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THE POSITION

Tri-City is looking for two individuals to serve as part-time (20 hours/ week) Housing Wellness Advocates I, II or III in the Housing Division. The Housing Wellness Advocate positions are for persons with “lived experience” defined as either direct or indirect experience with mental health or behavioral health services. Assigned schedules for these positions will be 8AM – 1PM M-F & 12PM – 5PM M-F.  The Housing Wellness Advocate positions will report to Housing Manager.

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

• Provide housing case management, advocacy, support and guidance to persons and families referred to Tri-City to receive services and who have housing instability;
   
• Develop individual case management service plans by using the completed Los Angeles Department of Health Services approved psychosocial assessment, solve problems directly related to housing, and provide encouragement, motivation and support to clients seeking to establish or strengthen their progress;

• Assist clients/families with completion of appropriate forms and documents relating to accessing services within the intake process, as warranted;

• Provide mentoring and/or coaching by helping clients set recovery goals, develop individual Wellness and Recovery Plans (WRAP), solve problems directly related to recovery;

• Perform wellness checks on new and existing clients and assist in program development and case review;

• Other duties as assigned, etc.

THE POSITION

Tri-City is looking for one (1) special individual to serve as a Clinical Therapist I for the Field Capable Services (Older Adult Support Services) Program. This position is a field based, bilingual position which requires the incumbent to meet with clients, ages 60+, in the field at private homes, senior residency sites, local senior centers, etc.  The Clinical Therapist I will report to a Program Supervisor.   

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

• Under supervision, to provide counseling/psychotherapy, mental health assessment, consultation, & education within the scope of practice determined by licensure & Tri-City Mental Health policies & procedures;
   
• Provide crisis intervention to mentally ill/emotionally disabled individuals and their families;
   
• Provide case management services on or offsite; meet with clients for regular therapeutic interviews, guide clients in understanding of their illness and contributing personal, social and economic factors;
   
• Assist clients in developing realistic plans and advice clients on community resources;
   
• Maintain records of all activities relating to clients’ care and must adhere to Agency and service billing requirements; work on a multidisciplinary team to promote recovery and other duties as assigned, etc.

THE POSITION

Tri-City is looking for special individual to serve as a Clinical Therapist I or II for the Children’s Outpatient Program (COP) in the Child & Family Clinic. The Clinical Therapist I/II will appeal to individuals who are passionate about working with children, adolescents, young adults and their families.  The Clinical Therapist I/II will report to a Program Supervisor.

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

• Provide individual, family, group therapy for children, adolescents, and youth with mental illness and their families;
   
• Provide crisis intervention as needed; collaborate with schools, DCFS and probation as needed;
   
• Provide field and office services; complete all DMH documentation;
   
• Conduct mental health assessments, sessions, treatment plans;

• Ensure that documentation is updated in Electronic Health Record (EHR) regularly;
   
• Other duties as assigned, etc.

THE POSITION

Tri-City is looking for one special individuals to serve as a Community Navigator I/II for the MHSA Department.   This position requires field work and on-call duties for 1 or 2 weeks every month.  The Community Navigator position works to engage with people and their families who need services to help them quickly identify currently available services, including formal and informal supports and services tailored to the particular culture, ethnicity, age and gender identify. This position 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 by mental health issues;
   
• Follow-up with people they have engaged to ensure that they have connected with support structures and received the help they need;
   
• Use information technology and other means to map and keep up to date about the current availability of services and supports in the service area;
   
• Promote awareness of mental health issues & the commitment to recovery, wellness, & self-help;

• Ability to be a team player & have the ability to work in an environment that requires communication & engagement with supervisors & other team members; and other duties as assigned.

A complete job description available upon request.

