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BACKGROUND

The Fremont Family Resource Center (FRC) is a collaborative effort of over 20 State, County, City and non-profit agencies that support families in a variety of ways.   Services available at the FRC include: adult and youth employment; child care information, referral and subsidies; counseling and case management; housing information; parent support; immigration services; services for the disabled; nutrition services for mothers and children; health insurance counseling and SparkPoint FRC to help families build their financials assets.   The City of Fremont Human Services Department is the lead organization in the FRC collaborative and in SparkPoint FRC.

SPARKPOINT FREMONT FRC

Helping families get ahead financially is one of the core strategies identified by the FRC as an effective means of empowering and strengthening families and children.  In this vein, the FRC is one of 10 Bay Area SparkPoint Centers, and initiative coordinated by United Way of the Bay Area aimed at helping families to reach their financial goals.  The FRC is also a partner in “Earn It! Keep It! Save It! Alameda County, the county wide free tax preparation campaign helping families to claim the EITC.  

THE POSITION

Under the supervision of the SparkPoint Program Coordinator, the VITA Site Coordinator oversees site operations at a Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) site at the Fremont FRC, and 2 satellite sites located at Tri-Cities One Stop Career Center; and New Haven Adult School in Union City.  The Site Coordinator manages volunteers and works together with the VITA Quality Assurance Coordinator to efile returns in TaxSlayer and sends required reports to UWBA. The Site Coordinator coordinates and works with the Quality Assurance Coordinator, the VITA Coaches and Trainers and Quality Reviewers and FRC Staff to ensure that the site operates according to all guidelines, and that required statistics and surveys relating to the taxpayer information is handled appropriately.

This position is a part-time, temporary assignment.  The work schedule is as follows:
- 20 - 30 hours/week through December 16, 2019,
- 40 hours/week January - April 17, 2020, then
- 20 hours/week through October 2020 with two months off in July and August

Ability to attend monthly UWBA Site Coordinator meetings and trainings in Oakland required.

RESPONSIBILITIES

- Oversee all operational needs of a tax site.
- Recruit volunteers and ensure all volunteers meet the IRS training and documentation requirements according to their volunteer positions.
- Coordinate closely with quality reviewers and coaches and support their efforts to ensure accuracy of returns.
- Work closely with SparkPoint Coordinator to develop seamless connections to other SparkPoint Asset Building programs and services for clients.  
- Coordinate services with Census Fremont project, sharing opportunities for cross training and outreach.  
- Track and report hours for volunteers.  
- Maintain and monitor on-line customer appointment logs.
- Work collaboratively with In-take Sites and UWBA to coordinate the virtual VITA process.  Responsible for assigning returns to tax preparers, tracking return status, contacting customers, and updating and maintaining appropriate log sheets.
- Communicate effectively with site staff and to manage facilities support and scheduling issues
- Ensure timely electronic filing of tax returns and resolution of rejects, working closely with the VITA Quality Assurance Coordinator.   
- Address equipment, software, supply and other site needs in a timely fashion, working together with the IRS and UWBA EIKISI staff.
- Coordinate volunteer hospitality and volunteer recognition event, in collaboration with SparkPoint Coordinator.
- Communicate regularly with volunteers and maintain volunteer database.
- Create marketing materials for the VITA Program, i.e. flyers, articles for newspapers, electronic newsletters, email blasts, etc.
- Execute site procedures according to UWBA Campaign guidelines.
- Manage workflow of tax site: set-up space; facilitate client sign-in and intake; ensure orderly and thorough screening process and reduce wait time.
- Manage supplies and materials, keep files and supplies organized, and order new supplies when necessary. Keep track of site budget and expenses.
- Ensure security of confidential information.
- Ensure proper reporting and record keeping. Collect, compile and submit to the Campaign required statistics and surveys relating to the taxpayer information.
- Serve as the main contact for clients to address questions or concerns about their experience at the tax site. Promptly respond to inquiries from clients or the IRS.
- Other related duties as assigned.

BACKGROUND: In service to the City of Fremont and the Tri-City community for over 35 years, the City of Fremont’s Human Services Department (HSD) provides services to youth, families, and seniors.  During its tenure, HSD’s ability to build strong partnerships throughout Fremont’s diverse community has allowed it to become a trusted ally to residents who are most in need. As such, HSD is well suited to engage with hard to count populations to help educate them on the importance of the 2020 Census.  Under the direction of the City Manager’s Office, the Human Services Department, through its Aging and Family Services and Family Resource Center Divisions, will provide the platform for a targeted outreach and education effort that will ensure a complete count of the Hard to Count (HTC) residents living in southern Alameda County.

