YOUTH WORKER, CHILDREN'S SERVICES Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty/jobs/newprint/4652450) Apply  YOUTH WORKER, CHILDREN'S SERVICES 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 + Description + Benefits + Questions 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: Currentorformer foster youth with the Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS),at least 16*years of age tounder 21** years of age. AND Current enrollmentorcompletion 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 18mustpresent a work permitat the time of appointment. **Applicantsmustmeet the age requirementat the time of filing, and at the time of appointment. Some positions may require applicants to meet specific age limitations 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****ora GED Certificate****orpassed the State Proficiency Exam****. ****In order to receive educational credit, applicantsmustattach alegible copyof an official diploma/certificateor copy of official transcripts (you may open the sealed envelope of the official transcripts and provide us a copy)orcopy of an official letter from the accredited institution's office which shows your current enrollment status and start date with the applicationat 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 conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed. VACANCY INFORMATION: The resulting eligible register from this examination will be used to fill various vacancies throughout the Department of Children and Family Services. AVAILABLE SHIFT: ANY - Appointees must be willing to work after hours, weekend shifts and holidays. APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION: Applicants are required to submit a standard Los Angeles County Employment Application online and complete the Supplemental Questionnaire to be considered for this examination. Paper applications and/or resumes cannot be accepted in lieu of online applications. All applicants MUST complete the filing process ONLINE (via electronic submission). Applications submitted by U.S. mail, fax, or in person will not be accepted. We must receive your application by 5:00 p.m. (PT) on the last day of filing. Fill out your application completely. The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the Selection Requirements and complete the Supplemental Questionnaire . Provide any relevant education, training, and experience in the spaces provided, so we can evaluate your qualifications for the job. For each job held, give the name and address of your employer, your job title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, and description of work performed. If your application is incomplete, it will be rejected. Note: It is recommended that all required documents are attached to your application and submitted at the time of filing. If you are unable to attach the required documents, you may e-mail them to DCFSExams@dcfs.lacounty.gov at the time of filing or within fifteen (15) calendar days from the date of filing. Please make sure to reference your full name (Las t, First name), examination title and number on the subject line of your e-mail. Any missing required documents not submitted by the deadline will result in your application being rejected as incomplete. Apply online by clicking on the " APPLY" tab for this posting. You can also track the status of your application by using this website. All information is subject to verification. We may reject your application at any time during the examination and hiring process, including after appointment has been made. Falsification of any information may result in disqualification or rescission of appointment. IMPORTANT NOTES: + Please note thatALLinformation included in the application is subject toVERIFICATIONat any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made. + FALSIFICATIONof any information may result inDISQUALIFICATION. + UtilizingVERBIAGEfrom Class Specification and Selection Requirements serving as your description of dutiesWILL NOT be sufficient to meet the requirements. Doing so may result in anINCOMPLETE APPLICATION and you may beDISQUALIFIED. + IMPORTANT NOTICE:Prime Variance Reports (PVRs), also known as Master Time Records, are not accepted, or required as part of the application process; this includes the selection interview and the background-check. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER: Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number. COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT LIBRARIES: For candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the Internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County. NO SHARING USER ID AND PASSWORD: All applicants must file their application online using their own user ID and password. Using a family member or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record. Department Contact Name: Joanna Enriquez Department Contact Phone:(213) 351-5898 Department Contact Email:Dcfsexams@dcfs.lacounty.govTesting Accommodations Coordinator: dcfsexams@dcfs.lacounty.gov California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922 Teletype Phone: ( 800) 735-2929 COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES Employment Information Any language contained in the job posting supersedes any language contained below. This document is intended to provide general information about the recruitment process of the County of Los Angeles. Applicants with questions about a specific job posting should contact the exam analyst listed on the posting. Equal Employment Opportunity/Non-Discrimination Statement: The County of Los Angeles is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to non-discrimination in the County workforce, regardless of age (40 and over); ancestry; color; ethnicity; religious creed; protected family or medical leave status; disability; marital status; medical condition; genetic information; military and veteran status; national origin; race ; sex; gender; sexual orientation; or any other characteristic protected by State or federal law. For more information, please visit:https://employee.hr.lacounty.gov/eeo-programs/. Testing Accommodations for Applicants: The County of Los Angeles complies with all federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application process, please contact the testing accommodation coordinator listed on the job posting. Hearing impaired applicants with telephone teletype equipment may leave messages by calling the teletype phone number on the job posting. For more information on accommodations, please visit:https://hr.lacounty.gov/accessibility/. Fair Chance: The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except as otherwise permissible under applicable laws, you will not be asked to provide information about conviction history unless you receive a conditional offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct and adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and will also consider potential mitigating factors, which may include, but is 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 conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with County Fair Chance Policies and the Fair Chance Act (Gov. Code Section 12952). Employment Eligibility: Final appointment is contingent upon verification of U.S. citizenship or the right to work in the United States. Career PathFinder: Resources to help current and prospective employees plan a career with Los Angeles County are available. To explore career paths to and from nearly all job titles, please visit our interactive Career PathFinder application athttp://career-pathfinder.hr.lacounty.gov. Revised January 2025 For detailed information, please clickhere (http://hr.lacounty.gov/benefits/) 01 For the foreseeable future, all notices including result letters and notices of non-acceptance will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important that you provide a valid email address. Please add DCFSExams@dcfs.lacounty.gov and info@governmentjobs.com to your email address book and list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail. Applicants have the ability to opt out of emails from Los Angeles County. If you unsubscribe, you will not receive any email notifications for any examination for which you apply with Los Angeles County. It is the applicant's responsibility to take the above steps to view correspondence. Los Angeles County will not consider claims of not viewing or receiving notifications to be a valid reason for a late test administration or re-scheduling. Plan to submit your online application well in advance of the deadline as you may be required to verify your email address. This only needs to be done once per email address, and if you already have a job seeker account on www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty, you can verify at any time by logging in and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of your online application and to ensure you do not enter an incorrect email address. + Yes, I understand the above information and instructions. 02 The information you provide on this Supplemental Questionnaire will be evaluated and used to determine your eligibility to participate in the next phase of the examination process. Please be as specific as possible and include all information and upload any required document(s), as requested. Comments such as "see resume or see application" will not be considered as a response. Please note that all information is subject to verification at any time in the examination and hiring process. Falsification of any information may result in disqualification or dismissal. + Yes, I understand the above information and instructions. 03 Are you a current or former foster youth with the Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services? + Yes + No 04 Are you at least 16 years of age and under 21 years of age? + Yes + No 05 Are you currently enrolled in the Independent Living Program (ILP) with DCFS? + Yes + No 06 Have you completed the Independent Living Program (ILP) with DCFS within the last 24 months? + Yes + No 07 Are you currently enrolled in an accredited High School or possess a High School Diploma or a GED Certificate or passed the State Proficiency Exam? + Yes + No 08 If you answered "Yes" to question #7, did you attach a legible copy of a High School Diploma or a copy of Official Transcripts or a copy of an Official Letter from the accredited educational institution which shows your current enrollment status and start date? Documentation is required at the time of filing or within fifteen (15) calendar days from the date of filing. + Yes + No 09 Please enter your date of birth in the box below using the following date format. (example. xx/xx/xxxx) Required Question Employer County of Los Angeles Address ****************** Los Angeles, California, 90010 Website http://hr.lacounty.gov Apply Please verify your email addressVerify Email