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Sacramento County Child Development Specialist I in Sacramento, California
Child Development Specialist I
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Child Development Specialist I
Salary
$42,804.00 - $52,032.96 Annually
Location
Sacramento, CA
Job Type
Permanent Full-Time
Job Number
28909-C
Department
Child, Family and Adult Services
Opening Date
09/12/2024
Closing Date
2/13/2025 5:00 PM Pacific
Description
Benefits
Questions
The Position
This is a limited continuous filing exam. Next filing cut-offs are at 5:00 pm on:
9/26/2024, 10/10/2024, 11/14/2024, 12/12/2024, 1/9/2025, 2/13/2025 (final)
The Child Development Specialist I supervise children in a child development center or play care program; and/or performs services in the care and instruction of children in a child development center or play care program and ensures their well-being in accordance with State regulations. Under direct supervision, incumbents perform within a well-defined framework of policies and procedures. Incumbents may assist in specific childcare and developmental activities and other higher level duties. As education and experience are gained, greater independence of action is exercised and less detailed supervision is received.
The Child Development Specialist Unit within Sacramento County Child Protective Services is responsible for the direct supervision of dependent youth within two locations. The Sacramento Welcome Home and its various locations are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Granite Regional Park Youth Room daily operations is from 8:00a.m to 5:00p.m.
The current vacancies are both permanent full-time positions and temporary on-call positions with flexibly scheduled hours and days. This eligible list will be used to fill other vacancies as they become available.
Come visit us at the Sacramento County Career Fair on Thursday, October 24, 2024. Click here (https://personnel.saccounty.net/Documents/CareerFair2024.pdf) to find out more!
Examples of Knowledge and Abilities
Knowledge of
Childhood development theories and practices
Program policies, procedures, and guidelines related to assigned operations and activities
Principles of care and supervision of young children
Ability to
Understand and carry out instructions in both oral and written form
Understand, speak, read, and write English at a level sufficient for successful job performance
Report information and data completely and accurately
Interact effectively and positively with diverse and multi-cultural individuals including young children
Employment Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Twelve post-secondary semester or equivalent quarter units of early childhood education or child development, completed with passing grades at a college or university, and one year of paid or volunteer experience with young children in a children's center or in a comparable group learning environment.
OR
Six post-secondary semester or equivalent quarter units of early childhood education or child development, completed with passing grades at a college or university.
Note: Completion of six additional post-secondary semester or equivalent quarter units of early childhood education or child development within one year of hire date, completed with passing grades at a college or university.
Note: Failure to complete the additional units within one year of hire date may be cause for release from probation in accordance with Civil Service Commission Rules.
AND
One year of paid or volunteer experience with young children in a children's center or in a comparable group learning environment.
See Special Requirements
Note: The word "experience" referenced in the minimum qualifications means full-time paid experience unless the minimum qualification states that volunteer experience is acceptable. Part-time paid experience may be accumulated and pro-rated to meet the total experience requirements.
Note: If the minimum qualifications include an educational or certificate/license requirement, applicants must submit proof of requirements with the application. Failure to submit proof of requirements may result in disqualification from the examination. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. For guidelines on submitting acceptable proof of educational requirements, please click here (http://www.personnel.saccounty.net/Documents/EducationalDocumentsGuidelines.pdf) or speak to someone in our office before the cut-off date listed in this notice.
Special Requirements
Education Requirement: Completed units shall include courses that cover the general areas of child growth and development, or human growth and development; child, family and community, or child and family; and program/curriculum.
Background/Criminal History: Candidates will be fingerprinted for purposes of search of local, state, and national fingerprint files to disclose any criminal record.
Driver's License: A valid California Driver's License, Class C is required as staff transports children on field trips. County vehicles are used for field trips. Failure to maintain the appropriate valid California Driver's License required constitutes cause for termination from the class in accordance with Civil Service Rule 11.4
Minimum Age Requirement: Candidates must be 18 years of age.
