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The County of San Mateo is currently seeking highly qualified applicants for the position of Psychiatric Social Worker I/II - Marriage & Family Therapist I/II - Extra Help

 

Please view the online brochure for a detailed description of this position: https://bit.ly/3SWMkrq

 

Responsibilities

• Perform initial diagnostic evaluation noting behavioral symptoms which may indicate organic and/or mental disorders in children and in interpersonal/ family dysfunctions related to child and adult patients/clients.
• Determine and develop appropriate treatment plans for all clients in the caseload.
• Conduct individual, group and family counseling/therapy sessions for clients toward the goal of achieving more adequate, satisfying and productive adjustments in the community and provide case management services as appropriate.
• Participate in developing individual and group treatment plans utilizing a variety of psychotherapeutic, psychosocial and psycho educational modalities.
• Perform suicide/risk assessments.
• Conduct home visits and/or field-based services.
• Crisis Intervention. Make client referrals and plan discharge procedures.
• Assess progress of clients on a selected basis and propose modifications to rehabilitation plans in order to meet goals agreed upon by the clients/patients.
• Prepare and maintain psychosocial case histories for use in diagnostic evaluations and of patient progress.
• Supervise graduate interns.
• Provide outreach counseling and refer clients to appropriate mental health program service resources.
• Collect and evaluate medical or psychosocial data such as case histories, behavior patterns and family relationships of patients/clients.
• Analyze factors which exert an adverse effect upon health problems, treatment, or recovery, or which may contribute to or are responsible for mental illness or affect the potential for rehabilitation.
• Conduct treatment groups in schools and other community settings with emotionally and behaviorally disturbed children toward the goal of achieving higher functioning in interpersonal relationships and learning.
• Work as a psychiatric team member with other treatment disciplines.
• Utilize Trauma Informed Care and other Evidence-based practices.
• Provide consultation and education services.
• Ability to participate in an on-call rotation and responding to after-hours calls (Youth Services Center).
• Ability to participate in an on-call rotation and responding to after-hours calls from Psychiatric Emergency Services (Youth Case Management).
• Perform related duties as assigned.

 

NOTE: This is an extra-help, at-will assignment, paid on an hourly basis. Extra-help hours are dependent on the business needs of the department and therefore work hours may vary from week to week. Extra help employees shall not exceed 1,040 hours of work per fiscal year. Some extra help positions are eligible for benefits under the Affordable Care Act. Extra help employees are not guaranteed permanent status at the end of the assignment.

 

How to Apply

To apply for this exciting career opportunity, the following materials must be electronically submitted online at https://jobs.smcgov.org:

• Employment Application Form
• Responses to the supplemental questions

 

For any recruitment related questions please contact Ramla Javed at rjaved@smcgov.org.

The County of San Mateo is actively recruiting highly qualified candidates for the role of Forensic Mental Health Psychiatric Social Worker I/II - Marriage & Family Therapist I/II. We currently have four vacancies at the Maguire and Maple Street Correctional Facilities. Fluency in Spanish is preferred.

 

Correctional Health Services (CHS) therapists provide clinical mental health services utilizing Trauma Informed Care to inmates with mental illness, serious mental illness, or substance use disorders and/or co-occurring disorders of mental illness, serious mental illness, and chemical dependency. They also provide case management services and discharge planning by interviewing inmate patients to assess mental health needs and formulate treatment plans. They function as a team member in a multi-disciplinary work setting where they collaborate with Sheriff's Office staff to manage inmate patients' daily activities. Positions require some weekend hours.

 

Please view the online brochure for a detailed description of this position: https://bit.ly/49cSUzx

 

The Ideal Candidate will possess

• A current license as either a Licensed Clinical Social Worker or Marriage and Family Therapist.
• Solid clinical treatment, assessment, and diagnostic skills.
• Knowledge of principles, techniques and trends in counseling, psychotherapy, clinical case management, crisis management and various treatment modalities as they pertain to the justice involved adult population.
• Experience providing treatment for adults with serious mental illness.
• Experience delivering services to adult incarcerated persons who have co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders.
• Excellent documentation skills: progress notes, assessments, and treatment planning, etc.
• Demonstrated expertise, skill and interest in working with a broad range of clients of diverse cultures and backgrounds, such as Latino, Pacific Islander, African American, and LGBTQ, and an ability to provide culturally appropriate and proficient services.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining productive working relationships with families, co-workers, other professionals, the Sheriff’s office, collaborative partners and the public.
• Extensive knowledge of available community resources within the County of San Mateo and its neighboring counties.
• Experience using electronic health/medical record systems (e.g. AVATAR, SOARIAN, Epic).
• Fluency in any of the threshold languages: Spanish, Tagalog, Chinese (Cantonese/Mandarin) or Russian and experience providing clinical services using bilingual skills.
• Experience working in a correctional facility and/or experience working with Law enforcement.
• Experience providing case management services for an inmate population.
• Demonstrated ability in providing clinical mental health services to an adult population with serious mental illness and/or co-occurring disorders of mental illness, serious mental illness, and substance use disorders.

