Position DescriptionThe Calaveras County Veterans Service Office seeks a motivated individual with excellent communication, organizational, and active listening skills and a passion for working with veterans as a Program Coordinator. The Program Coordinator provides education and tools to veterans experiencing behavioral health situations, conducts veteran support groups in different communities, and makes referrals to county behavioral health or Veterans Administration behavioral health. The Program Coordinator works with veterans with either diagnosed or undiagnosed behavioral health illnesses and their families. The Program Coordinator does not provide treatment or counseling services.
Experience in substance use and/or anger programs preferred. Experience working with veterans preferred, not required.
This position will work 20 hours per week | Monday - Friday | schedule is flexible.
Under general direction, this position has responsibility for the planning, organization, and implementation of programs. The scope of work for this position includes public outreach programs, grant procurement and administration, contractor solicitation and management, regulatory compliance, day-to-day management and implementation of specific projects, coordination with outside agencies and organizations, budget preparation and cost controls, data management and reporting, and other assignments and related work as may be required.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS: Program Coordinator I: This is the entry-level position in the program coordinator series. Incumbents at this level are expected to perform professional work under direct supervision while being trained in departmental procedures and accruing experience with more complex projects/programs.
Program Coordinator II: This is the journey-level position in the program coordinator series. Incumbents at this level are expected to competently perform all aspects of the job responsibilities with minimal supervision. Incumbents may be assigned responsibility for small projects/programs or portions of larger projects/programs.
Example of Duties- Plans, organizes, coordinates and implements programs.
- Coordinates the assigned program activities with other community agencies and/or services.
- Establishes targeted priorities and develops intervention and evaluation strategies.
- Plans and develops training programs.
- Provides periodic review and program evaluation to ensure conformity with program guidelines.
- Attends required trainings, meetings and conferences; assists in budget preparation.
- Maintains records and prepares required reports for local and state agencies.
- Prepares grant applications and processes grant documents including all progress and final payment reports.
- Acts as liaison with State and local contractors.
- Develops and monitors project and program schedules and budgets.
- Prepares reports, correspondence, and memos.
- Tracks and maintains a variety of data and records.
- Coordinates community awareness programs through education and promotion of program services.
Minimum QualificationsKnowledge of :
Principles of program planning, implementation, operation and evaluation; practices and methods of public information programs; basic organization procedures; basic public relations techniques, skills in managing resources; management and teaching skills; correct English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation.
Ability to :
Plan, implement and evaluate programs; prepare grant applications and related documents; establish and maintain cooperative working relations with staff, general public and agencies; prepare clear, concise and competent reports, correspondence and other written materials.
Education, Training, and Experience: Program Coordinator I: High school degree and two years of experience in implementing programs.
Program Coordinator II: Equivalent to an Associate's Degree in a related field or four years of experience developing and implementing programs.
Special RequirementsPossession of a valid California driver's license.
Service Employees International Union Local 1021
For available Health/Dental/Vision insurance please visit the County BENEFITS WEBPAGE. Please note that Extra-hire positions that are benefitted, are only offered our CORE medical plan and are not offered dental or vision.
NEW * Assist-To-Own program to help Couny employees purchase a home. Program Highlights:
- Down Payment Assistance, up to 5.5% of the Total Mortgage Loan.
- Available with purchase of a primary residence.
- Variety of Mortgage Loan options (FHA, VA, USDA and Conventional Mortgage Loans).
- No first-time homebuyer requirement to qualify.
- Flexible guidelines: Minimum FICO 640; Maximum DTI 50%.
- Flexible income limits, up to moderate income levels; no income limits for FHA and VA.
For more information, vists Calaveras County Assist-to-Own
Boot Allowance: $150 or $175 per year and is distributed once a year, in the first full pay period in the month of December.
Qualifying Classifications: Registered EH Specialists, EH Techs, OSS Engineers, Fleet Manager, Junior Engineer, Mechanic series, Sheriff's Mechanic, Public Works Inspector, Road Maintenance Worker series, Integrated Waste Worker series, AG Techs, and AG Biologists, and Recycling Program Coordinator I/II, Permit Tech I/II, Engineering Tech I/II assigned to the Rock Creek Landfill facility, and Air Pollution Control Tech.
Uniform Allowance:$600 per calendar year split into monthly payments.Payments will be made monthly on the second pay check.
Qualifying classifications: Custodian series, facility maintenance worker series, facilities maintenance engineer.
Extra-Hire:Extra-hire employees are not eligible for step advances, vacation, seniority rights, holiday pay or other certain employee benefits. They are entitled to 24 hours of sick leave per year and eligilbe for the county's CORE Medical plan but not eligible for dental or vision insurance.
Vacation days:0 - 3 complete years = 80 hours per year.
After 6 months you can take your first week.
3 - 10 complete years = 120 hours per year
10 years+ = 160 per year
Holidays:14 paid holidays per year.
Life Insurance through ReliaStar: $50,000.00 County paid. After 65 years of age, pays out 65%, after 70 years of age ReliaStar pays out 32.5%.
Sick Leave: 12 days annual sick leave accrual with unlimited accumulation.
Sick leave is accrued at 3.69 hours for each full 80 hours of payroll period.
60 hours of sick leave can be used for immediate family, parent spouse, child or sibling.
Merit: After successfully completing twenty-six (26) pay periods, a 3.5% merit increase may be granted.Merit increases may be granted annually thereafter to the top step.
Probation Period: New employees remain in a probationary status for 26 pay periods..
Longevity Incentives @ 2.5% for each of the following: - 5.5 years (if hired before March 28, 2005)
- 6 years
- 10 years
- 15 years
- 20 years
- 25 years
Bi-Lingual pay:$75 per month for specific approved job classifications.
Flexible Spending: Pre-Tax Medical Reimbursement - Max contribution of $2,500 annually
Flexible Spending:Pre-Tax Dependent Care Account - Max contribution of $5,000 annually
Section 125 Plan:Additional insurance is available through the Section 125 plan and may be purchased from a representative during open enrollment or by appointment when they are on-site.
AFLAC
Heart & Stroke Insurance
Cancer Insurance
Accident Insurance
Universal Life Insurance
Short Term Disability Insurance
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CALPERS RETIREMENT INFORMATION: CalPERS:CLASSIC MEMBERS: 2% at 55
PEPRA MEMBERS: 2% at 62
Extra-Hire's will be enrolled into Public Agency Retirement System (PARS) unless you are already a member of CalPERS.Additional Retirement Plan:The County offers a 457 Government plan. Employees can contribute u to this deferred compensation plan (
Pre or Post Tax options).The County utilizes VALIC.
Participating employees will receive a County paid match of up to $50 a month.Closing Date/Time: 7/29/2024 11:59 PM Pacific