Physical Characteristics: With or without the use of aids; sufficient vision to read printed material; sufficient hearing to hear normal and telephone conversation; ability to speak in an understandable voice with sufficient volume to be heard in normal conversation; sufficient manual dexterity to write, use telephone or business machines; sufficient physical strength and mobility to drive a car, walk and run with students, and lift, restrain, and control children weighing up to 45 pounds.
Probationary Period
The probationary period for this classification is twelve (12) months.
Application and Testing Information
APPLICATION
Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. All applicants must complete and submit an online County of Sacramento employment application by 5:00 PM on the posted cut-off date. Click here (http://agency.governmentjobs.com/sacramento) to apply.
County of Sacramento
Department of Personnel Services
Employment Services Division
700 H Street, Room 4667
Sacramento, CA 95814
Phone (916) 874-5593; 7-1-1 California Relay Service
Email EmployOffice@Saccounty.net
Inter-Office Mail Code: 09-4667
www.SacCountyJobs.net
Employment applications and all documentation requested in this announcement must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date.
Employment Services is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by an applicant's computer or web browser. Applicants will be automatically logged out if they have not submitted their applications and all documentation prior to 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date.
Your application should highlight all relevant education, training, and experience, and clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position as of the cut-off date.
Application information must be current, concise and related to the requirements in this job announcement. You may only apply for this recruitment once. Duplicate and incomplete applications will be disqualified.
A resume may be included with your application, however it will not substitute for the information requested on the application.
SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE
Applicants are required to provide a full and complete response to each supplemental question. The Supplemental Questionnaire is located in the tab marked "Supplemental Questions". Please be descriptive in your response.
Note: Responses of "See Resume" or "See Application", or copy and paste of work experience are not qualifying responses and will not be considered.
Supplemental Questionnaires must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date. Employment Services is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by an applicant's computer or web browser. Applicants will be automatically logged out if they have not submitted their applications and all documentation prior to 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date.
The supplemental questions are designed to elicit specific information regarding a candidate's experience, education, and training. Responses should be consistent with the information on your application and are subject to verification.
Please provide place of employment, pertinent dates, and concise, descriptive and detailed information for each question.
If a job included responsibilities applicable to several questions, separate the different functions of the job to answer all the questions completely.
Resumes or referral to the application or other questionnaire responses will not be accepted in lieu of completing each question.
If you have no experience, write "no experience" for the appropriate question.
For many individuals, it is more efficient to develop responses to the supplemental questions in a word processing document and then paste them into the final document to be submitted. Changes or corrections to your Supplemental Questionnaire cannot be made once your application packet has been submitted.
If the Supplemental Questionnaire is used in the Formula Rate exam, failure to complete all of the questions or incomplete responses will result in a lower score. While scoring the Supplemental Questionnaire, the candidate's application and/or attachments will not be reviewed, therefore, a candidate's responses to the questions should be accurate, thorough, detailed, and complete.
FORMULA RATE EXAMINATION (Weighted 100%)
All candidates meeting the minimum qualifications by the cut-off date will have their Supplemental Questionnaire scored in the Formula Rate Examination.
This examination will evaluate the relevance, level, recency, progression and quality of candidate's education, training and experience. The candidate's application or other materials will not be included in this examination. Therefore, the candidate's responses to the supplemental questionnaire should be thorough, detailed and complete. The score from the Formula Rate Examination will determine the ranking on the eligible/employment list for this job.
All candidates competing in the testing process will receive written notice of their examination results by email. Notices can also be accessed in their governmentjobs.com inbox. Applicants achieving a passing score will be placed on the eligible list in rank order. The rank is determined by the test score attained from the examination.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Click here (https://personnel.saccounty.net/Pages/EmploymentServicesFAQs.aspx) for Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
For information regarding County jobs:
- www.saccountyjobs.net
Sacramento County is about enriching communities to thrive. We strive to create inclusive workplaces that reflect the communities we serve. We value and celebrate the unique perspectives, backgrounds, abilities, and diverse dimensions of our employees and residents. Through transparency, courage, innovation, and trust we are committed to advance equity and transformational change.
