Program Technician I/II - Homeless Outreach
- Salary: $55,656 USD Annually
- Salary Top:$78,324
- Apply By: Feb 21, 2025
- Full Time
- Clerical and Administrative Support
- Housing
- Human and Social Services
- Public Safety
- Entry-Level
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Summary
The City of West Sacramento is actively recruiting for a Program Technician I/II - Homeless Outreach. This position will be within the City’s Community Outreach and Support Division. The Program Technician-Homeless Outreach will work with the Program Manager-Homeless Outreach to engage the West Sacramento homeless population, be a conduit to resources within Yolo County, and provide on-going case management services. The position will be required to maintain a database of encounters, interventions and outcomes. The Program Technician-Homeless Outreach will develop and maintain a working knowledge of the system of care in Yolo County. This position requires the ability to meet homeless individuals where they are, in encampments and during regular office hours. The Program Technician-Homeless Outreach will also be responsible for communicating and building rapport with a diverse array of stakeholder groups, internal staff, property owners, and members of the public.
Preference will be given to candidates with social service experience focused on improving the quality of life for homeless individuals.
DEFINITION: The Program Technician I/II provides assistance to an assigned specialized city program or project. The Program Technician I/II assists with administering, monitoring, and/or implementing a program, process, or functional area specific to the area of assignment.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED: Receives general direction from the Department Head to which assigned or their designee. No supervision of staff is exercised.
CLASS CHARACTERISTICS: This is a paraprofessional classification that provides support to the professional staff of a City Department. Incumbents may be assigned to any department with the expectation that each assignment will require specialized knowledge of the program area and the laws, regulations, policies, and procedures relevant to that program. Incumbents may receive work direction from a variety of professional staff within the Department. -
Job Description
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (Illustrative Only): Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.
- Gathers data for reports, and performs data entry utilizing electronic spreadsheets and a variety of computer databases.
- Develops and maintains computer databases or spread sheet applications in order to store data and compile statistics.
- Assists in the implementation of program goals, objectives, priorities and policies.
- Assists with preparation and monitoring of program or project budgets.
- Represents the department in a variety of meetings pertaining to assigned programs, activities or projects.
- Works with and coordinates with other City departments, outside agencies and partners with respect to activities affecting their operation.
- Compiles data and assists in preparation of reports, documents, memoranda coorespondence and summaries for the Department, City Council, outside agencies, other departments, and other agencies as required.
- Performs administrative tasks associated with the operation of a collaborative program, such as taking minutes, filing, responding to email and phone requests, conducting program or project related outreach, preparing materials, and utilizing a variety of software applications (e.g Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, database software).
- Performs other related duties and responsibilities as required.
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Job Requirements
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Any combination of training and experience which would provide the required knowledge and skill. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and skill would be:
Education: An Associate of Arts degree or higher from an accredited college or university, with major work in business administration, public administration or of the program to which assigned.
Experience: Program Technician I - One (1) year of professional paid experience. Program Technician II - Two (2) years of experience equivalent to a Program Technician I.
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES: If assigned duties require driving, possession of a valid California driver's license. -
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ABOUT THE COMPANY
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City of West Sacramento
Show moreCalifornia's Golden Dream is thriving in one of its newest cities. Incorporated in 1987, West Sacramento is a city designed and ready for business in the 80's. Yet its history dates back more than 100 years.
Like its cross-river neighbor, West Sacramento was first settled during the Gold Rush era. The early settlers soon learned that the real gold in the area was the incredibly rich delta soil deposited over the centuries by the Sacramento and the American Rivers. By the turn of the century the central valley of California was recognized as one of the premiere agricultural areas of the world. As Sacramento grew into a major city, West Sacramento, which was separated by the Sacramento River and a county line, retained its small town character and industrial base.
Today, West Sacramento is at the crossroads of California. Featuring its own deepwater port, two interstate highways, major North/South and East/West rail lines and a commercial airport nearby, West Sacramento is well connected to the Pacific Rim and the rest of the nation. And just a literal stone's throw away is downtown Sacramento, the seat of the government for the 6th largest economy in the world. Being a part of the Greater Sacramento community, we're on everyone's list as one of the fastest growing and most livable areas in the country.
Yet West Sacramento offers something that can no longer be found in many of California's cities - affordable land and housing. The average home cost is less than half of what a comparable home costs in metropolitan areas as little as 80 miles away. There is a small town atmosphere in West Sacramento, with traditional values and a healthy respect for business and industry.
Come to West Sacramento. Meet the people. See the land. You'll agree the climate is right for you!
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