care. Must have experience with interpretation and application of health industry utilization review criteria. If designated for acute in-patient psychiatry, must have knowledge and verifiable experience in psychiatric patient treatment trajectory and the respective utilization review criteria. 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. Application/Examination Open and Promotional. Anyone may apply. 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. A resume will not be accepted as a substitute for the required information and supplemental questions in the online application. Responses to the supplemental questions must be submitted to be considered for this position. 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 will 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 based solely on the information provided in the application materials. Because of this screening process, all 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" button above or below. If you are not on the County's website, please go to https://jobs.smcgov.org/ to apply. Online applications must be received by the Human Resources Department before midnight on the final filing date. 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. 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 At the County of San Mateo, we take pride in the way our employees bring together their diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to serve our community's needs. The County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Analyst: Carolyn Burns (111620) (Clinical Nurse - F011)
County of San Mateo, CA
Redwood City, CA, United States
Description San Mateo Medical Center is currently seeking one Full-Time Extra Help Case Management Nurse to focus on Utilization Review and Discharge Planning . 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 people who actively support and encourage each other's success. If you are ready to open new doors for your career, join us today! The Case Management Nurse will manage patient admission and ongoing stay reviews for patients with chronic or complicated medical conditions; work closely with patients and their loved ones and interdisciplinary team to evaluate patients' needs and come up with a comprehensive discharge plan that speaks to their preferences and goals; oversee appeals with third-party payors; and initiate and coordinate complex discharge plans. The incumbent will be responsible for retrospective and concurrent Utilization Review activities and for monitoring documentation, accuracy, and clinical compliance, in accordance with State and Federal regulations. In conjunction with other members of the health care team, the Case Management Nurse is accountable for timely coordination of quality health care services to meet the patient's health care needs across the continuum of care. This position requires knowledge of the development stages, as services are provided to infant, children, adolescent, pediatric, adult, and geriatric populations. The ideal candidate will possess one or more of the following: At least six months of recent, direct, and proven experience in Nurse Case Management in an acute care setting. Experience with industry published standards of level of care (i.e. InterQual or Milliman, etc.). A Basic Life Support (BLS) certificate. Experience working with diverse, underserved populations. NOTE: This list will be used for extra-help hire only. 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: Identify problem situations or patient care issues; analyze, interpret, advise and consult with staff and other health care professionals to provide high quality, contemporary care. Interpret and modify the system of patient care delivered by evaluating and reviewing standard practices and initiating new procedures. Provide consultation and guidance to all levels of the nursing staff pertinent to patient care problems within the field of specialty. Advise the nursing staff in the establishment and maintenance of records of treatments given and the related progress of each patient for the purpose of analyzing patterns, synthesizing actions and evaluating patient care plans. 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. 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. Formulate, and/or collaborate with other health care practitioners to identify relevant clinical problems and conduct research to bring about their resolution. 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. Prepare formal and informal descriptive articles in the specialty area for publication in national periodicals or for use in staff meetings. 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; and 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; and 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. Case Management Nurse - Must have knowledge of and verifiable experience in initiating and coordinating complex discharge plans, appeals for acute days and clinical denials and criteria for lower level license care. Must have experience with interpretation and application of health industry utilization review criteria. If designated for acute in-patient psychiatry, must have knowledge and verifiable experience in psychiatric patient treatment trajectory and the respective utilization review criteria. Application/Examination If you are interested in being considered for this extra help position, the following materials must be electronically submitted in a Word or PDF format. Cover letter Resumé Responses to these supplemental questions: 1. Possession of a current California license as a Registered Nurse is required to qualify for this recruitment. Do you possess a current California license as a Registered Nurse? (Please include your license number. A "No" answer will disqualify you from this recruitment.) Yes No 2. Describe your experience in Utilization Review/Discharge Planning as a Registered Nurse , specifically your experience in initiating and coordinating complex discharge plans, appeals for acute days and clinical denials and criteria for lower level license care, as well as your experience with interpretation and application of health industry utilization review criteria. Include your years of experience and where this experience was gained. Be specific. 3. Describe a time when you managed an admission and ongoing stay review for a patient with chronic or complicated medical conditions. Please include who you worked with and involved in your evaluation of the patient's needs to come up with a comprehensive discharge plan. Be specific. 4. Provide a few examples of times you have collaborated with other departments while working on new operational protocols, procedures and departmental tasks. Who did you collaborate with, what were the situations, and what were the outcomes? Be specific. Please include the words "Case Management Nurse - Extra-Help " 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: Cathena Campbell, Clinical Services Manager II-Nursing, San Mateo Medical Center ccampbell1@smcgov.org Apply immediately. Resumés will be accepted until the position is filled. This posting is open on a continuous basis and selection may be made at any time within the process. Application materials will be reviewed as they are received and well-qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview. 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, writing sample, graphic design sample(s) and a resume) will not be considered. At the County of San Mateo, we take pride in the way our employees bring together their diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to serve our community's needs. The County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
Description San Mateo Medical Center is currently seeking one Full-Time Extra Help Case Management Nurse to focus on Utilization Review and Discharge Planning . 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 people who actively support and encourage each other's success. If you are ready to open new doors for your career, join us today! The Case Management Nurse will manage patient admission and ongoing stay reviews for patients with chronic or complicated medical conditions; work closely with patients and their loved ones and interdisciplinary team to evaluate patients' needs and come up with a comprehensive discharge plan that speaks to their preferences and goals; oversee appeals with third-party payors; and initiate and coordinate complex discharge plans. The incumbent will be responsible for retrospective and concurrent Utilization Review activities and for monitoring documentation, accuracy, and clinical compliance, in accordance with State and Federal regulations. In conjunction with other members of the health care team, the Case Management Nurse is accountable for timely coordination of quality health care services to meet the patient's health care needs across the continuum of care. This position requires knowledge of the development stages, as services are provided to infant, children, adolescent, pediatric, adult, and geriatric populations. The ideal candidate will possess one or more of the following: At least six months of recent, direct, and proven experience in Nurse Case Management in an acute care setting. Experience with industry published standards of level of care (i.e. InterQual or Milliman, etc.). A Basic Life Support (BLS) certificate. Experience working with diverse, underserved populations. NOTE: This list will be used for extra-help hire only. 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: Identify problem situations or patient care issues; analyze, interpret, advise and consult with staff and other health care professionals to provide high quality, contemporary care. Interpret and modify the system of patient care delivered by evaluating and reviewing standard practices and initiating new procedures. Provide consultation and guidance to all levels of the nursing staff pertinent to patient care problems within the field of specialty. Advise the nursing staff in the establishment and maintenance of records of treatments given and the related progress of each patient for the purpose of analyzing patterns, synthesizing actions and evaluating patient care plans. 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. 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. Formulate, and/or collaborate with other health care practitioners to identify relevant clinical problems and conduct research to bring about their resolution. 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. Prepare formal and informal descriptive articles in the specialty area for publication in national periodicals or for use in staff meetings. 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; and 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; and 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. Case Management Nurse - Must have knowledge of and verifiable experience in initiating and coordinating complex discharge plans, appeals for acute days and clinical denials and criteria for lower level license care. Must have experience with interpretation and application of health industry utilization review criteria. If designated for acute in-patient psychiatry, must have knowledge and verifiable experience in psychiatric patient treatment trajectory and the respective utilization review criteria. Application/Examination If you are interested in being considered for this extra help position, the following materials must be electronically submitted in a Word or PDF format. Cover letter Resumé Responses to these supplemental questions: 1. Possession of a current California license as a Registered Nurse is required to qualify for this recruitment. Do you possess a current California license as a Registered Nurse? (Please include your license number. A "No" answer will disqualify you from this recruitment.) Yes No 2. Describe your experience in Utilization Review/Discharge Planning as a Registered Nurse , specifically your experience in initiating and coordinating complex discharge plans, appeals for acute days and clinical denials and criteria for lower level license care, as well as your experience with interpretation and application of health industry utilization review criteria. Include your years of experience and where this experience was gained. Be specific. 3. Describe a time when you managed an admission and ongoing stay review for a patient with chronic or complicated medical conditions. Please include who you worked with and involved in your evaluation of the patient's needs to come up with a comprehensive discharge plan. Be specific. 4. Provide a few examples of times you have collaborated with other departments while working on new operational protocols, procedures and departmental tasks. Who did you collaborate with, what were the situations, and what were the outcomes? Be specific. Please include the words "Case Management Nurse - Extra-Help " 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: Cathena Campbell, Clinical Services Manager II-Nursing, San Mateo Medical Center ccampbell1@smcgov.org Apply immediately. Resumés will be accepted until the position is filled. This posting is open on a continuous basis and selection may be made at any time within the process. Application materials will be reviewed as they are received and well-qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview. 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, writing sample, graphic design sample(s) and a resume) will not be considered. At the County of San Mateo, we take pride in the way our employees bring together their diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to serve our community's needs. The County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
County of San Mateo, CA
Redwood City, CA, United States
Description Note: This recruitment schedule was amended on October 14, 2020 to extend the Final Filing Date. This recruitment has been changed to "Continuous." Note: This job announcement has been amended on October 6, 2020 to extend the closing date to October 13, 2020 at 11:59 p.m. PST. Note: This job announcement has been amended on September 29, 2020 to extend the closing date to October 6, 2020 at 11:59 p.m. PST. Note: This job announcement has been amended on September 22, 2020 to extend the closing date to September 29, 2020 at 11:59 p.m. PST. Note: This job announcement has been amended on September 14, 2020 to extend the closing date to September 22, 2020 at 11:59 p.m. PST. Note: This job announcement has been amended on September 8, 2020 to extend the closing date to September 15, 2020 at 11:59 p.m. PST. The County of San Mateo'sHuman Services Agency, Children and Family Services Branch is seeking well-qualified and motivated individuals for the position of Psychiatric Social Worker (PSW). Under general supervision, PSWs provide therapeutic counseling and support services to children and families connected to the child welfare system and individual and group therapeutic counseling and case management services to clients having basic and/or severe emotional, family, and/or social adjustment problems. Current vacancies include: 2 vacancies in the Child and Adolescent Needs and Strengths/Child Family Team (CANS/CFT) assignment 1 vacancy in the Foster Family Agency (FFA) assignment The CANS/CFT PSW completes or assists in gathering information for the State required Child and Adolescent Needs and Strengths (CANS) assessment for children and families involved in the child welfare system. This position works collaboratively with the CFS social worker and BHRS clinician to create a client-focused clinical needs and services plan. This role is also responsible for facilitating the Child and Family Team meetings to ensure that clients are actively involved in every aspect of their child welfare case, mental health treatment and service planning. In addition, this position may also provide short-term mental health and case management services to clients in the child welfare system. The FFA PSW is responsible for coordinating and monitoring the mental health services for the children in the FFA therapeutic program; coordinating, facilitating, and creating the individual needs and services plans for the youth; providing therapeutic support services to the youth and resource parent; and developing and coordinating the monthly foster parent trainings. The FFA PSW also assists with the recruitment, admission, and retention of SMC FFA resource homes referred to the program. CFS operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Services are based on client need and availability. Staff may be required to work evenings, weekends and holidays. The ideal candidate will possess: Experience delivering behavioral health services to children exhibiting challenging behaviors due to trauma. Solid clinical treatment, assessment, diagnostic and evaluation skills working with a youth population. Knowledge of principles, techniques and trends in counseling, psychotherapy, clinical case management, crisis management, as well as trauma-informed child abuse treatment and other evidence-based practices. Knowledge of the CANS tool and CFT practices. Experience working with youth with complex issues involving abuse and neglect, trauma, behavioral health, and substance use. Experience facilitating collaborative meetings with clients and partners. Experience conducting individual, group, and family therapy. Solid documentation skills:progress notes, assessments, needs and service plans, etc. Experience providing field-based services. Collaboration and coordination of services with other providers. Experience working with multi-cultural clients and staff from a trauma-informed perspective, including ensuring services provided are culturally-relevant and involve the child and family's participation to nurture the child's well-being. Experience establishing and maintaining effective work relationships. Effectiveoral andwritten communication skills. SALARY PSW/MFT II: $7,472.26 - $9,340.75/month NOTE: The eligible listgenerated from this recruitment may be used to fill future extra-help, term, unclassified,and regular classifiedvacancies. Examples Of Duties Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: 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 for and modify plans on a quarterly basis. Conduct home or school visits. Provide 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 psychotherapeutic, psychosocial and psychoeducational modalities. Provide linkage and referral to other county and community services. Coordinate client transitions into services and discharges from treatment. Complete progress notes for all services provided according to established documentation timeline. Collect and evaluate medical or psychosocial data such as case histories, behavior patterns and family relationships of clients. Work as a part of a multi-disciplinary clinical team. Provide consultation and education services. Perform related duties as assigned. Qualifications Licensure/Certification: PSW II - current California license as a Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or 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 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 Open. Anyone may apply. Responses to the supplemental questions must be submitted in addition to our regular employment application. The examination process will consist of an application screening 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 on the " Apply" button. If you are not on the County's website, please go to https://jobs.smcgov.org/ to apply. Online applications must be received by the Human Resources Department before midnight on the final filing date. ~Tentative Recruitment Dates~ Final Filing Date: Tuesday, TBD Application Screening: TBD Panel Interview: TBD At the County of San Mateo, we take pride in the way our employees bring together their diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to serve our community's needs. The County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. HR Contact:Arlene Cahill (08252020) (PSW II and MFT II - G035/G040 G120/G121)
Description Note: This recruitment schedule was amended on October 14, 2020 to extend the Final Filing Date. This recruitment has been changed to "Continuous." Note: This job announcement has been amended on October 6, 2020 to extend the closing date to October 13, 2020 at 11:59 p.m. PST. Note: This job announcement has been amended on September 29, 2020 to extend the closing date to October 6, 2020 at 11:59 p.m. PST. Note: This job announcement has been amended on September 22, 2020 to extend the closing date to September 29, 2020 at 11:59 p.m. PST. Note: This job announcement has been amended on September 14, 2020 to extend the closing date to September 22, 2020 at 11:59 p.m. PST. Note: This job announcement has been amended on September 8, 2020 to extend the closing date to September 15, 2020 at 11:59 p.m. PST. The County of San Mateo'sHuman Services Agency, Children and Family Services Branch is seeking well-qualified and motivated individuals for the position of Psychiatric Social Worker (PSW). Under general supervision, PSWs provide therapeutic counseling and support services to children and families connected to the child welfare system and individual and group therapeutic counseling and case management services to clients having basic and/or severe emotional, family, and/or social adjustment problems. Current vacancies include: 2 vacancies in the Child and Adolescent Needs and Strengths/Child Family Team (CANS/CFT) assignment 1 vacancy in the Foster Family Agency (FFA) assignment The CANS/CFT PSW completes or assists in gathering information for the State required Child and Adolescent Needs and Strengths (CANS) assessment for children and families involved in the child welfare system. This position works collaboratively with the CFS social worker and BHRS clinician to create a client-focused clinical needs and services plan. This role is also responsible for facilitating the Child and Family Team meetings to ensure that clients are actively involved in every aspect of their child welfare case, mental health treatment and service planning. In addition, this position may also provide short-term mental health and case management services to clients in the child welfare system. The FFA PSW is responsible for coordinating and monitoring the mental health services for the children in the FFA therapeutic program; coordinating, facilitating, and creating the individual needs and services plans for the youth; providing therapeutic support services to the youth and resource parent; and developing and coordinating the monthly foster parent trainings. The FFA PSW also assists with the recruitment, admission, and retention of SMC FFA resource homes referred to the program. CFS operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Services are based on client need and availability. Staff may be required to work evenings, weekends and holidays. The ideal candidate will possess: Experience delivering behavioral health services to children exhibiting challenging behaviors due to trauma. Solid clinical treatment, assessment, diagnostic and evaluation skills working with a youth population. Knowledge of principles, techniques and trends in counseling, psychotherapy, clinical case management, crisis management, as well as trauma-informed child abuse treatment and other evidence-based practices. Knowledge of the CANS tool and CFT practices. Experience working with youth with complex issues involving abuse and neglect, trauma, behavioral health, and substance use. Experience facilitating collaborative meetings with clients and partners. Experience conducting individual, group, and family therapy. Solid documentation skills:progress notes, assessments, needs and service plans, etc. Experience providing field-based services. Collaboration and coordination of services with other providers. Experience working with multi-cultural clients and staff from a trauma-informed perspective, including ensuring services provided are culturally-relevant and involve the child and family's participation to nurture the child's well-being. Experience establishing and maintaining effective work relationships. Effectiveoral andwritten communication skills. SALARY PSW/MFT II: $7,472.26 - $9,340.75/month NOTE: The eligible listgenerated from this recruitment may be used to fill future extra-help, term, unclassified,and regular classifiedvacancies. Examples Of Duties Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: 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 for and modify plans on a quarterly basis. Conduct home or school visits. Provide 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 psychotherapeutic, psychosocial and psychoeducational modalities. Provide linkage and referral to other county and community services. Coordinate client transitions into services and discharges from treatment. Complete progress notes for all services provided according to established documentation timeline. Collect and evaluate medical or psychosocial data such as case histories, behavior patterns and family relationships of clients. Work as a part of a multi-disciplinary clinical team. Provide consultation and education services. Perform related duties as assigned. Qualifications Licensure/Certification: PSW II - current California license as a Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or 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 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 Open. Anyone may apply. Responses to the supplemental questions must be submitted in addition to our regular employment application. The examination process will consist of an application screening 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 on the " Apply" button. If you are not on the County's website, please go to https://jobs.smcgov.org/ to apply. Online applications must be received by the Human Resources Department before midnight on the final filing date. ~Tentative Recruitment Dates~ Final Filing Date: Tuesday, TBD Application Screening: TBD Panel Interview: TBD At the County of San Mateo, we take pride in the way our employees bring together their diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to serve our community's needs. The County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. HR Contact:Arlene Cahill (08252020) (PSW II and MFT II - G035/G040 G120/G121)
County of San Mateo, CA
Redwood City, CA, United States
Description Note: This recruitment schedule was amended on April 22, 2020 to extend the Final Filing Date. This recruitment has been changed to "Continuous." Through growth and change, the San Mateo Medical Center remains committed to providing 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 Medical Center (SMMC), a 100-bed medical center, is part of an integrated care system with ambulatory clinics throughout the county. SMMC has been providing healthcare to our community and surrounding service area since 1930. We are currently seeking a motivated and professional nurse leader who will be responsible for developing, achieving, and maintaining departmental goals by focusing on the development of ambulatory peri-operative services. As Nurse Manager you will be responsible for managing operating suites, post-anesthesia care unit, endoscopy, short-stay unit, and the infusion center. Other assignments may be delegated by the Chief Nursing Officer. The selected candidate is expected to work collaboratively with other departmental and Nurse Managers across the continuum to promote a positive work environment and will be responsible for employee development, with an emphasis on evidence-based practice and education, supported by the Clinical Practice Council within the Shared Decision Making structure. The ideal candidate will: Possess five years of professional nursing experience with at least two years of progressive supervisory or management experience in surgical services. Possess proven leadership abilities, including management of others through an environment that promotes mutual trust, cooperation and transparency. Have a thorough understanding and working knowledge of the regulatory environment for surgical services, endoscopy services, and infusion center. Thrive in a leadership team that is focused on developing and sustaining a healthcare delivery system that targets the most underserved in our community. Experienced with electronic medical records. Certification with A.O.R.N. (Association of PeriOperative Registered Nurses). Graduate degree in Nursing or related field. PLEASE NOTE: On December 13, 2020, the salary for this position will increase by 3% which includes the 2% cost of living and 1% equity adjustments. 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: Organize, supervise, and monitor the provision of nursing care and/or related services within the surgical services. Participate in the development of goals, objectives, policies, procedures and priorities for clinical area. Prepare cost estimates and justifications for budget recommendations; monitor and control expenditures to ensure the accomplishment of objectives within an approved budget. Engage in operational and strategic planning for surgical services. Answer questions and provide information to the public; supervise the enforcement of applicable nursing standards, codes and regulations, as required. Provide staff assistance to higher level management on nursing or related issues. Select, supervise, train and evaluate clinical, professional, technical and clerical subordinates. Perform related duties as assigned. Qualifications Licensure/Certification: Possession of a valid California license as a Registered Nurse (R.N.). 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 professional nursing experience in an accredited hospital or clinic, of which at least one year included responsible supervisory experience, unless otherwise specified below in the additional qualifications. Two years of the required experience must have been in perioperative nursing. Two years of the required experience must have been in acute care and surgical nursing and includes experience in infusion, including chemotherapy, telemetry, antibiotics, blood transfusions and pediatrics. Knowledge of: Nurse Practice Act. Principles and practices of nursing and clinical systems, including safety and infection control practices. Principles and practices of community health care including current trends in research, treatment, prevention, education and related services. Principles and practices of program management, including planning, implementation, and evaluation. Principles of budget preparation and monitoring. Principles of personnel training, supervision and evaluation. State and other regulatory requirements for assigned unit or program. Emergency Medical Services Act (EMS), relevant EMS regulations and functions, and public safety/law enforcement organizations, if assigned to EMS. Principles and practices of public health, public health nursing, epidemiology, communicable disease control and prevention, emergency preparedness response and environmental health, if assigned to disease control and prevention and public health nursing programs. Non-profit public/private entities, community/faith-based organizations and related state and federal agencies, as well target population for assigned program, if assigned to public health nursing programs. Treatment and intervention practices for acute psychiatric population, if assigned to psychiatric nursing. Third-party reimbursement systems, revenue streams, and other principles relevant to the financial management of operating rooms, if assigned to perioperative nursing. Skill/Ability to: Organize, direct, coordinate and evaluate nursing services that ensure quality patient care and conform to all prescribed standards. Work cooperatively with other County departments and public and private organizations, including private medical providers. Analyze service delivery problems accurately, develop recommendations and take appropriate action to resolve them. Develop, evaluate and maintain accurate records; prepare complex and detailed written reports, procedures and contracts. Communicate effectively with administrative, medical, professional, clinical and citizen groups. Train staff and coordinate activities of contractors, volunteer groups and staff, as appropriate. Conduct field public health investigations; administer immunizations, TB skin tests, and chemoprophylaxis; and perform venipuncture and collect diagnostic specimen, if assigned to disease control and prevention and public health nursing programs. Maintain medical stability of acute and chronic conditions in a 24/7, non-medical setting, if assigned to correctional health nursing. Lead multi-disciplinary patient care conferences, if assigned to psychiatric nursing. Provide unit management and support during evening, off hours and weekends, if assigned to administration and designated as nursing supervisor. Surgical scheduling systems, if assigned to medical-surgical nursing. 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 will 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 based solely on the information provided in the application materials. Because of this screening process, all 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" button above or below. If you are not on the County's website, please go to https://jobs.smcgov.org/ to apply. Online applications must be received by the Human Resources Department before midnight on the final filing date. ~ TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE ~ 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. Apply immediately. This recruitment is open on a continuous basis and selections may be made at any time within the process. At the County of San Mateo, we take pride in the way our employees bring together their diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to serve our community's needs. The County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Analyst: Carolyn Burns (040120) (Clinical Services Manager I-Nursing - D144)
