Community Mental Health Worker - Extra Help

CURRENT VACANCIES ARE IN THE ADULT SERVICES BRANCHOF THE HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY IN THECRISIS RESIDENTIAL AND RECOVERY CENTER
THESE POSITIONS ARE A ROTATING SHIFT, WHICH COULD INVOLVEWORKING DAY, OVERNIGHT AND HOLIDAY SHIFTS
HIRING INTERVIEWS ARE TENTATIVELY SCHEDULED FOR SEPTEMBER 2021
SKILLS OR EXPERIENCES LISTED UNDER THE IDEAL CANDIDATE STATEMENTMAY ALSO BE USED TO SCREEN APPLICATIONS

FINAL FILING DATE: AUGUST 31, 2021 AT 5:00 PM

SALARY INFORMATION

$15.84 - $20.21 APPROXIMATE HOURLY

ABOUT SHASTA COUNTY

Shasta County offers all of the amenities of the big city while retaining a comfortable small town atmosphere. With its natural beauty, diversified culture, affordable housing, excellent educational system, abundance of recreational opportunities, and excellent quality of life, Shasta County is a great place to live, work, and raise a family.

The Shasta County Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) partners with communities to protect and improve the health and well-being of Shasta County residents. Established in 2006, the HHSA is organized into four branches: Children’s Services, Adult Services, Public Health and Economic Mobility, with a centralized administration. The HHSA promotes optimal health for all. The frail, the abused, the mentally ill and those without resources look to the HHSA for services and resources to meet their basic needs, and to protect their health and safety. This transformation improves efficiency, avoids unnecessary duplication of effort, encourages collaboration among programs and organizes the HHSA’s services to be more responsive to the needs of the public.
Adult Services focuses on issues that affect people eighteen and older. Adult mental health services include outpatient mental health care, 24-hour crisis stabilization services for people at risk of hospitalization, 24-hour crisis residential services, long-term placement services and referrals to local non-profit organizations that provide additional services. This branch also provides Adult Protective Services to follow-up on elder abuse reports. In-Home Supportive Services help those who need assistance with daily activities in order to remain safely in their own homes, and the Public Authority keeps a registry that helps In-Home Supportive Services recipients find a screened caregiver to provide those services. The Public Guardian helps citizens who are unable to manage their personal and financial affairs and may require guardianship or conservatorship. Mental Health Services Act administration is also housed in the Adult Services Branch.
ABOUT THE POSITION
Under supervision and in cooperation with Mental Health professionals and paraprofessionals, to learn to perform a variety of paraprofessional Mental Health and Substance Abuse services in the community or clinic setting, and to perform related work as required.
Current vacancies need to be filled in the Crisis Residential and Recovery Center (CRRC). The CRRC is a 24-hour care facility. Employees must be available to work various shifts and/or holiday and weekends.
Extra help positions are hourly employees that may work up to 900 hours in a fiscal year (July 1-June 30). Benefits are not included.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

The Community Mental Health Worker is a paraprofessional class and is distinguished from licensed and case management personnel in that the Community Mental Health Worker does not assume primary responsibility for Mental Health or Substance Abuse clients. The Community Mental Health Worker performs a variety of less complex functions in the Mental Health Department which do not require the skill and training of a Mental Health professional or case manager.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES

In Crisis Residential and Recovery Center (CRRC), confers with inpatient and/or outpatient professional staff to evaluate needs and problems of clients; assist in scheduling routine and emergency appointments; performs crisis intervention on a regular basis; observes clients in individual and group settings to obtain information regarding basic Mental Health problems and related needs; records basic personal history and information; reviews referrals from other agencies in order to determine appropriate service; makes referrals and provides information to other Mental Health agencies. The CRRC is a 15-bed social rehabilitation center serving clients experiencing a mental health crisis.
Mental Health Clinic AssignmentConfers with inpatient and/or outpatient professional staff to evaluate needs and problems of clients; assist in scheduling routine and emergency appointments; performs crisis counseling on a regular basis; observes clients in individual and group settings to obtain information regarding basic Mental Health problems and related needs; records basic personal history and information; reviews referrals from other agencies in order to determine appropriate service; makes referrals and provides information to other Mental Health agencies. Schools and the Courts: provides related assistance to case manager and professional staff; participates in in-service training activities.
Mental Health Community AssignmentTransports or arranges transportation for various purposes such as to and from doctors and Mental Health appointments; shopping; assists clients to develop skills to enable them to transition into independent living environment; assist clients in learning to use social support programs and resources outside of the Mental Health system; under the direction of a case manager, makes home visits to monitor the level of client functioning; works as member of a treatment team to allow clients to live in the least restrictive setting; maintains records of work performed and prepares written reports; participates in in-service training activities.
Substance Abuse Program AssignmentsAssists in initial intakes (processing of paperwork), in scheduling appointments, may observe clients in individual and group settings or consult with other staff in the program to obtain information regarding substance abuse problems and related needs, makes referrals, provides information to other mental health or substance abuse agencies, participates in group case consultations, individual supervision and in-service training activities. Supports the transportation and childcare for the Perinatal women in treatment to remove the barriers to women participating in treatment services.