THE POSITION: The Census 2020 Volunteer Coordinator will work under the direction of a Management Analyst in the Fremont City Manager’s Office to oversee a coordinated effort to recruit and train Census 2020 volunteers who can educate and assist individuals to complete their census questionnaire.  

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:
- Work with targeted community leaders to recruit volunteers within diverse community organizations.
- Develop a recruitment strategy using social media, Volunteer Match, current connections and email groups.
- Recruit volunteers with strategies used to attract volunteers for the FRC’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program.
- Develop a training curriculum using tools provided by Complete Count Alameda County and State and Federal Complete Count resources as well.
- Embed Census volunteers in the FRC VITA program screening room, and at the FRC Welcome Center.
- Develop a staffing calendar for volunteers to be placed at VITA sites and the FRC Welcome Center to serve as our Question Assistance Center (QAC) at the Fremont Family Resource Center.
- Develop a strategy for conducting a complete count of the unhoused population, working in partnership with homeless service providers and the Winter Shelter. Develop a quasi-mobile Question Assistant Center, training homeless individuals to volunteer. By engaging volunteers who are experiencing homelessness in this activity, we feel other homeless individuals will be more likely to trust the information and complete the Census.
- Train volunteers to use technology required for Census completion use.
- Train partner agency volunteers on the use of technology required by this project.  
- Develop a volunteer outreach schedule as well to ensure that HTC residents are educated about the Census
- Other related duties as assigned.

THE DEPARTMENT

The Fremont Family Resource Center (FRC) is a Division of the Human Services Department of the City of Fremont, and provides core services to a collaboration of 24+ State, County, City of Fremont and non-profit organizations co-located and working together to serve families in southern Alameda County.  Services of the FRC include adult and youth employment, cash aid, CalFresh food stamps, child care information and referral, counseling, public health and mental health services, housing information, parent support services, educational programs, taxes, credit repair, personal support services, intensive and coordinated family case management, workshops and support groups. Services of the FRC Core Team include Family Support Services, Working Wellness Team (formerly called Family Service Team), Adult Outpatient Psychotherapy and SparkPoint (a financial coaching center).

THE POSITION

As a member of the FRC Division, the Counselor will provide short term individual, family, and group counseling services to enhance mental health of Cal-WORKS participants referred to us, to assist them in removing barriers to getting back into the workforce, and to individuals with moderate to severe mental health concerns who are referred by the county ACCESS program.  The program name for the Cal WORKs contract is Working Wellness,  and the model is a multi-agency and multi-disciplinary team that is based on IPS ( Individuals Placement and Support) and includes the client as part of the team.  The goals of IPS are to assist the clients in getting into the workforce.  The Counselor will be a member of the Working Wellness Team and will provide mental health services working individually with CalWORKs participants.  In addition, the Counselor will  work with non-CalWORKs individuals referred by ACCESS through the Adult Outpatient Therapy contract.  Additional language capacity strongly encouraged.

This is a temporary, full-time long-term assignment with an expected duration of six months.  

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

- Conduct intake evaluations to determine type and severity of problems.
- Establish a diagnosis and prepare written treatment plans.
- Determine counseling objectives.
- Observe client behavior and modify treatment plans to incorporate new information and changing perceptions.
- Perform individual, family and group counseling to enhance mental and emotional health and level of social functioning using a variety of therapeutic and counseling techniques.
- Participate as client’s advocate on the Working Wellness Multi-Disciplinary Team.   
- Coordinate with the Family Support Services  Case Manager to address parent/family needs, and with the other service providers on the Working Wellness Team.
- Conduct home visits as indicated, and/or see the client in the community or an alternate mid county office.
- Refer clients to available therapeutic, social service, educational and medical resources when needed.
- Conduct crises intervention when necessary.
- Maintain clinical documentation in PsychConsult or the new E H R , the Human Services’ Department’s Electronic Medical Record as required.   
- Utilize an integrated approach that incorporates the following evidence-based and best practice models, such as but not limited to:
- Individual Placement and Support ( IPS) - working collaborative with IPS Employment Specialist
      • Brief-therapy models, including: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT); Emotional Freedom Technique   
          (EFT); Assertive Community Treatment (ACT); Narrative work; Eye Movement Desensitization and   
           Reprocessing (EMDR)
      • Therapeutic skill building, including: Mindfulness; Boundary setting; Self-care
      • Life Skill building, including Organization, Prioritization and Budgeting  

