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The position description:

Tri-City Mental Health Authority is looking for to fill one (1) vacancy for the Behavioral Health Specialist (BHS) for the Adult Full Service Partnership (FSP) Department. The BHS will provide a variety of rehabilitative support services to clients to facilitate behavior modification, skill building, and self-care and safety in individual and/or group settings. 

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

• Develops, monitors, and evaluates client rehabilitative and case management goals and increases/decreases in targeted behavior according to client needs; monitors goal progress/regression.
   
• Provides individual, group, family, and collateral rehabilitative support services to facilitate behavior modification including skill building, needs assessment, self-care/safety, and coping strategies and techniques; may provide case management services in the office and in the field.
   
• Provides linkages, resources, and referrals to address basic needs and other barriers to wellness and recovery including food, housing, clothing, transportation, and other financial resources.
   
• Encourages and supports clients to fully engage in services; provides outreach and assists clients in addressing and overcoming barriers to treatment.
   
• Plans and facilitates and/or co-facilitates group sessions for clients and community members focused on skill building; tracks client attendance and follows-up with individual clients, as necessary.
   
• Provides advocacy for clients to ensure inclusion in all aspects of the community including socialization, employment, education, and housing to meet client needs.

“This recruitment can be closed at any time without notice.”

THE POSITION Under general supervision, this non-sworn, non-peace officer position performs assignments involving responsible public contact work in crime prevention and delivers non-emergency police services; to include Public Safety (emergency/non-emergency) Radio Comm for Police & Fire responders; also performs related duties as required.

Prerequisites / Qualifications 

This is the entry-level position.   Applicants must be 18 years old at time of application, have no felony convictions, have the ability to learn and understand radio and statue codes, understand policy and procedures written in English, function without close supervision, work a variety of shifts including weekends and holidays, and lift and transport various objects.  

Education / Experience

Any combination equivalent to graduation from high school plus one (1) year of experience in a clerical of similar position; college credits in criminal justice or communication preferred. 

Licenses / Registrations / Accreditation / Etc. 

Possession of a Valid Class C California Motor Vehicle Operator License; A 35 WPM Typing Certification (Needs to be attached to application); and achieve within one year of appointment the completion of a P.O.S.T. Dispatch Certificate, completion of D.O.J. training for full access operator, and standard CPR and First Aid Certificates issued by the American Red Cross. 

THE POSITION

Tri-City Mental Health Authority is currently hiring to fill two (2) full-time vacancies for the position of Peer Support Specialist I/II (PSS) within the Mobile Crisis Care Program (MCCP). This position requires individuals to work on-site 5 days a week from 9:00am to 5:30pm, until training is successfully completed. Once fully trained, your schedule may adjust based on team needs and role requirements. 

Tri-City is looking for individuals to serve as a Peer Support Specialist I/II on a full-time basis for the MCCP. The MCCP Peer Support Specialist will be part of a team that provides crisis intervention and stabilization, linkage and referral, consultation, and education within the scope of practice. The MCCP Peer Support Specialist will report to the Mobile Crisis Care Clinical Supervisor and Clinical Program Manager.

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

• Respond to client's (Full-Service Partnership and Adult and Children’s Outpatient Programs & other specialty mental health services) crisis calls with or without law enforcement;

• Perform field-based & telephone emergency mental health evaluations & crisis stabilization in accordance with agency procedure;

• Provide crisis intervention & stabilization services to individuals, groups, and families;

• Identify treatment needs & make appropriate referrals for necessary services;

• Perform triage & linkages to non-client community members in the Tri-City catchment areas. Provides peer-to-peer support services in the office and/or in the field including, but not limited to outreach, support, encouragement, guidance, advocacy, & referrals to external resources & services for clients & their families; builds rapport with clients & their families through sharing stories of lived experience and recovery.

THE POSITION

Tri-City Mental Health Authority is currently hiring to fill vacancies for the position of Psychiatric Technician I/II (Licensed) within the Mobile Crisis Care Program (MCCP) for the night shift. 

Tri-City’s MCCP operates 24/7 to provide crucial support in mobile crises. As such, the schedule will involve a 3/12 shift pattern, consisting of three twelve-hour days per workweek and one alternating eight-hour day every other week. Shifts may include weekends, daytime hours, and holidays.

This position will first work a 5/40 schedule for approximately 3-6 months of training before transitioning into the night shift schedule.

