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POSITION INFORMATION

Under direction, develops, implements, monitors, evaluates, and supervises the operations of District purchasing and contract administration functions.  Purchasing areas of responsibility include, but are not limited to, partnering with District managers/supervisors to perform complex vendor assessments, vendor negotiation, developing and maintaining purchasing procedures and policies, and bid process management. Contract Administration responsibilities include, but are not limited to, maintenance of District agreements as well as the systems and applications that support contract administration, assisting in the creation and updates of contract templates, critical review of contracts, and the development of processes to ensure contracts are established with minimal risk and with due consideration of the interests of the District.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Please submit a District application, cover letter, and resume online at https://www.calopps.org/livermore-area-recreation-and-park-district.  Applicants who do not submit all required documents may not be considered.

SELECTION PROCESS

Based upon all submitted materials, the applicants presenting the best job-related qualifications will be invited to proceed in the recruitment process.  The recruitment schedule outlined below is tentative and subject to change:

• Panel Interview: Wednesday, August 18, 2021
• Final Interview: Friday, August 20, 2021

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Receives direction from higher-level management staff in Business Services.  Will provide technical and process-focused guidance to District staff in relation to procurement and contract administration, but will not directly supervise staff.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

The Procurement and Contract Specialist is an individual contributor role, though indirect supervision of staff will be required.  Performance requires working independently while demonstrating initiative and discretion.  This classification is distinguished from the Finance Officer in that it is focused on the Procurement and Contract administration functions, while the latter is responsible for strategic planning and management of Accounting, Customer Service, and Payroll functions, and from the Business Services Manager, which includes responsibility for all Finance  and Information Technology functions.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.

A. Procurement

1. Establishes, maintains, and enforces the District’s procurement policies, including delegation of authority, requirements for competitive bidding, and guidelines for how various types of purchases may be effected.
2. Establishes, maintains, and enforces the District’s credit card program, including which job classifications are eligible to be issued a card, what types of purchases are allowed, and what limits are established for card-based purchases.
3. Establishes, maintains, and enforces the District’s travel policies and procedures.
4. Maintains current information related to relevant regulatory requirements for Special District procurement, including California Uniform Public Construction Cost Accounting Act (CUPCCAA) and other relevant legislation.
5. Establishes and maintains Procurement-related software applications in a manner that is consistent with current Procurement policies.
6. Establishes reporting that facilitates Purchase Order (PO) management, including closure of POs when all related invoicing has been completed against the PO.
7. Performs pre-purchase work in conjunction with District staff, including establishing statements of work and technical purchase requirements, assessing competitive bidding, and validating the financial status of alternative vendors.
8. Manages the accurate and complete creation of POs for approved Purchase Requisitions (PRs) and ensures proper entry such that invoicing against POs can be successfully completed.
9. Partners with District staff to negotiate best value for the District in regards to pricing and services/products to be delivered.
10. Confers with sales representatives on products and services to ensure consistency with service/product specifications as outlined in PRs.
11. Maintains vendor and supply records and files.
12. Explores new sources of supply to optimize value to the District.
13. Prepares formal bid requests.
14. Monitors status of software license compliance in conjunction with IT support staff.
15. Assists in developing and implementing staff training related to policies, procedures, and related system usage.

B. Contract Administration

1. Provides critical review of contracts in conjunction with external counsel and District management.
2. Establishes and maintains processes to ensure contracts are established with minimal risk and with due consideration of the interests of the District, including ensuring that proper approvals are obtained prior to the execution of contracts for services and products.
3. Maintains physical and electronic inventories of District agreements.
4. Establishes and maintains information systems and applications that support contract administration.
5. Assists in the creation and updates of contract templates for various types of agreements.

C. General

1. Performs administrative tasks, such as attending and scheduling meetings, preparing reports, and maintaining records.
2. Assists with District special events as needed.
3. Performs other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business, or public administration, or a related field is required;

AND

• Three years’ experience in contract administration and purchasing, preferably in a public agency;

OR

• Any combination of training, education, and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Knowledge of:

• Laws and regulations related to local government purchasing.
• Effective Purchasing and Contract Administration policies, practices, and procedures for a public agency.
• Warehouse and inventory control policies and procedures.
• Negotiation techniques to optimize vendor terms, pricing and delivery and which consider specific budget and schedule requirements.
• Practices and methods of purchasing by specification and competitive bid.
• Deployment and maintenance of procurement software applications.
• Relevant occupational hazards and standard safety practices.
• Modern office practices, methods, computer equipment and software applications.