Firefighter

(Eligibility Lists for Entry-Level / Lateral Firefighters)

Annual Base Salary

$94,404* - $115,836

*Salary is 10% lower while attending Fire Academy

Application Deadline:  5pm on Friday, November 15, 2019

First Round Oral Boards:  December 10 and 11, 2019*

Second Round Interviews:  December 17 and 18, 2019*

*Tentative Schedule

*Supplemental Questionnaire Required*

The City of San Bruno is establishing eligibility lists for Entry-Level and Lateral Firefighters.  Firefighters engage in firefighting, provide medical aid, and perform suppression and prevention activities to protect life and property.  Employees in this classification who are paramedic certified may be assigned to paramedic duty. This is a Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) non-exempt position.

The application period closes at 5pm on Friday, November 15, 2019 and includes completion of a supplemental questionnaire, and upload of EMT or Paramedic certificates. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

· High school diploma or equivalent (AA/AS or BA/BS degree is highly desirable)

· Graduation from Firefighter I Academy

· Ability to successfully pass a rigorous background investigation

· For Laterals:  Completion of probationary period and at least two years of full-time paid professional experience as a firefighter (seasonal experience does not count)

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

· Possession of a valid Class C driver’s license, and the ability to obtain and maintain either a valid California Class B driver’s license or Class C driver’s license with Firefighter Endorsement prior to completion of probationary period

· Must possess and maintain a valid California EMT license or California EMT- Paramedic (EMT-P) license

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

Applications submitted online without the following requirements will be considered incomplete:

1) CalOpps Application

2) Supplemental Questionnaire

3) Attachment of EMT or Paramedic Certificate

IDEAL CANDIDATE

The ideal candidate will have the ability to learn the operation of fire suppression and other emergency equipment, learn to apply standard firefighting, emergency aid, hazardous materials, and fire prevention techniques, work well with hazardous materials, work in a hazardous environment including electrical and mechanical hazards, work in confined spaces, perform strenuous or peak physical effort during emergency, training, or station maintenance activities for prolonged periods of time under conditions of extreme heights, intense heat, cold or smoke, produce extreme effort/ energy for short periods of time plus endurance, remain calm and follow instructions under pressure, stress and emergency situations, analyze situations quickly and draw logical conclusion, follow verbal and written instructions, communicate effectively orally and in writing, establish effective working relationships with employees, other agencies, and the general public, work cooperatively with all those contacted in the course of work, tolerate others and their attitudes and get along in a community living environment, perform cooperatively and effectively as a member of a team, meet departmental physical standards, crawl, twist upper body, climb ladders and work at heights, frequently lift and/or move up to 25-pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 150 pounds, effectively use the following: medical equipment, fire apparatus, vehicle, fire pumps, hoses, and other standard firefighting equipment, ladders, radio, pager, personal computer, phone, and perform other duties as assigned.

Other highly desired criteria for both entry and lateral positions will be volunteer experience with a fire department, fire cadet experience, experience in the trades, customer service experience,  military experience, and Driver Operator certification; as well as other Firefighter certifications, CalFire experience and significant technical rescue experience for lateral firefighters.

 BENEFITS
-CalPERS Retirement Formula (3%@50 for classic members and 2.7%@57 for new members)
-Medical, dental, vision, and prescription insurance coverage provided with employee contribution
-Life insurance equal to one year's annual salary provided at no cost to the employee
-Long-Term Disability (LTD) coverage provided at no cost to the employee
-Up to 11.33 shifts of vacation per year
-7.27 shifts of paid holiday per year
-144 hours of sick leave per year
-Tuition reimbursement
-Up to 7.5% Education Incentive Pay
-2.5% Bilingual Incentive Pay
-$850 Annual Uniform Allowance
-Employee Home Loan Assistance Program
-Section 125 Flexible Benefit Plan
-Credit Union Membership

