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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.

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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  

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.

Position:  The City of Orinda is looking for responsible, courteous individuals who enjoy working outdoors, can work independently of supervision and have experience dealing tactfully and effectively with members of the public.  The successful applicants will work in a part-time capacity with a schedule including afternoon and weekend hours.  Our City’s mission is to provide excellent service in a fiscally responsible manner and to promote a safe, healthy and vibrant community.

The Parking and Traffic Specialist enforces City parking regulations and assists with parking, traffic, and related issues and provides general information and assistance to the public.    This position is non-benefited and works a variable schedule based on need.

How to Apply:  To be considered for this position, qualified job applicants are required to submit the following:

• Apply Online!  You can apply online by visiting CalOpps.org. 
• Please attach a resume with your application for the Parking & Traffic Specialist position

Minimum Qualifications: Candidates with the following qualifications are encouraged to apply:

• Education: Equivalent to a high school diploma.  Supplemental specialized training in planning, zoning, inspection, or law enforcement is desirable; and
• Experience: One year of experience in public contact, customer service, or related experience; and
• License and Certificate: Possession of a valid California Driver's License with a demonstrated history of safe driving.

Special Requirements: Essential duties require the following physical skills and work environment:

Ability to drive, sit, stand, or walk for extended hours; ability to kneel, crouch, stoop, squat, twist, and lift 50 lbs.; exposure to outdoors for extended hours, including walking hills and on wet, muddy, or slippery surfaces; ability to travel to different sites and locations.

Must be willing to work a scheduled variety of hours, which may include evenings, and/or weekends, as needed.

Pre-Employment Processes:  Any candidate selected by the hiring department will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment process, which may consist of a background history check, conviction history check, as well as a medical exam including a pre-placement drug screen before hire.

Primary duties of the Parking & Traffic Specialist include (but are not limited to):

• Enforces parking regulations within the guidelines of California State Law and City requirements.  Safely maintains and operates specialized equipment including radios and hand held computers or devices.
• Efficiently patrols assigned routes throughout the City to identify and resolve parking violations and traffic hazards, and enforce applicable laws; issues parking citations utilizing an electronic ticket writer and updates records as necessary.  May write warnings and amendments to previously issued citations.
• Responds to citizen complaints and concerns regarding parking and traffic issues and abandoned vehicle laws; tag and arrange transportation of abandoned vehicles; refers issues to supervisor or law enforcement as necessary;
• Chalks tires of vehicles parking in timed spaces, records time, and returns at specified intervals to ticket vehicles remaining in spaces illegally;
• Explains California State laws, California Vehicle Code, and City ordinances to the general public regarding parking citations and parking in general;
• Provides guidance to residents on how to obtain Residential Parking Permits and assists residents on permit questions and issues;
• Reports missing or damaged traffic signals and signs; reports improperly operating traffic signals; submits work order requests for signage, curb painting, and repairs;
• May perform traffic control duties at accident scenes and special events, including directing traffic and diverting flow of traffic by erecting temporary barricades and posting temporary signs; and
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Other job related duties and Essential Qualifications:

All employees of the City of Orinda are expected to uphold and exhibit the City’s Core Values including serving the public, being respectful, professional, responsible and accountable.

• Excellent customer service skills;
• Ability to interpret and apply policies, procedures, laws, codes, and regulations pertaining to parking citation programs;
• Working knowledge of modern office equipment and procedures, including the use of a variety of software applications and handheld electronic devices;
• Knowledge of City geography, maps, streets, landmarks, and driving directions; and
• Principles and procedures of record keeping.

The information contained within this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice and does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.

The City of Orinda is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex origin or disability.  In accordance with Federal law, the City of Orinda will only hire individuals who are legally authorized to work in the United States.  Candidates with a disability which may require special assistance in any phase of the application or testing process should submit a request for accommodation with the application.  Documentation of the need for accommodation must accompany the request.
 

POSITION: The City of Fremont opens their Winter Shelter every winter to provide a safe and welcoming environment for individuals and families experiencing homelessness. Participants have access from approximately 6:30 p.m. to 7 a.m., where they will be provided with a warm meal, restroom facilities, sleeping bags, cots, Breakfast, and a to-go bag. The Winter Shelter is open from mid-November to mid-March. The Human Services Department is currently recruiting for Winter Shelter monitors for next season (2019/2020).

The position will work up to 30 hours per week.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

• Maintain 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 from cold weather and rain.
• Welcome and pre-screen new participants and supervise participant movement.
• Maintain a friendly and inviting environment.
• Work compassionately with those who have di?culty engaging with service providers.
• E?ectively resolve conflicts among participants and de-escalate potentially violent situations.
• Monitor participant activities, oversee showers and food distribution; help coordinate medical transportation to morning appointments.
• Maintain a safe and supportive environment.
• Direct volunteers who will assist in bringing food and serving homeless clients.
• Setup tables for food service, hand out bedding, warm clothing and other amenities such as shampoo, tooth brushes, etc.
• Ensure participants 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.
• Respond appropriately to emergencies.
• Maintain daily sign-in sheet.
• Ensure facility is maintained in a clean and orderly fashion.
• E-mail information to Human Services Director after each shift regarding the number of participants, any need for supplies, and reports of clients who exhibited inappropriate behavior.
• Other duties as assigned.

