32 jobs found in Merced

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:   Reviews difficult and unusual cases with Probation Officers.   Assists in coordinating staff members responsible for inter related cases.   Assigns cases for investigation by Probation Officers and suggests procedures for investigations. Also conducts case reviews of all assigned files.   Presents reports and recommendations to the Court.   Helps plan and conduct community educational activities and conducts training.   Conducts internal administrative and background investigations and prepares reports.   Train, supervise and evaluate assigned staff.   Participates in the grievance procedure of employees or their representatives.   Assists in the implementation of policy changes or develops and implements policy as assigned.   Evaluates departmental programs and implements new or revised programs.   Assists in community...

Please Note: This class specification has a potential to be utilized for positions in both Public Health and Behavioral Health and Recovery Services. This recruitment is being established to fill a vacancy in Behavioral Health and Recovery Services only.   Duties may include, but are not limited to the following: For BHRS: Perform a broad range of supervisory and administrative duties related to assigned programs. Plan, assign, evaluate and direct the work of nursing staff in behavioral health and recovery services programs, including inpatient psychiatric services as well as outpatient and telehealth services in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern inpatient facilities and outpatient clinics. Develop, evaluate and monitor policies and procedures related to all nursing functions within the Department. Plans, schedules, assigns, evaluates and directs the work of nursing staff in the Department. Advises staff...

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:   Consults with management and coordinates with Juvenile Facility Staff and others regarding conduct, attitudes and special problems of juveniles.   Plans the care, supervision and guidance of assigned juveniles and oversees and enforces discipline and order.   Takes necessary action and alerts proper authorities in emergency situations. Use appropriate level of force, when necessary, for the purpose of stopping and/or restraining a combative youth.   Oversees the maintenance of logs and reports and completes reports as required.   Maintains security and maintenance of the facilities including key control and ensuring safety and sanitation standards are adhered to in compliance with laws, statutes and regulations governing juveniles' institutional care and facility.   Distributes prescription and non-prescription medicine to juveniles as directed by...

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:   Plans, directs and reviews the work of subordinates and consultants in the design, modification and construction of public works projects. Also participates in the development of civil engineering projects.   Serves as technical advisor to the Department on matters of policy and procedures. Determines staff assignments on civil engineering projects and the use of consultants.   Reviews or performs the preparation of designs, plans, specifications, and estimates. Also certifies that plans and specifications are ready to be advertised.   Supervises the administration, inspection, and payments on contract construction projects.   Reviews referrals on private development and transmits recommendations to the Planning Department.   Reviews and evaluates work performed for accuracy, completeness, timeliness, appropriateness of decisions, and conformity to regulations...

Please Note:  The Staff Psychiatrist is an at-will class under the direction of the Behavioral Health and Recovery Services Medical Director and serves at the pleasure of the Director Of Behavioral Health & Recovery Services/Public Guardian-Conservator. Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:   Provides general, acute and continuing psychiatric care to the patients in the mental health and alcohol and drug centers.   Emergency on-call and call back consultations.   Consults with other medical and substance abuse practitioners.   May advise staff on appropriate treatment techniques for specific cases.   Orders appropriate laboratory work and nursing follow-up care.   Complete medical and court records in accordance with mandated standards.   Collaborates with interdisciplinary team.   Evaluates social support/rehabilitation needs.   Reviews/oversees intake and...

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Develops public information and education materials. Compiles reports requiring data collection and the use of basic statistics. Assists or conducts public information workshops and seminars, outreach, and education activities. Schedules and performs program counseling and advocacy, and works closely with senior legal services and other senior citizens' programs to ensure program services. Investigates complaints and provides resolution for senior citizens in skilled nursing and residential facilities in Merced County. Conducts facility visits to ensure compliance with regulations and patient/resident rights. Counsels clients and performs all follow up required to solve the client case. Maintains client files, detects irregularities, advises clients on rights, and evaluates file for fraud, abuse and misrepresentation. Develops and uses computerized recordkeeping systems, develops case...

This recruitment is being established to obtain a current eligible list for both full time and Extra-Help vacancies as they occur. Extra-Help are not entitled to county  benefits  and are limited to a maximum of 25 hours per week. Extra-Help pay is up to $19.99 per hour. Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:   Operates computer to track officer movement and inmates/minors assigned to a specific facility.   Looks for aggressive behavior or other potential security problems between inmates/juveniles notifying Correctional Officer or Juvenile Institutions Officer on duty of all suspicious behaviors.   Maintains visitor and inmate/juvenile access control.   Ensures Correctional Officer or Juvenile Institutions Officer access to secured areas.   Makes announcements to inmates/juveniles and officers on duty.   Assists the public with inmate/juvenile and facility information...