TYPICAL QUALIFICATIONS

Any combination of education and experience sufficient to directly demonstrate possession and application of the following:
Knowledge of: Basic interviewing and counseling techniques; and general medical and psychological terminology.
Ability to: Learn to understand and work effectively with mentally ill and substance abuse clients; learn to work with Mental Health professional, case managers, social service agencies and other staff; maintain confidentiality of information about clients; effectively handle patients in crisis situations; read and understand Mental Health charts; communicate rules and objective to clients; keep simple records and prepare written reports.
These employment standards are typically attained with the completion of 15 semester or 22 quarter college units in Behavioral or Social Sciences or closely related field, or two years of experience working in a mental health or related setting.
IDEAL CANDIDATE
This is a specialized recruitment to fill current, and future, extra help vacancies in the Crisis Residential and Recovery Center. The ideal candidate will be available and willing to work in a 24-hour care facility, which involves various shift work, including days, nights and/or weekends and holidays and may be on-call. The ideal candidate will be proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel; be capable of multi-tasking; have excellent time management and customer services skills. Candidates with experience working in an acute mental health facility or experience in a group home facility serving clients with high acuity is desirable. The ideal candidate will also be able to drive a County vehicle/van to transport clients and walk long distances while on outings with clients.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Possession of a valid California driver license
SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS
Responses to the following must be submitted with a completed application.

• Do you have college units in Behavioral or Social Sciences or closely related field? Yes___ No___
• If yes, please list the names of the courses and the number of units in each area. If no, enter "n/a".
• Are you proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel? Yes___ No___
• If yes, please list how long you have been utilizing these programs and describe what types of spreadsheets you have created in Excel and how they were used and what types of documents you have created in Word and how they were used. If no, write "n/a".
• Please describe your customer service experience. If none, please type "n/a".
• I understand the Crisis Residential and Recovery Center is a 24-hour care facility and, if hired to fill this position, I will be available to work various shifts and/or holidays and weekends. Yes ___ No ___

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, talk or hear, and taste or smell. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and peripheral vision.
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
OTHER CONSIDERATIONS

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  All new employees are required to have their paycheck directly deposited to a bank account.
• Some positions may require a valid California driver's license and acceptable driving record according to County policy.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made for those persons who are disabled under the Americans with Disabilities Act to perform the essential functions of the position.
• As part of the selection process, all individuals provided with a preliminary offer of employment with Shasta County will be subject to a background investigation, including a criminal history check (primarily completed through the taking of fingerprints). An image of your fingerprints will be captured and sent to the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The resulting report of your conviction history, (if any), will be evaluated along with the other information received in connection with your application. Except as otherwise required by law, a criminal conviction will not necessarily disqualify you from the position. The nature of the offense, the date of the offense, the surrounding circumstances, and the relevance of the offense to the position applied for may, however, be considered.
• Based on the results of the background investigation and criminal history check, applicants may then be provided with an offer of employment conditioned on the results of a medical examination, which includes drug/alcohol testing.

• Shasta County participates in E-Verify. For more information click here (Download PDF reader). If you do not have internet access, contact Personnel at (530) 225-5515 to request a flier.

• In accordance with Government Code Section 3100, County employees, in the event of a disaster are considered disaster workers and may be asked to respond accordingly.

APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCEDURES

Shasta County Personnel will accept applications and responses to the supplemental questions until 5:00p.m., on August 31, 2021. A Resume and/or Cover Letter will be accepted in addition to the application form but will not serve as a substitute for a completed application. It is not acceptable to complete the application with statements such as, “Refer to Resume and/or Cover Letter,” or “See Attached Resume and/or Cover Letter” the employment application must be completed in its entirety prior to submission. Incomplete applications will not be processed. Closing date postmarks or faxes will NOT be accepted. This recruitment will establish a list that may or may not be used by other departments. Prior applicants must reapply to be considered.
Applicants will be screened and those considered best qualified will be invited to appear for an oral and/or written examination. Meeting the announced requirements does not guarantee inclusion into the selection process. Depending upon the number of applications received, the selection process may consist of additional application screening, written and/or practical exam(s), oral interview, or any combination thereof.
Applicants are encouraged to apply on-line at apply online or submit an application to the Shasta County Personnel Office.
Arrangements may be made to accommodate applicants with disabilities. Requests for accommodations may be made to the Shasta County Personnel Office by the filing deadline posted on this bulletin. Shasta County does not discriminate on the basis of disability. If you feel you are being denied service based on a disability, our ADA Coordinator may be reached at (530) 225-5515; relay service (800) 735-2922; fax (530) 225-5345.
SHASTA COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERShasta County Personnel 1450 Court Street, Suite 348; Redding, CA 96001; (530) 225-5515

NOTE:
Various bargaining units may have benefits that alter from this general summary. This summary of benefits is not a binding document and is provided as a courtesy. Refer to labor agreements (MOUs) for specific benefit information.

THESE BENEFITS DO NOT APPLY TO EXTRA HELP EMPLOYEES

Holidays:
12 paid holidays (96 hours) per year.

Vacation:
10 working days a year during the first three years of service; 15 working days a year - 4 through 9 years of service; 17 working days a year - 10 through 15 years of service; 20 working days a year - 16 or more years of service. Note - accrued vacation leave may not be used until after six months of employment. For purposes of vacation accrual, a working day is no more than 8 hours.

Sick Leave:
96 hours of sick leave are earned each year with no maximum accrual. Employees terminating in good standing after completion of 5 years of continuous service will receive a pro-rata payoff of accumulated sick leave. Unused sick leave may be converted to PERS service credit upon retirement. Note - accrued sick leave may not be used until after three months of employment. Accrued paid leave benefits are used in conjunction with FMLA/CFRA as appropriate.

Bereavement:
Maximum of 24 hours for each non-concurrent death in the immediate family.

Health Plan:
Shasta County contracts with PERS for medical insurance and has an alternative Blue Cross plan. Employees in the Teamsters bargaining unit are insured through a Teamsters Trust plan. Depending on the plan selected, the County pays most, or all, of the employee premium, and contributes a portion of the dependent premium. Contributions are made for a portion of a retiree's insurance premium.

Dental Plan:
The County pays a portion of the employee's and dependents' premium for dental insurance. The employee pays the full premium during the first six months of coverage.

Vision Plan:
The County pays the employee premium and employees may enroll dependents at their own expense.

Life Insurance:
The County pays the premium for life insurance for most employees. The amount of coverage varies by bargaining unit.

Retirement:
The County is in the Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) coordinated with Social Security. Members hired prior to May 8, 2011 are covered under the retirement formula of 2% @ 55 benefit. Members hired after May 8, 2011 but before January 1, 2013 are covered under the retirement formula of 2% @ 60 benefit. Members hired after January 1, 2013 are covered under the California Public Employees Pension Reform Act (PEPRA) with a benefit formula of 2% @ 62. Please review the specific MOU for stipulated retirement formulas.

Employees pay 7.75% of his or her salary, on a pre-tax basis for a period of time as specified in his or her labor contact, or Personnel Rules as appropriate.

Miscellaneous:

• Deferred Compensation plans available through specified companies.

• IRC Section 125 plan available for pre-tax payroll deductions for contributions towards un-reimbursed medical expenses and dependent care.

• Optional insurance products are available.

SHASTA COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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Shasta County Personnel

1450 Court Street, Room 348
Redding, CA 96001-1676

(530) 225-5515

Comments, please email: schr@co.shasta.ca.us