Peer Support Specialist-Bilingual Spanish/English
Sacramento, California
Employer: State Of California
Industry:
Salary: Competitive
Job type: Full-Time
This is a continuance of previous advertisement originally posted on 03/27/2024. Previous applicants remain under consideration and do not need to reapply.
This position is located in the city of North Hollywood .
Local travel may be required and minimal travel to Sacramento may be required.
This position will be located at the assigned local treatment facility located in North Hollywood.
This is a 12 month limited term position that may be extended and/or may become permanent pending budget approval.
COVID-19 Impacts to Working at DOR
DOR is closely monitoring the status of COVID-19 and ensuring our staff are supported in a safe work environment. While working on-site at any DOR facility, employees must follow current COVID-19 health orders issued by the California Department of Public Health or local health jurisdiction. DOR offers a hybrid work environment including in-office and remote work options for various positions.
The Integrating Employment in Recovery Program is a pilot program that will promote employment services in substance use treatment. This will be accomplished through training and the embedding of vocational rehabilitation staff into specific substance use treatment centers in the state of California.
Under the direct supervision of the Staff Services Manager I, Manager of Integrating Employment in Recovery (IER) section, the Staff Services Analyst / Peer Support Specialist works with the Department of Rehabilitation (DOR) and local partner agency staff in the development of the IER program and staff support of Substance Use Programs who are providing treatment to program participants.
In addition to being a member of the DOR Integrating Employment in Recovery team, this professional will work in collaboration with staff from substance use treatment facilities, state and local agencies, consumers, DOR and the evaluation team. The IER Peer Support Specialist performs employment/placement activities, employment preparation skills, marketing to increase employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities and peer mentoring activities for adult individuals who are in treatment for substance use disorders.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .
Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
Position Details Job Code #:
JC-423680
Position #(s):
813-555-5157-901
Working Title:
Peer Support Specialist-Bilingual Spanish/English
Classification:
STAFF SERVICES ANALYST $3,640.00 - $4,561.00 A
$3,941.00 - $4,933.00 B
$4,726.00 - $5,916.00 C
# of Positions:
1
Work Location:
Los Angeles County
Telework:
In Office
Job Type:
12 Month Limited Term - Full Time
Department Information
If you are interested in becoming a part of a diverse and inclusive workforce where talent, experience, and expertise are valued, the Department of Rehabilitation (DOR) invites you to apply for this employment opportunity. If you strive to make a difference, we invite you to seek a career with DOR!
DOR administers the largest vocational rehabilitation program in the country. We have a three-pronged mission to provide services and advocacy that assist people with disabilities to live independently, become employed and have equality in the communities in which they live and work. DOR provides consultation, counseling, and vocational rehabilitation, and works with community partners to assist the consumers we serve.
DOR is committed to recruiting and retaining a talented and skilled workforce that reflects the diversity of communities that exist in California and values fairness and inclusion. Diversity encompasses characteristics including, but not limited to, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, language, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, socioeconomic status, veteran status, criminal history, and family structures.
Our work at DOR is guided by the following core values:
VISION STATEMENT:
Employment, independence, and quality for all Californians with disabilities.
MISSION STATEMENT:
DOR works in partnership with consumers and other stakeholders to provides services and advocacy resulting in employment, independent living, and equality for individuals with disabilities.
People with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Department Website: http://www.dor.ca.gov
Special Requirements
Include JC#423680 / POS#813-555-5157-901 on your State Application (STD678) in the "Examination(s) or Job Title(s) for which you are applying" section found under the "Questions" tab of your CalCareer application template . Applicants who do not submit the required information may not be considered for this job.
Employment Application (STD.678):
It is a requirement to submit work experience, dates, and hours worked, contact names and phone numbers of supervisors on the state application in order of current and old work experience. Resumes or other documents cannot substitute a state application. Applicants who fail to submit a completed STD.678 may not be considered.
Upon hire, applicant may be required to provide copies of transcripts or diploma.
Please submit a resume and Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) with your state application.
Statement of Qualifications (SOQ):
The following guidelines must be followed when completing the SOQ:
Include the title, "Statement of Qualifications," at the top of the first page. Responses must be no more than two pages in length, single-sided, and in no less than Arial 12-point font size. Number and address each item in the same order as listed below in your SOQ:
1. Please describe your personal experience as someone in sustained recovery from substance use, or your experience as a family member of someone living with and managing a substance use disorder and how the experience has prepared you for supporting others in treatment for substance use disorders.
2. Please describe your experience working with and knowledge of programs and services for people with disabilities including substance use disorders.
Application Instructions
Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.
Final Filing Date: Until Filled
Who May Apply
Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply.
Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).