 

How to Apply

To apply for this exciting career opportunity, the following materials must be electronically submitted online at https://jobs.smcgov.org:

• Employment Application Form
• Responses to the supplemental questions

 

For any recruitment related questions please contact Ramla Javed at rjaved@smcgov.org.

Are you passionate about early childhood education? Do you light up when you see a child learn something new? We’re looking for a warm, enthusiastic Part-Time Preschool Teacher to join our  team! You'll work with children ages 2 to 5, helping them grow socially, emotionally, and cognitively through play, exploration, and hands-on activities. Whether it’s circle time songs, or messy art projects — your days will be filled with joy, laughter, and meaningful moments.

 

What We're Looking For:

• A genuine joy for working with young children

• Patience, creativity, and a nurturing spirit

• Previous experience in a preschool or childcare setting is a plus

• Availability for part-time hours (flexible scheduling)

 

Why Join Us?

• Supportive and friendly work environment

• Opportunities for professional development

• A chance to make a lasting impact during the most important years of a child’s development

 

Available Schedules*: 

• Monday-Friday

• • AM Shift: 8:30am-12:30pm

• • PM Shift: 2:00-6:00pm

• On-Call/Substitute

*More hours may become available on a as needed basis, but not to exceed 960 hours in a fiscal year

General

The Claims Specialist will report to the Insurance and Claims Administrator and will assist with liability claims and insurance program for the San Mateo County Transit District (SamTrans), the Peninsula Corridor Joint Powers Board (Caltrain), the San Mateo County Transportation Authority (TA) and the San Mateo County Express Lanes Joint Powers Authority (SMCELJPA). 

APPLICATION DEADLINE:       Sunday July 13, 2025 (1st cutoff Sunday June 29, 2025)

 

Essential Functions & Duties

• Claims Processing and Management: Responsible for the processing of third-party personal injury and property damage claims against the District, ensuring thorough documentation, and adherence to both legal requirements and the District’s claims handling procedures. 

• Technical and Administrative Support: Provide essential technical and administrative assistance to the District’s third-party adjusting firm and internal and external legal partners facilitating efficient claim adjustments and resolutions. 

• Insurance Program Support: Assist in the administration and documentation of the District's annual insurance program, contributing to the enhancement and modernization of insurance processes. 

• Process Improvement and Modernization: Support the Insurance and Claims Administrator in identifying and implementing process improvements and modernization initiatives, aiming to increase efficiency and effectiveness in claims handling and insurance management. 

• Documentation and Reporting: Aid in the documentation and tracking of claims, assessing budget impacts, and preparing comprehensive reports for internal and external stakeholders. 

 

Examples of Essential Duties:

• Claims and Lawsuits Management: Refer claims and lawsuits to the District’s outside third-party claims adjusting firm, ensuring proper handling and follow-up and provide support in discovery and litigation activities. 

• Consumer Complaint Processing: Address and process consumer complaints asserting injury or damage, ensuring timely and appropriate responses. 

• Records Maintenance: Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of claims and lawsuits against the District, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements. 

• Invoice Processing: Responsible for processing of invoices related to claims and insurance operations, ensuring financial accuracy and accountability. 

• Subrogation Assistance: Assist with third-party subrogation processes, ensuring the District recovers costs effectively from other parties when applicable. 

• Insurance Documentation Support: Compile supporting documentation necessary for the annual insurance program applications, facilitating thorough and compliant submissions. 

• Records Management: Perform records destruction in accordance with the District’s guidelines, ensuring that all actions comply with legal standards for document retention and destruction. 

• Perform all job duties and responsibilities in a safe manner to protect one’s self, fellow employees and the public from injury or harm. Promote safety awareness and follow safety procedures in an effort to reduce or eliminate accidents. 

