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Human Services Technician – Family and Children’s Services (FCS) – Human Services Agency (2904) (X00045)

Recruitment: REF31544L

Published: September 18, 2023

Contact:

Ryan Brown - ryan.brown@sfgov.org
Ivy Yeung - ivy.yeung@flysfo.com

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Department: Human Services Agency
Job class: 2904-Human Services Technician
Salary range: $75,556.00 - $91,806.00
Role type: Permanent Civil Service What does this mean?
Hours: Full-time
Exam type: Class Based Test
Rule: Rule of 3 What does this mean?
List type: Entrance
 

About:

Exam Type: CBT – This is a Citywide Exam

 

San Francisco is a vibrant and dynamic city, on the forefront of economic growth & innovation, urban development, arts & entertainment, as well as social issues & change. This rich tapestry of culture and ideas is sustained by our City's commitment to heighten the quality of life for the diverse population of San Franciscans and residents of the greater Bay Area. Our employees play an important role not only in making our City what it is today, but also in shaping the future of San Francisco.

At the San Francisco Human Services Agency, we believe in a San Francisco where everyone has the opportunity and support to achieve their full potential.  We are comprised of the Department of Benefits and Family Support, and the Department of Disability and Aging Services, and are united by our commitment to deliver essential services that support and protect people, families, and communities.

From financial, nutritional and employment support to child and adult protective services, health care coverage, affordable childcare, and in-home services for older adults and persons with disabilities, our team lends support for all in need.

Our Commitment to Racial Equity

As we work towards our vision of an inclusive San Francisco, we embrace our responsibility to root out systemic racism by creating services and a workforce which reflect the lived experiences and strengths of the people we serve. We are committed to fostering a work environment where our differences are celebrated and everyone has what they need to thrive--no matter their race, age, ability, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, or country of origin. Click here to learn more about what this commitment looks like in action.

Role description

Under direction, the 2904 Human Services Technician assists Social Workers and Protective Services Workers in the Human Services Agency’s (HSA) Family and Children’s Services (FCS) program. Human Services Technicians in FCS are responsible for providing supportive services to children and/or adolescents in the areas of supervision and transportation. They have regular contact with clients, their relatives, representatives of outside agencies, and the public. Some positions require working on weekends and evenings.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS 

According to Civil Service Commission Rule 109, the duties specified below are representative of the range of duties assigned to this job class and are not intended to be an inclusive list; may include additional duties as assigned.

  1. Transport children to their identified foster-care placements, scheduled family visits, and other appointments (install car seats into vehicles when required).
  2. Supervise children to ensure their safety and wellbeing and engage with children through a variety of activities.
  3. Supervise contact between children and their parent during “Family Time” contact.
  4. Provide nurturing care for neglected or abused children.
  5. Monitor the medical and psychological needs of children.
  6. Complete a variety of forms containing confidential information including, but not limited to: medical information, case records, appointments, and scheduled visits.
  7. Perform general office tasks including photocopying, filing, answering telephone, and using computers and casework management systems.
  8. Communicate via email and telephone with foster-care placement units, supervisors, Protective Service Workers, coworkers, and other individuals as required to schedule various activities for children.
  9. Carry small children and/or items weighing up-to 40 pounds.
  10. De-escalate crisis situations for the protection and care of the child and/or their families.
  11. Restock inventory of food, clothing, and other supplies.

How to qualify

Experience: One (1) year of experience in a position which has direct responsibility for the care of children in a public or private setting. An example of qualifying experience would be a childcare worker in a group home or residential treatment facility or teacher’s aide or para-professional in a family and children’s program or school. Babysitting is not qualifying experience.

Substitution: Fifteen (15) semester units (or equivalent quarter units) of coursework, from an accredited college or university, in child development, social welfare, social/human service, sociology, or other social or behavioral science may be substituted for up to six (6) months of the required experience as described above.

License and Certification:

Some positions may require possession of a valid California Class C driver license and a good driving record.

Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications requirements by the filing deadline unless otherwise noted.

Please note special scheduling requirements:

  • Some positions require working in the evenings and/or weekends
  • Overtime is required at times to ensure assignments are completed
  • Work hours may vary seasonally depending on workload demand and school schedules. Some shifts start as early as 6:30am and/or end as late as 8:30pm

 

VERIFICATION OF EXPERIENCE AND/OR EDUCATION:

Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process. If education verification is required, information on how to verify education requirements, including verifying foreign education credits or degree equivalency, can be found at https://sfdhr.org/how-verify-education-requirements

Note: Falsifying one’s education, training, or work experience or attempted deception on the application may result in disqualification for this and future job opportunities with the City and County of San Francisco.

