Recruitment #22-6527-01
Date Opened | 12/2/2022 5:00:00 PM |
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Filing Deadline | 12/28/2022 5:00:00 PM |
Salary | $50.95 - $61.91/hour; $105,976.00 - $128,772.80/year |
Employment Type |
Permanent Full-Time Employment
|
HR Analyst | Nicole Lewis-Bolton |
Department | Alameda County Health |
Work Location |
Dublin
Oakland Pleasanton |
THIS IS A NEW ASSEMBLED EXAMINATION. The eligible list resulting from this examination will cancel any existing list and may last approximately one year, but can be extended.
Applications must be in the possession of the Human Resource Services Department by 5:00 p.m. on the Last Day for Filing. Applications will only be accepted on-line.
Supplemental Questionnaire: A properly completed Supplemental Questionnaire must be submitted with each application. Applications and Supplemental Questionnaires must be in the possession of the Human Resource Services Department by 5:00 p.m. on the Last Day for Filing. Failure to submit the Supplemental Questionnaire will result in disqualification.
There are vacancies in various locations. However, there are multiple vacancies within Santa Rita Jail. If interested in being considered for Santa Rita positions, please include "rotating shifts" as a shift preference and "Dublin" as a location preference.
Vacancies at Santa Rita Jail are required to participate in pre-planned use of force incidents with Alameda County Sheriff’s Office sworn staff, to include the facilitation of crisis intervention, de-escalation and therapeutic needs of a client, and shall be compensated an additional 15% of the base pay.
Qualified bilingual persons who speak English and are also fluent in: Spanish, Chinese, Vietnamese, Cambodian, Laotian, Korean, Mien, Tagalog, Amharic, Farsi, Dari, Tigrigna, Russian, Romanian or Sign Languages are especially encouraged to apply. There is an additional bi weekly compensation for persons in positions designated bilingual. Qualified candidates may be tested to demonstrate language proficiency.
Alameda County, located on
the east side of San Francisco Bay, is California's seventh-largest
county. The County employs 9,700 full-time employees and operates on an
annual budget of $3.4 billion. Oakland, the County seat, is California's
eighth largest city. One and a half million people call Alameda County
home and live in a variety of incorporated cities, unincorporated communities
and rural areas. As a major urban county, Alameda provides a full range
of services to its citizens. The County is a blend of culturally and
ethnically diverse communities, and its mixture of cosmopolitan and suburban
areas provides the perfect environment for families and their active
lifestyles. The County offers extensive cultural resources, countless
recreational opportunities and an array of fine public and private colleges and
universities.
THE HEALTH CARE SERVICES
AGENCY
Alameda County's Health
Services Program is administered by the Health Care Services Agency and
includes the following program areas: Behavioral Health, Public Health,
Environmental Health, and Agency Administration/Indigent Health. The ultimate
mission of the Health Care Services Agency is to provide fully integrated
health care services through a comprehensive network of public and private
partnerships that ensure optimal health and well-being and respect the
diversity of all residents. Health Care Services Agency currently has multiple
career opportunities for experienced professionals to become part of a
service delivery team dedicated to the optimal health and well-being of Alameda
County residents. For more information about the Health Care Services
Agency, please visit www.acgov.org/health/
It is the mission of Alameda
County Behavioral Health to maximize the recovery, resilience and wellness of
all eligible Alameda County residents who are developing or experiencing
serious mental health, alcohol, or drug concerns. We envision communities where
people realize their potential, and where stigma and discrimination against
those with mental health, alcohol and/or drug issues are a thing of the past.
Only through exemplifying
the following Alameda County Behavioral Health values will we be successful:
ACBHCS
Access - where every door is the
right door for welcoming people with complex needs;
Consumer and Family
Empowerment - through shared decision‐making best practices, that clinically produce effective
outcomes;
Best Practices - business excellence
that uses public resources cost‐effectively;
Health and Wellness - by integrating
emotional, spiritual and physical health care;
Culturally Responsive - appropriate services
built on the strengths and life experiences of culturally diverse consumers and
their families;
Social Inclusion - utilizing advocacy and
education to eliminate stigma, discrimination, isolation, and misunderstanding
of persons with mental illness and substance abuse.
For more information about
Alameda County Behavioral Health, please visit www.acbhcs.org/
THE POSITION
Under general direction, plans, develops, manages and oversees the
administration of behavioral health care clinic/program operations and
services; develops operational and administrative policies, procedures,
standards and objectives; and performs related duties as assigned.
This class is located in Alameda County Behavioral Health which provides
alcohol and other drugs and mental health services through county staff,
private providers and community-based organizations. Behavioral Health Clinical
Managers direct and manage behavioral health care clinics/programs through
subordinate professional-level and/or supervisory staff; serve in a
consultative role to management, community-based organizations and providers;
participate in strategic planning and task force activities; and develop and
monitor clinic/program budgets and work plans. The Behavioral Health Clinical
Manager is distinguished from the lower level class of Behavioral Health
Clinical Supervisor in that the latter does not have overall responsibility for
program planning, development and evaluation, program reporting and statistics,
and program outcome monitoring. The Behavioral Health Clinical Manager manages
and oversees clinics/programs which include 8 or more paraprofessional and
professional level staff. It is further distinguished from the higher-level
class of the Community Support Center Director in that the latter oversees all
outpatient community supports centers/clinics.
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE
In addition to the minimum qualifications and knowledge and skills listed
below, ideal candidates for this position will be:
· A collaborative spirit eager to actively participate effectively as a
member of a team with multiple agencies. Identifying opportunities and taking
action to build strategic relationships between one’s area and other areas,
teams, departments, units, or organizations, contributing successfully to the
completion of goals and objectives aligned with the mission, vision and values
of the Behavioral Health Care Services system of care.
· A competent decision maker capable of solving problems and taking
appropriate action which is consistent with all available facts, constraints,
and probable consequences in a fast paced, multidisciplinary environment by
identifying and understanding issues, problems, and opportunities, and
comparing data from different sources to draw conclusions.
· An effective communicator who conveys information and in a manner that
meets audience needs; someone able to develop and maintain effective
relationships with others and who relates well to people from varied
backgrounds and in different situations.
· One who is capable of organizing and prioritizing work to meet critical
conflicting deadlines.
· Someone experienced in the design, implementation and management of large,
complex behavioral health care programs and/or clinics, and who is able to
oversee and direct resources, personnel and activities including
multi-disciplinary teams.
· A highly knowledgeable behavioral health clinician who applies applicable
federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations, and keeps up with
terminology and current developments and trends in the behavioral health system
of care and who has achieved sufficient clinical knowledge and skill in the
operations and services of a behavioral health care clinic/program which
provides direct alcohol and other drugs and behavioral health services through
county staff, private providers and community-based organizations.
· Someone who knows current theories, principles, and practices for services
to clients with serious behavioral care symptoms and diagnosis; psychological
diagnostic methods and terminology; and cultural and social factors affecting
behavior patterns.
· A supportive supervisor knowledgeable of management principles and
practices, including work planning, employee supervision and resource
allocation, an is capable of instructing, focusing and guiding others in
accomplishing performance and work goals and objectives of behavioral health
clinic/program operations and services.
· Someone capable of identifying and understanding how external issues (e.g.,
economic, political, social and health care trends) impact the work of
behavioral health care services and who is able to motivate and inspire others
by providing leadership and setting a sense of purpose for the
Clinic/Program.
For a detailed
listing of the essential responsibilities and core competency requirements for
this position, please click here for the job description.
The minimum professional requirements for admission to the competitive
assessment process include:
Either I
Experience: The equivalent of one year of experience in the class of Behavioral
Health Clinical Supervisor in the Alameda County classified service.
(Non-classified includes District Attorney's Office, Hospital Authority, and
the Consolidated Courts.)
Or II
The equivalent of four years of post-license experience as a behavioral
health/mental health clinician providing clinical and/or case management
services, of which one year must have been in a supervisory capacity equivalent
to that of a Behavioral Health Clinical Supervisor in Alameda County.
AND
Education:
Possession of a Master's degree from an accredited school in social work,
marriage and family therapy, psychology, counseling, nursing or related field.
License/Certification:
Possession of valid clinical license from the one of the applicable
licensing authority: California Board of Behavioral Sciences, California Board
of Psychology, or California Board of Nursing.
Some positions in this class require a valid California Motor Vehicle
Operator's license. Applicants must possess such license prior to appointment
to such positions.
Special Requirements:
Must pass extensive background clearance from the
Sheriff’s Department to work in the County Jail setting.
In
compliance with the Administrative Simplification provision of the Health Insurance
Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPPA), employees in this
classification are required to possess a National Provider Identifier (NPI)
number prior to their first day of employment.
In compliance with Medicare regulations, eligible licensed
clinicians in this classification are required to complete the
"Medicare Enrollment Process for Physicians and Non-Physician
Practitioners" through the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
(CMS) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, prior to their first
day of employment. Approval for Medicare processing must be received from the
CMS within 180 days of the date of hire. Active enrollment in Medicare is a
condition of employment. Failure to attain or maintain active enrollment will
result in termination.
NOTE: The Civil Service Commission may modify the above Minimum
Qualifications in the announcement of an examination.
NOTE: The level and
scope of the following knowledge and abilities are related to duties listed
under the "Examples of Duties" section of this specification.
The most suitably qualified candidates will possess the following
competencies:
Knowledge of:
Ability to:
The examination will consist of the following steps:
1) A review of applicants' applications to verify possession of minimum requirements.
2) Those candidates who possess the minimum requirements for the class will move on to the next step in the examination process which is a review of candidates' Supplemental Questionnaires to select the best qualified applicants to continue in the process.