• Perform other duties as assigned. 

 

Minimum Qualifications

Sufficient experience, training and/or education to demonstrate the knowledge and ability to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. In lieu of a degree, full time work-related experience that demonstrates the skills and experience necessary to perform this role will be accepted. Development of the required knowledge and abilities is typically obtained through but not limited to: 

• AA degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Statistics, or another directly related field

• Three (3) years of experience in the field of insurance, personal injury claims, or risk management 

Preferred Qualifications

• Associates in Claims (AIC), Associates in Risk Management (ARM), or Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU). 

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (MS Word, Excel and Outlook).

If you are an energetic candidate, who has proven abilities to engage the youth and teen population and want to make a positive difference in their lives, this is the position for you!

As a Recreation Specialist I (Youth & Teen Services), you will: assist with the development and implementation of programs, activities and events; provide mentoring and guidance; marketing outreach efforts, oversee the” Hideout” (Middle School Homework/After School Center) ; assist with homework, and track daily participation numbers.

Position Summary

Under the general direction of the Supervising Vessel Master, this position is responsible for the safe navigation of the vessel in accordance with Division policy and the requirements of law.  Responsible for the start-up and shut down of engines and generators plus the in-service care and maintenance of machinery and auxiliaries.   Supervises crew in general upkeep and cleanliness of vessel when in-service crew is aboard and performs other related duties as required by management policy.

 

Essential Responsibilities

• Navigates the vessel and is responsible for the safety of the passengers and crew.
• Supervises crew-members in safety procedures.
• Monitors and inspects the engine room and carries out servicing and maintenance procedures as directed.
• Conducts and supervises emergency drills prescribed by the US Coast Guard at intervals set by management.
• Assists with US Coast Guard and FCC inspections when required.
• Ensures that all US Coast Guard and FCC certificates are valid for vessel operation.
• Maintain an accurate daily vessel log and prepares such reports and documents as are required by law and District policy. 
• Knows and follows the safety and health rules and safe working practices applicable to his or her job
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with District employees, customers, vendors and all others contacted during the course of work using principles of excellent customer service. 
• Performs additional related duties as assigned. 
• Regular and reliable attendance and performance required.

Full Job Description and Apply URL: Casual Vessel Master | Job Details tab | Career Pages

Come join the City of Foster City Police Department. Foster City provides you with a supportive City Council and community, responsible government, and family atmosphere at the heart of the San Mateo Peninsula. The Foster City Police Department has 39 sworn and 15 civilian positions. The Foster City Police Department offers a variety of assignments such as Motors, SWAT, Detectives, Community Engagement, and K9 to promote your personal and professional development. The Department philosophy is to provide:

"Excellent Service - Every Call - Every Contact - Every Day!"

www.FosterCityPD.org 

To review the full job announcement click on the "Foster City Police Officer Flyer" below. 

The Colma Police Department is seeking individuals for the position of part-time/casual Police Officer Reserve who are committed to providing public safety and quality service to community residents, businesses, and visitors.

 

The Town of Colma, known worldwide as the "City Of Souls," is the smallest city in San Mateo County with over 1,509 residents and 1.5 million "souls." However, Colma is more than just cemeteries. Colma's commercial buildings make a distinct architectural statement resulting from design standards that encourage Spanish-Mediterranean motifs. The  small-town approach to modern, municipal government reflects a commitment to both a healthy business climate and a harmonious relationship with residents. 

THE DEPARTMENT 

The Colma Police Department is made up of 28 employees who take great pride in providing excellent police service to the community. Among police, dispatch and detective duties, the department also has an Executive Assistant, Motorcycle Officer, Bicycle Patrol Officers, members attached to the Daly City/North County SWAT team, Tactical Dispatchers, a Community Service Officer and a Reserve Police Officer Program. 

The members of the Police Department hold many values in high regard and are proud to serve those who live, visit, or do business in the Town of Colma.  They take special pride in the department motto, “Excellence is Our Standard.”  They have built a culture rooted in professionalism, honor, and outreach; where innovation and fresh ideas are welcomed. If you seek a law enforcement agency where you will be surrounded by officers of strong character, supportive Town leadership and an involved community who believes in their officers, the Colma Police Department is the place for you; a place where you are family; a department like no other.  We invite you to explore this opportunity with us!

To learn more about the Colma Police Department, you are invited to visit their website at https://www.colma.ca.gov/departments/police/.