Description Note: This recruitment schedule was amended on April 22, 2020 to extend the Final Filing Date. This recruitment has been changed to "Continuous." Through growth and change, the San Mateo Medical Center remains committed to providing 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 Medical Center (SMMC), a 100-bed medical center, is part of an integrated care system with ambulatory clinics throughout the county. SMMC has been providing healthcare to our community and surrounding service area since 1930. We are currently seeking a motivated and professional nurse leader who will be responsible for developing, achieving, and maintaining departmental goals by focusing on the development of ambulatory peri-operative services. As Nurse Manager you will be responsible for managing operating suites, post-anesthesia care unit, endoscopy, short-stay unit, and the infusion center. Other assignments may be delegated by the Chief Nursing Officer. The selected candidate is expected to work collaboratively with other departmental and Nurse Managers across the continuum to promote a positive work environment and will be responsible for employee development, with an emphasis on evidence-based practice and education, supported by the Clinical Practice Council within the Shared Decision Making structure. The ideal candidate will: Possess five years of professional nursing experience with at least two years of progressive supervisory or management experience in surgical services. Possess proven leadership abilities, including management of others through an environment that promotes mutual trust, cooperation and transparency. Have a thorough understanding and working knowledge of the regulatory environment for surgical services, endoscopy services, and infusion center. Thrive in a leadership team that is focused on developing and sustaining a healthcare delivery system that targets the most underserved in our community. Experienced with electronic medical records. Certification with A.O.R.N. (Association of PeriOperative Registered Nurses). Graduate degree in Nursing or related field. PLEASE NOTE: On December 13, 2020, the salary for this position will increase by 3% which includes the 2% cost of living and 1% equity adjustments. 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: Organize, supervise, and monitor the provision of nursing care and/or related services within the surgical services. Participate in the development of goals, objectives, policies, procedures and priorities for clinical area. Prepare cost estimates and justifications for budget recommendations; monitor and control expenditures to ensure the accomplishment of objectives within an approved budget. Engage in operational and strategic planning for surgical services. Answer questions and provide information to the public; supervise the enforcement of applicable nursing standards, codes and regulations, as required. Provide staff assistance to higher level management on nursing or related issues. Select, supervise, train and evaluate clinical, professional, technical and clerical subordinates. Perform related duties as assigned. Qualifications Licensure/Certification: Possession of a valid California license as a Registered Nurse (R.N.). 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 professional nursing experience in an accredited hospital or clinic, of which at least one year included responsible supervisory experience, unless otherwise specified below in the additional qualifications. Two years of the required experience must have been in perioperative nursing. Two years of the required experience must have been in acute care and surgical nursing and includes experience in infusion, including chemotherapy, telemetry, antibiotics, blood transfusions and pediatrics. Knowledge of: Nurse Practice Act. Principles and practices of nursing and clinical systems, including safety and infection control practices. Principles and practices of community health care including current trends in research, treatment, prevention, education and related services. Principles and practices of program management, including planning, implementation, and evaluation. Principles of budget preparation and monitoring. Principles of personnel training, supervision and evaluation. State and other regulatory requirements for assigned unit or program. Emergency Medical Services Act (EMS), relevant EMS regulations and functions, and public safety/law enforcement organizations, if assigned to EMS. Principles and practices of public health, public health nursing, epidemiology, communicable disease control and prevention, emergency preparedness response and environmental health, if assigned to disease control and prevention and public health nursing programs. Non-profit public/private entities, community/faith-based organizations and related state and federal agencies, as well target population for assigned program, if assigned to public health nursing programs. Treatment and intervention practices for acute psychiatric population, if assigned to psychiatric nursing. Third-party reimbursement systems, revenue streams, and other principles relevant to the financial management of operating rooms, if assigned to perioperative nursing. Skill/Ability to: Organize, direct, coordinate and evaluate nursing services that ensure quality patient care and conform to all prescribed standards. Work cooperatively with other County departments and public and private organizations, including private medical providers. Analyze service delivery problems accurately, develop recommendations and take appropriate action to resolve them. Develop, evaluate and maintain accurate records; prepare complex and detailed written reports, procedures and contracts. Communicate effectively with administrative, medical, professional, clinical and citizen groups. Train staff and coordinate activities of contractors, volunteer groups and staff, as appropriate. Conduct field public health investigations; administer immunizations, TB skin tests, and chemoprophylaxis; and perform venipuncture and collect diagnostic specimen, if assigned to disease control and prevention and public health nursing programs. Maintain medical stability of acute and chronic conditions in a 24/7, non-medical setting, if assigned to correctional health nursing. Lead multi-disciplinary patient care conferences, if assigned to psychiatric nursing. Provide unit management and support during evening, off hours and weekends, if assigned to administration and designated as nursing supervisor. Surgical scheduling systems, if assigned to medical-surgical nursing. 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 will 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 based solely on the information provided in the application materials. Because of this screening process, all 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" button above or below. If you are not on the County's website, please go to https://jobs.smcgov.org/ to apply. Online applications must be received by the Human Resources Department before midnight on the final filing date. ~ TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE ~ 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. Apply immediately. This recruitment is open on a continuous basis and selections may be made at any time within the process. At the County of San Mateo, we take pride in the way our employees bring together their diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to serve our community's needs. The County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Analyst: Carolyn Burns (040120) (Clinical Services Manager I-Nursing - D144)
County of San Mateo, CA
Redwood City, CA, United States
Description Note: This recruitment schedule was amended on March 10, 2020 to extend the Final Filing Date. This recruitment has been changed to "Continuous." San Mateo County Health's Behavioral Health and Recovery Services (BHRS) Division has exciting opportunities for three experienced psychiatric nurses to work in Behavioral Health and Recovery Services as members of one of our interdisciplinary teams. Community Mental Health Nurses provide psychiatric assessment, and treatment planning, care coordination, medication therapy and individual, group and family counseling. Our nurses work with acute hospitals and community resources to coordinate clients' clinical care and recovery services. Two of the positions are within one of our five outpatient regional clinics within County of San Mateo, providing services for adult clients with serious mental illness, co-occurring disorders and complex medical conditions. The third position is in Total Wellness, an integrated behavioral health and primary care program. We have one full time vacancy in our adult outpatient clinic for the Northern region of the County, North County Clinic, in Daly City. North County Clinic is the largest of our five regional outpatient clinics. A second full time vacancy is in our adult outpatient, Coastside Clinic in Half Moon Bay. Coastside Clinic serves clients from El Granada to Pescadero and is unique in that it provides services to a rural part of the county, serving a large Spanish Speaking population and a large migrant farm worker population and their families. The third full time vacancy is in Total Wellness , our integrated behavioral health and primary care program. The ideal candidates will possess: Master's degree in Psychiatric Nursing is preferred but not required. Skill in establishing and maintaining productive working relationships with families and consumers. Knowledge of current psychiatric nursing practice 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. Experience in providing individual and group skill-based psycho-education. Experience working in an outpatient community mental health setting. Experience working within a multi-disciplinary team as a direct service provider. Minimum of one-year experience in outpatient community mental health setting is required. Bilingual Spanish skills preferred. Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Perform initial intake assessments, formulate diagnoses and develop client's treatment plan. Provide case management and/or care coordination 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 relatives, care givers, and other personnel involved in the care of the patient 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. Total Wellness (TW) aims to reduce disparities in access to health care for people with mental illness and alcohol and drug addictions, as well as improve their physical health outcomes through chronic disease prevention, early intervention, health care coordination, and disease management strategies. The (TW) Community Mental Health Nurse will work with a multidisciplinary team of medical and behavioral health professionals, community workers, and others to improve health outcomes of BHRS consumers. General supervision of the Community Mental Health Nurse will be provided by the Total Wellness Supervising Mental Health Clinician. Additional Duties and responsibilities for the Total Wellness Community Mental Health Nurse include, but are not limited to, the following: The primary liaison between the Primary Care Providers and the BHRS clinic and contract staff who are providing services for the enrolled client. Communicate formally and informally about client needs and progress. Participate as indicated in staff meetings and case conferences about enrolled clients. Provide appropriate documentation in client's BHRS medical record for purposes of communication and claiming. Wherever possible and appropriate, establish relationships with enrolled clients as lead health coach/clinician. Perform initial baseline assessments and progress report interviews for enrolled clients. Take lead role in encounter data collection, analysis, and reporting out. Design and implement client education programs, including medication education, weight management, smoking cessation, nutrition, sleep management, and diabetes care. Support other staff in implementing client education programs listed above Help establish and monitor client's wellness plans through assessment, development, activation, and evaluation. Work with clients on an individual or group basis on integrating health and wellness plans into their lifestyles. Work with clients to adhere to appointment schedules, screening protocols, and treatment regimens. Be available to screen or triage ongoing client requests for services by primary care providers. Provide consultation and direction to Peer Wellness Coaches. NOTE: The eligible list generated from this recruitment may be used to fill future extra-help, term, unclassified, and regular classified vacancies. Qualifications Education: Bachelor's degree in Nursing. Experience: One year of nursing experience in outpatient community mental health setting. 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: Provide individual and group skill-based psychoeducation. Work in an outpatient community mental health setting and within a multidisciplinary team as a direct service provider. Engage, establish and maintain productive working relationships with families and consumers. 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. Speak effectively before groups. Application/Examination Open & Promotional. Anyone may apply. Current County of San Mateo and County of San Mateo 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 will 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 based solely on the information provided in the application materials. Because of this screening process, all applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination . All examinations will be given in County of San Mateo, California, and applicants must participate at their own expense. IMPORTANT : Applications for this position will only be accepted online. If you are currently on the County's website, you may click the "Apply" button above. If you are not on the County's website, please go to https://jobs.smcgov.org/ to apply. Online applications must be received by the Human Resources Department before midnight on the final filing date. 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. Apply immediately. This recruitment is open on a continuous basis and selections may be made at any time within the process. ~TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE~ Deadline to Apply: "Continuous" Application Screening: TBD Combined Panel/Department Interviews: TBD At the County of San Mateo, we take pride in the way our employees bring together their diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to serve our community's needs. The County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Analyst: Carolyn Burns (021820) (Community Mental Health Nurse - F049)
Description Note: This recruitment schedule was amended on March 10, 2020 to extend the Final Filing Date. This recruitment has been changed to "Continuous." San Mateo County Health's Behavioral Health and Recovery Services (BHRS) Division has exciting opportunities for three experienced psychiatric nurses to work in Behavioral Health and Recovery Services as members of one of our interdisciplinary teams. Community Mental Health Nurses provide psychiatric assessment, and treatment planning, care coordination, medication therapy and individual, group and family counseling. Our nurses work with acute hospitals and community resources to coordinate clients' clinical care and recovery services. Two of the positions are within one of our five outpatient regional clinics within County of San Mateo, providing services for adult clients with serious mental illness, co-occurring disorders and complex medical conditions. The third position is in Total Wellness, an integrated behavioral health and primary care program. We have one full time vacancy in our adult outpatient clinic for the Northern region of the County, North County Clinic, in Daly City. North County Clinic is the largest of our five regional outpatient clinics. A second full time vacancy is in our adult outpatient, Coastside Clinic in Half Moon Bay. Coastside Clinic serves clients from El Granada to Pescadero and is unique in that it provides services to a rural part of the county, serving a large Spanish Speaking population and a large migrant farm worker population and their families. The third full time vacancy is in Total Wellness , our integrated behavioral health and primary care program. The ideal candidates will possess: Master's degree in Psychiatric Nursing is preferred but not required. Skill in establishing and maintaining productive working relationships with families and consumers. Knowledge of current psychiatric nursing practice 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. Experience in providing individual and group skill-based psycho-education. Experience working in an outpatient community mental health setting. Experience working within a multi-disciplinary team as a direct service provider. Minimum of one-year experience in outpatient community mental health setting is required. Bilingual Spanish skills preferred. Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Perform initial intake assessments, formulate diagnoses and develop client's treatment plan. Provide case management and/or care coordination 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 relatives, care givers, and other personnel involved in the care of the patient 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. Total Wellness (TW) aims to reduce disparities in access to health care for people with mental illness and alcohol and drug addictions, as well as improve their physical health outcomes through chronic disease prevention, early intervention, health care coordination, and disease management strategies. The (TW) Community Mental Health Nurse will work with a multidisciplinary team of medical and behavioral health professionals, community workers, and others to improve health outcomes of BHRS consumers. General supervision of the Community Mental Health Nurse will be provided by the Total Wellness Supervising Mental Health Clinician. Additional Duties and responsibilities for the Total Wellness Community Mental Health Nurse include, but are not limited to, the following: The primary liaison between the Primary Care Providers and the BHRS clinic and contract staff who are providing services for the enrolled client. Communicate formally and informally about client needs and progress. Participate as indicated in staff meetings and case conferences about enrolled clients. Provide appropriate documentation in client's BHRS medical record for purposes of communication and claiming. Wherever possible and appropriate, establish relationships with enrolled clients as lead health coach/clinician. Perform initial baseline assessments and progress report interviews for enrolled clients. Take lead role in encounter data collection, analysis, and reporting out. Design and implement client education programs, including medication education, weight management, smoking cessation, nutrition, sleep management, and diabetes care. Support other staff in implementing client education programs listed above Help establish and monitor client's wellness plans through assessment, development, activation, and evaluation. Work with clients on an individual or group basis on integrating health and wellness plans into their lifestyles. Work with clients to adhere to appointment schedules, screening protocols, and treatment regimens. Be available to screen or triage ongoing client requests for services by primary care providers. Provide consultation and direction to Peer Wellness Coaches. NOTE: The eligible list generated from this recruitment may be used to fill future extra-help, term, unclassified, and regular classified vacancies. Qualifications Education: Bachelor's degree in Nursing. Experience: One year of nursing experience in outpatient community mental health setting. 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: Provide individual and group skill-based psychoeducation. Work in an outpatient community mental health setting and within a multidisciplinary team as a direct service provider. Engage, establish and maintain productive working relationships with families and consumers. 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. Speak effectively before groups. Application/Examination Open & Promotional. Anyone may apply. Current County of San Mateo and County of San Mateo 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 will 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 based solely on the information provided in the application materials. Because of this screening process, all applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination . All examinations will be given in County of San Mateo, California, and applicants must participate at their own expense. IMPORTANT : Applications for this position will only be accepted online. If you are currently on the County's website, you may click the "Apply" button above. If you are not on the County's website, please go to https://jobs.smcgov.org/ to apply. Online applications must be received by the Human Resources Department before midnight on the final filing date. 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. Apply immediately. This recruitment is open on a continuous basis and selections may be made at any time within the process. ~TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE~ Deadline to Apply: "Continuous" Application Screening: TBD Combined Panel/Department Interviews: TBD At the County of San Mateo, we take pride in the way our employees bring together their diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to serve our community's needs. The County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Analyst: Carolyn Burns (021820) (Community Mental Health Nurse - F049)
County of San Mateo, CA
Redwood City, CA, United States
Description The Superior Court of California, County of San Mateo, is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Court Interpreter (Spanish-Speaking). The primary 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. Important: 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 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,SEIUorAFSCMErepresented 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. If you are not on the County's website, please go to https://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 any time. 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 Superior Court of California, San Mateo County is an Equal Opportunity Employer Analyst: Chet Overstreet (05152020) (Court Interpreter - X065)
Description The Superior Court of California, County of San Mateo, is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Court Interpreter (Spanish-Speaking). The primary 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. Important: 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 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,SEIUorAFSCMErepresented 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. If you are not on the County's website, please go to https://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 any time. 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 Superior Court of California, San Mateo County is an Equal Opportunity Employer Analyst: Chet Overstreet (05152020) (Court Interpreter - X065)
County of San Mateo, CA
Redwood City, CA, United States
Description The Superior Court of California, County of San Mateo is seeking qualified candidates for multiple full-time Court Reporter positions. The court's mission is to apply the law fairly to protect individual freedom and to promote the welfare of the people. Join us in meeting our goal of continuing to find innovative ways to conduct business and provide essential court services to our community. Apply today! Court Reporters stenotype a verbatim record of courtroom proceedings and provide general support to the assigned judge related to the official record. Court Reporters work in any court department, including but not limited to, arraignment calendars, family law, civil and criminal trials, law and motion, juvenile, and preliminary hearings, in any of the court's three locations throughout San Mateo County. The ideal candidate for the Court Reporter position has experience transcribing a full range of courtroom proceedings, is familiar with real time reporting, and possesses excellent written and verbal communication skills. Certification and/or experience with real time reporting is highly desired. The Court offers differential pay of 10% for employees with real time state certification or 5% for real time court certification. Please visit http://www.sanmateocourt.org/ for more information on our organization. NOTE: The eligible list generated from this recruitment may be used to fill future extra-help and regular classified vacancies. Examples Of Duties Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Attend courtroom sessions to record court proceedings Prepare verbatim transcripts of court proceedings including testimony, objections, rulings, pleas, and sentences Read aloud Court reporting notes at the request of the Court Certify the accuracy of Court transcripts Prepare indexes of witnesses and exhibits and file official transcripts with the Court Operate a variety of office equipment including computers and printers Respond to requests and inquiries from litigants Perform related duties as assigned Qualifications Licensure/Certification: Valid Certified Shorthand Reporter License issued by the State of California. Education and Experience: Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. Knowledge of: Methods and techniques of courtroom procedures Laws, regulations, and judicial procedures related to court reporting Legal, medical, professional, and technical terminology used in a courtroom setting Records management practices and procedures, including indexing and cross-indexing Correct English usage, including grammar, spelling, and punctuation Principles and techniques for dealing with the public, often when relations may be strained Skill/Ability to: Transcribe a full range of courtroom proceedings Operate courtroom stenotype equipment Use standard office equipment, such as a personal or on-line computer Organize and prioritize work, meet critical time deadlines, and coordinate multiple activities Deal tactfully and effectively with a variety of individuals Exercise initiative and sound independent judgment within established guidelines Organize and maintain accurate files and records Understand and carry out oral and written instructions Application/Examination Anyone may apply. This recruitment is being conducted by the County of San Mateo for the Superior Court of California, San Mateo County. This position is with the Superior Court of California, San Mateo County. Responses to the Training and Experience Evaluation 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 a scored relevant Training and Experience (T&E) evaluation based solely on the candidates' responses to the supplemental questions (weight: 100%). Candidates who receive a passing score on the T&E evaluation will be placed on an eligible list in rank order, determined by the score attained from the evaluation of the training and experience. The top candidates from the eligible list will be forwarded to the hiring department for an interview, which is the basis for final selection. Because of this screening process, 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. NOTE: The detailed information you provide in the supplemental questionnaire should be consistent with the information in your standard County application and resume. All information provided is subject to verification. 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 https://jobs.smcgov.org/ to apply. Online applications must be received by the Human Resources Department before midnight on the final filing date. Recruitment Schedule: This is a continuous recruitment. As applications are received they will be reviewed and the Training and Experience Evaluation will be scored. Interviews will be scheduled for those candidates who pass the Training and Experience Evaluation with high scores, indicating strong qualifications for the position. Because this is a continuous recruitment these positions could be filled at any time. We encourage to apply immediately in order to be considered for these excellent opportunities. The Superior Court of California, County of San Mateo is an Equal Opportunity Employer , and we encourage applications from candidates who will contribute to our diversity. Please Note: The County is conducting this recruitment for the Superior Court. This position is with the Superior Court of California. Analyst: Chet Overstreet (02092021) (Court Reporter - X064)
Description The Superior Court of California, County of San Mateo is seeking qualified candidates for multiple full-time Court Reporter positions. The court's mission is to apply the law fairly to protect individual freedom and to promote the welfare of the people. Join us in meeting our goal of continuing to find innovative ways to conduct business and provide essential court services to our community. Apply today! Court Reporters stenotype a verbatim record of courtroom proceedings and provide general support to the assigned judge related to the official record. Court Reporters work in any court department, including but not limited to, arraignment calendars, family law, civil and criminal trials, law and motion, juvenile, and preliminary hearings, in any of the court's three locations throughout San Mateo County. The ideal candidate for the Court Reporter position has experience transcribing a full range of courtroom proceedings, is familiar with real time reporting, and possesses excellent written and verbal communication skills. Certification and/or experience with real time reporting is highly desired. The Court offers differential pay of 10% for employees with real time state certification or 5% for real time court certification. Please visit http://www.sanmateocourt.org/ for more information on our organization. NOTE: The eligible list generated from this recruitment may be used to fill future extra-help and regular classified vacancies. Examples Of Duties Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Attend courtroom sessions to record court proceedings Prepare verbatim transcripts of court proceedings including testimony, objections, rulings, pleas, and sentences Read aloud Court reporting notes at the request of the Court Certify the accuracy of Court transcripts Prepare indexes of witnesses and exhibits and file official transcripts with the Court Operate a variety of office equipment including computers and printers Respond to requests and inquiries from litigants Perform related duties as assigned Qualifications Licensure/Certification: Valid Certified Shorthand Reporter License issued by the State of California. Education and Experience: Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. Knowledge of: Methods and techniques of courtroom procedures Laws, regulations, and judicial procedures related to court reporting Legal, medical, professional, and technical terminology used in a courtroom setting Records management practices and procedures, including indexing and cross-indexing Correct English usage, including grammar, spelling, and punctuation Principles and techniques for dealing with the public, often when relations may be strained Skill/Ability to: Transcribe a full range of courtroom proceedings Operate courtroom stenotype equipment Use standard office equipment, such as a personal or on-line computer Organize and prioritize work, meet critical time deadlines, and coordinate multiple activities Deal tactfully and effectively with a variety of individuals Exercise initiative and sound independent judgment within established guidelines Organize and maintain accurate files and records Understand and carry out oral and written instructions Application/Examination Anyone may apply. This recruitment is being conducted by the County of San Mateo for the Superior Court of California, San Mateo County. This position is with the Superior Court of California, San Mateo County. Responses to the Training and Experience Evaluation 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 a scored relevant Training and Experience (T&E) evaluation based solely on the candidates' responses to the supplemental questions (weight: 100%). Candidates who receive a passing score on the T&E evaluation will be placed on an eligible list in rank order, determined by the score attained from the evaluation of the training and experience. The top candidates from the eligible list will be forwarded to the hiring department for an interview, which is the basis for final selection. Because of this screening process, 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. NOTE: The detailed information you provide in the supplemental questionnaire should be consistent with the information in your standard County application and resume. All information provided is subject to verification. 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 https://jobs.smcgov.org/ to apply. Online applications must be received by the Human Resources Department before midnight on the final filing date. Recruitment Schedule: This is a continuous recruitment. As applications are received they will be reviewed and the Training and Experience Evaluation will be scored. Interviews will be scheduled for those candidates who pass the Training and Experience Evaluation with high scores, indicating strong qualifications for the position. Because this is a continuous recruitment these positions could be filled at any time. We encourage to apply immediately in order to be considered for these excellent opportunities. The Superior Court of California, County of San Mateo is an Equal Opportunity Employer , and we encourage applications from candidates who will contribute to our diversity. Please Note: The County is conducting this recruitment for the Superior Court. This position is with the Superior Court of California. Analyst: Chet Overstreet (02092021) (Court Reporter - X064)
County of San Mateo, CA
Redwood City, CA, United States
Description Note: This recruitment schedule was amended on August 12, 2020to 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 andpart-time skilled Registered Nurses with proven Emergency Department experience for evening/night shifts. 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 providesemergency 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. Experience caring for patients with multiple co-morbidities. Experience working with diverse, underserved populations. 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: 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 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. Education and Experience: Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. 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. 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 will 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 based solely on the information provided in the application materials. Because of this screening process, all 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" button above or below. If you are not on the County's website, please go to https://jobs.smcgov.org/ to apply. Online applications must be received by the Human Resources Department before midnight on the final filing date. 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. Apply immediately. This recruitment is open on a continuous basis and selections may be made at any time within the process. ~Tentative Recruitment Schedule~ Deadline to Apply: Continuous At the County of San Mateo, we take pride in the way our employees bring together their diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to serve our community's needs. The County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Analyst: Carolyn Burns(072920) (Critical CareNurse - F022)
Description Note: This recruitment schedule was amended on August 12, 2020to 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 andpart-time skilled Registered Nurses with proven Emergency Department experience for evening/night shifts. 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 providesemergency 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. Experience caring for patients with multiple co-morbidities. Experience working with diverse, underserved populations. 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: 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 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. Education and Experience: Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. 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. 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 will 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 based solely on the information provided in the application materials. Because of this screening process, all 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" button above or below. If you are not on the County's website, please go to https://jobs.smcgov.org/ to apply. Online applications must be received by the Human Resources Department before midnight on the final filing date. 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. Apply immediately. This recruitment is open on a continuous basis and selections may be made at any time within the process. ~Tentative Recruitment Schedule~ Deadline to Apply: Continuous At the County of San Mateo, we take pride in the way our employees bring together their diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to serve our community's needs. The County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Analyst: Carolyn Burns(072920) (Critical CareNurse - F022)