Examples of night shifts are included below:

• Night Shifts: 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM, 7:00 PM - 3:00 AM, 8:00 PM - 8:00 AM, or 8:00 PM - 4:00 AM

Weekend and night shifts will be entitled to Shift Differential Pay of $2.50 per hour on weekdays (Monday through Friday) and $3.50 per hour on weekends (Saturday and Sunday). Holiday shifts will be entitled to Holiday Pay.

Tri-City is looking for individuals to serve as a Psychiatric Technician I/II (Licensed) on a full-time basis for the MCCP. The MCCP Psychiatric Technician will be part of a team that provides crisis intervention and stabilization, linkage and referral, consultation, and education within the scope of practice. The MCCP Psychiatric Technician will report to the Mobile Crisis Care Clinical Supervisor and Clinical Program Manager.

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

Positions at the Psychiatric Technician I level may perform some of these duties and responsibilities in a learning capacity.

• Under the direction of clinical staff, provides medication management services to a caseload of clients in the office and in the field; ensures the proper acquisition and administration of medication.
   
• Provides education and training to clients, their families, and/or staff on the proper care and use of medications, including symptoms of, reactions to, or side effects of, specific medications; informs clients of the impact of abuse and/or misuse of medications.
   
• Conducts home/field visits to evaluate client’s physical environment and behavior such as anxiety, withdrawals, and behavioral health progression/regression.
   
• Takes and records measures of clients’ vital signs, physical condition, and behaviors; assists and observes clients self-dispense medication as prescribed by a psychiatrist and administers scheduled injections.
   
• Conducts medication checks on clients to assess their overall medication management capabilities; takes appropriate action if client poses danger with respect to the use or abuse of medication; observes, evaluates, records, and reports to professional staff changes in client’s condition.
   
• Motivates clients to develop self-reliance in daily living; encourages clients to participate in group and/or individual therapy/program activities.

The Seasonal Wildland Firefighter will protect agency parkland and resources and performs a wide variety of skilled park construction, maintenance, and patrol work; assists the public in natural resources interpretation and information; provides fire protection, suppression, vehicle and equipment maintenance. To protect visitors, park land and infrastructures and to insure a safe and peaceful environment for public usage. 

This position requires a highly motivated, responsible, organized and self-starter individual who can handle an array of tasks, has good judgement in making decisions, and can work independently or as part of a team. The individual must be able to demonstrate common sense when working on tasks, as well show the ability to come up with possible solutions ideas to issues that they may come across, in areas that may be outside their expertise; be willing to take on uncertain challenges; and learn, understand and follow the chain of command.

The work performed will support MRCA’s operation in fire prevention and protection of life, property and resources within greater Los Angeles and beyond. Candidates must have the ability to be out on an extended attack or a campaign fire assignment anywhere within California, up to 14 days minimum per assignment.

This is a full-time seasonal, non-exempt, at-will position.

This position reports to the Squad Boss of their assigned crew. Assorted tasks may be supervised by others in the leadership structure, including other Squad Bosses, Captains, and Chiefs as needed. The position supervises no other staff immediately, however opportunities to supervises others may arise, within the abilities of the individual.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.

• Performs extensive weed abatement to reduce fire hazards and for native revegetation; with use of tractor, chain saw, weed whacker, spraying herbicide or use of hand tools, in/on a variety of landscape types and topographies.
• Respond to emergency situations on parkland to protect life, property and resource.
• Ability to be out on an extended attack or a campaign fire assignment anywhere within California up to 14 days minimum.
• Provides information to park visitors on park features, natural resources, historical interpretation, safety, and rules.  May lead interpretive hikes.
• Constructs and repairs park facilities such as fencing, restrooms, gates, kiosks etc..
• Install and maintain park water distribution and suppression systems.
• Directs volunteer crews such as trail crews, community service workers, and the volunteer Mounted Assistance Units. Coordinate with organized public groups utilizing park facilities.
• Assesses any natural or manmade hazards on parkland; warns public, removes or ameliorates hazards if possible.
• Maintains developed park grounds, facilities, trails; operates tractors, trucks, chain saws, other power tools needed for park maintenance.
• Assists crew personnel and others as directed.
• Patrol and protect park lands, inform the provisions of the Public Resources Code, other codes, ordinances, etc. or writing incident reports as necessary.
• Protects park visitors and structures in wildland fire situations (visitor evacuation), operate pumps, fill tanks, hose layout, line-cutting, water and foam lay-down, etc.
• Assist in emergency search and rescue efforts on parkland, in a wide variety of terrain including steep slopes, canyons, and creeks. Coordinate action with the local authorities as necessary due to the nature of the emergency, i.e., brush fire, flood, etc.
• Coordinate with outside agency crews working on parkland.
• Perform heavy physical labor; including lifting and carrying items weighing up to but not limited to 90 pounds a distance of up to but not limited to 50 feet.
• Operate with substantial independence and coordinate work with others in completing assignments.
• Perform routine maintenance and repairs on agency vehicles and other equipment.
• Maintain good habits of answering and responding to incoming telephone calls, correspondence, and when communicating and providing customer service to citizens who seek assistance.
• Maintain positive relationships with coworkers, representatives of other government agencies, non-profit organizations, homeowner’s associations, and the public at large.
• Perform related duties as required (such as administrative).

