Mental Health Services Act Peer Aide (Clerical/Community Aide)



Job Details

Mental Health Services Act Peer Aide (Clerical/Community Aide)
Employer

Stanislaus County

Salary

$23,192.00 - $28,184.00 Annually

Location

BHRS - 800 Scenic Drive, CA

Job Type

Extra-help Part-time

Job Number

2264-18

Department

Behavioral Health and Recovery Services

Division

Behavioral Health Services

Opening Date

05/10/2018

About the Department and the Position

GENERAL INFORMATION

This recruitment is being conducted to fill vacancies for Behavioral Health and Recovery Services and establish an eligible list to fill future part-time vacancies. While this is a continuous recruitment, we encourage you to apply immediately, as this recruitment may close at any time

This recruitment requires you to be a previous or current client of Behavioral Health and Recovery Services.  Your eligibility will be based on your answers to the Supplemental Questionnaire portion of the application.

Cell phones are typically incompatible with the online application format or browser. We recommend using a desktop or laptop computer. If you are still having technical difficulties, please call NEOGOV at 1-855-524-5627.

ABOUT THE COUNTY

Stanislaus County is located in Central California within 90 minutes of the San Francisco Bay Area, the Silicon Valley, Sacramento, the Sierra Nevada Mountains and California's Central Coast. With an estimated 538,388 people calling this area home, the community reflects a region rich in diversity with a strong sense of community. Two of California's major north-south transportation routes (Interstate 5 and Highway 99) intersect the area and the County has quickly become one of the dominant logistics center locations on the west coast.

The County is home to a vibrant arts community with the world-class Gallo Center for the Arts, a symphony orchestra, and abundant visual and performing arts. Stanislaus County is a global center for agribusiness, positioned by its mild Mediterranean climate, rich soils and progressive farming practices.

The area is recognized internationally for agricultural innovation with wine, almonds, poultry, milk, cattle, and walnuts being some of the features industries. The County is also home to Stanislaus State University, Modesto Junior College and benefits from satellite locations of other high quality educational institutions. The County was established in 1854 and has a total land area of 1,515 square miles. Temperatures range from an average low of 38 degrees Fahrenheit in the winter, to an average high of 85 degrees in the summer.

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT

Behavioral Health and Recovery Services is committed to behavioral health principles that are responsive to both mental health and alcohol and drug issues. Our scope of services includes, but is not limited to, inpatient and outpatient psychiatric services, alcohol and other drug services, behavioral education and prevention, Public Guardian functions and advocacy. We offer these services throughout Stanislaus County at Behavioral Health and Recovery Services managed sites and partner with community agencies and other County departments.

As part of the Mental Health Services Act, the Stanislaus County Behavioral Health & Recovery Services Department has a State approved Workforce Education and Training Plan (WE&T Plan). This WE&T Plan also references the Welfare and Institutions Code Section 5820 - 5822 and provides that administrative structures are in place to support long-term workforce development that actively outreaches to support career pathways and also ensure barriers are reduced or eliminated for consumers, and family members who wish to enter the publicly-funded behavioral health workforce. Candidates with lived experience as a consumer or a family member of a consumer of behavioral health services are highly encouraged to apply.

ABOUT THE POSITION

Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) Peer Aides provide routine to difficult support tasks and services to various County departments and operations under supervision. Duties within this classification may have a clerical emphasis, community partner emphasis, or a combination of both. For positions with clerical emphasis, primary job duties are clerical. For positions with a community partner emphasis, the primary job duty is working with the community, either in an office, clinic, or conducting outreach. This will include meeting with the public in private, group settings, or during outreach events, understanding and making referrals to community resources and fostering communication between the public and the department or County. This is an excellent starting position designed to learn general clerical and County procedures. As experience is gained, there is greater independence of action within established guidelines.

MHSA Peers Aides at Behavioral Health and Recovery Services are used for increasing job opportunities for mental health consumers in Stanislaus County. The goals are to increase job opportunities by creating a career ladder for persons/family members with lived experience. The positions will also include mentoring and training in various programs, including Community Based Organizations.

 

Typical Tasks

CLERICAL EMPHASIS - TYPICAL TASKS

  • Maintain alphabetic and numeric files by retrieving and filing a variety of documents;
  • Search files for specific information;
  • Monitor files for completeness and propriety;
  • Receive, segregate and route mail;
  • Order, receive, log and distribute supplies and monitor inventory;
  • Compile information and data necessary for the preparation of various departmental reports;
  • Maintain routine operational records by transferring, coding and indexing data;
  • Answer the telephone, takes messages and meet and assist the public;
  • Perform a limited amount of typing incidental to other tasks;
  • Input data into an automated computer system; and
  • Communicate effectively with others.

