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Clark County, NV PTH FACILITATION/MEDIATION SPECIALIST (FOSTER PARENT CHAMPION) in Las Vegas, Nevada
PTH FACILITATION/MEDIATION SPECIALIST (FOSTER PARENT CHAMPION)
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PTH FACILITATION/MEDIATION SPECIALIST (FOSTER PARENT CHAMPION)
Salary
$15.00 - $25.00 Hourly
Location
Clark County - Las Vegas, NV
Job Type
PART-TIME
Job Number
PTH FMS-2024
Department
Family Services
Opening Date
04/09/2024
Closing Date
6/4/2024 5:01 PM Pacific
Description
Benefits
Questions
ABOUT THE POSITION
The Clark County Department of Family Services is seeking qualified candidates to apply for Foster Parent Champion. This position will assist other caregivers navigate the foster care system. The ideal candidate must be a licensed caregiver or licensed relative caregiver who has been licensed for two (2) years. The ideal candidate will have a general knowledge of resources in Clark County and be willing to attend Child and Family Team (CFT) and other similar meetings. A positive attitude and good communication skills are a must. Additionally, candidates must have a strong desire to build the Foster Parent Champion Program and help children and families along the way.
Clark County Department of Family Services (DFS) is the local public agency whose role is to help keep children safe. The agency was formed in July 2002 in response to the merger of state and county child welfare services.
Mission Statement:
Protecting children from abuse and neglect by partnering with our community to build safe, nurturing and stable families, to support family preservation when possible, to provide permanent families for those children who cannot safely return home and to ensure the well-being of children in our care.
Please Note: Part-time employment will not lead to permanent employment. Part-time hourly employees are used to fill positions normally less than twenty (20) hours per week. Part-time employees do not receive benefits.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the “Education” and “Work Experience” sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see attached resume" on your application.
Licensing and Certification:
Must be a Licensed Caregiver or Licensed Relative Caregiver in the State of Nevada. Must possess a valid Nevada Class C driver's license at the time of appointment.
Background Investigation:
Employment is contingent upon the results of a background investigation. In order to work at the Department of Family Services, employees must not have any qualifying offense that violates the standards required by NRS 432B.198 and/or NRS 432B.199.
As indicated in NRS 432A.1773, any person hired to work in a licensed child care facility, who is responsible for the daily operations, administration or management of the child care facility must be at least 21 years of age.
Pre-Employment Drug Testing:
Employment is contingent upon the results of a pre-employment drug examination.
Working Conditions:
Work shifts may include day and swing shift (including Holidays).
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
Answer shared phone lines, providing support to callers, initiate phone calls to licensed and unlicensed caregivers, case managers, licensing representatives and other workers. Provide support and information to caregivers including free and low-cost community resources. Conduct research on resources to determine appropriateness of resources in meeting the needs of caregivers; maintain information in shared workspace, communicate with case managers regarding additional referrals needed for caregivers. Attend CFTs/TDMs or other caregiver meetings, assisting the caregiver as needed, assist caregivers in obtaining resources from community partners which may include driving a caregiver to/from a community resource or meeting. Maintain documentation of contact with caregivers, review monthly additions to QPI just in time trainings and submit to PTH. Participate in unit and resource meetings, maintain current calendar status of activities and appointments, present information to DFS staff, caregiver support groups and community partners regarding the Foster Parent Champion Program. Attend community events to promote program and provide information on role of FPC to caregivers (i.e. Spring Carnival, Easter Egg Roll), represent agency in positive manner. Communicate daily with caregivers (licensed and unlicensed). Make assessments & articulate the assessments and connect support services, present the Foster Parent Champion program to Stakeholders, proficient in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint & Word. Strong knowledge of community services, strong interpersonal and computer skills. Ability to communicate both listening, verbalizing and writing, ability to communicate both listening, verbalizing and writing, empathy, work with challenging people, ability to redirect and calm folks and ability to be a team player.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Mobility to work in a typical office setting and use standard office equipment, stamina to remain seated and maintain concentration for an extended period of time, vision to read printed materials and a computer screen, and hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the telephone. Accommodation may be made for some of these physical demands for otherwise qualified individuals who require and request such accommodation.
PART-TIME AND TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES DO NOT RECEIVE BENEFITS.
01
The following questions 1-4 will be used to assist in determining if candidates meet the minimum qualifications.
Are you a Licensed Caregiver or Licensed Relative Caregiver in the State of Nevada?
Yes
No
02
If you indicated "Yes" in question 1, please provide the license number and expiration date. If this does not apply, type N/A.
03
Do you currently hold a valid driver's license?
Yes, I currently hold a valid Nevada driver's license
Yes, I currently hold a valid driver's license from another state.
No, I do not currently hold a valid driver's license.
04
As indicated in NRS 432A.1773, any person hired to work in a licensed child care facility, who is responsible for the daily operations, administration or management of the child care facility, must be at least 21 years of age.
I understand the above requirement and certify that I am at least 21 years of age.
I understand the above requirement and certify that I am not 21 years of age.
05
The following skills assessment is a self-assessment used to evaluate an applicant's training and experience.
