Job Posting: CHIEF, RESTORATIVE CARE SERVICE

Department of Veterans Affairs

JC-517372
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CHIEF, RESTORATIVE CARE SERVICE
CHIEF, RESTORATIVE CARE SERVICE

$8,642.00 - $11,612.00 per Month
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date: Until Filled

Job Description and Duties

This position is located in the Rehabilitation Department at the Veterans Home of California – West Los Angeles.


Please note: You will need to take and pass an examination for Chief, Restorative Care Service to establish list eligibility prior to job offer. Please visit https://www.jobs.ca.gov/CalHRPublic/Landing/Jobs/Steps.aspx for more information.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Additional Documents

Position Details

Job Code #:
JC-517372
Position #(s):
576-164-8380-001
Working Title:
CHIEF, RESTORATIVE CARE SERVICE
Classification:
CHIEF, RESTORATIVE CARE SERVICE
$8,642.00 - $11,612.00 S
$9,275.00 - $11,612.00 U
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
# of Positions:
1
Work Location:
Los Angeles County
Telework:
In Office
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time
Facility:
VHC-WLA Human Resources
Work Shift:
8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Work Week:
Monday - Friday

Department Information

The California Department of Veterans Affairs (CalVet) works to serve California veterans and their families. With nearly 2 million veterans living in the State, CalVet strives to ensure that its veterans of every era and their families get the state and federal benefits and services they have earned and deserve as a result of selfless and honorable military service. CalVet strives to serve veterans and their families with dignity and compassion and to help them achieve their highest quality of life.

Department Website: https://www.calvet.ca.gov

Special Requirements

  • The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.
  • The position(s) require(s) Medical Clearance prior to being hired.
Application Submission Cut Off Date(s)

Applications will be processed in rounds with the following cut-off dates until the vacancy is filled:

  • July 1, 2026
  • August 1, 2026
  • September 1, 2026
  • October 1, 2026
  • November 1, 2026
  • December 1, 2026
Applications submitted after the cut-off date will be processed in the next group and considered in the following round.

    Application Instructions

    Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.

    Final Filing Date: Until Filled

    Who May Apply

    Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply. Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s).

    Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process.     Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

    How To Apply

    Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:

    Address for Mailing Application Packages

    You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:

    Department of Veterans Affairs
    VHC-WLA Human Resources
    Attn: Human Resources
    11500 Nimitz Avenue
    Los Angeles, CA 90049

    Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

    You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

    Department of Veterans Affairs
    VHC-WLA Human Resources
    Human Resources
    11500 Nimitz Avenue
    Los Angeles, CA 90049
    07:00 AM - 04:00 PM

    Required Application Package Documents

    The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

    • Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
    • Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.
    • Statement of Qualifications -  A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required. Please see below in the "Statement of Qualifications" section for more information. 
    Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

    Benefits

    Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

    The Veterans Home of California West Los Angeles offers FREE PARKING and is conveniently located off of the Highway 405 Corridor and near many local eateries and financial institutions.

    Contact Information

    The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

    Department Website: https://www.calvet.ca.gov
    Human Resources Contact:
    Aileen Zarate
    (424) 832-8377
    Aileen.Zarate@calvet.ca.gov

    Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.

    EEO Contact:
    EEO Office
    (916) 651-5042
    EEO@calvet.ca.gov
    California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

    Additional Information

    When submitting your State Application (STD. 678) please note the Job Control # JC-517372 and the basis of your eligibility (list, transfer, SROA, Surplus, Re-employment or Reinstatement) in the “Examination(s) or Job Title(s), For Which You Are Applying” section of the STD 678. Please remove any confidential information (e.g.) social security number, date of birth, etc.) as well as any information regarding your LEAP eligibility and/or exam scores from your documents prior to submission. A complete application package includes: a signed STD. 678 and all required documentation.

    Statement of Qualifications

    The items must be addressed and numbered in the same order as listed; do not consolidate responses. You must answer each part of the questions in their entirety. The SOQ must be double spaced and no more than two pages typed, using 12-point Arial font on standard letter-sized paper with one (1)-inch margins. Please also place your name and the job control number in the upper right hand corner of the page
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    1. Tell me about your experience managing Medicare and Medicaid based therapy services and associated documentation and payment systems.
    2. Please outline your management experience in relation to therapeutic and activity program.
    3. How do you manage difficult / non-compliant employees?

     

    Responses will be evaluated for relevance and level of responsibility. Incomplete SOQs may result in disqualification.

    Equal Opportunity Employer

    The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

    It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.

    Application Methods:
    Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account)
    By Mail
    Drop-off
    Print Job