Ability to:

• Use Microsoft Office 365 applications, including but not limited to, Teams, SharePoint, and OneDrive.
• Write clearly, concisely, and effectively for audiences at all levels of the organization and with other governmental and private sector partners.
• Understand and interpret relatively complex concepts and translate them effectively for various audiences.
• Develop, interpret and enforce materials, services, and supplies contracts.
• Interpret laws, rules and regulations pertaining to purchasing.
• Investigate and develop new sources of supply.
• Plan, develop, and maintain Purchasing and Contract Administration policies and procedures.
• Develop and maintain required records and files.
• Exercise appropriate safety measures.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work environment.
• Independently organize work, set priorities, meet deadlines, and follow up on assignments.
• Demonstrate strong customer service skills and establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with District staff, legal counsel, and vendors.
• Use English effectively to communicate in person, over the telephone, and in writing.

Licenses and Certifications:

• Certified Procurement Professional certification is desired.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Must possess:  mobility to work in a standard office setting and use standard office equipment, including a computer and to visit various District and meeting sites; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person, before groups, and over the telephone.  This is primarily a sedentary office classification although standing and walking between work areas may be required.  Finger dexterity needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard, calculator, and to operate standard office equipment.  Occasionally bend, stoop, kneel, reach, push, and pull drawers open and closed to retrieve and file information.  Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects up to 40 pounds or heavier weights with assistance and/or the use of proper equipment.

ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS

Incumbents typically work in an office environment with moderate noise levels, controlled temperature conditions, and no direct exposure to hazardous physical substances.  Incumbents will interact with individuals in interpreting and enforcing rules, policies, and procedures.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Incumbents may be assigned an irregular work schedule, including weekends, early mornings, evenings, and holidays.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS

• Department of Justice fingerprint clearance.
• TB Test

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

Applicants with disabilities may request reasonable accommodation throughout the selection process.  Request for reasonable accommodation during the selection process may be made by contacting the Human Resources Office prior to the final filing date.

LARPD is an Equal Opportunity/ADA Employer and values diversity at all levels of the organization.

The City of Patterson’s Finance Department is seeking to fill a full-time Accountant position.  Under the direction of the Finance Director, the Accountant is responsible for performing technical accounting work of moderate difficulty requiring comprehensive knowledge of the municipal financial functions, government fund accounting, enterprise fund accounting, and automated accounting system.

The City of Patterson is looking for an exceptional team-oriented, highly motivated Part-Time Account Clerk for the Finance Department. Under general  supervision, the employee performs a variety of moderately difficult clerical tasks, financial record keeping, greets the public, accepts and records payments, handles cash, and performs other related duties. 
 

The Organization

Fremont is a well-managed and innovative city! Located in the heart of the Bay Area and Silicon Valley, Fremont prides itself on innovation, clean technology and advanced manufacturing, a low crime rate, great schools, a low unemployment rate, quality parks, nearby open space, and an incredibly diverse population of over 235,000 residents. As a full-service city, Fremont employs 962 regular employees and operates on a FY 2020-21 General Fund budget of $213.4 million. With its strong and diversified business base, Fremont is an important economic force in the region. The City strives to be an innovator in municipal government, with dynamic leadership provided by the City Council and City Manager.

The Department

The Human Resources Department is responsible for the following program activities:
• Recruitment and selection
• Classification and compensation
• Employee and labor relations
• Organizational development
• Employee benefits and payroll administration

The Position

The Human Resources Analyst I/II will perform a wide range of responsibilities in the Human Resources Department. The current vacancy will primarily focus on recruitment and examination responsibilities. This recruitment may also be utilized to fill an additional vacancy to support the benefits function within the Human Resources Department.

Examples of job responsibilities may include, but not limited to the following:
• Compile and analyze HR metrics and data from a variety of sources and HR systems (NEOGOV and PeopleSoft 9.2) to make recommendations.
• Prepares reports with data results, including presenting and explaining findings/recommendations related to human resources policies and processes.
• Assists in the interpretation and application of human resources rules, policies, legislation and MOUs.
• Recruitment & Examination:
− Plan, develop and administer the full cycle recruitment/selection process and activities.
− Provide analytical support with position classification/compensation to support client departments’ hiring/staffing needs.
− Identify and implement industry best practices for hard-to-fill positions.
− Utilize social media and other recruitment marketing sources to attract and increase candidate pools.
− Implement efficiencies that will result in reducing the time to hire.
• Benefits Administration:
− Provide analytical support with the administration of benefits programs, including the City’s retiree medical reimbursement program, deferred compensation governance, leave administration, Affordable Care Act (ACA) and the City’s annual open enrollment process.
− Support HRIS (PeopleSoft 9.2) testing activities to support benefits programs and processes: open enrollment, ACA, CalPERS, including the development and implementation of new functionality (e.g.., onboarding) within PeopleSoft 9.2.

