Library Clinical Supervisor (Public Health Professional Ii-Iii)

Salary: $38.42 - $56.33 Hourly
Location : City of Long Beach, CA
Job Type: Unclassified - Full-Time, Permanent
Job Number: HE24-005
Department: Health & Human Services - (UC)
Opening Date: 03/20/2024
Closing Date: 4/3/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
DESCRIPTION
The City of Long Beach, Department of Health and Human Services is recruiting for a full-time, unclassified, at-will Public Health Professional II-III to serve as the Library Clinical Supervisor in the Homeless Services Bureau. Reporting to the Homeless Services Officer - Field Based, the Library Clinical Supervisor will supervise 3 Health Educators II's and will provide in-house consultation with library customers, engaging persons that are in City libraries who have been identified as homeless and are interested in linking to services. This position is located at the Multi-Service Center, 1301 West 12th Street, Long Beach, CA 90813.
This position may be filled at one of two grade levels based on the qualifications of the selected candidate, with salary ranges as follows:

• Public Health Professional II: $38.415 - $52.164 hourly
• Public Health Professional III: $41.390 - $56.330 hourly

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

• Coordinates the work of Health Educators already working with the libraries;
• Develops and promotes health literacy programming;
• Develops and conducts staff training;
• Provides clinical supervision of staff to support the creation and completion of individualized plans for persons who are frequently engaging at the libraries;
• Provides conflict resolution and crisis intervention in support of persons that appear to be experiencing distress or other mental health concerns within the library;
• Leads and coordinates interdepartmental planning and coordination meetings specific to the needs of libraries;
• Creates and disseminates health educational material for people who have been identified as experiencing homelessness;
• Provides and assists clients with community referrals, resources and linkages for services;
• Maintains data files and provide reports;
• Develops and implements health and education workshops;
• Develops materials to promote services available for people experiencing homelessness; and,
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS TO FILE
Candidates may be considered for Public Health Professional II who meet the following requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Public Health, Public Administration, or a closely related field (*proof required).
  • Program management experience in a public agency beyond the minimum requirements may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis.
• One (1) year of professional experience coordinating and/or supporting community-based social service or PUBLIC HEALTH programs.
• Valid motor vehicle operator license.
  • Required to obtain a California motor vehicle operator license within 6 months of employment if license is out of state. DMV K4 driver license information report printout required during onboarding if selected for position.

Candidates may be considered for Public Health Professional III who meet the following requirements:

• Master's Degree in Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, or a closely related field (*proof required).
  • Program management experience in a public agency beyond the minimum requirements may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis.
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Certification required
• One (1) year of professional experience providing mental health support or care coordination for a social or human services program.
• Valid motor vehicle operator license.
  • Required to obtain a California motor vehicle operator license within 6 months of employment if license is out of state. DMV K4 driver license information report printout required during onboarding if selected for position.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associate Marriage and Family Therapist or Associate Clinical Social Worker Certification from the Board of Behavioral Sciences and working towards clinical licensure OR Licensed Clinical Social Worker or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Certification from California Board of Behavioral Sciences highly desirable.
• Experience conducting street outreach and clinical service delivery to people experiencing homelessness.
• Experience working with the Homeless Management Information System (HMIS).
• Bilingual skills (Khmer, Spanish, Tagalog, and/or Vietnamese).

SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL DEMONSTRATE:

• Ability to work evenings, nights, weekends, holidays, and on-call during emergencies as needed.
• Demonstrates skill in patient assessment, intervention, planning, and evaluation.
• Demonstrates initiative, good judgment, and the ability to make decisions independently.
• Demonstrates skill in working with high-risk and mentally ill populations.
• Strong communication skills, verbal, non-verbal, written and oral.
• Ability to handle sensitive information and maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to work effectively with a wide variety of people and populations by consistently exercising tact, good judgment, and a proactive, problem-solving focused style.
• Ability to deescalate and resolve conflict effectively.
• Ability to work within deadlines, manage multiple assignments, and set appropriate priorities.
• Proficiency in the use of computers, including email, internet, and office productivity software (e.g. Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).