How To Apply
Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:
Address for Mailing Application Packages
You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:
Department of Rehabilitation
Attn: Personnel Unit 555, JC-423680
721 Capitol Mall
Sacramento , CA 95814
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
Department of Rehabilitation
Personnel Unit 555, JC-423680
721 Capitol Mall
Sacramento , CA 95814
08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Required Application Package Documents
The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:
Desirable Qualifications In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:
Desirable Qualifications:
• Experience with employment services
• Personal experience as a person in sustained recovery from substance use, or a family member of someone living with and managing a substance use disorder.
• Knowledge about 12-step programs, other treatment modalities and various aspects of recovery from substance abuse.
• Knowledge of the Department of Rehabilitation, the behavioral health system
• Ability to support collaboration at every opportunity and mitigate interpersonal conflicts.
• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, with the program participants, stakeholders, DOR management and other state agencies.
• Ability to exercise a high degree of initiative, independence, and flexibility.
• Demonstrates the ability to use tact and good judgment.
• Demonstrates the ability to establish and foster new and existing relationships with stakeholders and agency partners.
• Knowledge of programs and services for people with disabilities.
Benefits
There are many benefits to joining our team! We offer competitive pay, advancement opportunities, upward mobility, work-life-balance, and for many positions, flexible hours and remote work options. The State of California offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package, subject to eligibility, such as:
Contact Information
The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Department Website: http://www.dor.ca.gov
Hiring Unit Contact:
Diane Shinstock
(916) 558-5432
diane.shinstock@dor.ca.gov
Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.
EEO Contact:
Office of Civil Rights
(916) 558-5850
Civil.Rights@dor.ca.gov
California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.
Examination Information
To obtain list eligibility for the Staff Servies Analyst position(s), you must first take the online SSA (G)-5157 exam example below:
https://www.jobs.ca.gov/CalHRPublic/Login.aspx?ExamId=3PBAU
Equal Opportunity Employer
The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.
It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.
This position is located in the city of North Hollywood .
Local travel may be required and minimal travel to Sacramento may be required.
This position will be located at the assigned local treatment facility located in North Hollywood.
This is a 12 month limited term position that may be extended and/or may become permanent pending budget approval.
COVID-19 Impacts to Working at DOR
DOR is closely monitoring the status of COVID-19 and ensuring our staff are supported in a safe work environment. While working on-site at any DOR facility, employees must follow current COVID-19 health orders issued by the California Department of Public Health or local health jurisdiction. DOR offers a hybrid work environment including in-office and remote work options for various positions.
The Integrating Employment in Recovery Program is a pilot program that will promote employment services in substance use treatment. This will be accomplished through training and the embedding of vocational rehabilitation staff into specific substance use treatment centers in the state of California.
Under the direct supervision of the Staff Services Manager I, Manager of Integrating Employment in Recovery (IER) section, the Staff Services Analyst / Peer Support Specialist works with the Department of Rehabilitation (DOR) and local partner agency staff in the development of the IER program and staff support of Substance Use Programs who are providing treatment to program participants.
In addition to being a member of the DOR Integrating Employment in Recovery team, this professional will work in collaboration with staff from substance use treatment facilities, state and local agencies, consumers, DOR and the evaluation team. The IER Peer Support Specialist performs employment/placement activities, employment preparation skills, marketing to increase employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities and peer mentoring activities for adult individuals who are in treatment for substance use disorders.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .
Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
- STAFF SERVICES ANALYST
- Job Application Package Checklist
- Duty Statement
Position Details Job Code #:
JC-423680
Position #(s):
813-555-5157-901
Working Title:
Peer Support Specialist-Bilingual Spanish/English
Classification:
STAFF SERVICES ANALYST $3,640.00 - $4,561.00 A
$3,941.00 - $4,933.00 B
$4,726.00 - $5,916.00 C
# of Positions:
1
Work Location:
Los Angeles County
Telework:
In Office
Job Type:
12 Month Limited Term - Full Time
Department Information
If you are interested in becoming a part of a diverse and inclusive workforce where talent, experience, and expertise are valued, the Department of Rehabilitation (DOR) invites you to apply for this employment opportunity. If you strive to make a difference, we invite you to seek a career with DOR!
DOR administers the largest vocational rehabilitation program in the country. We have a three-pronged mission to provide services and advocacy that assist people with disabilities to live independently, become employed and have equality in the communities in which they live and work. DOR provides consultation, counseling, and vocational rehabilitation, and works with community partners to assist the consumers we serve.
DOR is committed to recruiting and retaining a talented and skilled workforce that reflects the diversity of communities that exist in California and values fairness and inclusion. Diversity encompasses characteristics including, but not limited to, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, language, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, socioeconomic status, veteran status, criminal history, and family structures.
