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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.

The City of Livermore is currently accepting applications to fill an Assistant Engineer/Assistant Civil Engineer limited duration position.  Limited duration employment includes benefits but is temporary, unrepresented, at-will, and funding for this position is subject to renewal. If you meet the requirements described below and would like to work for a great organization, apply online at www.cityoflivermore.net/jobs  by 5 p.m. on Monday, December 16, 2019.

Under general supervision, an Assistant Engineer/Assistant Civil Engineer performs a variety of professional field and office engineering work in connection with the Design, Development, Transportation, and Construction Sections of the Engineering Division, and other related engineering projects; and performs other duties as assigned.  The Assistant Engineer/Assistant Civil Engineer is the journey level classification in the series. Incumbents perform a variety of professional level engineering work requiring independent judgment.

The incumbent will work on encroachment permits, capital improvement projects (primarily building, utility, and creek projects), and development projects.  The position may be filled at either level depending on the candidate’s possession of EIT Certificate or profession registration. 

The City of Livermore is currently accepting applications to fill an Associate Civil Engineer limited duration position.  Limited duration employment includes benefits but is temporary, unrepresented, at-will, and funding for this position is subject to renewal. If you meet the requirements described below and would like to work for a great organization, apply online at www.cityoflivermore.net/jobs  by 5 p.m. on Monday, December 16, 2019.   

Under direction, the Associate Civil Engineer is responsible for overseeing and performing a variety of complex professional field and office engineering work in connection with the Design, Development, Special Projects, Transportation and Construction Sections of the Engineering Division and other related engineering projects; may serve as project leader with supervisory responsibility; and performs other duties as assigned.

An Associate Civil Engineer oversees consultants and may supervise assistant or junior professional staff, technical staff, and/or lead a design team or an engineering unit.  The incumbent will work on capital improvement projects (primarily building, utility, and creek projects) and development projects.

City of Lafayette – Associate Civil Engineer

Full Time / Exempt

$91,178 - $119,934 per year

The City of Lafayette (pop. 24,000) is recruiting for the position of an Associate Engineer. Lafayette prides itself on its vibrant downtown, beautiful tree-studded hillsides and great schools.  Lafayette residents expect personalized service to deliver customized solutions to the community’s unique engineering and public works priorities.  This position will be part of the team whose mission is to meet that challenge, and to ensure that Lafayette retains its semi-rural character and "small town" downtown feel.

The position encompasses various professional field and office engineering work related to the management and administration of the City’s Capital Improvement Program (CIP), land development, traffic engineering, and public works infrastructure construction and maintenance projects.  The position will require a hands-on approach to project management with the engineer performing their own construction inspection.  Since construction inspection is a large component of this position, candidates must be comfortable working outdoors year-round and being adjacent to vehicle traffic, heavy equipment, open trenches and general public works construction activities. The position provides professional staff assistance to other engineers, departments, and the public in areas of expertise.  This is a challenging job in a great city!  The new Engineer will be joining a staff of dedicated, energetic and fun professionals.

As part of the Engineering Services Department the Associate Engineer performs the following major duties:

• Plans, designs, and inspects civil engineering construction projects.
• Reviews construction plans to verify compliance with City, State, Federal, and/or industry standards and requirements for public works infrastructure. 
• Reviews engineering calculations and participates in pre-design, construction, and utility coordination meetings.
• Provides construction administration, public relations, management, surveying, and inspection of construction projects.
• Reviews and inspects work to preserve public safety and ensure conformance with plans and specifications.
• Assists in processing encroachment permits and inspections.
• Participates in Clean Water programs and preparation of required reports.
• Performs field investigations of problems affecting property owners, contractors, and maintenance operations and responds to citizen inquiries and complaints.
• Prepares staff reports to Council and Commissions and participates in public meetings.

In addition to familiarity with civil engineering principles, procedures, methods, materials and techniques used in public works projects, qualified candidates should have the ability to communicate effectively with the public and contractors.  Experience with Microsoft Office programs is required. GIS and CAD software experience is highly desirable. An equivalent to graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in civil engineering is required  The Associate level position requires five years of professional engineering experience and Registration as a Civil Engineer issued by the California State Board of Registration for Civil Engineering.

Lafayette also offers an attractive benefits package that includes:

• A 401-A retirement plan with City-paid monthly contributions of 10% of salary with the option of a 5% match as well as City-paid social security contributions.  Lafayette does not participate in PERS.
• City-subsidized health and dental insurance as well as life insurance and disability insurance.
• 12 paid holidays and up to 20 days of annual vacation, depending on tenure.
• Challenging, interesting work; opportunities for innovation and creativity.

The final filing date is Monday, January 6, 2020.  To be considered, you must submit a City of Lafayette Employment Application, plus relevant materials that amplify your qualifications.  You must apply online at www.lovelafayette.org/jobs.  For questions, please email TRobinson@lovelafayette.org.

Following the filing date, resumes will be screened and candidates with the most relevant qualifications will be invited to interviews in January with an anticipated start date of early February 2020.

City of Lafayette – Assistant Civil Engineer

Full Time / Non-Exempt

$82,060 - $107,940 per year

The City of Lafayette (pop. 24,000) is recruiting for the position of an Assistant Civil Engineer. Lafayette prides itself on its vibrant downtown, beautiful tree-studded hillsides and great schools.  Lafayette residents expect personalized service to deliver customized solutions to the community’s unique engineering and public works priorities.  This position will be part of the team whose mission is to meet that challenge, and to ensure that Lafayette retains its semi-rural character and "small town" downtown feel.