DEFINITION

Performs complex clerical accounting tasks involving the maintenance of financial, accounting, or statistical records within an on-line accounting system. Posts transactions to journals and ledgers; adjusts accounts according to established procedures; and assists with the preparation of worksheets and financial summaries.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Receives direction from the Finance Manager/Treasurer. This position does not exercise supervision of others.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

Essential duties may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Maintain cost accounting records by computing, allocating, and posting to various accounts; prepare journal entries and other data entries as needed.
• Formulate and issue accounts receivable invoices; collect and post receipts; monitor aged accounts receivables; and issue delinquency notices.
• Process cash receipts for all departments; clear cash register, post receipts, reconcile and balance receipt journal, and prepare bank deposits; deliver cash receipts/deposits to bank.
• Generate and check a variety of computerized accounting reports; maintain and update spreadsheet reports as assigned.
• Maintain accurate and thorough files related to assigned activities, including scanning and attaching supporting documents and filing accounts receivables and other documents.
• Update fixed asset inventory system; track purchases, transfers, and sales of fixed assets.
• Assist with accounting reports; compile and organize various types of financial and statistical information.
• Explore and resolve a variety of problems through review of multiple records; exercise initiative in anticipating or identifying problems or errors and follow-up to resolve.
• Research and answer public, employee, department, and vendor inquiries regarding the status of various accounts and payments.
• Analyze and reconcile account activity and balances and make or request appropriate adjustments; assist with year-end close.
• Assist with maintaining petty cash fund and report expenditures.

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

• Accepted principles, techniques, and practices of governmental accounting, fund accounting, auditing, and fiscal management.
• Accounting systems and data processing interrelationships.

Ability to:

• Rapidly analyze financial data and draw sound conclusions to prepare clear, complete, and concise reports.
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing; and establish and maintain cooperative work relationships.
• Work with minimal supervision.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

Any combination of experience and education that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Experience:

Three (3) years of experience in computerized bookkeeping or administrative work involving accounting, record keeping and reporting. Two (2) years of computer spreadsheet and word processing experience. Two (2) years of experience dealing with the public in a service capacity.

Education:

Education equivalent to a high school diploma and two (2) years of college coursework or training in accounting or bookkeeping methods.

LICENSE(S) AND CERTIFICATION(S)

Possession of a valid California State Driver’s License, or license in another state with the ability to obtain a California license within 30 days of hire.

The Organization

Fremont is a well-managed and innovative city! Located in the heart of the Bay Area and Silicon Valley, Fremont prides itself on innovation, clean technology and advanced manufacturing, a low crime rate, great schools, a low unemployment rate, quality parks, nearby open space, and an incredibly diverse population of over 235,000 residents.  As a full-service city, Fremont employs 962 regular employees and operates on a FY 2020-21 General Fund budget of $213.4 million.  With its strong and diversified business base, Fremont is an important economic force in the region.  The City strives to be an innovator in municipal government, with dynamic leadership provided by the City Council and City Manager.  

The Department

The Human Resources Department consists of a total staff of 15 and is responsible for the following program activities:
- Recruitment and selection
- Classification and compensation
- Employee and labor relations
- Organizational development
- Employee benefits and payroll administration

