Community Service Aide II Bilingual (English/Spanish) Required, Salinas, California

Position Description

A Drug-Free Workplace

Invites your interest for the position of

Community Service Aide II

Bilingual (English/Spanish) Required

$3,175 - $4,336 per month

Final Filing Deadline: Monday, April 3, 2023

Exam #23/60P21/03MG

The County of Monterey Health Department's Public Health Bureau has an opening for one (1) full-time bilingual Community Service Aide II (CSA II) position in the Maternal, Child, and Adolescent Health (MCAH) program.

The MCAH Home Visiting Program is committed to serving women, children, teens, and their families in Monterey County by improving access to comprehensive, quality health care, and focusing on prevention and early intervention strategies. The program partners individuals with a registered nurse case manager who will conduct site visits with clients in their home and/or in the community. The CSA II will provide English/Spanish language interpretation to explain basic services, support client needs, and to ensure appropriate service delivery that is both culturally sensitive and patient centered.

The Eligible List established by this recruitment process may be used County-wide to fill current and future vacancies on a regular full-time, part-time, or temporary basis.

Incumbents appointed at the lower level of the career series may be promoted up to the higher level of the career series subject to their meeting the employment standards for the higher class and a recommendation for their promotion by the appointing authority .
Examples of Duties

• Keep records and maintain files.
• When not assigned to assist in a clinic, incumbents of this class recruit new patients, explain basic services provided by the program.
• Refer patients to location of appropriate medical or social service agencies.
• Perform routine patient follow-up on those new to service or clinic and those who failed to keep appointments, or as directed by other higher rated personnel.
• May translate or interpret from one language to another.
• Arrange transportation of patients to and from clinics.
• Under close supervision, and after appropriate training, to perform various duties such as schedule appointments, obtain patient intake information, greet and assist patients in filling out forms.
• Distribute supplies.
• Dispense non-prescription medicine or health aids.

To view the complete classification description, please visit the County of Monterey website: Community Service Aide II

THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE

Will have proven track record demonstrating the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:

Skill and Ability to:

• Read, write, follow instructions, and complete work assignments.
• Perform a variety of assignments.
• Establish and maintain a cooperative working relationship with others.
• Successfully perform duties described above.

Examples of Experience/Education/Training

Any combination of training, education and/or experience which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities and required conditions of employment listed above is qualifying.

Additional Information

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

As a condition of employment, the incumbent will be required to:

• Possess and maintain a valid California Class C driver's license at the time of appointment.
  
• Be available to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and during times of disaster and/or emergency.
• Successfully complete a background check to include fingerprinting.
• Possess oral and written Spanish language proficiency.

BENEFITS:

The County of Monterey offers an excellent benefits package. Please visit our website to view the Unit J Benefit Summary Sheet . This information is not legally binding, nor does it serve as a contract. The benefits listed in the Monterey County Personnel Policies and Practices Resolution or Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) prevail over this listing.

COVID-19:

On July 30, 2021, the County of Monterey Board of Supervisors took action to mandate COVID-19 vaccination for all employees to include new hires. The vaccination requirement is in accordance with Section 25 of the County of Monterey Emergency Response Manual and COVID-19 Prevention Program Link . Applicants who accept employment with the County of Monterey, will be required to be fully vaccinated. However, individuals may request medical or religious exemptions and will be required to complete the appropriate request and certification forms for review and approval no later than their start date. Medical / Religion .

NOTES:

• As a condition of employment, prospective employees may be required to submit to a background review which may include a review of information concerning present and/or prior employment, driving record, and record of any criminal convictions.
• Employment is contingent upon acceptable documentation verifying identity and authorization for employment in the U.S.; a list of acceptable documents is available on the USCIS Form I-9.
• If you are hired into this classification in a temporary position, your rate of pay will be hourly, and you will not be eligible for the benefits listed in the summary.

Application and Selection Procedures

Apply On-Line at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/montereycounty

by Monday, April 3, 2023, 11:59 PM(PST)

or

Hard copy applications may be obtained from and submitted during normal business hours,

Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM by contacting:

County of Monterey Health Department

Human Resources Division

1270 Natividad Road

Salinas, CA 93906

Phone: 831-755-4519 Fax: 831-775-8015

The selection process is tentative, and applicants will be notified if changes are made. To assess applicants' possession of required qualifications, the examination process may include an oral examination, pre-examination exercises, performance examination, and/or written examination. The competitive examination process includes submittal of required application materials. A complete application package will include:

• Monterey County Employment Application form
• Responses to the Supplemental Questions

Applicants who fail to provide all required materials by the final filing deadline will not be considered. Resumes, cover letters, letters of interest, and other correspondence will not be accepted as a substitute for required application materials. All required application materials will be competitively evaluated. Those applicants that are determined to be the most appropriately qualified will be invited to participate further in the selection process.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

Monterey County is a drug-free workplace and an equal opportunity employer. The County seeks candidates who can make contributions in an environment of cultural and ethnic diversity. Monterey County is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact Monica Gutierrez, Senior Personnel Analyst, at (831) 796-1276, or GutierrezMJ@co.monterey.ca.us

Closing Date/Time: 4/3/2023 11:59 PM Pacific