DOCUMENTS NEEDED FOR BACKGROUND PROCESS
If selected as a final candidate, you must successfully undergo and pass a background investigation prior to an offer of employment. Due to the accelerated timeline of the recruitment process, it is helpful to begin gathering the following documents now. You will find that many other Firefighter recruitments will require similar documentation, so having these documents on hand will come in handy throughout your career as well. Documents must be original, unless otherwise noted:
-Birth Certificate
-Marriage Certificate (if applicable)
-Driver’s License (copy)
-High school transcript(s)
-College transcript(s)
-Diploma (copy)
-EMS/Paramedic certificate(s)
-Military Record (copy) and Selective Service Registration (copy)
-DMV Driving Record Print Out

The City of San Bruno is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and as such does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, sex, gender, religion, ancestry, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or national origin in its employment actions, decisions, policies and practices. If you require special accommodations, please contact us to discuss your needs.
 

CITY OF MARYSVILLE IS NOW HIRING FOR THE POSITION OF FIRE ENGINEER - LIMITED TERM

SALARY RANGE: $4340.49 PER MONTH

FINAL FILING DATE: THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2019, AT 5:00 P.M. OR AFTER 100 APPLICATIONS

Performs advanced firefighting and rescue activities; operates and maintains the entire range of Fire Department vehicles, apparatus, equipment and facilities. Performs related work and other duties as required.

There are three (3) positions that the City will be filling from this recruitment.  These three (3) positions are funded by the SAFER Grant for three (3) years.

The City of San Mateo is currently taking applications for the position of Dispatcher I. 

This is a continuous recruitment.  Applicants are added to the employment list as they meet the minimum qualifications. 

Experience:

Some telephone or dispatcher experience is highly desirable. 

Bi-lingual skills are highly desirable.

Training:

Equivalent to graduation from high school.

Currently Dispatcher’s hours are scheduled under the 4-10 work schedule.  Employees work ten hours per day, four days per week and shift work is required.  Work schedules will vary and overtime may be required.

THE POSITION

The City of Fremont’s Human Services Department is currently looking for a temporary employee to serve as Winter Shelter Coordinator. This position is responsible for the daily operations of the shelter and overseeing monitors and volunteers who staff the facility.  This position reports to the Human Services Director, or her designee, and coordinates with the Department’s Executive Assistant regarding scheduling, reporting, and other administrative tasks.

The Coordinator position can work up to 40 hours a week, between the hours of 4:30pm and 7 am.  The Winter Shelter will be open from November 15th through March 15th, to provide a safe and welcoming environment for individuals and families experiencing homelessness. Participants will have access to the shelter from approximately 6:30 p.m. to 7:00 a.m., where they will be provided a warm dinner, restroom facilities, sleeping bags, cots, breakfast, and a to-go lunch.

EXAMPLES OF RESPONSIBILITIES

- This position is responsible for maintaining the health and safety of homeless individuals and families who are living on the streets or in their cars and are in need of emergency shelter.
- Oversee the monitors to ensure that they follow procedures and support them in decision-making, while enforcing rules and procedures with participants.
- Maintain the inventory of supplies to ensure they are adequate for the functioning of the warming shelter.
- Coordinate with City Serve Compassion Network regarding food and site volunteers to ensure timely delivery of meals and adequate volunteer support of shelter functions.
- Responsible for accurate, daily data collection.
- Coordinate medical services with Tri-City Health Services.
- Ensure that monitors complete nighty report of their observations and notes.
- Coordinate with Abode Services regarding outreach workers.
- Work compassionately with those who have difficulty engaging with service providers.
- Maintain a welcoming, safe, and equitable environment for clients, monitors/other staff, and volunteers.
- Effectively resolve conflicts among participants and de-escalate potentially violent situations.
- Coordinate with janitorial and building maintenance to communicate issues and schedule routine cleanings.
- Ensure participant adherence to rules, especially related to behaviors that are unsafe.  If necessary, notify public safety personnel to help “exit” clients with inappropriate or unsafe behaviors.
- Exercise good judgement and be sufficiently confident to call for 911 assistance in case of medical or other emergency.
- Coordinate with Human Services Executive Assistant regarding monitor work schedules to ensure adequate staffing at all times.
- Other related duties as assigned.

