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Job Summary Plans, coordinates and administers a specific program within a designated department. Assigned programs typically involve heavy administrative components and require a single incumbent to administer. Responsibilities include project/task planning, design, recommendation, implementation and day to day administration of program responsibilities. This position will support the weatherization program and clients to provide energy efficient upgrades to residential buildings. The position will partner with clients and contractors to provide repair and weatherization measures. The position will work in a team with other weatherization professionals and program management to efficiently serve the weatherization needs of low income residents in the Clark County. Qualifications Education and Experience: Program Assistant positions typically require a job related degree or three to five years of experience related to the specialized area.  Depending on area of assignment, a degree may substitute for some or all of the required experience.  Knowledge of: Applicable computer applications/technology, principles and practices of public sector organization and some specifics relating to program operations; planning, scheduling, monitoring and problem solving; research techniques and data analysis; budget tracking, justification and control; application of County state and federal laws and regulation relevant to the program/project area; departmental policies and procedures, trends and practices within the specialized area. Ability to: Effectively coordinate, work to others; carry out policy directives of management in an effective and timely manner; establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public, other governmental jurisdictions, contractors, and other County staff; communicate and express ideas effectively, orally and in writing. SELECTION PROCESS If you wish to upload a resume or other documents: Resumes and documents must be attached together in the ‘Resume Upload’ section of the application. Multiple files are allowed, but all applicant attachments must be uploaded simultaneously, as there is no way to edit or append uploaded materials after submitting the application.  Application Review (Pass/Fail) – An online application is required.  Attaching a resume does not substitute for a completed application; incomplete applications will not pass the application review.  Candidates deemed most qualified will be invited to participate in the remainder of the selection process. Practical Exam (Pass/Fail) – This recruitment may require a practical exam which will be job related and may include, but not be limited to, the qualifications outlined in the job announcement.  Candidates deemed most qualified will be invited to participate in the remainder of the selection process. Oral Interview – The interview will be job related and may include, but not be limited to, the qualifications outlined in the job announcement.  Top candidate(s) will continue in the process. Employment References will be conducted for the final candidates and may include verification of education. It is the general policy of the County that new employees should be hired at the lower steps of the applicable range and advance through the range at the normal progression.   Position open until filled. Examples of Duties Duties may include but are not limited to the following: Prepares recommendations regarding direction of program. Plans, organizes and administers specific program(s), services and activities as assigned program; develops and implements new elements to assigned program. Makes recommendations in defining program goals and objectives; recommends methods and means of accomplishing objectives; works within established policies and procedures. Researches and analyzes data relating to assigned program, recommends modification of procedures. Works within established budgets and contracts with outside agencies and other governmental agencies;  works within program guidelines and requirements. Prepares reports on program performance, needs, services information and contributes to the evaluation of program performance. Coordinates activities with those of other related programs, departments or agencies; works through controversial issues, relying on manager’s assistance to resolve significant issues. Delegates to or coordinates support staff connected to the program; provides information and possible recommendations to manager if work performance problems arise. May assist manager with coordinating and assigning work activities and small projects; monitors workflow; reviews and monitors work products, methods and procedures. Salary Grade Local 307.7 Salary Range $25.73 - $34.74- per hour For complete job announcement, application requirements, and to apply on-line (applications on external sites are not monitored), please visit our website at: https://www.clark.wa.gov/human-resources/explore-careers-clark-county

WORK SCHEDULE:    This position is full time regular and exempt.  Work hours will vary.  Must be flexible, to be able to cover the floor as needed for extended periods of time (2-3 hours) but not entire shifts. AT YOUTHCARE:   YouthCare envisions a community where no young person experiences homelessness, all young people have the opportunity to thrive, and the systems that oppress them are dismantled. YouthCare serves young people of many racial and ethnic backgrounds, abilities, sexual orientations, gender identities, and religious beliefs, and we seek a workforce that reflects that diversity.  Join our amazing CASA team and receive a new hire bonus up to $3,000. ABOUT YOUTHCARE:   YouthCare works to end youth homelessness and to ensure that young people are valued for who they are and empowered to achieve their potential. Founded in 1974, YouthCare was one of the first programs to serve runaway and homeless youth on the West Coast. The goal was to help young people find safety today and build a future for tomorrow. Over four decades, we’ve defined best practices and developed programs that are a national standard for excellence. Using a youth-centered approach, we ensure that young people experiencing homelessness ages 12-24 have the hope, skills, and confidence to gain long-term stability. COVID vaccinations are mandated at YouthCare. Employees will be required to submit proof of vaccination or have an approved request for medical or religious exemption an an approved accommodation at time of On-Boarding. Please Note: Philosophical, political, scientific, or sociological objections to vaccination will not be considered for an exemption or accommodation.  