We are a proud equal opportunity employer. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability for any phase of the hiring process, please contact our Disability Compliance Office at dco@saccounty.gov or 916-874-7642, CA Relay 711
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
As an employee of the County of Sacramento, there will be a variety of benefits available to you. These benefits currently include: health, dental and life insurance; flexible spending account options for dependent care and unreimbursed dental and/or medical cost; and an employee assistance program (EAP).
GENERAL BENEFITS:
Most employee benefits are similar to the following for all County employees. However, some benefits differ, depending on the employee representation unit to which the employee's job classification is assigned. Information about the exact benefits applicable to a particular job classification may be obtained from the Sacramento County Department of Benefits or by visiting www.saccountyjobs.net.
TEMPORARY POSITIONS:
Most benefits do not apply to temporary positions. The explanations of benefits applies to employees in regular positions.
SALARY STEP INCREASES:
The beginning salary and the top of the salary range are usually shown on the job announcement. Upon satisfactory service, salary increases of approximately 5% are given annually until the top of the salary range has been attained.
PAY:
All employees are paid bi-weekly via direct deposit into the employee's bank account. The pay period covers fourteen (14) calendar days, starting on a Sunday and ending on the second Saturday thereafter. Salaries are generally paid on the Friday following the end of the pay period. Employees can set up their direct deposit and access their pay information via Employee Self Service in MySacCounty.
VACATION:
Generally, vacation with pay begins at 10 days annually. With increase over a period of years, the maximum annual vacation with pay is 25 days.
HOLIDAYS:
14.5 holidays per year as recognized.
SICK LEAVE:
Equivalent to 15 days annually, unlimited accumulation. Upon retirement, unused sick leave is converted to retirement service credit.
PARENTAL LEAVE:
Entitles a regular County employee, with at least one year of continuous employment, to schedule a paid parental leave of up to 160 hours upon the birth or during the process of an adoption of a minor child. Parental leave shall be approved by the employee's appointing authority, except where the granting of the parental leave request would unduly interfere with or cause severe hardship upon department operations.
TUITION REIMBURSEMENT:
Dependent upon union agreements, regular County employees may be eligible to receive Tuition Reimbursement. The costs for course tuition/registration fees and required books/supplies are eligible for reimbursement. Tuition reimbursement amounts may vary depending upon union agreement.
RETIREMENT:
Social Security and Sacramento County Employees' Retirement System coverage.
HEALTH INSURANCE:
The County offers a variety of health plan design options to fit individual needs.
DENTAL INSURANCE:
The County provides a comprehensive dental benefit program for regular full-time and part-time employees and their eligible dependents. This plan pays on a set fee schedule that varies by procedure. Any amount over the fee schedule is the employee's responsibility. The yearly maximum is $2,000 per person, not including orthodontia. The orthodontic benefit is 50% of covered charges with a lifetime maximum of $1,000 per person.
LIFE INSURANCE:
The County of Sacramento provides a basic life insurance benefit of $15,000 to all eligible employees at no cost. Additional coverage may be purchased through payroll deduction.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION:
The County offers a Deferred Compensation Program which enables employees to save in a systematic way without paying income tax on either the payroll deduction or the earned interest, prior to withdrawal.
EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM:
The County of Sacramento provides an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and their eligible dependents. The EAP offers confidential, professional counseling services in areas such as:
Legal Advice/Difficult Decisions
Marriage or Family Relationships
Financial or Credit Worries/Elder Care
Alcohol and Drug Abuse
WELLNESS INCENTIVE PROGRAM:
The County will recognize and award time off to eligible employees who maintain an excellent attendance record.
FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT:
The County offers regular employees two separate Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA's). These accounts allow employees to set money aside, on a pre-tax basis via payroll deduction, to pay for medical, dental or dependent care expenses.
DEPENDENT CARE REIMBURSEMENT ACCOUNT:
Employees may set aside pre-tax dollars to pay for qualified childcare or dependent care expenses that are necessary for the employee and/or spouse to continue working.
MEDICAL REIMBURSEMENT ACCOUNT:
The Medical Reimbursement Account allows pre-tax dollars to be set aside to pay for out-of-pocket expenses that are not paid by insurance or reimbursed by any other benefit plan.
WORKERS' COMPENSATION:
In case of injury while on the job, each employee is protected under the Workers' Compensation laws of California.
SACRAMENTO CREDIT UNION:
The credit union offers loan facilities and systematic saving plans through payroll deduction.
SELECTION AND PLACEMENT
Sacramento County encourages applications from all persons regardless of race, color, ancestry, religious creed, national origin, gender, disability, political affiliation, or age.
Certain age limits may be required by law, ordinance, or Civil Service direction for specific classifications such as those identified with hazardous occupations.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Please read carefully the "Minimum Qualifications" section of your announcement. You must meet those qualifications by the application deadline date unless otherwise specified. Your application must clearly show you meet the minimum qualifications by the application deadline date, or it will not be accepted. All statements are subject to verification.
"Experience" means full-time paid experience unless the announcement states that volunteer experience is acceptable. Part-time paid experience may be accumulated and pro-rated to meet the total experience requirements.
PROMOTIONAL EXAMINATIONS:
If the announcement indicates the examination is given on a promotional basis, candidates must hold permanent status in Sacramento County Civil Service by the application deadline date and must meet the minimum qualifications.
OPEN EXAMINATIONS:
Any person who meets the minimum qualifications may apply.
CONTINUOUS FILING EXAMINATIONS:
Applicants are eligible to reapply to and retake a continuous filing exam after 6 months from the date the previous exam results was received.
ELIGIBLE LISTS:
Names of qualified persons who made a passing score on an examination are entered, in order of their final grades, on an eligible list. To fill each vacancy, the hiring department will make a selection from among the top three ranks on the employment lists.
EXAMINATION RATINGS:
Unless otherwise stated on the announcement: To be successful, candidates must obtain a rating of at least 70% on each part of the examination. This may be an adjusted score or an arithmetic 70% of the total possible score as determined by the Director.
APPEAL PROCESS:
Persons who believe their applications have been improperly rejected may request the Employment Services Division to review its decision to reject the application. If the applicant desires to submit additional proof of qualifications, such proof must be received by Personnel Services not less than two (2) calendar days prior to the scheduled date for the examination.
Persons who are disqualified in any phase of the examination may appeal such adverse action, in writing, to the Civil Service Commission, 700 H Street, Room 2640, Sacramento, CA 95814, telephone: (916) 874-5586. Such appeals must be filed within thirty (30) calendar days after notice of the adverse action was mailed to the candidate.
FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE VISIT OUR FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQs): https://personnel.saccounty.net/Pages/EmploymentServicesFAQs.aspx
OTHER INFORMATION
VETERAN'S PREFERENCE:
Military veterans who have served during wartime shall be given preference in initial appointment to County service. Such preference shall apply, provided the veteran has first achieved a minimum passing score in the examination. The passing score of a veteran shall be annotated to indicate the veteran's score shall be regarded as 5 points or higher, OR 10 points higher for disabled veterans, only for the purpose of determining the three ranks along with which the veteran's name shall be certified. No score shall actually be changed and no new rank shall be created as a result of application of veteran's preference for certification purposes.
"Disabled Veteran" means any veteran who has served during wartime and, who, as of the final filing date for an examination is declared by the United States Veterans Administration or military service department to be 10% or more disabled as a result of his/her military service. Persons claiming eligibility for disabled veteran's preference must submit to the employment office, on or before the application deadline date, a certification from the United States Veterans Administration or a military service department, dated within 1 year, which certifies the present existence of a service related disability of 10% or more, or other acceptable proof of such disability as a result of his/her military service.
