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ABOUT US

Fremont is a well-managed and innovative city, and has recently generated national attention by placing in Money Magazine’s top 50 “Best Places to Live 2016” in the country, and ranking 4th on the “Most Family Friendly” list of California cities by Estately.  Located in the heart of the Bay Area and Silicon Valley, Fremont prides itself on innovation, green technology, a low crime rate, great schools, a low unemployment rate, quality parks and nearby open space, and an incredibly diverse population of over 235,000 residents.  As a full service city, Fremont employs over 952 regular employees and has a General Fund budget of $219.9 million for the 2019-20 fiscal year.

Fremont is an employer that values its people, creativity, quality service, integrity, open communication, collaboration, mutual respect, and diversity.  Employees find their work challenging, yet rewarding, and most importantly, enjoy the chance to make a positive impact on the community difference through public service.

THE HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT

Fremont’s Human Services Department (HSD) is nationally and internationally recognized for its innovation and effective programs. HSD works to sustain the City’s social service infrastructure which promotes a healthy and safe environment for all residents. HSD 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 POSITION

The City of Fremont is seeking a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Administrator to be a part of the HSD management team. The City of Fremont receives federal CDBG and HOME funds to support infrastructure, programs and services for low and moderate-income residents. It also administers the Rent Review Ordinance (RRO) Program.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

- Provide administrative oversight for the CDBG, HOME and RRO programs
- Support and maintain the City’s Rent Review Board and Citizens Advisory Committee
- Work closely with stakeholders to prepare the City’s annual CDBG grant application
- With Citizens Advisory Committee input, develop CDBG recommendations for consideration by the City Council
- Oversee ongoing CDBG capital and public service projects to ensure compliance with contract conditions and with Federal labor, environmental and prevailing wage regulations
- Work collaboratively with social service and housing staff to identify housing rehabilitation needs, and oversee contract for housing rehabilitation
- Oversee ongoing City HOME projects, including the Stay Housed tenant-based rental assistance program
- Prepare, maintain and present annual CDBG, HOME and RRO budget and program reports to City Council
- Maintain strong working relationships the local non-profit community, landlord stakeholders, and tenant rights     organizations
- Represent HSD at community meetings and conduct workshops with topics such as “Landlord Rights and Responsibilities,” “Fair Housing 101,” and “Tenant Rights and Responsibilities”
- Administer contracts with fair housing, mediation, and landlord/tenant service provider(s)
- Other duties as assigned

THE POSITION

Tri-City is actively recruiting for one part-time vacancy for a Wellness Advocate I for the Wellness Center.  The Wellness Advocate I will provide advocacy, guidance, feedback, outreach and support to help families to access and work more efficiently with the systems involved.   The Wellness Advocate will report to an Employment Outreach Supervisor.

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

• Work directly with clients and their families providing advocacy, translation and other supportive services.

• Work as a partner to guide and provide feedback to clients and families.

• Outreach and support to help clients and families to access services.

• Working with Tri-City MHC program staff to develop social support programming for clients and families.

• Ensure confidentiality and integrity of Protected Health Information (PHI) of clients served by Center to comply with all Health Insurance Portability and Accountability (HIPAA) regulations and other duties as assigned.

Provide customer service related to Central Park / Lake Elizabeth boating operations in an efficient and courteous manner. Supervise activities on lake and surrounding areas. Respond to visitor concerns, operate a cash register, provide correct change, handle credit card transactions, maintain a clean and well-equipped worksite. Works well as part of a team in a fun, fast-paced outdoor environment. Employees are expected to work weekends and holidays.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES (This is a general description of duties and is not all-inclusive)

Team Member

• Assist Team Leader in daily boating operations
• Provide customer service to park visitors related to Central Park boating operations
• Perform routine maintenance on and inspection of boat fleet and equipment
• Educate public on safe boating procedures and park policies
• Assist park visitors and answer questions or resolve visitor concerns in a courteous manner
• Set up and take down boat rental station; take out from and return boats to storage 

Team Leader

Performs all duties of Team Member and also the following:

• Train and supervise Lakefront Team Members
• Operate patrol boat and supervise lake activities
• Ensure safety of park visitors utilizing the lake for boating and fishing
• Enforce park policies pertaining to lake activities

THE POSITION

Tri-City is looking for one individual to serve as a Medical Assistant for the Supplemental Crisis Team. The Medical Assistant will assist licensed medical staff by providing client services that include basic administrative, clerical, or medical support services for mentally ill and emotionally disturbed clients in an outpatient clinical setting.  This position will report to the Crisis Intervention and Medication Support Manager.