All work experience, education, training and other information substantiating how you meet the minimum qualifications must be included on your application by the filing deadline. Information submitted after the filing deadline will not be considered in determining whether you meet the minimum qualifications.

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed City and County of San Francisco application.

Applications completed improperly may be cause for ineligibility, disqualification or may lead to lower scores.

Selection Procedures:

Multiple Choice Examination (Weight: 100%)

Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be invited to take a multiple-choice exam. The multiple-choice exam will be administered either on a computer or a paper format.  The type of format will depend on the size of a qualified applicant pool. Qualified candidates will be notified of the type of exam format in their exam appointment notification. The exam will measure essential knowledge, skills, and abilities in job-related areas which may include, but not limited to:

  • Ability to demonstrate patience, empathy, and understanding of children that deal with a significant amount of trauma.
  • Oral communication skills.
  • Knowledge of proper grammar, punctuation, and spelling.
  • Skill to accurately observe signs of physical abuse.
  • Ability to promote and maintain professional, cooperative working client relationships.

The above test components are considered standardized and, therefore, test questions and answers are not available for public inspection or review.

Note: A passing score must be achieved on all examination components in order to be placed on the eligible list. The hiring department may administer additional position-specific procedures to make final hiring decision.

 

After application submission, candidates deemed qualified must complete all subsequent steps to advance in this selection process, which includes the following:

Minimum Qualification Supplemental Questionnaire (MQSQ): Candidates will be required to complete a MQSQ as part of the employment application. This MQSQ is designed to obtain specific information regarding an applicant’s experience in relation to the Minimum Qualifications (MQ) for this position. The MQSQ will be used to evaluate if the applicant possesses the required minimum qualifications.

What else should I know?

Eligible List/Score Report:

A confidential eligible list of applicant names that have passed the civil service examination process will be created, and used for certification purposes only. An examination score report will be established, so applicants can view the ranks, final scores and number of eligible candidates. Applicant information, including names of applicants on the eligible list, shall not be made public unless required by law. However, an eligible list shall be made available for public inspection, upon request, once the eligible list is exhausted or expired and referrals resolved. The eligible list/score report resulting from this civil service examination process is subject to change after adoption (e.g., as a result of appeals), as directed by the Human Resources Director or the Civil Service Commission.

The duration of the eligible list resulting from this examination process will be of 12 months, and may be extended with the approval of the Human Resources Director.

To find Departments which use this classification, please see https://sfdhr.org/sites/default/files/documents/Forms-Documents/Position-Counts-by-Job-Codes-and-Department-FY-2021-22.pdf.

Terms of Announcement and Appeal Rights:

Applicants must be guided solely by the provisions of this announcement, including requirements, time periods and other particulars, except when superseded by federal, state or local laws, rules or regulations. [Note: The correction of clerical errors in an announcement may be posted on the Department of Human Resources website at https://careers.smartrecruiters.com/CityAndCountyOfSanFrancisco1/ .] The terms of this announcement may be appealed under Civil Service Rule 110.4. Such appeals must be submitted in writing to the Department of Human Resources, 1 S Van Ness Avenue, 4th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94103-5413 by close of business on the 5th business day following the issuance date of this examination announcement. Information concerning other Civil Service Commission Rules involving announcements, applications and examination policies, including applicant appeal rights, can be found on the Civil Service Commission website at http://sfgov.org/civilservice/rules.

Additional Information Regarding Employment with the City and County of San Francisco

 

How to Apply

Applications for City and County of San Francisco jobs are only accepted through an online process. Visit https://careers.smartrecruiters.com/CityAndCountyOfSanFrancisco1/ and begin the application process.

  • Select the “I’m Interested” button and follow instructions on the screen 

Applicants may be contacted by email about this recruitment and, therefore, it is their responsibility to ensure that their registered email address is accurate and kept up-to-date. Also, applicants must ensure that email from CCSF is not blocked on their computer by a spam filter. To prevent blocking, applicants should set up their email to accept CCSF mail from the following addresses (@sfgov.org, @sfdpw.org, @sfport.com, @flysfo.com, @sfwater.org, @sfdph.org, @asianart.org, @sfmta.com, @sfpl.org, @dcyf.org, @first5sf.org, @famsf.org, @ccsf.edu, @smartalerts.info, and @smartrecruiters.com).

Applicants will receive a confirmation email that their online application has been received in response to every announcement for which they file. Applicants should retain this confirmation email for their records. Failure to receive this email means that the online application was not submitted or received.

If you have any questions regarding this recruitment or application process, please contact the exam analyst, Ivy Yeung, by telephone at (415) 557-6205 or by email at ivy.yeung@sfgov.org. 

All of your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition (associated with cancer, a history of cancer, or genetic characteristics), HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category under the law.