The County of Los Angeles STAFF DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST, SOCIAL WORK in Los Angeles, California, United States

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The County of Los Angeles STAFF DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST, SOCIAL WORK in Los Angeles, California

STAFF DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST, SOCIAL WORK

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STAFF DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST, SOCIAL WORK

Salary

$84,967.68 - $102,729.84 Annually

Location

Los Angeles County, CA

Job Type

Full time

Job Number

49132B

Department

PUBLIC SOCIAL SERVICES

Opening Date

09/16/2024

Closing Date

9/30/2024 5:00 PM Pacific

Description
Benefits
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Position/Program Information

DEPARTMENT:

FILING DATES:

Applications will be accepted starting Tuesday, September 17, 2024, 8:00 a.m., PT through Monday, September 30, 2024, 4 :59 p.m., PT.

EXAM NUMBER:

49132B

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT:

Open Competitive Job Opportunity

APPLICANTS MUST MEET THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENT BY THE LAST DATE OF FILING

WITHHOLD:

No withhold will be accepted for this examination.

DEFINITION:

Participates in the development, implementation, coordination, and presentation of staff development programs and activities for social services staff in a department with a large social service program.

CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS:

Positions allocable to this class typically report to a higher-level manager and participate in the development and implementation of staff development programs and activities for social services staff and graduate and undergraduate students of social work. Positions in this class plan training programs, conduct classroom-training sessions, and evaluate results of training programs. Incumbents in these positions must exercise knowledge of the principles, practices, methods and techniques in training development and the functions and services of the department's social services operation and have the ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing to develop training programs and speak before large groups of people.

Essential Job Functions

Conducts research and analysis as to training needs, and makes recommendations to management concerning the need for new training programs, or regarding revisions that should be made in existing training programs to increase their effectiveness.

Develops and conducts training programs for new social services workers to orient them to the County, their department, the various aid programs, and the basic concepts and principles of the practice of social work.

Develops a field work program for graduate social work students in coordination with a school of social work; supervises a unit of graduate students, instructing them in the application of social work theories, concepts, and principles.

Develops a field experience program in social welfare for under graduate students in coordination with various colleges and universities; instructs students in the overall program of the department and introduces them to the theory and practice of social work.

Develops special reference materials and training program content in coordination with program staff of the department for the use of various staff development personnel in meeting training needs in special areas such as adult services, family services, social work supervision, and group work.

Reviews the work of graduate and undergraduate students and new social workers, advising them of those areas needing improvement and suggesting means of overcoming deficiencies; prepares written evaluations of their work.

Conducts evaluation studies of training programs to determine how their effectiveness may be increased.

Conducts administrative studies on research projects as assigned.

Keeps informed of new developments in the field of social work.

Develop and implement a variety of staff development programs for staff other than social services staff as part of total departmental training plan as needed.

Requirements

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

A Master's degree from an accredited graduate school of social work, family or psychological counseling, psychology, or gerontology - AND - Three years' social work experience, one year of which must have been in a supervisory, training, or consultative capacity.

Note:Credit for experience is given based on a 40-hour workweek. Part time experience is credited on a part time ratio, such as 20 hours per week for two months equals one month of experience.

LICENSE:

A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.

PHYSICAL CLASS:

Physical Class II – Light: This class includes administrative and clerical 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.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION:

*Supervisory capacityis defined as a position that has formal technical and administrative responsibility for the supervision of at least three (3) subordinate employees typically in the same or related occupational series. The supervisory employee may not engage regularly in the same work as his/her subordinates more than 40 percent of the time. The responsibilities delegated to a supervisory position are to direct employees and ensure the satisfactory performance of work objectives. This formal authority includes establishing job descriptions, assigning and reviewing work, approving absences and leave requests, evaluating performance, taking disciplinary actions, and counseling.

**Training capacityis defined as a position that participates in the development, implementation, coordination, and presentation of staff development programs and activities for social worker staff in a department with a large social work program.

