The Job

Are you are a former foster youth looking to make a difference
and improve the lives of other foster youth

Children and Family Services (CFS) is recruiting for Peer and Family Assistants I (PFAs) who provide peer counseling, link foster youth to services, and assist with activities in the Independent Living Program (ILP). ILP is designed to ensure youth exiting foster care have the skills, resources, and support necessary to transition to independent adulthood. PFAs play a critical role connecting with youth as mentors and positive role models. PFAs are also heavily involved with coordinating and hosting life skills activities, graduation celebrations, and other ILP events and functions and may provide training or present to groups of all sizes.

The resulting eligible list may be used to fill existing and future vacancies. Assignment location will be determined based on department needs. Candidates should list availability for locations on the application.

For more detailed information, refer to the Peer and Family Assistant I - Unclassified job description.

This position is in the Unclassified Service and serves at the pleasure of the appointing authority.

EXCELLENT BENEFITS
To review job-specific benefits, refer to:
Summary of Benefits
Memoranda of Understanding (MOU)

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Pre-Employment Process: Applicants must pass a background check, including fingerprinting, medical exam/drug test, and verification of employment history prior to appointment.

Evenings and weekends: This position requires availability to work evenings and/or weekends as needed for department functions.

Travel: Travel throughout the County is required. Employees will be required to make provisions for transportation. A valid California Class C driver license and proof of automobile liability insurance must be produced and maintained for the individual providing transportation.

Sponsorship: Please note San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.

Minimum Requirements

Must be a former foster youth with a closed case. No prior work experience required.

Desired Qualifications

The ideal candidate has excellent interpersonal and leadership skills, speaks comfortably in front of an audience, and works well independently while multitasking different duties. Former foster youth of San Bernardino County are highly encouraged to apply.

Applicants fluent in American Sign Language, Arabic, Korean, Mandarin, Tagalog, Spanish and/or Vietnamese are strongly encouraged to apply. Additional compensation is associated with positions requiring the use of bilingual skills. Testing of bilingual skills may be required to receive additional compensation.

Selection Process

There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on a review of the Application and Supplemental Questionnaire; therefore it is to your advantage to provide as much relevant and detailed work experience as possible. Completing your application with statements such as "see/refer to resume" or "see attached" rather than completing your work history may affect your eligibility or competitive evaluation score.

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaires.

To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the posted filing deadline. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note, if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application we have not received your application.

Additional Information and Resources:

If you need technical assistance, review the Government Jobs online application guide or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by your internet connection, computer, or browser when submitting an application.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) / Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants.

ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and need accommodations during the testing process, please submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form (Download PDF) within one week of the recruitment filing deadline.

Veterans' Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouses or widows/widowers who are not current County employees may receive additional Veterans' Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request these points, please refer to the Veterans' Preference Policy.

For more important details, review the Applicant Information and County Employment Process

Are you are a former foster youth looking to make a differenceand improve the lives of other foster youth Children and Family Services (CFS) is recruiting for Peer and Family Assistants I (PFAs) who provide peer counseling, link foster youth to services, and assist with activities in the Independent Living Program (ILP). ILP is designed to ensure youth exiting foster care have the skills, resources, and support necessary to transition to independent adulthood. PFAs play a critical role connecting with youth as mentors and positive role models. PFAs are also heavily involved with coordinating and hosting life skills activities, graduation celebrations, and other ILP events and functions and may provide training or present to groups of all sizes. The resulting eligible list may be used to fill existing and future vacancies. Assignment location will be determined based on department needs. Candidates should list availability for locations on the application. For more detailed information, refer to the Peer and Family Assistant I - Unclassified job description. This position is in the Unclassified Service and serves at the pleasure of the appointing authority. EXCELLENT BENEFITS - To review job-specific benefits, refer to:Summary of Benefits. Memoranda of Understanding (MOU)CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT Pre-Employment Process: Applicants must pass a background check, including fingerprinting, medical exam/drug test, and verification of employment history prior to appointment. Evenings and weekends: This position requires availability to work evenings and/or weekends as needed for department functions. Travel: Travel throughout the County is required. Employees will be required to make provisions for transportation. A valid California Class C driver license and proof of automobile liability insurance must be produced and maintained for the individual providing transportation. Sponsorship: Please note San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future. Minimum Requirements Must be a former foster youth with a closed case. No prior work experience required. Desired Qualifications The ideal candidate has excellent interpersonal and leadership skills, speaks comfortably in front of an audience, and works well independently while multitasking different duties. Former foster youth of San Bernardino County are highly encouraged to apply. Applicants fluent in American Sign Language, Arabic, Korean, Mandarin, Tagalog, Spanish and/or Vietnamese are strongly encouraged to apply. Additional compensation is associated with positions requiring the use of bilingual skills. Testing of bilingual skills may be required to receive additional compensation.

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