YOUTH Worker, Children's Services

Job Posting

Employer: County of Los Angeles

Salary: $17.49 Hourly

Location: Los Angeles County, CA

Job Type: Temporary

Job Number: T8246F

Department: CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES

Opening Date: 10/15/2024

Position/Program Information

First Day of Filing: 10/16/2024 at 8:00 a.m. (PT) - Until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure without prior notice.

Online Filing Only. Exam Number: T8246F

Type of Recruitment: Open Competitive Job Opportunity

Definition: Participates in a 12-month on-the-job training program or a training assignment in one of a variety of entry level jobs, including those in the clerical, crafts, and institutional support services, in various County departments.

Classification Standards: Incumbents of the temporary positions allocable to this class, participate in on-the-job training programs or training assignments individually structured and monitored by the departments to which they are assigned. Successful completion of the programs or assignments prepare the incumbents to compete for entry level jobs in the area in which they have received training. Incumbents may receive formal or informal instructions in the basic principles, which identify the responsibilities, and govern the satisfactory performance of the duties of the job. Additionally, under the direct supervision of a working or first level supervisor, incumbents receive practical guided work experience which prepares them for entry level assignments, or to continue educational pursuits in the particular field. Assignments may be on all shifts in departments that have 24-hour responsibility.

Essential Job Functions

• Performs copying and printing of various documents such as flyers, banners, brochures, reports, training manuals and assembles printed copies into folders and binders.
• Sends proof of copying and printing work to requestors at different DCFS offices for finalization and notifies them when request is completed, tracks and files each request for future reference, and packs completed work for the offices for mailing or pick up. Ensures packed boxes are delivered by the moving company to the new work site and placed in the correct staff workstations.
• Checks furniture, chairs, cabinets, drawers, key locks and keyboard trays to ensure they are functioning properly and gathers all desk/cabinet keys, sorts and provides them to the manager.
• Generates cubicle labels with numbers and directional signs within the work area and pathways to various work areas.
• Assists in the walkthrough of the building, including checking ceiling, tiles, lighting fixtures, carpets (pre and post installation), walls, wiring and assists in the raising and lowering of furniture in workstation and noting for specific deficiencies.
• Processes 1060s requests for changes and modifications and follows up on pending issues such as collateral calls to ISD and furniture vendors
• Counts vacant workstations and offices at the various DCFS buildings and verifies items at all buildings with item control.
• Assists in completing a portion of the Monthly Management Report (MMR), Building Encumbrance and Vacancy Report and enters data into the Property Management Database.
• Assists in taking inventory of disaster preparedness items at DCFS offices annually.
• Assists with the coordination of acquiring Red Cross First Aid Facility Training and cross checks rosters to ensure they reflect correct information for trainee participants.
• Assists in drawing functional diagrams using Visio, password resets, gathering requirements (note takers) and updates tables in Excel.
• Conducts physical inventory of stock items, performs data entries related to stock items in Procurement Section, assists in shipping and receiving goods, verifies goods received for Procurement stockroom and records obsolete cellular devices and other returned items for disposition and recycling.
• Completes and maintains necessary forms to document salvaged items, assists in the disposition of furniture, office supplies and surplus items, helps pack boxes, prepares labels as required for storage, files stockroom documents, and relocates staff and their respective office supplies and equipment.
• Performs clerical duties including, but not limited to, creating files and spreadsheets, filling and retrieving files, scanning and uploading documents, communicates via electronic mail/telephone to staff, assists in preparing training materials, keeps the supply room in order and orders supplies, replenishes printer supplies, shreds confidential documents, types from plain or corrected copy, drafts or verbal instructions, such materials as reports, letters, rosters, schedules, etc.

Requirements

Selection Requirements: Current or former foster youth with the Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS), at least 16* years of age to under 21** years of age.

AND

Current enrollment or completion of the Independent Living Program (ILP) with DCFS within 24 months of the date of application submission.

Special Requirement Information: We do not accept password-protected documents. Ensure documents are unlocked before attaching to your application or sending to the exam analyst.

* Candidates under the age of 18 must present a work permit at the time of appointment.

** Applicants must meet the age requirement at the time of filing and at the time of appointment.

*** Applicant's status with the Independent Living Program will be verified by the Youth Development Services Division of the Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services.

Desirable Qualifications: Current enrollment in an accredited High School* or possession of a High School Diploma or a GED Certificate or passed the State Proficiency Exam.

**** In order to receive educational credit, applicants must attach a legible copy of an official diploma/certificate or copy of official transcripts (you may open the sealed envelope of the official transcripts and provide us a copy) or copy of an official letter from the accredited institution's office which shows your current enrollment status and start date with the application at the time of filing or within fifteen (15) calendar days from the date of filing your online application.

Physical Class: 2 - Light: This class includes administrative positions requiring light physical effort that may include occasional light lifting to a 10 pound limit and some bending, stooping, or squatting. Considerable ambulation may be involved.

Additional Information

Examination Content: This examination will consist of an evaluation of Training and Education based on application information and desirable qualifications, weighted 100%.

Candidate must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on the examination in order to be placed on the Eligible Register.

Eligibility Information: The names of candidates receiving a passing score in this examination will be placed on the eligible register in the order of their score group for a period of six (6) months following the date of promulgation.

Applications will be processed on an "as-received" basis, and those receiving a passing score will be promulgated to the eligible register accordingly.

All notifications (e.g., Notice of Non-Acceptance, Notice of Results, etc.) will be emailed.

Scores cannot be given over the telephone.

No person may compete for this examination more than once every six (6) months.

Special Information:

Fingerprinting Clearance and Background Investigation: Department of Children and Family Services employees are fingerprinted and subject to a criminal background check by the State Department of Justice and Federal Bureau of Investigation. Employment is contingent upon passing the background checks. An individual with job-related convictions as defined by the County policy (PPG 514) or the requirements of a "sensitive position" may be withheld from appointment or may be discharged.

Fair Chance Initiative: The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except for a very limited number of positions, you will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless you receive a contingent offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and consider potential mitigating factors, including but not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about a