Persons claiming eligibility for veterans preference must submit a copy of Form DD 214 or other acceptable proof of veteran's status on or before the final filing date for the examination. For purpose of this rule "reserve" status does not constitute active duty.
CITIZENSHIP OR AUTHORIZED ALIEN REQUIREMENT:
As required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act, all County employees must be United States citizens or aliens lawfully authorized to work in the United States. Proof of citizenship or authorized status will be required prior to appointment.
CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE:
Some County Civil Service positions are covered by financial disclosure requirements intended to identify potential conflicts of interest.
CONCURRENT EMPLOYMENT:
No employee may concurrently occupy more than one County position.
SPECIAL SKILL QUALIFICATIONS (WHEN SPECIFIED ON THE APPLICATION):
Persons who have special skills required by some (but not all) positions in a class may be certified ahead of others provided that:
Such special skills are based on the duties and requirements of the positions and are in conformance with merit system and equal opportunity principles, and
The certification of eligibles who possess special skills have been approved by the Civil Service Commission.
PRE-EMPLOYMENT MEDICAL EXAMINATION & DRUG TESTING:
The County of Sacramento is committed to maintaining a drug and alcohol free workplace. All persons selected for appointment to positions must pass a medical examination and a drug test, administered by the County at no cost to the applicant.
DRIVER LICENSE:
Possession of a valid California Driver License may be required for some positions.
PROBATIONARY PERIOD:
Regular positions are subject to a probationary period which is an extension of the selection process. Unless otherwise indicated on the announcement, the probationary period is six (6) months.
AGENCY SHOP/FAIR SHARE FEE:
Some positions require, as a condition of continued employment, that the person either:
Become a union member;
Pay a fair share fee to the union; or,
Meet specific requirements under which an equivalent amount must be paid to a charity.
FINGERPRINTING AND CRIMINAL RECORD CHECKS:
Fingerprinting and criminal record checks are required for some positions.
01
The following Supplemental Questionnaire is the Civil Service Exam for this position and will be used to determine your exam score.
Note: The Supplemental Questionnaire and the Application are administered as two separate documents. The Application is used only to determine if the minimum qualifications are met; and the Supplemental Questionnaire will be used only to determine your exam score.
In order to receive every consideration in the selection process, you must complete all questions with concise but detailed answers and provide all requested information. Each answer will be scored separately. References such as 'See Resume' as a response will not be scored.
By continuing in the exam process, you are certifying that all information provided in the Supplemental Questionnaire is true to the best of your knowledge.
I have read and understood the above instructions.
02
Stop and Read
The Child Development Specialist Unit within Sacramento County Child Protective Services is responsible for the direct supervision of dependent youth within two locations.
At the Granite Regional Park Youth Room, children are primarily brought in for the purpose of attending a court hearing at the Sacramento County Juvenile Dependency Court. Child Development Specialist (CDS) staff members supervise youth ages 4 through 18, while they await their scheduled dependency court hearing or trial. While present within the Youth Room, children are provided nutritious snacks and meals. They are engaged in various activities such as arts and crafts, games, free play with toys, and electronic game systems. CDS staff answer basic questions for the children in regard to their court hearing and the court process. CDS staff also coordinate interviews amongst the children and their attorneys, social workers and outside agencies (i.e. CASA workers, FFA social workers, etc.) while being supervised in the Granite Regional Park Youth Room.
At the Sacramento Welcome Home and its various locations, Child Development Specialist staff supervise children ranging from newborns to age 18. The children under their supervision may have special needs and/or disabilities and may be highly traumatized. Youth are provided nutritious snacks and meals, given time to rest and relax, engaged in arts/crafts and games, provided with toys, and given free play activities while awaiting placement.
Child Development Specialists must be willing to work with children experiencing extreme situational stress and trauma and are skilled at helping de-escalate youth who are undergoing challenging circumstances.
I have read and understood the above information.
03
The Sacramento Welcome Home and its various locations are facilities that are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
Granite Regional Park Youth Room is a daily operation 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Due to operational need, we have permanent full-time, part-time, and temporary on-call positions.
I have read and understood the above information.
04
Stop and Read
Select all the boxes that indicate your interest in working at the different work locations. Please be honest in your selection below. This information will not disqualify you from employment. It is used to assist the hiring manager in placing an employee in the appropriate work environment.
Child Protective Services - Sacramento Welcome Home and its various locations (Children experiencing extreme situational stress and trauma)
Child Protective Services - Granite Regional Park Youth Room (Children experiencing situational stress and trauma)
05
Select all the boxes that indicate your interest and availability to work. Please be honest in your selection below. This information will not disqualify you from employment. It is used to assist the hiring manager in placing an employee in the appropriate work environment.
7:00a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
3:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.
10:30 p.m. to 7:30 a.m.
12:00 a.m. (midnight) to 8:00 a.m.
On-call employees will be required to work at both locations with an expectation of availability of 24/7; 365 days a year
06
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Education Requirement: Completed units shall include courses that cover the general areas of child growth and development, or human growth and development; child, family and community, or child and family; and program/curriculum.
Background Requirement: Candidates will be fingerprinted for purposes of search of local, state, and national fingerprint files to disclose any criminal record.
Driver License Requirement: A valid California Driver's License, Class C is required as staff is required to transport children in a County vehicle. Failure to maintain the appropriate valid California Driver's License required constitutes cause for termination from the class in accordance with Civil Service Rule 11.4
Age Requirement: Candidates must be 18 years of age.
Physical Characteristics/Requirements: With or without the use of aids; sufficient vision to read printed material; sufficient hearing to hear normal and telephone conversation; ability to speak in an understandable voice with sufficient volume to be heard in normal conversation; sufficient manual dexterity to write, use telephone or business machines; sufficient physical strength and mobility to drive a car, walk and run with students, and lift, restrain, and control children weighing up to 45 pounds
I have read, understood, and am able to comply with the Special Requirements noted above.
07
Select the one box that best describes your highest level of completed education in early childhood education or childhood development from an accredited college or university.
Note: Units should be post-secondary semester or equivalent quarter units in courses that cover the following general areas:
Child growth and development
Human growth and development
Child, family and community or child and family
Program/Curriculum
None
Less than 6 semester units
6 but less than 15 semester units
15 but less than 30 semester units
30 but less than 60 semester units
Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education OR More than 60 units leading toward a Bachelor Degree in Child Development
Bachelor Degree or higher in Child Development
08
If you have not completed and passed 12 post-secondary semester or equivalent quarter units of early childhood education or child development from an accredited college or university, you must complete the deficient units within one year of hire date. Failure to complete the additional units within one year of hire date may be cause for release from probation in accordance with Civil Service Commission Rules.
I have read, understood, and am able to comply with the above information.
09
Provided you are reachable on the eligible list, your responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire may be reviewed by potential employers as the initial step of the interview process. During the interview process you may also be required to substantiate the responses you have provided.
I have read and understood the above information.
10
Select the one box that best describes your paid or volunteer experience with young children in a children's center or in a comparable group learning environment. (Part-time experience is converted to full-time on a basis of 173.6 hours =21.7 days =1 work month).
None
Less than 12 months experience
12 months but less than 18 months experience
18 months but less than 24 months of experience
24 months or more of experience
11
Select all the boxes that best describe your paid or volunteer experience working with children of different age groups in a children's center or in a comparable group learning environment for one year or more.