Please Note: This recruitment has been established to fill vacancies throughout the Public Health department. Incumbents assigned to the current vacancy will coordinate Emergency Preparedness Services and other public health programs.   Duties may include, but are not limited to the following: Plan, organize and coordinate the operations of public health programs. Develop, evaluate and monitor public health program budgets and ensure proper administrative and financial controls. Supervise staff assigned to the program. Build and maintain professional rapport with a variety of stakeholders including, but not limited to, public and private agencies, community organizations and professional groups. Knowledge of principles and practices of current public health policy, potential sources of funding, laws/regulations and contract negotiation. Develop and implement community public health education tools and programs in accordance with department...

This recruitment is being established to obtain a current eligible list for both full time and Extra-Help vacancies. Extra-Help are not entitled to county benefits and are limited to 25 hours per week.     Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Implement patient medical care plans as developed and prescribed within Mental Health Department guidelines and policies.  Provide direct care for regular and individual special treatments or procedures.  Observe and evaluate patients' signs, symptoms, and reactions to therapy in efforts to identify or interpret significant findings or changes requiring attention or notification of other professional staff.  Assists with special treatments, tests, and administering prescribed medications, making constant adjustments commensurate with a patient's condition.  Maintain control of drugs and medications.  Instruct and interact with patients and/or relatives...

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Plans, organizes, directs, manages, and supervises staff through the Mental Health treatment and prevention services programs of the County Psychiatric Facility. Reviews, updates, and develops service and program policies. Provides guidance and assists with the resolution of staff complaints, grievances, and conflicts. Provides leadership and consultation to staff in the resolution of difficult questions concerning clinical problems and patient treatment. Implements quality assurance including establishment of clinical standards and development of a process for evaluating and monitoring services. Insures that services are provided in compliance with Federal and State requirements. Negotiates and manages contracts and develops and administers grants and program budgets. Functions as the facility/property manager and is responsible for procurement of goods, services and inventory...

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Organizes, directs and supervises the operation and activities of a specific program of services in the Probation Department as assigned by a Division Director, Assistant Chief Probation Officer or Chief Probation Officer.   Assist in development of new programs that will make operations more efficient and/or provide better service.   Acts as liaison to other agency and community groups.   Appears for public speaking engagements as a representative of the department.   Provides consultation to employees in resolving difficult issues and situations.   Schedules employees to ensure adequate coverage of programs by employees.   Conducts training activities.    Assists in implementation of policy changes and/or develops and implements policy.   Establish division goals, objectives, and outcomes with assistance of administrative and subordinate...

Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:   Participate in long-range planning policy formulation.   Recommends land use and development policies and assists in developing or revising ordinances.   May conduct inspection of sites to ensure compliance with the General Plan and Zoning Codes.   Interprets the use permits in each zone according to zoning and related ordinances.   Prepares or assists in the preparation of maps and graphs.   Answers inquiries from the public relating to planning and zoning.   Provide staff support to and participates in the implementation of the general plan and other plans.   Contact federal, state and local agencies to discuss the feasibility of acquiring financing for projects.   Process application for the development projects.   Participates in the environmental activities for decision-making bodies.   May provide training and lead...

This recruitment is being established to obtain a current eligible list for both full time and Extra-Help vacancies. Extra-Help are not entitled to county benefits and are limited to a maximum of 25 hours per week. Extra-Help pay is up to $15.41 per hour. Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:   Learns to interview and participate in educational and clinical settings; assist consumers to complete forms.   Learns to assist outreach Behavioral Health and Recovery Services, Social Services, or Probation staff in linking consumers with resources and in appropriate level of care.   Learns to lead activity groups and prevocational groups in a program setting.   Learns to identify and utilize appropriate community agencies for referral of consumers.   May work in non-traditional settings such as community shelters, outreach programs, etc.   Prepare routine reports and correspondence and maintain consumer...

Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:   Interviews patients and evaluates their physical condition.   Provides a full range of occupational or physical therapy for neuromuscularly, orthopedically and physically disabled children that may require highly specialized skills and knowledge.   Reviews clinical records, medical prescriptions and physician referrals to develop treatment plans Observes patient reactions and notes changes; adopts and applies treatment procedures.   Instructs aides, assistants, family members and patients in the proper use of wheelchairs, crutches, canes, braces, prosthetic appliances and devices; devises or adapts equipment as required.   May consult with school staff, medical personnel and vendors for coordination of services.   May be assigned to any California Children Services site in the County.   May provide Targeted Case Management services and engage in...