The Position

The Human Resources Benefits & Payroll Manager is one of three division level manager positions reporting to the Human Resources Director.  The position is a working manager and has overall responsibility for planning, managing and evaluating the benefits and payroll activities, programs and staff (Human Resources Analysts and Technicians) within the division.  Major responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Manage and coordinate a diverse portfolio of medical, dental, vision and other employee benefits plans and programs, including short term and long term disability, flexible spending accounts, basic and supplemental life,  deferred compensation and many other benefits plan options.
- Monitor the developments and legislation related to human resources benefits and payroll-related matters, including evaluating the impact upon City operations, and recommends and implements policy and procedural improvements.
- Manage and assist the team with troubleshooting and initiating the appropriate resolution on a variety of benefits and payroll issues.
- Lead and engage the benefits and payroll team to update and modernize administrative policies and processes.
- Manage and coordinate the annual benefits open enrollment process.
- Partner and coordinate with benefits providers and the City’s benefits broker to obtain the best rates and coverages for a variety of products.
- Conduct benefits costing and analysis in support of the labor negotiation process.
- Oversee administrative benefits/payroll activities, which includes benefits billing and reconciliation, audits, CalPERS disability retirements, the City’s retiree medical reimbursement program and responding to public records act requests.
- Manage and facilitate the City’s Deferred Compensation Governance work plan items in partnership with the Deferred Compensation Governance Committee.

About Us

Fremont is a well-managed and innovative city! Located in the heart of the Bay Area and Silicon Valley, Fremont prides itself on innovation, clean technology and advanced manufacturing, a low crime rate, great schools, a low unemployment rate, quality parks, nearby open space, and an incredibly diverse population of over 235,000 residents.  As a full-service city, Fremont employs 962 regular employees and operates on a FY 2020-21 General Fund budget of $213.4 million.  With its strong and diversified business base, Fremont is an important economic force in the region.  The City strives to be an innovator in municipal government, with dynamic leadership provided by the City Council and City Manager. 

The Department

Fremont’s Human Services Department is nationally and internationally recognized for its innovation and effective programs. The Department works to sustain the City’s social service infrastructure which promotes a healthy and safe environment for all residents. The Department also directly offers services to residents throughout their life course from infants to elders. Services offered to families are designed to help them become or remain self-sufficient.

The Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will have experience in programs serving older adults (Age 55+).  In addition to the minimum qualifications and special requirements, successful candidates will have knowledge of program administration and budgeting; needs assessment and program evaluation; older adults’ common concerns and challenges as well as strengths; older adult system of care and common referral sources; program marketing and public relations; and report writing.  Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, InDesign and Canva software is desirable. The selected Program Coordinator should have experience with starting new community programs, including program design and implementation, effective outreach efforts, documentation of program impact; hiring and training staff and volunteers; and working in a fast paced environment.  Public sector experience in Human Services or Social Services/Aging is highly desirable.  The ideal candidate will also have knowledge and experience working directly with seniors and coordinating senior service providers.  The successful candidate will demonstrate their ability to plan, organize and implement programs; gather data and report customer satisfaction feedback; determine and implement the appropriate course of action in emergency or stressful situations; evaluate staff effectiveness and prepare performance appraisals; maintain effective, respectful working relationships with older adults and community partners; work independently and offsite from the supervisor.  The selected Program Coordinator should also demonstrate strong communication skills (written and verbal); bilingual skills in Mandarin/Cantonese (written and verbal) is preferred.  Current valid CPR and AED certifications are desirable. 

The Position & Responsibilities

As a member of the Human Services Department assigned to the Age Well Center at South Fremont, the Program Coordinator will organize, coordinate and implement community programs for older adults.  The wellness programs include health promotion activities such as classes, support groups, workshops and civic engagement opportunities. When necessary the incumbent will manage the Age Well Center operations, including conflict resolution, oversight of dining room services, staff response to emergency situations, financial accounting and deposits, facility rental bookings and contracts, coordination of facility maintenance and repairs.  Examples of job duties include:

· Serves as a member of a departmental team providing programs and services designed to improve the quality of life of City residents. 

· Assumes direct responsibility for program design and implementation. 

· Develops and implements program market strategies including print media and public events. 

· Coordinates programs with community service providers. 

· Administers one or more program areas. 

· Performs outreach/public-speaking activities to promote program(s) in the community. 

· Maintains program documentation. 

· Conducts meetings with community groups, volunteers, service providers and/or members of the community. 

· Organizes, creates content and writes the monthly newsletter.

· Supervises service and/or clerical staff, interns and volunteers. 

· Participates in meetings as required within the department, senior center and the City.

· Assists in instances in an emergency or stressful situation such as when citizens slip or fall. 

· Oversees day-to-day program operations. 

· Manages fee collections and deposits. 

· Assists with set up of facility. 

· Prepares written and statistical reports. 

· Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Any combination of education and experience that would provide the knowledge, skills and abilities required to perform the essential duties of the job would be qualifying.  A typical way to accomplish this includes:

Education: Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent from an accredited college or university in recreation, social services or related field.

Experience:

· One (1) year experience in programs for youth, elderly, or families OR

· Two (2) years of undergraduate school at an accredited college or university with course work in recreation, social services, or a related field and three (3) years of experience in programs for youth, elderly, or families OR

· Training and experience equivalent to five (5) years of municipal community services employment in programming for youth, elderly, or families.

· Two (2) years of supervisory experience is desirable.

Licenses/Certificates/Special Requirements:  This position may be required to work other than business hours and requires the ability to travel independently within and outside of City limits.

Closed:  When A Sufficient Qualified Applicant Pool  Is Achieved 

First Review of Applications:  June 3, 2021

Panel Interviews:  TBD

THE POSITION

Under general direction, performs a variety of professional level administrative, technical and analytical duties in support of the City’s human resource functions including recruitment, selection, classification, wage and salary administration, workers’ compensation and other risk management, employer-employee relations, labor negotiations, training, and related functions; provides information and assistance to City employees and the general public regarding human resources activities, policies, and procedures; may supervise or provide lead direction to clerical/administrative staff; and performs a variety of professional tasks in support of assigned area of responsibility.

Representative Duties

The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.

• Assist in the coordination and implementation of recruitment and selection activities including announcement development, application screening, and evaluation, examination selection and development, testing, and candidate certification.
• Conduct and implement classification, reclassification, and organizational studies; evaluate and determine appropriate classifications and structures; prepare written reports and recommendations; develop new and revise existing classification specifications.
• Participate in conducting wage, salary and benefit studies and surveys for the purpose of compensation administration and bargaining unit negotiations; compile data and prepare written reports including recommendations for action.
• Assist in the overall management of the workers’ compensation program; review initial workers’ compensation claims and determine type of claim to be established; serve as liaison with injured workers, City departments, attorneys, medical providers, and investigators in the management of injured worker claims; work closely with insured employees and department managers regarding return to work issues.
• Assist in the development and implementation of other risk management programs, such as occupational health and safety, and liability; serve as liaison on citywide Safety Committee, co-administering program with other departments and coordinating training; support Director, City Attorney and contract attorneys in litigation preparation.
• Provide assistance with employee relations issues; consult with managers and employees regarding the interpretation of personnel practices, policies, and procedures including related laws and regulations; provide information and assistance to departmental personnel regarding employee evaluations, disciplinary actions and other employee relations issues.
• Assist in employer-employee labor negotiations with various bargaining units; conduct a variety of surveys to gather and compile information for negotiation purposes; compile data and prepare various charts and graphs; work with finance to calculate negotiated costs.
• Assist in conducting intra/intradepartmental training programs and activities; coordinate implementation of training programs with department heads.
• Conduct research, analyze data, and prepare written and statistical reports and recommendations for a variety of human resource issues and topics; make oral presentations as required; update and revise written directives, rules, and regulations and various handbooks as appropriate.
• Conduct new employee orientation and exit interviews; ensure proper applicant notification.
• Respond to public inquiries in a courteous manner; provide information within the area of assignment; resolve complaints in an efficient and timely manner.
• Attend and participate in professional group meetings; stay abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of human resources administration.
• Perform related duties as required.
• May supervise other HR Staff.

QUALIFICATIONS

The following generally describes the knowledge and ability required to enter the job and/or be learned within a short period of time in order to successfully perform the assigned duties.

Knowledge of:

Operations, services, and activities of a human resources program.

Principles, practices, and procedures of human resources administration in the areas of employment, compensation and classification, workers’ compensation, employee development, training, and benefits administration.

Resources to sustain current understanding of modern trends and legal issues in the field of human resource management.

Employment and employee relations issues.

Methods and techniques of research and analysis of personnel administrative and statistical data.

Principles of city government organization, functions, and management.

Basic labor relations, negotiation processes and employment law.

Workers’ compensation and related contract principles and theories.

Workers’ compensation claims adjusting, investigation, and administrative techniques necessary to participate in the management of claims from reporting of injury to settlement.

Basic principles and procedures of record keeping.

Business letter writing and report preparation.

Principles and practices of customer service.

Office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications.

Pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations.

Ability to:

Perform professional personnel work with minimum supervision.

Make independent decisions.

Collect, compile, and analyze information and data.

Understand and analyze statistical information.

Make complete and accurate analyses, reports, and recommendations in a variety of personnel areas.