Our work at DOR is guided by the following core values:
- We believe in the talent and potential of individuals with disabilities.
- We invest in the future through creativity, ingenuity, and innovation.
- We ensure our decisions and actions are informed by interested individuals and groups.
- We pursue excellence through continuous improvement.
- We preserve the public's trust through compassionate and responsible provision of services.
VISION STATEMENT:
Employment, independence, and quality for all Californians with disabilities.
MISSION STATEMENT:
DOR works in partnership with consumers and other stakeholders to provides services and advocacy resulting in employment, independent living, and equality for individuals with disabilities.
People with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Department Website: http://www.dor.ca.gov
Special Requirements
- The position(s) require(s) fluency in the Spanish language. If the State of California does not have a current record documenting your fluency in this language, you will be required to successfully pass an approved language fluency test prior to being hired.
Include JC#423680 / POS#813-555-5157-901 on your State Application (STD678) in the "Examination(s) or Job Title(s) for which you are applying" section found under the "Questions" tab of your CalCareer application template . Applicants who do not submit the required information may not be considered for this job.
Employment Application (STD.678):
It is a requirement to submit work experience, dates, and hours worked, contact names and phone numbers of supervisors on the state application in order of current and old work experience. Resumes or other documents cannot substitute a state application. Applicants who fail to submit a completed STD.678 may not be considered.
Upon hire, applicant may be required to provide copies of transcripts or diploma.
Please submit a resume and Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) with your state application.
Statement of Qualifications (SOQ):
The following guidelines must be followed when completing the SOQ:
Include the title, "Statement of Qualifications," at the top of the first page. Responses must be no more than two pages in length, single-sided, and in no less than Arial 12-point font size. Number and address each item in the same order as listed below in your SOQ:
1. Please describe your personal experience as someone in sustained recovery from substance use, or your experience as a family member of someone living with and managing a substance use disorder and how the experience has prepared you for supporting others in treatment for substance use disorders.
2. Please describe your experience working with and knowledge of programs and services for people with disabilities including substance use disorders.
Application Instructions
Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.
Final Filing Date: Until Filled
Who May Apply
Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply.
Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).
How To Apply
Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:
Address for Mailing Application Packages
You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:
Department of Rehabilitation
Attn: Personnel Unit 555, JC-423680
721 Capitol Mall
Sacramento , CA 95814
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
Department of Rehabilitation
Personnel Unit 555, JC-423680
721 Capitol Mall
Sacramento , CA 95814
08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Required Application Package Documents
The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:
- Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
- Resume is required and must be included.
- Statement of Qualifications -
Please refer to the Special Requirements section for SOQ instructions.
Desirable Qualifications In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:
Desirable Qualifications:
• Experience with employment services
• Personal experience as a person in sustained recovery from substance use, or a family member of someone living with and managing a substance use disorder.
• Knowledge about 12-step programs, other treatment modalities and various aspects of recovery from substance abuse.
• Knowledge of the Department of Rehabilitation, the behavioral health system
• Ability to support collaboration at every opportunity and mitigate interpersonal conflicts.
• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, with the program participants, stakeholders, DOR management and other state agencies.
• Ability to exercise a high degree of initiative, independence, and flexibility.
• Demonstrates the ability to use tact and good judgment.
• Demonstrates the ability to establish and foster new and existing relationships with stakeholders and agency partners.
• Knowledge of programs and services for people with disabilities.
Benefits
There are many benefits to joining our team! We offer competitive pay, advancement opportunities, upward mobility, work-life-balance, and for many positions, flexible hours and remote work options. The State of California offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package, subject to eligibility, such as:
- Pension through CALPERS
- Medical Benefits, including health , dental , and vision insurance
- Medical benefits into retirement
- Deferred Compensation options: 401k and 457b
- Leave benefit options (Vacation/Sick or Annual Leave)
- Paid Holidays
- Group Legal Services
- Life Insurance
- School Loan forgiveness under the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
- Reimbursement Accounts (Medical and Childcare)
- Disability Insurance Programs
- Alternate Work Schedules
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Wellness Services
Contact Information
The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Department Website: http://www.dor.ca.gov
Hiring Unit Contact:
Diane Shinstock
(916) 558-5432
diane.shinstock@dor.ca.gov
Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.
EEO Contact:
Office of Civil Rights
(916) 558-5850
Civil.Rights@dor.ca.gov
California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.
Examination Information
To obtain list eligibility for the Staff Servies Analyst position(s), you must first take the online SSA (G)-5157 exam example below:
https://www.jobs.ca.gov/CalHRPublic/Login.aspx?ExamId=3PBAU
Equal Opportunity Employer
The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.
It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.
Created: 2024-06-09
Reference: JC-423680
Country: United States
State: California
City: Sacramento
ZIP: 95820