Hourly Rate: $14.30 - $19.28 (based on combination of education and related experience)

Part-time- variable hours up to 28 hours per week

Apply now- Open Until Filled 

Summary:
Under general supervision, conduct and participate in recreational program activities according to established programs, schedules, and standards, in accordance with District policies and procedures.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develops, conducts and participates in various athletic, craft, social, cultural and instructional activities of a community center or District program.
• Modifies and adapts activities specific to specialized programs or populations.
• Develops interest, enthusiasm, and fair play among participants.
• Teaches classes and leads group activities.
• Directs and supervises the use and care of equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Prepares facilities for group activities.
• Issues and collects recreation equipment and supplies.
• Supervises dances, special events, field trips and other group activities.
• Ensures safety of environment and equipment for participants.

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

• Referees and umpires organized games and sports activities as Unit requires.
• Coordinates and participates in recreational program promotional activities and presentations to groups.
• Applies behavior modification and social modeling techniques as appropriate in specialized programs.
• May assist with transportation in specialized programs.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. *

Education/Experience:
Completion of 30 units is desirable with five hundred (500) to one thousand (1,000) hours of group recreational activity leadership experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience which has provided knowledge of principles and practices of public recreation and basic rules and regulations governing competitive group athletic games.

Language Ability:
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.  Ability to write routine reports.  Ability to effectively communicate to the general public in written and oral form, including teaching.

Math Ability:
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.  Ability to compile statistical information and track scores.

Reasoning Ability:
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.  Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Certificates and Licenses:
California Driver’s License; First Aid and CPR certificates within 6 months of employment. The Therapeutics program requires a Commercial Class C license (within 6 months of employment), and is subject to drug testing, including pre-employment.  All positions working with children under 18 require fingerprint clearance.

Supervisory Responsibilities:
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.* 

While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently exposed to outdoor weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; high precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; and risk of electrical shock. Exposure to hazardous conditions may vary according to Unit assignment. The noise level in the environment is moderate to loud.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.* 

While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.  The employee is regularly required to lift up to 25 pounds; frequently required to lift up to 50 pounds, and occasionally required to lift up to 100 pounds. Physical demands may vary according to unit assignment.

 *Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Selection Process:
Based on the information provided in the application documents, those candidates with the most desirable qualifications will be invited to continue in the selection process.  Not all applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination.  Be sure to include all pertinent information regarding your education and experience.  Fill out the application completely; blank spaces may cause rejection; do not refer to resume.  Falsification or omission of material fact is cause for rejection, removal from the eligibility list, or dismissal.  Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.  Applications should be submitted as soon as possible as the position will close either at 5:00 p.m. on the filing deadline, or when the listed number of applications are received, whichever occurs first.

Examination: 
Candidate selection will be based on competitive examinations.  Test content will be related to the job.  A driver license will be requested for identification and admission to the testing area.  If there is more than one part to an examination, candidates must pass each part.  Candidates with passing scores will be asked to compete in successive parts of the examination.

• Written Test/Practical Exercise:  A written test and a practical exercise may be used, in addition to the appraisal interview. 
• Appraisal Interview:  A job related appraisal interview will be conducted to evaluate and compare participating candidates’ knowledge, skills, and abilities in relation to those factors which job analysis has determined to be essential for successful performance of the job.
• After the Appraisal Interview, the top candidates will be invited to a staff interview.

          All applicants will receive a written response to their standing in the selection process.

NOTE:     THE DISTRICT DOES NOT REIMBURSE APPLICANTS FOR TRAVEL, LODGING, OR OTHER EXPENSES RESULTING FROM THEIR PARTICIPATION IN THE SELECTION PROCEDURE.

In accordance with the Immigration and Control Act of 1986, the Conejo Recreation and Park District must verify that all new employees have written proof of their right to work in the United States at the time of hire.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES

The District encourages applications from qualified individuals with disabilities as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act.  Individuals who will require a reasonable accommodation to take a test as part of the selection process must notify Human Resources.  Applicants with disabilities that affect sensory, manual or speaking skills may be provided with a test in a format that does not require the use of the impaired skill.  Persons requesting reasonable accommodation will be required to provide documentation of such need.