Work tactfully with and win confidence and cooperation of other departmental personnel, the public, and outside agencies and organizations.

Understand and assess needs and strengths of others.

Understand, interpret, and apply general and specific administrative and departmental policies and procedures as well as applicable federal, state, and local policies, laws, and regulations.

Prepare clear, concise, oral and written reports both narrative and statistical.

Formulate and conduct presentations to employees, supervisors, and department managers.

Plan and organize work to meet changing priorities and deadlines.

Operate office equipment including computers and supporting word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.

Respond tactfully, clearly, concisely, and appropriately to inquiries from the public, City staff, or other agencies on sensitive issues in area of responsibility.

Communicate and interact in situations requiring tact, instruction, persuasion, and counseling including conferences, group discussion, individual interviews, and negotiations.

Demonstrate an awareness and appreciation of the cultural diversity of the community.

Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Education and Experience Guidelines - Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Education/Training:

A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in human resources, public administration, business administration, or a related field. Professional Human Resources certification is desirable.

Experience:

Five years of increasingly responsible professional human resources administration experience. A Master’s Degree in a related field may be substituted for one year of required experience that provides a generalist background.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS and WORKING ENVIRONMENT

The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Environment: Work is performed primarily in a standard office environment with some travel from site to site.

Physical: Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight; to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard; to travel to other locations using various modes of private and commercial transportation; and to verbally communicate to exchange information.

Vision: See in the normal visual range with or without correction.

Hearing: Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.

EXAMINATION PROCESS 

Those top applicants who most closely match the needs and skills of the position will be contacted via email regarding next steps in the recruitment process, an interview and written assessment. Those candidates who achieve a passing score on the interview and written assessment will be placed on an eligibility hiring list for hiring consideration.

SELECTION PROCESS 

Offers of employment will be subject to successful completion of a pre-employment background check, fingerprint clearance, and physical examination including a drug test.  An additional condition of employment includes employment verification and authorization to work in the United States, by completing the I-9 verification form designated by the USCIS.

NOTE:  The City reserves the right to alter, adjust or change any portion of the examination process without notification.   The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute a contract or employment expressed or implied.  Any provision contained within may be modified or revoked without notice.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT

If you are a qualified individual with a disability as defined by the ADA and you need reasonable accommodation to participate in any of the examinations administered by the City of Ceres, you must notify the Human Resources Department in writing by the final filing date for the specific job.  Official documentation of your functional limitations to support your request may be required.

THE CITY OF CERES IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

COMMITTED TO DIVERSITY

The Position

The Human Services Department currently has a part-time Counselor position in the Aging and Family Services (AFS) Division’s Senior Peer Counseling program.  The Counselor position is an integral member of the Senior Peer Counseling program offering supervision and training to the senior peer counselors who in return provide emotional and mental health support to homebound elders in their place of residence. In collaboration with a clinical supervisor and other members of a multidisciplinary team, such as AFS care managers, the Counselor will provide active guidance, leadership and training to the senior peer counselors and limited direct care services to the seniors in home. The Counselor will interact with seniors and their families by conducting in-home assessments, using the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM 5), to develop thoughtful and creative care plans. In addition, the Counselor will provide reports that are due as part of the contract. 

The Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will be a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, or Licensed Psychologist.  Additionally, the selected candidate will demonstrate excellent customer service; maintain effective working relationships with internal and external customers; exhibit skills in oral and written communication; demonstrate creative problem solving techniques; experience working with older adults and different ethnic and cultural groups; display keen observation and evaluation skills of clients; and supervisory experience and facilitation of groups is highly desirable.

Minimum Qualifications

Any combination of education and experience that would provide the knowledge, skills and abilities required to perform the essential duties of the job would be qualifying.  A typical way to accomplish this includes:

Education: Master’s degree in Psychology, Social Welfare, or comparable field.

Experience:

Two (2) years of progressively responsible experience providing counseling services.

Special Requirements:  This position may be required to work other than business hours and requires the ability to travel independently within and outside of City limits.

