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SalaryCurrent vacancies are with the Health & Human Services Agency located in Tulare. The anticipated life of the list is six months.
Spanish bilingual designated positions are entitled to an additional $.63 (cents) per hour. A Spanish proficiency exam will be required. Applicants must be fluent in the ability to read, write and speak in the Spanish language as well as in English.
Typical Duties
Employment Standards
Knowledge of: Math sufficient to calculate financial eligibility; interviewing techniques to obtain or exchange information; correct use of punctuation and grammar in all forms of communications; standard office practices, methods, equipment, and procedures.
Skill/Ability to: Work and communicate effectively with people of various educational and socioeconomic backgrounds by respecting beliefs, interpersonal styles, attitudes and behaviors of both clients and co-workers; accurately collect, record and evaluate information necessary to establish eligibility; explain, interpret, apply and follow program guidelines, rules and regulations; understand the Medi-Cal programs available to patients based on specific medical conditions; develop and maintain cooperative working relationships with patient families, health providers and other agencies; consolidate the issue of communicating effectively; be a patient and sympathetic listener; organize work and maintain systematic, detailed, and accurate records; retain and recall information; understand and follow oral and written instructions; maintain productivity with frequent interruptions; use patience, tact, judgment and courtesy in dealing with people under various and difficult circumstances; communicate clearly and effectively in all forms of communication by using correct grammar, punctuation and spelling; communicate effectively by being clear and concise with patients and patient family members who are experiencing major life traumas; understand and follow oral and written instructions.; effectively work independently and in a team oriented environment.
DESIRABLE EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS
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College Cost Reduction Access Act
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Bargaining Unit 4
The information listed is a general summary of benefits. These provisions do not constitute an expressed or implied contract and are subject to change.
Benefit Amount:An annual benefit amount is provided and may be applied towards health insurance premiums (medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability). This benefit is pro-rated and paid on a pay period basis (24 pay periods).
Health Insurance:A choice of PPO and HMO medical plans which include PPO and HMO dental plans and include dental and vision coverage. Dependent coverage is available. Providers include Anthem Blue Cross, Kaiser Permanente, Delta Dental, and Vision Services Plan (VSP).
Retirement:The retirement plan is a defined benefit plan administered pursuant to the 1937 Act County Employees Retirement Act and integrated with Social Security. In addition to ordinary retirement benefits, the plan provides disability and death benefits. Retirement contributions are made by both the County and the employee. The County has reciprocity with the State of California, contracting PERS agencies, and all County 1937 Act Retirement Systems.
Paid Holiday Leave:12 set days and 1 personal holiday.
Vacation Accrual:
2 weeks per year (0-3 years of service)
3 weeks per year (3-7 years of service)
4 weeks per year (7-11 years of service)
5 weeks per year (11+ years of service)
Limit of 300 hours.
Sick Leave Accrual:12 days per year with unlimited accumulation, 50 hours of which may be used toward family sick leave.
Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D:$10,000; Provided by Standard Insurance Company.
Disability Insurance:Employees are covered by State Disability Insurance. The premium is paid by the employee.
Deferred Compensation:A voluntary deferred compensation plan is available.
To view more detailed descriptions of Tulare County's benefits, please view the Benefits section of our Web site at https://tularecounty.ca.gov/hrd/benefits-wellness/health-plans-active-employees/
The Provisions Of This Bulletin Do Not Constitute An Expressed Or Implied Contract And Are Subject To Change.
