THE CURRENT VACANCY IS IN THE ECONOMIC MOBILITY BRANCH OF THE HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY ORAL EXAM ISTENTATIVELY SCHEDULED FOR JUNE 2024 SEE "SPECIAL REQUIREMENT" SECTION REGARDING POSSESSION OF A VALIDDRIVER'S LICENSE COMPLETE RESPONSES TO SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS REQUIRED FINAL FILING DATE: JUNE 04, 2024 AT 5:00 PM SALARY INFORMATION $5,158.00 - $6,583.00 APPROXIMATE MONTHLY* / $29.76 - $37.98 APPROXIMATE HOURLY* * Please refer to the appropriate Bargaining Unit Memorandum of Understanding for potential future salary increases*Please visithttps://www.shastacounty.gov/personnel/page/labor-agreements-mous. ABOUT SHASTA COUNTY Shasta County offers all the amenities of the big city while retaining a comfortable small-town atmosphere. With its natural beauty, affordable housing, excellent educational system, abundance of recreational opportunities, and excellent quality of life, Shasta County is a great place to live, work, and raise a family. ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT The Shasta County Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) partners with communities to protect and improve the health and well-being of Shasta County residents. Established in 2006, the HHSA is organized into four branches: Behavioral Health & Social Services, Public Health, Economic Mobility, with a centralized Administration Services. The HHSA promotes optimal health for all. The frail, the abused, the mentally ill and those without resources look to the HHSA for services and resources to meet their basic needs, and to protect their health and safety. The Economic Mobility Branchprovides assistance and services to individuals and families in the community. Through multiple locations in Redding, Anderson, Shasta Lake, Burney and Enterprise the branch provides initial and on-going eligibility determination services for public benefits such as CalFresh, CalWORKs, Healthcare Programs, and WIC. The branch provides CalWORKs and CalFresh employment preparation and support services, as well as behavioral health and comprehensive perinatal alcohol and drug counseling services. Recently, the branch also added a new division to consolidate and streamline homeless and housing services within the HHSA and finally, the Economic Mobility Branch also provides referrals for individuals and families to other services within the HHSA and within the community. ABOUT THE POSITION Under direction, to plan, direct, supervise and coordinate a unit providing vocational assessment and vocational counseling, and perform employment assessment functions to clients of public assistance programs; and to perform related work as required. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS This position is responsible to the Program Manager for supervising the Assessment Unit in the CalWORKs Employment Services program. EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES Supervises and coordinates all activities of the Assessment Unit; oversees the development of and insures a systematic and continuous assessment system; establishes quality control monitoring system; informs Program Manager of issues and concerns of the Assessment Unit and other job related functions; keeps current and informs Program Manager of guidelines and regulations to insure quality of services; schedules staff to maintain quality and quantity of production; monitors development of career and occupational plans and goals; monitors contracts for compliance; assists in the development of the Unit Budget; assigns caseloads, assists in hiring and other related personnel issues; oversees and monitors development and implementation of a staff training plan; acts in a liaison capacity between other agencies, staff and administration; evaluates and obtains standardized psychological and vocational tests; and maintains a limited caseload. TYPICAL QUALIFICATIONS Any combination of education and experience sufficient to directly demonstrate possession and application of the following: Knowledge of:Principles and techniques of supervision and training; development and implementation of team processes; basic budgeting, administrative and personnel management principles; employment preparation, training programs and goals of public social services agencies; interviewing techniques; career, vocational and employment counseling, theories and techniques; principles and techniques in the development, administration and interpretation of standardized psychological and vocational tests; knowledge of hiring trends and practices of private and public employers. Ability to:Plan, assign and supervise the work of staff; develop, implement and monitor unit goals and objectives; interview effectively in a variety of potentially stressful situations; identify and assess needs and barriers to employment; develop and implement appropriate employment and training plans; develop, administer, and interpret psychological and vocational tests; interpret, explain and apply complex laws and regulations; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships; identify and utilize community resources; negotiate and develop subsidies employment and training contracts with employers, educational and training entities. These standards are typically attained with: EITHER: * Three (3) years of experience performing vocational guidance, employment counseling or placement services in a variety of occupational fields. This experience shall have included the responsibility for recommending the purchase or rental of standardized psychological and vocational tests and responsibility for the assessment and development of career and occupational plans and goals including the activities to be undertaken to achieve such goals; AND completion of fifteen (15) semester or twenty-two (22) quarter college units in career planning, vocational guidance principles, personality development, occupational testing and measurement or counseling preparation; OR * A bachelor's degree in behavioral science with emphasis in vocational guidance, employment counseling, career assessment or a closely related field. The courses must have included fifteen (15) semester or twenty-two (22) quarter units in counseling preparation, career planning, guidance principles and techniques, personality development, occupational and industrial information, tests and measurements or other courses related to employment counselor preparation. SPECIAL REQUIREMENT Possession of an appropriate California driver's license. SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS Responses to the following must be submitted with a completed application. * Do you have three (3) years of experience performing vocational guidance, employment counseling or placement services in a variety of occupational fields? Yes / No * If "Yes," please provide details including, but not limited to, employers, dates of employment, and job duties. If "No," type N/A. * Do you have experience recommending the purchase or rental of standardized psychological and vocational tests and responsibility for the assessment and development of career and occupational plans and goals including the activities to be undertaken to achieve such goals? Yes / No * If "Yes," please