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The County of Yuba is currently recruiting for the position of Social Worker III/III Master’s Level in the Child and Adult Protective Services Division of the Health & Human Services Department. Under general supervision, incumbents are fully competent to independently perform the most complex and sensitive social services case work by providing a variety of services to County residents; identify, access and document abuse and neglect cases; provide counseling and support services to children and parents; refer clients to services; prepare detailed, complex court documents and testify in court as required; and perform related work as assigned. The work may be related to a specific program area or to more general social service benefit provision. The Social Worker III and the Social Worker III – Master’s Level are the advanced journey-level classes in the general social work series.

About Health and Human Services:

The Yuba County Health and Human Services Department provides a wide array of services through a diverse system of holistic programs.  Employees, numbering about 300, are responsible for planning, managing, coordinating, and delivering a continuum of these services in a manner that is responsive to the needs of the community. There are several major divisions within the department including: Adult Services; Child Welfare Services; Public Assistance; Employment Services; Housing and Integrated Services; Public Health; Veterans Services; Special Investigations Division; and Finance and Administration.  The department is committed to its vision of a healthy and thriving community by improving the overall well-being of our residents, valuing employees and encouraging a healthy work/life balance. The Health and Human Services Department offers flexible work schedules.

About Yuba County:

Yuba County is situated in the Northern Sacramento Valley, approximately 40 miles north of the State Capitol in Sacramento and two hours away from San Francisco and Lake Tahoe. The boundaries stretch from the farms and orchards of the valley to the timberlands of the Sierras. Yuba County offers its residents the many advantages of a rural lifestyle away from the pressures of the urban areas. The County’s rivers, lakes and outdoor recreation areas provide excellent hunting, fishing, boating and skiing opportunities. Our County vision is to create a “golden” future for Yuba County by inspiring a community of participation, embracing our unique history, and discovering the wealth of our untapped potential.

Implementing Effective and Proactive Programs 
That Help Reduce
Recidivism within our Community.

COMMITMENT, INTEGRITY AND COMPASSION

 
The San Mateo County Sheriff's Office invites applications from compassionate and committed individuals to join their team as an In-Custody Case Manager and enhance its efforts in making a difference in the quality of life of inmates while better preparing them to re-enter the community upon release.  The incumbent will hold a very valued and intriguing role upon joining a dynamic team in the Corrections Division.

The Correctional Division operates two jails in Redwood City: Maguire Correctional Facility (MCF) and Maple Street Correctional Center (MSCC).  The Sheriff's Office takes pride in its inmate programs and has designed the MSCC for programming and case management, with classrooms, computer rooms, and over 20 programs for male and female inmates

Under general supervision and with direct contact, the In-Custody Case Manager will work one-on-one with inmates in performing case management duties and a variety of technical tasks including: planning, implementing and coordinating of jail programs and services in the areas of cognitive behavioral, education/literacy, vocational, and activity-based programs.  These critical programs provide inmates opportunities to obtain the necessary skills for successful re-entry into the community.  The incumbent will also develop basic programmatic procedures, coordinate functions with other program areas such as Community Based Organizations, Adult Probation, Correctional Health, Human Services Agency and Behavioral Health Recovery Services.

The ideal candidate will have:

• A Bachelor's degree in a related field, such as: criminal justice, criminology, sociology, psychology, social work, or public administration.
• Past or present experience working in a criminal justice agency (such as the Sheriff's Office, the Court, Probation or Parole) or an ancillary agency (such as mental health, alcohol and substance abuse, or other partnerships that serve current or formerly incarcerated individuals) at the local, state, or federal level.
• Experience in the field of community service providers who interact with government agencies in working with the inmate population, either in or out of custody. 
• A solid understanding of re-entry and re-integration principles and practices that are designed for the effective transition of inmates back into the community.
• Familiarity with recent State and Federal criminal justice legislation that impacts criminal justice agencies in San Mateo County.
• Familiarity with the Sheriff's Office Program Services Bureau and its recently launched model for jail programming and re-entry services.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as part of a Multi-Disciplinary team, providing services coordination with partner agencies.

Examples Of Duties:

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Manage a caseload of inmates; interview and conduct regular face to face follow ups with inmates.
• Conduct program/service needs assessment.
• Complete initial/re-assessment and initiate case plan to include curriculum schedule.
• Participate in multi-disciplinary meetings to identify opportunities for inmates upon release.
• Assess inmates for post-release program/service needs, financial obligations and entitlement eligibility.
• Collect and analyze data and develop a community profile on specific programs.
• Prepare a variety of correspondence, periodic and special reports, informational publications, program documentation, policies, procedures and other written materials.
• Link inmates to community-based services, vocational, and educational opportunities.
• 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:
 

In-Custody Case Manager I $31.67-$39.60/hr):   Two years of experience in an organization providing social services which has included responsibility for community service program development such as planning, evaluating, monitoring or coordinating projects.
 

In-Custody Case Manager II ($35.47-$44.35/hr): Four years of experience in an organization providing social services which has included responsibility for community service program development such as planning, evaluating, monitoring or coordinating projects.
 