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to frequently communicate and exchange information, review handwritten, electronic and facsimile documents. The employee must occasionally move items weighing up to 45 pounds or more, outdoors, in different weather situations up to three miles (Pack Test – Arduous Position).

Must be able to constantly work in outdoor weather conditions, frequently operate brushing and firefighting equipment and tools, frequently move about work sites, communicate and exchange information, observe site conditions, transport equipment and tools between vehicles and work sites on a daily basis, and occasionally ascend/descend a ladder to access areas of work.

Individuals will be assigned to one of the three (3) crew schedules; Crew 2 (Wed-Sat), Crew 3 (Sun-Wed), or Crew 4 (Sat/Sun/Tu/Wed) shift, working 10 hours per day, 40 hours per week with some scheduling flexibility. Occasional overtime work in evenings, nights,  weekends, and holidays upon prior approval by supervisor. This position will work out of Holiday Camp Fire Station in Calabasas but may be required to travel to various other locations.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

The following generally describes the knowledge and ability required to enter the job and/or be learned within a short period of time in order to successfully perform the essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

• Must be at least 18 years old.

• Must at least have a High School diploma or Equivalent

• Meeting requirements of a Firefighter TYPE 2 (T) NWCG 310-1 2006 is required (S-130, S-190)

• Must complete the "Hiring Packet" paperwork to be considered. (The "Hiring Packet" consists of ALL components:  1. Calopps Online Application,  2. MRCA application (form below), 3. Resume, and 4. All Fire-related training certifications, uploaded in PDF format NO SCREEN SHOT, emailed to firedivisioneoc@mrca.ca.gov )

• Must pass the Wildland Firefighter Work Capacity "Arduous Pack Test" (all candidates must perfrom the pack test administered by MRCA.  The Fire Division uses the pack test for basic physical and candidate assesstment.

• No prior fire experience is required, however is desired.

• Attend the 8hr RT-130 Annual Fireline Safety Refresher if already certified in the fire service, (Terms and conditions apply)
• Completion of BLS First Aid and CPR/AED, or obtain through MRCA when available
• Current National Registry EMT Certification is desired, but not required.

• Moderate proficiency with Office 365 and email, with particular emphasis on word-processing and spreadsheet programs is desired.

• Prioritize varying tasks and projects, and manage multiple projects at once.
• Work independently to handle multiple tasks under deadlines.
• Revise work approach to address changed conditions.
• Complete projects and follow oral and written directions.
• Quickly change tasks and focus.
• Learn technical material.
• Innovate and improve processes.
• Exercise discretion and sensitivity to confidential information.

• Excellent oral and written English language skills. Not required to be a native English speaker, but fluency in English will be required.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Establish and maintain cooperative relations with those contacted in the course of work including the general public.

Other Requirements

Candidates must have a valid California driver’s license in good standing with a satisfactory driving record. Employees must be willing to participate in agency emergency response, which can be anywhere within the state of California. Bilingual skills in English and another locally common language, such as Spanish, Korean, Farsi, Chinese, Armenian, Yiddish, or Tagalog is highly desired.  

All appointment offers are contingent upon the following:

• Background check including submission of fingerprints to Department of Justice, and a record clean of violent crimes or felonies.
• Successful completion of a physical examination including a drug test.
• Verification of the right to work in the United States.

