Please note: This position was posted on behalf of the Stanislaus County CEO’s office. If interested in this position, please apply directly through the online County application tool at www.stanjobs.org 
 

About the Opportunity

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY
Stanislaus County adheres to all Public Health Orders and is committed to providing a safer and healthy work environment. To view the current Public Health orders, please visit the California Department of Public Health website here https://www.cdph.ca.gov/ for more information. 
To learn more about the Behavioral Health and Recovery Services department, click here.
ABOUT THE POSITION
Peer Aides can be utilized throughout the Department and provide routine to difficult support tasks and services to various County departments and operations under supervision. Duties within this classification may have a clerical emphasis, community partner emphasis, or a combination of both. For positions with clerical emphasis, primary job duties are clerical. For positions with a community partner emphasis, the primary job duty is working with the community, either in an office, clinic, or conducting outreach. This will include meeting with the public in private, group settings, or during outreach events, understanding and making referrals to community resources and fostering communication between the public and the department or County. This is an excellent starting position designed to learn general clerical, program and County procedures. As experience is gained, there is greater independence of action within established guidelines. This job classification is part-time, and employees are considered extra-help.
Clerical/Community Aides at Behavioral Health and Recovery Services are used for increasing job opportunities for mental health and substance use treatment consumers/family members in Stanislaus County. The goal is to increase job opportunities by creating a career ladder for persons/family members with lived experience. The positions will also include mentoring and training in various programs, including community-based organizations.
Incumbents may also be subject to overtime, standby, callback, weekend, holiday and shift assignments as identified in their MOU (Memorandum of Understanding).
Part-time extra-help is a provisional classification where permanent status may not be obtained. This position is subject to overtime, standby, shift, and callback assignments and will perform related duties as assigned. This position is non-benefited except for participation in a 401a program with Nationwide.
 
The Job Task Analysis provides information detailing the physical and functional demands of the classification. For the complete job task analysis, visit the Risk Management website at http://www.stancounty.com/riskmgmt/ under the "Disability" tab.

Typical Tasks

Clerical Emphasis - Typical Tasks

• Maintain alphabetic and numeric files by retrieving and filing a variety of documents; 
• Search files for specific information;
• Monitor files for completeness and propriety; 
• Receive, segregate, and route mail;
• Order, receive, log and distribute supplies, and monitor inventory;
• Compile information and data necessary for the preparation of various departmental reports; 
• Maintain routine operational records by transferring, coding and indexing data;
• Answer the telephone, take messages, and meet and assist the public; 
• Perform a limited amount of typing incidental to other tasks;
• Input data into an automated computer system; and 
• Communicate effectively with others.

Community Emphasis - Typical Tasks 

• Peer-to-peer mental health support services;
• Meet regularly with individuals and co-facilitate groups that are part of the designated population;
• Provide support and guidance based on life experience;
• Act as a liaison between designated population and public entities;
• Provide information and referrals regarding services available within the community;
• Create, plan and carry out activities that provide information, encouragement and support;
• Participate in meetings, outreach events and assist with public presentations;
• Keep accurate records;
• Complete necessary paperwork timely and accurately;
• Input data into an automated computer system; and
• Communicate effectively with others. 

Behavioral Health & Substance Use Disorder Peer Aide - Typical Tasks

• Peer-to-peer support services and relapse prevention;
• Support for education and job skills;
• Provide family support and co-facilitate support groups; and
• Ancillary services such as linkages to housing assistance, transportation, case management, and individual services coordination can also be provided through Recovery Services.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education/Experience)

KNOWLEDGE 

• Proper usage of grammar and punctuation;
• Alphabetic and numeric filing methods;
• Basic mathematics; and
• Modern office procedures and practices.

SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Follow oral and written instructions;
• Accurately perform a wide variety of clerical work of routine to average difficulty;
• Learn the operation of office equipment related to the job; and
• Deal with the public in a tactful and courteous manner.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• A combination of training and experience sufficient to gain the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities required.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
In addition to the qualifications referenced above, applicant screening will focus on the following desirable qualifications. Please list any of these qualifications you may have within the "Duties" section of the online application. 

• Current or previous consumer of service(s) through Behavioral Health and Recovery Services; OR
• An immediate family member of an individual who previously or currently receives services through Behavioral Health and Recovery Services; OR
• Individuals/family members who have lived experience with a severe mental health diagnosis or substance use disorder.

Application and Selection Procedures

APPLICATION PROCEDURES/FINAL FILING DATE
Applications cannot be submitted later than 5:00 p.m. on the final filing date. Make your online application as complete as possible so a full and realistic appraisal may be made of your qualifications. 
 
Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.
 
Attaching your resume and cover letter are an optional feature for those who wish to do so in addition to completing the required application. Information on your resume and cover letter will not substitute for the education, work experience and required fields on the County application. The online County application is the primary tool used to evaluate your job qualifications.
EXAMINATION PROCESS 
Most County recruitments consists of the steps detailed below and are governed by Merit Principles. The examination process ensures that all applicants are given the same opportunity to gain employment within Stanislaus County.

• Application Review and Screening. Applications are carefully screened based on information provided. Those who submit incomplete applications that lack relevant qualifications or do not submit all required documents will not be invited to move on. 
• Written Examination. Applicants will be invited to participate in a written exam that tests knowledge for the position. 
• Oral Examination. Applicants are invited to a panel interview in which they will be evaluated by County subject matter experts. 
• Eligible Lists. Candidates who pass the examination will be placed on an eligible list for that classification. Eligible lists are effective for six months but may be extended up to eighteen months.

TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE
 Application Deadline: June 18, 2024
 Oral Examination: Week of July 8, 2024
 
Note: The eligible list generated from this recruitment may be used to fill future extra-help and part-time vacancies throughout Stanislaus County.

GENERAL INFORMATION
Final appointment will be conditional upon successfully passing a County paid pre-employment drug screening (if applicable for position) and a job-related background investigation.

Some positions may require possession or the ability to obtain, and maintenance of a valid California Driver’s license or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job related essential functions.
 
Stanislaus County supports the good health of its workforce. More information is available at http://myclubwellness.org.
 
Cell phones are typically incompatible with the online application format or browser. We recommend using a desktop or laptop computer. If you are still having technical difficulties, please call NEOGOV at 1-855-524-5627