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Job Description
The Job
This recruitment is only open to current San Bernardino County, San Bernardino County Fire Protection District , or Special Districts employees who hold a regular, contract, extra-help, recurrent, Public Service Employee (PSE), Work Experience Program (WEX) or intern position. Former PSE, WEX, or interns are eligible to apply up to 6 months from the end of their assignment.
Your County employment must be clearly listed in the work experience section of the application.
The Human Services Program Integrity Division (HS PID) and the Human Services Research, Outcomes, and Quality Support (HS ROQS) units are recruiting for Human Services System (HSS) Quality Review Specialists who perform quality review work for one or more categories of public assistance such as CalWORKs, CalFresh, Foster Care, etc. HSS Quality Review Specialists conduct specialized eligibility audits, reviews, and investigations for the various public assistance programs. Incumbents also interview customers, individuals, and representatives of business/government organizations for fact verification and discrepancy resolution regarding the correct issuance of cash aid, CalFresh, General Relief, and other public assistance programs.
This position may require frequent field-based travel, home visits, and working outside of the office. Be sure to mark a willingness to work within a field-based position that may require frequent travel in order to be considered.
For more detailed information, refer to the Human Services System Quality Review Specialist job description.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Travel: Travel throughout the County is required. Employees will be required to make provision for transportation. A valid California Class C driver license and proof of liability insurance must be produced and maintained for the individual providing the transportation.
Work Assignment: Applicants must be willing to accept assignment in San Bernardino in a field-based position. If willingness to work in San Bernardino in a field-based position is not indicated on the Supplemental Questionnaire, the application will be disqualified.
Minimum Requirements
Education: Eight (8) semester (12 quarter) units of completed college coursework in behavioral/social science or business/public administration. Completion of the San Bernardino County Management Leadership Academy (MLA) program will be accepted toward the required coursework on the basis of four (4) quarter units of credit per MLA track completed. A list of completed college coursework or legible transcripts must be submitted with the application if the applicant does not possess an Associate's degree or higher in one of the qualifying fields of study indicated above.
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Experience: Three (3) years of journey-level experience, equivalent to an Eligibility Worker II, or higher, in San Bernardino County, determining eligibility for public assistance programs in a California Department of Social Services. Candidates must have been employed in this capacity within the last six (6) months. Note: Eligibility Worker I/Trainee experience is NOT considered qualifying and must be clearly separated on the application from time spent as a journey-level Eligibility Worker II or higher. Employment Services Specialist/Trainee experience is also not considered qualifying.
Substitution: One (1) year of additional qualifying journey-level experience indicated above may substitute for the required education.
Desired Qualifications
Candidates with eligibility experience with CalWORKs, CalFresh, Foster Care, and General Relief are strongly encouraged to apply.
Selection Process
There will be an online assessment of knowledge and skills in the following areas:
Applying Rules and Regulations
Attention to Detail
Budget Computations
Interviewing Techniques
Details of the online assessment process will be emailed once the recruitment has closed. All communications regarding the remainder of the selection process will be via email . Please be sure the email provided on this application is always current; it is your responsibility to update your personal information. Update your Spam, Junk, Bulk and Firewall settings as needed to ensure that you receive all information pertaining to this recruitment. It is highly recommended you turn on and allow Job Opportunity Text Messaging located in your account settings.
Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note, if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application we have not received your application.
If you require technical assistance, please click HERE to review the Government Jobs online application guide , or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by the internet connection, computer or browser used to submit the application.
EEO/ADA: San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants.
ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and require accommodations in the testing process, submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form within one week of a recruitment filing deadline.
Veterans’ Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouse or widow(er) who are not current County employees may be awarded additional Veterans’ Preference points. Click here for information and instructions to request Veteran's Preference points.
Please click HERE for important Applicant Information and the County Employment Process .
Technical & Inspection Unit
The County of San Bernardino offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.
For a summary of benefits,* please click here .
Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the Benefits website for more detailed information at hr.sbcounty.gov/employee-benefits/ .
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ABOUT THE COMPANY
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San Bernardino County
Show moreSan Bernardino County is located in the heart of Southern California, home to over 2 million residents, encompassing 20,160 square miles from the Nevada State line and the Colorado River to the LA County line. This gives San Bernardino County a diverse climate and geography, from mountains as high as 11,502 feet, to the desert as low as 181 feet, and beautiful valleys in between. Pristine lakes and rivers, snow-capped mountain resorts, flowering deserts, and many other family-oriented recreational attractions take advantage of the natural assets of the area, most within an hour's drive. Families enjoy affordable housing, excellent schools, colleges and universities, and easy access to airports, hospitals, libraries, and parks. The County provides a safe, clean and healthy environment for residents. A variety of shopping and business opportunities abound, in this, the largest County in the contiguous United States.
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