This job announcement is not intended to, and does not, create an employment contract of any kind and does not create any express or implied contractual obligations. Employment at MRCA is at-will without exception. The employee and MRCA may terminate employment at any time with or without advance notice and with or without cause.

Any provision contained in this job announcement may be modified or revoked at any time without notice.

El Bombero Forestal de Temporada protegerá los parques y recursos de la agencia y realizará una amplia variedad de trabajos especializados de construcción, mantenimiento y patrullaje en parques; asistirá al público en la interpretación e información sobre recursos naturales; y brindará protección contra incendios, supresión de incendios, así como mantenimiento de vehículos y equipos. Todo ello con el fin de proteger a los visitantes, los terrenos del parque y la infraestructura, y garantizar un entorno seguro y pacífico para el uso público.

Este puesto requiere una persona altamente motivada, responsable, organizada y con iniciativa propia, capaz de manejar una variedad de tareas, con buen criterio para la toma de decisiones, y que pueda trabajar de manera independiente o como parte de un equipo. La persona debe ser capaz de demostrar sentido común al realizar tareas, así como la capacidad de proponer posibles soluciones a problemas que puedan surgir, incluso en áreas que estén fuera de su experiencia; estar dispuesta a asumir desafíos inciertos; y aprender, comprender y seguir la cadena de mando.

El trabajo realizado apoyará las operaciones de MRCA en la prevención de incendios y la protección de la vida, la propiedad y los recursos dentro del área metropolitana de Los Ángeles y más allá. Los candidatos deben tener la capacidad de participar en ataques extendidos o asignaciones de incendios de campaña en cualquier lugar de California, por un mínimo de hasta 14 días por asignación.

Tipo

Este es un puesto de temporada a tiempo completo, no exento y de empleo “a voluntad”.

Supervisión

Este puesto reporta al Jefe de Escuadra (Squad Boss) de la cuadrilla asignada. Varias tareas pueden ser supervisadas por otros miembros de la estructura de liderazgo, incluidos otros Jefes de Escuadra, Capitanes y Jefes, según sea necesario. El puesto no supervisa directamente a otro personal; sin embargo, pueden surgir oportunidades para supervisar a otros, dentro de las capacidades del individuo.

FUNCIONES ESENCIALES

Las siguientes funciones son típicas de esta clasificación. Los empleados pueden no desempeñar todas las funciones enumeradas y/o pueden ser requeridos a realizar funciones adicionales o diferentes a las que se describen a continuación para satisfacer las necesidades operativas y los cambios en las prácticas laborales.

• Realiza una extensa eliminación de maleza para reducir los riesgos de incendio y para la revegetación nativa, utilizando tractor, motosierra, desbrozadora, aplicación de herbicidas o herramientas manuales, en una variedad de tipos de paisajes y topografías.

• Responde a situaciones de emergencia en terrenos del parque para proteger la vida, la propiedad y los recursos.

• Capacidad para participar en un ataque extendido o asignación de incendio de campaña en cualquier lugar de California por un mínimo de hasta 14 días.

• Proporciona información a los visitantes del parque sobre características del parque, recursos naturales, interpretación histórica, seguridad y normas. Puede dirigir caminatas interpretativas.

• Construye y repara instalaciones del parque como cercas, baños, portones, quioscos, etc.

• Instala y mantiene sistemas de distribución de agua y supresión de incendios del parque.

• Dirige cuadrillas de voluntarios, como cuadrillas de senderos, trabajadores de servicio comunitario y Unidades Montadas de Asistencia Voluntaria. Coordina con grupos públicos organizados que utilizan las instalaciones del parque.

• Evalúa peligros naturales o provocados por el hombre en los terrenos del parque; advierte al público y elimina o mitiga los peligros cuando sea posible.

• Mantiene áreas desarrolladas del parque, instalaciones y senderos; opera tractores, camiones, motosierras y otras herramientas eléctricas necesarias para el mantenimiento del parque.

• Asiste al personal de la cuadrilla y a otros según se le indique.

• Patrulla y protege los terrenos del parque; informa sobre las disposiciones del Código de Recursos Públicos, otros códigos y ordenanzas, y redacta informes de incidentes cuando sea necesario.

• Protege a los visitantes del parque y las estructuras en situaciones de incendios forestales (evacuación de visitantes); opera bombas, llena tanques, despliega mangueras, corta líneas, realiza aplicación de agua y espuma, etc.