ABOUT CASA DE LOS AMIGOS:    This program has 2 locations and 20 beds, serving clients ages 12-17, who have been placed in the program by the Office of Refugee Resettlement Department of Unaccompanied Children's Services (ORR / DUCS). The clients are unaccompanied minors, primarily from Central America, and the program’s goal is safe and timely reunification with family in the United States.  POSITION SUMMARY:   Under the supervision of the Director of Adolescent Services, the Bilingual Mental Health Therapist is responsible for providing mental health services to young people at YouthCare in the ORR (Office of Refugee Resettlement) funded programs. Duties include initial mental health and risk assessments, one-on-one counseling sessions, facilitation, and planning of psychoeducational groups for young people, collaboration with case planning and completion of on-going assessment paperwork. This position requires a high degree of flexibility in responding to emergent needs of young people in crisis and good organizational and documentation skills. ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Provide a 20 - 40 hours weekly of direct client contact, including face-to-face counseling, and appropriate outside functions, such as escorting to appointments. Carry a caseload of up to 10-20 active clients. Assess each client’s goals, safety, and need for level of services.  Screen all clients for human trafficking.  Provide each young person in care with weekly one-on-one sessions.  Create and implement group curricula; facilitate groups on at least a weekly basis.  Partner with program leadership to create learning opportunities for Youth Counselors to learn about the mental health of clients, trauma-informed care, attachment theory, and other relevant topics for success in the program.  Provide referrals and case summaries to psychiatric providers in the event that it is necessary for young people to access a higher level of service. Develop safety and behavioral contracts, as well as post-care resource lists that focus on mental health resources and coping skills following reunification. Communicate safety considerations to the team in a timely manner.  Conduct family sessions, provide psycho-education to sponsors, and conduct sponsor assessments (as needed) to ensure the safety of the family and home for the client’s reunification.  Complete and submit all documentation in a timely manner, including client intake and exit paperwork; assessment and service plans; child trafficking referrals, and significant incident reports.  Complete 30-day safety and wellness calls following a client’s discharge.  Review caseload weekly with Assistant Director, Case Managers, and 3rd party GDIT. Attend Quarterly Stakeholders’ Meetings. Participate in file audits of all ORR young people in care quarterly to ensure proper documentation is being completed. Must be flexible, to be able to cover the floor as needed. Training and/or facilitation of mental health curricula to a variety of audiences This job description is not intended to cover every aspect of your job at YouthCare. We are a team that works together to meet the needs of our clients and every member of the team is expected to pitch in and help even beyond the specific responsibilities listed in this description. QUALIFICATIONS – MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:              Verbal and written fluency in the Spanish language. Counseling sessions are conducted in Spanish.  Master's Degree in Psychology, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, or related field of study. Must be eligible for licensure/affiliate licensure.  Experience and credentials must comply with program contract requirements including but not limited to the Department of Children, Youth & Families (DCYF) background check and must be at least 21 years of age. PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS: 2 year of experience successfully working with vulnerable young people (particularly immigrants or those within the Latinx population) or young adults in a crisis, during outreach efforts or in residential setting. Two years clinical mental health experience supervised by an MHP. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:  Must be able to provide I-9 supporting documentation for employment. Ability to provide a negative TB Test (results must be within one-year of hire date). DCYF Clearance must be maintained for entirety of employment when working with under-18 clients. Employees who drive YouthCare vehicles as a requirement for their position, must be at least 21 years of old, possess a valid Washington State Driver’s License, meet minimum safe driver criteria established by the agency and our insurance company which includes completion of Defensive Driving and 15-passenger Van trainings.  Drivers under the age of 25 must have been licensed for at least 3-years and those operating vehicles with a capacity of 15 or more passengers must be at least 25 years old. Ability to obtain a current Food Handler’s Card Successful completion of pre-service trainings as required by contracting agencies.  Trainings such as CPR & First Aid (Adult/Child), Bloodborne Pathogens, and Behavior Management.   