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Form of workAt the County of Marin, our employees overwhelmingly report feeling their work is meaningful, they like the work they do, and they are proud to tell people "I work for the County of Marin." Discover more about us, our values and our organizational culture here. Read on to find out more about this opportunity:
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES:
At Health & Human Services, we serve our community through the values of support, unity, trust and excellence with one common goal: to promote and protect the health, well-being, safety and self-sufficiency of all in Marin. Join our team of bright, committed, and energetic people who also want to make an impact through public service.
BILINGUAL TESTING/CERTIFICATION:
Successful candidates must demonstrate proficiency in both Spanish and English prior to appointment. If the selected candidate has not taken the test, a bilingual proficiency exam will be administered to ensure the candidate possesses the appropriate skill level to meet the requirements.
Our Highly Qualified Candidate:
The ideal candidate for a WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counselor is organized, reliable, punctual, accurate, and able to work independently. This person has demonstrated competence in the areas of computer skills and record keeping. The ideal candidate is confident and experienced working with families from diverse cultural backgrounds, demonstrating the ability to work respectfully with professional integrity, and non-judgmentally with WIC participants, WIC staff, and medical professionals. The ideal candidate possesses excellent verbal and written communication skills, good time management, and is self-directed. The ideal candidate is enthusiastic about supporting other women to reach their breastfeeding goals and is, or has been, a WIC participant.
We recognize your time is valuable, so please note that you must have at least the following required Minimum Qualifications in order to be considered for this position:
Minimum of six months of experience breastfeeding a child and current or past participation in a WIC Program.
Certificates and Licenses
This job class requires travel between various County and business-related locations. Employees who drive on County business to carry out job-related duties must possess a valid California driver's license for the class of vehicle driven and meet automobile insurability requirements of the County, including review of a recent DMV history. If a driver's license is required, at the time of the selection interview by the appointing authority, applicants will have to furnish a recent DMV driving record.
For more detailed information about this classification, including the minimum qualifications, please click here: WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counselor class specification.
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TESTING AND ELIGIBLE LIST:
Depending on the number of qualified applications received, the examination may consist of a highly qualified review, application screening, online assessment, written examination, oral examination, performance examination, or any combination to determine which candidates' names will be placed on the eligible list.
The eligible list established from this recruitment will be used to fill the current vacancy and any future vacancies for open, fixed-term, full-time or part-time positions which may occur while the list remains active.
Because this recruitment is Open and Continuous, applicants are encouraged to submit completed applications as soon as possible. The filing period for an Open and Continuous recruitment may be closed at any time.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Candidates selected are subject to fingerprinting by the Sheriff's Department and must pass a Department of Justice LiveScan background check prior to appointment.
DISASTER SERVICE WORKERS:
All County of Marin employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.