• Asiste en esfuerzos de búsqueda y rescate de emergencia en terrenos del parque, en una amplia variedad de terrenos que incluyen pendientes pronunciadas, cañones y arroyos. Coordina acciones con las autoridades locales según sea necesario debido a la naturaleza de la emergencia, como incendios de maleza, inundaciones, etc.

• Coordina con cuadrillas de agencias externas que trabajan en terrenos del parque.

• Realiza trabajo físico pesado, incluido levantar y transportar artículos que pesen hasta, entre otros, 90 libras, a una distancia de hasta, entre otros, 50 pies.

• Opera con un alto grado de independencia y coordina el trabajo con otros para completar asignaciones.

• Realiza mantenimiento rutinario y reparaciones en vehículos de la agencia y otros equipos.

• Mantiene buenos hábitos de respuesta a llamadas telefónicas entrantes, correspondencia y comunicación, y brinda servicio al cliente a los ciudadanos que solicitan asistencia.

• Mantiene relaciones positivas con compañeros de trabajo, representantes de otras agencias gubernamentales, organizaciones sin fines de lucro, asociaciones de propietarios y el público en general.

• Realiza tareas relacionadas según se requiera (como administrativas).

ESPECIFICACIONES DEL PUESTO

Demandas Físicas

Las demandas físicas descritas aquí son representativas de las que deben cumplirse para desempeñar con éxito las funciones esenciales del puesto. Al realizar las tareas de este puesto, el empleado debe comunicarse e intercambiar información con frecuencia, revisar documentos escritos a mano, electrónicos y por fax. Ocasionalmente debe mover artículos que pesen hasta 45 libras o más, al aire libre, en diferentes condiciones climáticas, hasta tres millas (Prueba de Mochila – Puesto Exigente).

Debe poder trabajar constantemente en condiciones climáticas exteriores, operar con frecuencia equipos y herramientas de desbroce y extinción de incendios, desplazarse frecuentemente por los sitios de trabajo, comunicarse e intercambiar información, observar las condiciones del lugar, transportar equipos y herramientas entre vehículos y sitios de trabajo a diario, y ocasionalmente subir y bajar escaleras para acceder a áreas de trabajo.

Horario Requerido y Ubicación

Las personas serán asignadas a uno de los tres (3) horarios de cuadrilla: Cuadrilla 2 (miércoles a sábado), Cuadrilla 3 (domingo a miércoles) o Cuadrilla 4 (sábado/domingo/martes/miércoles), trabajando 10 horas por día, 40 horas por semana, con cierta flexibilidad en la programación. Ocasionalmente se requerirá trabajo extra por las tardes, noches, fines de semana y días festivos, previa aprobación del supervisor. Este puesto tendrá base en la Estación de Bomberos Holiday Camp en Calabasas, pero puede requerir viajar a otras ubicaciones.

CALIFICACIONES MÍNIMAS

Educación y Experiencia

• Debe tener al menos 18 años de edad.

• Debe contar, como mínimo, con un diploma de escuela secundaria o equivalente.

• Es requisito cumplir con los requisitos de Bombero Tipo 2 (T) según NWCG 310-1 2006 (S-130, S-190).

Debe completar el “Paquete de Contratación” para ser considerado. (El “Paquete de Contratación” consta de TODOS los componentes:

1. Solicitud en línea de CalOPPS,

2. Solicitud de MRCA (formulario abajo),

3. Currículum vitae, y

4. Todas las certificaciones de capacitación relacionadas con incendios, cargadas en formato PDF (NO capturas de pantalla), enviadas por correo electrónico a firedivisioneoc@mrca.ca.gov).

Debe aprobar la Prueba de Capacidad Laboral del Bombero Forestal “Pack Test – Arduous” (todos los candidatos deben realizar la prueba administrada por MRCA. La División de Bomberos utiliza esta prueba como evaluación física básica y de los candidatos).

No se requiere experiencia previa en incendios, aunque es deseable.

Capacitación y Certificación

• Asistir al curso anual de actualización de seguridad en línea de fuego RT-130 de 8 horas si ya está certificado en el servicio de bomberos (aplican términos y condiciones).

• Completar certificación de Primeros Auxilios BLS y RCP/AED, u obtenerla a través de MRCA cuando esté disponible.

• Se desea certificación actual como EMT del Registro Nacional, pero no es obligatoria.