THE POSITION

Under general supervision of a Police Sergeant, the Reserve Police Officer is a sworn position assigned to field operations to patrol for the prevention and detection of crime and enforcement of laws and regulations within the philosophy of community oriented policing.  Incumbents are normally expected to solve most work problems independently and to refer to supervisory personnel only those matters which involve policy decisions, technical questions and unusual problems at the entry level and make recommendations at the advanced level.

TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Duties may include, but are not limited to:

• Enforces laws and regulations and apprehends law breakers
• Conducts crime investigations
• Patrols for the prevention and detection of crime and enforcement of laws and regulations
• Responds to radio messages or telephone instructions and investigates reported disorders or crimes
• Notes and reports complaints, accidents, offenses and damages to property
• Reports abandoned or damaged vehicles
• Directs traffic
• Makes arrests, issues citations and warnings
• Prepares reports on arrests and property impounded
• Inspects crime scenes and questions witnesses
• Analyzes clues and information related to criminal activities
• Reviews modus operandi of known criminals
• Reports on the progress of investigations and prepares assigned cases for court
• Serves warrants
• Appears in court to testify regarding arrests and other law enforcement activities
• Writes complex and detailed reports
• Operates patrol vehicles
• Administers first aid or CPR when appropriate
• Develops cooperative working relationships and mutual aid agreements with other local public safety representatives
• Develops and maintains partnership building with the residential and business community as well as the other working departments within the Town of Colma
• Adheres to department rules, regulations, orders and procedures
• Exhibits and encourages behavior that is consistent with the Town’s risk management program and decreases risk of accident or injury to self, employees, residents, visitors and their property
• Performs other related duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

• Modern office technology
• Principles and practices of customer service
• Operations, services and activities of a comprehensive municipal law enforcement program
• California driving regulations and motor vehicle operations
• Basic English composition, grammar, spelling and math
• Simple record keeping methods
• Methods and techniques of criminal investigation
• Law enforcement theory, principles and practices and their application to a wide variety of services and programs
• Principles and practices of crime prevention, suppression and law enforcement
• Use of firearms and other modern police equipment

Ability to:

• Represent the Town in a positive manner
• Establish, maintain and foster cooperative working relations with others from diverse backgrounds, including elected officials, co-workers and the public effectively and with courtesy, in person, via e-mail and over the phone
• Follow written and oral instructions and procedures
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, by using proper English grammar, spelling and punctuation
• Maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of peace officer duties and responsibilities
• Effectively deal with personal danger
• Maintain effective audio-visual discrimination and perception needed for making observations, communicating with others, reading and writing, and operating equipment and vehicles
• Exercise sound judgment and rational thinking under stressful circumstances
• Demonstrate intellectual capabilities during training and testing processes
• Utilize word processing and spreadsheet programs and personal computer
• Work effectively with a wide variety of individuals and groups, including other staff and the public
• Acquire knowledge of applicable policies, practices and functions of the division, department, Town and other governmental agencies
• Prepare and maintain accurate records and reports
• Operate a variety of office equipment
• Maintain a high degree of confidentiality

The Department of Housing is a catalyst for increasing access to high-quality affordable housing for households earning a variety of incomes, and supporting related community development activities, so that housing and robust services exist for people of all income levels and ages in San Mateo County. The Department consists of two divisions: Housing and Community Development (HCD) and the Housing Authority of the County of San Mateo.

 

HCD is recruiting for a Housing and Community Development Specialist II/III position. Reporting to the HCD Deputy Director of Real Estate Development and Asset Management, the Housing and Community Development Specialist II/III positions will engage in a variety of functions aimed at increasing the supply of affordable housing throughout San Mateo County and forging partnerships to address critical housing needs. The open position is on the Asset Management Team.

 

The ideal candidate for this position has broad experience with real estate lending asset management, as well as specific experience managing affordable housing loans and assets in a public sector housing department, community development lending department at a financial institution, or asset management department for an affordable housing owner or developer. The ideal candidate will have experience responding to typical asset management requests from borrowers, other lenders, and government agencies. The ideal candidate will be able to develop and manage systems for documenting loan and sponsor health, including risk rating systems. The ideal candidate has experience reviewing typical affordable housing financial statements for the purpose of determining property performance and calculation of net cash flow and residual receipts.

