Instructional Assistant Part Time
Activity Center-Behavioral Health Services
Recruitment #0113-RS2060-TM
Approximate Salary | $12.88/hour |
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Closing Date | 2/1/2013 11:59:00 PM |
Employment Type |
Part-Time
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Analyst | Holly Trieu |
Introduction
This recruitment is being conducted to fill two part time positions in the Activity Center for Behavioral Health Services.
Position type: 2 part time positions
Schedule: 8:15 am - 2:30 pm Monday through Friday
Department: Behavioral Health Services Adult Day Program
Location: 1658 S. Airport Way Stockton, Ca 95206 (in San Joaquin county fairgrounds)
The Adult Day Program is seeking an experienced individual with experience preferably with Adults with developmental disabilities in any of the following:
- Residential
- Day/vocational program
- Alzheimer’s/dementia care facility
- Psych technician
The ideal candidate will have knowledge of the local community/public opportunities and be able to accept and appropriately deal with challenging situations. The position may transport clients/consumers of the program therefore a clean DMV is required. Candidates with a class B driver's license are encourage to apply.
Upon further review of the applications Human Resources may screen the candidates pool further using the following preferential criteria:
Experience: Paid or volunteer experience with adults with developmental disabilities in an adult day treatment program.
TYPICAL DUTIES
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Note: Supplemental application must be submitted with employment application.
Experience: Six months working with individuals in a structured day care, educational, residential or vocational training setting. Upon further review of the applications Human Resources may screen the candidates pool further using the following preferential criteria: Experience: Paid or volunteer experience with adults with developmental disabilities in an adult day treatment program.
Substitution: One year of college (30 semester units) with major coursework in the social sciences may be substituted for the required experience.
License: Possession of a valid California driver's license. Positions may transport consumers and may require a clean driving record.
Special Requirement: Candidates must meet health screening and criminal background clearance requirements established by the State of California. Candidates may be required to obtain and/or maintain valid certificates for first aid and CPR. Candidates must meet experience and/or education requirements for adult day program direct service provider as contained in California State regulations, including Title 22 and Title 17.
KNOWLEDGE
Basic fundamentals of human behavior including developmental disability: basic social and community standards; language mechanics; basic principles and practices of group supervision and training.
ABILITY
Communicate with developmentally disabled adults; learn to instruct, guide, and supervise developmentally disabled adults; accept and appropriately deal with unconventional client behavior; read and understand technical material; communicate effectively both orally and in writing; learn the characteristics, problems and needs of the developmentally disabled and the principles, practices and tools for working with the developmentally disabled; deal frankly with human functional and physical problems and questions; react quickly and effectively to crisis situations; write file notes; use a computer to perform basic word processing, depending on assignment; establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, families, staff, and other officials and agencies.
PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS
Mobility-Constant walking; occasional driving; regular bending, stooping, and kneeling; operation of a data entry device. Lifting-Frequent lifting of less than 5 to 30 pounds; Visual Requirements-Constant overall vision, eye-hand coordination; frequent color perception, reading/close-up work, field of vision/peripheral; Dexterity-Occasional writing; frequent holding, reaching, grasping, and repetitive motion; Hearing/Talking-Constant hearing normal speech, talking in person, talking on the telephone; frequent hearing on the telephone; Emotional/Psychological Factors-Constant public contact, decision making, concentration; occasional exposure to trauma; Environmental Conditions-Occasional exposure to noise; occasional exposure to dirt, dust, smoke, cold/heat (indoor and outdoor).
BENEFITS
Selection Procedures
Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are either referred to the hiring department for further selection.
Testing Accommodation: Candidates who require testing accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) must call Human Resources Division at (209) 468-3370 prior to the examination date.
Physical Exam: Some classifications require physical examinations. Final appointment cannot be made until the eligible has passed the physical examination. The County pays for physical examinations administered in its medical facilities.
Employment of Relatives: Applicants who are relatives of employees in a department within the 3rd degree of relationship, (parent, child, grandparent, grandchild or sibling) either by blood or marriage, may not be appointed, promoted, transferred into or within the department when:
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They are related to the Appointing Authority, or
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The employment would result in one of them supervising the work of the other
Department Heads may establish additional limitations on the hiring of relatives by departmental rule.
Proof of Eligibility: If you are offered a job, you will be required to provide proof of U.S. citizenship or other documents that establish your eligibility to be employed in the U.S.
HOW TO APPLY
Apply Online:
www.sjgov.org/hr
By mail or in person:
San Joaquin County Human Resources
44 N. San Joaquin Street Suite 330
Stockton, Ca 95202
Office hours:
Monday – Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm; excluding holidays.
Phone: (209) 468-3370
Job Line:
For current employment opportunities please call our 24-hour job line at (209) 468-3377.
When a final filing date is indicated, applications must be filed with the Human Resources Division before 5:00 p.m. or postmarked by the final filing date. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application. Applications sent through county inter-office mail, which are not received by the final filing date, will not be accepted. (The County assumes no responsibility for mailed applications which are not received by the Human Resources Division).
San Joaquin County Substance Abuse Policy: San Joaquin County has adopted a Substance Abuse Policy in compliance with the Federal Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988. This policy is enforced by all San Joaquin County Departments and applies to all San Joaquin County employees.
Equal Opportunity Employer: San Joaquin County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and is committed to providing equal employment to all without regard to age, ancestry, color, creed, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation or belief, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. For more information go to www.sjgov.org/eeo.