*Consultative capacityis defined as an employee whose primary contribution is knowledge of a specific subject. Generally differentiated by ability to provide consultation to solve problems and develop new resources in the specific field of expertise rather than performing manual or interpersonal tasks. These employees may apply theoretical and analytical knowledge, acquired through formal education, to apply information in order to perform multidisciplinary, complex and unpredictable work. They analyze information and apply expertise in a variety of areas to provide recommendations to solve problems, generate ideas, or create new programs and services.

ENDORSEMENT OF COUNTY QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience gained in a position performing similar kinds of work which provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for the higher-level position will be accepted. Experience claimed will be verified and evaluated to determine if the type, level or length of experience is qualifying. Applicants must supply sufficient information for this evaluation to be made. County employees who wish to meet the requirements using out-of-class experience must provide, within ten (10) calendar days of filing, written proof of this experience in a Verification of Experience Letter (VOEL) signed and approved by their Departmental Human Resources Manager or authorized representative. Out-of-class experience will be given additional points beyond meeting the exam requirements.

Additional Information

IMPORTANT NOTES:

Please note that all information included in the application materials is subject toVERIFICATION at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made.
FALSIFICATION of any information may result inDISQUALIFICATION.
UtilizingVERBIAGE from the Class Specification and/or Minimum Requirements serving as your description of dutiesWILL NOTbe sufficient to meet the requirements. Doing so may result in anINCOMPLETE APPLICATIONand you may beDISQUALIFIED.

EXAMINATION CONTENT:

This examination will consist of two (2) parts:

Part 1: A multiple-choice test weighted 50% covering:

Written Expression
Data Analysis and Decision-Making
Reading Comprehension
Professional Potential
Achievement
Coping with Uncertainty
Responsibility
Working to High Quality Standards
Willingness to Learn
Working Relationships
Analyzing Information
Learning Quickly
Generating New Ideas
Using Time Efficiently
Adapting to Change

Only those who achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on Part 1 will proceed to Part 2 of this examination.

Part 2: A multiple-choice test and Training and Experience weighted 50% covering:
General Knowledge
Training Delivery
Design Strategy
Characteristics of Instructional Design

Training and Experience

Work Duties
Training Delivery and Evaluation Experience
Supervisory and other Relevant Experience

Applicants must meet the Minimum Requirements and achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on each weighted part of the examination in order to be placed on the eligible list.

Many important notifications including invitation letters will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important that you provide a valid email address. Please addCindyMaldonado@dpss.lacounty.gov, info@governmentjobs.com,Noreply@governmentjobs.com, talentcentral@shl.com (Noreply@governmentjobs.com) ,noreply@proctoru.com,donotreply@amcatmail.com and the domains dpss.lacounty.gov, hr.lacounty.gov and to your email address and list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail. It is your responsibility to take the above steps to view correspondence. Los Angeles County will not consider claims of not viewing or receiving notification to be a valid reason for late test administration or re-scheduling of a test component.

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.

Notice of Non-acceptance and Final Result letters will be sent via E-mail or USPS, depending on your chosen method of contact in the supplemental questionnaire. Test scores cannot be given over the phone.

Standardized and copyrighted examination materials are not subject to review in accordance with Civil Service Rule 7.19.

TRANSFER OF TEST COMPONENTS:

Applicants who have taken identical components recently for other exams may have their scores automatically transferred to this examination.
This examination contains test components that may be used in the future for new examinations and your test scores may be transferred.

TEST PREPARATION:

Study guides and other test preparation resources are available to help candidates prepare for employment tests. While the guides will help in preparing for the test, we advise you to review all related materials that you deem necessary.

An interactive, Online Test Preparation System for taking practice tests may be accessed on the Department of Human Resources website athttp://hr.lacounty.gov/. Please click on "Find a Job" and then "Job Search Toolkit." Test preparation information is located under the "Employment Test Assistance" section.
Additional practice tests are available athttps://www.shldirect.com/en/practice-tests.

ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION:

The names of candidates receiving a passing grade in the examination will be placed on the eligible list in order of their score group for a period of twelve(12)months following the date of promulgation.

SPECIAL INFORMATION :

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 list will be used to fill vacancies in the Department of Public Social Services offices located throughout Los Angeles County.

PASSING THIS EXAMINATION AND BEING PLACED ON THE ELIGIBLE LIST DOES NOT GUARANTEE AN OFFER OF EMPLOYMENT

APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION:

Applications must be filed online only. We must receive your application before5:00 p.m., PT, on the last day of filing. Applications submitted by U.S. mail, fax, or in person will not be accepted. Apply online by clicking on the green "Apply" button at the top right of this posting. You can also track the status of your application using the website https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty .

Applicants must submit all applicable documents, diplomas, official transcripts, certificates, etc.) during application submission. All documents must be clear and legible. Although resumes can be uploaded as attachments to the application, resumes cannot be accepted in lieu of completing the online application.

Documents not submitted with the application may be emailed to ExamsUnit@dpss.lacounty.gov but must be received within ten(10)calendar days of filing. All emails must clearly identify the applicant's name and the subject line must include the exam name STAFF DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST, SOCIAL WORK and exam number 49132B .

Acceptance of your application depends on whether you clearly show that you meet the Minimum Requirements. Fill out the online application completely and correctly in order to receive full credit for any related education, training, and job experience. For each job held, give the name and address of your employer, your job title, beginning and ending dates, and description of work performed. Utilizing verbiage from the Class Specification and/or Minimum Requirements will not be sufficient to demonstrate that you meet the requirements. Doing so may result in an incomplete application and disqualification. All information supplied is subject to verification. APPLICATIONS MAY BE REJECTED AT ANY STAGE OF THE SELECTION PROCESS. Falsification of any information may result in disqualification or rescission of appointment.

PLEASE REVIEW YOUR APPLICATION CAREFULLY AND COMPLETELY PRIOR TO CLICKING THE "SUBMIT" BUTTON

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 PUBLIC 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 OF 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 and is subject to disqualification from this examination.

Questions regarding this posting may be emailed, with the exam name STAFF DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST, SOCIAL WORK and exam number 49132B in the subject line, to ExamsUnit@dpss.lacounty.gov .

TESTING ACCOMMODATIONS AND COORDINATOR CONTACT INFORMATION:

If you need accommodation to take online assessments and/or written tests, let us know by contacting the following ADA/Testing Coordinator:

Written tests: LassandraHill@dpss.lacounty.gov or 562-551-3384

The sooner you contact us, the sooner we can respond to your request and keep you moving through the process.

Teletype Phone: (800) 897-0077

California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922

Department Contact Name: Cindy Maldonado

Department Contact Phone number: (562) 566-7528

Department Contact Email: ExamsUnit@dpss.lacounty.gov

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Your Responsibilities:

1.Completing Your Application:

a. Before submission of the application, it is your responsibility to ensure that all information provided is correct and complete on the application. Incomplete applications cannot be accepted.

b. List each payroll title separately for each job. Do not group your experience. Specify the beginning and ending dates for each job. If you are a Los Angeles County employee and have held multiple positions, do NOT list all of your time with the County under your present payroll title.

c. Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number.

d. To receive credit, include required documents (e.g., copy of your diploma, transcript, certificate, or license) as directed on the job posting. International degrees in a foreign language must be translated to English and evaluated for equivalency to U.S. standards. Refer to the job posting for specific deadlines for supporting documentation.

2.Requirements on Job Posting:

a. Your application will only be accepted if it clearly shows you meet the requirements. The information you give will determine your eligibility and is subject to verification at any time.

b. You must be at least 16 years of age at the time of appointment unless other age limits are stated on the job posting. The Federal Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) of 1967, as amended, prohibits discrimination on the basis of age for any individual age 40 or older.

c. Experience is evaluated on the basis of a verifiable 40- hour week, unless specified otherwise. Prorated part-time experience may be acceptable.

3.Application Deadline: All job applications must be completed and submitted before the closing time on the last day of the filing period as indicated on the job posting unless other instructions are provided. Job postings with an open continuous filing period are subject to closure without prior notice. It is to your advantage to file your application early and not wait until the last allowable date and time as you will not be able to apply once the filing period has closed.

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a. It is the policy of the County of Los Angeles to provide equal employment opportunity for all qualified persons, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. b. If you are an individual requesting reasonable accommodation(s) in the examination process, please contact the testing accommodation coordinator listed on the job posting. The provision of accommodation(s) may be subject to verification, consistent with state and federal law. All accommodation-related information will remain confidential.

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Test Preparation: Study Guides and other resources are available to help candidates prepare for employment tests. An interactive system for taking practice tests may be accessed on the Department of Human Resources website athttps://hr.lacounty.gov/. Additional resources may be listed on the job posting.

Veteran’s Credit: In all open competitive examinations, a veteran’s credit of 10 percent of the total credits specified for such examinations will be added to the final passing grade of an honorably discharged veteran who served in the Armed Forces of the United States under any of the following conditions: During a declared war; -or- During the period April 28, 1952 through July 1, 1955; -or- For more than 180 consecutive days, other than for training, any part of which occurred after January 31, 1955, and before October 15, 1976; -or- During the Gulf War from August 2, 1990 through January 2, 1992; -or- For more than 180 consecutive days, other than for training, any part of which occurred during the period beginning September 11, 2001, and ending on August 31, 2010 the last day of Operation Iraqi Freedom; -or- In a campaign or expedition for which a campaign medal or expeditionary medal has been authorized and awarded. Any Armed Forces Expeditionary medal or campaign badge, including El Salvador, Lebanon, Grenada, Panama, Southwest Asia, Somalia, and Haiti qualifies for credit.

A campaign medal holder or Gulf War veteran who originally enlisted after September 7, 1980 (or began active duty on or after October 14, 1982, and has not previously completed 24 months of continuous active duty) must have served continuously for 24 months or the full period called or ordered to active duty.

This also applies to the spouse of such person who, while engaged in such service was wounded, disabled or crippled and thereby permanently prevented from engaging in any remunerative occupation, and also to the widow or widower of any such person who died or was killed while in such service. A DD214, Certificate of Discharge or Separation from Active Duty, or other official documents issued by the branch of service are required as verification of eligibility for Veterans preference. Applicants must submit the documentation for each open competitive exam to qualify for veteran’s credit. More information available at:https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/veterans-services/vet-guide-for-hr-professionals/

Accreditation Information: Accredited institutions are those listed in the publications of regional, national or international accrediting agencies that are accepted by the Department of Human Resources. Publications such as American Universities and Colleges and International Handbook of Universities are acceptable references. Also acceptable, if appropriate, are degrees that have been evaluated and deemed to be equivalent to degrees from United States accredited institutions by an academic credential evaluation agency recognized by The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services or the Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE). More information is available at:http://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/070812_PPG123.pdfandhttp://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/205105_PPG_123_AC EResourceGuide.pdf (https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/205105_PPG_123_ACE_Resource_Guide.pdf)

Background Check: 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 a 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 or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and will also 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.

Career Planning: 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 athttps://career-pathfinder.hr.lacounty.gov/#/.

Benefit Information: Depending on the position, the successful candidate will enroll in a contributory defined benefit pension plan if the candidate is a “new member” of the County’s defined benefit plan (LACERA) on or after January 1, 2013 (first employed by the County on or after December 1, 2012) – unless she or he established reciprocity with another public retirement system in which she or he was a member before January 1, 2013. It should be noted that County employees do not pay into Social Security, but do pay the Medical Hospital Insurance Tax portion of Social Security at a rate of 1.45%. The Los Angeles County Employees Retirement Association (LACERA) has reciprocal agreements with several public retirement systems in California.

Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990: All positions are open to qualified men and women. Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, persons with disabilities who believe they need reasonable accommodation, or help in order to apply for a position, may contact the ADA/Personnel Services for Disabled Persons Coordinator. Hearing impaired applicants with telephone teletype equipment may leave messages by calling the teletype phone number on the job posting. The County will attempt to meet reasonable accommodation requests whenever possible.

Equal Employment Opportunity: It is the policy of the County of Los Angeles to provide equal employment opportunity for all qualified persons, regardless of race, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. All positions are open to qualified men and women pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the California Fair Employment and Housing Act. The County will comply with all of its obligations under State and Federal laws regarding the provision of reasonable accommodations to applicants.

Los Angeles County Child Support Compliance Program: In an effort to improve compliance with court ordered child, family and spousal support obligations, certain employment and identification information (i.e., name, address, Social Security number and date of hire) is regularly reported to the State Directory of New Hires which may assist in locating persons who owe these obligations. Family Code Section 17512 permits under certain circumstances for additional employment and identifying information to be requested. Applicants will not be disqualified from employment based on this information.

Social Security Act of 2004: Section 419 (c) of Public Law 108-203, the Social Security Protection Act of 2004, requires State and local government employers to disclose the effect of the Windfall Elimination Provision and the Government Pension Offset Provision to employees hired on or after January 1, 2005, in jobs not covered by Social Security. The County of Los Angeles does not participate in the Social Security System. All newly hired County of Los Angeles employees must sign a statement (Form SSA-1945) prior to the start of employment indicating that they are aware of a possible reduction in their future Social Security benefit entitlement. For more information on Social Security and about each provision, you may visit the websitewww.socialsecurity.gov, or call toll free 1-800-772- 1213. Persons who are deaf or hard of hearing may call the TTY number 1-800-325-0778 or contact a local Social Security office.

Employment Eligibility Information: Final appointment is contingent upon verification of U.S. citizenship or the right to work in the United States. Immigration law provides that all persons hired after November 6, 1986, are required to present original documents to the County, within three (3) business days of hiring, which show satisfactory proof of 1) identity and 2) U.S. employment eligibility.

The California Fair Employment and Housing Act(Part 2.8 commencing with Section 12900 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code) the Regulations of the Fair Employment and Housing Commission (California Code of Regulations, Title 2, Division 4, Sections 7285.0 through 8504) and other applicable laws prohibit employment discrimination based on an applicant's protected characteristics, including race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, age, pregnancy, childbirth, and other characteristics.

COVID-19 VACCINATION: Some County workforce members may be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Successful candidates for those positions/classifications may be required to submit proof of vaccination against COVID-19 or request an exemption for qualifying medical or religious reasons during the onboarding process. Candidates should not present proof of vaccination until instructed to do so by the hiring department.

Updated February 2024

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The response you provide on supplemental question 1 isVOLUNTARY. The information provided will haveNO IMPACTon your application, nor will it be used to determine your eligibility to participate in this or any future examination. This information will be used by the County for statistical purposes to enhance its homeless service programs. Have you experienced any of the following homelessness or insecure housing situation(s) within the last two (2) years?

Lived in car
Lived in a park
Stayed in makeshift
Stayed in an abandoned
Stayed in a campground
Resided in an emergency shelter
Stayed in a hotel or motel
Stayed with friends or family members
Other
No, I have not experienced homelessness or an insecure housing situation.

02

Many important notifications including invitation letters will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important that you provide a valid email address. Please addCindyMaldonado@dpss.lacounty.gov,Talentcentral@shl.com,Noreply@proctoru.com,Donotreply@amcatmail.cominfo@governmentjobs.comand the domainsdpss.lacounty.govandhr.lacounty.gov, to your list of approved email senders to prevent our email notifications from being blocked or filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail. Los Angeles County will not consider claims of not viewing or receiving notification to be a valid reason for late test administration or rescheduling of a test component.
I acknowledge that I have read and understood the above instructions.