Our Department

The Albany Police Department is committed to serving others while keeping Albany a safe and welcoming community. The uniqueness of Albany’s size, combined with its location in a densely populated portion of the Bay Area, allows for our officers to handle a variety of priority calls for service, while still being able to perform the highest level of proactive policing. Officers have the ability to focus on community-based policing where they can develop and maintain good relationships with Albany residents and business owners.

We are searching for hard-working and dedicated individuals to join our organization. Our ideal candidate is someone who is committed to serving the public and has values that closely align with ours. Our department’s supportive, family-like environment makes Albany an attractive place to work and grow as a Police Officer.

Examples of Essential Job Functions

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.

• Ensures active community policing pursuant to codified department policy and strategies.
• Patrols an assigned area by car, bicycle, or on foot; observes, investigates, and reports suspicious and hazardous conditions; apprehends and arrests law violators.
• Responds to routine and emergency calls for protection of persons and property, and for the enforcement of city ordinances, state laws, and federal laws.
• Investigates crimes, accidents, deaths, and disturbances; gathers evidence; interviews, questions, and takes statements from complainants, suspects, and witnesses; completes reports.
• Takes charge of juveniles and delinquents and works on cases involving unfit homes and crimes committed against or by juveniles; handles missing persons cases; works with community organizations and governmental agencies in delinquencies and in delinquency control programs.
• Directs traffic, including regulation of vehicle flow at times of emergency or congestion; stops drivers who are operating vehicles in violation of laws; issues citations.
• Appears in court to present evidence and testimony in connection with criminal prosecution.
• Searches, transports, and assists in the booking of prisoners.
• Serves warrants, subpoenas, and other legal documents.
• Participates in specialty units including hostage negotiation teams, tactical response team, and other related police specialty units.
• Completes and submits reports and documentation of work performed.
• Organizes community outreach events; speaks before business, school, civic and special groups, as necessary.
• Participates in continuous training to enhance law enforcement skills including defensive driving skills, apprehension and arrest techniques, investigative skills, and general law enforcement skills.
• Answers questions from the public concerning local and state laws, procedures, and activities of the department.
• Maintains department equipment and records related to equipment; researches and purchases equipment as necessary.
• Provides responsible staff assistance to superior officers.
• Serves as Field Training Officer, as assigned; trains new recruits and lateral police officers; documents trainee progress and prepares evaluations.
• Assists in performing a variety of non-sworn police duties as necessary.
• Serves as acting Police Sergeant, as assigned.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

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:

• 20 ½ years of age or older
• High School Diploma or GED

Licenses and Certifications

• Valid California Driver’s License, with a satisfactory driving record.

Special Requirements

• California POST Entry Level Law Enforcement Test Battery (PELLETB)
  • Qualifying score minimum:  T-Score of 42.5
  • Assessment results are valid within one year (12 months) from the date the test was administered.  Applicants must submit their PELLETB scores on official letterhead from an approved training institution with their application.
• Physical Agility Testing:  Napa Valley College Criminal Justice Training Center
  • Qualifying score minimum: run 1.5 miles in 17 minutes, perform 17 push-ups within one minute, and perform 25 sit-ups within one minute
  • Assessment results are valid within one year (12 months) from the date the test was administered. Applicants must submit their score on official Napa Valley letterhead.
  • NOTE: Applicants may substitute the Napa Valley College Physical Agility Test Score for a minimum score of 384 on the POST Work Sample Test Battery (WSTB).  No other substitutions will be allowed. 

• Positions in this classification independently travel within and outside of City limits to fulfill the assigned duties and responsibilities.
• Positions in this classification may be required to work evenings, nights, weekends, holidays, and work overtime.
• Positions in this classification must be free of felony convictions and successfully pass a police department pre-employment screening process which include, psychological interview, medical examination, background check, and polygraph test.

Desirable Qualifications

• Experience working in a law enforcement agency
• Completion of an Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree with major course work in criminal justice, social science, management, or a related field

Salary and Incentive Pay

While enrolled in the Academy, Police Recruits will be paid an hourly rate of $27.43. Once appointed to the position of Police Officer, the following salary range will apply, and the following incentive pays will become available.

Police Officer Salary: $93,726.65. - $125,602.68 *includes holiday pay

Education Incentives 

• 2.5% for possession of an AA/AS degree; or
• 5% for possession of a BA/BS degree; or
• 7% for possession of a MA/MS degree.