County of San Mateo, CA
Redwood City, CA, United States
Description Note: This recruitment schedule was amended on June 25, 2019 to extend the Final Filing Date. This recruitment has been changed to "Continuous." San Mateo County Health's, San Mateo Medical Center has opportunities for experienced Critical Care nurses in our Intensive Care Unit. Under direction, the incumbents will perform varied professional nursing duties with primary emphasis on professional nursing care for hospital or 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 assigned clinical setting. Currently we have vacancies for three Regular part-time critical care nurses in the ICU (two 0.5 FTE, one Day Shift and one NOC Shift, and one 0.8 FTE Day Shift, as well as a variety of Relief). The ideal candidates will be 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. They will also have two years of experience working in acute care hospital units providing care to patients with serious, complex and acute illnesses or injuries that require very close monitoring and extensive medication protocols and therapies. NOTE: The eligible listgenerated from this recruitment may be used to fill future extra-help, term, unclassified,and regular classifiedvacancies. NOTE : 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 Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Complete patient assessments, triage, and 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. Work with patients and their families to provide in-hospital and after-hospital follow-up through teaching and referral. 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. 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. Critical Care Nurse Duties for nurses in this series may also include the following: Record, assess and observe patient progress, reactions and symptoms. Monitor patient rehabilitation. Monitor life support equipment. Attend to wound dressings. Monitor patients in restraint and seclusion and maintain patient safety. Determine medical or psychiatric emergency need and provide intervention. Recognize symptoms of major psychiatric diagnosis. Perform related duties as assigned. Qualifications Licensure/Certification: Possession of a California license as a Registered Nurse. A valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. Possession and maintenance of a valid Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) 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; and 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; and work in a busy environment. 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. A supplemental questionnaire must be completed and 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%), 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 inthe County of San Mateo, California, and applicants must participate at their own expense. IMPORTANT : Applications for this position will only be accepted online. If you are currently on the County's website, you may click the "Apply" button above or below. If you are not on the County's website, please go to https://jobs.smcgov.org/ to apply.Online applications must be received by the Human Resources Department before midnight on the final filing date. TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE Final Filing Date: Continuous 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. Apply immediately. This recruitment is open on a continuous basis and selections may be made at any time within the process. At the County of San Mateo, we take pride in the way our employees bring together their diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to serve our community's needs. The County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Analyst: Carolyn Burns(060319) (Critical Care Nurse - F022)
Description Note: This recruitment schedule was amended on June 25, 2019 to extend the Final Filing Date. This recruitment has been changed to "Continuous." San Mateo County Health's, San Mateo Medical Center has opportunities for experienced Critical Care nurses in our Intensive Care Unit. Under direction, the incumbents will perform varied professional nursing duties with primary emphasis on professional nursing care for hospital or 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 assigned clinical setting. Currently we have vacancies for three Regular part-time critical care nurses in the ICU (two 0.5 FTE, one Day Shift and one NOC Shift, and one 0.8 FTE Day Shift, as well as a variety of Relief). The ideal candidates will be 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. They will also have two years of experience working in acute care hospital units providing care to patients with serious, complex and acute illnesses or injuries that require very close monitoring and extensive medication protocols and therapies. NOTE: The eligible listgenerated from this recruitment may be used to fill future extra-help, term, unclassified,and regular classifiedvacancies. NOTE : 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 Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Complete patient assessments, triage, and 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. Work with patients and their families to provide in-hospital and after-hospital follow-up through teaching and referral. 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. 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. Critical Care Nurse Duties for nurses in this series may also include the following: Record, assess and observe patient progress, reactions and symptoms. Monitor patient rehabilitation. Monitor life support equipment. Attend to wound dressings. Monitor patients in restraint and seclusion and maintain patient safety. Determine medical or psychiatric emergency need and provide intervention. Recognize symptoms of major psychiatric diagnosis. Perform related duties as assigned. Qualifications Licensure/Certification: Possession of a California license as a Registered Nurse. A valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. Possession and maintenance of a valid Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) 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; and 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; and work in a busy environment. 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. A supplemental questionnaire must be completed and 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%), 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 inthe County of San Mateo, California, and applicants must participate at their own expense. IMPORTANT : Applications for this position will only be accepted online. If you are currently on the County's website, you may click the "Apply" button above or below. If you are not on the County's website, please go to https://jobs.smcgov.org/ to apply.Online applications must be received by the Human Resources Department before midnight on the final filing date. TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE Final Filing Date: Continuous 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. Apply immediately. This recruitment is open on a continuous basis and selections may be made at any time within the process. At the County of San Mateo, we take pride in the way our employees bring together their diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to serve our community's needs. The County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Analyst: Carolyn Burns(060319) (Critical Care Nurse - F022)
County of San Mateo, CA
Redwood City, CA, United States
Description Are you an experienced peace officer? The San Mateo County Sheriff's Office is seeking current peace officers for the position of Deputy Sheriff Lateral. The San Mateo County Sheriff's Office employs over six hundred sworn and civilian employees. Deputy Sheriffs 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. To avoid delays in processing your application for this position, please read all the information contained in this job posting prior to submitting an application. T h i s is NOT an ENTRY-LEVEL POSITION. Su cc e ss f u l candidates must have experience as a peace officer and must possess a valid California Basic POST Certificate. The Basic Certificate is awarded to current full-time peace officers of a POST-participating agency that have satisfactorily completed the prerequisite Basic Course requirement and the employing agency's probationary period. IMPORTANT: Applicants for this position must submit with their application a copy of their Work Sample Test Battery (WSTB) Physical Agility Test results AND a copy of their valid California Basic POST Certificate or Basic Course Waiver Letter. The physical agility exam must have been completed within one year of the date the job application is submitted. 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 website. The following five events are individually timed and weighted in terms of value. 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 All pre-application tests for Deputy Sheriff Lateral applicants have been outsourced to the South Bay Regional Public Safety Training Consortium (aka The Academy). However, test results from other training organizations and law enforcement agencies will be accepted so long as they meet the California Peace Officer Standards & Training (POST) requirements. Applicants are responsible for contacting The Academy ( www.theacademy.ca.gov ) and self-enrolling for the required test. Visit The Academy's website for current test schedules, requirements, and enrollment. 2. California Basic POST (Peace Officer Standards and Training) Certificate - The Basic Certificate is awarded, as defined in Regulation 1011, to currently employed full-time peace officers of a POST-participating agency who have satisfactorily completed the prerequisite Basic Course requirement and the employing agency's probationary period. Out-of-state applicants : Completion of the Basic Course Waiver process is an option for meeting California's Regular Basic Course training requirement for out-of-state applicants. An individual must successfully complete the entire four-step Basic Course Waiver (BCW) process to obtain a waiver. To begin or learn more about the Basic Course Wavier process, please visit https://www.post.ca.gov/basic-course-waiver-process.aspx . Qualifications Certificate: As required by the State of California, incumbents at this level must possess a valid California Basic POST Certificate. Education: High school diploma or its equivalent. License: Valid California Class C Driver License or equivalent. Citizenship: U.S. citizen; permanent resident aliens who are eligiblemust have applied for citizenship at the time of application for this position. Background: No felony convictions and no recent drug use. Physical Requirements: Must be free from any condition which might adversely affect fitness for the duties of the position; uncorrected visual acuity of at least 20/100 in each eye, correctable to 20/30 in each eye; weight must be in proportion to height. Other requirements: Willing to work irregular hours, holidays, weekends, and rotating shifts. Refrain from using tobacco products at any time for employees hired by the County after October 1, 2004. Application/Examination Anyone May Apply. Responses to supplemental questions must be submitted in addition to our County of San Mateo application form along with your Basic POST Certificate and your physical agilityexam results. An application screening committee may select those applicants whose education, experience, training, and knowledge most closely match the requirements of the position and the needs of the Sheriff's Office. The examination will consist of a physical agility exam (weight: pass/fail) and a panel interview (weight: 100%). In order to be invited to the panel interview, candidates must have passed the physical agilityexam and possess a Basic POST certificate prior to applying. The panel interview will include the evaluation of a written exercise given just prior to the interview. Candidates will be notified of the date, time and place of the examinations. Subsequent phases of the selection process include a psychological evaluation, polygraph test, and medical examination. The Sheriff's Office will conduct final interviews with candidates who pass all required tests and evaluations. Final selection of candidates is made by the Sheriff's Office and is based on panel interview performance and information gathered in the background investigation, psychological and polygraph assessments, and medical evaluations. The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute a contract, expressed or implied, and any provisions contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice. 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. For specific questions regarding retirement, the San Mateo County Employees' Retirement Association ( www.samcera.org ) can be contacted by email ( samcera@samcera.org ) or by phone (650-599-1234). Tentative Recruitment Timeline: Open until filled San Mateo County is an Equal Opportunity Employer Analyst:Mandy Singh(102516) (Deputy Sheriff - H060) Keywords: Sheriff, officer, Deputy, Lateral
Description Are you an experienced peace officer? The San Mateo County Sheriff's Office is seeking current peace officers for the position of Deputy Sheriff Lateral. The San Mateo County Sheriff's Office employs over six hundred sworn and civilian employees. Deputy Sheriffs 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. To avoid delays in processing your application for this position, please read all the information contained in this job posting prior to submitting an application. T h i s is NOT an ENTRY-LEVEL POSITION. Su cc e ss f u l candidates must have experience as a peace officer and must possess a valid California Basic POST Certificate. The Basic Certificate is awarded to current full-time peace officers of a POST-participating agency that have satisfactorily completed the prerequisite Basic Course requirement and the employing agency's probationary period. IMPORTANT: Applicants for this position must submit with their application a copy of their Work Sample Test Battery (WSTB) Physical Agility Test results AND a copy of their valid California Basic POST Certificate or Basic Course Waiver Letter. The physical agility exam must have been completed within one year of the date the job application is submitted. 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 website. The following five events are individually timed and weighted in terms of value. 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 All pre-application tests for Deputy Sheriff Lateral applicants have been outsourced to the South Bay Regional Public Safety Training Consortium (aka The Academy). However, test results from other training organizations and law enforcement agencies will be accepted so long as they meet the California Peace Officer Standards & Training (POST) requirements. Applicants are responsible for contacting The Academy ( www.theacademy.ca.gov ) and self-enrolling for the required test. Visit The Academy's website for current test schedules, requirements, and enrollment. 2. California Basic POST (Peace Officer Standards and Training) Certificate - The Basic Certificate is awarded, as defined in Regulation 1011, to currently employed full-time peace officers of a POST-participating agency who have satisfactorily completed the prerequisite Basic Course requirement and the employing agency's probationary period. Out-of-state applicants : Completion of the Basic Course Waiver process is an option for meeting California's Regular Basic Course training requirement for out-of-state applicants. An individual must successfully complete the entire four-step Basic Course Waiver (BCW) process to obtain a waiver. To begin or learn more about the Basic Course Wavier process, please visit https://www.post.ca.gov/basic-course-waiver-process.aspx . Qualifications Certificate: As required by the State of California, incumbents at this level must possess a valid California Basic POST Certificate. Education: High school diploma or its equivalent. License: Valid California Class C Driver License or equivalent. Citizenship: U.S. citizen; permanent resident aliens who are eligiblemust have applied for citizenship at the time of application for this position. Background: No felony convictions and no recent drug use. Physical Requirements: Must be free from any condition which might adversely affect fitness for the duties of the position; uncorrected visual acuity of at least 20/100 in each eye, correctable to 20/30 in each eye; weight must be in proportion to height. Other requirements: Willing to work irregular hours, holidays, weekends, and rotating shifts. Refrain from using tobacco products at any time for employees hired by the County after October 1, 2004. Application/Examination Anyone May Apply. Responses to supplemental questions must be submitted in addition to our County of San Mateo application form along with your Basic POST Certificate and your physical agilityexam results. An application screening committee may select those applicants whose education, experience, training, and knowledge most closely match the requirements of the position and the needs of the Sheriff's Office. The examination will consist of a physical agility exam (weight: pass/fail) and a panel interview (weight: 100%). In order to be invited to the panel interview, candidates must have passed the physical agilityexam and possess a Basic POST certificate prior to applying. The panel interview will include the evaluation of a written exercise given just prior to the interview. Candidates will be notified of the date, time and place of the examinations. Subsequent phases of the selection process include a psychological evaluation, polygraph test, and medical examination. The Sheriff's Office will conduct final interviews with candidates who pass all required tests and evaluations. Final selection of candidates is made by the Sheriff's Office and is based on panel interview performance and information gathered in the background investigation, psychological and polygraph assessments, and medical evaluations. The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute a contract, expressed or implied, and any provisions contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice. 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. For specific questions regarding retirement, the San Mateo County Employees' Retirement Association ( www.samcera.org ) can be contacted by email ( samcera@samcera.org ) or by phone (650-599-1234). Tentative Recruitment Timeline: Open until filled San Mateo County is an Equal Opportunity Employer Analyst:Mandy Singh(102516) (Deputy Sheriff - H060) Keywords: Sheriff, officer, Deputy, Lateral
County of San Mateo, CA
Redwood City, CA, United States
Description 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 aPOST 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 readthe information contained in this job posting in its entirety prior to submitting an application. IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUTAPPLYING 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 toour 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 Typechoices - 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. County of San Mateois an Equal Opportunity Employer HR Contact:Mandy Singh(06302017) (Deputy Sheriff Trainee- H061)
Description 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 aPOST 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 readthe information contained in this job posting in its entirety prior to submitting an application. IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUTAPPLYING 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 toour 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 Typechoices - 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. County of San Mateois an Equal Opportunity Employer HR Contact:Mandy Singh(06302017) (Deputy Sheriff Trainee- H061)
County of San Mateo, CA
Redwood City, CA, United States
Description The San Mateo County Human Services Agency (HSA) is seeking a highly qualified Community Worker II . Community Workers provide a wide variety of community services of employment, emergency, remedial and educational nature for the general public and for socially, economically or mentally disadvantaged persons, which may include individual and group instruction and counseling, case management and outreach. The current vacancy is within Employment Services which provides employment-related services to recipients of CalWORKs and to the general public. Staff counsels' clients on job-seeking activities and administers the Welfare-to-Work Program. The ideal candidate will: Possess at least 2 years of experience in providing community services regarding employment, emergency needs, and remedial education. Knowledge of community resources and other agencies to help educate clients on what services are available to them. Ability to establish partnerships with community partners and/or other agencies Collaborate with community partners and other agencies by identifying innovative ways to outreach clients to better serve their needs. Be sensitive to the needs of the economically/socially disadvantaged populations. Understand how to handle and process confidential information such as PII/HIPAA related information. Be client and customer centered by providing excellent customer service. Motivate others and work as a team member. Have strong interpersonal skills. Communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Be highly organized, flexible and work independently. Multi-task, prioritize and function in a constantly evolving environment. Make effective decisions without supervision. Work with word processing, graphic design, data input and retrieval. Use various computer applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook and other programs as needed. Bilingual in Spanish required . Duties include but not limited to: Assist in career development skills and job search/placement activities. Assist job seekers in the Resource Center using computers, copiers, fax and job postings as needed. Recruit employers for on-site hiring events. Assist other personnel by establishing and maintaining contact with enrolled clients. Perform data collection. Provide assistance and support services to both customers and staff. Scheduling and record-keeping. Develop immediate solutions to emergency problems and expedite delivery of needed services. Attending staff and in-service meetings. Referring clients to other departments and/or agencies for appropriate support. Conduct outreach and educational activities for clients and community partners. NOTE: The list created from this recruitment may be used to fill current and future extra help/temporary and/or permanent vacancies. Extra help positions pay an hourly salary without benefits. Hours are not guaranteed and may vary by position, up to 40 hours per week. Qualifications Language Requirement : Position requires the ability to speak, read and write fluently in both English and Spanish. Education and Experience: Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and skills is qualifying. A typical way of gaining the knowledge and skills for a Community Worker II is two years experience in providing community services of an emergency, remedial and educational nature for socially, economically or mentally disadvantaged persons. Licensure/Certification: Some positions require possession of a class C California driver license or equivalent. Other: Some positions may require bilingual skills. Fluency in both English and another language is required to be considered for a bilingual position. Language skills will be tested at the time candidate's interview for a bilingual position with the hiring department. Knowledge of: Problems, needs, attitudes and behavior patterns of disadvantaged individuals and of the total community served; resources, residents and problems of the area served and basic recordkeeping principles and practices. Skill/Ability to: Exercise good judgment and tact; relate and communicate effectively with residents of the community served; function as a team member and to benefit from supervision and training; interpret agency programs and policies to members of the community served; write clear and comprehensive reports; analyze problems, formulate plans and put them into effect with a minimum of supervision and stand and walk for extended periods of time and lift and carry equipment and supplies used in the course of the work. Application/Examination Open and Promotional. Anyone may apply. Current County of San Mateo and County of San Mateo Superior Court of California 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. The examination will consist of an interview (weight: 100%). Depending on the number of applications, 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 based solely on the information provided in the application documents. Because of this screening process, all 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 " button. If you are not on the County's website, please go to https://jobs.smcgov.org to apply. ~Tentative Recruitment Schedule~ Final Filing Date: Continuous Screening Date: TBD Combined Panel Interview: TBD At the County of San Mateo, we take pride in the way our employees bring together their diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to serve our community's needs. The County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Analyst: Arlene Cahill (Community Worker II - G113)
Description The San Mateo County Human Services Agency (HSA) is seeking a highly qualified Community Worker II . Community Workers provide a wide variety of community services of employment, emergency, remedial and educational nature for the general public and for socially, economically or mentally disadvantaged persons, which may include individual and group instruction and counseling, case management and outreach. The current vacancy is within Employment Services which provides employment-related services to recipients of CalWORKs and to the general public. Staff counsels' clients on job-seeking activities and administers the Welfare-to-Work Program. The ideal candidate will: Possess at least 2 years of experience in providing community services regarding employment, emergency needs, and remedial education. Knowledge of community resources and other agencies to help educate clients on what services are available to them. Ability to establish partnerships with community partners and/or other agencies Collaborate with community partners and other agencies by identifying innovative ways to outreach clients to better serve their needs. Be sensitive to the needs of the economically/socially disadvantaged populations. Understand how to handle and process confidential information such as PII/HIPAA related information. Be client and customer centered by providing excellent customer service. Motivate others and work as a team member. Have strong interpersonal skills. Communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Be highly organized, flexible and work independently. Multi-task, prioritize and function in a constantly evolving environment. Make effective decisions without supervision. Work with word processing, graphic design, data input and retrieval. Use various computer applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook and other programs as needed. Bilingual in Spanish required . Duties include but not limited to: Assist in career development skills and job search/placement activities. Assist job seekers in the Resource Center using computers, copiers, fax and job postings as needed. Recruit employers for on-site hiring events. Assist other personnel by establishing and maintaining contact with enrolled clients. Perform data collection. Provide assistance and support services to both customers and staff. Scheduling and record-keeping. Develop immediate solutions to emergency problems and expedite delivery of needed services. Attending staff and in-service meetings. Referring clients to other departments and/or agencies for appropriate support. Conduct outreach and educational activities for clients and community partners. NOTE: The list created from this recruitment may be used to fill current and future extra help/temporary and/or permanent vacancies. Extra help positions pay an hourly salary without benefits. Hours are not guaranteed and may vary by position, up to 40 hours per week. Qualifications Language Requirement : Position requires the ability to speak, read and write fluently in both English and Spanish. Education and Experience: Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and skills is qualifying. A typical way of gaining the knowledge and skills for a Community Worker II is two years experience in providing community services of an emergency, remedial and educational nature for socially, economically or mentally disadvantaged persons. Licensure/Certification: Some positions require possession of a class C California driver license or equivalent. Other: Some positions may require bilingual skills. Fluency in both English and another language is required to be considered for a bilingual position. Language skills will be tested at the time candidate's interview for a bilingual position with the hiring department. Knowledge of: Problems, needs, attitudes and behavior patterns of disadvantaged individuals and of the total community served; resources, residents and problems of the area served and basic recordkeeping principles and practices. Skill/Ability to: Exercise good judgment and tact; relate and communicate effectively with residents of the community served; function as a team member and to benefit from supervision and training; interpret agency programs and policies to members of the community served; write clear and comprehensive reports; analyze problems, formulate plans and put them into effect with a minimum of supervision and stand and walk for extended periods of time and lift and carry equipment and supplies used in the course of the work. Application/Examination Open and Promotional. Anyone may apply. Current County of San Mateo and County of San Mateo Superior Court of California 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. The examination will consist of an interview (weight: 100%). Depending on the number of applications, 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 based solely on the information provided in the application documents. Because of this screening process, all 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 " button. If you are not on the County's website, please go to https://jobs.smcgov.org to apply. ~Tentative Recruitment Schedule~ Final Filing Date: Continuous Screening Date: TBD Combined Panel Interview: TBD At the County of San Mateo, we take pride in the way our employees bring together their diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to serve our community's needs. The County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Analyst: Arlene Cahill (Community Worker II - G113)
County of San Mateo, CA
Redwood City, CA, United States
Description 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 people who actively support and encourage each other's success. If you are ready to open new doors for your career, join us today! We are currently seeking a Registered Nurse (R.N.) with proven Endoscopy experience for our Relief Endoscopy Nurse position. Under the indirect supervision of the Charge Nurse, the successful hirewill implement the nursing process, including the nursing diagnosis. In addition, the R.N. will document nursing activities and intervention plans, as well as medication administered. Our Endoscopy Suite, with one procedure room in the Short Stay Unit, is dedicated to providing endoscopic procedures on an outpatient and in-patient basis. The Short Stay Unitprovides support for department volumes that exceed 1,300 procedures annually. Our ideal applicant will possess the following: At least one year of direct, proven endoscopy technical experience. Experience working with procedural/conscious sedation. Previous Critical Care experience. Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardio Life Support (ACLS) certification. Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) experience. NOTE: The current vacancy is 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. The eligible listgenerated from this recruitment may be used to fill future extra-help, term, unclassified,and regular classifiedvacancies. 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 Licensure/Certification: Possession of a California license as a Registered Nurse or equivalent. Possession and maintenance of BLS certification. Possession and maintenance ofACLScertification. 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; and 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 If you are interested in being considered for this Relief Nurse extra-help position, the following materials must be electronically submitted in a Word or PDF format. Please put Endoscopy Nurse-Relief in the Subject Line. Cover letter Resumé Responses to these supplemental questions: 1. The current vacancy is Relief. Only applicants interested in a Relief (Extra Help) assignment should apply. Extra Help positions offer temporary part-time or temporary full-time employment for 1040 hours (which equates to working full-time for approximately six months). However, employment might end sooner depending on the needs of the hiring department. Extra Help positions are paid on an hourly rate basis and do not provide employee benefits. Extra Help workers are not guaranteed permanent status at the end of the Extra Help assignment. I understand the current vacancy is Relief (Extra Help) and I wish to work in a Relief assignment. (A "No" answer will disqualify you from this recruitment.) Yes No 2. Possession of each of the following life support certificates is required to be employed in the Intensive Care Unit: Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS). Which of these certificates do you currently possess? (Please include.) An answer of "None of the Above" will disqualify you from this recruitment.) Basic Life Support (BLS) Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) None of the above 3.Describe your experience, education and background that directly relates to the Endoscopy Staff Nurse position. Be specific. 4.Give one work-related example that best demonstrates your experience with a colonoscopy procedure that involved complications. Be sure to include: A) the details of the situation, B) the complications involved, C) the steps you took throughout the procedure, and D) the outcome. Be specific. 5.Describe your Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) experience. Be sure to include the type of equipment you have used and the endoscopic procedures performed. Be specific. Please include the words "Endoscopy Nurse - Relief" 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: Julie Griffiths, Clinical Services Manager I, Nursing jgriffiths@smcgov.org and cc: Renee Langit,Charge Nurse, Post Anesthesia /Short Stay Unit, rlangit@smcgov.org Application materials will be reviewed as they are received, and well-qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview. 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, writing sample, graphic design sample(s) and a resume) will not be considered. At the County of San Mateo, we take pride in the way our employees bring together their diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to serve our community's needs. The County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