Knowledge of:

• Principles, practices, and administrative requirements of the program to which assigned.
• Contemporary social, political and economic trends and problems related to community services.
• Principles of social planning and program development related to community services.
• Specialized technical knowledge related to assigned program area.
• Monitoring and evaluating systems for community services programs.
• Formulation and function of community and volunteer organizations.
• Current social and community needs.
• Principles and practices in community development and services planning.
• Methods applied to the collection and evaluation of statistical data.
• Principles of community organization.
• Applicable federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations and County and program policies and guidelines.
• Computer applications related to the work.
• Office administrative practices and procedures, including records management and the operation of standard office equipment. 

Skill/Ability to:

• Make independent judgments and work independently.
• Prepare concise reports and recommendations.
• Communicate effectively in writing and orally.
• Coordinate multiple facets of a program function.
• Interpret rules, regulations and guidelines at all government levels.
• Compile, analyze and interpret data using statistical and research techniques.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with members of other departments and diverse community groups.
• Plan, organize, promote and coordinate diverse community program activities.

Other Requirements:  The selected candidate must possess a valid California driver's license at the time of hire and must pass a detailed background investigation.

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 supplemental questions are required and must be submitted in addition to the Standard San Mateo County employment application.  A resume or reference to a resume will not be accepted as a substitute for your responses to these questions.

The examination process will consist of an application screening (weight: Pass/Fail) based on the candidates' application and responses to the supplemental questions. Candidates who pass the application screening will be invited to a panel interview (weight: 100%). Depending on the number of applicants, an application appraisal of education and experience may be used in place of other examinations or further evaluation of work experience may be conducted to group applicants by level of qualification. All applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. All examinations will be given in San Mateo County, California and applicants must participate at their own expense. 

IMPORTANT: Applications for this position will only be accepted online. If you are currently on the County's website, you may click the "Apply" 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 TIMELINE:
Final Filing Date: November 30, 2020
Applicant Screening: Week of November 30, 2020
Panel Interviews: December 16 and/or December 17, 2020
 

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.

About the Position

The City Manager’s Office is recruiting for an Assistant to the City Manager position to serve as the City’s Capital Budget Coordinator.  This is an unclassified, salaried position, which means that the position is not part of the Civil Service system.  This management position is not represented by a bargaining unit.  This is a regular, at-will position with the City Manager’s Office reporting to the Deputy Budget Director.

The Capital Budget Coordinator facilitates the development and oversight of the City’s annual capital budget and five-year capital improvement program.  A critical member of Budget Office’s senior management team, the ideal candidate possesses the technical skills necessary to ensure accuracy of budget documents generated from the Hyperion budgeting software platform while applying a collaborative leadership approach among departmental partners to facilitate the analysis and decision-making necessary to resolve complex budgetary problems related to the construction and rehabilitation of public infrastructure.  In support of the Budget Director, the incumbent is expected to self-initiate, design, and implement projects to improve budgeting processes and outcomes, and will often be called upon to craft effective written communication of complex financial, budgetary, and operational information in a manner clear and accessible to the City Council and members of the public. 

Key Responsibilities

This position is responsible for the following:

• Manages the capital budget process, including, but not limited to, budget development, revenue and expenditure tracking and monitoring, financial status reporting, and capital revenue forecasting for approximately 50 funds at a combined annual budget of approximately $1.4 billion.
• Leads the update and administration of the organization's Hyperion capital budgeting software system; researches and understands reporting requirements and ensures that systems are modified to meet these requirements; establishes best practices for system use; ensures that these practices are used throughout the organization; and trains departmental staff as needed.
• Coordinates capital budget activities across all City departments, develops annual capital budget training manuals/instructions and leads city-wide trainings.
• Working collaboratively with City departments, solves capital budget issues and oversees capital funds management for inclusion in various budget documents such as the Annual Report, Mid-Year Budget Review, City Manager’s Budget Request and Five-Year Forecast, Proposed and Adopted Capital Budget and Five-Year Capital Improvement Program.
• Coordinates memorandum review activities and provides staff support for budget/fiscal implications for all City Council memoranda.
• Monitors economic-sensitive information affecting City capital funds.
• Effectively supervises and motivates a team of Budget Office staff to ensure timely and accurate completion of assignments. 
• Ensures alignment of the Capital Program with City Council priorities, policies, and budget principles and City Manager directives and budget guidelines.
• Authors, reviews, and edits budget documents, reports, memoranda and briefing materials for the capital budget.
• Studies City organizations, operations and services to make recommendations to improve quality and effectiveness of service delivery. 
• Resolves and facilitates major issues which are confidential, controversial or of major significance to the organization.
• Represents the Budget Office or City Manager’s Office as assigned at public events including community groups, City Council sessions, Committee meetings, and Planning Commission budget review.

