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Languages
- Spanish (Required)
- English (Required)
- Bilingual (Required)
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Pay
- $32.57 – $39.19 an hour
Job type
- Full-time
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JOB
At 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.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Currently, there is one (1) full-time Support Service Worker I, Bilingual Assignment vacancy in the Health and Human Services Department, Public Assistance and Employment and Training Branch, CalWORKs Welfare to Work Program and CalWORKs Housing Support Program.The Support Service Worker I Bilingual (SSWI) is responsible for assisting families receiving CalWORKs public assistance benefits and referred for or approved for the Housing Support Program (HSP). Many of whom are monolingual Spanish clients. The SSWI assists clients by completing and/or reviewing referrals and determining eligibility for HSP. Providing referrals to community agencies, and conducting outreach at Marin County community agencies, and at times various public events. The SSWI must work closely with the HSP service contractor; providing guidelines, attending site visits and monitoring contract obligations and follow up if there are corrections. The SSWI is responsible for maintaining case records and keeping data in compliance with applicable federal, state and local regulations. The SSWI works independently as well as collaboratively with other staff as a part of a larger case management team.Bilingual Testing: Bilingual Testing/Certification: The successful candidate must possess bilingual skills and must demonstrate proficiency in both Spanish and English prior to appointment. A bilingual proficiency exam will be administered to ensure the candidates possess the appropriate skill level to meet the requirements.Hybrid Schedule: The Health and Human Services Department has embraced a hybrid work schedule that considers that some duties of this position may be performed remotely. However, the successful candidate must be able to report to County facilities for meetings, work assignments, and/or disaster service work upon short notice, as needed and deemed appropriate. During the initial probationary period, the successful candidate may be required to work primarily onsite before establishing a hybrid work schedule.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
All applicants will receive email notifications regarding their status in the recruitment process. Please be sure to check your spam settings to allow our emails to reach you. You may also log into your governmentjobs.com account to view these emails.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 may 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.LiveScan: SPECIAL REQUIREMENTSCandidates 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. Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: If you have questions regarding equal employment opportunities, please contact Roger Crawford, Equal Employment Opportunity Director, at 415-473-2095. If you have questions concerning this position announcement, please contact Ivana Vande Zande at ivana.vandezande@marincounty.gov.
