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Form of workThe Health and Human Services Agency, Aging & Independence Services (AIS) is seeking qualified applicants for Aging Program Specialist II positions ~ If you possess strong compassion for older adults and persons with disabilities and can work both independently and in a team environment, Apply Today!!
AGING PROGRAM SPECIALIST II
AGING PROGRAM SPECIALIST II
Interview will take place on June 27, 2023. Job offers for selected candidates will be made on June 30, 2023.
Future Salary Increases
** July 2023 - 7.63% increase to base pay (2.75% Across-the-Board + 4.88% Market Increase)
** July 2024 - 7.63% increase to base pay (2.75% Across-the-Board + 4.88% Market Increase)
THIS POSITION IS ELIGIBLE FOR APPOINTMENT AT STEP 1, $62,462.40
COUNTY EMPLOYEES ARE SUBJECT TO THE COUNTY PROMOTION RULE FOR STEP PLACEMENT IN ACCORDANCE WITH COMP ORD 1.3.5.
The Health and Human Services Agency, Aging & Independence Services (AIS) provides services to older adults, persons with disabilities and their family members, to help keep clients safely in their homes, promote healthy and vital living, and publicize positive contributions made by older adults and persons with disabilities.
As an Aging Program Specialist II (APS II), you may be responsible for assessing clients' social support needs. This includes explaining the available services and supports, enrolling clients into programs, establishing a customized service plan, making referrals for counseling, AIS programs and services, or community-based support services. You may also provide education to clients and their caregivers about the availability and eligibility of social supports and how to navigate the system to access services. Lastly, as an APS II, you may participate in community outreach programs by facilitating community meetings, giving presentations on a variety of topics, managing and coordinating volunteers, and representing AIS within the community.
Applicants to this classification may be utilized in one or more of the following areas: AIS Call Center, the Long Term Care Ombudsman Program, AIS case management programs, Outreach and Education, Senior Volunteer Program, Legacy Corps, Public Guardian, and Deputy Public Administration.
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Qualifying candidates may be considered for employment in one of the following key programs at Aging & Independence Services:
The APS II in the Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program (LTCOP) is a resident rights advocate. The APS II takes reports of abuse and neglect of residents in long-term care facilities and assigns/triage cases to Adult Protective Services Specialists/Regional Coordinators or Ombudsman Volunteers.
In the Multipurpose Senior Services Program (MSSP), Senior Options Advocacy Referral (SOAR) Program, and Linkages Program, the APS II conducts long-term care management for frail or elderly. This candidate conducts in-depth assessments and reassessments covering psychosocial, rehabilitation, and environmental concerns. This position also provides service coordination, ongoing monitoring, and evaluating of client costs to ensure cost containment.
In the Multipurpose Senior Services Program (MSSP), Senior Options Advocacy Referral (SOAR) Program, and Linkages Program, the APS II conducts long-term care management for frail or elderly. This candidate conducts in-depth assessments and reassessments covering psychosocial, rehabilitation, and environmental concerns. This position also provides service coordination, ongoing monitoring, and evaluating of client costs to ensure cost containment.
The Call Center is the centralized intake for AIS programs. The APS II in this role takes reports of elder and dependent adult abuse, complete referrals for various care management programs as well as the In-Home Supportive Services program. This candidate also provides assistance with community resources.
In Outreach & Education, Senior Volunteer Program or Caregiver Support Program, the APS II facilitates community meetings, gives presentations on a variety of topics, represents AIS at meetings in the community and reports back outcomes, coordinates volunteers, and organizes special events.
Public Guardian:
Aging Program Specialist II for Public Guardian are essential workers providing services to our community's and families most vulnerable population (elderly population or dependent adults). The job requires going in the field, meeting with individuals/families in-person and securing homes of the conservatees or potential conservatees assets and goods. This job also requires going to Probate Court when asking for a conservatorship. The workers working with proposed conservatees can be in the individuals in homes, hospitals, skilled nursing facilities and the homeless.
Public Administrator:
Aging Program Specialist II for Public Administrator are essential workers providing services to San Diego residents who pass away without family willing or able to take care of them. The job requires going in the field to identify estate planning and or family information and assessing whether the decedent has assets at risk.
Interview and Hiring Process
The timeline for this recruitment is outlined below.
- Job Offer and Background Process begins June 30, 2023
- Pre-employment Medical Screening: Approximately 3 days following successful background investigation results.
- Anticipated Start Date: Start date will be based upon successful completion of medical screening or other mutually agreed upon date.
If you are not selected for this interview process, you may have the opportunity to compete for future vacancies.
Minimum Requirements:
A bachelor's degree from an accredited U.S. college or university, or certified foreign studies equivalency, in gerontology, psychology, social work or related behavioral or social science field of study; AND, two (2) years of professional social work experience working with senior and/or disabled citizens in adult protective services, in-home services, conservatorship, public guardian or similar programs performing duties related to case management, program development and community organization, community resource information and referral, or long term care.
Note: A master's degree in gerontology, social work or a similar social science degree can substitute for one (1) year of experience. Formal internships at the Master's level may substitute for the experience requirement on a year-for-year basis.
A bachelor's degree from an accredited U.S. college or university, or certified foreign studies equivalency, in gerontology, psychology, social work or related behavioral or social science field of study; AND, two (2) years of professional social work experience working with senior and/or disabled citizens in adult protective services, in-home services, conservatorship, public guardian or similar programs performing duties related to case management, program development and community organization, community resource information and referral, or long term care.
Note: A master's degree in gerontology, social work or a similar social science degree can substitute for one (1) year of experience. Formal internships at the Master's level may substitute for the experience requirement on a year-for-year basis.
The most highly qualified candidates, based on the evaluation results, will be referred for an interview. Be sure to include your experience in meeting the minimum requirements in both the Work Experience section and the Supplemental Questionnaire section of the Application.
Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application Work History and/or supplemental questionnaire.
Condition of Employment
As part of the County of San Diego's pre-employment process, prospective candidates will undergo a background check (including fingerprinting) and a pre-employment medical screening prior to beginning County employment. Additional types of background investigations may be conducted based on the job-related activities of the position. Current County employees may be excluded from this process.
Employees who work at County locations subject to the California Department of Public Health State Public Health Officer order are required to be fully vaccinated. In addition, booster-eligible employees must receive their booster by March 1, 2022, or within 15 days of becoming eligible for a booster if they are not eligible as of March 1, 2022. If there are CDPH date changes for Booster compliance, employees must come into compliance in accordance with that date.
If unvaccinated or not fully vaccinated (including booster), employees in some locations covered by the Public Health Officer Orders who remain in the workplace may be eligible for an accommodation.
Evaluation:
Qualified applicants will be placed on a three (3) month employment list based on scores received during the evaluation of information contained on their employment application and supplemental questionnaire. Please ensure all information is complete and accurate as the responses you give will be scored using an automated evaluation system. If you are successful in the initial screening process, your application will be reviewed individually to confirm that the information you provided is accurate and qualifying.
Note: Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a qualified individual with a disability to perform the essential functions of a job, on a case-by-case basis.
Qualified applicants will be placed on a three (3) month employment list based on scores received during the evaluation of information contained on their employment application and supplemental questionnaire. Please ensure all information is complete and accurate as the responses you give will be scored using an automated evaluation system. If you are successful in the initial screening process, your application will be reviewed individually to confirm that the information you provided is accurate and qualifying.
Note: Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a qualified individual with a disability to perform the essential functions of a job, on a case-by-case basis.
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