Transfer- Family Service Worker Level III (with Special Skills)

Class Code 28003: Family Service Worker Level I/II (with Special Skills)

Transfer job postings are for County of Sacramento employees only.
In order to be qualified for a transfer:
1. You must meet the Minimum Qualifications of the new job.
2. The difference between the top salary steps (the highest pay rate within the range of pay) of your current job class and the job class that you intend to transfer into must be less than 5%.

There are three different transfer types that you may qualify for: interdepartmental transfer interclass transfer and voluntary demotion. These different transfer types are defined as:

• Interdepartmental transfer - a transfer in the same class from one County department to another.
• Interclass transfer - a transfer from one job class to a different job addition the difference between the top salary steps (the highest pay rate within the range of pay) of your current job class and the job class that you intend to transfer into must be less than 5%.
• Voluntary demotion - a transfer into a job class that pays less than 95% of your current class salary.

Knowledge of

• Household organization and management
• Basic principles of child adolescent and adult growth and development
• Basic principles of child care
• Basic principles of human behavior
• Basic record keeping techniques to ensure current and accurate information
• Household budgeting
• Principles of time management
• Basic standards and procedures of housekeeping and laundering including methods materials and equipment used
• Principles of nutrition meal planning and proper food preparation techniques
• Basic arithmetic to make calculations (addition subtraction multiplication division percentages decimals and fractions)
• Basic principles of care of elderly and disabled
• Applicable codes policies and procedures as they relate to each program or assignment
• Basic communication techniques that foster collaboration and effectively achieve program results
• Methods and techniques of interviewing
• Office procedures methods and equipment including computers and applicable software applications such as word processing spreadsheets databases and other specialized applications related to area of assignment
• English usage spelling grammar and punctuation

• Follow verbal and written instructions and procedures
• Communicate effectively with persons from a variety of social cultural and economic backgrounds
• Work with children and adults in crisis situations
• Work with children that have special needs
• Communicate clearly and concisely both verbally and in writing
• Use current technologies tools and equipment to achieve program goals
• Learn the methods and techniques of instruction and training
• Instruct and train individuals and families by example and direct demonstration
• Make mathematical computations
• Work with physically and mentally incapacitated adults
• Interpret apply and explain applicable codes policies procedures and technical terminology related to each program or assignment
• Develop and maintain cooperative effective working relationships with staff clients and the general public; remain calm and courteous under stressful situations; exercise tact when dealing with others
• Collect and compile a variety of data and information
• Use household tools and equipment including those used for food preparation and clean-up clothing care and cleaning of floors and bathrooms

Minimum Qualifications

Successful completion of 12 semester (18 quarter) units from an accredited college or university in social work sociology psychology counseling early childhood education gerontology or other field closely related to the intent of the class.

NOTE: Full-time experience in a health social services or community organization or institution working directly with children adults or the elderly performing the duties equivalent of a nurses aide home health aide teachers aide or daycare worker may substitute for the education on the basis of one month of experience is equal to three (3) semester units or four (4) quarter units.

Note: The word experience referenced in the minimum qualifications means full-time paid experience unless the minimum qualification states that volunteer experience is acceptable. Part-time paid experience may be accumulated and pro-rated to meet the total experience requirements.

Note: If the minimum qualifications include an educational or certificate/license requirement applicants must submit proof of requirements with the application. Failure to submit proof of requirements may result in disqualification from the examination. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. For guidelines on submitting acceptable proof of educational requirements please click here or speak to someone in our office before the cut-off date listed in this notice.

General Qualifications

Criminal History and Background Checks:
The County may access criminal history information on candidates who have accepted a conditional offer of appointment for this class consistent with the provisions of Board of Supervisors Resolution No. 82-602 Personnel Policies and Procedures B-5 and applicable federal and state laws. The County shall not consider for employment any candidate who has been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor that relates to or impacts the candidates ability to perform the job duties of this class unless it is determined that mitigating circumstances exist. For purposes of accessing criminal history information the candidate will be fingerprinted. A subsequent arrest notification may be obtained.

The County may also conduct a background check on the candidate prior to appointment to a position within this class. The background check may include personal and professional reference checks credit history checks where authorized by Labor Code section 1024.5 Social Security Number verification professional license/registration verification military service information and driving history. Information obtained in the course of this background check will be considered by the appointing authority in the selection obtaining such information the County will comply with applicable consent and disclosure practices in the Fair Credit Reporting Act and the California Investigative Consumer Reporting Agencies Act.

License Requirement:
A valid California Driver License Class C is required at the time of appointment. Failure to obtain or maintain the appropriate California Driver License may constitute cause for personnel action in accordance with Civil Service Rules or applicable bargaining agreement. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

Certificate Requirement:
A valid Basic First Aid certificate from the American Red Cross or another agency that meets OSHA guidelines is required within 90 days of appointment. Failure to obtain or maintain the appropriate certificate may constitute cause for personnel action in accordance with Civil Service Rules or applicable bargaining agreement.

Child and Elder Abuse Reporting:
Persons selected for employment must as a condition of employment sign a statement agreeing to comply with Section 11166 of the California Penal Code and Section 15630 of the Welfare and Institutions Code relating to child and elder abuse reporting.

Physical Requirements:
Some positions in this class may require the incumbent to be able to:

• Sit for extended periods while driving.
• Walk and/or stand for extended periods of time.
• Climb in and out of vehicles and flights of stairs to reach residence.
• Bend stoop kneel squat and reach at or above shoulder height.
• Lift carry push and pull items weighing up to 40 pounds.
• Lift infants and toddlers weighing up to 40 pounds.
• Have sufficient sense of smell vision touch and hearing to assess physical condition of client and home environment.
• Have sufficient vision in order to read small print (e.g. size 10 font).

How to Apply

The County of Sacramento application form and responses to the Supplemental Questions are to be completed and submitted online.

Please remember:

• If you have previously applied online for a County job you must use the same Username account.
• Do not share your Username account with anyone else.
• If any additional documentation (such as copies of transcripts etc.) is required you will be contacted.
• Resumes may be attached to your submitted application however a notation of See Resume will not be accepted for the information requested on the application or the Supplemental Questions.
• Your application will be considered incomplete if the required information is not filled out in its entirety.
• Any notifications from the Employment Office about your Transfer application will be sent to you by email. Notices can also be accessed in your inbox.