POST Incentives

• 2.5% for possession of an Intermediate POST certificate; or
• 4% for possession of an Advanced POST certificate.

Other Incentives

• 2% Bilingual Pay (must pass examination to qualify)
• 5% Night Shift Differential
• 5% Acting Pay
• Up to 5% for Special Assignment

Benefits

While attending the Academy, Recruits and their eligible dependents will be eligible for CalPERS Health Insurance with a 100% City contribution up to the Kaiser Region 1 family rate, and will be enrolled in our CalPERS Retirement Plan as Miscellaneous Classic 2% at 60 or PEPRA 2% at 62. Once appointed to the position of Police Officer, the following benefits will apply:

Retirement

• CalPERS Classic Members (employees hired on or after January 1, 2013, and defined as “classic” CalPERS members) participate in a 3% @ 55 retirement formula
• New CalPERS Members as defined by PEPRA (employees new to CalPERS or with greater than 6 months gap in service) participate in a 2.7% @ 57 formula

Health Insurance

• The City pays up to the Region 1 Kaiser family premium rate. Employees may choose between 10 CalPERS Health Plans.
• Alternate benefit in-lieu of health insurance - Elective paid leave with a quarterly cash out for employees choosing to opt out of the City's medical plan (must provide proof of outside coverage)

Dental, Orthodontia, Life Insurance, and Disability

• Employer paid dental insurance through Delta Dental
• Supplemental Orthodontia reimbursement up to $1,000
• Employer paid Life and AD&D insurance in the amount of $50,000

Other Optional Benefits

• Vision Insurance (VSP) - with competitive rates
• Section 457 deferred compensation program, administered through ICMA
• Section 125 flexible spending benefits plan for health care and dependent care expenses
• Retirement Health Savings Plan – Employee Contributions
• Commuter Checks
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Free on-site Fitness Gym

Leave

• 11 days of vacation per year (increases with years of service)
• 13 days of holiday pay per year
• 12 days of sick leave per year with a partial sick leave buyout upon retirement

Hiring Process

All completed applications will be reviewed. Based on the information in the application documents, the most qualified applicants will be invited for further examination. Applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination.

1. Application – Applications must be submitted by 11:30pm on December 9, 2019. A completed application includes the following -
   1. Written Exam Score: Applicants must furnish a T-Score of 42.5 points or higher from the California POST Entry Level Law Enforcement Test Battery (PELLETB). Assessment results are valid with one year (12 months) from the date the test was administered and must be provided on official letterhead from an approved training institution.
   2. Physical Agility Test Score: Applicants must furnish a passing score from the Napa Valley Physical Agility Test by running 1.5 miles in 17 minutes, performing 17 push-ups within one minute, and performing 25 sit-ups within one minute OR applicants may submit a minimum score of 384 on the POST Work Sample Test Battery (WSTB) offered at another institution. Assessment results are valid within one year (12 months) from the date the test was administered and must be provided on official letterhead from an approved training institution.

NOTE: The Napa Valley College Criminal Justice Training Center will be hosting two testing dates for the Written Exam and Physical Agility Test. The cost of both the Written Exam and Physical Agility Test is $20.00. The exam dates are as follows:

• Saturday, October 12, 2019
• Saturday, November 16, 2019

Register for the exams here - https://www.nvccjtc.org/register-for-a-course/basic-police-academy-entrance-exam/.

2. Oral Board & Chief’s Interview – After all applications have been reviewed, the most qualified candidates will be invited to participate in an oral board interview consisting of two to three members of the Albany Police Department. Candidates that pass the oral board interview will be placed on an Eligibility List. A select number of candidates from the Eligibility List will then be invited to participate in the Chief’s interview.
3. Background Investigation  – The most qualified candidates will be invited to complete a comprehensive background investigation, including a polygraph exam.
4. Job Offer – Candidates may be provided with a conditional job offer. All job offers are contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation, and a psychological and medical examination.
5. Academy – Recruits will be enrolled in the Napa Valley College Basic Police Academy in April 2020. While in the Academy, Recruits are paid an hourly wage with limited benefits.  
6. Appointment - Upon successful graduation from the Academy in September 2020, Recruits are appointed to the rank of Police Officer with full benefits. Please note: If Recruits are not enrolled in time for the April Academy, they will be enrolled in the July Academy with an end date of December 2020.

Recruitment Contact

Contact phone: (510) 528-5715

Contact email: mimcquiston@albanyca.org

The information contained herein is subject to change and does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.  The City of Albany  is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against race, color, gender, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, sex origin or disability.  In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, should special accommodations be necessary at any stage of the selection process, please contact the Human Resources Department at (510) 528-5715 a minimum of five days prior to any examination.

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 scheduled for September 19, 2019; First round applicants need not reapply; 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.

APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCEDURE
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