Employment Resources Specialist Supervisor (Bilingual-Spanish)

"Promoting Healthy Tomorrows"

The Health and Social Services Department's responsibilities include providing health, mental health, substance abuse and social services to the community as well as administering federal, state and local public assistance programs.

The Employment and Eligibility Services Division assists citizens to become more independent and productive through programs designed to reduce dependency on welfare and promote personal responsibility. Also, it provides eligibility determination and benefit issuance for customers who apply for various public assistance benefits.

Employment Resources Specialist Supervisors under direction, plan, organize, direct, and supervise the work of a staff engaged in integrated case management involving the determination of eligibility and granting of public assistance benefits and providing employment services, in accordance with established policies and procedures.

To review the full job description which includes examples of duties, please visit http://www.solanocounty.com/civicax/filebank/blobdload.aspx?blobid=15787

The eligible list established from this recruitment will be used to fill part-time and full-time regular, limited-term or extra-help positions as vacancies occur or the need arises. You must be bilingual (Spanish) to qualify for this recruitment.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

3. Three years of professional casework experience performing publicly funded vocational guidance services, employment counseling or placement work including one year of lead or supervisory experience or training in a social services program.

AND

Education:
Completion of any combination of 60 semester, 80 quarter units, or 90 continuing education credits including the equivalent of 30 semester units, 40 quarter units or 45 continuing education credits preferably in behavioral science, sociology, psychology, counseling, vocational guidance or any coursework related to the granting of public assistance benefits or provision of employment services. This required coursework may be obtained through colleges, universities, university extension, business school, or employer provided career development training. A continuing education unit is equivalent to point sixty (.60) semester units.

A bachelor’s degree in a behavioral science or a related field may be substituted for one year of the required experience except for the lead or supervisory experience.

Possession of a valid California Class C Drivers License may be required at the time of appointment.

Selectees for employment must as a condition of employment sign a statement agreeing to comply with Section 11166 of the California Penal Code relating to child abuse reporting.

All applicants must submit a copy of their college diploma (verifying the degree, date earned and area of specialization) or official/unofficial transcripts (verifying the courses and units completed) by the final filing date. Candidates who fail to submit their diploma or transcripts (if required) by the final filing date will be disqualified from the recruitment.

PLEASE NOTE: Candidates who attended a college or university that is accredited by a foreign or non-U.S. accrediting agency must have their educational units evaluated by an educational evaluation service. The result must be submitted to the Human Resources Department no later than the close of the recruitment. Please contact the local college or university to learn where this service can be obtained.

In addition to uploading attachments when applying online, candidates may submit documents in-person or by mail at Solano County Department of Human Resources 675 Texas Street, Suite 1800, Fairfield CA 94533, or by fax to (707) 784-3424. When submitting documents in-person, by mail or by fax, include the recruitment title (e.g., Office Assistant II) and the recruitment number (e.g., 12-123456-01).

Acknowledgement of Job Description

__ Yes, by checking this box, I understand that the complete job description that details the duties and responsibilities for this position can be found on the Solano County Human Resources website. I have reviewed the job description in preparation for applying for this position. 

To be eligible, applicants must have served at least 181 consecutive days of active duty in the Armed Forces of the United States and have received either an honorable discharge or a general discharge under honorable conditions. A copy of the DD214, showing discharge type, must be received in the Human Resources Department by the final filing date. Veteran applicants for initial County employment with an honorable or general discharge under honorable conditions shall have five (5) points added to their combined score. Disabled veterans (rated at not less than 30% disability) shall have ten (10) points added to their combined score. Veteran preference points will only be added to passing scores in competitive open examinations.

It is the policy of Solano County that all employment decisions and personnel policies will be applied equally to all County employees and applicants and be based upon the needs of County service, job related merit, and ability to perform the job.

APPLICANTS WITH DISABILITIES: Qualified individuals with a disability, who are able to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, and need special testing arrangements must contact the Solano County Human Resources Department at (707)784-6170 to obtain a Request for Testing Accommodation by Applicants with Disabilities Form. This form must be received in the Human Resources Department by the final filing date or for open until filled or open and continuous recruitments, within five (5) working days from the application submittal date, unless otherwise specified in the job announcement. Applicants will be contacted to discuss the specifics of the request.

Located 45 miles northeast of San Francisco and 45 miles southwest of Sacramento, Solano County is home to rolling hills, waterfronts and fertile farmland.

Solano offers a blend of agriculture, corporate business, cultural venues, festivals and events, and provides residents with many recreation and entertainment choices. The County is also home to Travis Air Force Base.

With its strategic location, affordable housing, natural resources, responsibile land use planning, and attactive quality of life, Solano County is a great place to live, learn, work and play.

County Population (January 2012): 413,786

The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provision contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice. 

SOLANO COUNTY IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER