Support Service Worker I

Support Service Worker I

Salary

$68,785.60 - $82,888.00 Annually

Location

San Rafael, CA

Job Type

Part Time, Regular

Job Number

1225-26-08

Department

Health & Human Services

Division

Social Services

Opening Date

08/27/2026

Closing Date

9/10/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Vacancies

1

Weekly Schedule

20 hrs.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

The County of Marin is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Persons of color, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and adults of all ages are strongly encouraged to apply.

Individuals with Disabilities

If you are a person with a disability and are unable to complete an online application or require an accommodation to participate in a recruitment, you must contact Human Resources at least five work days in advance of the testing step or interview. Please contact the Human Resources Staffing Division at (415) 473-2126 (CRS DIAL 711) .

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ABOUT US

At the County of Marin, our employees overwhelmingly report feeling their work is meaningful, they like the work they do, and they are proud to tell people "I work for the County of Marin." Discover more about us, our values and our organizational culture on the Department of Human Resources website. Read on to find out more about this opportunity.

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES:

At Health & Human Services, we serve our community through the values of support, unity, trust and excellence with one common goal: to promote and protect the health, well-being, safety and self-sufficiency of all in Marin. Join our team of bright, committed, and energetic people who also want to make an impact through public service.

ABOUT THE POSITION

The mission of the Marin County Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program is to resolve problems and advocate for the rights of residents in long-term care facilities, with the goal of ensuring their dignity, quality of life, and quality of care. The roles and responsibilities of program staff and volunteers include making visits to licensed residential care communities and skilled nursing facilities to ensure residents, family members, and facility staff have access to Ombudsman services; helping resolve problems brought forth by or on behalf of residents; providing support for facility resident and family councils; and documenting the Ombudsman services provided daily, weekly, or monthly. The Ombudsman Support Service Worker I staff member provides a variety of support for program staff and volunteers such as downloading electronically faxed documents into the program database; entering all Activity Logs submitted by program staff and volunteers into the program database bi-monthly and monthly; tracking and reporting volunteer hours to the Marin County Health & Human Services Volunteer Program; maintaining program and staff and volunteer files as needed; updating facility and other lists in the program's excel workbook; and managing phone intakes which includes providing callers information and assistance or forwarding calls to appropriate staff and volunteers.

This is a regular, half-time position (40 hours per bi-weekly pay period) located at 10 North San Pedro Road in San Rafael, California. The preferred work schedule is Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.; however, the program supervisor may approve alternative schedules.

ABOUT YOU

OUR HIGHLY QUALIFIED CANDIDATE

The ideal candidate for the Ombudsman Support Service Worker I position demonstrates strong organizational and administrative skills and brings proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook. This individual shows close attention to detail, produces accurate, high-quality work, and is punctual and reliable in meeting attendance and task completion. The ideal candidate provides courteous, responsive, and professional customer service to clients, staff, and community partners, while demonstrating sensitivity to the needs of vulnerable adults. The successful individual maintains strict confidentiality when handling client information and adheres to all County and program requirements. In addition, the ideal candidate works well independently, demonstrates initiative in managing their workload, and contributes positively to a collaborative team environment.

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of

• The ethnic, economic, and social factors affecting residents and special populations of the community or clients served by Health and Human Services programs.
• Major community resources including social, employment and health services.
• Ethnic, economic and social barriers which inhibit residents from seeking and receiving services and methods of overcoming or lowering service providing barriers.
• Acceptable household management and personal care standards such as basic nutrition, economical meal planning, money management and budgeting and personal health and hygiene standards, methods and practices.
• Normal health needs of infants, children, adolescents, adults and aged persons.
• Signs and symptoms requiring medical assistance.
• Computer applications related to the work.
• Standard office practices and procedures, including filing and the operation of standard office equipment.

Ability to

• Quickly learn program rules, regulations, procedures and services.
• Perform routine eligibility support tasks and standard office support work.
• Develop the skill to recognize specific indications of need for various services.
• Follow oral and written instructions.
• Maintain accurate records and files.
• Make accurate arithmetic calculations.
• Prepare standard reports related to the work performed.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, children, representatives of the community served, employees of County departments and other agencies and the public.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Two years of experience in a health, social service or community organization that has included some direct client contact with a varied population, plus successful completion of six (6) semester units from a recognized college or university in health science, behavioral science, and/or social welfare. College-level education in a field as listed above may be substituted for the experience on a year-for-year basis to a maximum of one year. An additional six months of experience may substitute for the educational requirement.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

For any questions concerning this position announcement, please contact Ivana Vande Zande at ivana.vandezande@marincounty.gov.

All applicants will receive email notifications regarding their status in the recruitment process. Please be sure to check your spam settings to allow our emails to reach you. You may also log into your GovernmentJobs.com account to view these emails.

Testing and Eligible List: Depending on the number of qualified applications received, the examination may consist of a highly qualified review, application screening, online assessment, written examination, oral examination, performance examination, or any combination to determine which candidates names will be placed on the eligible list. The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill the current vacancy, and any future vacancies for open, fixed-term, full-time or part-time positions which may occur while the list remains active.

LiveScan:

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Candidates selected are subject to fingerprinting by the Sheriffs Department and must pass a Department of Justice LiveScan background check prior to appointment.

Disaster Service Workers: All County of Marin employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: If you have questions regarding equal employment opportunities, please contact Roger Crawford, Equal Employment Opportunity Director, at 415-473-2095.

PLEASE NOTE: The benefits described herein do not apply to temporary (contingent) or to part-time employees that work less than 50%.

COUNTY OF MARIN BENEFITS: GENERAL

Below are some of the excellent benefits the County offers. More information about our benefits can be found on the Marin Countys Benefits Homepage.

Paid Time Off: Competitive vacation accrual; 12 holidays per year; and generous sick leave accruals. Additional types of paid leaves are available for some bargaining units.

Health Plan: Choice of four health plans (two Kaiser HMOs, Western Health Advantage HMO, and an Anthem Blue Cross PPO) along with dental through Delta Dental PPO, and vision through Vision Service Plan (VSP). There is a County contribution toward the premiums (the contribution amount varies depending on coverage tier elected such as employee only, employee + 1, employee + family). Plus, the County offers excellent Life Insurance, Disability, Flexible Spending Plans, a Dependent Care Assistance Program, professional development and more.

Retirement: Defined benefit plan under the County Employees Retirement Act of 1937. More information can be found online at www.mcera.org.

IRS 457 Plan: Choice of pre-tax or post-tax (Roth) employee contribution up to the IRS annual maximum.

Retiree Medical: The County provides access to group health plan coverage to eligible retirees.

For specific questions regarding the employment process, please contact Human Resources at (415) 473-6104. For additional details about the benefits or retirement, please contact the Benefits Division at (415) 473-2197.

• IMPORTANT NOTE: Benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice.

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QUALIFYING EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: The minimum qualifications for the position are as follows:

Two years of experience in a health, social service or community organization that has included some direct client contact with a varied population, plus successful completion of six (6) semester units from a recognized college or university in health science, behavioral science, and/or social welfare. College-level education in a field as listed above may be substituted for the experience on a year-for-year basis to a maximum of one year. An additional six months of experience may substitute for the educational requirement.

Please tell us how you meet the minimum requirements listed above. For education, please list your relevant college level coursework, dates courses taken, and school attended. For experience, please include the name of employer(s), dates worked, your exact duties, and number of hours worked per week.

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NARRATIVE QUESTIONS (Please answer all questions below): Please note: If you do not possess any experience, please state "No Experience" in the space provided.

Please describe your experience performing data entry, recordkeeping, or maintaining documentation in an administrative or program support role. Include the types of systems or databases you have used and the nature of the information you were responsible for managing.

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This position requires regular communication with clients, staff, volunteers, and community partners, including individuals in long-term care settings. Please describe your experience providing customer service or administrative support in a setting where sensitivity, confidentiality, and professionalism were essential.

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Employer County of Marin

Address 3501 Civic Center Drive

Room 124

San Rafael, California, 94903

Phone 415 473-2126

Website https://www.hr.marincounty.gov/our-divisions/join-our-team