Description 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 people who actively support and encourage each other's success. If you are ready to open new doors for your career, join us today! We are currently seeking a Registered Nurse (R.N.) with proven Endoscopy experience for our Relief Endoscopy Nurse position. Under the indirect supervision of the Charge Nurse, the successful hirewill implement the nursing process, including the nursing diagnosis. In addition, the R.N. will document nursing activities and intervention plans, as well as medication administered. Our Endoscopy Suite, with one procedure room in the Short Stay Unit, is dedicated to providing endoscopic procedures on an outpatient and in-patient basis. The Short Stay Unitprovides support for department volumes that exceed 1,300 procedures annually. Our ideal applicant will possess the following: At least one year of direct, proven endoscopy technical experience. Experience working with procedural/conscious sedation. Previous Critical Care experience. Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardio Life Support (ACLS) certification. Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) experience. NOTE: The current vacancy is 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. The eligible listgenerated from this recruitment may be used to fill future extra-help, term, unclassified,and regular classifiedvacancies. 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 Licensure/Certification: Possession of a California license as a Registered Nurse or equivalent. Possession and maintenance of BLS certification. Possession and maintenance ofACLScertification. 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; and 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 If you are interested in being considered for this Relief Nurse extra-help position, the following materials must be electronically submitted in a Word or PDF format. Please put Endoscopy Nurse-Relief in the Subject Line. Cover letter Resumé Responses to these supplemental questions: 1. The current vacancy is Relief. Only applicants interested in a Relief (Extra Help) assignment should apply. Extra Help positions offer temporary part-time or temporary full-time employment for 1040 hours (which equates to working full-time for approximately six months). However, employment might end sooner depending on the needs of the hiring department. Extra Help positions are paid on an hourly rate basis and do not provide employee benefits. Extra Help workers are not guaranteed permanent status at the end of the Extra Help assignment. I understand the current vacancy is Relief (Extra Help) and I wish to work in a Relief assignment. (A "No" answer will disqualify you from this recruitment.) Yes No 2. Possession of each of the following life support certificates is required to be employed in the Intensive Care Unit: Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS). Which of these certificates do you currently possess? (Please include.) An answer of "None of the Above" will disqualify you from this recruitment.) Basic Life Support (BLS) Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) None of the above 3.Describe your experience, education and background that directly relates to the Endoscopy Staff Nurse position. Be specific. 4.Give one work-related example that best demonstrates your experience with a colonoscopy procedure that involved complications. Be sure to include: A) the details of the situation, B) the complications involved, C) the steps you took throughout the procedure, and D) the outcome. Be specific. 5.Describe your Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) experience. Be sure to include the type of equipment you have used and the endoscopic procedures performed. Be specific. Please include the words "Endoscopy Nurse - Relief" 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: Julie Griffiths, Clinical Services Manager I, Nursing jgriffiths@smcgov.org and cc: Renee Langit,Charge Nurse, Post Anesthesia /Short Stay Unit, rlangit@smcgov.org Application materials will be reviewed as they are received, and well-qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview. 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, writing sample, graphic design sample(s) and a resume) will not be considered. At the County of San Mateo, we take pride in the way our employees bring together their diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to serve our community's needs. The County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
County of San Mateo, CA
Redwood City, CA, United States
Description San Mateo Medical Center is recruiting several part-time, extra-help adult psychiatrists for intermittent and relief work on all shifts (weekday, night, and weekend) in our 24-hour psychiatric emergency department and our 24-bed acute inpatient unit. We offer an opportunity to provide great psychiatric care to those who really need it, in a relaxed yet intellectually stimulating teaching hospital located only minutes from San Francisco and Stanford University. San Mateo Medical Center is San Mateo County's public health care system, consisting of a general hospital and a series of clinics located across the county. The main campus includes a full-service acute hospital along with a medical emergency department, 70 med-surg and ICU beds, 30 rehab beds, and extensive outpatient clinics in addition to our psychiatric units. San Mateo County is a national leader in community mental health services with a commitment to excellent care and to support the recovery of the people we serve. Our award-winning Psychiatric Residency Training Program is based at the Medical Center, and staff psychiatrists are invited to join the faculty and participate in training residents as well as the psychology interns. We also may soon have one or more openings for full-time, benefitted employment, so these extra-help positions offer the chance to see whether a long-term career here would be a good fit. San Mateo Medical Center has adopted the Soarian electronic health record for inpatient medical documentation and orders. Emergency department, admission, and discharge reports are dictated. Outpatient clinic records are maintained in eClinicalWorks (for primary care, internal medicine, and medical specialties) and Avatar (for outpatient mental health). Typical Work Assignment : In Psychiatry Emergency Services (PES), the psychiatrist can expect to see an average of 6 patients during the day shift and 5 at night, typically writing admission orders and notes on one-third of these. On nights and weekends, the PES psychiatrist also covers the inpatient unit and handles emergency consultations on the med-surg and rehab services. On the acute psychiatric inpatient unit, the typical assignment is direct care of 8-9 patients per day, as well as supervision of a resident team covering up to 6 patients. Note that all admission evaluations and orders are handled by the PES and consultation services, not the psychiatrist assigned to the acute unit. Weekday, night, and weekend shifts are all available. 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 Conduct psychiatric assessments and make diagnoses. Prescribe appropriate treatment plans and prescribe therapy, psychotherapy, 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 in other disciplines. Prepare reports and maintain records of activities. Conduct and direct individual and group psychotherapy. 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, and according to San Mateo Medical Center guidelines Develop comprehensive case histories. 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: Board certification in psychiatry, or completion of an accredited psychiatric residency program. Licensure/Certification: License to practice medicine in the State of California. Knowledge of: Principles and practices of psychiatry including both individual and group psychotherapy. Specialized techniques, procedures, and equipment used in psychiatry. Current developments, trends and research in the field. Basic understanding of clinical supervisory principles and practices. Pharmacology 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. Skill/Ability to: Perform specialized medical services in psychiatry. 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. Application/Examination Anyone may apply. A supplemental application form must be submitted in addition to our standard County employment application. The examination may consist of 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 examination 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 candidates meeting the minimum qualifications are guaranteed advancement through the selection process. Qualified applicants will be notified of the date, time and place of the interview. All interviews will be conducted 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. 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. Final Filing Date: Continuous, Open until Filled 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. Analyst: Carolyn Burns (121114) (Psychiatric Specialist - B113 and B129) Keywords:mental health, psychiatrist, specialist, hospital, clinician, resident, residency, health services
Description San Mateo Medical Center is recruiting several part-time, extra-help adult psychiatrists for intermittent and relief work on all shifts (weekday, night, and weekend) in our 24-hour psychiatric emergency department and our 24-bed acute inpatient unit. We offer an opportunity to provide great psychiatric care to those who really need it, in a relaxed yet intellectually stimulating teaching hospital located only minutes from San Francisco and Stanford University. San Mateo Medical Center is San Mateo County's public health care system, consisting of a general hospital and a series of clinics located across the county. The main campus includes a full-service acute hospital along with a medical emergency department, 70 med-surg and ICU beds, 30 rehab beds, and extensive outpatient clinics in addition to our psychiatric units. San Mateo County is a national leader in community mental health services with a commitment to excellent care and to support the recovery of the people we serve. Our award-winning Psychiatric Residency Training Program is based at the Medical Center, and staff psychiatrists are invited to join the faculty and participate in training residents as well as the psychology interns. We also may soon have one or more openings for full-time, benefitted employment, so these extra-help positions offer the chance to see whether a long-term career here would be a good fit. San Mateo Medical Center has adopted the Soarian electronic health record for inpatient medical documentation and orders. Emergency department, admission, and discharge reports are dictated. Outpatient clinic records are maintained in eClinicalWorks (for primary care, internal medicine, and medical specialties) and Avatar (for outpatient mental health). Typical Work Assignment : In Psychiatry Emergency Services (PES), the psychiatrist can expect to see an average of 6 patients during the day shift and 5 at night, typically writing admission orders and notes on one-third of these. On nights and weekends, the PES psychiatrist also covers the inpatient unit and handles emergency consultations on the med-surg and rehab services. On the acute psychiatric inpatient unit, the typical assignment is direct care of 8-9 patients per day, as well as supervision of a resident team covering up to 6 patients. Note that all admission evaluations and orders are handled by the PES and consultation services, not the psychiatrist assigned to the acute unit. Weekday, night, and weekend shifts are all available. 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 Conduct psychiatric assessments and make diagnoses. Prescribe appropriate treatment plans and prescribe therapy, psychotherapy, 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 in other disciplines. Prepare reports and maintain records of activities. Conduct and direct individual and group psychotherapy. 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, and according to San Mateo Medical Center guidelines Develop comprehensive case histories. 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: Board certification in psychiatry, or completion of an accredited psychiatric residency program. Licensure/Certification: License to practice medicine in the State of California. Knowledge of: Principles and practices of psychiatry including both individual and group psychotherapy. Specialized techniques, procedures, and equipment used in psychiatry. Current developments, trends and research in the field. Basic understanding of clinical supervisory principles and practices. Pharmacology 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. Skill/Ability to: Perform specialized medical services in psychiatry. 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. Application/Examination Anyone may apply. A supplemental application form must be submitted in addition to our standard County employment application. The examination may consist of 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 examination 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 candidates meeting the minimum qualifications are guaranteed advancement through the selection process. Qualified applicants will be notified of the date, time and place of the interview. All interviews will be conducted 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. 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. Final Filing Date: Continuous, Open until Filled 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. Analyst: Carolyn Burns (121114) (Psychiatric Specialist - B113 and B129) Keywords:mental health, psychiatrist, specialist, hospital, clinician, resident, residency, health services
County of San Mateo, CA
Redwood City, CA, United States
Description Note: This Job Announcement was amended on Tuesday March 2, 2021 to update the vacancy to include one (0.5 FTE) regular position with Ron Robinson Senior Care Center (RRSCC). Note: This Job Announcement was amended on Friday May 17, 2019 to update the vacancies to two (0.5 FTE) regular positions. Note: This Job Announcement was amended on Friday April 12, 2019 to update the vacancies to one (0.5 FTE) extra help. Note: This Job Announcement was amended on Wednesday April 3, 2019 to update the 0.5 FTE limited term vacancy to bilingual proficiency in Spanish and English Required . Note: This Job Announcement was amended on Friday December 14, 2018 to update the vacancies Note: This Job Announcement was amended on Tuesday, April 10, 2018 to update the vacancies, and the Supplemental Questions. Recruitment changed to Continuous: Note: This recruitment schedule was amended on Friday, October 6, 2017 to extend the Final Filing Date. This recruitment has been changed to "Continuous." San Mateo Medical Center (SMMC) is seeking qualified Clinical Psychologists with expertise in Integrated Behavioral Health. Currently there is one part-time (0.5 FTE) vacancy, at our Ron Robinson Senior Care Clinic (RRSCC) . Experience conducting psychotherapy with adults and older adults is preferred. Bilingual proficiency in Spanish and English is preferred but not required. If you are a psychologist with a passion for providing comprehensive and integrated behavioral health care to the underserved residents of San Mateo County, then consider joining our team! We are seeking licensed professionals who are proficient in brief, evidence-based models of psychotherapeutic interventions with adult and older adult populations to work at our main hospital location in San Mateo. The current position involves being the primary mental health clinician for the elder care clinic at SMMC (Ron Robinson Senior Care Clinic) RRSCC, coordinating and conducting psychotherapy for clinic patients, and working as part of an integrated team alongside primary care physicians, psychiatrists, and other medical professionals. Licensed Psychologists fulfill the following duties and responsibilities: Assess, evaluate, and provide psychological treatment to adult San Mateo County residents with acute or chronic psychiatric illness both inpatient and outpatient. Participate in multi-disciplinary teams to develop, implement, coordinate, and evaluate mental health treatment plans for a broad range of behavioral and psychosocial concerns. Employ a variety of empirically-validated approaches as indicated by specific presenting problems to change behaviors, achieve symptom relief, and improve functioning. Develop and conduct group psychotherapy, psychoeducational programs, and classes. Create, implement, and evaluate behavioral medicine and health psychology programs in a variety of settings, with an emphasis on diabetes care, obesity, and health-risk behaviors. Render consultation to primary care and specialty providers on matters relating to mental health, health psychology, and behavioral medicine. Offer crisis intervention, when needed. Maintain accurate and current notes in the electronic health records and inpatient medical records, and produce reports of evaluation and/or treatment, as required. Conduct applied research and clinical investigations in behavioral/health psychology. Provide liaison services between patients and other providers, as needed. Supervise psychology and other mental health trainees. In addition to the license requirements specified below, the selected candidates will possess qualifications that include: Expertise in empirically-validated psychological interventions for both individual and group therapy pertaining to a broad range of behavioral and psychosocial issues. Familiarity with psychological interventions related to preventative care and behavioral medicine, in particular related to diabetic care models, obesity, and health-risk behaviors. Previous clinical responsibilities to include psychological testing, diagnosis, crisis intervention, as well as brief individual and group psychotherapy. Qualified to supervise psychology trainees. Knowledge of social service agencies, state regulations, and APA standards as they relate to client treatment, patient rights, and client/patient confidentiality. Knowledge of psychological testing techniques, administration, and interpretation. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to provide culturally-sensitive, Spanish language psychological services to a low-income, underprivileged population (for the Bilingual Spanish Psychologist). The ideal candidate will also have a doctorate degree in Clinical Psychology from a regionally accredited educational institution and must have completed the required trainings related to providing clinical supervision. Possession of a California license in Clinical Psychology is required for this position, however candidates who have passed the EPPP exam and are in the process of receiving a California license in Clinical Psychology within a 90-day period may be considered in this recruitment but will not be able to start the position until license is obtained. Starting salary is negotiable, depending on experience, and includes a biweekly bilingual differential pay added to the hourly base pay, for bilingual Spanish positions. The incumbent will work with adult and/or older adult populations (Option 1) , as described below. The current vacancy is for one part-time (0.5 FTE) licensed psychologist, experienced with older adults. Bilingual (Spanish/English) fluency 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: Perform professional psychological work; make diagnoses and provide psychotherapy and other kinds of psychological treatment in one of the option areas. Select and administer psychological tests or observational procedures, interpret their results and prepare psychological evaluation reports. Carry out various kinds of treatment work such as individual or group psychotherapy, family therapy, crisis intervention, behavior modification and various types of group process experience. Provide mental health consultation appropriate to the needs of various professionals, agencies and community groups. Participate in developing preventive mental health procedures in segments of community life. Participate in regional or service unit research projects. Participate in the training of psychology trainees or other mental health disciplines. Provide psychological consultation to other mental health staff or personnel of other community agencies. Confer with patients' relatives regarding treatment and case management. Consult with psychiatrists, social workers and others in community agencies regarding psychological aspects of their work. Maintain mental health records and prepares reports. Perform related duties as assigned. Incumbents in the role we are recruiting for are for will work in option 1: Option 1: Adult: Providing direct and preventive mental health services to adults and the various professionals, agencies and institutions serving the adult population. Qualifications Knowledge of : Principles, methods, techniques, material, devices used and current developments in the field of specialization; standard methods, techniques, materials and devices used in either clinical psychology, community, developmental psychology and psychological research; psychotherapeutic factors relevant to emotional, behavioral, learning, social interaction or social systems problems; techniques of mental health consultation, psychological research and training; various psychological tests available; standard methods of test evaluation and test results interpretations; and approved techniques of therapeutic counseling. Skill/Ability to: Identify the relevant factors related to emotional, behavioral, learning, social interaction or social systems problems and to select and apply appropriate remedial or consultation techniques and procedures; analyze, interpret and apply the principles, methods, techniques, material and devices used in clinical, child, adult, forensic or developmental psychology depending upon the option; identify the relevant factors related to emotional, behavioral, learning, social interaction or social systems problems; select and apply appropriate remedial or clinical techniques and procedures; diagnosis and treatment of emotional, learning and social interaction problems; consider applicability of innovative treatment or consultation procedures to work problems and experiment with and evaluate the applicability of innovative treatment or consultation procedures to work problems; analyze situations accurately and adopt effective courses of action; maintain records and prepare reports; supervise the work of trainees and junior staff members; establish and maintain objectives and cooperative relationships with clients, other professionals and the public; and speak and write effectively. 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: Option 1: Adult - Two years of clinical experience with adults. Licensure/Certification: California license in Clinical Psychology. 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. 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. 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. 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. At the County of San Mateo, we take pride in the way our employees bring together their diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to serve our community's needs. The County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. HR Contact: Carolyn Burns (092217) (Psychologist II - F050) Keywords: Psychology, Psychologist, therapy, therapist, Spanish speaking, bilingual, patient care, integrated behavioral health
Description Note: This Job Announcement was amended on Tuesday March 2, 2021 to update the vacancy to include one (0.5 FTE) regular position with Ron Robinson Senior Care Center (RRSCC). Note: This Job Announcement was amended on Friday May 17, 2019 to update the vacancies to two (0.5 FTE) regular positions. Note: This Job Announcement was amended on Friday April 12, 2019 to update the vacancies to one (0.5 FTE) extra help. Note: This Job Announcement was amended on Wednesday April 3, 2019 to update the 0.5 FTE limited term vacancy to bilingual proficiency in Spanish and English Required . Note: This Job Announcement was amended on Friday December 14, 2018 to update the vacancies Note: This Job Announcement was amended on Tuesday, April 10, 2018 to update the vacancies, and the Supplemental Questions. Recruitment changed to Continuous: Note: This recruitment schedule was amended on Friday, October 6, 2017 to extend the Final Filing Date. This recruitment has been changed to "Continuous." San Mateo Medical Center (SMMC) is seeking qualified Clinical Psychologists with expertise in Integrated Behavioral Health. Currently there is one part-time (0.5 FTE) vacancy, at our Ron Robinson Senior Care Clinic (RRSCC) . Experience conducting psychotherapy with adults and older adults is preferred. Bilingual proficiency in Spanish and English is preferred but not required. If you are a psychologist with a passion for providing comprehensive and integrated behavioral health care to the underserved residents of San Mateo County, then consider joining our team! We are seeking licensed professionals who are proficient in brief, evidence-based models of psychotherapeutic interventions with adult and older adult populations to work at our main hospital location in San Mateo. The current position involves being the primary mental health clinician for the elder care clinic at SMMC (Ron Robinson Senior Care Clinic) RRSCC, coordinating and conducting psychotherapy for clinic patients, and working as part of an integrated team alongside primary care physicians, psychiatrists, and other medical professionals. Licensed Psychologists fulfill the following duties and responsibilities: Assess, evaluate, and provide psychological treatment to adult San Mateo County residents with acute or chronic psychiatric illness both inpatient and outpatient. Participate in multi-disciplinary teams to develop, implement, coordinate, and evaluate mental health treatment plans for a broad range of behavioral and psychosocial concerns. Employ a variety of empirically-validated approaches as indicated by specific presenting problems to change behaviors, achieve symptom relief, and improve functioning. Develop and conduct group psychotherapy, psychoeducational programs, and classes. Create, implement, and evaluate behavioral medicine and health psychology programs in a variety of settings, with an emphasis on diabetes care, obesity, and health-risk behaviors. Render consultation to primary care and specialty providers on matters relating to mental health, health psychology, and behavioral medicine. Offer crisis intervention, when needed. Maintain accurate and current notes in the electronic health records and inpatient medical records, and produce reports of evaluation and/or treatment, as required. Conduct applied research and clinical investigations in behavioral/health psychology. Provide liaison services between patients and other providers, as needed. Supervise psychology and other mental health trainees. In addition to the license requirements specified below, the selected candidates will possess qualifications that include: Expertise in empirically-validated psychological interventions for both individual and group therapy pertaining to a broad range of behavioral and psychosocial issues. Familiarity with psychological interventions related to preventative care and behavioral medicine, in particular related to diabetic care models, obesity, and health-risk behaviors. Previous clinical responsibilities to include psychological testing, diagnosis, crisis intervention, as well as brief individual and group psychotherapy. Qualified to supervise psychology trainees. Knowledge of social service agencies, state regulations, and APA standards as they relate to client treatment, patient rights, and client/patient confidentiality. Knowledge of psychological testing techniques, administration, and interpretation. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to provide culturally-sensitive, Spanish language psychological services to a low-income, underprivileged population (for the Bilingual Spanish Psychologist). The ideal candidate will also have a doctorate degree in Clinical Psychology from a regionally accredited educational institution and must have completed the required trainings related to providing clinical supervision. Possession of a California license in Clinical Psychology is required for this position, however candidates who have passed the EPPP exam and are in the process of receiving a California license in Clinical Psychology within a 90-day period may be considered in this recruitment but will not be able to start the position until license is obtained. Starting salary is negotiable, depending on experience, and includes a biweekly bilingual differential pay added to the hourly base pay, for bilingual Spanish positions. The incumbent will work with adult and/or older adult populations (Option 1) , as described below. The current vacancy is for one part-time (0.5 FTE) licensed psychologist, experienced with older adults. Bilingual (Spanish/English) fluency 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: Perform professional psychological work; make diagnoses and provide psychotherapy and other kinds of psychological treatment in one of the option areas. Select and administer psychological tests or observational procedures, interpret their results and prepare psychological evaluation reports. Carry out various kinds of treatment work such as individual or group psychotherapy, family therapy, crisis intervention, behavior modification and various types of group process experience. Provide mental health consultation appropriate to the needs of various professionals, agencies and community groups. Participate in developing preventive mental health procedures in segments of community life. Participate in regional or service unit research projects. Participate in the training of psychology trainees or other mental health disciplines. Provide psychological consultation to other mental health staff or personnel of other community agencies. Confer with patients' relatives regarding treatment and case management. Consult with psychiatrists, social workers and others in community agencies regarding psychological aspects of their work. Maintain mental health records and prepares reports. Perform related duties as assigned. Incumbents in the role we are recruiting for are for will work in option 1: Option 1: Adult: Providing direct and preventive mental health services to adults and the various professionals, agencies and institutions serving the adult population. Qualifications Knowledge of : Principles, methods, techniques, material, devices used and current developments in the field of specialization; standard methods, techniques, materials and devices used in either clinical psychology, community, developmental psychology and psychological research; psychotherapeutic factors relevant to emotional, behavioral, learning, social interaction or social systems problems; techniques of mental health consultation, psychological research and training; various psychological tests available; standard methods of test evaluation and test results interpretations; and approved techniques of therapeutic counseling. Skill/Ability to: Identify the relevant factors related to emotional, behavioral, learning, social interaction or social systems problems and to select and apply appropriate remedial or consultation techniques and procedures; analyze, interpret and apply the principles, methods, techniques, material and devices used in clinical, child, adult, forensic or developmental psychology depending upon the option; identify the relevant factors related to emotional, behavioral, learning, social interaction or social systems problems; select and apply appropriate remedial or clinical techniques and procedures; diagnosis and treatment of emotional, learning and social interaction problems; consider applicability of innovative treatment or consultation procedures to work problems and experiment with and evaluate the applicability of innovative treatment or consultation procedures to work problems; analyze situations accurately and adopt effective courses of action; maintain records and prepare reports; supervise the work of trainees and junior staff members; establish and maintain objectives and cooperative relationships with clients, other professionals and the public; and speak and write effectively. 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: Option 1: Adult - Two years of clinical experience with adults. Licensure/Certification: California license in Clinical Psychology. 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. 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. 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. 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. At the County of San Mateo, we take pride in the way our employees bring together their diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to serve our community's needs. The County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. HR Contact: Carolyn Burns (092217) (Psychologist II - F050) Keywords: Psychology, Psychologist, therapy, therapist, Spanish speaking, bilingual, patient care, integrated behavioral health
County of San Mateo, CA
Redwood City, CA, United States
Description Note: This recruitment schedule was amended on December 3, 2020 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 seeking qualified and experienced Registered Nurses to work in our Medical-Surgical unit. We are currently looking to fill one (1.0 FTE) full-time, and two (0.5 FTE) part-time, Medical-Surgical nurse positions. A typical shift duration is 8-hours. Under direction, the incumbent will perform varied professional nursing duties with primary emphasis on professional nursing care for hospital or 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 assigned clinical setting. The incumbent will be responsible for the care of general medical-surgical patients, such as Telemetry, Oncology, and Pediatric patients. The ideal candidate 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. The ideal candidate will also maintain productive interpersonal relationships including nurse-nurse relationships and physician-nurse relationships. Additionally, they will provide care to patients after illness, injury or surgery or with acute health conditions. The incumbent will also attend to those who are being treated with pharmaceuticals (medications) to manage illness. Fluency in Spanish is preferred, but not required. Chemotherapy Certification is preferred and recent acute inpatient medical surgical experience for greater than 1 year is also preferred. NOTE: The eligible list generated from this recruitment may be used to fill future extra-help, term, unclassified, and regular classified vacancies. Extra-help / relief assignments are at-will and the employee is paid on an hourly basis. Some extra help / relief positions are eligible for benefits under the Affordable Care Act. Extra-help / relief workers are not guaranteed permanent status at the end of the extra-help / relief assignment. 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. Work with patients and their families to provide in-hospital and after-hospital follow-up through teaching and referral. 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. Medical-Surgical Nurse Provide care to patients after illness, injury or surgery or with acute health conditions or patients who are being treated with pharmaceuticals. Record, assess and observe patient progress, reactions and symptoms. Assesses needs of patient and develop plan of care based on assessment. Check vital signs, give injections and perform catheterizations and Point of Care Testing. Coordinate referrals and interagency communication. Manage pain. Monitor patients in restraint and seclusion and maintain patient safety. Determine medical or psychiatric emergency need and provide intervention. Perform related duties as assigned. Qualifications Licensure/Certification: Possession of a California license as a Registered Nurse or equivalent. Possession and maintenance of BLS certification. Possession and maintenance of ACLS certification. Possession and maintenance of Oncology Nursing 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: 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. Current County of San Mateo and County of San Mateo Superior Court of California 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. A supplemental application form must be submitted in addition to our regular employment application form. A 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 or below. If you are not on the County's website, please go to https://jobs.smcgov.org to apply. Online applications must be received by the Human Resources Department before midnight on the final filing date. 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. 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 At the County of San Mateo, we take pride in the way our employees bring together their diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to serve our community's needs. The County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. HR Contact: Carolyn Burns (111220) (Medical Surgical Nurse-F031)
