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Isolation & Quarantine Facility Staffing - COVID-19 Response

This listing closes on 2/22/2022 at 3:22 PM Pacific Time (US & Canada); Tijuana.

Salary

$22.00 Hourly

Location

Thurston County, WA

Job Type

Temporary Employee

Job Number

40T01171

Department

Public Health & Social Services

Division

Administration

Opening Date

11/08/2021

Closing Date

2/22/2022 at 3:22 PM Pacific Time (US & Canada); Tijuana

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit

AFSCME CO

Summary of Duties



Apply early!  Applicant review is on-going.  This recruitment will remain open until all positions are filled.  Public Health and Social Services (PHSS) reserves the right to make a hiring decision or close this recruitment at any time.

* NOTE - These positions are expected to continue to March 31, 2022

Thurston County Public Health and Social Service's mission is working together to achieve the highest level of health and well-being for everyone.  PHSS is inviting applications for positions which will support the daily operations of Thurston County Isolation & Quarantine (I/Q) facility. These positions include:  
                                                                                                                                         
  • Isolation & Quarantine On-Site Staff – Full and part-time temporary position(s) – day, swing, and midnight shifts available - $22.00 Hourly
The Opportunities
These positions will support Thurston County Public Health and Social Service's COVID-19 response by supporting the I/Q Facility which is operated 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The ability to properly utilize Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and to maintain situational awareness will be critical to the safety and success of these roles.  The I/Q Facility offers a safe place for anyone in the community to await test results or to recover if diagnosed positive for COVID-19 when they do not have a home or home-like setting in which to do so.

  • I/Q On-Site Staff work rotating shifts (8:00am-4:15pm, 4:00pm-12:15am, or 12:00am-8:15am) to support the COVID-19 response by overseeing the daily operations and oversight of guests at the facility under the supervision of the I/Q Coordinator.  This also includes, but is not limited to, ensuring that guests are receiving basic services, by monitoring guests, coordinating food and other deliveries to guest rooms and communicating with host facility staff, and maintaining strong communication throughout the I/Q Team.                                                                                                

COVID-19 presents a distinct and ongoing threat to Thurston County.  Please follow this link to learn more about the Thurston County Public Health and Social Services department and our response to COVID-19.  

Qualifications

  • Graduation from High School or GED.
  • Two (2) years customer service experience OR 1 (one) year in a social services or non-profit services setting. 
  • May require a current Washington State Driver's License or have requested and obtained an appropriate accommodation.

Other Position Related Information

For more information please contact Cissy Fontenot at cissy.fontenot@co.thurston.wa.us.

These positions are:
- Temporary
- NOT represented by a Union
- Eligible for overtime under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
- May be eligible for limited benefits
- Contingent on passing a background check
- Require proof of current vaccinations
- Required to wear County-provided PPE as trained at all times
- Expected to continue to March 31, 2022

Items requested for consideration:
- Application
- Resume
- Supplemental Questionnaire (Question 1)
- Applicant Disclosure Form (Pursuant to RCW Section 43.43.830/Questions 2-7)

Thurston County provides a comprehensive benefits package to all regular employees. The following is a brief summary of available benefits offered to county employees. Benefits are subject to change and may differ according to collective bargaining agreements. Plan documents and eligibility requirements are provided upon hire. This information is subject to change at anytime.

Health Care Benefits:

Thurston County provides medical, dental, vision and life insurance coverage for all regular full-time employees enrolled in the County's standard plans. For regular part-time employees, who work less than 75% of an FTE, the county pays a pro-rated portion of the cost for medical, dental, vision and life insurance.

Medical
Thurston County provides medical benefits through the Washington State's Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB). Plan availability is based on county of residence. Each year the County determines the standard and non-standard plans. For standard plans, the County pays the full employee premium.

Dental
Dental plans are provided through the Washington Counties Insurance Fund (WCIF). Employees have the opportunity to choose between two plans, Delta Dental, a preferred provider plan or Willamette Dental, an HMO plan.

Vision
Thurston County employees have Vision Service Plan coverage through the Washington Counties Insurance Fund (WCIF). Employees also have additional vision coverage through their medical plan.

Life Insurance
The County provides each regular, full-time employee with a basic, term life plan of $36,000 life insurance and $36,000 accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) coverage. Additional voluntary, supplemental life insurance and AD&D insurance is available as a payroll deduction.

Dependent Coverage
Eligible dependents may be added to all coverage listed above. Depending upon the bargaining unit, the County pays up to a specific maximum amount toward dependent coverage with the employee paying any amount above the County maximum contribution.

Pension Plans:

Retirement
Eligible Thurston County employees participate in the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems' pension plans (PERS, PSERS, or LEOFF). With the exception of PERS plan 3, all of these plans are "defined benefit" plans with retirement benefits based on your average compensation and earned service credits. PERS Plan 3 is a hybrid plan incorporating both "defined benefit" and "defined contribution" elements. These plans are funded by both employer and employee contributions.

