Job description

JOB
This recruitment will only consider applicants who meet the minimum qualifications for a III or IV level. Vacancies in following programs: Selected candidates may be assigned to any of the following based on department need. 1) Child and Family Behavioral Health Program (2 positions): Providing support to clinical team with case management supportive services to children and families. 2) Families Intensive Response and Strengthening Team (FIRST) - Wraparound Program (1 position): Works with a team to provide intensive supportive services using a wraparound approach3) Wellness Center (1 position): Provides community-based case management and support to adults with behavioral health needs and often in a preventative and supportive basis. 4) Re-Entry Program (1 position): Providing support to inmates as they transition to the community.To provide a range of paraprofessional and case management services under general supervision. For the Health and Human Services Specialist (HHS Specialist) I and II levels, such services include both direct client services and support to professional staff. For the journey-level HHS Specialist III and IV, incumbents provide a broad range of services and support, including educational and case management services with youth, transitional age youth, adults, and/or older adults

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
HHS Specialist I: Under direct supervision, the HHS Specialist I may interpret and explain regulations and policy to clients; assist with a limited caseload; provide assistance to clinicians, social workers, nurses and/or other professional staff with such things as transportation of clients, collecting client documentation and coordinating communication with clients; work with other local agencies in obtaining necessary documentation for casework; provide support to professional staff, including: maintaining records and inputting data on computer, attending meetings and recording minutes, composing letters, completing reports, collecting and synthesizing data, and maintaining files, listings, and records; performs other related duties as assigned. HHS Specialist II: Under general supervision and in addition to the tasks listed above, the HHS Specialist II may provide education on and/or referrals for child abuse prevention, drug and alcohol abuse prevention, health services, child care licensing requirements, and other human services topics; assist with the development of community and client needs assessments; and may present program information to individuals or groups in the community. HHS Specialist III: Under general supervision and in addition to the tasks listed above, the HHS Specialist III maintains a routine caseload of non-complex cases; provides support and case management to clients, such as individual case coordination, individual or group counseling, and skill building as part of a team serving children and families, transitional age youth, adults, and/or older adults; conducts ongoing client needs assessments and verifies needs by contacting other service providers; presents client assessments to professional staff for approval; completes narrative reports regarding a client’s condition and services provided and/or recommended; enters data regarding case and client information and contacts into automated system(s); makes client referrals to County and/or community resources, including medical services, mental health services, and social services; provides direct training and counseling to mentally ill and developmentally disabled clients on topics such as parenting, household management, nutritional meal preparation, budgeting, and household care; monitors the medical and psychological care of clients; supervises visits between parents and children and reports observations to social workers; provides emergency child care; transports or accompanies clients to appointments for service or interviews; may testify in court hearings; acts as a liaison between clients and professional staff, individuals, and groups in the community served; directly assists families in using and learning about the resources of society, particularly medical, legal, and employment services; draws from experience and uses independent judgment to answer questions and provide education relating to various human services programs; maintains appropriate client service standards in compliance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations; maintains appropriate and timely records and documentation, as required; performs related duties as assigned; may be required to participate in the after-hours on call rotation, as assigned. HHS Specialist IV: Under general supervision and in addition to the tasks listed above, the HHS Specialist IV performs duties comparable to an HHS Specialist III, but works with more independence, performs a wider range of duties, and works with the more complex client situations including crisis assessment, management and intervention; and independently assesses client needs and develops individual client case plans. Both the HHS Specialist III and IV may be required to participate in the after-hours on call rotation, as assigned.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Typical Physical Requirements: While performing the essential functions of this job class, the employee is regularly required to: use hands and fingers to operate a vehicle and a variety of office equipment; possess flexibility and endurance to sit, stand, walk, bend, squat, climb stairs, kneel, twist, and reach; occasionally walk on uneven ground; talk and hear clearly and concisely to communicate with general public, clients, supervisors, and fellow employees on a continuous basis; regularly lift and/or carry and/or move objects weighing up to 10 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or carry and/or move objects up to 50 lbs.Typical Working Conditions : Assigned work is regularly performed in an office or clinic setting, and occasionally in a client’s home, in a community setting, or in the outdoor environment. Incumbent will have continuous contact with clients, County staff, management, general public and outside organizations/agencies.Must be able to travel, either alone or with clients, within Inyo County routinely in the course of work, and occasionally travel outside Inyo County in the course of work; may be required to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends on some occasions; must possess a valid operator’s license issued by the State Department of Motor Vehicles. Must successfully complete a pre-employment background investigation and physical examination. Your position may be required to serve as a Disaster Service Worker during a County emergency. Consistent attendance is an essential function of the position.Selection procedures will be determined by the number and qualifications of applicants, and may include a qualification screening, written examination, and oral examination.APPLICATION: It is important that your application show all the relevant education and experience you possess. Applications may be rejected if incomplete. Beginning with your present or most recent job, show a complete record of your employment. Describe in detail any aspects of your experience or activities that are particularly appropriate for the position for which you are applying. You may not submit resume in lieu of completing the Employment Record fields. We will evaluate your qualifications based solely on the information entered into the Employment Record form. It is not acceptable to complete the application with statements like “See/Refer to resume” or “See attached”. IMPORTANT - If requesting Veteran's preference, you must attach a copy of your DD214 with your application. The County of Inyo has work sites located throughout the Owens Valley (Independence, Bishop, Lone Pine, Big Pine, and Olancha) and the Death Valley area (Death Valley, Tecopa, and Shoshone). All positions are Countywide positions. Positions are assigned to a work site based upon the needs of the County. Positions may be temporarily or permanently reassigned to another work site as deemed necessary by the Department Head. REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH QUALIFYING DISABILITIES: Inyo County will make reasonable efforts in the examination process on a case-by-case basis to accommodate persons with disabilities. If you have special needs, please contact (760) 878-0377 prior to the examination processCITIZENSHIP/IMMIGRATION STATUS: Inyo County employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-citizens in accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.

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