Fatherhood FIRE Program Generalist at San Bernardino County Preschool Services Department
Job Summary
Job Summary
The Preschool Services Department (PSD) is recruiting for Fatherhood FIRE Program Generalists - Contract who determine eligibility for the Fatherhood FIRE program and identify and provide appropriate resources and/or referrals for the needs of children and their families participating, or seeking to participate, in the program. Program Generalists may also monitor adherence to state/federal guidelines and nutrition services. The eligible list established from this recruitment will be used to fill current and future vacancies as they occur throughout the County.
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Through the Preschool Services Department (PSD), the Fatherhood – Family-focused, Interconnected, Resilient, and Essential (FIRE) grant is in support of adult fathers (age 18 and older) with children who are eligible to be enrolled in a Head Start program located in San Bernardino County. The purpose of the Fatherhood FIRE grant is to support healthy father engagement activities through a Comprehensive Fatherhood Program that will: promote or sustain a healthy marriage, responsible parenting, and economic stability.
The Preschool Services Department (PSD) is recruiting for Fatherhood FIRE Program Generalists - Contract who determine eligibility for the Fatherhood FIRE program and identify and provide appropriate resources and/or referrals for the needs of children and their families participating, or seeking to participate, in the program. Program Generalists may also monitor adherence to state/federal guidelines and nutrition services.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
1) Pass a pre-employment physical including a tuberculosis test and required immunizations (SB792).
2) A valid California Class C Driver License is required to carry out the essential job-related functions of this position. Mileage reimbursement and proof of automobile liability insurance must be maintained.
3) This is a contract position and continued employment is based on funding availability.
3) This is a contract position and continued employment is based on funding availability.
BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION
Job offers are contingent upon passing a background investigation which includes a fingerprint check and search of the Child Abuse Index before appointment. If an individual has been convicted of a crime other than a minor traffic violation, the individual cannot work or be present in any community care facility unless they request and subsequently obtain a criminal record exemption from the Community Care Licensing Division, Care Provider Management Bureau (CPMB). With the exception of minor traffic violations, all convictions, including misdemeanors, felonies, and convictions occurring a long time ago, require an exemption. CPMB also examines arrest records to determine if there is a possible danger to clients. Crimes against children and convictions of a violent nature, such as sex offenses, murder, manslaughter, arson, and robbery are crimes for which an exemption cannot be issued. (Health & Safety Code section 1596.871)
Requirements / Qualifications
EDUCATION: Possession of a completed Bachelor's degree, credential, or certification in social work, human services, family services, counseling or closely related field. Note: Qualifying degrees or coursework must be completed at a college or university accredited by any accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education. Degrees or coursework completed outside the U.S. must be accompanied with an evaluation report from a reputable credential evaluation service showing equivalency to degrees or coursework completed at a college or university accredited by any accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education. - AND - EXPERIENCE: One (1) year of full-time equivalent public contact experience performing duties in any of the following areas listed below. Experience must be performed within a social services environment. determining eligibility for services referring for needed community resources interpreting, explaining, and applying rules and regulations interviewing and gathering financial, family or personal information from the public over the phone or in-person (This experience must be clearly detailed in the Work Experience section of the Application and supplemental questionnaire.) REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION: A copy of legible transcripts (unofficial are acceptable) AND degree and/or certification MUST be attached to your application or submitted via fax to (909) 387-5819 Attn: FF Program Generalist or email to employment@hr.sbcounty.gov Subject: FF Program Generalist. Failure to provide the requested documents at the time of application submittal may result in disqualification of the application.
Requirements / Qualifications
EDUCATION: Possession of a completed Bachelor's degree, credential, or certification in social work, human services, family services, counseling or closely related field. Note: Qualifying degrees or coursework must be completed at a college or university accredited by any accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education. Degrees or coursework completed outside the U.S. must be accompanied with an evaluation report from a reputable credential evaluation service showing equivalency to degrees or coursework completed at a college or university accredited by any accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education. - AND - EXPERIENCE: One (1) year of full-time equivalent public contact experience performing duties in any of the following areas listed below. Experience must be performed within a social services environment. determining eligibility for services referring for needed community resources interpreting, explaining, and applying rules and regulations interviewing and gathering financial, family or personal information from the public over the phone or in-person (This experience must be clearly detailed in the Work Experience section of the Application and supplemental questionnaire.) REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION: A copy of legible transcripts (unofficial are acceptable) AND degree and/or certification MUST be attached to your application or submitted via fax to (909) 387-5819 Attn: FF Program Generalist or email to employment@hr.sbcounty.gov Subject: FF Program Generalist. Failure to provide the requested documents at the time of application submittal may result in disqualification of the application.