Computer software skills including Windows, Microsoft outlook, Microsoft Word. Initiative, creativity, reliability, flexibility, thoroughness. Strong verbal and written communication skills with good quality spelling, grammar and punctuation. High integrity when dealing with a broad array of cultures and restricted and/or confidential information. Ability to deal therapeutically with behavioral and emotional problems presented by young people and understanding of emotionally, physically and sexually abused young people. Ability to coordinate overall program functioning. Ability to accurately maintain and produce files, records, logs and reports. Ability to maintain professional boundaries with clients while building trust and respect. Ability and willingness to stay awake and alert during overnight shifts. Ability to verbally and physically respond to an aggressive person in ways that de-escalate, establish and maintain staff and young peoples’ safety. May be required to assume responsibilities or duties within the agency not specifically delineated in this job description for short periods of time or on an infrequent basis. Commitment to YouthCare’s initiative to build cultural proficiency across the agency. Acceptance of a variety of lifestyles, behaviors, and cultural and spiritual practices. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Ability to perform range of physical motions, exerting up to 50 pounds. Lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds; standing, walking, sitting for long periods of time, kneeling, squatting, and stooping; running for brief periods of time; and go up and down stairs.       BENEFITS:   YouthCare provides a competitive benefits package to full time employees including medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, short-term disability, life insurance, 401(k), vacation, paid holidays, and sick leave after successful completion of the 90-day Introductory Period. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT:   YouthCare is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on merit and business needs and YouthCare is committed to recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting qualified people of all backgrounds, regardless of actual or perceived sex; race; color; religious creed; national origin; ancestry; age; marital status; pregnancy; nursing parent status; physical, mental or sensory disability; medical condition; genetic information; sexual orientation; gender (including gender identity or expression); military or veteran status; or any other basis protected by federal, state and/or local laws. People of Color and Members of the LGBTQ community are strongly encouraged to apply.

Senior Executive Duties This position will lead an organization which assists in reducing the Nation’s dependence on foreign energy resources, the energy intensity of our economy, and the environmental impact of our industrial processes, while achieving cost-effective product quality enhancements and improving our competitiveness in the global marketplace. As the "Deputy Assistant Secretary (DAS) for Energy Efficiency (EE)" you will: Serve as the most senior official within EERE focused exclusively on energy efficiency programs, policies, and initiatives. Advise the Assistant Secretary and senior Department officials on the technical monitoring, evaluation and implementation of initiatives related to EERE's Building Technologies Office, Advanced Manufacturing Office, Federal Energy Management Programs Office, and Weatherization and Intergovernmental Office. Advise senior DOE management, administration, executive branch, and industry leadership. Oversee and direct subordinate Offices under the purview of EE. Direct organizational activities and frame strategic plans. Set internal control standards for effectiveness, efficiency, and productivity and assess all organizational policy, program, and project viability. Determine financial and personnel resources needed to achieve mission objectives and support mission operations. Oversee and direct internal organization, staffing, policies, and personnel authorities required to carry out the responsibilities of EE. Provide administrative and technical direction of EE and its program offices including supervision of a large group of professional and administrative employees. Direct the development and implementation of the strategic allocation of human resources across EE Offices. Represents the Assistant Secretary with other Federal and State Government Agencies, Congress, private industry, and associations to identify, analyze, and resolve technical institutional, public policy, programmatic and managerial issues impacting the Office's programs and develops Departmental positions concerning these issues. Oversee the assessments of current program performance, technologies, deliverables, and input from stakeholders in industry, National Laboratories, and other external constituencies. Direct the coordination and review of EE programs' utilization of agencies, national research laboratories, and other government facilities and equipment to develop centers of research excellence in support of the EERE mission and assure the integration and coordination of all program activities across EERE, DOE and the government. Oversee the development and implementation of multi-year program plans and annual operating plans and manage the application of assigned resources to effectively achieve planned objectives. Develop annual program budget requirements, approve and manage the use and distribution of funds, and provide interpretive guidance to research performing organizations. Conditions of Employment This employer participates in the eVerify program. U.S. Citizenship is required. Subject to satisfactory security and suitability determinations. New appointees must successfully complete a 1-year probationary period. Must pass a pre-employment drug test; random testing after appointment. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: This is a career position in the SES. Unless the selectee is already a member of the SES with career status or has successfully completed an SES Candidate Development Program certified by OPM, executive qualifications must be approved by OPM before the appointment can be effected. If you are selected, you will be responsible for working with a DOE Executive Consultant or QRB Writer to develop an ECQ narrative for submission to OPM. Homeland Security Presidential Directive (HSPD-12). A selectee's appointment is contingent upon compliance with Homeland Security Presidential Directive (HSPD-12) governing personal identity. Please review the job announcement for additional information, Qualification Requirements,  and application instructions.