Description Note: This recruitment schedule was amended on December 3, 2020 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 seeking qualified and experienced Registered Nurses to work in our Medical-Surgical unit. We are currently looking to fill one (1.0 FTE) full-time, and two (0.5 FTE) part-time, Medical-Surgical nurse positions. A typical shift duration is 8-hours. Under direction, the incumbent will perform varied professional nursing duties with primary emphasis on professional nursing care for hospital or 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 assigned clinical setting. The incumbent will be responsible for the care of general medical-surgical patients, such as Telemetry, Oncology, and Pediatric patients. The ideal candidate 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. The ideal candidate will also maintain productive interpersonal relationships including nurse-nurse relationships and physician-nurse relationships. Additionally, they will provide care to patients after illness, injury or surgery or with acute health conditions. The incumbent will also attend to those who are being treated with pharmaceuticals (medications) to manage illness. Fluency in Spanish is preferred, but not required. Chemotherapy Certification is preferred and recent acute inpatient medical surgical experience for greater than 1 year is also preferred. NOTE: The eligible list generated from this recruitment may be used to fill future extra-help, term, unclassified, and regular classified vacancies. Extra-help / relief assignments are at-will and the employee is paid on an hourly basis. Some extra help / relief positions are eligible for benefits under the Affordable Care Act. Extra-help / relief workers are not guaranteed permanent status at the end of the extra-help / relief assignment. 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. Work with patients and their families to provide in-hospital and after-hospital follow-up through teaching and referral. 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. Medical-Surgical Nurse Provide care to patients after illness, injury or surgery or with acute health conditions or patients who are being treated with pharmaceuticals. Record, assess and observe patient progress, reactions and symptoms. Assesses needs of patient and develop plan of care based on assessment. Check vital signs, give injections and perform catheterizations and Point of Care Testing. Coordinate referrals and interagency communication. Manage pain. Monitor patients in restraint and seclusion and maintain patient safety. Determine medical or psychiatric emergency need and provide intervention. Perform related duties as assigned. Qualifications Licensure/Certification: Possession of a California license as a Registered Nurse or equivalent. Possession and maintenance of BLS certification. Possession and maintenance of ACLS certification. Possession and maintenance of Oncology Nursing 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: 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. Current County of San Mateo and County of San Mateo Superior Court of California 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. A supplemental application form must be submitted in addition to our regular employment application form. A 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 or below. If you are not on the County's website, please go to https://jobs.smcgov.org to apply. Online applications must be received by the Human Resources Department before midnight on the final filing date. 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. 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 At the County of San Mateo, we take pride in the way our employees bring together their diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to serve our community's needs. The County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. HR Contact: Carolyn Burns (111220) (Medical Surgical Nurse-F031)
County of San Mateo, CA
Redwood City, CA, United States
Description Note: This job posting was updated on May 26, 2016 to update the current vacancy shift. Note: This job posting was updated on October 1, 2018, December 12, 2016, August 30, 2016, April 19, 2016 and December 30, 2014 to amend the supplemental questions. San Mateo County Health would like to invite you to apply for the position of Nurse Practitioner . At San Mateo County Health , 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, vibrant community. If you're ready to discover the leader in you, we invite you to discover San Mateo County Health where we are all together better. We currently have vacancies in our Behavioral Health and Recovery Services (BHRS) division, Correctional Health Services division, and the San Mateo Medical Center and Clinics. Behavioral Health and Recovery Services (BHRS) offers a broad spectrum of mental health and substance use services for children, youth, families, adults and older adults in San Mateo County in the prevention, early intervention and treatment of mental illness and/or substance use conditions. Mental health services are also available for emotionally disturbed children, older adults at risk of institutionalization, children in special education or at risk of out-of-home placement, uninsured residents of San Mateo County and people of any age in a major crisis. Correctional Health Services provides integrated medical, dental, mental health, and chemical dependency treatment to San Mateo County's incarcerated adults, and medical and dental care to the juvenile hall population. Medical services include health screening, treatment, education, and 24-hour emergency response for juveniles and adults. The 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 also an acute-care hospital. We serve the healthcare needs of County residents, serving as the healthcare home for underserved and underinsured residents, with an emphasis on education and prevention. Under general supervision, Nurse Practitioners will provide services such as conducting complete physical examinations, developing diagnostic impressions, and managing care of patients working in one or more specialty areas, such as geriatric, pediatric, family health, or OB/GYN practice. Our nurses are part of a collaborative healthcare team dedicated to providing excellent care to our patients. At the County of San Mateo you'll find a supportive environment and opportunities to grow in your profession through training and education, including in-house Continuing Education units. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS: The Nurse Practitioner isfully competent to independently perform a variety of responsible primary health care services and other clinical procedures that require the exercise of a high degree of clinical judgment in the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of patients in a specialized nursing area office support duties. Positions in this series differ from those in the class of Staff Nurse in that Nurse Practitioners provide primary health care services and other clinical procedures that require specialized licensure and the exercise of a high degree of clinical judgment in the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of patients in a specialized nursing area. NOTE: The list of eligible candidates created from this recruitment may be used to fill current and future part-time, full-time, permanent, extra-help, per diem, relief,and/or temporary vacancies in any of the three correctional facilities. 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 etc; evaluate results of clinical findings and laboratory tests; report 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 maintenance in the area of specialization. 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 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 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 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 At the County of San Mateo, we take pride in the way our employees bring together their diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to serve our community's needs. The County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Analyst: Carolyn Burns(091814) (Nurse Practitioner - F009) Keywords: nursing, RN, NP, health services,practitioner, corrections, clinical, medical
Description Note: This job posting was updated on May 26, 2016 to update the current vacancy shift. Note: This job posting was updated on October 1, 2018, December 12, 2016, August 30, 2016, April 19, 2016 and December 30, 2014 to amend the supplemental questions. San Mateo County Health would like to invite you to apply for the position of Nurse Practitioner . At San Mateo County Health , 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, vibrant community. If you're ready to discover the leader in you, we invite you to discover San Mateo County Health where we are all together better. We currently have vacancies in our Behavioral Health and Recovery Services (BHRS) division, Correctional Health Services division, and the San Mateo Medical Center and Clinics. Behavioral Health and Recovery Services (BHRS) offers a broad spectrum of mental health and substance use services for children, youth, families, adults and older adults in San Mateo County in the prevention, early intervention and treatment of mental illness and/or substance use conditions. Mental health services are also available for emotionally disturbed children, older adults at risk of institutionalization, children in special education or at risk of out-of-home placement, uninsured residents of San Mateo County and people of any age in a major crisis. Correctional Health Services provides integrated medical, dental, mental health, and chemical dependency treatment to San Mateo County's incarcerated adults, and medical and dental care to the juvenile hall population. Medical services include health screening, treatment, education, and 24-hour emergency response for juveniles and adults. The 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 also an acute-care hospital. We serve the healthcare needs of County residents, serving as the healthcare home for underserved and underinsured residents, with an emphasis on education and prevention. Under general supervision, Nurse Practitioners will provide services such as conducting complete physical examinations, developing diagnostic impressions, and managing care of patients working in one or more specialty areas, such as geriatric, pediatric, family health, or OB/GYN practice. Our nurses are part of a collaborative healthcare team dedicated to providing excellent care to our patients. At the County of San Mateo you'll find a supportive environment and opportunities to grow in your profession through training and education, including in-house Continuing Education units. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS: The Nurse Practitioner isfully competent to independently perform a variety of responsible primary health care services and other clinical procedures that require the exercise of a high degree of clinical judgment in the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of patients in a specialized nursing area office support duties. Positions in this series differ from those in the class of Staff Nurse in that Nurse Practitioners provide primary health care services and other clinical procedures that require specialized licensure and the exercise of a high degree of clinical judgment in the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of patients in a specialized nursing area. NOTE: The list of eligible candidates created from this recruitment may be used to fill current and future part-time, full-time, permanent, extra-help, per diem, relief,and/or temporary vacancies in any of the three correctional facilities. 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 etc; evaluate results of clinical findings and laboratory tests; report 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 maintenance in the area of specialization. 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 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 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 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 At the County of San Mateo, we take pride in the way our employees bring together their diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to serve our community's needs. The County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Analyst: Carolyn Burns(091814) (Nurse Practitioner - F009) Keywords: nursing, RN, NP, health services,practitioner, corrections, clinical, medical
County of San Mateo, CA
Redwood City, CA, United States
Description 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! San Mateo Medical Center has an immediate extra-help opening fora Nurse Practitioner in the OB/GYN Clinics in San Mateo, Redwood City and Half Moon Bay. Under general supervision, the Nurse Practitioner provides obstetric and gynecologic services such as conducting complete physical examinations, developing diagnostic impressions and managing care of patients in our busy OB/GYN practice. The ideal candidate is a highly independent and reliable practitioner with license and certification as an FNP or WHNP, furnishing privileges and a minimum of two years recent experience delivering prenatal, postpartum and gynecologic care to a diverse population including placement of LARC's, screening and treatment of STI's, well woman exams, and menstrual irregularities. This is an extra help position designed for coverage of vacations and medical leave at three San Mateo outpatient locations in Redwood City, Half Moon Bay, and San Mateo. Experience in Midwifery, Labor and Delivery, and Spanish Language speakers will be prioritized. 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 etc; evaluate results of clinical findings and laboratory tests; report 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 maintenance in the area of specialization. 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 Licensure/Certification: Possession of a California license as a Registered Nurse AND Nurse Practitioner certification in primary care for obstetric and gynecologic patients are required. Education and Experience: Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. 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 If you are interested in being considered for one of these extra help positions, the following materials must be electronically submitted in a Word or PDF format and emailed to Linda Franco, Clinics Manager or Julie Birdsong Supervising Nurse Practitioner Email: lfranco@smcgov.org or jbirdsong@smcgov.org : Resumé Responses to Supplemental Questions Supplemental Questions: 1.Possession of a current California license as a Registered Nurse is required to qualify for this recruitment. Please provide the following: RN license number and expiration date: 2. Possession of a current California Nurse Practitioner certificate in Primary health care for obstetric and gynecologic patients is required to qualify for this recruitment. Please provide the following: Certificate number and expiration date: 3. Do you possess a DEA license? If yes, please provide your DEA license number and expiration date: 4.Describe the education, training and work experience that qualify youfor a position as a Nurse Practitioner OB/GYN in an outpatient setting. Be specific: 5. Describe your experience working with and treating pregnant, postpartum and gyn patients. 6.Give an example of your work experience as a Nurse Practitioner that best demonstrates your ability to work independently, with little or no supervision. Be specific about where the experience was gained, what your duties were and for how long you performed the job. Be specific. Please include the words " Nurse Practitioner- OB/GYN - Extra-Help" in the subject area of email submissions to: Linda Franco, Clinics Manager or Julie Birdsong Supervising Nurse Practitioner Email: lfranco@smcgov.org or jbirdsong@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. At the County of San Mateo, we take pride in the way our employees bring together their diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to serve our community's needs. The County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
Description 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! San Mateo Medical Center has an immediate extra-help opening fora Nurse Practitioner in the OB/GYN Clinics in San Mateo, Redwood City and Half Moon Bay. Under general supervision, the Nurse Practitioner provides obstetric and gynecologic services such as conducting complete physical examinations, developing diagnostic impressions and managing care of patients in our busy OB/GYN practice. The ideal candidate is a highly independent and reliable practitioner with license and certification as an FNP or WHNP, furnishing privileges and a minimum of two years recent experience delivering prenatal, postpartum and gynecologic care to a diverse population including placement of LARC's, screening and treatment of STI's, well woman exams, and menstrual irregularities. This is an extra help position designed for coverage of vacations and medical leave at three San Mateo outpatient locations in Redwood City, Half Moon Bay, and San Mateo. Experience in Midwifery, Labor and Delivery, and Spanish Language speakers will be prioritized. 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 etc; evaluate results of clinical findings and laboratory tests; report 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 maintenance in the area of specialization. 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 Licensure/Certification: Possession of a California license as a Registered Nurse AND Nurse Practitioner certification in primary care for obstetric and gynecologic patients are required. Education and Experience: Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. 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 If you are interested in being considered for one of these extra help positions, the following materials must be electronically submitted in a Word or PDF format and emailed to Linda Franco, Clinics Manager or Julie Birdsong Supervising Nurse Practitioner Email: lfranco@smcgov.org or jbirdsong@smcgov.org : Resumé Responses to Supplemental Questions Supplemental Questions: 1.Possession of a current California license as a Registered Nurse is required to qualify for this recruitment. Please provide the following: RN license number and expiration date: 2. Possession of a current California Nurse Practitioner certificate in Primary health care for obstetric and gynecologic patients is required to qualify for this recruitment. Please provide the following: Certificate number and expiration date: 3. Do you possess a DEA license? If yes, please provide your DEA license number and expiration date: 4.Describe the education, training and work experience that qualify youfor a position as a Nurse Practitioner OB/GYN in an outpatient setting. Be specific: 5. Describe your experience working with and treating pregnant, postpartum and gyn patients. 6.Give an example of your work experience as a Nurse Practitioner that best demonstrates your ability to work independently, with little or no supervision. Be specific about where the experience was gained, what your duties were and for how long you performed the job. Be specific. Please include the words " Nurse Practitioner- OB/GYN - Extra-Help" in the subject area of email submissions to: Linda Franco, Clinics Manager or Julie Birdsong Supervising Nurse Practitioner Email: lfranco@smcgov.org or jbirdsong@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. At the County of San Mateo, we take pride in the way our employees bring together their diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to serve our community's needs. The County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
County of San Mateo, CA
Redwood City, CA, United States
Description San Mateo County ParksDepartment 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 havethe abilityto 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 $17.47 - 21.85 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 https://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 directlycontact qualified applicants for further consideration. 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. At the County of San Mateo, we take pride in the way our employees bring together their diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to serve our community's needs. The County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Analyst: Arlene Cahill(L046)
Description San Mateo County ParksDepartment 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 havethe abilityto 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 $17.47 - 21.85 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 https://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 directlycontact qualified applicants for further consideration. 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. At the County of San Mateo, we take pride in the way our employees bring together their diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to serve our community's needs. The County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Analyst: Arlene Cahill(L046)
County of San Mateo, CA
Redwood City, CA, United States
Description Note: This recruitment was amended on February 15, 2020 to include OR Nurses. Note: This recruitment schedule was amended on April 11, 2019 to extend the Final Filing Date. This recruitment has been changed to "Continuous." Seeking experienced Perioperative Nurses for PACU/Recovery and OR positions! Please note these positions are not intended for Nurse Graduates. Critical Care Experience is preferred for PACU/Recovery and OR positions. Through growth and change, the San Mateo Medical Center remains committed to providing 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 Medical Center, a 509-bed integrated care facility, has been providing healthcare to our community and surrounding service area since 1930. We are currently seeking motivated and experienced Perioperative Nurses for our state-of-the art Surgical Department. Under supervision, OR Nurses will ensure safety in the Operating Room for surgeons and patients, scrubbing and circulating, and PACU Nurses will take care of patients after surgery/in Recovery. You will provide healthcare instructions to patient and family, maintain accurate and continued nursing documentation, including patient histories, observations, condition and assessment of changes . You will administer and control medications and narcotics, including IV fluids and blood administration. You must have mastery of departmental equipment and technology. Seeking experienced Perioperative Nurses! Please note this position is not intended for Nurse Graduates. The ideal candidate has a minimum of two years of experience in the Recovery Room or Operating Room of an acute care hospital and is knowledgeable in nursing care in the following areas: Patients having surgery in the following areas: General surgery GYN Orthopedics Neuro ENT Urology Plastics Vascular surgery Patients receiving: General anesthesia Spinal/epidural anesthesia Monitored anesthesia care (MAC) Procedural sedation 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, record patient histories, symptoms and observations. Establish and implement nursing care plans for each patient through assessment, development, activation and evaluation. 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. Work with patient and their families to provide in-hospital and after-hospital follow-up through teaching and referral. 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. Perform related duties as assigned and as required by assigned work setting, as described below. Perioperative Nurse Duties for nurses in this series may also include the following: Perform pre-and post-operative nursing duties. Collect, interpret, record and communicate pertinent data relevant to the patient's care. Determine medical or psychiatric emergency need and provide intervention. Assist in the positioning of patients for surgery. Transfer patients to and from bed, gurney and/or operating table. Organize and coordinate schedules based on changes to patient status, the environment and procedures being administered. Perform related duties as assigned. Qualifications Licensure/Certification: Possession of a current California license as a Registered Nurse. Possession and maintenance of BLS certification. Possession and maintenance of an ACLS and/or 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 Open & Promotional. Anyone may apply. Current County of San Mateo and County of San Mateo Superior Court of California 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 will 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 based solely on the information provided in the application materials. Because of this screening process, all applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination . All examinations will be given in the County of San Mateo, California, and applicants must participate at their own expense. IMPORTANT : Applications for this position will only be accepted online. If you are currently on the County's website, you may click the "Apply" button. If you are not on the County's website, please go to https://jobs.smcgov.org/ to apply. Online applications must be received by the Human Resources Department before midnight on the final filing date. 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. Apply immediately. This recruitment is open on a continuous basis and selections may be made at any time within the process. ~ TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE ~ Deadline to Apply: TBD Application Screening: TBD Combination Panel/Department Interviews: TBD At the County of San Mateo, we take pride in the way our employees bring together their diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to serve our community's needs. The County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Analyst: Carolyn Burns (032819) (Perioperative Nurse - F034)
Description Note: This recruitment was amended on February 15, 2020 to include OR Nurses. Note: This recruitment schedule was amended on April 11, 2019 to extend the Final Filing Date. This recruitment has been changed to "Continuous." Seeking experienced Perioperative Nurses for PACU/Recovery and OR positions! Please note these positions are not intended for Nurse Graduates. Critical Care Experience is preferred for PACU/Recovery and OR positions. Through growth and change, the San Mateo Medical Center remains committed to providing 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 Medical Center, a 509-bed integrated care facility, has been providing healthcare to our community and surrounding service area since 1930. We are currently seeking motivated and experienced Perioperative Nurses for our state-of-the art Surgical Department. Under supervision, OR Nurses will ensure safety in the Operating Room for surgeons and patients, scrubbing and circulating, and PACU Nurses will take care of patients after surgery/in Recovery. You will provide healthcare instructions to patient and family, maintain accurate and continued nursing documentation, including patient histories, observations, condition and assessment of changes . You will administer and control medications and narcotics, including IV fluids and blood administration. You must have mastery of departmental equipment and technology. Seeking experienced Perioperative Nurses! Please note this position is not intended for Nurse Graduates. The ideal candidate has a minimum of two years of experience in the Recovery Room or Operating Room of an acute care hospital and is knowledgeable in nursing care in the following areas: Patients having surgery in the following areas: General surgery GYN Orthopedics Neuro ENT Urology Plastics Vascular surgery Patients receiving: General anesthesia Spinal/epidural anesthesia Monitored anesthesia care (MAC) Procedural sedation 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, record patient histories, symptoms and observations. Establish and implement nursing care plans for each patient through assessment, development, activation and evaluation. 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. Work with patient and their families to provide in-hospital and after-hospital follow-up through teaching and referral. 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. Perform related duties as assigned and as required by assigned work setting, as described below. Perioperative Nurse Duties for nurses in this series may also include the following: Perform pre-and post-operative nursing duties. Collect, interpret, record and communicate pertinent data relevant to the patient's care. Determine medical or psychiatric emergency need and provide intervention. Assist in the positioning of patients for surgery. Transfer patients to and from bed, gurney and/or operating table. Organize and coordinate schedules based on changes to patient status, the environment and procedures being administered. Perform related duties as assigned. Qualifications Licensure/Certification: Possession of a current California license as a Registered Nurse. Possession and maintenance of BLS certification. Possession and maintenance of an ACLS and/or 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 Open & Promotional. Anyone may apply. Current County of San Mateo and County of San Mateo Superior Court of California 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 will 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 based solely on the information provided in the application materials. Because of this screening process, all applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination . All examinations will be given in the County of San Mateo, California, and applicants must participate at their own expense. IMPORTANT : Applications for this position will only be accepted online. If you are currently on the County's website, you may click the "Apply" button. If you are not on the County's website, please go to https://jobs.smcgov.org/ to apply. Online applications must be received by the Human Resources Department before midnight on the final filing date. 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. Apply immediately. This recruitment is open on a continuous basis and selections may be made at any time within the process. ~ TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE ~ Deadline to Apply: TBD Application Screening: TBD Combination Panel/Department Interviews: TBD At the County of San Mateo, we take pride in the way our employees bring together their diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to serve our community's needs. The County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Analyst: Carolyn Burns (032819) (Perioperative Nurse - F034)
County of San Mateo, CA
Redwood City, CA, United States
Description San Mateo Medical Center is a mission-driven, integrated healthcare delivery system focused on continuous quality improvement. If you believe in the power of team-based care and innovation, we want you to be part of our team! At San Mateo Medical Center, our physicians provide high quality, comprehensive medical care and treatment to a diverse patient population. We have a patient-centered, team based model with an emphasis on prevention of disease, promotion of health, and chronic disease management. We use data to help us focus on and drive improvement. We support provider and staff development and growth. Our clinics include physicians trained in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, and Pediatrics. 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 (Innovative Care Clinic), Redwood City (Fair Oaks Health Center), Daly City (Daly City Health Center), South San Francisco (South San Francisco Health Center), and Half Moon Bay (Coastside Clinic). Hours are flexible, but may include after hours or weekend shift options, either currently or in the near future. There are pediatric call opportunities, but no call or inpatient responsibilities for adult providers. Read more about the San Mateo Medical Center and our clinics . Excellent Benefit Package • Health benefits include family coverage options, health, eye and dental insurance, basic disability, and medical malpractice coverage • Retirement plans and health benefits for retirees • Wellness program, including exercise classes, worksite massage, and an onsite gym • Additional 5% increase in salary for each qualifying board certification up to two (2) Boards • CME funds ($3,000/year) for license/books and other supplies • Some NHSC loan repayment support available • Administrative leave time at 5 hours per pay period up to 260 hours (this is prorated for part time employees) that can be used as leave or cashed out up to 50% each Spring • 15% administrative time • Protected quality improvement project time Current residents of an accredited Pediatric, Family Practice or Internal Medicine Residency Program may apply prior to graduating from the program. Several San Mateo Medical Center clinics are accreditedas National Health Services Corps sites and benefit from scholarships and loan repayment programs through this network. Must have Board Certification or eligibility and enrollment as a provider of Medi-Cal/Medicare. Job Announcement Edits: Job description updated on 8/18/16. Compensation info updated on 5/23/16. Recruitment amended to comply withAssembly Bill 218 (Ban theBox) on 6/30/2014. Job title updated on 9/3/2013. Information on positions available and supplemental question regarding residency program updated on 1/25/2012. 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. Provide appropriate therapy to patients. 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; including documenting in Electronic Medical Record(EMR). Develop comprehensive case histories. Perform related duties as assigned. Qualifications Licensure/Certification: License to practice medicine or osteopathy in the State of California. Board certification or Board eligibility in Family Practice, Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, Adolescent Medicine or a related area is highly desirable. Language: Spanish speaking is strongly preferred but not required. 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. 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 panel interview (weight: 100%). 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. 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 selection process. Qualified applicants will be notified of the date, time and place of the interviews. All interviews will take place 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. Apply immediately. This recruitment is open on a "continuous" basisand selections may be made at any time within the process. At the County of San Mateo, we take pride in the way our employees bring together their diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to serve our community's needs. The County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Analyst: Carolyn Burns (030411) (Staff Physician- F124)
