Human Services Program Specialist-Department Promotional-DHS - Bakersfield, United States - Kern County, CA

Description

Salary : $7, $8,628.40 Monthly

Location : Bakersfield, CA

Job Type: Full time

Job Number: 9365

Department: DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES

Opening Date: 05/06/2024

Closing Date: 5/10/2024 5:00 PM Pacific

Position Information

This is a Department Promotional Examination and is open only to current eligible employees of the Kern County Department of Human Services who have successfully completed their initial probationary period and received an overall rating of standard or better on the last employee performance report.

Examinations:
Oral Exam (Weight 100%): Will be conducted for the purpose of appraising the applicant's training, education, experience, interest and personal fitness for the position.

The Human Resources Division may conduct an appraisal of application materials should there be an insufficient number of candidates to warrant an oral exam.

Applicants must attain at least a 70% score on each phase of the examination process.
Minimum Qualifications / Employment Standards:
Completion of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university AND one (1) year of experience performing supervisory or professional administrative work in a public, private or nonprofit social services agency.
Additional Requirements:
Some assignments may require two (2) years of child welfare social services work experience.

Possession of a Class C California driver's license is required upon appointment.
Please ensure applicable materials are attached to your application. If you are unable to attach application materials to your application, you may deliver a copy to the Human Resources Division at 1115 Truxtun Ave. First Floor, Bakersfield, CA 93301 email or fax to

Full Job Description for Human Services Program Specialist

This position works within the Kern County Human Services Department. For more information about the department, please view their website here.
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Additional Information

Examination components for promotional testing will be administered during the scheduled dates/times/locations without exception.

Admittance to the examination will require a valid government issued photograph identification. Applicants who are unable to present proper identification must make arrangements with the Human Resources Division prior to the test date.

A background check may be conducted for this classification.

Following an offer of employment, you may be required to submit to post offer medical and drug screening tests at County expense.

This examination will establish an eligible list from which immediate appointment(s) will be made. Other permanent and temporary appointments will be made as needed. Successful candidates will remain on the eligible list for a period of twelve-months, unless specified otherwise by the Civil Service Commission.

For more information regarding Kern County's recruitment process, please see our .

Kern County is an ADA compliant and an equal opportunity employer and encourages all qualified individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply.

Kern County Employee Benefits

*As a regular or provisional employee of Kern County, working twenty (20) hours or more per week, you are presently eligible for the following benefits as described below:

: (Medical/Dental/Vision): Kern County offers five affordable medical options. Kern Legacy Health Plans are medical and prescription health plan options administered directly by the County of Kern. Kaiser Permanente is also an option. Employees may also choose from two dental plans; Liberty Dental PPO or HMO. The vision coverage is provided through Vision Service Plan (VSP).

: Kern County Employees' Retirement Association (KCERA). This Section 401 (a) defined benefit retirement plan requires employer and employee contribution and pays retired employees a pension based on salary, years of service, and age upon retirement.

: This section 457 plan allows employees to contribute on a pre-tax basis to a supplemental retirement account which is then paid out to them when they retire.

Note: Both Kern County and the employee contribute to Social Security and Medicare as follows:

• The County of Kern withholds 6.2% for Social Security (FICA1) and 1.45% for Medicare (FICA2) from employee's payroll warrants
• The County matches the employee's 6.2% for Social Security and 1.45% for Medicare

: EAP is available to help you take control of your life

: Chimienti & Associates (Administrator) offers the following voluntary benefits and can be deducted on a pre-tax bases: Short Term Disability Coverage, Accident Plan, Cancer Plan and a Flexible Spending Account.

Paid Holiday Leave: 12 set days (per calendar year)

01

I certify I have one(1) year experience performing supervisory or professional administrative work in a public, private, or nonprofit social service agency.

• Yes
• No

02

List the social services agency and your job title from which the supervisory or professional administrative work experience was acquired (See number 1 above):

03

I certify I have two(2) years of Child Welfare Social Services experience.

• Yes
• No

04

List the social services agency and your job title which the Child Welfare Social Services work experience was acquired (See number 3 above):

05

I possess a valid Class C California Driver's License.

• Yes
• No

06

All applicable diploma(s), transcripts, licenses, and/or certificates must be attached with your application. I have submitted copies of all applicable diploma(s), transcripts, licenses, and/or certificates with my application. (Failure to attach required supplemental materials will result in the rejection of application.)

• Yes
• No

07

I have successfully completed my initial 6 month probationary period as an employee of Kern County (temporary and extra help time is not qualifying). A "no" response is disqualifying - refer to Civil Service Rule

• Yes
• No

08

I had an overall rating of Standard or better on my last performance appraisal. A "no" response is disqualifying - refer to Civil Service Rule

• Yes
• No

09

Have you for any reason separated from County employment (layoff, voluntary or involuntary resignation) and gained re-employment within the last six months? A "yes" response is disqualifying - refer to Civil Service Rule and County Ordinance A & B.

• Yes
• No

10

I understand that this is a competitive examination. I agree that I will not discuss the content or nature of any component for this examination, in general or specific terms, with anyone until the examination process is completed for all candidates.

• Yes
• No

11

I understand the unauthorized disclosure of examination material is a violation of Civil Service Rules and can result in my disqualification, by the Civil Service Commission, from this examination and future examinations with the County of Kern.

• Yes
• No

12

I was appointed to my present classification and level on (date):

Required Question