Conocimientos

• Se desea un dominio moderado de Office 365 y correo electrónico, con énfasis particular en programas de procesamiento de texto y hojas de cálculo.

Capacidad para:

• Priorizar tareas y proyectos diversos y manejar múltiples proyectos simultáneamente.

• Trabajar de manera independiente y manejar múltiples tareas bajo plazos establecidos.

• Modificar el enfoque de trabajo para adaptarse a condiciones cambiantes.

• Completar proyectos y seguir instrucciones orales y escritas.

• Cambiar rápidamente de tareas y mantener el enfoque.

• Aprender material técnico.

• Innovar y mejorar procesos.

• Ejercer discreción y sensibilidad con información confidencial.

Competencias

• Excelentes habilidades de comunicación oral y escrita en inglés. No se requiere que sea hablante nativo de inglés, pero se requiere fluidez.

• Excelentes habilidades organizativas.

• Capacidad para establecer y mantener relaciones cooperativas con las personas contactadas en el curso del trabajo, incluido el público en general.

Otros Requisitos

Los candidatos deben contar con una licencia de conducir válida del estado de California en buen estado y con un historial de manejo satisfactorio. Los empleados deben estar dispuestos a participar en respuestas de emergencia de la agencia, que pueden ocurrir en cualquier lugar del estado de California. Se valoran altamente las habilidades bilingües en inglés y otro idioma común localmente, como español, coreano, farsi, chino, armenio, yidis o tagalo.

Todas las ofertas de empleo están sujetas a lo siguiente:

• Verificación de antecedentes, incluida la presentación de huellas dactilares al Departamento de Justicia, y un historial limpio de delitos violentos o delitos graves.

• Finalización satisfactoria de un examen físico, incluida una prueba de drogas.

• Verificación del derecho legal a trabajar en los Estados Unidos.

Este anuncio de empleo no tiene la intención de crear, ni crea, un contrato laboral de ningún tipo ni obligaciones contractuales expresas o implícitas. El empleo en MRCA es “a voluntad”, sin excepción. Tanto el empleado como MRCA pueden terminar la relación laboral en cualquier momento, con o sin previo aviso y con o sin causa.

Cualquier disposición contenida en este anuncio de empleo puede ser modificada o revocada en cualquier momento sin previo aviso.

$2500 Sign-on Bonus!

THE POSITION

Tri-City is looking for a special individual to serve as a Bilingual Clinical Therapist I/II for the Children’s Full Service Partnership/Children and Transitional Age Youth (FSP/ C TAY). The Clinical Therapist I/II provides behavioral health clinical intervention and recovery services to assigned clients and their families; processes DMH documentation; participates in an on-call rotation; develops treatment plans and performs individual, group, and family psychotherapeutic counseling, routine and emergency assessment, crisis intervention, and related treatment services; manages an assigned caseload of adults, juveniles, and/or children; provides consultation to other staff, programs, and agencies related to treatment needs and plans; and performs related duties as assigned. 

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

• Provides individual, group, and family interventions, rehabilitation, and treatment services including counseling, therapy, case management, and referral and linkage to community services to a variety of clients including high acuity clients.
   
• Within scope of authority, assesses, diagnoses, and treats a variety of clients with mental health disorders; collaborates with clients and creates individualized treatments plans according to client’s needs and circumstances.
   
• Initiates and conducts individual, group, and family counseling and biopsychosocial therapy sessions utilizing a variety of techniques and modalities; provides case management services in the office and in the field.
   
• Performs routine and emergency intake evaluations according to Authority procedure; completes appropriate forms and documents relating to the intake process; and prepares medical and demographic case history for use in diagnosis.
   
• Assists clients and family members in understanding behavioral health diagnosis, contributing factors/causes, effects, prognosis, rehabilitation, and treatment.
   
• Works with clients to address stressors and barriers to treatment and/or social functioning; identifies and focuses on client strengths and personal resources to effectively engage and treat client.
   
• Participates in an on-call rotation.
   
• Performs related duties as assigned

Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator I

($24.79– 31.74 per hour)

The City of Chowchilla is seeking a Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator I for the operation and maintenance of the City’s Wastewater Treatment Plant. The Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator I is a journey-level class in the Wastewater Treatment Plant series, which normally works under general supervision, performing a group of related duties according to established procedures.  This position reports to the Utility Systems or Wastewater System Supervisor and does not supervise. 

Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator III

($29.43- $37.66 per hour)

PURPOSE: Under general supervision, assists in the operation and maintenance of a Wastewater Treatment Plant on an assigned shift.  Performs related responsibilities as required.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:

In addition to being a full, advanced journey-level position, incumbents are expected to provide lead supervision over wastewater treatment plant maintenance staff.  Employees assigned to this class coordinate and perform the full range of skilled duties to operate, maintain, repair and modify the Wastewater Treatment Plant and the wastewater collection system.  

This position reports to the Utility Systems Supervisor and assists in determining equipment, personnel and material needs.  This position may act as the WWTP Supervisor (or as the Utility Systems Supervisor, if qualified) during periods when the appointed Utility Systems Supervisor is on vacation or absent from work for other reasons.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Assists in the operation of valves and other related controls to distribute flow through unit process and application of chlorine and chemicals to the wastewater.

2. Monitors control equipment such as pumps, motors, valves, blowers, sludge collectors, heat exchangers, sludge thickeners and other related process equipment.

3. Reads meters, gauges and other instrumentation.

4. Maintains a daily record of facility operation, samples collected and corrections to unit processes.

5. Adjusts or alters chemical treatment of the plant as necessary.

6. Collects samples for observation and analysis from unit processes.

7. Performs daily and weekly laboratory analysis as needed for process adjustments and performance indicators.

8. Performs preventative maintenance to equipment, such as routine service, lubrication and cleaning of process equipment and machinery.

9. Operated a wide variety of tools and equipment used in minor mechanical repair and operation of process equipment.

10. Assists in minor repairs to all process equipment as needed.

11. Performs building and ground maintenance, which may involve weed control, gardening and janitorial services.

12. Performs related duties as required.

$5,000 Signing Bonus
There is a 4% COLA that will be effective the first full pay period of July 2023, 2024, and 2025.  Sworn staff have the option of contributing the unused health insurance balance to a 457 or taxable cash of unused balance (up to $670/month).

Lathrop Police Department 
The City of Lathrop Police Department was established in June 2022. The Department consists of the Chief of Police, 2 Commanders (Operations and Support Divisions), 6 Sergeants, and 31 Police Officers. The Department is supported by a team of Community Service Officers, Records Unit, Property and Evidence Unit, as well as administrative and budget support staff.  Dispatch services are contracted with the City of Ripon.  

For information regarding the recent transition to the Police Department and the Department Divisions, please view the following links:

• Lathrop Police Department Transition Page
• Police Operations Division
• Police Support Division

Police Officer 
The City is looking for experienced Police Officers to fill a current vacancy. Newly hired Police Officers will be enthusiastic and compassionate individuals committed to community policing and dedicated to addressing the needs of the community.  Under general supervision, performs law enforcement and crime prevention tasks and duties related to the protection of public health, safety, and welfare; patrols an assigned area to ensure the enforcement of all applicable federal, state, and local laws; performs investigative work; and performs additional related duties as assigned.
 
Ideal Candidate
A successful Police Officer candidate will be an enthusiastic and compassionate individual dedicated to addressing the needs of the community for which they serve. Other key characteristics of an ideal candidate will include the following knowledge, skills, abilities, and characteristics:

• A strong desire and willingness to learn and grow as a Police Officer
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• The ability to make sound decisions
• Emotional intelligence
• The ability to establish rapport and trust with community members, other Police Officers, command staff, and civilian staff
• Cultural sensitivity
• A common-sense approach when approaching unique situations
• Situational awareness

Minimum Qualifications
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 graduation from high school or equivalent and successful completion of a Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) certified Police Academy. College-level coursework and specialized training in law enforcement, criminal justice, or a related field are highly desirable.

Additional Requirements:
Must be at least 21 years of age; must successfully complete a comprehensive P.O.S.T. background investigation, physical examination, drug testing, and psychological evaluation; must be legally authorized to work in the United States by federal law at the time of appointment and meet all California State Minimum Selection Standards set forth by P.O.S.T. and California law.

License/Certificate:

• Possession of a valid California P.O.S.T. Basic Certificate or valid California P.O.S.T Basic Course Waiver at the time of application.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid CPR certification.
• Possession of a valid California Driver's License, Class C or higher, prior to the date of appointment.

Job Description:
The full job description can be viewed by accessing the following link:
City of Lathrop Police Officer

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