Description San Mateo Medical Center is a mission-driven, integrated healthcare delivery system focused on continuous quality improvement. If you believe in the power of team-based care and innovation, we want you to be part of our team! At San Mateo Medical Center, our physicians provide high quality, comprehensive medical care and treatment to a diverse patient population. We have a patient-centered, team based model with an emphasis on prevention of disease, promotion of health, and chronic disease management. We use data to help us focus on and drive improvement. We support provider and staff development and growth. Our clinics include physicians trained in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, and Pediatrics. 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 (Innovative Care Clinic), Redwood City (Fair Oaks Health Center), Daly City (Daly City Health Center), South San Francisco (South San Francisco Health Center), and Half Moon Bay (Coastside Clinic). Hours are flexible, but may include after hours or weekend shift options, either currently or in the near future. There are pediatric call opportunities, but no call or inpatient responsibilities for adult providers. Read more about the San Mateo Medical Center and our clinics . Excellent Benefit Package • Health benefits include family coverage options, health, eye and dental insurance, basic disability, and medical malpractice coverage • Retirement plans and health benefits for retirees • Wellness program, including exercise classes, worksite massage, and an onsite gym • Additional 5% increase in salary for each qualifying board certification up to two (2) Boards • CME funds ($3,000/year) for license/books and other supplies • Some NHSC loan repayment support available • Administrative leave time at 5 hours per pay period up to 260 hours (this is prorated for part time employees) that can be used as leave or cashed out up to 50% each Spring • 15% administrative time • Protected quality improvement project time Current residents of an accredited Pediatric, Family Practice or Internal Medicine Residency Program may apply prior to graduating from the program. Several San Mateo Medical Center clinics are accreditedas National Health Services Corps sites and benefit from scholarships and loan repayment programs through this network. Must have Board Certification or eligibility and enrollment as a provider of Medi-Cal/Medicare. Job Announcement Edits: Job description updated on 8/18/16. Compensation info updated on 5/23/16. Recruitment amended to comply withAssembly Bill 218 (Ban theBox) on 6/30/2014. Job title updated on 9/3/2013. Information on positions available and supplemental question regarding residency program updated on 1/25/2012. 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. Provide appropriate therapy to patients. 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; including documenting in Electronic Medical Record(EMR). Develop comprehensive case histories. Perform related duties as assigned. Qualifications Licensure/Certification: License to practice medicine or osteopathy in the State of California. Board certification or Board eligibility in Family Practice, Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, Adolescent Medicine or a related area is highly desirable. Language: Spanish speaking is strongly preferred but not required. 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. 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 panel interview (weight: 100%). 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. 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 selection process. Qualified applicants will be notified of the date, time and place of the interviews. All interviews will take place 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. Apply immediately. This recruitment is open on a "continuous" basisand selections may be made at any time within the process. At the County of San Mateo, we take pride in the way our employees bring together their diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to serve our community's needs. The County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Analyst: Carolyn Burns (030411) (Staff Physician- F124)
County of San Mateo, CA
Redwood City, CA, United States
Description Note: This recruitment schedule was amended on March 1, 2021 to extend the Final Filing Date. This recruitment has been changed to "Continuous." The San Mateo County Employees' Retirement Association (SamCERA) is looking for their next valued team member to fulfill the role of Retirement Senior Accountant. We invite you to join a team that provides caring, fair, accurate, timely and knowledgeable professional services and information to its members and other stakeholders. The mission of SamCERA is to serve as loyal fiduciary for its members (comprised of permanent employees of the County of San Mateo, the San Mateo County Superior Court, and the San Mateo County Mosquito and Vector Control District) and to serve as a prudent administrator of the retirement system. For more information about our organization, visit https://www.samcera.org/ . Under direction of the Finance Officer, the Retirement Senior Accountant will plan, assign, direct, coordinate and evaluate the work of professional and fiscal support staff performing accounting and finance activities; create timely and accurate financial statements, administer financial systems, analyze financial data to complete reports and make recommendations; and perform other related duties. This position assists with the development and management of all financial transactions, record keeping of all general and institutional investment activities, pension payroll processes, and human resource administration in SamCERA. In addition to the minimum education and experience requirement, the ideal candidate will demonstrate: Experience in accounting for general and investment financial activities. Knowledge in Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and requirements of Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB). Experience with project management and process improvement. Ability to adapt changes and work with teams. Ability to work independently, solve problems with innovative mindset and exercise sound judgment within established guidelines. Ability to manage time and deadlines. Proficient in Microsoft Excel. Examples Of Duties Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Plan, direct, supervise, train, review and/or evaluate the work of assigned staff. Provide input into selection decisions and disciplinary matters. Provide on-going reassessment of current departmental procedures, implement improvements to work flow and prepare up-to-date process documentation. Interpret and apply applicable policies and procedures in accordance with the County Employees Retirement Law of 1937. Interact with the external auditors to provide adequate data and support during their fieldwork. Research various accounting-related issues including, but not limited to, investments, securities lending, general accounting, and retiree payroll. Assist the Finance Officer with special projects and other related work as required. Provide guidance and training to accounting and other SamCERA staff regarding accounting issues. Prepare financial statements and other reports by analyzing and summarizing financial and statistical data; identify significant financial reporting events and prepare footnote disclosures for annual audited financial report. Prepare a variety of highly complex and special reports on pension fund activities, budgetary requirements and actuarial analysis. Examine and analyze SamCERA's fiscal operations, recommending enhancements to the department's record-keeping, financial accounting and budgetary controls. Assist in the preparation of annual budgets, including accounting and statistical analysis to support appropriate funding levels. Analyze institutional investment and pension accounting records for use in preparing annual cash flows and budgets. Prepare trend analysis report of cash disbursements, forecast, calculate and analyze prepaid contributions, investment income and expenses. Develop financial forecast including cash inflows and outflows. Prepare journal entries and periodic reconciliations of general ledger, journal, subsidiary accounts, and bank statements. 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. A typical way to qualify is: Education: Graduation from a four-year college or university with major coursework in accounting, finance, business administration or a closely related field. This classification requires the successful completion of a minimum of twelve semester units of college level accounting coursework. Experience: The equivalent of three years full-time professional accounting or auditing experience with increasing responsibility throughout the years, including the performance of a variety of accounting and fiscal responsibilities, one year of which must have been in a lead or supervisory capacity in an accounting section or division. Knowledge of: The County Employees Retirement Law of 1937 as it pertains to SamCERA procedures. Governmental Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and requirements of Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB). Principles, practices and terminology of institutional investment. Project management and leadership techniques. Auditing techniques, principles, and practices. Accounting software programs. General actuarial concepts and terminologies. Principles and practices of business data processing, particularly as related to the processing of accounting information. Principles and practices of supervision or management. Effective verbal and written communication skills. Terminologies, concepts and practices related to the processing and maintenance of retirement system records. Skill/Ability to: Plan, organize, supervise, train and evaluate the work of staff. Perform technical, specialized, complex or difficult accounting projects. Read and interpret complex employee benefit and pension plan regulations including the County Employees Retirement law of 1937., pertinent codes, accounting guidelines, manuals and plan documents. Apply governmental accounting principles and practices. Prepare comprehensive financial reports and budgets. Explain complex procedures to coworkers and coach staff in new skills and procedures. Identify emerging risk issues and trends and present analysis to management. Establish priorities, analyze problems and identify solutions under pressure. Meet deadlines and follow-up on responsibilities. Prepare and deliver presentations to groups. Communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing. Establish and maintain professional relationships with members of the Retirement Board, SamCERA staff, members of the Retirement Association, other governmental agencies, outside corporations, and various consultants. Perform complex mathematical and statistical calculations accurately. Application/Examination Open and Promotional. Anyone may apply. Current County of San Mateo and County of San Mateo Superior Court of California 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. 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. Important Information About the Examination Process: The examination process will consist of the steps detailed in the order below. Because of this examination process, not all applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are guaranteed advancement through the examination process. 1. Initial review of application materials. At this step, applicants submitting incomplete applications and/or incomplete responses to the supplemental questions, lacking relevant qualifications, and/or not following instructions will be disqualified. Application submissions that do not follow instructions will be rejected. Applicants who pass the initial review will be invited to take an online computer-based examination. 2. Online computer-based examination (weight: pass/fail): Those applicants who pass the initial review process outlined above will receive a link, via email, for the online computer-based examination. Please make sure to read all notices carefully. Applicant requests for alternate exam dates will not be granted. Reasonable accommodations for medical conditions will be considered on a case-by-case basis and must be requested at the time of application. It is the applicants' responsibility to notify the Human Resources Department at (650) 363-4343 if they have not received their invitation notice for the online computer-based examination by 5:00 pm, Tuesday, March 2, 2021. 3. Applicants who pass the online computer-based examination will be placed on an eligible list and top ranked candidates will be invited for an 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" button. If you are not on the County's website, please go to https://jobs.smcgov.org/ to apply. Online applications must be received by the Human Resources Department before midnight on the final filing date. 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 for Applications: Continuous Online Computer-Based Examination: March 2 - March 5, 2021. Candidates must complete the entire examination within this time period. At the County of San Mateo, we welcome and celebrate the diversity of our employees, and strive to create a workplace where they feel valued every day. County of San Mateo is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. HR Contact: Mandy Singh (01132021) (Retirement Senior Accountant-Exempt E-012)
Description Note: This recruitment schedule was amended on March 1, 2021 to extend the Final Filing Date. This recruitment has been changed to "Continuous." The San Mateo County Employees' Retirement Association (SamCERA) is looking for their next valued team member to fulfill the role of Retirement Senior Accountant. We invite you to join a team that provides caring, fair, accurate, timely and knowledgeable professional services and information to its members and other stakeholders. The mission of SamCERA is to serve as loyal fiduciary for its members (comprised of permanent employees of the County of San Mateo, the San Mateo County Superior Court, and the San Mateo County Mosquito and Vector Control District) and to serve as a prudent administrator of the retirement system. For more information about our organization, visit https://www.samcera.org/ . Under direction of the Finance Officer, the Retirement Senior Accountant will plan, assign, direct, coordinate and evaluate the work of professional and fiscal support staff performing accounting and finance activities; create timely and accurate financial statements, administer financial systems, analyze financial data to complete reports and make recommendations; and perform other related duties. This position assists with the development and management of all financial transactions, record keeping of all general and institutional investment activities, pension payroll processes, and human resource administration in SamCERA. In addition to the minimum education and experience requirement, the ideal candidate will demonstrate: Experience in accounting for general and investment financial activities. Knowledge in Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and requirements of Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB). Experience with project management and process improvement. Ability to adapt changes and work with teams. Ability to work independently, solve problems with innovative mindset and exercise sound judgment within established guidelines. Ability to manage time and deadlines. Proficient in Microsoft Excel. Examples Of Duties Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Plan, direct, supervise, train, review and/or evaluate the work of assigned staff. Provide input into selection decisions and disciplinary matters. Provide on-going reassessment of current departmental procedures, implement improvements to work flow and prepare up-to-date process documentation. Interpret and apply applicable policies and procedures in accordance with the County Employees Retirement Law of 1937. Interact with the external auditors to provide adequate data and support during their fieldwork. Research various accounting-related issues including, but not limited to, investments, securities lending, general accounting, and retiree payroll. Assist the Finance Officer with special projects and other related work as required. Provide guidance and training to accounting and other SamCERA staff regarding accounting issues. Prepare financial statements and other reports by analyzing and summarizing financial and statistical data; identify significant financial reporting events and prepare footnote disclosures for annual audited financial report. Prepare a variety of highly complex and special reports on pension fund activities, budgetary requirements and actuarial analysis. Examine and analyze SamCERA's fiscal operations, recommending enhancements to the department's record-keeping, financial accounting and budgetary controls. Assist in the preparation of annual budgets, including accounting and statistical analysis to support appropriate funding levels. Analyze institutional investment and pension accounting records for use in preparing annual cash flows and budgets. Prepare trend analysis report of cash disbursements, forecast, calculate and analyze prepaid contributions, investment income and expenses. Develop financial forecast including cash inflows and outflows. Prepare journal entries and periodic reconciliations of general ledger, journal, subsidiary accounts, and bank statements. 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. A typical way to qualify is: Education: Graduation from a four-year college or university with major coursework in accounting, finance, business administration or a closely related field. This classification requires the successful completion of a minimum of twelve semester units of college level accounting coursework. Experience: The equivalent of three years full-time professional accounting or auditing experience with increasing responsibility throughout the years, including the performance of a variety of accounting and fiscal responsibilities, one year of which must have been in a lead or supervisory capacity in an accounting section or division. Knowledge of: The County Employees Retirement Law of 1937 as it pertains to SamCERA procedures. Governmental Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and requirements of Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB). Principles, practices and terminology of institutional investment. Project management and leadership techniques. Auditing techniques, principles, and practices. Accounting software programs. General actuarial concepts and terminologies. Principles and practices of business data processing, particularly as related to the processing of accounting information. Principles and practices of supervision or management. Effective verbal and written communication skills. Terminologies, concepts and practices related to the processing and maintenance of retirement system records. Skill/Ability to: Plan, organize, supervise, train and evaluate the work of staff. Perform technical, specialized, complex or difficult accounting projects. Read and interpret complex employee benefit and pension plan regulations including the County Employees Retirement law of 1937., pertinent codes, accounting guidelines, manuals and plan documents. Apply governmental accounting principles and practices. Prepare comprehensive financial reports and budgets. Explain complex procedures to coworkers and coach staff in new skills and procedures. Identify emerging risk issues and trends and present analysis to management. Establish priorities, analyze problems and identify solutions under pressure. Meet deadlines and follow-up on responsibilities. Prepare and deliver presentations to groups. Communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing. Establish and maintain professional relationships with members of the Retirement Board, SamCERA staff, members of the Retirement Association, other governmental agencies, outside corporations, and various consultants. Perform complex mathematical and statistical calculations accurately. Application/Examination Open and Promotional. Anyone may apply. Current County of San Mateo and County of San Mateo Superior Court of California 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. 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. Important Information About the Examination Process: The examination process will consist of the steps detailed in the order below. Because of this examination process, not all applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are guaranteed advancement through the examination process. 1. Initial review of application materials. At this step, applicants submitting incomplete applications and/or incomplete responses to the supplemental questions, lacking relevant qualifications, and/or not following instructions will be disqualified. Application submissions that do not follow instructions will be rejected. Applicants who pass the initial review will be invited to take an online computer-based examination. 2. Online computer-based examination (weight: pass/fail): Those applicants who pass the initial review process outlined above will receive a link, via email, for the online computer-based examination. Please make sure to read all notices carefully. Applicant requests for alternate exam dates will not be granted. Reasonable accommodations for medical conditions will be considered on a case-by-case basis and must be requested at the time of application. It is the applicants' responsibility to notify the Human Resources Department at (650) 363-4343 if they have not received their invitation notice for the online computer-based examination by 5:00 pm, Tuesday, March 2, 2021. 3. Applicants who pass the online computer-based examination will be placed on an eligible list and top ranked candidates will be invited for an 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" button. If you are not on the County's website, please go to https://jobs.smcgov.org/ to apply. Online applications must be received by the Human Resources Department before midnight on the final filing date. 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 for Applications: Continuous Online Computer-Based Examination: March 2 - March 5, 2021. Candidates must complete the entire examination within this time period. At the County of San Mateo, we welcome and celebrate the diversity of our employees, and strive to create a workplace where they feel valued every day. County of San Mateo is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. HR Contact: Mandy Singh (01132021) (Retirement Senior Accountant-Exempt E-012)
County of San Mateo, CA
Redwood City, CA, United States
Description Note: This recruitment schedule was amended on February 8, 2021 to extend the Final Filing Date. This recruitment has been changed to "Continuous." The Vocational Rehabilitation Services Division of San Mateo County's Human Services Agency is seeking an experienced Senior Community Worker to provide a wide variety of advanced community services of a remedial, educational, and emergency nature for socially, economically or mentally disadvantaged persons, which may include group and individual instruction and counseling, needs assessment and plan development, outreach, case management and direct patient care services. In addition, the Senior Community Worker will perform the most complex types of duties assigned to the class series, exercising a high level of autonomy, judgment, and initiative demonstrated by a high level of involvement in the development of individual (non-medical) care or support plan, significant levels of advocacy with external groups on behalf of the clients and advanced level of group facilitation, community education and training activities. The ideal candidate will: Be sensitive to the needs of the economically/socially disadvantaged. Have experience providing supportive services to individuals with barriers. Be client and customer centered. Motivate others and work as a team member. Collaborate effectively with community partners and other agencies. Be highly organized, flexible and work independently. Make effective decisions without supervision. Provide excellent customer service. Communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Speak a second language is highly desirable but not required. Use various computer applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook and other programs as needed. Have reliable means of transportation to drive throughout San Mateo County. Days and hours may vary, as the work schedule will be based on the clients work schedules. Additionally, the incumbent will be available to work evening and weekends to perform duties of the 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 include: Provide individual support in developing independent job skills at the worksite to assist the client in maintaining employment with the goal of self-sufficiency. Assess the client and employer needs and the work environment; observe, shadow, train, coach, create and provide tools, model, interpret, and monitor the client onsite in employer facilities to support and facilitate client success. Educate and assist in assimilation in the workplace; develop solutions, often immediate, to problems and situations as they arise. Assist the client in resolving differences or challenges in the workplace; mediate differences between co-workers and employers when necessary. Qualifications K nowledge of: Applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules and regulations and County program policies and guidelines. Problems, needs, attitudes and behavior patterns of disadvantaged individuals and of the total community served. Modern office practices, methods, and computer equipment and applications related to the work. Social and community resources. Basic techniques and dynamics of assessment and engagement. Techniques for group and individual counseling. Basic case management techniques and processes. Perform effectively in stressful, emotional, and confrontational situations. Recognize factors causing reaction or changes in a client's condition or behavior. Evaluate information received and make appropriate recommendations and referrals. Identification, development, and utilization of social and community resources. 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. Skill/Ability to: Effectively market and represent a program, its clients, and services to external agencies. Interpret, explain, and apply administrative and departmental policies and procedures. 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. Interpret agency programs and policies to members of the community served. Write clear and comprehensive reports. Analyze problems, formulate plans and put them into effect with a minimum of supervision. Stand and walk for extended periods of time and lift and carry equipment and supplies used in the course of the work. Education and Experience: Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and skills is qualifying. A typical way of gaining the knowledge and skills is two years of experience providing community services of a remedial and educational nature which includes experience counseling and conducting outreach to the client population served. Licensure/Certification: Some positions may require possession of a class C California driver license or equivalent. Physical Demands: Must possess mobility to work in the field as well as an office environment; to operate a motor vehicle to attend meetings, and visit various County sites/employers, and to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone. The job involves fieldwork requiring frequent walking. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard. Positions in this classification may bend, stoop, kneel, reach, and climb to perform work. Environmental Elements: Employees may be exposed to loud or excessive noise levels, unpleasant odors, or dust. Protective clothing such as gloves when supporting client job training. Application/Examination This is an extra-help recruitment. Anyone may apply. A supplemental application form must be submitted in addition to our regular employment application form. The Human Services Agency screen materials after the recruitment closes. The Human Services Agency will contact qualified candidates directly for a departmental interview. 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. 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 https://jobs.smcgov.org to apply. ~TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE ~ Application Filing Deadline: TBD Departmental Interviews: TBD At the County of San Mateo, we take pride in the way our employees bring together their diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to serve our community's needs. The County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Analyst: Arlene Cahill (Senior Community Worker - G117)
Description Note: This recruitment schedule was amended on February 8, 2021 to extend the Final Filing Date. This recruitment has been changed to "Continuous." The Vocational Rehabilitation Services Division of San Mateo County's Human Services Agency is seeking an experienced Senior Community Worker to provide a wide variety of advanced community services of a remedial, educational, and emergency nature for socially, economically or mentally disadvantaged persons, which may include group and individual instruction and counseling, needs assessment and plan development, outreach, case management and direct patient care services. In addition, the Senior Community Worker will perform the most complex types of duties assigned to the class series, exercising a high level of autonomy, judgment, and initiative demonstrated by a high level of involvement in the development of individual (non-medical) care or support plan, significant levels of advocacy with external groups on behalf of the clients and advanced level of group facilitation, community education and training activities. The ideal candidate will: Be sensitive to the needs of the economically/socially disadvantaged. Have experience providing supportive services to individuals with barriers. Be client and customer centered. Motivate others and work as a team member. Collaborate effectively with community partners and other agencies. Be highly organized, flexible and work independently. Make effective decisions without supervision. Provide excellent customer service. Communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Speak a second language is highly desirable but not required. Use various computer applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook and other programs as needed. Have reliable means of transportation to drive throughout San Mateo County. Days and hours may vary, as the work schedule will be based on the clients work schedules. Additionally, the incumbent will be available to work evening and weekends to perform duties of the 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 include: Provide individual support in developing independent job skills at the worksite to assist the client in maintaining employment with the goal of self-sufficiency. Assess the client and employer needs and the work environment; observe, shadow, train, coach, create and provide tools, model, interpret, and monitor the client onsite in employer facilities to support and facilitate client success. Educate and assist in assimilation in the workplace; develop solutions, often immediate, to problems and situations as they arise. Assist the client in resolving differences or challenges in the workplace; mediate differences between co-workers and employers when necessary. Qualifications K nowledge of: Applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules and regulations and County program policies and guidelines. Problems, needs, attitudes and behavior patterns of disadvantaged individuals and of the total community served. Modern office practices, methods, and computer equipment and applications related to the work. Social and community resources. Basic techniques and dynamics of assessment and engagement. Techniques for group and individual counseling. Basic case management techniques and processes. Perform effectively in stressful, emotional, and confrontational situations. Recognize factors causing reaction or changes in a client's condition or behavior. Evaluate information received and make appropriate recommendations and referrals. Identification, development, and utilization of social and community resources. 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. Skill/Ability to: Effectively market and represent a program, its clients, and services to external agencies. Interpret, explain, and apply administrative and departmental policies and procedures. 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. Interpret agency programs and policies to members of the community served. Write clear and comprehensive reports. Analyze problems, formulate plans and put them into effect with a minimum of supervision. Stand and walk for extended periods of time and lift and carry equipment and supplies used in the course of the work. Education and Experience: Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and skills is qualifying. A typical way of gaining the knowledge and skills is two years of experience providing community services of a remedial and educational nature which includes experience counseling and conducting outreach to the client population served. Licensure/Certification: Some positions may require possession of a class C California driver license or equivalent. Physical Demands: Must possess mobility to work in the field as well as an office environment; to operate a motor vehicle to attend meetings, and visit various County sites/employers, and to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone. The job involves fieldwork requiring frequent walking. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard. Positions in this classification may bend, stoop, kneel, reach, and climb to perform work. Environmental Elements: Employees may be exposed to loud or excessive noise levels, unpleasant odors, or dust. Protective clothing such as gloves when supporting client job training. Application/Examination This is an extra-help recruitment. Anyone may apply. A supplemental application form must be submitted in addition to our regular employment application form. The Human Services Agency screen materials after the recruitment closes. The Human Services Agency will contact qualified candidates directly for a departmental interview. 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. 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 https://jobs.smcgov.org to apply. ~TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE ~ Application Filing Deadline: TBD Departmental Interviews: TBD At the County of San Mateo, we take pride in the way our employees bring together their diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to serve our community's needs. The County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Analyst: Arlene Cahill (Senior Community Worker - G117)