The position encompasses various professional field and office engineering work related to the management and administration of the City’s Capital Improvement Program (CIP), land development, traffic engineering, and public works infrastructure construction and maintenance projects.  The position will require a hands-on approach to project management with the engineer performing their own construction inspection.  Since construction inspection is a large component of this position, candidates must be comfortable working outdoors year-round and being adjacent to vehicle traffic, heavy equipment, open trenches and general public works construction activities. The position provides professional staff assistance to other engineers, departments, and the public in areas of expertise.  This is a challenging job in a great city!  The new Engineer will be joining a staff of dedicated, energetic and fun professionals.

As part of the Engineering Services Department the Assistant Engineer performs the following major duties:

• Plans, designs, and inspects civil engineering construction projects.
• Reviews construction plans to verify compliance with City, State, Federal, and/or industry standards and requirements for public works infrastructure. 
• Reviews engineering calculations and participates in pre-design, construction, and utility coordination meetings.
• Provides construction administration, public relations, management, surveying, and inspection of construction projects.
• Reviews and inspects work to preserve public safety and ensure conformance with plans and specifications.
• Assists in processing encroachment permits and inspections.
• Participates in Clean Water programs and preparation of required reports.
• Performs field investigations of problems affecting property owners, contractors, and maintenance operations and responds to citizen inquiries and complaints.
• Prepares staff reports to Council and Commissions and participates in public meetings.

In addition to familiarity with civil engineering principles, procedures, methods, materials and techniques used in public works projects, qualified candidates should have the ability to communicate effectively with the public and contractors.  Experience with Microsoft Office programs is required. GIS and CAD software experience is highly desirable. An equivalent to graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in civil engineering is required  The Assistant level position requires two years of professional engineering experience and an Engineer-In-Training (EIT) certificate is highly desirable.

Lafayette also offers an attractive benefits package that includes:

• A 401-A retirement plan with City-paid monthly contributions of 10% of salary with the option of a 5% match as well as City-paid social security contributions.  Lafayette does not participate in PERS.
• City-subsidized health and dental insurance as well as life insurance and disability insurance.
• 12 paid holidays and up to 20 days of annual vacation, depending on tenure.
• Challenging, interesting work; opportunities for innovation and creativity.

The final filing date is Monday, January 6, 2020.   To be considered, you must submit a City of Lafayette Employment Application, plus relevant materials that amplify your qualifications.  You must apply online at www.lovelafayette.org/jobs.  For questions, please email TRobinson@lovelafayette.org.

Following the filing date, resumes will be screened and candidates with the most relevant qualifications will be invited to interviews in January with an anticipated start date of early February 2020.

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.

FREMONT — A CITY ON THE MOVE!

Fremont is a well-managed and innovative city, and has recently generated national attention by placing 7th on the list of the Greenest Cities in America according to a 2018 Wallet Hub survey and ranking 3rd Best City in the Nation  to raise a family, according to another 2018 survey by Wallet Hub. Located in the heart of the Bay Area and Silicon Valley, Fremont prides itself on innovation, green technology, a low crime rate, great schools, a low unemployment rate, quality parks and nearby open space, and an incredibly diverse population of over 235,000 residents.   As a full service City, Fremont employs over 952 regular employees and has a General Fund budget of $219.9 million.  

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

ENGINEERING DIVISION

The Engineering Division of Public Works is divided into six sections.  Each section has a unique set of responsibilities to help “Build Fremont Forward” and shape our community.   The City is currently looking for a Chief of Party to assist in the Public Works Survey Section.  The Chief of Party will work closely with the City Surveyor and survey staff to support Development, Design, Traffic, Parks, and the Construction Inspection Units in supporting the City review of private development, providing control and base mapping for capital projects, and supporting these projects from design through the construction process.

This position  is a technical field lead and will require the ability to operate survey equipment including total stations, digital levels, and GPS equipment. The position requires the ideal candidate to have the drive and capacity to adapt to changes in technology pertinent to the hardware and software required for field and office surveying functions. The position will require both field and office duties with the Chief of Party responsible for most surveys from field to finish, under the supervision of the City Surveyor.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

- Plan, schedule, participate in the activities of a crew in establishing points, lines and distances for topographic, property and construction field engineering surveys.
- Review requested survey work to determine nature and extent of required survey.
- Establish and maintain work and safety processes and procedures.
- Review work of subordinate for completeness and accuracy.
- Provide on the job training for survey party staff.
- Establish property and right of way lines and location of improvements.
- Conduct field check subdivision surveys.
- Read and interpret maps and plan for location and construction surveys.
- Assist design engineers in determining detail of grades and geometries on street, sewer and other public works construction projects.
- Implement changes to design plans.
- Prepare field books, profiles and other drawings from field notes.
- Identify design problems and refer for correction.
- Perform public contact duties.
- Notify property owners of survey work to be performed across their property lines.
- Supervise the maintenance of survey equipment.
- May perform records research and traverse analysis. 
- Other related duties as assigned.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL POSSESS THE FOLLOWING:

Knowledge of
- Principles and practices of construction and land surveying
- California Coordinate System
- Function and operation of field instruments construction terminology

Skill to
- Operate surveying instruments
- Make accurate field observations
- Prepare field notes, records and sketches. 

Ability to
- Accurately perform detailed work and perform complex calculations
- Communicate effectively with others, both orally and in writing
- Develop and maintain cooperative work relationships with individuals from a variety of cultural and socio-economic backgrounds
- Lead the work of others and train staff
- Read and interpret maps, plans and project specifications

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.