None
Infants (Newborn to less than 12 months old)
Toddlers (1 year but less than 3 years old)
Preschoolers (3 years but less than 5 years old)
Young school age (5 years but less than 12 years old)
Adolescence (12 years but less than 18 years old)
12
Select the one box that best describes your experience working with children requiring special needs (e.g., hearing impaired, mental health issues, autism, developmentally delayed, diabetic, etc.).
None
At least 3 months but less than 6 months
6 months but less than 12 months
12 months but less than 18 months
18 months but less than 24 months
24 months or more of experience
13
Select all the boxes that best describe the type of special needs children with which you have experience working in the field of child development.
Note: Your selection should reflect at least 3 months of experience performed on a regular and recurring basis.
None
Hearing impairment
Vision impairment
Autism
Down Syndrome
Developmental delay
Non-communicative behavior
Aggressive/violent behavior
Diabetes
Epilepsy
Other chronic condition(s)
14
Describe in detail your role(s) and level of responsibility working with children requiring special needs. In your response, also include the following:
Your job title, employer/organization name, dates of employment and hours worked per week (You may include more than one)
Type of facility/working environment
Successful strategies used
Age and number of children
The child's special needs
Training and/or education regarding special needs
If you do not have experience in this area, please type "None."
15
Select all the boxes that best indicate the adults you have interacted with in a children's center or in a comparable group learning environment.
None
Parents/guardians of children
Supervisors/Management/Program Directors
Investigators/State licensing personnel
One-on-one assistants
Custodial/Maintenance personnel
Security personnel
Dietitians/Food Service
Social Workers
Therapists
Attorneys
Co-workers
Other applicable adults
16
Select all the boxes that best describe your document preparation experience in a working environment.
None
Complete work-related forms
Composing and maintaining inventory
Composing e-mails
Composing letters/memos from a template
Composing letters/memos from scratch
Composing reports
17
Select all the boxes that best describe your experience using computer software and/ or office equipment in a working environment.
None
Microsoft Outlook or similar software
Microsoft Excel or similar software
Microsoft Word or similar software
Scanners
Printers
Fax Machines
18
Describe in detail your experience working with children in a children's center or in a comparable group learning environment. In your response, also include the following:
Your job title, employer/organization name, dates of employment, and hours worked per work week (You may include more than one)
Type of facility/working environment
Position held (Indicate if you were the primary or if you worked with others)
Age and number of children
Your experience observing and reporting problematic issues with an individual child or group of children under your care/supervision
Specific duties and responsibilities to support and further clarify the experience selected in response to all prior supplemental questions. Experience with Question #14 does not need to be reiterated
If you do not have experience in this area, please type "None."
19
Select the one box that best describes the frequency of your paid or volunteer experience addressing confrontational and/or difficult children of varying ages under your care in a children's center or comparable group learning environment.
None
Rarely: Performed less than 25% of the time on the job
Sometimes: Performed 25% but less than 75% of the time on the job
Extensively: Performed 75% or more of the time on the job
20
Describe your experience handling a specific situation that involved confrontational and/or difficult children under your care. Specifically address a difficult situation concerning children ages 4 years to 10 years and a separate situation involving children ages 10 years to 18 years. Identify the strategies you used to resolve the situation, the outcome, and if you would have handled things differently. If you do not have experience in this area, please type "None."
21
Are you fluent in a language other than English?
Yes
No
22
Are you proficient in sign language and are you able to communicate with the hearing impaired?
Yes
No
23
If you are fluent in a language other than English, list the language(s) and state whether you speak it, write it, or both. If it was used for employment, list your employer and length of employment.
If you are proficient using sign language, please indicate the reason for use. If it was used for employment, list your employer and length of employment.
If you have no experience in the aforementioned areas, please type "None."
24
The County of Sacramento is committed to maintaining a drug and alcohol free workplace. All persons selected for appointment must pass a drug test administered by the County and at no cost to the applicant.
I understand, if offered conditional employment, I will be subject to a drug test administered by the County as described in Sacramento County Personnel Ordinance Section 2.78.030.
Yes
No
Required Question
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Phone
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