• Job Description

  Req#: 4588964
  This is a State Merit System Services (MSS) classification. Please go to www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mss
  to view the actual job classification and to apply for this position.
  
  
  Why Join Our Team? :
  At the Department of Social Services we strive to partner with our community to assist, empower and protect those we serve. We foster an agency culture that supports family life and encourages fun filled activities and agency committees. This is more than an invitation, it’s a commitment to offer opportunities for personal and professional growth to everyone! We ask people to grow with us and make the agency even better.
  
  
  Click here to learn more about the Social Services Department.
  Click here to learn more about Tehama County!
  
  
  What Will You Do? :
  The Screener assists applicants for public assistance programs; explains policies and procedures; gathers and verifies facts and information; initiates cases through an automated system; makes appropriate referrals for health, social and/or employment services; and performs related work as required.
  • Provides general information, application forms, and declaration forms.
  • Explains policies, procedures, and requirements to applicants to apprise them of their rights and responsibilities.
  • Performs initial application interview for public assistance programs and services.
  • Ensures accuracy and completion of application and declaration forms.
  Bilingual Candidates: Translates, interprets and otherwise communicates with members of the Spanish speaking community.
  
  
  Click here to view the complete Cal HR Classification Specification.
  In addition to the education and experience requirements specified in the Merit Systems/Cooperative Personnel Services classification specification, Tehama County requires:
  • Equivalent to completion of the twelfth (12th) grade.
  • Two (2) years of full-time experience performing clerical office support duties, including one (1) year at the journey level. Experience must have included substantial public contact.
  License & Special Requirements:
  • Requires a valid California driver’s license.
  • Requires current, less than one (1) year old, valid typing certificate.
  Bilingual Candidates:
  • Must pass a Merit Systems Services written and/or oral bilingual proficiency test or other appropriate test selected by the County) to qualify.
  HOW TO APPLY: This recruitment closes on August 2, 2024 . To apply please submit your application through Merit System Services: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/MSS . You must click on the link, search for this job between the opening and closing dates, and submit your application. This job will only be posted between the opening and closing dates on the flyer. After filing your application you will be notified by Merit System Services as to whether or not your application met the minimum qualifications. Following the closing date those that met minimum qualifications will be contacted by the County for the next steps in the recruitment process. Only the most qualified candidates will be invited to test and interview. Interviews will be held 8/29/2024.
  The department is currently recruiting for multiple vacancies .
  In addition, Tehama County is establishing an eligibility list to fill future vacancies for a Screener (Merit) or Screener - Bilingual Incentive (Merit), as well as subsequent vacancies, which occur during the life of the eligibility list.
  
  
  Bilingual incentive pay is +7.5% above the Screener rate.
  
  
  New employees should anticipate being hired at the beginning step of the salary range. Candidates who exceed entry level qualifications may be considered, with approval from the Board of Supervisors, for placement at other than A step.
  
  
  
  
  For questions about this recruitment contact:
  Jose Ventura
  (530) 528-4095 / jventura@tcdss.org
  
  
  All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of background, fingerprinting, drug test and physical examination provided by the County.
  
  
  EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER / AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT COMPLIANT / VETERANS' PREFERENCE POLICY / DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE

• About the company

  Tehama County is a county located in the northern part of the US state of California.

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