The City of Redwood City and Redwood City 2020

Invite you to apply for

Family Engagement Program Coordinator

Part time 20 hours per week with partial benefits

ABOUT THE POSITION

A part-time position with Redwood City 2020 is a contract, grant funded position that will run through June 2020 with the possibility of continuation.  It is scheduled to work 20 hours per week with occasional evenings and weekend, and reports to the Executive Director. Will lead and implement an innovative program in the community that uses family engagement as a powerful lever to accelerate young people’s academic success, alleviate generational poverty, and create equity for all.  Program objectives include: Transforming family engagement from participation-based to partnership-based and from deficit-oriented to strengths-oriented.  The Program Coordinator will work with parents/caregivers and professional staff from schools and community-based organizations to support building their capacity to collaborate as partners in study success.  This program utilizes and spreads innovative practices in community mobilizing and family-to-family outreach.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and lead programmatic operations for Redwood City 2020’s family engagement initiative, Socios for Success, a program that builds authentic partnerships between parent/caregivers and educators to support student success.
• Lead the activities of the Socios for Success Community Mobilization Teams (CMTs) by preparing for meetings, conducting community outreach and recruitment, implementing the
• Work with professional staff at schools and community organizations to plan programming at their sites and offer family engagement leadership strategy session and coaching.

• Plan and facilitate strengths-based family engagement trainings for educators and service providers.
• Lead reporting for family engagement initiative and support grant writing as needed.
• Support other core initiatives, projects and tasks as assigned.

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

Education/Training & Experience

A Bachelor degree or equivalent; 1 - 3 years of work experience in a program coordinator role.  Experience facilitating meetings and workshops; Bilingual Spanish/English.  Working with parents/caregivers and professional staff from schools and community-based organizations is preferred.  and

Ability to:

Manage competing demands and multi-task efficiently in a collaborative team environment.

Take initiative and work independently, while also being a dependable team player; cultivate and maintain successful; enjoy working with diverse groups in a multicultural environment; speak Spanish and English.

Skill in:

Robust oral and written communication and strong interpersonal skills; strong organizational, administrative, and time management skills.

Special Requirements:

Must utilize own transportation for fieldwork within Redwood City and North Fair Oaks (with mileage reimbursement).

Licenses & Certificates

Possession of a valid driver’s license issued by the State Department of Motor Vehicles.

Application Process

Apply online at: www.CalOpps.org, Member Agency: Redwood City

Candidates with a disability, which may require special assistance in any phase of the application or selection process, should advise the Human Resources Division upon submittal of application.

All applications will be reviewed for neatness, accuracy, completion, relevant education, experience, training and other job related qualifications.  The most qualified applicants will be asked to participate in the examination process, which will consist of an oral panel interview with Redwood City 2020 staff.

A City application is required. Prior to appointment, candidates will be required to pass a background check (at no cost to the candidate) including the following:

Redwood City 2020 is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we strive for our staff to reflect the diverse community we serve!

Applicants who contribute to this diversity are strongly encouraged to apply.

The Immigration Act of 1986 requires proof of identity and eligibility for employment at date of hire.  Any provisions contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice.

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMUNICATOR TRAINEE
Police Department
 
$5,613.58 - $7,010.58 Monthly and Excellent Benefits
6% Holiday Pay and 5% Bilingual Pay (English/Spanish)
 
OPEN UNTILL FILLED
Priority Screening: Thursday, December 26, 2019 at 5:00p.m.
 

ABOUT THE POSITION
The City of Gilroy is recruiting for the position Public Safety Communicator Trainee in the Police Department. The Public Safety Communicator Trainee position is a full-time, at-will position trained to become a Public Safety Communicator for the Gilroy Police Department. The general goal of the Communications Unit is to provide 24 hour emergency communication response for all police, fire, and medical emergency calls for service in a courteous and professional manner.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Under the direct supervision of the Communications Supervisor and under the functional supervision of the Watch Commander, answer emergency and routine calls from the public for Police, Fire, and medical assistance and general service and dispatch necessary personnel and equipment, perform other related duties as required. Work shifts including weekends, holidays, nights and evening hours.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL:

• Have excellent interpersonal and professional customer service skills.
• Have superb listening skills and the ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Be adaptable to changing situations; work well under pressure, and be comfortable making quick or critical decisions.
• Multi-task proficiently within a short period of time.
• Be proficient with computers and with the use of software and technology.
• Have participated in "sit-alongs" with a Communications or Dispatch department, preferably with the City of Gilroy Police Department.
• Have a willingness to learn and improve on service skills, and be receptive of constructive feedback.