SELECTION PROCEDURE
This recruitment will close at 11:59PM PST, on Wednesday, April 3, 2024. To be considered, applicants must submit a resume, cover letter, proof of education in PDF format and Licensed Clinical Social Worker or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Certification. Applications will be reviewed for depth and breadth of experience, and for level and relatedness of education. The most qualified candidates will be invited to participate in further selection procedures. The selected candidate may be required to go through a background check and a physical examination prior to appointment.Applicants who do not meet the minimum requirements, including submission of all required attachments, will not be considered. For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact (562) 570-6927.
The City of Long Beach is anEqual Opportunity Employer. We value and encourage diversity in our workforce. The City of Long Beach is committed to creating a workplace where every employee is valued for who they are. Having our workforce reflect the diversity of our community at various levels of the organization is a continuous goal embraced by our departments, management staff, and policymakers. To support efforts of fairness and diversity, City Leadership is committed to incorporating equity and inclusion into our work by supporting staff and community partners. We are committed to promoting transparency by publishing updated demographic information for employees, including workforce diversity data and pay by race and gender.
The City of Long Beach will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You are not required to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until you receive a conditional job offer. If the City of Long Beach has concerns about a conviction that is directly related to the job after making a conditional job offer and conducting a background check, you will have the opportunity to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide evidence to mitigate concerns, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting
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Employee Benefits
The City of Long Beach offers its employees opportunities to grow personally and professionally. As a permanent employee, you are eligible to receive fringe benefits that include:
• Medical and Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Retirement Plan (P.E.R.S.)
• Paid Vacation, Personal Holidays and Sick Leave
• Deferred Compensation
• Credit Union Membership
• Free Bus Transportation (Long Beach Transit)
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Free Employee Parking
• Paid Parental Leave*
*Paid Parental Leave - after six (6) months of City employment; up to 30 calendar days (160 hours/192 hours
for sworn platoon) of PPL, taken in full-day increments, in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster
placement of a child, up to the age of seventeen (17).
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INSTRUCTIONS: The purpose of these supplemental questions is to derive more specific information about the qualifications of applicants for this position. Applicants must clearly demonstrate their qualifying experience. These questions will serve as the basis for qualifying candidates for advancement into the selection process. Do you understand the information in the statement above?

• Yes
• No

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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Have you graduated from an accredited college or university with a Master's Degree in Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, or a closely related field?Program management experience in a public agency beyond the minimum requirements may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis.

• Yes. I have a Master's Degree in Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, or a closely related field.
• No. I do not have a Master's Degree in Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, or a closely related field.
• I do not have the required education but I have program management experience in a public agency beyond the minimum requirements that can be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis.

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I understand that if qualifying with a college or university degree, I must attach proof of education such as a transcripts or copy of degree.

• Yes
• No

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Do you have one (1) year of professional experience providing mental health support or care coordination for a social or human services program?

• Yes. I have one (1) year of professional experience providing mental health support or care coordination for a social or human services program.
• No, I do not have one (1) year of professional experience providing mental health support or care coordination for a social or human services program.

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Are you a Licensed Clinical Social Worker or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist? *Certification required

• Yes
• No

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Do you have a valid motor vehicle operator license?

• Yes
• No

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DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: Do you have experience with homeless services program delivery and or development?

• Yes
• No

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In 200 words or less, please describe your experience with homeless services program delivery and or development.
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Are you willing and able to work evenings, nights, weekends, holidays, and on-call during emergencies as needed?

• Yes
• No

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Please select the language(s) you are proficient in:

• English
• Khmer
• Spanish
• Tagalog
• Vietnamese
• Other

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If you selected "Other" for languages you are proficient in, please indicate those languages here:
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REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS NOTICE: I understand that required documents, such as resumes, cover letters, degrees, transcripts, certificates, or licenses, must be uploaded to my online application in PDF format at the time of filing. I also understand that any proofs submitted must contain either my name or other identifying characteristic on the form, that proof of education for academic degrees must indicate degree conferral, and that proof of education for degrees or units outside the United States must include proof of educational equivalency.

• Yes
• No

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Applicants who do not meet the minimum requirements to file, including submission of all required attachments, will not be considered. The application process for this position requires that you attach: (1) a cover letter, (2) a resume, (3) proof of education (if qualifying with degree), and (4) Licensed Clinical Social Worker or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist CertificationDid you attach all of the required attachments?

• Yes
• No

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CERTIFICATION STATEMENT: I hereby certify that all information provided in my online application, including the Supplemental Questionnaire, is true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I acknowledge that the department may contact my current and past employers or educators to verify the information that I have provided in my application. I understand that any falsification or omission of material facts disqualifies me from further consideration for this recruitment. To certify the above statement, please type your full name below.
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