3) Those candidates selected as best qualified will move on to the next step in the examination process, an oral interview examination which will be weighted as 100% of the candidate's final examination score. The oral interview examination may contain situational exercises.
CANDIDATES MUST ATTAIN A QUALIFYING RATING ON EACH PORTION OF THIS EXAMINATION.
We reserve the right to make changes to the announced examination components.
Alameda County utilizes a Civil Service Selection System founded on merit. Such a system is competitive and based on broad recruitment efforts and equal opportunity for qualified applicants to test in an examination process designed to determine the qualifications, fitness and ability of competitors to perform duties of the vacant position. Many of our recruitments are targeted and specific to the needs of a current vacant position, in which case, the eligible list may be exclusively used for that current vacant position. Other recruitments may be more broadly used for both current and future vacancies, or for other alternate jobs with comparable scopes of work.
To learn more about our recruitment and selection process, please visit the “What You Need to Know” section of our website, www.acgov.org/hrs.
Applicants
will be informed via email with reasonable notice in advance of any
examination process which will require their attendance. The following
dates are tentative and subject to change based on the needs of the Agency:
TENTATIVE SELECTION PLAN:
Deadline for Filing |
5:00pm, Wednesday, December
28, 2022 |
Review of Minimum Qualification |
January 12, 2023 |
Supplemental Questionnaire Review for Best
Qualified |
February 7, 2023 |
Oral Interview Exam** |
February 28, 2023 |
**The
combined oral examination/hiring interview, in addition to establishing an
eligibility list, may serve as the final selection interview for vacancies in
this classification.
WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO MAKE CHANGES TO THE ANNOUNCED
RECRUITMENT & SELECTION PLAN
Alameda County and the Human Resource Services Department will make
reasonable efforts in the examination and/or selection process to accommodate
qualified individuals with disabilities and/or medical conditions in
accordance/compliance with the State Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA),
Federal Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Alameda County’s Reasonable
Accommodation Policy and applicable statues. To request an accommodation
due to a disability/medical condition during this or other phases of the
examination/selection process, please contact the assigned Human Resources
Representative listed on the job announcement before the last date of filing. Alameda County requires applicants to provide supporting documentation to
substantiate a request for reasonable accommodation. In order to qualify for a
reasonable accommodation, applicants must have a disability/medical condition
pursuant to the ADA, FEHA and applicable statutes.
For more information
regarding our Reasonable Accommodation procedures, please visit our website, www.acgov.org/hrs/divisions/ps/application.htm
Alameda County offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that affords wide-ranging health care options to meet the different needs of a diverse workforce and their families. We also sponsor many different employee discount, fitness and health screening programs focused on overall well being. These benefits include but are not limited to*:
For your Health & Well-Being
For your Financial Future
For your Work/Life Balance
*Eligibility is determined by Alameda County and offerings may vary by collective bargaining agreement. This provides a brief summary of the benefits offered and can be subject to change.
** Non-exempt management employees are entitled to up to three days of management paid leave. Exempt management employees are entitled to up to seven days of management paid leave.
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have applied will be sent/delivered via email. Please add @jobaps.com, @acgov.org,
nonreplyalamedacountyhr@acgov.org, and Noreply@jobaps.com as accepted addresses to
any email blocking or spam filtering program you may use. If you do not do
this, your email blocking or spam filtering program may block receipt of the
notices regarding your application for recruitments. You are also strongly
advised to regularly log into your County of Alameda online application account
to check for notices that may have been sent to you. All email notices that
will be sent to you will also be kept in your personal online application
account. You will be able to view all of your notices in your online
application account by clicking on the "My applications" button on
the Current Job Openings page.
Please take the steps
recommended above to ensure you do not miss any notices about a recruitment for
which you have applied. The County of Alameda is not responsible for notices
that are not read, received or accessed by any applicant for a County
recruitment.
NOTE: All notices are
generated through an automated email notification system. Replies to the email
boxes Noreply@jobaps.com and nonreplyalamedacountyhr@acgov.org, are routed to unmonitored
mailboxes. If you have questions, please go to our website at www.acgov.org/hrs. You may also contact the
Human Resources Analyst listed on the job announcement for the recruitment for
which you have applied.
Nicole
Lewis-Bolton, Human Resources Analyst
Human
Resource Services, County of Alameda
(510)
272-6468 • nicole.lewis-bolton@acgov.org
Disaster Service
Worker
All Alameda County employees are designated
Disaster Service Workers through state and local law. Employment with the
County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect.
Employees are required to report to work as ordered in the event of an
emergency.
Equal Employment
Opportunity
Alameda County has a diverse workforce, that is representative of the
communities we serve, and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
All aspects of employment are based on merit, competence, performance and
business need. Alameda County does not discriminate in employment on the basis
of: race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity),
national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status,
disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization,
retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors
protected under federal, state and local law. Alameda County celebrates
diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive, and welcoming workplace
environment.