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APPLICATION RECEIPT DEADLINE: April 23, 2004
(Postmarks Not Accepted)
SALARY: $2,670 - $3,290 per month
Employees with Satisfactory performance, who start at the first step of this classification, may receive wage increases after the first six months of service. Future increases may occur at one-year intervals up to the maximum salary.
BENEFITS: The Nevada-Sierra Regional In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) Public Authority is an independent public agency, and a separate entity from the County of Nevada. The Public Authority values its employees and offers regular employees an excellent benefit package including contributions to the California Public Employees Retirement System (CaIPERS). Employee benefits include a package of industry-competitive benefits for basic health, life and related insurance programs. Ten paid holidays, ten paid sick days and ten vacation days are included in the benefit package.
DEFINITION: Under supervision of the Executive Director and the Truckee Registry Manager, performs routine administrative and technical work for the Public Authority, implements policies and procedures related to the Regional Public Authority IHSS provider registry, including registry database management; implements policies and procedures related to IHSS provider and consumer training and support services; and assists with receptionist and clerical tasks. Incumbents collect IHSS consumer and provider data to determine needs; interview providers to determine skill levels and qualifications to match with consumers. Requires local travel 2 to 3 times per week.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES (Illustrative Only):
· Recruits IHSS providers for the registry, assists providers with registry application and intake process, checks provider references and background, conducts provider orientations and monitors provider follow-up;
· Conducts consumer intake for the purposes of referral, generates a list of providers for consumers and conducts consumer follow-up;
· Manages/maintains computerized provider registry relational database;
· Recruits trainees for IHSS independent provider training;
· Plans, coordinates, conducts and monitors consumer and provider training activities, including provision of training on appropriate techniques of providing personal care, use of adaptive equipment, etc.;
· Provides consumer and provider support services, including conflict resolution;
· Prepares, compiles or assists in the preparation of narrative and statistical reports;
· Organizes and maintains various Public Authority registry and training records and files;
· Travels to locations throughout Nevada, Plumas and Sierra counties to provide consumer/provider training and support services. There will be occasional travel outside this region.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Knowledge of:
· Job development, employee recruitment, interviewing, screening, orientation and training techniques and practices;
· Computer relational database applications;
· Computer software and applications including word processing, and spreadsheet;
· Home-care industry and personal assistant registries;
· Elderly and people with disabilities adult in-home-assistance needs and issues;
· Appropriate techniques of providing personal care, use of adaptive equipment, etc.;
· Conflict resolution techniques;
· Principles and practices of interviewing to obtain information;
· Techniques for problem solving and effective consumer/-provider service;
· Research methods and techniques;
· English usage, spelling, punctuation and grammar; and arithmetic, basic mathematical calculations and statistics and statistical methods;
· Modern office procedures, methods and computer equipment.
Skill in:
· Recruiting, interviewing, screening, orientation, training and referral of IHSS / Public Authority Registry Independent Providers;
· Manage/maintain computerized IHSS provider registry relational database;
· Perform independent research in carrying out administrative and technical duties;
· Collect, compile, analyze and present a variety of data in a meaningful way;
· Develop and implement various data collection and reporting systems;
· Assist in program planning and development;
· Read, understand and interpret complex written policies, procedures and training and agency materials;
· Learn IHSS and Public Authority laws and regulations;
· Obtain information through interview; handle multiple project assignments; and deal courteously with the public;
· Type at a speed necessary for successful job performance;
· Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Education and Experience: A typical way of gaining the knowledge and skills outlined above is: equivalent to an Associate of Arts degree with major coursework in social work, vocational rehabilitation, human resources management, health or closely related field and two years experience performing social work, vocational rehabilitation, human resources management, in-home provider registry, or clerical or technical experience preferably in the subject area of direct-consumer service support in a health or public agency setting. Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education up to one year. Bilingual skills desired. Experience working with seniors and people with disabilities desired.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS: Mobility and manual dexterity to work in a standard office environment, use standard office equipment and attend off-site meetings; speech and hearing to communicate in person and by telephone; vision to read handwritten and printed materials and a computer screen. Accommodations may be made for some physical demands for otherwise qualified individuals who require and request such accommodations.
SELECTION PROCESS: All applications will be reviewed by a preliminary screening committee. Applicants who pass the screening will be invited to appear before an oral examination board, which will evaluate education, experience and personal qualifications of job applicants. Appointment will be based upon the results of a personal interview by the hiring department. NOTE: The screening process can take up to 3 weeks. All applicants will be notified of the final decision by mail.
NONDISCRIMINATION POLICY: The Nevada-Sierra Regional IHSS Public Authority policy prohibits discrimination in employment or in the provision of services because of race, color, ancestry, religious creed, national origin, sex, physical disability (including AIDS), medical condition (cancer related), age (over 40), marital status or sexual orientation. People with disabilities, women and minorities are encouraged to apply for employment. We will give fair consideration to all applicants, including persons with disabilities capable of performing the essential functions of the job with reasonable accommodation. Please contact the Nevada-Sierra Regional IHSS office directly to request accommodation in the examination/interview process.
FOR APPLICATION INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT Nevada-Sierra Regional IHSS Public Authority office at 350 Crown Point Circle, Suite 115, Grass Valley, CA 95945 (530) 274-5601.
COPIES OF DEGREES, TRANSCRIPTS, CERTIFICATES OR LICENSES LISTED ON EMPLOYMENT APPLICATIONS MUST BE ATTACHED TO THE APPLICATION. Any documents submitted in the application process, including copies of job applications will not be returned. Resumes attached to a completed application are welcome, but they will not be considered in lieu of a completed application. In accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, any person hired by the Nevada-Sierra Regional IHSS Public Authority must produce certain documents establishing his/her identity and right to work. In addition, the law requires any person who is hired to attest, under penalty of perjury, to his/her employment eligibility on a form prepared by the U.S. Department of Justice.
Thank you for your interest in employment with the Nevada-Sierra Regional IHSS Public Authority. The Public Authority is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, or sexual orientation, physical disability (including AIDS), medical condition (cancer related), age (over 40), or marital status. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply for employment. We will give fair consideration to all applicants, including persons with disabilities capable of performing the essential functions of the job with reasonable accommodation. Please contact the Nevada-Sierra Regional IHSS Public Authority at (530) 274-5601 at least 5 working days before a scheduled examination if you require accommodation in the examination process. Medical disability verification may be required prior to accommodation.
Applications should be mailed to the following:
Nevada-Sierra Regional IHSS Public Authority
350 Crown Point Circle, Suite 115
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 274-5601
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