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The Town of Moraga is currently accepting applications for the position of Senior Civil Engineer.  This position will administer and manage the Town's storm drainage projects and is a limited term, provisional appointment not to exceed three (3) years.

Under minimum supervision, the position provides journey level engineering assistance to the Town by managing the Town’s storm drainage projects at all stages of investigation, planning, permitting, grant administration, design, bidding, construction, warranty, and maintenance;  providing professional engineering oversight; assisting in the development, coordination, and management of storm drainage initiatives including video surveillance and inspection of existing infrastructure; and performs related duties as required.

About Us

Fremont is a well-managed and innovative city! Located in the heart of the Bay Area and Silicon Valley, Fremont prides itself on innovation, clean technology and advanced manufacturing, a low crime rate, great schools, a low unemployment rate, quality parks, nearby open space, and an incredibly diverse population of over 235,000 residents.  As a full-service city, Fremont employs 962 regular employees and operates on a FY 2020-21 General Fund budget of $213.4 million.  With its strong and diversified business base, Fremont is an important economic force in the region.  The City strives to be an innovator in municipal government, with dynamic leadership provided by the City Council and City Manager. 

The Department

Fremont’s Human Services Department is nationally and internationally recognized for its innovation and effective programs. The Department works to sustain the City’s social service infrastructure which promotes a healthy and safe environment for all residents. The Department also directly offers services to residents throughout their life course from infants to elders. Services offered to families are designed to help them become or remain self-sufficient.

The Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will have experience in programs serving older adults (Age 55+).  In addition to the minimum qualifications and special requirements, successful candidates will have knowledge of program administration and budgeting; needs assessment and program evaluation; older adults’ common concerns and challenges as well as strengths; older adult system of care and common referral sources; program marketing and public relations; and report writing.  Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, InDesign and Canva software is desirable. The selected Program Coordinator should have experience with starting new community programs, including program design and implementation, effective outreach efforts, documentation of program impact; hiring and training staff and volunteers; and working in a fast paced environment.  Public sector experience in Human Services or Social Services/Aging is highly desirable.  The ideal candidate will also have knowledge and experience working directly with seniors and coordinating senior service providers.  The successful candidate will demonstrate their ability to plan, organize and implement programs; gather data and report customer satisfaction feedback; determine and implement the appropriate course of action in emergency or stressful situations; evaluate staff effectiveness and prepare performance appraisals; maintain effective, respectful working relationships with older adults and community partners; work independently and offsite from the supervisor.  The selected Program Coordinator should also demonstrate strong communication skills (written and verbal); bilingual skills in Mandarin/Cantonese (written and verbal) is preferred.  Current valid CPR and AED certifications are desirable. 

The Position & Responsibilities

As a member of the Human Services Department assigned to the Age Well Center at South Fremont, the Program Coordinator will organize, coordinate and implement community programs for older adults.  The wellness programs include health promotion activities such as classes, support groups, workshops and civic engagement opportunities. When necessary the incumbent will manage the Age Well Center operations, including conflict resolution, oversight of dining room services, staff response to emergency situations, financial accounting and deposits, facility rental bookings and contracts, coordination of facility maintenance and repairs.  Examples of job duties include:

· Serves as a member of a departmental team providing programs and services designed to improve the quality of life of City residents. 

· Assumes direct responsibility for program design and implementation. 

· Develops and implements program market strategies including print media and public events. 

· Coordinates programs with community service providers. 

· Administers one or more program areas. 

· Performs outreach/public-speaking activities to promote program(s) in the community. 

· Maintains program documentation. 

· Conducts meetings with community groups, volunteers, service providers and/or members of the community. 

· Organizes, creates content and writes the monthly newsletter.

· Supervises service and/or clerical staff, interns and volunteers. 

· Participates in meetings as required within the department, senior center and the City.

· Assists in instances in an emergency or stressful situation such as when citizens slip or fall. 

· Oversees day-to-day program operations. 

· Manages fee collections and deposits. 

· Assists with set up of facility. 

· Prepares written and statistical reports. 

· Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Any combination of education and experience that would provide the knowledge, skills and abilities required to perform the essential duties of the job would be qualifying.  A typical way to accomplish this includes:

Education: Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent from an accredited college or university in recreation, social services or related field.

Experience:

· One (1) year experience in programs for youth, elderly, or families OR

· Two (2) years of undergraduate school at an accredited college or university with course work in recreation, social services, or a related field and three (3) years of experience in programs for youth, elderly, or families OR

· Training and experience equivalent to five (5) years of municipal community services employment in programming for youth, elderly, or families.

· Two (2) years of supervisory experience is desirable.

Licenses/Certificates/Special Requirements:  This position may be required to work other than business hours and requires the ability to travel independently within and outside of City limits.

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The Position

The Human Services Department currently has a part-time Counselor position in the Aging and Family Services (AFS) Division’s Senior Peer Counseling program.  The Counselor position is an integral member of the Senior Peer Counseling program offering supervision and training to the senior peer counselors who in return provide emotional and mental health support to homebound elders in their place of residence. In collaboration with a clinical supervisor and other members of a multidisciplinary team, such as AFS care managers, the Counselor will provide active guidance, leadership and training to the senior peer counselors and limited direct care services to the seniors in home. The Counselor will interact with seniors and their families by conducting in-home assessments, using the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM 5), to develop thoughtful and creative care plans. In addition, the Counselor will provide reports that are due as part of the contract. 

The Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will be a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, or Licensed Psychologist.  Additionally, the selected candidate will demonstrate excellent customer service; maintain effective working relationships with internal and external customers; exhibit skills in oral and written communication; demonstrate creative problem solving techniques; experience working with older adults and different ethnic and cultural groups; display keen observation and evaluation skills of clients; and supervisory experience and facilitation of groups is highly desirable.

Minimum Qualifications

Any combination of education and experience that would provide the knowledge, skills and abilities required to perform the essential duties of the job would be qualifying.  A typical way to accomplish this includes:

Education: Master’s degree in Psychology, Social Welfare, or comparable field.

Experience:

Two (2) years of progressively responsible experience providing counseling services.

Special Requirements:  This position may be required to work other than business hours and requires the ability to travel independently within and outside of City limits.

Examples of Responsibilities

· Receives and reviews requests for services

· Conducts intake evaluations in the homes of the seniors to determine type and severity of problems

· Creates new client files and maintain accurate record and documentation of the program

· Creates reports per contract guidelines

· Conducts weekly consultation group for the peer counselors

· Conducts monthly training for the peer counselor on topics relevant to counseling as well as train and recruit new counselors once a year

· Assigns counselors to new cases and assess the quality of services

· Supervises work of the peer counselors in group and individual consultation

· Interviews clients, relatives and other involved persons to evaluate clients' needs and assess clients condition

· Coordinates plan with supervisor, staff, institutions, private practitioners and any other member of the  multidisciplinary teams as needed

· Makes mandated reports as necessary

THE POSITION

Hayward is excited to announce an opportunity to join its progressive and dynamic Transportation Division as the Senior Transportation Engineer. Reporting to the Transportation Manager, the Senior Transportation Engineer will manage the development of the Citywide Multi-modal Improvement Study; provide oversight and management on major strategic initiatives as stipulated by City Council; manage the City’s Traffic Management Center; plan, assign and review the work of transportation engineering staff; perform technical evaluations related to traffic operations in the City, including signal system operations, streetlight system operations, management of neighborhood traffic calming efforts; perform complex and advanced transportation engineering related studies; and provide overall support to the Transportation Manager.

DEADLINE TO APPLY: First application review on or before January 10, 2020

APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCEDURE
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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 is scheduled on January 4, 2021; 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.

Duties may include but are not limited to the following:

Provides crisis intervention services to youth, families, individuals, and couples including but not limited to crises involving incorrigible youth, dependent children under the court's custody, domestic violence, first time offenders, and the hospitalization of individuals dangerous to self and others.
 
Provides counseling to youth, families, couples, individuals and groups.
 
Maintains crisis intake log, case files and service statistics.
 
Provides referral information to the public, and other agencies.

Participates in division, department, community and school meetings.

Provides support service, consultation and training to patrol officers on juvenile and mental health topics.
 