03

You may elect to receive application status and final test results notifications via email or via USPS mail. Please note that USPS mail may take up to 14 business days for delivery. All other notifications, such as test invitation and other applicable special information, are communicated exclusively via email. How would you like to receive application status and final test results notifications?
Email
USPS

04

The responses you provide on supplemental questions5 through 6will be evaluated and used to determine your eligibility to participate in the next phase of the examination process. Be as specific as possible and include all information as requested. 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. All questions marked by an asterisk (*) are mandatory.
I acknowledge that I have read and understood the above instructions.

05

If the experience gained was due to performing duties outside of your previous or current payroll title, please attach/upload approved Verification of Experience Letter(s) (VOEL) to support your claim and provide the following information:Payroll Title: Department: Out-of-Class Assignment: Dates of Employment: FROM (mm/dd/yr) - TO (mm/dd/yr) Total Number of Years and/or Months of Experience: Detailed Description of Job Duties Performed:If you do not have out-of-class experience that meets the Selection Requirements, please write"DOES NOT APPLY".

06

Did you attach a copy of your official transcript, diploma, Verification of Experience Letter(s), or other applicable document?
Yes, I have attached all necessary documents.
No, It is not applicable.
I will email the document(s) within ten (10) calendar days to ExamsUnit@dpss.lacounty.gov.

07

GENERAL INFORMATION:The information you provide on supplemental questions11 through 32will serve as Part II: The evaluation of Training and Experience for the Staff Development Specialist, Social Work, examination. This evaluation is a self-assessment. The supplemental questions require you to document specific work duties, training experience and supervisory experience that pertain to the competencies identified as important to the successful performance of the job duties of a Staff Development Specialist, Social Work. The information you provide will be scored on a point system that reflects the relative importance of each item to the performance of the work of the classification. It is your sole responsibility to complete this questionnaire completely, correctly, and accurately. Making false statements on this form may cause you to be disqualified from this examination. Only applicants who achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on the multiple-choice test (Part I) will have their evaluation of Training and Experience (Part II) scored and calculated.
I acknowledge that I have read and understood the above instructions.

08

SCORING:The maximum number of points that may be awarded on your evaluation of Training and Experience is 100. You will receive points for specific work duties, training experience, and supervisory experience that have been linked to one's ability to successfully perform the duties of a Staff Development Specialist, Social Work. To receive credit, you must provide all required information and supporting documentation (e.g., duty assignment, supervisor contact information, etc.) as identified in the instructions for each question. Vague, illegible, or incomplete entries will also not be awarded credit.
I acknowledge that I have read and understood the above.

09

EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE:it is your responsibility to provide verifiable documentation or contact information from any agency or organization that supports the work experience you described in this questionnaire. The source of information must be from the organization's personnel officer, his/her designee, or your previous immediate supervisor for the work you described with an active member's phone number for validation. All documentation for employment verification must be on the organization's letterhead.
I acknowledge that I have read and understood the above.

10

SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION:The documents you provide in support of the training, formal education, and certification must match the information contained in your personnel record. Copies of completion certificates for classes claimed, such as grade reports, transcripts, or other proof, may also be considered. You must submit a copy of an official transcript from the institution that conferred the degree to receive credit for an academic degree.
I acknowledge that I have read and understood the above.

11

InPart 1of the Evaluation of Training & Experience, you will describe your work duties. All work duties described must be full-time work experience (i.e., Full time work is at least40hours a week). Prorated part-time work experience will also be accepted.
I acknowledge that I have read and understood the above instructions.

12

Describe your work dutiesconducting research and analysisto determine training needs, including the position title, employer, the employment period (start and end dates) and employer contact information (name of supervisor, the title of supervisor, phone number, and e-mail address).

If additional space is needed, you may upload and attach additional pages to complete your responses with your application. Be sure to include the supplemental question number with any additional responses submitted.