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The City of Sunnyvale is seeking to fill the position of Accountant - Grant Funded with the NOVA Workforce Services Department. Hosted by the City of Sunnyvale, NOVA provides grant-funded workforce development services to job seekers and businesses in northern Santa Clara County and in San Mateo County. The Accountant – Grant Funded position works under direction of an assigned supervisor or manager, this position prepares, monitors, audits and analyzes all accounting and financial transactions, budgets, revenue, expenditures and fund balances for the NOVA Workforce Services Department. In addition, this position is responsible for preparing clear, concise and accurate financial reports, month-end and year-end closings and claims for payment required for State, Federal and private sector funding.  Requires: The minimum qualifications for education and experience can be met in the following way: A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in accounting or a related field, and One year of professional accounting experience. The City of Sunnyvale provides an excellent benefits package. A complete application consists of a City application and responses to the supplemental questionnaire. The position opens Tuesday, October 29, 2019 and final filing date is Monday, November 25, 2019 at 5:00 pm . For complete information regarding this current opportunity, please visit: Sunnyvale.ca.gov and click on CITY JOBS. Salary $39.90 - $50.92 Hourly    When applying, please note that you saw the job posted on the NOVA Job Board. If you need help with your resumé, please see a NOVA Career Advisor.     

The City of Sunnyvale is looking for motivated individuals to develop, plan and organize the City's Census Outreach Program which provides information on Census 2020 to residents, particularly those individuals who might not be reached through the City's traditional communication methods. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS (May include, but are not limited to, the following):   Develop, plan, and organize activities to promote and disperse Census 2020 information of services of services and programs to North County residents with a focus in reaching out to residents in the following languages: English, Spanish, Mandarin, and Hindi. Attend community festivals, special events, public meetings and gatherings as appropriate to promote Census 2020 Take initiative to develop relationships with neighborhood leaders, communities of faith, schools, nonprofits and local support agencies to promote the Census Translate or arrange for the translation of Census marketing materials Monitor and coordinate the daily operation of the community outreach program; maintain appropriate records and statistics; evaluate the effectiveness of the assigned program Coordinate website updates related to Census outreach and promotions Perform other related duties as assigned Education & Experience The minimum qualifications for education and experience can be met in the following way: Graduation from High School or the tested equivalent; AND One year of related work experience that provides the required knowledge and abilities.   Knowledge of : Methods, techniques and procedures in the delivery of community outreach; principles and procedures for implementing and directing community outreach and civic engagement activities; modern office procedures, methods and computer applications and equipment Ability to : Develop and coordinate a Census 2020 community outreach program suited to the needs of the culturally diverse community. Communicate with multicultural groups; Understand and respect cultural differences; translate written and verbal communication Bilingual in one of the following languages: Spanish, Mandarin and Hindi. Licenses/Certificates: Possession and continued maintenance of a valid class C California driver's license or the ability to provide alternate transportation as approved by the appointing authority and a safe driving record. Desirable Qualifications   Bachelor's Degree in public administration, business administration, or a related field. Administrative or staff services experience in local government. APPLICATION PROCESS If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit a City of Sunnyvale employment application and responses to the supplemental questions to the Department of Human Resources. City application forms, completed in full and responses to the supplemental questions are required. Candidates are asked to fully describe any training, education, experience and/or skills relevant to this position. Resumes are not accepted in lieu of the application, please do not indicate "see resume" on application or supplemental questions. Electronic applications may be submitted on-line through the City's employment page; go to Sunnyvale.ca.gov, Search: Jobs or application materials may be submitted to: Department of Human Resources, 505 West Olive Avenue, Suite 200, Sunnyvale, CA 94088. Late or incomplete applications will also not be accepted. Please submit application materials as soon as possible to be considered for this position as this job posting may close without notice.   SELECTION PROCESS Applications will be competitively screened based on the minimum qualifications of this position. Based upon a review of the application materials, the most qualified candidate applications will be forwarded to the hiring department for review. Application materials will be evaluated for job-related skills, experience and education. Individuals with the best match to the position will be invited to participate in an interview. Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis and information regarding next steps in the recruitment process will be sent via email. Please check your email regularly for status updates. If you have not heard back within five working days, please contact Faye Brand at fbrand @sunnyvale.ca.gov  or 408-730-3015. Any candidate, selected by the hiring department will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment process, which may consist of a background history check, as well as medical exam(s) administered by a City-selected physician(s) before hire. Prior to starting work, all newly-hired employees will be fingerprinted to check conviction history. A conviction history will not necessarily disqualify an applicant from appointment; however, failure to disclose conviction history will result in refusal of employment or termination. Positions which are covered by the Department of Transportation regulations are required to submit to a pre-employment drug test and to random drug and alcohol testing. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION For more information regarding this employment opportunity, contact Jennifer Acuna at (408) 730-7332 or by email at jacuna@sunnyvale.ca.gov. For information relating to the application process contact Faye Brand, Human Resources Technician at (408) 730-3015 or email: fbrand@sunnyvale.ca.gov.  The information contained within this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice and does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.   The City of Sunnyvale is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the City of Sunnyvale not to discriminate against all qualified applicants or employees on the basis of actual or perceived race, religion (including religious dress or grooming practice), color, sex (includes gender, pregnancy, childbirth, medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth, breastfeeding or medical conditions related to breastfeeding), gender identity and/or gender expression, sexual orientation (including heterosexuality, homosexuality and bisexuality), ethnic or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, uniformed service member status, marital status, family relationship, age, cancer or HIV/AIDS related medical condition, genetic characteristics and/or genetic information, and physical or mental disability. Applicants needing special accommodations for testing should submit a request to the Department of Human Resources at time of application.    When applying, please note that you saw the job posted on the NOVA Job Board. If you need help with your resumé, please see a NOVA Career Advisor.   

POSITION:                           Resident Coordinator        PROGRAM/LOCATION:     Cold Weather Shelter (CWSP)/Sunnyvale, CA SHIFT:                                  Day, Swing, Grave, On-call SUPERVISOR:                     Shelter Site Manager STATUS:                               Non-exempt          PROGRAM SUMMARY: HomeFirst has operated the Cold Weather Shelter Program (CWSP) since 1987 to provide temporary shelter during the cold weather and rainy season to people who are homeless. Our focus is on providing a safe environment and the basic necessities of life.  Resident Coordinators are responsible for the care and supervision of the clients staying at the shelter.   DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES: Direct Client Service (90%) Responsible for the care, welfare, safety, and security of clients during their shelter stay Ensure fair procedures and practices, as well as safety within the facility Provide information and referrals to shelter guests Assist with daily set-up and break-down of the shelter, including setting up sleeping mats, tables and chairs, etc., and for any special events or activities as needed Welcome clients and volunteers to the facility Check clients into and out of the facility using the HMIS database Distribute clothing, linens, toiletries, and any other items supplied by the program Provide general site clean-up, reporting any maintenance or janitorial needs to the Shift Manager or Services Director in a timely manner Conduct bed, facility, and perimeter checks    Assist with monitoring meals and determining meal counts where appropriate Complete intake of homeless guests as required Handle all emergencies by contacting appropriate staff/agencies Report any incidents and complete incident report Participate in meeting the program’s service delivery goals and outcomes as outlined in the service management plan General (10%) Represent HomeFirst and the program appropriately to volunteers, donors, outside agencies and the general public Assist with office-related tasks as needed Attend meetings, workshops and trainings as requested Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor   QUALIFICATIONS:   Education and Experience High School Diploma or GED Experience working with the homeless population preferred Experience in customer service preferred Skills, Abilities, and Knowledge Ability to work with people of diverse social backgrounds Ability to take direction Strong written and oral communication skills High level of flexibility and ability to prioritize appropriately Ability to present oneself and the agency professionally to internal and external audiences Ability to work as a member of a team Ability to regularly lift up to 30 lbs. Characteristics Sensitivity to the needs of homeless individuals and families Observant of the environment and the people within it Desire to continually develop skills and increase knowledge Values being part of a coordinated team High level of professionalism with internal and external audiences Strong sense of accountability   ABOUT THE AGENCY: We serve more than 4,000 adults, veterans, families, and youth each year at seven locations, including the Boccardo Reception Center, which is the county’s largest homeless services center. In more than 35 years of experience, we’ve learned that everyone has the potential to get housed and stay housed. We are relentlessly focused on eliminating barriers to housing and stability for everyone we serve. Home First is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.   LOCAL APPLICANTS ONLY. When applying, please note that you saw the job posted on the NOVA Job Board. If you need help with your resumé, please see a NOVA Career Advisor.