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Physician Specialist- County Adult Assistance Programs (CAAP)- San Francisco Human Services Agency (2230) (149446)

Recruitment: REF43207X

Published: August 02, 2024

Contact:

Patrice Brown - patrice.brown@sfgov.org
Arleene Brice - arleene.brice@sfgov.org

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Department: Human Services Agency
Job class: 2230-Physician Specialist
Salary range: $224,588.00 - $324,090.00
Role type: Permanent Exempt What does this mean?
Hours: Full-time
 

About:

AMENDED AND EXTENDED FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY

This announcement has been amended and extended to reflect changes with the application deadline.  Applicants who already applied under Recruitment PEX-2230-149446 during the filing period July 22, 2024 through August 1, 2024 need not reapply and will be included in the applicant pool.  

8/1/2024: Extended announcement deadline to August 16, 2024

Exam Type: Permanent Exempt (PEX)  

Fill Type: There is currently one (1) vacancy available

This is a Permanent Exempt (PEX), part-time position. This position is excluded by the Charter from the competitive civil service examination process and incumbents are considered “at will” and shall serve at the discretion of the Appointing Officer.

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 (DAS), 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

The Disability Evaluation Consultation Unit (DECU) Physician Specialist will assist in the assessment of clients of County Adult Assistance Programs (CAAP) to determine if they have disabling medical conditions. The clientele are adults, who present with a wide range of medical and behavioral health disorders. Most of these clients have no current treatment providers and have inconsistent treatment histories. The clientele are approximately 70% male 30% female and 30-40% report that they are homeless.

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. Collaborate with the supervisors of the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Case Management and Triage Units to ensure the implementation of consistent polices and assessment procedures and practices.

2. Develop effective consulting relationships with the members of the DECU team, SSI Case Management/Triage Staff, Employment Specialists and Trainers, Eligibility Workers and Unit Supervisors.

3. Conduct and assist in the completion of Medical and Behavioral Health Assessments of CAAP clients.

4. Conduct functional assessments of CAAP applicants and recipients as needed; consult with Triage Staff to assist in making conclusive determination of employability or disability.

5. Conduct collateral interviews with primary care and behavioral health staff to obtain necessary medical records and information.

6. Review existing medical records, and request and review additional medical records to determine employability or disability.

7. Conduct physical assessments to provide medical evidence to support clients' application for Social Security Benefits as necessary.

8. Ensure that the development and implementation of DECU assessment protocols and other procedures are consistent with Department and Human Services (DHS) policies and procedures.

How to qualify

1. Experience: Successful completion of a residency program accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education or American Osteopathic Association in the appropriate medical specialty area for the assigned facility or division (i.e., Board Eligible).

AND

2. License and Certification: Possession of a valid license to practice medicine issued by the Medical Board of California or the Osteopathic Medical Board of California.

Applicants must meet the minimum qualification requirement by the final filing date unless otherwise noted.

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

The selection process will include evaluation of applications in relation to minimum requirements. Depending on the number of applicants, the Department may establish and implement additional screening mechanisms to comparatively evaluate qualifications of candidates. If this becomes necessary, only those applicants whose qualifications most closely meet the needs of the Department will be invited to the interview.

Note: Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed to advance through all of the steps in the selection process.

What else should I know?

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, Patrice Brown, by telephone at (415) 557-5559 or by email at patrice.brown@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.

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.