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

• Coverage for Garey site Medical Assistant; process Medi-Cal and insurance verification;
• Reconcile verification of ambulance and labs, pharmacy invoices, medication list, pharmacy refill follow-up documents, authorizations and TARS, data gathered from treatment nurse, medication consents (including obtaining consents);
• Medication pick up; filtering pharmacy and lab calls; faxing of insurance, notes and CBC’s as appropriate;
• Monitoring treatment plan expiration dates to ensure compliance; ordering supplies; monitoring SHARPS container and medical disposal;
• Scheduling in-services with pharmaceutical agencies, second medical transport as needed, fielding non-clinical, medication questions, appointments and reminder phone calls;
• Various clerical support duties such as copying, securing signatures and data entry;
• Perform other duties as assigned.

ABOUT US

Fremont is a well-managed and innovative city, and has recently generated national attention by placing in Money Magazine’s top 50 “Best Places to Live 2016” in the country, and ranking 4th on the “Most Family Friendly” list of California cities by Estately.  Located in the heart of the Bay Area and Silicon Valley, Fremont prides itself on innovation, green technology, a low crime rate, great schools, a low unemployment rate, quality parks and nearby open space, and an incredibly diverse population of over 235,000 residents.  As a full service city, Fremont employs over 952 regular employees and has a General Fund budget of $219.9 million for the 2019-20 fiscal year.

Fremont is an employer that values its people, creativity, quality service, integrity, open communication, collaboration, mutual respect, and diversity.  Employees find their work challenging, yet rewarding, and most importantly, enjoy the chance to make a positive impact on the community difference through public service.

THE POSITION

The Community Services Department plays a key role in enhancing the community and ensuring the citizens of Fremont receive excellent customer service through the management of recreation facilities,  quality recreation and environmental programs, park planning and the maintenance of City parks, trees, and medians.  The Park Ranger Supervisor will provide full supervision of the Park Rangers, regular, seasonal and temporary employees, and volunteers.  In addition, the incumbent will participate as needed in the work of the Park Rangers and establish, enforce, and maintain oversight of the boating operations, naturalist programs, and the division safety program.   

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

- Schedule, assign work, and exercise full supervision of assigned regular, seasonal and temporary employees and volunteers.
- Participate in the recruitment, examination, and hiring process; evaluate and discipline assigned staff.
- Prepare written and oral reports.
- Reserve, schedule and coordinate maintenance of assigned facilities and vehicles.
- Assist, under general direction, in developing and writing policies and handbooks and training guidelines for area of responsibility.
- Follow general direction to oversee division budget, boating operations and safety related areas.
- Develop and monitor assigned budgets.
- Develop and provide technical training in laws, rules, regulations, processes and procedures related to the administration of City parks.
- Review and provide solutions to technical issues and problems.
- Monitor individual performance plans and reports the more difficult personnel issues to the Recreation Superintendent for resolution.
- Assume lead role on projects and programs.  Represent the Parks and Recreation division on city-wide teams.
- Perform Park Ranger duties; operate a patrol boat; patrol boat docks; patrol city parks when needed.
- Define personnel resource needs and allocate resources as required to reach unit objectives.
- Maintain oversight of assigned building alarms and ensure required security checks and inspections are completed following general direction.
- Receive and respond to phone calls; dispatch calls for service; detect municipal and other code violations in the area of park visitor services; investigate complaints, crimes and injury incidents; collect evidence and obtain statements; issue citations for Fremont Municipal codes and State laws.  Testify in court proceedings.
- Administer emergency life support services.
- Work weekends, holidays, and nights, on rotating shifts when needed.
- Respond to emergency assignments during off-duty hours.
- Wear a uniform and on occasion use pepper spray and/or bite stick.
- Review, edit, and approve participant injury and criminal incident reports prepared by division staff.
- Supervise the operations of all park activities.
- Serve as a liaison and departmental representative with other City Departments.
- Develop and has oversight of interpretative programs.
- Identify species and behavior of a variety of native wildlife and plants.
- Other related duties as assigned.

THE POSITION

Tri-City is looking for one individual to serve as Clinical Therapist I or II within the Child and Family Clinic’s School Partnership Program. The Clinical Therapist I/II position will appeal to individuals who are passionate about working with children, adolescents, young adults and their families and may have or would like experience in a school setting.  The Clinical Therapist I/II will report to the School Partnership Program Supervisor.

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

• Provide individual, family, collateral and group therapy for children, adolescents, and youth with mental illness;
   
• Provide crisis intervention and case management as needed at the school site in Pomona, California;
   
• Conduct mental health assessments, treatment plans, provide crisis intervention as needed and complete all necessary documentation;

• Collaborate with school staff regarding student mental health needs and maintain regular contact with parents;

• Ensure that documentation is updated in Electronic Health Record (EHR) regularly;

• Screen and track school referrals, etc. and other duties as assigned.

