Kern Medical
Location
Bakersfield, California
Salary
$26 - $35 / HOUR
Perform paraprofessional activities to support a specialized program, including assessing client needs and developing individual service plans. Coordinate program activities, serve as a community liaison, and maintain accurate case files and reports.
Requires a High School Diploma or GED and two years of relevant education, training, or experience in social services or eligibility verification. Candidates must possess skills in interviewing, public speaking, and the ability to navigate local, state, and federal guidelines.
Program Specialist I - Temporary
Under direction, to perform specialized work in providing paraprofessional activities in support of a program. Duties might include: providing advocacy; assessing client needs, preparing a service plan and following up with clients; training and serving as a lead to lower level staff; serving as a liaison; and, providing a local interpretation of programs.
The estimated pay for this position is $26.1617 to $35.1590 per hour. This reflects only a portion of the total compensation package for this position. Additional compensation may be available for this role through differentials, incentives, and bonuses.
High School Diploma, G.E.D. or equivalent and two (2) years of education, training and/or experience sufficient to obtain the knowledge and skill to successfully perform the essential duties of the job. Qualifying related work experience may include, verifying documents to determine eligibility for benefits, social services and/or employment, conducting needs assessments; making referrals for services; interviewing clients, and providing program information to the public. Volunteer experience may be qualifying if confirmed in writing from a recognized organization.
Some positions may require possession of a valid California Driver's License.
Candidates must provide detailed information on their equivalent combination of education and/or experience which provides the knowledge of and skills indicated below:
basic socioeconomic principles; individual and group behavior principles; community resources; public relations principles; interviewing techniques; applicable local, state, and federal guidelines, regulations, laws, and programs; case management principles;
using a computer and related software applications; conducting interviews with potential clients; preparing and delivering presentations; reading, comprehending, and explaining regulations and procedures; resolving conflict; speaking in public; recording client information; maintaining client files; and, communicating both orally and in writing sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.
A background check may be required for this classification.
All Kern Medical employees are designated “Disaster Service Workers”. In the event of a disaster or civil disorder, all Kern Medical employees are to remain at work or to report to work in a safe and practicable manner.
If position responsibilities require driving a personal vehicle, then possession of a current valid California Driver’s License and adherence to the Kern County Hospital Authority Vehicle Use and Driving Standard Policy (ENG-EC-119) is required.
If position responsibilities require driving a vehicle owned, leased or rented by Kern Medical, then possession of a current valid California Driver’s license, a signed authorization for Release of Drivers Record Information and adherence to the Kern County Hospital Authority Vehicle Use and Driving Standard Policy (ENG-EC-119) is required.
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