 

Examples Of Duties

The Asset Management Team’s HCD Specialist's programmatic support duties may include, but are not limited to:

• Financial reviews of operating budget, capital improvement plans, and audited financial statements.
• Reviewing, calculating, and auditing cash flow analysis for portfolio assets.
• Preparing or providing oversight of loan interest calculations, loan balance audit confirmations, loan payoffs, and database maintenance.
• Assessing, invoicing, and collecting fees and payments owed to the County of San Mateo.
• Preparing annual risk rating assessments of the project loans.
• Ensuring invoices are issued to collect the net cash flow (residual receipt payments) due to the County.
• Collection of required project and operating documents from borrowers.
• Reviewing annual tenant income and rent information (rent rolls) submitted by project owners/managers to ensure compliance with applicable affordability and operating covenants.
• Verification of appropriate insurance coverage to ensure that the County’s assets are protected.
• Reviewing management plans, management agreements, fair housing documents, and other operating documents to ensure they meet appropriate requirements.

 

Qualifications

Education and Experience: Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to qualify is:

HCD Specialist II: Two years of experience in construction administration, building inspection, real estate appraisal, community development project coordination, economic development, or loan application preparation and processing.

HCD Specialist III: Three years of experience in a housing and community development program which has included responsibility for coordination of construction, financing, community development, or economic development projects.

 

TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE

Final Filing Date: Friday, June 20, 2025, 11:59 PM PST

Application Screening: June 23 - 27, 2025

Civil Service Panel Interview: July 15 and/or 16, 2025

The Department of Housing is a catalyst for increasing access to high-quality affordable housing for households earning a variety of incomes, and supporting related community development activities, so that housing and robust services exist for people of all income levels and ages in San Mateo County. The Department consists of two divisions: Housing and Community Development (HCD) and the Housing Authority of the County of San Mateo.

 

HCD is recruiting for a Housing and Community Development Specialist II/III position. Reporting to the HCD Deputy Director of Real Estate Development and Asset Management, the Housing and Community Development Specialist II/III positions will engage in a variety of functions aimed at increasing the supply of affordable housing throughout San Mateo County and forging partnerships to address critical housing needs. The open position is on the County Real Estate Development Team.

 

The ideal candidate for this position has broad experience with real estate development principles and specific experience with affordable housing development, finance, and policy. The ideal candidate will have worked directly on affordable housing developments from the acquisition and predevelopment phases through construction and permanent phases as a development professional, lending and finance professional, or design professional in either the private or public sector. An ideal candidate will be able to develop and review proformas and financial reports related to the development of typical affordable housing developments. Experience analyzing potential development sites for competitiveness for various local, state and federal affordable housing funding programs is essential.

 

Examples Of Duties

The County Real Estate Development Team’s HCD Specialist's programmatic support duties may include, but are not limited to:

• Assist with all phases of development, including initial financial feasibility analysis, proformas, overseeing design development, securing all necessary financing, procuring and contracting with all third-party consultants, and overseeing construction efforts and timeline for the development of affordable and workforce housing on County-owned land.
• Efficiently manage tasks necessary to obtain entitlements, including neighborhood design meetings, submission of entitlement applications, attendance at public hearings, and ongoing coordination of the project design team.
• Assist with accessing financing for affordable housing, such as Low-Income Housing Tax Credits, Home Investment Partnership Program (HOME), Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), and other local, state, and federal financial sources.
• Perform site inspections and due diligence, evaluating and highlighting opportunities and risks.
• Organize, negotiate, coordinate, document, and facilitate project partnerships and land escrow closings.
• Assist with developing and managing Requests for Proposals (RFPs) or Requests for Qualifications (RFQs) for co-developers and members of the development team.
• Initiate and maintain ongoing relationships with County of San Mateo stakeholders and the larger community.
• Research guidelines and regulations related to the development of housing on public land.
• Identify and research innovative financing models for the development of mixed-income housing and housing for public-sector employees.

 

Qualifications

Education and Experience: Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to qualify is:

HCD Specialist II: Two years of experience in construction administration, building inspection, real estate appraisal, community development project coordination, economic development, or loan application preparation and processing.

HCD Specialist III: Three years of experience in a housing and community development program which has included responsibility for coordination of construction, financing, community development, or economic development projects.

 

TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE

Final Filing Date: Friday, June 20, 2025, 11:59 PM PST

Application Screening: June 23 - 27, 2025

Civil Service Panel Interview: July 8 and/or 9, 2025