Please Note:   This is an at-will classification under the direction of and serves at the pleasure of the Director of Behavioral Health & Recovery Services/Public Guardian-Conservator .  Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:   Consults, advises and makes recommendations to the Director of Behavioral Health & Recovery Services regarding the scope and quality of psychiatric, medical and other professional services provided.   Supervises, assigns, trains and evaluates psychiatric and clinical staff including independent contract status physicians and other positions.   Coordinates the planning and implementation of medical training and education for physicians.   Assists with the recruitment of physicians for the departments.   Provides medical oversight for medical/clinical services of the Mental Health Plan.   Assures appropriate medical and psychiatric consultation and...

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Examines and locates mechanical defects in a wide variety of automotive, road construction and maintenance equipment.   Makes major and minor mechanical repairs including engine tune-ups, brake relining, body and fender, and electrical system repair.   Fits new parts and adjusts engines, oil, water, and fuel pumps, carburetors and fuel injectors, governors, starting motors, clutches, transmissions, differentials, brakes and steering gear.   Repairs track layer type tractors, checking and replacing rollers, pins and brushing.   Overhauls hydraulic lifts and steering assemblies on motor graders and tractors.   Maintains records of time and materials used on each job.   Perform gas electrical welding and repair work in the field.   Performs machinist and fabrication work.  Minimum Qualifications: Level I Experience: Four...

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:   Develop, promote and manage the First 5 Merced County programs and initiatives. Plan, facilitate and deliver trainings, seminars and individual project development services. Research funding sources to ensure the long-term sustainability of programs. Develop and prepare grant applications from a variety of public and private sources. Develop, organize and design work measurement criteria for evaluating the effectiveness and efficiency of services being provided; reviews projects to evaluate alternatives. Develop and administer budgets; ensure expenses are within grant guidelines and budget. Develop and maintain professional working relationships with Federal, State and County agencies. Provide technical assistance to staff in achieving program goals and objectives.  Minimum Qualifications: Experience: Two (2) years of progressively responsible...

Please note:   Extra-Help employees are not entitled to County benefits and are limited to a maximum of 25 hours per week. Extra help rate is up to $15.00/hour This position will be assigned to the Department of Workforce Investment. The Extra Help Student Intern will provide general assistance while gaining valuable work experience.  Assignments will vary depending on the needs of the Department. Desirable Qualifications: Possession of a valid California Drivers License Current college student with Business Administration major, concentration in Accounting preferred.  Methods, practices and technology used in the development, maintenance and control of fiscal and accounting work.  Must be able to perform job assignments in a timely and efficient manner. Must be able to adjust to unexpected changes in work demand to meet deadlines. Ability to take on tasks with minimal supervision. Ability to maintain...

Please Note: Extra-Help employees are not entitled to County benefits and are limited to a maximum of 25 hours per week. Desirable Experience: Facilitation/organization of community outreach resources and programs to the Southeast Asian community. Experience providing public health information to the Southeast Asian community. Skills:  bilingual in Hmong, Lao or Mien. Knowledge of Hmong, Lao or Mien cultures. Experience interpreting and translating. Duties may include, but are not limited to the following: Facilitate outreach and community engagement with the Southeast Asian community. Plan, design and implement outreach strategies. Act as liaison with other departments and stakeholders. Coordinate outreach efforts with stakeholders and the community. Recommend changes to County policies and procedures if necessary to optimize the efficiencies of the Department's services. Perform all duties required to complete assigned project or...

Please note: Extra-Help employees are not entitled to County benefits and are limited to a maximum of 25 hours per week. Duties may include, but are not limited to the following: Assist with sample ballot mailings Assists with precinct worker training Survey Merced County polling locations for accessibility issues pursuant to Americans with Disability Act requirements; maintain records of Temporary Mitigations required by site location Organize and/or assist with the storage and maintenance of election equipment and supplies May be required to operate a forklift (certification training provided by Merced County) Responsible for delivery of voting booths and supplies before and after elections Assists with logic & accuracy testing of equipment May be assigned to troubleshoot election equipment and precinct issues on election day  Minimum Qualifications: Experience: One (1) year of warehouse or...