Note:  The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute a contract, expressed or implied, and any provisions contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice.

THE POSITION:

Under the general supervision of the Youth & Family Services Clinical Supervisor, the Case Manager provides professional and clinical social work with high-risk adolescents, young adults, and/or families to assist them to obtain educational, health, employment and social services; coordinates and tracks all new referrals; maintains accurate case files, tracking systems and prepares reports as directed; participates in department and community meetings as necessary and may provide training and assistance to other staff or volunteers; performs related duties as needed.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

Duties may include but are not limited to the following: 

• Manage an active caseload of 20-25 clients.
• Receive, process and track all incoming case management, outreach, and counseling referrals.
• Conduct phone intakes with counseling and case management referrals and provide resources for immediate needs as necessary.
• Conduct comprehensive client assessments to collect functional, environmental, psychosocial, financial, employment, housing, educational, and health information as appropriate to develop a case plan.
• Participate in the NHUSD’s Student Attendance Review Board and provide case management services for Union City youth in coordination with the Alameda County Truancy Court.
• Provide referrals for employee readiness programs, assists with employment applications and job readiness skills.
• Develop support systems to meet client needs by identifying and coordinating a variety of available services necessary to obtain family stabilization and self-sufficiency.
• Provide crisis intervention services, supportive counseling and advocacy for clients.
• Conduct home, juvenile detention center and school site visits as needed.
• Monitor and verify services provided to each client on a monthly basis to determine the quality and effectiveness of services provided.
• Prepare case notes and technical reports.
• Develops and implements new processes and procedures as needed.
• Communicate with other service providers, probation, schools, etc. as needed
• Prepare and presents training and educational programs.
• Attend meetings, trainings and workshops.

THE POSITION

Tri-City is looking for special individual to serve as a Clinical Therapist I or II for the Child & Family Clinic’s School Partnership Program. The Clinical Therapist I/II 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 a 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, outreach, sessions, 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.

Application Deadline Friday, December 20, 2019 at 5:00 pm

THE COMMUNITY AND CITY GOVERNMENT:  Sausalito is a beautiful, San Francisco Bay front city of 7,400 residents within 2.2 square miles that serves a visitor population that may be several times the size of the year round population.  The blend of historical buildings, wooded hillsides, sweeping Bay and San Francisco views nestled against the Golden Gate National Recreation Area combine to make Sausalito a community of unparalleled charm and natural beauty.  Sausalito is a General Law City incorporated in 1893 and has a City Council/City Manager form of government.  The City provides a full range of services including Administration, Finance, Police, Public Works, Parks and Recreation, and Community Development.  The City Council and staff value positive relationships with the residents, businesses, visitors and outside agencies.

JOB CHARACTERISTICS:  This is the full journey-level class in the professional planning series.  Under general supervision, administers complex current and advance planning activities, including serving as project manager for complex development applications and special projects; administers specified activities in such areas as zoning, advance planning, and environmental impact studies, protection, and compliance, as well as the Capital Improvement Program (CIP); provides information and assistance to property owners, developers, contractors, and the public; provides complex professional assistance to the Director of Community Development, City Council, Planning Commission, and others in areas of expertise; oversees, reviews, and performs a variety of studies and prepares and presents staff reports; and performs related work as required. Receives general supervision from the Director of Community Development.  Exercises no direct supervision over staff. 

TYPICAL DUTIES FOR THE POSITION INCLUDE:  (Illustrative Only)