County of San Mateo, CA
Redwood City, CA, United States
Description The County of San Mateo's Sheriff's Office is dedicated to improving the quality of life within the community. Here is your opportunity to make a difference by beginning a career in law enforcement! We are currently seeking dedicated professionals to serve as Correctional Officers responsible for the supervision of inmates and inmate activity in County detention facilities. To avoid delays in processing your application for this position, please carefully read all of the information contained in this job posting prior to submitting an application. IMPORTANT PRE-APPLICATION EXAM INFORMATION Applicants for Sheriff's Correctional Officer must have passed the entry level physical agility test, either the Work Sample Test Battery (WSTB) with a minimum score of 320 or the Correctional Officer test with a passing score, and the POST Entry-Level Law Enforcement Test Battery (PELLETB) with a minimum T-score of 46. Both test scores must be attached to the online application and must have been taken within a year of the date of application. Pre-application tests for Sheriff's Correctional Officer applicants have been outsourced to the South Bay Regional Public Safety Training Consortium (aka The Academy); however, test results from other training organizations and law enforcement agencies will be accepted so long as they meet California Peace Officer Standards & Training (POST) requirements as outlined below. Applicants are responsible for contacting The Academy and self-enrolling in the required written test and physical agility test. For current test schedule and enrollment, visit The Academy's website at www.theacademy.ca.gov . A valid Basic Police Academy certification, meeting POST requirements, dated within one year of application will be accepted in lieu of PELLETB and WSTB scores. Academy certifications obtained more than a year ago will be accepted in lieu of PELLETB, but applicants must attach WSTB results showing the test was taken within a year of application. Note: While the physical agility test can be retaken immediately, the written exam can only be taken once every 30 days. Practice sessions for the physical agility test are also offered through The Academy. 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 46 . 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 mirrors the California Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) test and is advertised as such on The Academy's website. Applicants can submit scores from either the WSTB or the Correctional Officer test through The Academy. The Academy offers optional practice sessions. Test and practice schedules are available on The Academy's website. The events for the Correctional Officer test include: 99-yard obstacle course in under 23 seconds 165-pound body drag for 32-feet in under 7 seconds 165-pound body lift for 60 seconds 500 yard run in under 2 minutes 1.5 mile run in 14 minutes or less IMPORTANT : When you report for the test, inform The Academy that you are applying to be a Correctional Officer with San Mateo County. San Mateo County Correctional Officer applicants will not be required to participate in climbing the 6-foot chain link fence or 6-foot solid wall portion of the WSTB test. Examples Of Duties Correctional Officer duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Receive, search, book, fingerprint, and guard inmates in the correctional facilities. Take custody of inmates' property. Maintain records of bookings, releases, transfers, money and other functions of the correctional facilities. Prepare inmates for court and for release. Perform related duties as assigned. Qualifications Skill/Ability to: Exercise good judgment. Read and comprehend legal documents, law enforcement manuals, and court decisions. Follow instructions. Function effectively under stress. Project authority. Make accurate observations. Perform strenuous physical activity. Write reports and correspondence. Communicate effectively orally. Communicate with all types of people. Meet State of California POST medical and physical standards for law enforcement personnel. 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 Class C California driver license or equivalent. Other Requirements: Graduation from high school OR possession of a General Education Development Certificate. Must be at least 18 years of age. Must be a citizen of the United States or a permanent resident alien who is eligible for and has applied for citizenship prior to applying for this position with County of San Mateo. Citizenship must be conferred within three (3) years of applying for citizenship. Must not have any felony convictions. Must pass a written and physical agility test as outlined above with scores attached to the online application. Must be willing to work irregular hours, holidays, weekends and rotating shifts. Must pass a background investigation, psychological exam, polygraph and medical evaluations. Refrain from using tobacco products at any time for employees hired by the County after October 1, 2004. Application/Examination Anyone may apply. Responses to the supplemental questions and copies of your PELLETB and WSTB Physical Agility exam scores, or a valid Basic Police Academy certificate must be submitted in addition to the regular employment application form. See description above for information regarding these exams and the required passing scores. 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. Candidates who submit a complete online application and who meet all the requirements described above will be placed on an eligible list (hiring list). 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 https://jobs.smcgov.org to apply. Please keep available the instructions below on how to attach documents to your application as you prepare to submit your application. Applications submitted without the required attachments will be immediately disqualified. Do not submit an application if you do not yet have your test results! - 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 At the County of San Mateo, we welcome and celebrate the diversity of our employees, and strive to create a workplace where they feel valued every day. County of San Mateo is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer HR Contact: Mandy Singh (03062020) (Sheriff's Correctional Officer - H058)
Description The County of San Mateo's Sheriff's Office is dedicated to improving the quality of life within the community. Here is your opportunity to make a difference by beginning a career in law enforcement! We are currently seeking dedicated professionals to serve as Correctional Officers responsible for the supervision of inmates and inmate activity in County detention facilities. To avoid delays in processing your application for this position, please carefully read all of the information contained in this job posting prior to submitting an application. IMPORTANT PRE-APPLICATION EXAM INFORMATION Applicants for Sheriff's Correctional Officer must have passed the entry level physical agility test, either the Work Sample Test Battery (WSTB) with a minimum score of 320 or the Correctional Officer test with a passing score, and the POST Entry-Level Law Enforcement Test Battery (PELLETB) with a minimum T-score of 46. Both test scores must be attached to the online application and must have been taken within a year of the date of application. Pre-application tests for Sheriff's Correctional Officer applicants have been outsourced to the South Bay Regional Public Safety Training Consortium (aka The Academy); however, test results from other training organizations and law enforcement agencies will be accepted so long as they meet California Peace Officer Standards & Training (POST) requirements as outlined below. Applicants are responsible for contacting The Academy and self-enrolling in the required written test and physical agility test. For current test schedule and enrollment, visit The Academy's website at www.theacademy.ca.gov . A valid Basic Police Academy certification, meeting POST requirements, dated within one year of application will be accepted in lieu of PELLETB and WSTB scores. Academy certifications obtained more than a year ago will be accepted in lieu of PELLETB, but applicants must attach WSTB results showing the test was taken within a year of application. Note: While the physical agility test can be retaken immediately, the written exam can only be taken once every 30 days. Practice sessions for the physical agility test are also offered through The Academy. 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 46 . 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 mirrors the California Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) test and is advertised as such on The Academy's website. Applicants can submit scores from either the WSTB or the Correctional Officer test through The Academy. The Academy offers optional practice sessions. Test and practice schedules are available on The Academy's website. The events for the Correctional Officer test include: 99-yard obstacle course in under 23 seconds 165-pound body drag for 32-feet in under 7 seconds 165-pound body lift for 60 seconds 500 yard run in under 2 minutes 1.5 mile run in 14 minutes or less IMPORTANT : When you report for the test, inform The Academy that you are applying to be a Correctional Officer with San Mateo County. San Mateo County Correctional Officer applicants will not be required to participate in climbing the 6-foot chain link fence or 6-foot solid wall portion of the WSTB test. Examples Of Duties Correctional Officer duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Receive, search, book, fingerprint, and guard inmates in the correctional facilities. Take custody of inmates' property. Maintain records of bookings, releases, transfers, money and other functions of the correctional facilities. Prepare inmates for court and for release. Perform related duties as assigned. Qualifications Skill/Ability to: Exercise good judgment. Read and comprehend legal documents, law enforcement manuals, and court decisions. Follow instructions. Function effectively under stress. Project authority. Make accurate observations. Perform strenuous physical activity. Write reports and correspondence. Communicate effectively orally. Communicate with all types of people. Meet State of California POST medical and physical standards for law enforcement personnel. 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 Class C California driver license or equivalent. Other Requirements: Graduation from high school OR possession of a General Education Development Certificate. Must be at least 18 years of age. Must be a citizen of the United States or a permanent resident alien who is eligible for and has applied for citizenship prior to applying for this position with County of San Mateo. Citizenship must be conferred within three (3) years of applying for citizenship. Must not have any felony convictions. Must pass a written and physical agility test as outlined above with scores attached to the online application. Must be willing to work irregular hours, holidays, weekends and rotating shifts. Must pass a background investigation, psychological exam, polygraph and medical evaluations. Refrain from using tobacco products at any time for employees hired by the County after October 1, 2004. Application/Examination Anyone may apply. Responses to the supplemental questions and copies of your PELLETB and WSTB Physical Agility exam scores, or a valid Basic Police Academy certificate must be submitted in addition to the regular employment application form. See description above for information regarding these exams and the required passing scores. 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. Candidates who submit a complete online application and who meet all the requirements described above will be placed on an eligible list (hiring list). 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 https://jobs.smcgov.org to apply. Please keep available the instructions below on how to attach documents to your application as you prepare to submit your application. Applications submitted without the required attachments will be immediately disqualified. Do not submit an application if you do not yet have your test results! - 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 At the County of San Mateo, we welcome and celebrate the diversity of our employees, and strive to create a workplace where they feel valued every day. County of San Mateo is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer HR Contact: Mandy Singh (03062020) (Sheriff's Correctional Officer - H058)
County of San Mateo, CA
Redwood City, CA, United States
Description San Mateo County Health seeks leaders to join our integrated Health Department as head of one of our high performing clinical teams as a Supervising Physician. This is a full-time opportunity to oversee the excellent team work at one of the most desirable adult care team 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. San Mateo County Health has adopted a philosophy and practice of excellence called LEAP (Learn, Engage, Aspire, Perfect -as a verb), adapted from "Lean," which is a way to engage everyone in the organization to create value for our clients. San Mateo Medical Center seeks a leader who will wholeheartedly embrace and model principles for operational excellence--including leading with humility, thinking about the whole system, creating value for clients, and respecting every individual. We use lean Lean/LEAP 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. Must be Board Certified in Family Practice, Internal Medicine, or a related area 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 Open & Promotional. Anyone may apply. Current County of San Mateo and County of San Mateo Superior Court of California 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. This is a continuous recruitment which may close at any time. The final filing date will be posted 5 days in advance in the County of San MateoHuman 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. If you are not on the County's website, please go to https://jobs.smcgov.org/ to apply. Online applications must be received by the Human Resources Department before midnight on the final filing date. RECRUITMENTSCHEDULE Apply immediately. This is a continuous recruitment and is open until filled. Selections may be made at any time within the process. At the County of San Mateo, we take pride in the way our employees bring together their diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to serve our community's needs. The County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. HR Contact: Carolyn Burns (121219) (Supervising Physician - F127)
Description San Mateo County Health seeks leaders to join our integrated Health Department as head of one of our high performing clinical teams as a Supervising Physician. This is a full-time opportunity to oversee the excellent team work at one of the most desirable adult care team 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. San Mateo County Health has adopted a philosophy and practice of excellence called LEAP (Learn, Engage, Aspire, Perfect -as a verb), adapted from "Lean," which is a way to engage everyone in the organization to create value for our clients. San Mateo Medical Center seeks a leader who will wholeheartedly embrace and model principles for operational excellence--including leading with humility, thinking about the whole system, creating value for clients, and respecting every individual. We use lean Lean/LEAP 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. Must be Board Certified in Family Practice, Internal Medicine, or a related area 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 Open & Promotional. Anyone may apply. Current County of San Mateo and County of San Mateo Superior Court of California 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. This is a continuous recruitment which may close at any time. The final filing date will be posted 5 days in advance in the County of San MateoHuman 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. If you are not on the County's website, please go to https://jobs.smcgov.org/ to apply. Online applications must be received by the Human Resources Department before midnight on the final filing date. RECRUITMENTSCHEDULE Apply immediately. This is a continuous recruitment and is open until filled. Selections may be made at any time within the process. At the County of San Mateo, we take pride in the way our employees bring together their diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to serve our community's needs. The County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. HR Contact: Carolyn Burns (121219) (Supervising Physician - F127)
County of San Mateo, CA
Redwood City, CA, United States
Description San Mateo County Behavioral Health and Recovery Services is seeking four Psychiatric Social Worker/Marriage & Family Therapist II -Limited Term crisis Response clinicians to partner with local law enforcement. These Limited Term positions are for a 2-year pilot program, located In San Mateo, Daly City, Redwood City and South San Francisco. This is 2- year pilot partnership between San Mateo County (SMC) and San Mateo, Daly City, South San Francisco and Redwood City (the cities) to partner a law enforcement officer with a licensed mental health clinician 8 hours per day, 5 days per week to respond to 911 calls that involve one or more individuals that may be exhibiting behaviors consistent with mental illness or substance abuse. The project has been approved by the County Manager's Office (CMO), Board of Supervisors (BOS) and there is a Memo of Understanding (MOU) with each of the cities specifying the scope of project, duration, roles, duties, and budget. The proposed start date is beginning of March 2021 to March 2023. The MOU specifies that Stanford Gardner Center will conduct an evaluation of the project using performance metrics to be developed between SMC and the cities and approved by CMO and BOS. The position requires a 40-hour work week. Shifts are 8 hours per day, 5 days per week. The schedule for each city will depend on each department's highest call volume. Clinicians will be provided a County car and police radio in order to respond to calls. This is a co-response model, but the clinician will respond in a county vehicle rather than riding with a particular officer. Psychiatric Social Worker II Salary $44.40 - $55.51 Hourly $3,552.00 - $4,440.80 Biweekly $7,696.00 - $9,621.73 Monthly $92,352.00 - $115,460.80 Annually Primary duties of the position : Perform initial diagnostic evaluation during a crisis noting behavioral symptoms which may indicate organic and/or mental disorders in children, youth or adults. Determine whether individuals are holdable on a W&I 5150 and follow appropriate procedure. Determine other resources to connect individuals to who do not meet criteria for 5150. Work closely with different law enforcement communities. Participate in monthly San Mateo County Field Crisis Consultation Committee (FCCC). Perform suicidal/homicidal/Grave Disability risk assessments Conduct home visits and/or field-based services. Crisis Intervention. Provide outreach counseling and refer clients to appropriate behavioral health resources. Collect and evaluate medical or psychosocial data such as case histories, behavior patterns and family relationships of patients/clients. Follow up with individuals where appropriate who are reluctant to engage with resources. Work as a psychiatric team member with other treatment disciplines. Utilize Trauma Informed Care and other Evidence-based practices. Provide consultation and education services. Ability to work weekends. Perform related duties as assigned. Ideal candidate will possess the following: A current license as either a Licensed Clinical Social Worker or Marriage and Family Therapist. 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 providing treatment for adults and youth with serious mental illness. Experience delivering services to adult and/or youth consumers who have co-occurring mental 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. Skill in establishing and maintaining productive working relationships with families, co-workers, other professionals, collaborative partners and the public. Extensive knowledge of available community resources within the County of San Mateo and its neighboring counties. Experience using electronic health/medical record systems (e.g. AVATAR,SOARIAN). PREFERRED: Fluency in any of the threshold languages: Spanish, Tagalog, Chinese (Cantonese/Mandarin) or Russian; and experience providing clinical services using bilingual skills. Perform related duties as assigned. NOTE: This is a Limited Term assignment. The current vacancies are limited term, at-will positions. 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-II - current California license as a Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or 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: 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. 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 the 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. Work collectively within a multi-disciplinary team. Application/Examination If you are interested in this position, a resume, including your BBS license number, must be electronically submitted . Submittals that do not include the required information will not be considered. Please include the words " Psychiatric Social Worker/Marriage & Family Therapist II-Limited Term Position " in the subject area of email submissions. All submitted materials should be in a Word or PDF format. Applications are not accepted online. Please submit your resume electronically via email to: Jennifer Basler-Cameron Email: jbasler@smcgov.org NOTE: Behavioral Health & Recovery Services will review resumes as they are received and will contact qualified candidates for an interview. Submit resume immediately. This limited term assignment may be filled at any time during the selection process. Deadline to submit resume: P lease contact Jennifer Basler-Cameron, Mental Health Program Specialist, Behavioral Health & Recovery Services @ jbasler@smcgov.org . 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. At the County of San Mateo, we take pride in the way our employees bring together their diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to serve our community's needs. The County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
Description San Mateo County Behavioral Health and Recovery Services is seeking four Psychiatric Social Worker/Marriage & Family Therapist II -Limited Term crisis Response clinicians to partner with local law enforcement. These Limited Term positions are for a 2-year pilot program, located In San Mateo, Daly City, Redwood City and South San Francisco. This is 2- year pilot partnership between San Mateo County (SMC) and San Mateo, Daly City, South San Francisco and Redwood City (the cities) to partner a law enforcement officer with a licensed mental health clinician 8 hours per day, 5 days per week to respond to 911 calls that involve one or more individuals that may be exhibiting behaviors consistent with mental illness or substance abuse. The project has been approved by the County Manager's Office (CMO), Board of Supervisors (BOS) and there is a Memo of Understanding (MOU) with each of the cities specifying the scope of project, duration, roles, duties, and budget. The proposed start date is beginning of March 2021 to March 2023. The MOU specifies that Stanford Gardner Center will conduct an evaluation of the project using performance metrics to be developed between SMC and the cities and approved by CMO and BOS. The position requires a 40-hour work week. Shifts are 8 hours per day, 5 days per week. The schedule for each city will depend on each department's highest call volume. Clinicians will be provided a County car and police radio in order to respond to calls. This is a co-response model, but the clinician will respond in a county vehicle rather than riding with a particular officer. Psychiatric Social Worker II Salary $44.40 - $55.51 Hourly $3,552.00 - $4,440.80 Biweekly $7,696.00 - $9,621.73 Monthly $92,352.00 - $115,460.80 Annually Primary duties of the position : Perform initial diagnostic evaluation during a crisis noting behavioral symptoms which may indicate organic and/or mental disorders in children, youth or adults. Determine whether individuals are holdable on a W&I 5150 and follow appropriate procedure. Determine other resources to connect individuals to who do not meet criteria for 5150. Work closely with different law enforcement communities. Participate in monthly San Mateo County Field Crisis Consultation Committee (FCCC). Perform suicidal/homicidal/Grave Disability risk assessments Conduct home visits and/or field-based services. Crisis Intervention. Provide outreach counseling and refer clients to appropriate behavioral health resources. Collect and evaluate medical or psychosocial data such as case histories, behavior patterns and family relationships of patients/clients. Follow up with individuals where appropriate who are reluctant to engage with resources. Work as a psychiatric team member with other treatment disciplines. Utilize Trauma Informed Care and other Evidence-based practices. Provide consultation and education services. Ability to work weekends. Perform related duties as assigned. Ideal candidate will possess the following: A current license as either a Licensed Clinical Social Worker or Marriage and Family Therapist. 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 providing treatment for adults and youth with serious mental illness. Experience delivering services to adult and/or youth consumers who have co-occurring mental 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. Skill in establishing and maintaining productive working relationships with families, co-workers, other professionals, collaborative partners and the public. Extensive knowledge of available community resources within the County of San Mateo and its neighboring counties. Experience using electronic health/medical record systems (e.g. AVATAR,SOARIAN). PREFERRED: Fluency in any of the threshold languages: Spanish, Tagalog, Chinese (Cantonese/Mandarin) or Russian; and experience providing clinical services using bilingual skills. Perform related duties as assigned. NOTE: This is a Limited Term assignment. The current vacancies are limited term, at-will positions. 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-II - current California license as a Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or 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: 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. 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 the 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. Work collectively within a multi-disciplinary team. Application/Examination If you are interested in this position, a resume, including your BBS license number, must be electronically submitted . Submittals that do not include the required information will not be considered. Please include the words " Psychiatric Social Worker/Marriage & Family Therapist II-Limited Term Position " in the subject area of email submissions. All submitted materials should be in a Word or PDF format. Applications are not accepted online. Please submit your resume electronically via email to: Jennifer Basler-Cameron Email: jbasler@smcgov.org NOTE: Behavioral Health & Recovery Services will review resumes as they are received and will contact qualified candidates for an interview. Submit resume immediately. This limited term assignment may be filled at any time during the selection process. Deadline to submit resume: P lease contact Jennifer Basler-Cameron, Mental Health Program Specialist, Behavioral Health & Recovery Services @ jbasler@smcgov.org . 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. At the County of San Mateo, we take pride in the way our employees bring together their diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to serve our community's needs. The County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
County of San Mateo, CA
Redwood City, CA, United States
Description NOTE: This recruitment schedule was amended on March 23, 2021 to extend the Final Filing Date. The recruitment has been changed to "Continuous." San Mateo County Health is seeking a well-qualified individual for the position of IS Application Support Analyst III-Correctional Health Services . IS Application Support Analysts III, under general supervision, performs complex and varied applications system support, maintenance, and modification in support of the County's management information systems; serves as a technical leader and subject matter expert in specific area(s); identifies end user system requirements and issues, evaluates possible solutions, and makes recommendations on the most appropriate action; designs, codes, tests, and documents software applications; trains and assists end users in implementing new applications; and performs related work as required. The current vacancy is in the Health IT Division located in San Mateo, CA, and will be dedicated to Correctional Health Services Division, located in Redwood City, CA; will travel/drive between San Mateo and Redwood City (Maguire Correctional Facility and Maple Street Corrections Center) to perform the duties of the job. Primary duties will include, but are not limited to: Performing complex and varied applications/system support, maintenance, and maintaining a risk/issue resolution process in order to escalate issues appropriately. Serving as a technical leader and subject matter expert in specific area(s). Technical and non-technical business needs to troubleshoot complex interfaces/HL7 issues and other application configuration/set up needs. Identifying end user system requirements and issues, evaluates possible solutions, and makes recommendations on the most appropriate action. Coordinating with vendor(s) to develop technical and business plans for process improvement, installation, data validation, system build, testing, training, and other aspects of system implementation or on-going end-user support. Organizing tasks, timelines and resources necessary to implement efforts and projects; ensuring that projects adhere to schedule and budget and maintain high quality and performance outcomes. Participating on system implementations this may entail hardware and/or software installations, network setup, information security compliance, system configuration and user preference design, testing and training. Evaluating and recommending upgrades and/or enhancements; and scheduling them accordingly following change management practices. Working with end-users to develop reports and other data business needs. Participating on a 24/7 on-call rotation to provide application support Develop, administer and interpret IT policies, guidelines and procedures related to the required work assignment. Understand and communicate information about complex systems to individuals with varying levels of expertise. Report to IS Applications Support Supervisor in the Medical Center Health IT Division. The ideal candidate will possess: Graduated from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in management information systems, computer science, or a related field and five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in Electronic Health Record (HER). Knowledge of EHR and hospital devices including, but not limited to: Cerner, Soarian Clinical, eClinicalWorks, PulseCheck and clinical workflows with a clear understanding of complex data exchange, HL7 interfaces; Network & server infrastructure. Experience in performing analysis of informational business requirements and IT needs; identify, evaluate and solve systems design and implement new or revised systems and procedures. The ability to provide technical advice and consultation to ensure efficient computer system utilization. Background in IT vendor contracts, SLAs, RFPs County process or other equivalent experience. Health IT experience related to Correctional Health application settings and Clinical instruments including but not limited to: EKGs and Talysts Machines. Experience in cross-functional project teams or other equivalent Health project experience Ability to work with a high degree of independent judgment, tact, and initiative. Ability to serve as technical lead for assigned projects and may be asked to train assigned staff. Ability to solve problems or establish process redesign improvements requiring analysis of unique issues or problems without precedent and/or structure. Ability to adjust and set priorities in order to meet deadlines. Experience in establishing, maintaining, and fostering positive and effective working relationships with those contacted during work. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 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 Individually, as a project team member, or as a technical lead, works on and is responsible for complex software applications research, development, conversion, installation, and maintenance projects, including planning, organizing, and defining project requirements, methods, and end objectives in consultation with end users; coordinates project activities with team members, other section staff, user representatives and outside vendors. Interviews, analyzes, and documents end user work processes and systems requirements; conducts systems walk-throughs and technical reviews; develops or refines system specifications, including evaluating and testing vendor software packages for conformance with user requirements and priorities. Facilitates and conducts business process redesign or technical design sessions and/or focus groups for design and implementation of new processes or systems. Prepares feasibility studies, cost and benefits analyses, product evaluation, requirement specifications, designs, and other analyses and documentation. Designs business processes and workflow strategies for the management, access, and retrieval of data, defines data rules and relationships, and develops methods for quality control of databases. Reviews, analyzes, streamlines, and documents business processes and relates them to application software; recommends and implements procedural and operational modifications to optimize internal and customer workflows. Develops and implements automated processes, scripts, triggers, specialized views, and reports in response to user needs. Designs methods to import/export data for analysis and performs comparative analysis of data from dissimilar applications; designs and codes new and modified programs for data processing. Designs and implements enhancements while ensuring adherence to standards and procedures for system development, database access, web-based development, change control, and reporting. Develops software and systems to optimize performance of relational database systems, application access, and to enhance and support web applications accessing relational databases. Designs, develops, tests, refines, and implements software that supplements or integrates with system applications; customizes and maintains system objects as required. Designs and develops web software applications, including designing user interfaces for a variety of applications; creates user prototypes and conducts usability tests to increase effectiveness; designs website and application architectures; creates visual and functional designs of complex user interfaces for large projects that have a significant impact on individual or multiple departments; manages content and functionality of websites. Develops and executes test plans to ensure application performance conforms to specifications. Responds to and resolves software users' inquiries and complaints and escalates problems or issues to vendor representatives as needed. Prepares demonstrations and training materials; conducts formal and informal training programs on the use and operation of the application system software. Develops and recommends comprehensive standards, policies, procedures, and technical documentation. Consults with supervisors regarding information technology related issues, needs, and services; conducts special research assignments, gathers data, and prepares reports for consideration by management or special committees. Provides direction during major systems incidents to ensure an expedient response and resolution; maintains communication with all stakeholders on system status; identifies underlying problems causing incidents and designs, proposes, and implements resolutions. Functions as a liaison between project managers, systems specialists, data specialists, communications specialists, and customer Support Analysts to ensure standards and protocols are maintained; assists in coordinating activities with other information services staff. Provides recommendations to managers and supervisors on the development of long- and short-term system infrastructure plans. Participates in the review and recommendation of contracts with outside vendors and consultants; administers, monitors, and evaluates contract scope of work; reviews design documents to ensure technical integrity. 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 Security Clearance: Positions in Correctional Health require that the applicant obtain and maintain a security clearance as a condition of employment. Licenses and Certifications: Possession of a valid California driver license or equivalent. 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 four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in applications analysis, design, and development. Additional related experience may substitute for education requirement on a year-for-year basis, up to four (4) years. Knowledge of: Advanced principles and practices of computer systems management, analysis, design, and maintenance. Various software packages including word processing, spreadsheet, SQL database and database management, and reporting tools. Data processing management and general administration practices and techniques. Advanced techniques and methods of system evaluation, implementation, and documentation. Advanced data management theory, principles, and practices and their application to a wide variety of services and programs. Principles and practices of project management. 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 complex 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. Code, configure, manage, and maintain assigned system(s) and integrate to meet business needs independently without vendor support. Collect, analyze, and interpret procedures and data; develop sound conclusions, recommendations, and solutions. Independently facilitate cross-functional groups to establish process redesign or new system and/or design functions. Research, develop, and recommend cost-effective technical system improvements. Implement comprehensive computer operations-related projects and training programs. Prepare clear and concise program documentation, system and user procedures, reports of work performed, and other written materials. Analyze and troubleshoot any 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. Application/Examination Open & Promotional. Anyone may apply. Current County of San Mateo and County of San Mateo Superior Court of California 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. 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' 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. If you are not on the County's website, please go to https://jobs.smcgov.org/ to apply. Online applications must be received by the Human Resources Department before midnight on the final filing date. ~ TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE ~ Final Filing Date: 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 is a diverse, inclusive workplace, where employees are valued and respected for their different perspectives, experiences, backgrounds, and contributions. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Talent Acquisition Analyst: Yvonne Alvidrez (030921) (IS Application Support Analyst III - V262)