COMMUNITY PARTNER EMPHASIS - TYPICAL TASKS

  • Meet regularly with designated population;
  • Provide support and guidance based on life experience;
  • Act as a liaison between designated population and public entities;
  • Provide information and referrals regarding available services within the community;
  • Create, plan and carry out activities that provide information, encouragement and support;
  • Participate in meetings, outreach events and give public presentations;
  • Keep accurate records;
  • Complete necessary paperwork timely and accurately;
  • Input data into an automated computer system; and
  • Communicate effectively with others.

Minimum Qualifications (Skills, Ability, Knowledge, Education/Experience)

SKILLS/ABILITIES

  • Follow oral and written instructions;
  • Accurately perform a wide variety of clerical work of routine to average difficulty;
  • Learn the operation of office equipment related to the job; and
  • Deal with the public in a tactful and courteous manner.

KNOWLEDGE

  • Proper usage of grammar and punctuation;
  • Alphabetic and numeric filing methods;
  • Basic mathematics; and
  • Modern office procedures and practices.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

  • A combination of training and experience sufficient to gain the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities required.

LICENSE

Applicants must possess and maintain a valid California Driver's License and remain free from repeated preventable accidents.

In addition to the minimum qualifications, applicant screening will focus on the following desirable qualifications. Please list any of these qualifications you may have within the "Duties" section of the online application.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

  • A current or previous consumer of services through Behavioral Health and Recovery Services; OR
  • An immediate family member of an individual who previously or currently receives services through Behavioral Health and Recovery Services.

 

Application and Selection Procedures

CLASSIFICATION INFORMATION

Unless otherwise provided, this position is part of the Classified Service of the County and is assigned to the Office Worker/Clerical bargaining unit for labor relations purposes.

Individuals who are in a full-time classification position are required to serve a twelve-month probationary period, which may be extended an additional six months, for a total of eighteen months. The probationary period does not apply to unclassified positions.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

The County of Stanislaus is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to submit online application(s) for open position(s).

Stanislaus County is committed to establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with the general public, coworkers, supervisors, and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy-related condition, marital status, gender/sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age (over 40), political affiliation or belief, or military or veteran status.


APPLICATION PROCEDURES/FINAL FILING DATE


Applications cannot be submitted later than 5:00 p.m. on the final filing date. Make your online application as complete as possible so a full and realistic appraisal may be made of your qualifications.


Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.


Attaching your resume and cover letter are an optional feature for those who wish to do so in addition to completing the required application. Information on your resume and cover letter will not substitute for the education, work experience and required fields on the County application. The online County application is the primary tool used to evaluate your job qualifications.


RECRUITMENT ACCOMMODATIONS


Arrangements may be made to accommodate disabilities and religious convictions. Applicants requiring testing accommodations are required to complete and submit the Testing Accommodation Request Form prior to the test administration date. Special arrangements for religious convictions should be included in the "Additional Information" section of the application form.

http://www.stancounty.com/personnel/pdf/ADATestingForm.pdf


GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS
 

  • Pass County-paid pre-employment drug screening and job related background investigation.
  • Perform job duties in a manner assuring a safe working environment for oneself and others.
  • Maintain confidential information according to the legal standards and/or County regulations as required.


APPLICATION AND/OR EXAMINATION APPEAL RIGHTS

Application and/or examination results may be appealed by applicants presenting facts alleging irregularity, fraud and/or error in application screening or in exam scoring. Appeals must be in writing and submitted to the Chief Executive Officer within seven (7) days after the examination results are mailed.

 

DISCLAIMER

Stanislaus County reserves the right to revise the examination plan described in this bulletin to better meet the needs of County service. The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an express or implied contract. Any provision contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice. The information contained in the bulletin is information, which sets forth a general summary of benefits for this respective position. This information is not legally binding. The benefits and other information regarding this position may be found in the Stanislaus County Code, the Stanislaus County Personnel Policies manual, or in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding, and such information prevails over information contained in this bulletin. Questions regarding this bulletin may be directed to the Stanislaus County Chief Executive Office/Human Resources.
 

The Job Task Analysis provides information detailing the physical and functional demands of the classification. For the complete job task analysis, visit the Risk Management website at http://www.stancounty.com/riskmgmt/ under "Disability Management."

Find out if you qualify for the AES Public Service Loan Forgiveness program for full-time public sector employees (PSLF) by contacting (866) 706-5005.

https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/repay-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service

Participates in the PARS Retirement System.

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Opportunities exist for current or former recipients who received services through Stanislaus County Behavioral and Recovery Services (BHRS). Are you currently, or have you in the past, received services from Stanislaus County BHRS? Or are you a family member of a current or past recipient of services at BHRS?
  • Yes
  • No
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If you answered yes to the question above, have you been employed within the last 12-months.
  • Yes
  • No

* Required Question

Employer
Stanislaus County
Address
1010 10th Street, Ste 6800

Modesto, California, 95354
Phone
209-525-6341

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