• Serves as project manager for complex current and/or long-range planning projects and special planning studies, including in-depth application and plan review, coordination with applicants to obtain additional information and project changes, preparing legal notices, posting notices on sites, background research, preparing staff reports, attending public hearings and making presentations, monitoring implementation measures and conditions of approval, checking submittals for building plan check, and inspecting development and capital improvement sites at the beginning and upon completion of the project; reviews project applications and plans submitted for Historic Preservation Commission, Planning Commission, and City Council considerations at public hearings.
• Interprets and applies Federal, State, and local laws, rules, and regulations to ensure that public and private projects are in compliance, including the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), Subdivision Map Act, Public Resource Code, General Plan, Specific Plans, Design Specifications, and Local Guidelines and procedures.
• Interacts and communicates with a variety of individuals and groups at the public service counter, in the field, over the telephone, at public hearings, and in discussion forums, including other City departments and public agencies, elected and appointed City officials, developers, consultants, architects, engineers, property owners, and the general public for the purpose of obtaining or providing information, coordinating activities, processing projects, negotiating plan changes, and formulating recommendations.
• Conducts site and policy background research to obtain information for the preparation of staff reports, correspondence, memoranda, policy documents, procedure documents, and presentations to management, inter-departmental staff, or governing bodies; reads, interprets, analyzes, and explains a wide variety of technical documents, studies, and practices.
• Researches, analyzes, and interprets social, economic, population, and land use data and trends; develops survey instruments to collect data; develops recommendations and prepares written reports on various planning matters and the City’s General Plan.
• Conducts plan checks to ensure conformity to City regulations and special conditions attached to properties by City review agencies.
• Prepares and releases requests for proposals for technical consultant services; establishes selection criteria; evaluates proposals and conducts interviews in conformance with City policy; coordinates with and recommends needed contract management provisions and controls; manages and oversees technical consultants’ work products to ensure adherence to City standards and legal provisions; ensures that deliverables are submitted on time and budget and that progress and payment requests are consistent with City policy and contract provisions.
• Coordinates project reviews by other City departments and outside agencies and consultants.
• Evaluates the conclusions of initial studies, mitigated negative declarations, environmental impact reports, and uses the evaluation to formulate a recommendation on projects; monitors project compliance with environmental document mitigation measures and conditions of approval.
• Participates in General Plan amendments and updates; participates in and makes recommendations regarding ordinance and policy development; observes, identifies, and responds to policy and procedure-related questions and concerns; communicates any observed deficiencies to management; participates in creating new policies and procedures as necessary.
• Represents the City and presents oral reports at public meetings and hearings as necessary.
• Provides staff support to the Housing Element Task Force, Historic Preservation Commission, and other assigned committees and commissions; prepares and presents agendas, minutes, staff reports, and resolutions; receives applications; conducts site inspections to determine project compliance; develops recommendations for approval or denial; provides recommendations to the Task Force, Board, and other assigned committees and commissions.
• Prepares and presents staff reports for the City Council, Planning Commission, Zoning Administrator, and various other committees and advisory boards as directed; prepares research, reports, maps, and conducts briefings and meetings.
• Serves as the City’s Certified Local Government Coordinator.
• Attends meetings, conferences, workshops, and training sessions; attends and participates in professional group meetings; stays abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of urban planning and other types of public services as they relate to the area of assignment.
• Attends and participates in professional groups and committees; provides technical and professional support to departmental management staff and other City departments and the public; advises other departments regarding planning and/or environmental review requirements, budgets, and timelines to facilitate adequate project planning.
• Assists in the development and administration of goals, objectives, policies, and procedures related to the department; drafts formalized ordinances, policies, and procedures.
• Represents and supervises the department in the absence of the Director.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

Qualifications

Knowledge of:

• Modern and advanced principles and practices of technical and legal issues of urban and regional planning, zoning, urban economics, demographics, and environmental planning and program management.
• Geographic, socio-economic, transportation, political, and other elements related to city planning.
• Comprehensive plans and current planning processes and the development process.
• Site planning and architectural design principles.
• Operational characteristics, services, and activities of a comprehensive environmental planning program.
• Principles, practices, methods, and techniques of code violation investigation and compliance including citation issuance procedures, methods used to obtain various types of inspection warrants, and principles used to prepare legal documents.
• Applicable Federal, State, and local laws, rules, regulations, ordinances, and organizational policies and procedures relevant to assigned area of responsibility.
• Project management and contract administration principles and techniques.
• Researching and reporting methods, techniques, and procedures.
• Recent developments, current literature, and sources of information related to planning, zoning, and environmental review.
• Practices of researching planning and land use issues, evaluating alternatives, making sound recommendations, and preparing and presenting effective staff reports.
• Principles of advanced mathematics and their application to planning work.
• Modern office practices, methods, and computer equipment and applications related to the work.
• Methods and techniques of effective technical report preparation and presentation.
• English usage, grammar, spelling, vocabulary, and punctuation.
• Techniques for effectively representing the City in contacts with governmental agencies, community groups, various business, professional, educational and regulatory organizations, and with property owners, developers, contractors, and the public.
• Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public, vendors, contractors, and City staff.

