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  • Office Assistant II (Temporary) Behavioral Health and Recovery Services

    San Rafael, California United States MARIN COUNTY, CA Full Time $26.16 - $30.81 Hourly Jul 30, 2025
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    MARIN COUNTY, CA

    The County of Marin is a vibrant and thriving organization comprised of 23 agencies and departments with a workforce of approximately 2,400 employees. The County’s array of public safety, community development, public works, health and human services, community services and administrative services is governed by the Board of Supervisors, which is made up of an elected representative from each of the five voting districts in this county. This diverse organization strives to uphold a set of core values at work: respect, trust, integrity, diversity, equality, excellence, accountability, innovation, and collaboration. These values keep the organization and its individuals healthy, resulting in successful and sustainable quality service delivery. In addition, the County is committed to being a well-managed organization that relies on the talents of its workforce to succeed. OUR MISSION AS A COUNTY: To provide excellent services that support healthy, safe and sustainable communities; preserve Marin’s unique environmental heritage; and encourage meaningful participation in the governance of the County by all.  When you’re employed in local government the effects of your work are visible all around you. Your work is an integral part of the day-to-day lives of Marin County residents and visitors. From the roads we drive on, to the parks and libraries we visit, to the services we rely on to keep us healthy and safe, County employees contribute directly to the sustained well-being of Marin County’s communities.  We are motivated to preserve the importance of Equity, Economy, Environment and Education that make our County unique. With over 3000 employees, volunteers and interns across 22 departments, we are a part of the communities we serve. We work with our core values in mind: Integrity, Respect, Diversity, Innovation, Collaboration, and Excellence. These values are not only part of our organization’s strategic initiatives and goals[PDF], but they are what unify us in our work across a variety of perspectives and skillsets.    

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    Job Description

    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 here . 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

    There is one contingent (temporary) Office Assistant II vacancy which will support the Seeds of Hope, a community collaboration to increase connection and support in the homelessness community, including those already housed and those still unhoused.

    Work Schedule:

    This position will work no more than 10 hours a week on average, including nights and weekends. During Seeds of Hope event week, the hours worked will shift to 10 to 15 on average. This schedule is subject to change based on program need.

    This is an administrative position within Marin’s Substance Use Services team, which is in the Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery Services. The program is committed to addressing substance use and related impacts in Marin County.

    Duties include:

    • Assist with Seeds of Hope event setup, cleanup and during the event. This may include registering volunteers and service providers, collecting table counts, setting up tables and chairs, transporting supplies, etc.

    • Planning and improving the Seeds of Hope. This may include gathering feedback from Marin’s homelessness community in focus groups or individual interviews in the field, participating in planning and debrief meetings, collecting feedback at the event, etc.

    • Publicizing the event. This may include outreach at encampments, shelters, or other locations with another person from the Seeds of Hope team, printing flyers, drafting announcements and emails, and other duties.

    • Record keeping. This includes assisting with the planning and debrief meetings, counting and recording attendance at the event, tracking next steps and who is responsible for them, etc.

    The Office Assistant II will be supervised by the BHRS Substance Use Senior Department Analyst. This position requires personal or family experience of homelessness, knowledge of and the ability to build trust with Marin’s homelessness community, an ability to communicate verbally and in writing with the diverse array of partners and guests at the Seeds of Hope, the ability to track and organize information (including digitally), and use of computer systems for email, to record time worked, etc. Some evening/weekend hours may be required.

    ABOUT YOU

    Our Highly Qualified Candidate

    The ideal candidate has strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate with a diverse client base in a tactful, patient and courteous manner, while working independently, and as a part of a team. This individual thrives in a fast-paced client-facing clinic environment, can adapt quickly to new technologies and systems and is flexible towards changes in processes and instructions. They take initiative and independent judgment to respond to inquiries and establish priorities as appropriate. They possess a strong attention to detail and excellent customer service skills. The candidate is confident in asking questions and taking the initiative to solve problems. Ideally, you or someone close to you has faced challenges related to being unhoused. At least one year of experience performing customer service and administrative support in Behavioral Health or a related Healthcare environment, intermediate proficiency with MS Word, Outlook and Excel are preferred. Prior experience working in a medical, dental or other clinic setting is ideal.

    QUALIFICATIONS
    Knowledge of
    • Standard office practices and procedures including filing and retrieval systems, correspondence formats and the operation of standard office equipment.
    • Standard office applications including word processing, spreadsheet and database systems.
    • Correct English usage including grammar, spelling and punctuation.
    • Business arithmetic.

    Ability to
    • Learn general office practices and procedures.
    • Perform routine clerical work.
    • Learn policies and procedures related to the department to which assigned.
    • Understand and follow written and oral instructions.
    • Perform simple mathematic calculations.
    • Communicate effectively both verbally and in written form sufficient to convey information and instructions to the public and other employees in situations requiring tact, courtesy and poise.
    • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work.
    • Type at an acceptable rate of speed based on the requirements of the position.
    • Perform general clerical and technical work quickly and accurately.
    • Use database, spreadsheet, word processing, publishing and/or internet applications depending on assignment.
    • Read, interpret and apply rules, policies and procedures in specific situations.
    • Prepare and maintain accurate and concise records and reports.
    • Read and comprehend manuals and instructions related to assignment such as: maps; drawings; policies and procedures; training materials; code books; instructions for equipment; and safety rules and procedures.
    • Perform basic mathematic calculations.


    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 County's 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.

    Closing Date/Time: 8/12/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
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