Provides case management services to youth and their families.
 
Provides school based services to students and their families, including consultation and training for school administrators and teachers, implementation of school climate initiatives, and coordination of site-based student support services.
 
Provides gang prevention and intervention services to at risk and gang involved youth and their families.
 
Maintains formal and informal liaison with mental health professionals and service providers including courts, schools, private therapists, hospitals, probation and other agencies.
 
Provides emergency psychological evaluation and recommendations.
 
Responds to critical incidents and other in-field emergency situations.
 
Performs related work as necessary.

A complete job description and list of duties can be found at www.hayward-ca.gov. 

JOB RELATED AND ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

• The theory and principles of human development, particularly child development.
• The theory and principles of social aspects of mental and emotional adjustment, including normal and abnormal behavior.
• Principles, methods and current practices of crisis intervention and counseling, which includes interviewing techniques, assessment and treatment modalities.
• Principles, methods and current practices of social casework.
• The theory and principles of child abuse, elder abuse and domestic violence treatment.
• The theory, principles and current practices of gang prevention and intervention.
• Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM V) system of diagnosis.
• Proficiency in the use of computer skills, including multiple software formats, email and storage of digital files.
• Community resources in the mental health and human services areas.

Ability to:

• Perform crisis intervention and counseling services.
• Establish effective and productive casework relationships with youth, families, and individuals.
• Establish cooperative working relationships with police officers in the handling of crisis calls.
• Establish cooperative working relationships with educators and school site personnel.
• Work independently, make sound decisions and set priorities under stressful conditions.
• Work collaboratively in the highly structured environment of a police department while maintaining accepted professional standards of clinical practice.
• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Maintain records, including statistics, and to prepare reports.
• Work varied shifts.
• Effectively manage time, meet deadlines and prioritize workload.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

Any combination of experience and education equivalent to that which would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills and abilities would be:

Experience: One (1) year providing counseling or psychotherapy to youth, families, groups and individuals.  Experience with probation involved or at-risk youth and experience with school based mental health services are highly desirable; experience working in school settings is highly desirable.

Education: Equivalent to a Master's Degree from an accredited college or university in Counseling, Clinical Psychology, Clinical Social Work or a closely related field or a Doctorate in Clinical or Counseling Psychology. (Note: Applicants with a related Master's Degree in progress are also encouraged to apply. Selected candidate will need to provide proof of graduate degree completion by the start date of employment.)

Licenses & Certificates: Possession of a valid License in Marriage and Family Therapy (L.M.F.T.), Licensed Clinical Social Work (L.C.S.W.), Licensed Professional Counselor (L.P.C), Licensed Clinical Psychologist or a closely related field is highly desirable.

Possession and maintenance of a valid Class C California Driver's License.

APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCEDURE
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THE POSITION
The City of Hayward is excited to announce its recruitment to fill the Assistant/Associate Civil Engineer position. Hayward is excited to announce an opportunity to join its progressive and dynamic Engineering team as an Assistant or Associate Civil Engineer. This position performs journey level and professional engineering work in conjunction with design, plan check, and construction, and maintenance of solar, water and wastewater projects.

DEADLINE TO APPLY: First review scheduled for October 14, 2019; open until filled.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

Assistant Civil Engineer – This classification performs journey level professional engineering work in conjunction with construction and maintenance of Public Works projects.

Monthly rate: $7,068 - $8,600
 
Associate Civil Engineer – This classification performs more difficult and complex engineering design work on private development and public works projects; and supervise the work of Assistant Civil Engineers and Engineering Technicians performing related work.

Monthly rate: $8,205 - $9,959
 
Incumbents may advance from the Assistant Civil Engineer to the Associate Civil Engineer level, as recommended by their supervisor and approved by the Director of Public Works, as they learn City and departmental practices and procedures. As knowledge and experience are gained, the work becomes broader in scope and assignments are more varied and are performed under more general supervision.  Advancement to the higher classification requires gaining the knowledge, skill, experience and credentials that meet the qualifications for that class and demonstrating the ability to consistently perform the work of the higher classification.
 

APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCEDURE
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