YOUTH WORKER, CHILDREN'S SERVICES

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.

• 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.

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. 

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****.

EXAMINATION CONTENT: 

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

SPECIAL INFORMATION:

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 (Last, 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.

• Please note that ALL information included in the application is subject to VERIFICATION at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made.
• FALSIFICATION of any information may result in DISQUALIFICATION.
• Utilizing VERBIAGE from Class Specification and Selection Requirements serving as your description of duties WILL NOT be sufficient to meet the requirements. Doing so may result in an INCOMPLETE APPLICATION and you may be DISQUALIFIED.
• 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.gov

Testing Accommodations Coordinator: dcfsexams@dcfs.lacounty.gov
California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922
Teletype Phone: (800) 735-2929

Salary : $17