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Form of workThe County of Riverside Temporary Assignment Program is currently generating a pool of qualified candidates to fill current and future vacancies for our Children Services (Harmony Haven) in Beaumont, California.
All applicants for positions at Harmony Haven Children's and Youth Center must meet the age requirement of at least 21 years of age as required by the Transitional Shelter Care Facility Operating Standards by the California Department of Social Services. Applicants who are under 21 years of age are not eligible for positions within Harmony Haven but may be eligible for positions in other divisions or departments.
The incumbents will be supervising children awaiting placement, incumbents may be required to drive (i.e., transport them to medical appointments, school, place children in foster homes, etc.). When onsite, incumbents will supervise children, ensuring their safety, and will perform other duties (i.e., supervise children while they eat, warm up food, clean spills, or assist with organizing child's room). With the need to travel throughout the County of Riverside. County vehicle will be provided and/or mileage reimbursement.
Children Services Division is currently looking for candidates to fill the following shifts:
-Monday-Friday 11:00 p.m. - 8:00 a.m. (graveyard)
-Friday-Sunday Night Shift 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 a.m. (4 floating hours)
-Friday-Sunday Day Shift 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. (4 floating hours)
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Establish and assist in maintaining effective lines of communication between the department, community, customers, and/or the public; provide feedback, both verbally and in writing to appropriate professional staff members regarding the community, customers, and/or the public response to program services.
Conduct meetings to provide information to individuals regarding problems they are experiencing; interview customers and/or the public to gather basic information; assist the public and customers with completing necessary forms and paperwork.
Track and log appropriate information (e.g., individuals contacted, services provided, participant information, and/or resources utilized).
Observe customer behavior, provide basic assessments. Supervise the behavior and conduct of minors in various situations; determine potential or imminent risk to the safety of the minors and update supervisor.
Help the community, customers, and/or the public understand policies and procedures.
Service youth and dependent adults to ensure they have the proper medication; food is available and consumed; guide customers to maintain good hygiene and self-care.
Monitor and report to professional staff on client and/or the public progress and adherence to rules of established agreements, responses, and interactions during approved family visitations. Identify and report problem situations to professional staff;
Log appropriate information and progress reports.
Schedule appointments for services and refer customers and/or the public to other agencies when appropriate.
Coordinate necessary transportation for customers and/or the public; assist professional staff with customer transports.
Perform computer inquiries and records checks on customers and/or the public.
Initiate and compose correspondence; compile a variety of narrative reports;.
Review register of action; track cases to remind professional staff of cases needing progress reports; maintain and update files.
Assist in coordinating community events including scheduling, outreach and logistics; maintain and update records related to participation, outcome and public feedback.
OPTION I
Education: Bachelor's Degree.
OPTION II
Experience: Two years of experience performing client directed services in either a social service, healthcare, or mental health agency/organization
OPTION III
Education: Completion of 30 semester or 45 quarter units from an accredited college or university, preferably with coursework in behavioral or social sciences, or a related field to the assignment.
Experience: Two year of full-time experience performing customer direct contact
OPTION IV
Experience: Four years experience performing customer direct contact
License: Possession of a valid California Driver's License is required.
Children Services Division desires candidates who possess one of the following:
- Bachelor Degree
- Child Development Teaching Permit
- Completion of 12 semester units of Early Childhood Education, Adolescent Development, Foster and Kinship Care Education, or Psychology and have completed at least 100 hours of on-the-job experience working with youth.
- Have a valid certificate as an Alcohol Counselor, Drug Counselor or Alcohol and Drug Counselor, and have completed at least 100 hours of on-the-job experience working with youth.
- Relevant life experience in the child welfare, mental health, or juvenile justice systems as a consumer, mentor, or caregiver, or have life experience with children who have experienced high levels of trauma, or other relevant experience as determined by the department.
All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of both a pre-employment physical exam, including a drug/alcohol test, and a criminal background investigation, which involves fingerprinting. (A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the applicant from County employment.)Veterans' Preference
The County has a Veterans Preference Policy. Upload a copy of your (or your spouse's) Member-4 Form DD-214 (or NGB-22) indicating dates of service, and a copy of your spouse's letter of disability (if applicable) with your application. For privacy reasons, it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans' preference.
See the policy here: https://rivcocob.org/sites/g/files/aldnop311/files/migrated/wp-content-uploads-2018-07-C-3-Veterans-Preference-Program.pdf
Other Requirements:
License/Certificate: Possession of a valid California Driver's License will be required.
What's Next?
This recruitment is open to all applicants.
BASED ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED, THIS POSTING MAY CLOSE WITHOUT NOTICE.
For specific questions regarding this position, contact Cindy Mendez at cmendez@rivco.org.
Employment Type: Temporary