Description NOTE: This recruitment schedule was amended on March 23, 2021 to extend the Final Filing Date. The recruitment has been changed to "Continuous." San Mateo County Health is seeking a well-qualified individual for the position of IS Application Support Analyst III-Correctional Health Services . IS Application Support Analysts III, under general supervision, performs complex and varied applications system support, maintenance, and modification in support of the County's management information systems; serves as a technical leader and subject matter expert in specific area(s); identifies end user system requirements and issues, evaluates possible solutions, and makes recommendations on the most appropriate action; designs, codes, tests, and documents software applications; trains and assists end users in implementing new applications; and performs related work as required. The current vacancy is in the Health IT Division located in San Mateo, CA, and will be dedicated to Correctional Health Services Division, located in Redwood City, CA; will travel/drive between San Mateo and Redwood City (Maguire Correctional Facility and Maple Street Corrections Center) to perform the duties of the job. Primary duties will include, but are not limited to: Performing complex and varied applications/system support, maintenance, and maintaining a risk/issue resolution process in order to escalate issues appropriately. Serving as a technical leader and subject matter expert in specific area(s). Technical and non-technical business needs to troubleshoot complex interfaces/HL7 issues and other application configuration/set up needs. Identifying end user system requirements and issues, evaluates possible solutions, and makes recommendations on the most appropriate action. Coordinating with vendor(s) to develop technical and business plans for process improvement, installation, data validation, system build, testing, training, and other aspects of system implementation or on-going end-user support. Organizing tasks, timelines and resources necessary to implement efforts and projects; ensuring that projects adhere to schedule and budget and maintain high quality and performance outcomes. Participating on system implementations this may entail hardware and/or software installations, network setup, information security compliance, system configuration and user preference design, testing and training. Evaluating and recommending upgrades and/or enhancements; and scheduling them accordingly following change management practices. Working with end-users to develop reports and other data business needs. Participating on a 24/7 on-call rotation to provide application support Develop, administer and interpret IT policies, guidelines and procedures related to the required work assignment. Understand and communicate information about complex systems to individuals with varying levels of expertise. Report to IS Applications Support Supervisor in the Medical Center Health IT Division. The ideal candidate will possess: Graduated from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in management information systems, computer science, or a related field and five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in Electronic Health Record (HER). Knowledge of EHR and hospital devices including, but not limited to: Cerner, Soarian Clinical, eClinicalWorks, PulseCheck and clinical workflows with a clear understanding of complex data exchange, HL7 interfaces; Network & server infrastructure. Experience in performing analysis of informational business requirements and IT needs; identify, evaluate and solve systems design and implement new or revised systems and procedures. The ability to provide technical advice and consultation to ensure efficient computer system utilization. Background in IT vendor contracts, SLAs, RFPs County process or other equivalent experience. Health IT experience related to Correctional Health application settings and Clinical instruments including but not limited to: EKGs and Talysts Machines. Experience in cross-functional project teams or other equivalent Health project experience Ability to work with a high degree of independent judgment, tact, and initiative. Ability to serve as technical lead for assigned projects and may be asked to train assigned staff. Ability to solve problems or establish process redesign improvements requiring analysis of unique issues or problems without precedent and/or structure. Ability to adjust and set priorities in order to meet deadlines. Experience in establishing, maintaining, and fostering positive and effective working relationships with those contacted during work. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 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 Individually, as a project team member, or as a technical lead, works on and is responsible for complex software applications research, development, conversion, installation, and maintenance projects, including planning, organizing, and defining project requirements, methods, and end objectives in consultation with end users; coordinates project activities with team members, other section staff, user representatives and outside vendors. Interviews, analyzes, and documents end user work processes and systems requirements; conducts systems walk-throughs and technical reviews; develops or refines system specifications, including evaluating and testing vendor software packages for conformance with user requirements and priorities. Facilitates and conducts business process redesign or technical design sessions and/or focus groups for design and implementation of new processes or systems. Prepares feasibility studies, cost and benefits analyses, product evaluation, requirement specifications, designs, and other analyses and documentation. Designs business processes and workflow strategies for the management, access, and retrieval of data, defines data rules and relationships, and develops methods for quality control of databases. Reviews, analyzes, streamlines, and documents business processes and relates them to application software; recommends and implements procedural and operational modifications to optimize internal and customer workflows. Develops and implements automated processes, scripts, triggers, specialized views, and reports in response to user needs. Designs methods to import/export data for analysis and performs comparative analysis of data from dissimilar applications; designs and codes new and modified programs for data processing. Designs and implements enhancements while ensuring adherence to standards and procedures for system development, database access, web-based development, change control, and reporting. Develops software and systems to optimize performance of relational database systems, application access, and to enhance and support web applications accessing relational databases. Designs, develops, tests, refines, and implements software that supplements or integrates with system applications; customizes and maintains system objects as required. Designs and develops web software applications, including designing user interfaces for a variety of applications; creates user prototypes and conducts usability tests to increase effectiveness; designs website and application architectures; creates visual and functional designs of complex user interfaces for large projects that have a significant impact on individual or multiple departments; manages content and functionality of websites. Develops and executes test plans to ensure application performance conforms to specifications. Responds to and resolves software users' inquiries and complaints and escalates problems or issues to vendor representatives as needed. Prepares demonstrations and training materials; conducts formal and informal training programs on the use and operation of the application system software. Develops and recommends comprehensive standards, policies, procedures, and technical documentation. Consults with supervisors regarding information technology related issues, needs, and services; conducts special research assignments, gathers data, and prepares reports for consideration by management or special committees. Provides direction during major systems incidents to ensure an expedient response and resolution; maintains communication with all stakeholders on system status; identifies underlying problems causing incidents and designs, proposes, and implements resolutions. Functions as a liaison between project managers, systems specialists, data specialists, communications specialists, and customer Support Analysts to ensure standards and protocols are maintained; assists in coordinating activities with other information services staff. Provides recommendations to managers and supervisors on the development of long- and short-term system infrastructure plans. Participates in the review and recommendation of contracts with outside vendors and consultants; administers, monitors, and evaluates contract scope of work; reviews design documents to ensure technical integrity. 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 Security Clearance: Positions in Correctional Health require that the applicant obtain and maintain a security clearance as a condition of employment. Licenses and Certifications: Possession of a valid California driver license or equivalent. 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 four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in applications analysis, design, and development. Additional related experience may substitute for education requirement on a year-for-year basis, up to four (4) years. Knowledge of: Advanced principles and practices of computer systems management, analysis, design, and maintenance. Various software packages including word processing, spreadsheet, SQL database and database management, and reporting tools. Data processing management and general administration practices and techniques. Advanced techniques and methods of system evaluation, implementation, and documentation. Advanced data management theory, principles, and practices and their application to a wide variety of services and programs. Principles and practices of project management. 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 complex 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. Code, configure, manage, and maintain assigned system(s) and integrate to meet business needs independently without vendor support. Collect, analyze, and interpret procedures and data; develop sound conclusions, recommendations, and solutions. Independently facilitate cross-functional groups to establish process redesign or new system and/or design functions. Research, develop, and recommend cost-effective technical system improvements. Implement comprehensive computer operations-related projects and training programs. Prepare clear and concise program documentation, system and user procedures, reports of work performed, and other written materials. Analyze and troubleshoot any 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. Application/Examination Open & Promotional. Anyone may apply. Current County of San Mateo and County of San Mateo Superior Court of California 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. 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' 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. If you are not on the County's website, please go to https://jobs.smcgov.org/ to apply. Online applications must be received by the Human Resources Department before midnight on the final filing date. ~ TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE ~ Final Filing Date: 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 is a diverse, inclusive workplace, where employees are valued and respected for their different perspectives, experiences, backgrounds, and contributions. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Talent Acquisition Analyst: Yvonne Alvidrez (030921) (IS Application Support Analyst III - V262)
County of San Mateo, CA
Redwood City, CA, United States
Description Note: This recruitment schedule was amended on March 25, 2021 to extend the Final Filing Date. This recruitment has been changed to "Continuous." The Information Services Department of the County of San Mateo seeks a qualified IS Manager I . Under general direction, plans, organizes, oversees, coordinates, and reviews the work of staff performing difficult and complex professional and technical support related to assigned countywide IS services; administers short and long-range information services planning activities; manages the effective use of assigned resources to improve organizational productivity and customer service; provides complex and responsible support to the IS Division Manager or IS Manager II in areas of expertise; and performs related work as required. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS This is a first-level management classification that manages assigned information services activities within an assigned department. The incumbent organizes and oversees day-to-day computer information systems operations, maintenance and staff. Responsibilities include performing diverse, specialized, and complex work involving significant accountability and decision-making responsibility. This class is distinguished from the IS Manager II in that the latter is responsible for managing Countywide and/or interdepartmental information technology programs and are almost always managing other supervisory positions. SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED Receives general direction from assigned IS Division Manager or an IS Manager II. Exercises direct and general supervision over professional, administrative, and technical support staff and may supervise other supervisory staff. IDEAL CANDIDATE 3+ years of management experience over Cybersecurity related staff and projects. Cross functional project and team collaboration experience to deliver organization benefits. Advanced experience with firewalls, Active Directory, Identity Management as well as network desktop and server security tools and techniques. Security framework experience with CIS Top 20, HIPAA, CJIS, PCI, and IRS 1075. Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) Certification. What you'll do: You will work within information technology standards established by the CISO, providing leadership and direction in your area of responsibility. You will participate in development of standards and evaluation of specific technologies, general technology trends, competencies, strategies and methodologies. You will lead multiple and/or highly complex IT project teams. You will participate in setting strategic and operational direction for the Security team. You will be responsible for ensuring that security systems and products are maintained to appropriate objectives and ensure that the team meets the customer service standards set by the department. You will be a champion for the County's IAM services and technologies. You will direct the administration of the County's security tools (firewalls, desktop and server security, patching, anti-malware, etc.) to monitor and manage tools and reporting. You will develop and maintain relationships with IT leaders in various departments. You will participate in event monitoring and incident responses for security events Examples of Duties: Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Responsible for managing the security team, security operations, associated technologies including but not limited to identity management, network security, incident management, threat assessments, endpoint security, email security, vendor reviews, and security architecture. Serve as the main point of contact for county wide security initiatives and communications working with each partner agency and core county resources. Remediating security as a result of cybersecurity incidents, audit findings, or agency related reports. Manage and participate in the administration and maintenance of department specific business applications and platforms; evaluate, participate in, and manages information technology and business process redesign; evaluate, select, and recommend departmental applications; establish support processes to ensure availability of application and database services. Plan, manage, and oversee the daily functions, operations, and activities of assigned information services programs. Participate in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for assigned programs; recommends within departmental policy, appropriate service and staffing levels; recommends and administers policies and procedures. Participate in the development, administration, and oversight of assigned budgets. Develop and standardize procedures and methods to improve and continuously monitor the efficiency and effectiveness of assigned programs, service delivery methods, and procedures; assess and monitor workload, administrative, and support systems, and internal reporting relationships; identify opportunities for improvement and make recommendations as needed. Participate in the selection of, train, motivate, and evaluate assigned personnel; work with employees to correct deficiencies; worked with manager and Human Resources to recommend related disciplinary actions. Oversee special projects as assigned. Oversee the development of consultant requests for proposals and qualifications for professional services; evaluate proposals and recommend project award; develop, negotiate, and review contract terms and amendments; ensure contractor compliance with County and department standards and specifications. Provides highly complex staff assistance to ISD Management. Performs other duties as assigned. 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 three years of experience in developing, administering, and implementing information services programs, including one year of supervisory responsibility. Knowledge of: Advanced principles and practices of program management, including planning, implementation and evaluation. Advanced principles and practices of computer systems management, analysis, design, and maintenance. Advanced data management theory, principles, and practices and their application to a wide variety of services and programs. Job planning and prioritizing techniques. Information management platforms and systems. Principles of personnel training, supervision and evaluation. Current technologies for systems design and delivery. 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: Plan, organize and coordinate programs and services on a comprehensive, Countywide level to meet customer needs. Coordinate program area activities with other County departments, programs and/or outside agencies. Integrate a variety of activities and services to achieve program goals, objectives and priorities. Work cooperatively with other County departments and public and private organizations. Analyze problems accurately, develop recommendations and take appropriate action to resolve them. Prepare complex and detailed written reports, procedures, grant applications and contracts. Use initiative and sound independent judgement within established procedural guidelines. Maintain accurate records and file Organize work, set priorities and meet critical deadlines. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work. Utilize appropriate interpersonal style and methods of communication to gain acceptance, cooperation, or agreement of a plan, activity, and/or program idea. Communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Analyze complex operational, programming and systems problems, evaluate alternatives and reach sound conclusions. Plan, schedule and manage large-scale projects. Identify critical paths and jeopardies. Negotiate agreement between differing individuals and groups of individuals. Supervise, evaluate and train assigned personnel. Application/Examination Open and Promotional. Anyone may apply. Current County of San Mateo and County of San Mateo Superior Court of California 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. 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. If you are not on the County's website, please go to https://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. ~ TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE FOR FIRST ROUND~ First Round Application Filing Deadline: Wednesday, March 24, 2021 11:59 PM First Round Application Screening: March 30, 2021 First Round Panel Interviews: April 13 and/or 14, 2021 At the County of San Mateo, we take pride in the way our employees bring together their diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to serve our community's needs. The County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Analyst: Kristin Herman (03092021) (IS Manager I - D119)
Description Note: This recruitment schedule was amended on March 25, 2021 to extend the Final Filing Date. This recruitment has been changed to "Continuous." The Information Services Department of the County of San Mateo seeks a qualified IS Manager I . Under general direction, plans, organizes, oversees, coordinates, and reviews the work of staff performing difficult and complex professional and technical support related to assigned countywide IS services; administers short and long-range information services planning activities; manages the effective use of assigned resources to improve organizational productivity and customer service; provides complex and responsible support to the IS Division Manager or IS Manager II in areas of expertise; and performs related work as required. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS This is a first-level management classification that manages assigned information services activities within an assigned department. The incumbent organizes and oversees day-to-day computer information systems operations, maintenance and staff. Responsibilities include performing diverse, specialized, and complex work involving significant accountability and decision-making responsibility. This class is distinguished from the IS Manager II in that the latter is responsible for managing Countywide and/or interdepartmental information technology programs and are almost always managing other supervisory positions. SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED Receives general direction from assigned IS Division Manager or an IS Manager II. Exercises direct and general supervision over professional, administrative, and technical support staff and may supervise other supervisory staff. IDEAL CANDIDATE 3+ years of management experience over Cybersecurity related staff and projects. Cross functional project and team collaboration experience to deliver organization benefits. Advanced experience with firewalls, Active Directory, Identity Management as well as network desktop and server security tools and techniques. Security framework experience with CIS Top 20, HIPAA, CJIS, PCI, and IRS 1075. Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) Certification. What you'll do: You will work within information technology standards established by the CISO, providing leadership and direction in your area of responsibility. You will participate in development of standards and evaluation of specific technologies, general technology trends, competencies, strategies and methodologies. You will lead multiple and/or highly complex IT project teams. You will participate in setting strategic and operational direction for the Security team. You will be responsible for ensuring that security systems and products are maintained to appropriate objectives and ensure that the team meets the customer service standards set by the department. You will be a champion for the County's IAM services and technologies. You will direct the administration of the County's security tools (firewalls, desktop and server security, patching, anti-malware, etc.) to monitor and manage tools and reporting. You will develop and maintain relationships with IT leaders in various departments. You will participate in event monitoring and incident responses for security events Examples of Duties: Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Responsible for managing the security team, security operations, associated technologies including but not limited to identity management, network security, incident management, threat assessments, endpoint security, email security, vendor reviews, and security architecture. Serve as the main point of contact for county wide security initiatives and communications working with each partner agency and core county resources. Remediating security as a result of cybersecurity incidents, audit findings, or agency related reports. Manage and participate in the administration and maintenance of department specific business applications and platforms; evaluate, participate in, and manages information technology and business process redesign; evaluate, select, and recommend departmental applications; establish support processes to ensure availability of application and database services. Plan, manage, and oversee the daily functions, operations, and activities of assigned information services programs. Participate in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for assigned programs; recommends within departmental policy, appropriate service and staffing levels; recommends and administers policies and procedures. Participate in the development, administration, and oversight of assigned budgets. Develop and standardize procedures and methods to improve and continuously monitor the efficiency and effectiveness of assigned programs, service delivery methods, and procedures; assess and monitor workload, administrative, and support systems, and internal reporting relationships; identify opportunities for improvement and make recommendations as needed. Participate in the selection of, train, motivate, and evaluate assigned personnel; work with employees to correct deficiencies; worked with manager and Human Resources to recommend related disciplinary actions. Oversee special projects as assigned. Oversee the development of consultant requests for proposals and qualifications for professional services; evaluate proposals and recommend project award; develop, negotiate, and review contract terms and amendments; ensure contractor compliance with County and department standards and specifications. Provides highly complex staff assistance to ISD Management. Performs other duties as assigned. 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 three years of experience in developing, administering, and implementing information services programs, including one year of supervisory responsibility. Knowledge of: Advanced principles and practices of program management, including planning, implementation and evaluation. Advanced principles and practices of computer systems management, analysis, design, and maintenance. Advanced data management theory, principles, and practices and their application to a wide variety of services and programs. Job planning and prioritizing techniques. Information management platforms and systems. Principles of personnel training, supervision and evaluation. Current technologies for systems design and delivery. 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: Plan, organize and coordinate programs and services on a comprehensive, Countywide level to meet customer needs. Coordinate program area activities with other County departments, programs and/or outside agencies. Integrate a variety of activities and services to achieve program goals, objectives and priorities. Work cooperatively with other County departments and public and private organizations. Analyze problems accurately, develop recommendations and take appropriate action to resolve them. Prepare complex and detailed written reports, procedures, grant applications and contracts. Use initiative and sound independent judgement within established procedural guidelines. Maintain accurate records and file Organize work, set priorities and meet critical deadlines. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work. Utilize appropriate interpersonal style and methods of communication to gain acceptance, cooperation, or agreement of a plan, activity, and/or program idea. Communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Analyze complex operational, programming and systems problems, evaluate alternatives and reach sound conclusions. Plan, schedule and manage large-scale projects. Identify critical paths and jeopardies. Negotiate agreement between differing individuals and groups of individuals. Supervise, evaluate and train assigned personnel. Application/Examination Open and Promotional. Anyone may apply. Current County of San Mateo and County of San Mateo Superior Court of California 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. 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. If you are not on the County's website, please go to https://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. ~ TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE FOR FIRST ROUND~ First Round Application Filing Deadline: Wednesday, March 24, 2021 11:59 PM First Round Application Screening: March 30, 2021 First Round Panel Interviews: April 13 and/or 14, 2021 At the County of San Mateo, we take pride in the way our employees bring together their diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to serve our community's needs. The County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Analyst: Kristin Herman (03092021) (IS Manager I - D119)
County of San Mateo, CA
Redwood City, CA, United States
Description The Human Resources Department seeks highly-qualified candidates for the position of ADA Title I Coordinator . The ADA Title I Coordinator will manage and oversee the County's efforts to carry out its responsibilities under the Americans with Disabilities Act, as amended. The duties and responsibilities of the ADA Title I Coordinator (ADA Coordinator) are to address issues related to Title I of the ADA, including developing and implementing plans and agreements to ensure individuals with disabilities participate fully in the County's programs, services, or activities. Please note: The closing date for this recruitment was changed on March 25, 2021. The closing date will now be April 19, 2021 at 11:59 p.m. The application screening and panel interview dates will be announced as soon as possible. Examples Of Duties Duties include, but are not limited to: Coordinate, review, and administer ADA Title I within the Human Resources Department and for the County, which includes monitoring and evaluating Federal and State regulations Research, analyze, and interpret applicable laws and regulations relative to ADA Title I and make recommendations based on findings Serve as the primary contact to respond to questions from staff and management regarding ADA accommodation requests Evaluate, research, and administer employee requests for workplace accommodations In collaboration with departments, receive reasonable modification requests according to policy Facilitate and participate in the interactive process to iden