I understand that:
A) Part-time experience must be prorated and credited as half of full-time experience (i.e., if you performed the task for two years in a part-time position, 20 hours per week, you can only credit yourself with one year of experience in that area)
B) The education, knowledge, and experience levels indicated by my skills assessment responses must be supported and clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of my application;
C) Any falsification or misrepresentation of the information listed on the employment application or skills assessment may result in removal from the eligibility list or rescinding a job offer;
D) Responses to assessment questions that are not supported and clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections on the application may result in question scores being adjusted to receive zero points;
E) Assessment scores may be used to consider applicants for the selection process;
F) I further understand that since exam scores will be automatically generated based on the applicant's response to each item in the assessment, score appeals will not be allowed for this recruitment.
I have read and understand the above information regarding the completion of the following skills assessment questions. I further understand that this recruitment includes a skills assessment and that the answers I provide must be consistent with the "education" and "work history" sections detailed on my application and that scoring appeals will not be allowed for this recruitment.
06
Which describes your highest level of education?
Some High School
High School Diploma or GED
Trade School or Technical Degree
Some College (1-29 semester credits)
Some College (30-59 semester credits)
Some College (60-89 semester credits)
Some College (90-120+ semester credits)
Associates Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Master's Degree or higher
None of the above
07
Do you possess at least 15 semester credits in behavioral science?
Yes
No
08
Are you a current or former foster parent with Clark County?
Yes
No
09
Indicate your full-time professional experience providing customer service in a high stress environment.
No Experience
Less than 12 months
12 to 23 months
24 to 35 months
36 to 47 months
More than 48 months
10
Indicate your full-time professional experience calendaring appointments for multiple people, ensuring critical deadlines are met, answering phones, assessing and redirecting callers, organizing and maintaining files, and analyzing data.
No Experience
Less than 12 months
12 to 23 months
24 to 35 months
36 to 47 months
More than 48 months
11
Indicate your full-time professional experience utilizing interpersonal communication and conflict resolution skills.
No Experience
Less than 12 months
12 to 23 months
24 to 35 months
36 to 47 months
More than 48 months
12
Indicate your full-time professional experience managing a high volume of time-sensitive projects.
No Experience
Less than 12 months
12 to 23 months
24 to 35 months
36 to 47 months
More than 48 months
13
Indicate your full-time professional experience teaching or working with groups.
No Experience
Less than 12 months
12 to 23 months
24 to 35 months
36 to 47 months
More than 48 months
14
Indicate your full-time professional experience with family management practices.
No Experience
Less than 12 months
12 to 23 months
24 to 35 months
36 to 47 months
More than 48 months
15
Indicate your full-time professional experience with infant development.
No Experience
Less than 12 months
12 to 23 months
24 to 35 months
36 to 47 months
More than 48 months
16
Indicate your full-time professional experience with child development.
No Experience
Less than 12 months
12 to 23 months
24 to 35 months
36 to 47 months
More than 48 months
17
Indicate your full-time professional experience with adolescence development.
No Experience
Less than 12 months
12 to 23 months
24 to 35 months
36 to 47 months
More than 48 months
18
Indicate your proficiency level with Microsoft Word.
No Experience
Basic (can setup a document, format the text, and edit the document)
Intermediate (can navigate the title and ribbon bar, can use spellcheck and grammar check, can create templates)
Advanced (can perform mail merge, edit headers/footers and add page numbers and title pages)
Expert (can insert pictures/borders, SmartArt, and charts/graphs)
19
Identify your proficiency level with Microsoft Excel.
No Experience
Basic (navigate excel, input & enter data, sort and print preparation)
Intermediate (create spreadsheets, input data, create formulas, report formatting)
Advanced (consolidating data, using pivot tables, charting data, and formatting charts)
Expert (advanced formulas, if statements, VLOOKUP, VBA, and Macros)
20
Indicate your proficiency level with Microsoft Outlook.
No Experience
Basic (can create and send email messages)
Intermediate (can create new folders, archive and store emails, can set appointments and create to-do lists)
Advanced (can set up contacts, generate auto-replies, can configure email settings)
Expert (can create, schedule and delegate tasks, plan meetings, and share and configure calendars)
21
Indicate your proficiency level with Microsoft PowerPoint.
No Experience
Basic (navigate, format using master slides, apply fonts, colors, utilize different of views and displays)
Intermediate (change slide transition effects, add header footer to slides, put video into slide, use lists)
Advanced (using colors and animations, creating tables and charts, modifying custom templates, utilizing internet tools to enhance)
Expert (add and record audio, add sound effects to an animation or hyperlink, inserting video from YouTube and other sites)
22
This position may be used to fill positions working various times and schedules. Please select from the list below any of the work times and schedules you would accept (select all that apply).
Day Shift
Swing Shift
Graveyard Shift
Willing to work weekends (Saturdays and/or Sundays)
Willing to work holidays
Willing to work all shifts/days/holidays
23
Are you available to work evenings, between 5:00pm and 9:00pm on the previously selected days?
Yes
No
24
Do you have transportation to teach classes at community-based locations?
Yes
No
25
Please indicate below the statement that best describes your Spanish bilingual ability.
I am not bilingual in Spanish
I have a good comprehension of Spanish
I speak Spanish fluently
I read and write Spanish at a proficient level
26
I understand this application is for part-time employment. Part-time hourly employees work 20 hours or less per week. Part-time employees do not receive benefits. Part-time employment does not lead to full-time, permanent employment.
I have read and understand the above information regarding part-time employment.
Required Question
Agency
Clark County
Address
500 S. Grand Central Pkwy, 3rd Floor PO Box 551791 Las Vegas, Nevada, 89155-1791
Phone
(702)455-4565
Website
http://www.clarkcountynv.gov
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