The Yuba County of Yuba is currently recruiting for the position of Intervention Counselor I/II in the Probation Department. Incumbent to this position will perform initial assessment, assist in developing counseling/treatment plans; provide counseling services and group facilitation to victims, witnesses of crimes, at-risk juveniles and adult/juvenile offenders; provide a variety of prevention, intervention and treatment services through education and treatment resources; make referrals to agencies for at-rist individuals and their families and perform related work as assigned. Positions in this class are flexibly staffed and are normally filled by advancement from the I level if incumbents have met the minimum qualifications and have demonstrated the ability to perform the responsibilities required at the higher performance level.

About Yuba County

Yuba County is situated in the Northern Sacramento Valley, approximately 40 miles north of the State Capitol in Sacramento and two hours away from San Francisco and Lake Tahoe. The boundaries stretch from the farms and orchards of the valley to the timberlands of the Sierras. Yuba County offers its residents the many advantages of a rural lifestyle away from the pressures of the urban areas. The County’s rivers, lakes and outdoor recreation areas provide excellent hunting, fishing, boating and skiing opportunities. Our County vision is to create a “golden” future for Yuba County by Inspiring a community of participation, embracing our unique history, and discovering the wealth of our untapped potential.

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THE POSITION

Tri-City is looking to fill a vacancy for the position of Mental Health Specialist (MHS) whom will provide mental health support services to behavioral health challenged individuals as part of the Adult Full Service Partnership (FSP) Program. The MHS will appeal to individuals who are inspired by working with an engaged community providing participant advocate and case management services to moderate to severe mentally ill adults. This is a field-based position that will report to a Clinical Supervisor.

This position is responsible for a variety of ongoing responsibilities including, but not limited to:

• Plan and provide a variety of mental health support services to mentally ill and emotionally disturbed persons to attain, restore, or improve physical, mental, or emotional functioning;
   
• Provide assistance to clinical staff; participate in group and individual support programs;
   
• Serve as a participant advocate; provide case management services:
   
• Maintain records of all activities relating to client care and adhere to 70% billing compliancy standard;
   
• Perform other duties as assigned, etc.

Preferred candidates will possess 1 to 3 years experience in the mental health field; experience with the adult population and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. 

THE POSITION

Tri-City is looking to fill multiple vacancies for the position of Clinical Therapist I or II for the Adult Full Service Partnership (FSP) Program.   This position is a field-based position in which the Clinical Therapists will provide services to clients in their home, at the shelter, in the field, etc.  The Clinical Therapist I/II will appeal to individuals who are inspired by challenges and opportunities presented in working with an engaged and active community with moderate to severe behavioral health clients. The Clinical Therapist will report to a Clinical Supervisor.   

This position is responsible for a variety of ongoing responsibilities including, but not limited to:

• Will initiate and conduct individual, family and group counseling/psychotherapy sessions;

• Provide crisis intervention to mentally ill/emotionally disabled individuals, groups and families;
   
• Provide case management services on or offsite; assist clients in developing realistic plans and advice clients on community resources;
   
• Meet with clients for regular therapeutic interviews, guide clients in understanding of their illness and contributing personal, social and economic factors;

• Maintain records of all activities relating to clients’ care and must adhere to 70% billing compliancy;

• Work on a multidisciplinary team to promote recovery and other duties as assigned, etc.

THE POSITION

Tri-City is looking to fill a vacancy for the position of Mental Health Specialist (MHS) whom will provide mental health support services to behavioral health challenged individuals as part of the Adult Full Service Partnership (FSP) Program. The MHS will appeal to individuals who are inspired by working with an engaged community providing participant advocate and case management services to moderate to severe mentally ill adults. This is a field-based position that will report to a Clinical Supervisor.

This position is responsible for a variety of ongoing responsibilities including, but not limited to:

• Plan and provide a variety of mental health support services to mentally ill and emotionally disturbed persons to attain, restore, or improve physical, mental, or emotional functioning;
   
• Provide assistance to clinical staff; participate in group and individual support programs;
   
• Serve as a participant advocate; provide case management services:
   
• Maintain records of all activities relating to client care and adhere to 70% billing compliancy standard;
   
• Perform other duties as assigned, etc.

Preferred candidates will possess 1 to 3 years’ experience in the mental health field; experience with the adult population and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. 

Appointed by and reporting to the City Manager, the City Clerk/Communications Coordinator directs, plans, organizes, and oversees all activities of the City Clerk and Communications Office, manages the effective use of resources to improve organizational productivity and customer service; and provides responsible and complex administrative support to the City Manager and City Council.

Functional areas of responsibility include administrative support to the City Manager and City Council; administrative and logistical support to the City Council meetings; official records management; management of municipal elections; legal notices; municipal code and filing officer services; responsible for creating and enabling communication between the organization and both news media outlets and the general public. The City Clerk will build an inclusive and transparent communication strategy to disseminate essential information through proactive communication and engagement practices.   

The City Clerk must possess skills in leadership, emotional intelligence, political acumen; and a firm knowledge of the principals, practices and laws governing municipal clerk functions, communications, and community engagement.

The Selection Process

The process will first consist of a review of application materials, including supplemental questionnaire responses, for experience, education, training, completeness, and accuracy. Highly suitable and qualified candidates will be invited to continue in the selection process. The specifics of the selection process will be communicated to the candidates selected.