Ability to:

• Interpret complex planning and zoning programs to the general public; identify and respond to issues and concerns of the public, City Council, and other boards and commissions.
• Read plans and specifications and make effective site visits.
• Assess, monitor, and report environmental impact on and of various City programs, projects, and services.
• Analyze site design, terrain constraints, land use compatibility, utilities, and other urban services.
• Conduct routine research projects, evaluate alternatives, and make sound recommendations.
• Interpret, apply, explain, and ensure compliance with applicable Federal, State, and local laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Read and understand technical drawings and specifications.
• Perform mathematical and planning computations with precision.
• Effectively represent the department and the City in meetings with governmental agencies, community groups, and various business, professional, and regulatory organizations and individuals.
• Coordinate assigned activities with other City departments and agencies as required.
• Prepare and present clear, concise, and logical written and oral reports, correspondence, policies, procedures, and other written materials.
• Establish and maintain a variety of filing, record keeping, and tracking systems.
• Make sound, independent decisions within established policy and procedural guidelines.
• Organize and prioritize a variety of projects and multiple tasks in an effective and timely manner; organize own work, set priorities, and meet critical time deadlines.
• Operate modern office equipment including computer equipment and specialized software applications programs.
• Use English effectively to communicate in person, over the telephone, and in writing.
• Use tact, initiative, prudence, and independent judgment within general policy, procedural, and legal guidelines.
• Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Education and Experience:

Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying.  A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

Equivalent to graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in urban planning, community development, business or public administration, or a related field, and three (3) years of experience in planning, zoning, and related community development activities.        

Licenses and Certifications:

• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California Driver’s License by time of appointment.

THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT: 

The Community Development Director oversees a Planning Division and Building Division which are staffed by Senior Planner, Associate Planner, Assistant Planner, Building Inspector, Permit Technician and Administrative Aide. Contract staff provide Building Plan Check and Code Enforcement services.  The Planning Division provides staff support to the Planning Commission, the Historic Preservation Commission, and the City Council.

The County of Yuba is currently recruiting for the position of Supervising Public Health Nurse II in the Health & Human Services Department. Under general supervision, the incumbent plans, organizes, reviews and evaluates public health nursing activities for the Yuba County Public Health Division; serves in the capacity of the Director of Public Health Nursing pursuant to the California Code of Regulations 17 CCR § 1253; assists in the development and implementation of public health goals, objectives, standards of performance and policies and procedures to meet legal, organizational and public health nursing needs; assigns, supervises and evaluates the work of professional nursing staff; and performs related duties and responsibilities as assigned. As a nursing professional, the incumbent promotes initiatives to improve the health and well-being of the community and prevent chronic and communicable diseases; consults on public health emergency preparedness and response and performs related duties as assigned. This is an advanced supervisory level in the Public Health Nursing series. The Health and Human Services Department offers flexible work schedules.

About Public Health:

Yuba County Public Health nurses work with individuals, families, and the community in a holistic way. The Social Determinants of Health and the 10 Essential Public Health Services heavily influence our programs and initiatives. This may look like applying fluoride varnish to a child, helping a new mother learn how to breastfeed, assisting a father who is worried about his one year old child’s developmental status, developing programs to assist the community achieve wellness and managing a caseload of medically fragile children or children in foster care.

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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