Examples of Responsibilities

· Receives and reviews requests for services

· Conducts intake evaluations in the homes of the seniors to determine type and severity of problems

· Creates new client files and maintain accurate record and documentation of the program

· Creates reports per contract guidelines

· Conducts weekly consultation group for the peer counselors

· Conducts monthly training for the peer counselor on topics relevant to counseling as well as train and recruit new counselors once a year

· Assigns counselors to new cases and assess the quality of services

· Supervises work of the peer counselors in group and individual consultation

· Interviews clients, relatives and other involved persons to evaluate clients' needs and assess clients condition

· Coordinates plan with supervisor, staff, institutions, private practitioners and any other member of the  multidisciplinary teams as needed

· Makes mandated reports as necessary

THE POSITION
The City of Hayward is excited to announce its recruitment for the position of Family Counselor. Under general direction, the Family Counselor provides crisis intervention, counseling, and referral services to youth, families, and individuals and performs other related duties as required, such as school based, case management, and gang prevention/intervention services. This position is partially funded by Alameda County Probation Department, Delinquency Prevention Network, RFP 901499.

DEADLINE TO APPLY:  Next Review is scheduled on January 4, 2021; Open Until Filled

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

This is a journey level professional classification and the incumbent performs the full range of counseling duties within the Youth and Family Services Bureau of the Hayward Police Department.  Employees at this level receive occasional instruction as new or unusual situations arise. Positions in this classification differ from the higher level Counseling Supervisor in that the latter is responsible for providing direct supervision to professional and clerical staff.

Duties may include but are not limited to the following:

Provides crisis intervention services to youth, families, individuals, and couples including but not limited to crises involving incorrigible youth, dependent children under the court's custody, domestic violence, first time offenders, and the hospitalization of individuals dangerous to self and others.
 
Provides counseling to youth, families, couples, individuals and groups.
 
Maintains crisis intake log, case files and service statistics.
 
Provides referral information to the public, and other agencies.

Participates in division, department, community and school meetings.

Provides support service, consultation and training to patrol officers on juvenile and mental health topics.
 
Provides case management services to youth and their families.
 
Provides school based services to students and their families, including consultation and training for school administrators and teachers, implementation of school climate initiatives, and coordination of site-based student support services.
 
Provides gang prevention and intervention services to at risk and gang involved youth and their families.
 
Maintains formal and informal liaison with mental health professionals and service providers including courts, schools, private therapists, hospitals, probation and other agencies.
 
Provides emergency psychological evaluation and recommendations.
 
Responds to critical incidents and other in-field emergency situations.
 
Performs related work as necessary.

A complete job description and list of duties can be found at www.hayward-ca.gov. 

JOB RELATED AND ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

• The theory and principles of human development, particularly child development.
• The theory and principles of social aspects of mental and emotional adjustment, including normal and abnormal behavior.
• Principles, methods and current practices of crisis intervention and counseling, which includes interviewing techniques, assessment and treatment modalities.
• Principles, methods and current practices of social casework.
• The theory and principles of child abuse, elder abuse and domestic violence treatment.
• The theory, principles and current practices of gang prevention and intervention.
• Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM V) system of diagnosis.
• Proficiency in the use of computer skills, including multiple software formats, email and storage of digital files.
• Community resources in the mental health and human services areas.

Ability to:

• Perform crisis intervention and counseling services.
• Establish effective and productive casework relationships with youth, families, and individuals.
• Establish cooperative working relationships with police officers in the handling of crisis calls.
• Establish cooperative working relationships with educators and school site personnel.
• Work independently, make sound decisions and set priorities under stressful conditions.
• Work collaboratively in the highly structured environment of a police department while maintaining accepted professional standards of clinical practice.
• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Maintain records, including statistics, and to prepare reports.
• Work varied shifts.
• Effectively manage time, meet deadlines and prioritize workload.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

Any combination of experience and education equivalent to that which would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills and abilities would be:

Experience: One (1) year providing counseling or psychotherapy to youth, families, groups and individuals.  Experience with probation involved or at-risk youth and experience with school based mental health services are highly desirable; experience working in school settings is highly desirable.

Education: Equivalent to a Master's Degree from an accredited college or university in Counseling, Clinical Psychology, Clinical Social Work or a closely related field or a Doctorate in Clinical or Counseling Psychology. (Note: Applicants with a related Master's Degree in progress are also encouraged to apply. Selected candidate will need to provide proof of graduate degree completion by the start date of employment.)

Licenses & Certificates: Possession of a valid License in Marriage and Family Therapy (L.M.F.T.), Licensed Clinical Social Work (L.C.S.W.), Licensed Professional Counselor (L.P.C), Licensed Clinical Psychologist or a closely related field is highly desirable.

Possession and maintenance of a valid Class C California Driver's License.

APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCEDURE
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