Program Assistant - Bilingual (Spanish)

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Program Assistant - Bilingual (Spanish)

County of El Dorado Placerville, California

Job Description:

Program Assistant - Bilingual (Spanish)

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THE COUNTY OF EL DORADO
The County of El Dorado is committed to promoting the power of public service by fostering a diverse and collaborative workplace where employees are empowered, respected and valued. The dedicated efforts taken by the Board of Supervisors continues to promote El Dorado County as a competitive employer that is committed to recruiting and retaining qualified employees by advocating for competitive salaries and excellent benefits. The County of El Dorado is also supportive of providing telework opportunities for employees consistent with business needs and in accordance with Board of Supervisors Policy E-12 - Telecommuting.

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY
The El Dorado County Health And Human Services Agency is committed to transforming lives and improving futures for the citizens of El Dorado County. Their programs and services include: Behavioral Health, Public Health, Community and Social Services. Their over 600 employees are dedicated to enhancing and enriching the lives of those in their communities.

PUBLIC HEALTH
The El Dorado County Public Health Division aims to promote, protect, and assure conditions for optimal health for our community through disease prevention and management programs, education on healthy living, emergency preparedness, and program implementation. By providing these services and resources, we can protect the health of you, your family, and our community.

THE OPPORTUNITY
Provide various support to the administration and operation of specialized programs to meet the needs of participants in the community or social service programs.

The selected candidate will have the opportunity to:


For a full description of duties and responsibilities, please review the job description here .

IDEAL CANDIDATE
The ideal candidate is a compassionate, organized, and resourceful individual who is dedicated to supporting families through the Maternal Child Adolescent Health (MCAH) and Health Care Program for Children in Foster Care (HCPCFC) programs. They excel at building rapport with clients, assisting them in accessing essential services, and navigating systems such as transportation, county benefits, and legal resources. They are comfortable conducting home visits, transporting clients when needed, and serving as a dependable point of contact between clients, HHSA, MCPs, and Public Health Nursing.

This candidate demonstrates strong communication skills, cultural humility, and the ability to remain patient and supportive when working with clients experiencing stress or crisis. They are detail-oriented, able to manage documentation and case coordination effectively, and willing to take initiative in outreach activities, coalition meetings, and resource delivery. Above all, they are motivated by a commitment to improving the health, safety, and wellbeing of families in the community.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Human Resources will assess your application to determine if you are minimally qualified using the following recommendations.

Where college degrees and/or college course credits are required, degrees and college units must be obtained from an accredited college or university. Courses from non-accredited institutions will not be evaluated for this requirement.

Education:Equivalent to possession of an Associate of Arts degree with major coursework in social services, psychology or a related field,

-and-

Experience:
One (1) year of experience in eligibility determination, counseling or intervention or in office sup port work which has included interpreting and explaining complex rules and regulations. Relevant experience may be substituted for the education on a year for year basis.

Licenses and Certifications:


Click here to view the minimum qualifications for Program Assistant, as well as the physical, environmental, and working conditions.

The ability to speak and read Spanish in addition to English would be an asset and is required in this position. Spanish bilingual candidates may be eligible to receive differential pay of $1.00 per hour for all hours in pay status. In order to be eligible to receive such differential, an employee must demonstrate language proficiency acceptable to the Department Head as certified in writing to the Director of Human Resources. The Human Resources Department shall use a verbal and/or written testing process, depending upon the level of bilingual skill required of the employee, to validate the employee's skills. The differential is defined by the Memorandum of Understanding between the County of El Dorado and the Bargaining Unit representing this job classification. A copy of the Memorandum of Understanding is available on the County of El Dorado website.

SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION Apply online by clicking the 'Apply' link at the top of this announcement. When your online application and responses to the required supplemental questions are complete, click 'Accept'.

If you have any questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Rachel Wallick in Human Resources at [email protected].

RECRUITMENT PROCESS
The Human Resources Department will screen all applications to identify qualified candidates. After screening, qualified candidates will be referred to the next step and notified of all further procedures applicable to their status in the recruitment process.
A pass/fail training and experience evaluation will be utilized to determine an applicant's ability to continue in the recruitment process ranking for referral to specific vacancies. Based upon the information in the application and/or responses to supplemental questions, the applicant's education, training, and experience will be evaluated using a pre-determined formula.

Supplemental questions play an integral role in this recruitment process. Please take the time to provide thoughtful and thorough responses. The information you provide may be used to determine your ranking for referral to specific vacancies. All work experience that is described or included in your response(s) MUST be included in the "Work Experience" section of your application. Do not refer to a resume or other documentation.

For more information on the recruitment process, click here.

Based on the department's needs, the selection procedures listed above may be modified. All candidates will be notified of any changes in the selection procedures.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The County of El Dorado is recruiting applicants for the Program Assistant. This recruitment will establish a list for the purpose of filling current and future full time, part time, limited term and extra help vacancies for at least three (3) months in Placerville, CA.

We are currently recruiting for the following:


Click here for Frequently Asked Questions.

The County of El Dorado is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

As required by Internal Revenue Service Publication 1075, individuals in positions that have access to Federal Tax Information (FTI), will be subject to a background investigation and a criminal history check. In addition, individuals hired into positions that have access to FTI will be re-investigated at least once every ten (10) years.

Many job classifications require a pre-employment medical screening. Depending on the job classification, medical screening may include testing for drugs; a positive test may result in revocation of an employment offer.


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The County of El Dorado is committed to providing a comprehensive, flexible benefits program to meet your needs!

For your Health and Well-Being:

For your Financial Future:

For your Work/Life Balance:


Below is a comprehensive benefit summary based on full-time, regular employment for the bargaining unit to which this classification is assigned.

Revised 1/2025, valid until modified by successor MOU or negotiated agreement.

To learn more about the benefits offered by the County of El Dorado please visit our website located here .

Extra help employees are not considered regular employees, therefore do not attain civil service status, and do not receive benefits or paid leaves; however, they do accrue sick leave consistent with the law.

Closing Date/Time: 6/11/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Salary:

$47,944.00 - $58,281.60 Annually
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