Deferred Compensation
The County offers three voluntary deferred compensation plans for employees who would like to set aside additional deferred tax dollars into a retirement savings plan. Deferred compensation plans are 457 plans as defined by IRS regulations.

Holiday and Leave Programs:

Paid Leave
Thurston County offers two leave plans, Alternative leave and Traditional leave. In the Alternative Leave program, leave is accrued per pay period and may be used for vacation and/or sick leave purposes. Employees in the Traditional Leave program accrue both sick leave and annual leave each pay period.

Thurston County Observed Holidays
Eleven paid holidays are observed by Thurston County. Depending on union contract, regular employees receive one floating holiday and one Community Service Day each calendar year, or two floating holidays each calendar year.

Other County Paid Benefits:

Long Term Disability (LTD)
The county's long term disability plan provides a monthly benefit of 60% of your monthly base salary up to $6,000 per month after a waiting period of 90 days of disability.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Employees and immediate family members are eligible to receive confidential, professional counseling assessment and referral services through First Choice Health.  The employee assistance program can assist and respond to all kinds of requests for counseling assessment and life concerns, such as, relationship concerns, family problems, alcohol and drug abuse problems, financial crisis, identification theft, general stress, caregiver burnout, depression, etc.  Services are available 24-hours per day, 7-days per week.

Additional Voluntary Benefits:

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Employees can take advantage of Section 125 flexible spending accounts for out-of-pocket health care and daycare expenses. Section 125 FSAs allow you to pay for allowable health-related and/or dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars.

Short Term Disability
The County's short term disability plan is meant to assist with temporary periods of disability, as well as bridge the 90 day waiting period before the County's Long Term Disability begins.  It provides a benefit of 60% of employees weekly base salary up to $1,000 per week after a waiting period of 30 days.

Worksite Plans:

  • Accident Insurance is designed to help pay for costs not covered by employee health insurance when injured due to an accident.
  • Hospital Indemnity will pay a lump sum if an employee is admitted to the hospital, and will pay a lump sum for each day your are inpatient, to a maximum of 15 days per year.
  • Critical Illness will pay a lump sum if you are diagnosed with certain serious conditions.  Cancer, heart attack, and stroke are a few of the listed conditions in this policy.
     

Electronic Payroll Savings with TreasuryDirect
County employees can invest in TreasuryDirect electronic savings bonds (Series I and EE) by requesting a payroll deduction. Monthly deductions are forwarded to the Federal Reserve, which enables employees to buy and redeem electronic savings bonds directly from the United States Treasury Department.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
Thurston County is a qualified employer under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Act. Employees may be eligible for federal student loan forgiveness. 

Additional Benefits
The County also offers direct deposit, credit union memberships, a Commute Trip Reduction Program, and other miscellaneous benefits.

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Please click here for more information or visit the Thurston County Benefits website: Benefits 2022 Thurston County Employee Benefit Plans (thurstoncountywa.gov)

01
Please indicate which shift you are available for.
  • 8:00am - 4:15 pm
  • 4:00pm - 12:15am
  • 12:00am - 8:15am
  • I am available for any shift
02
Questions 2-7 is the Applicant Disclosure Form: The purpose of this disclosure form is to comply with the Washington Child and Adult Abuse Information Act. Our intent is to do what we can to assure the well-being of all clients we serve. Have you ever been convicted of a crime?
  • Yes
  • No
03
Have you ever had findings made against you in any civil adjudicative (judicial or administrative) proceeding? A "civil adjudication proceeding" is a judicial or administrative adjudicative proceeding that results in a finding of, or upholds an agency finding of, domestic violence, abuse, sexual abuse, neglect, abandonment, violation of a professional licensing standard regarding a child or vulnerable adult, or exploitation or financial exploitation of a child or vulnerable adult under any provision of law, including but not limited to chapter 13.34, 26.44, 74.34 RCW, or rules adopted under chapters 18.51 and 74.42 RCW. "Civil adjudication proceeding" also includes judicial or administrative findings that become final due to the failure of the alleged perpetrator to timely exercise a legal right to administratively challenge such findings.
  • Yes
  • No
04
Have you had both a conviction and finding made against you in any civil adjudicative proceeding?
  • Yes
  • No
05
Do you have any civil adjudicative proceedings or criminal charges pending?
  • Yes
  • No
06
If you answered YES to any questions numbered 3-6, please explain below. If you answered NO to ALL questions numbered 3-6, please type N/A.
07
By responding to this disclosure form, applicants understand that an inquiry may be made to the Washington State Patrol or other law enforcement agencies under the Child and Adult Abuse Information Act to determine whether the applicant has any history relating to crimes against another person or child abuse. I certify under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of Washington that the foregoing responses are true and correct.
  • YES
  • NO

* Required Question

Agency
Thurston County
Website
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/thurstonwa
Address
Thurston County
3000 Pacific Ave SE
Olympia, Washington, 98501

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