THE POSITION

Tri-City is looking for one special individual to serve as a Community Navigator I/II as part of the Los Angeles Homeless Measure H Initiative within the MHSA Department.   This positions is a limited term (18 month) position with the potential of being extended. The position requires field work and on-call duties for 1 or 2 weeks every month.  The Community Navigator position works to engage with individuals and families at risk of homelessness or who are in need of a variety of services in order to secure housing stability.  Services that include formal and informal support tailored to their particular culture, ethnicity, age and gender identity. These positions will report to a MHSA Program Supervisor.   

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

• Recruit community-based organizations, faith based organizations, and other community groups to become a part of an active and ever growing locally based support network for people, including those most challenged with housing and stability;
   
• Follow-up with people they have engaged to ensure that they have connected with support structures and received the help they need;
   
• Utilize HMIS/Coordinated Entry System to enter client information;

• Provide advocacy to clients and assist them in getting connected to appointments with agencies and health care providers;

• Promote and make presentations at emergency shelters, community food banks, intergovernmental agencies, local not-for profit associations, and community centers and other duties as assigned. 

THE POSITION

Tri-City is looking to fill one exciting part-time position to serve as a Community Garden Farmer for the Therapeutic Community Garden. The Community Garden Farmer position will appeal to individuals who love to work outdoors and are passionate about teaching and mentoring individuals with behavioral health needs about gardening.  The Community Garden Farmer will report to the Clinical Program Manager.

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

• Maintain and care for the garden, teaching and mentoring Tri-City staff and program participants about gardening;

• Maintain produce logs/reports, conduct horticulture research to manage plants, irrigation systems and pest control;

• Form beds for planting; create planting schedule;

• Select seeds or plants for planting; cultivate and prepare soil for planting;

• Sow seeds or alternative germination techniques; weed; and prepare and conduct composting;

• Assemble and maintain irrigation systems, in addition to manually watering crops, plants and trees;

• Plan plant production to ensure ample harvest will be available for marketing and distribution;

• Assist team in developing group curriculum that integrates horticulture skills;

• Participate in community events and presentations to promote the garden and other duties as assigned.

THE POSITION

Tri-City is looking to fill one vacancy for the part-time (20 hours per week) Clinical Therapist I/II position for the Children’s Outpatient Program (COP). The Clinical Therapist I/II is a school partnership (SPT) position and will appeal to bilingual individuals who are passionate about working with children, adolescents, young adults and their families and may have or would like experience in a school setting.  The Clinical Therapist I/II will report to the School Partnership Program Supervisor.

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

• Provide individual, family, collateral and group therapy for children, adolescents, and youth with mental illness;
   
• Provide crisis intervention and case management as needed at the school site in Pomona, California;
   
• Conduct mental health assessments, treatment plans, provide crisis intervention as needed and complete all necessary documentation;

• Collaborate with school staff regarding student mental health needs and maintain regular contact with parents;

• Ensure that documentation is updated in Electronic Health Record (EHR) regularly;

• Screen and track school referrals, etc. & other duties as assigned.

THE POSITION

Tri-City is looking for one individual to serve as a Facilities Maintenance Technician II for the Facilities Division within the Operations Department. The Facilities Maintenance Technician will to perform maintenance, security, and housekeeping functions to ensure the safety and aesthetics of all Agency facilities.  This position will report to the Facilities Manager.

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

• Maintain agency equipment, property and vehicles;
   
• Perform moderately difficult building maintenance repair work to Agency facilities and Agency housing units & leased properties;
• As assigned, perform unskilled, semi-skilled and/or skilled craft related work in such areas as carpentry, electrical, masonry, painting, plumbing, and refrigeration in the maintenance, repair, and alteration of buildings, facilities, and equipment;

• Monitor access to storage facilities and ensure security and order of storage units; Move and secure furniture, wall fixtures and equipment;

• Respond to work order requests; complete work on a timely basis; prepare and maintain records of performed work and services; Set up and break down for meetings; Completion of the Safety Maintenance Checklist Report;

• Ensure cleanliness of the Agency interior and exteriors premises, which includes cleaning windows, cleaning up spills and foods quickly; and maintain sanitation equipment and supplies;

• Enforce building related codes, including adopted California Building Code, California Mechanical Code, California Plumbing Code, California Electric Code, California Residential Code, California Green Building Code, California Energy Code, and local ordinances.

• Maintain vehicle logs and ensure maintenance, safety and cleanliness of vehicles. Inspects and troubleshoots automotive, and light and heavy duty trucks and equipment to assess their condition and determine repairs; and perform other duties as assigned.