provide details including, but not limited to, employers, dates of employment, and job duties. If "No," type N/A. * Have you completed fifteen (15) semester or twenty-two (22) quarter college units in career planning, vocational guidance principles, personality development, occupational testing and measurement or counseling preparation? Yes / No * If "Yes," please list courses taken, type (semester or quarter) and number of units earned in each course. If "No," type N/A. * Do you have a bachelor's degree in behavioral science with emphasis in vocational guidance, employment counseling, career assessment or a closely related field? Yes / No * If "Yes," please list the degree held. If "No," type N/A. * Have you completed fifteen (15) semester or twenty-two (22) quarter units in counseling preparation, career planning, guidance principles and techniques, personality development, occupational and industrial information, tests and measurements or other courses related to employment counselor preparation? Yes / No * If "Yes," please list courses taken, type (semester or quarter) and number of units earned in each course. If "No," type N/A. * I acknowledge that this position requires a valid California driver's license. Yes / No PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to ten (10) pounds. Specific visions abilities required by this job include close vision. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. OTHER CONSIDERATIONS * All new employees are required to have their paycheck directly deposited to a bank account. * Some positions may require a valid California driver's license and acceptable driving record according to County policy. * Reasonable accommodations may be made for those persons who are disabled under the Americans with Disabilities Act to perform the essential functions of the position. * As part of the selection process, all individuals provided with a preliminary offer of employment with Shasta County will be subject to a background investigation, including a criminal history check (primarily completed through the taking of fingerprints).An image of your fingerprints will be captured and sent to the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The resulting report of your conviction history, (if any), will be evaluated along with the other information received in connection with your application. Except as otherwise required by law, a criminal conviction will not necessarily disqualify you from the position. The nature of the offense, the date of the offense, the surrounding circumstances, and the relevance of the offense to the position applied for may, however, be considered. * Based on the results of the background investigation and criminal history check, applicants may then be provided with an offer of employment conditioned on the results of a medical examination, which includes drug/alcohol testing. * Shasta County participates in E-Verify. For more information visit https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/IER_RighttoWorkPoster.pdf. If you do not have internet access, contact Personnel at (530) 225-5515 to request a flyer. * In accordance with Government Code Section 3100, County employees, in the event of a disaster are considered disaster workers and may be asked to respond accordingly. * Positions in this classification are covered by a collective bargaining agreement between the County and the Shasta County Employees Association (SCEA). * Employees in this classification are covered under the CalPERS retirement program. Depending on the provisions of the California Public Employees' Pension Reform Act (PEPRA) and other applicable laws, an employee in this classification will be covered under one of the following CalPERS retirement formulas: (1) 2% at 55, (2) 2% at 60, or (3) 2% at 62. An employee in this classification will also contribute up to 9.5% of his/her pay to this plan or will contribute such other amount to the plan as authorized by PEPRA and other applicable laws. Please visit our employees benefit page at https://www.shastacounty.gov/personnel/page/employee-benefitsfor additional information regarding benefits and CalPERS coverage information.The provisions in this flyer and on the County's website are for information purposes only.To the extent the provisions of the flyer or the County's website are inconsistent with PEPRA and other applicable laws, PEPRA and other applicable laws shall govern. APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCEDURES Shasta County Personnel will accept applications and responses to the supplemental questions until 5:00 p.m., on June 4, 2024. A Resume and/or Cover Letter will be accepted in addition to the application form but will not serve as a substitute for a completed application. It is not acceptable to complete the application with statements such as, "Refer to Resume and/or Cover Letter," or "See Attached Resume and/or Cover Letter" the employment application must be completed in its entirety prior to submission. Incomplete applications will not be processed. Closing date postmarks or faxes will NOT be accepted. This recruitment will establish a list that may or may not be used by other departments. Prior applicants must reapply to be considered. Applicants will be screened and those considered best qualified will be invited to appear for an oral and/or written examination. Meeting the announced requirements does not guarantee inclusion into the selection process. Depending upon the number of applications received, the selection process may consist of additional application screening, written and/or practical exam(s), oral interview, or any combination thereof. Veterans' Credit:Veterans (as defined by California Government Code section 18973) who have been discharged from military service under conditions other than dishonorable and who receive a passing score on all components of the employment examinations (up to and including oral examinations) shall receive credit for an additional five points to be added to their final examination score. To be considered for this credit, a veteran MUST provide a copy of his or her discharge document (DD-214 or equivalent) and information as to the type of discharge (honorable, dishonorable, etc.) WITH THE EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION ON OR BEFORE THE FINAL FILING DATE. Applicants are encouraged to apply on-line atwww.ShastaCountyCareers.comor submit an application to the Shasta County Personnel Office. Arrangements may be made to accommodate applicants with disabilities. Requests for accommodations may be made to the Shasta County Personnel Office by the filing deadline posted on this bulletin. Shasta County does not discriminate on the basis of disability. If you feel you are being denied service based on a disability, our ADA Coordinator may be reached at (530) 225-5515; relay service (800) 735-2922; fax (530) 225-5345. Shasta County will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Shasta County is concerned about a conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting calcivilrights.ca.gov/fair-chance-act. SHASTA COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Shasta County Personnel 1450 Court Street, Suite 348; Redding, CA 96001; (530) 225-5515