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GENETIC COUNSELOR

Salary

$91,488.00 - $123,288.00 Annually

Location

Los Angeles County, CA

Job Type

Full time

Job Number

Y9027C

Department

HEALTH SERVICES

Opening Date

08/15/2023

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Position/Program Information

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT

Open Competitive Job Opportunity

EXAM NUMBER

Y9027C

FILING START DATE

August 16, 2023 at 8:00 a.m., (PT)

Until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure without prior notice.

All Department of Health Services workforce members must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Successful candidates for this position will 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.

ABOUT LOS ANGELES COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES:

The Los Angeles County Department of Health Services (DHS) is the second largest municipal health system in the nation. Through its integrated system of 25 health centers and four hospitals - and expanded network of community partner clinics – DHS annually provides direct care for 600,000 unique patients, employs over 23,000 staff, and has an annual budget of over $6.9 billion. For additional information regarding DHS please visitwww.dhs.lacounty.gov.

Through academic affiliations with the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), the University of Southern California (USC), and the Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Sciences (CDU), DHS hospitals are training sites for physicians completing their Graduate Medical Education in nearly every medical specialty and subspecialty. In addition to its direct clinical services, DHS also runs the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Agency and the County's 911 emergency response system, as well as Housing for Health and the Office of Diversion and Re-entry, each with a critical role in connecting vulnerable populations, including those released from correctional and institutional settings to supportive housing.

THE MISSION:

To advance the health of our patients and our communities by providing extraordinary care.

DEFINITION:

Provides genetic counseling, education, and emotional support to patients and their families who have congenital anomalies or genetic disorders, or who may be at risk for a variety of inherited conditions to help them understand and adapt to the medical, psychosocial, and familial implications of genetic contributions to disease.

Essential Job Functions

+ Reviews referrals and prioritizes cases for genetic counseling.

+ Obtains detailed patient, family, and pregnancy histories to identify potential risk factors and inheritance patterns; analyzes all pertinent medical records; reviews medical genetics literature to develop a clinically appropriate counseling plan; and obtains and documents informed consent for procedures and tests.

+ Counsels patients regarding the significance of genetic disorders, inheritance patterns, and recurrence risks for congenital anomalies and genetic disorders.

+ Coordinates genetic testing, interprets the results, and communicates this information to the patient and referring clinician.

+ Makes appropriate referrals to service agencies, parent support groups, and specialists.

+ Prepares and maintains case documentation.

+ Assists researchers in genetic program evaluation and genetic research evaluation, as well as grant writing and interaction with the Institutional Review Board (IRB).

+ Provides education to the medical community and lay public on genetic disorders, congenital anomalies, prenatal diagnosis, and genetic screening.

+ Responds to genetic inquiries from all hospital inpatient and relevant outpatient clinics, divisions, and departments.

+ Provides supervision to non-clinical/clerical staff and perform administrative work as needed to comply with State contracts for delivery, quality assurance, and reimbursement of services, as needed.

+ Assists in the training of genetic counseling students and interns, as needed.

Requirements

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

A Master’s degree* in Genetic Counseling from a graduate program accredited by the Accreditation Council of Genetic Counseling.

LICENSE:

+ A Genetic Counselor License** issued by the State of California.

+ Certification*** as a Genetic Counselor by the American Board of Genetic Counseling.

+ A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative form of transportation to perform the job-related essential functions of the position

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:

*To receive credit for the required degree, you must include a legible copy of the official diploma or official transcripts from the accredited institution. Submit proof of degree by uploading the required document(s) as attachments at the time of filing or send by e-mail [email protected] seven (7) calendar days from application submission. Please include the exam number and exam title.

**Applicants must ensure the License and Certification Section of the application is completed. Provide the title of your required license, the certificate number, date of issue, date of expiration, and the name of the issuing agency for the required license as specified in the selection requirements-OR-applicants must attach a legible photocopy of the license issued at the time of filing or email a copy to the analyst within 7 calendar days from the date of filing your application online. All required licenses and certifications must be active and unrestricted, or your application will not be accepted.

***To receive credit for the required certification,you must include a legible copy of the certificationfrom the American Board of Genetic Counseling. Submit proof by uploading the required document(s) as attachments at the time of filing or send by e-mail [email protected] seven (7) calendar days from application submission. Please include the exam number and exam title.

WITHHOLD INFORMATION:

No withholds will be allowed for this examination. Required education and licenses must be fully met at the time of filing and indicated on the application.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

Additional points will be awarded to candidates with post-graduate experience as a genetic counselor analyzing and interpreting patient and family medical histories and genetic test results, and providing information regarding the medical, psychological, and familial implications of inherited risks for diseases.

Additional Information

EXAMINATION CONTENT:

This examination will consist of an evaluation of education and experience based upon application information, desirable qualifications, and supplemental questionnaire, weighted 100%.

Candidates must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on the examination in order to be added on the eligible register.

ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION:

Applications will be processed on an "as received"basis and those receiving a passing score will be promulgated to the eligible register accordingly.

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

NO PERSON MAY COMPETE IN THIS EXAMINATION MORE THAN ONCE EVERY TWELVE (12) MONTHS.

VACANCY INFORMATION:

The eligible register resulting from this examination will be used to fill vacancies throughout the Department of Health Services as they occur.

AVAILABLE SHIFT:

Appointees may be required to work any shift, including evenings, nights, weekends and holidays.

APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION:

APPLICATIONS MUST BE FILED ONLINE ONLY. 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 this website.

This examination will remain open until the needs of the service are met. Application filing may be suspended at any time with or without advance notice.

IMPORTANT NOTES:

+ ALL information in the application materials is subject toVERIFICATION.

+ We may reject your application at any point during the examination hiring process, including after the appointment has been made.

+ Falsification of any information may result in disqualification or rescission of appointment.

+ Utilizing VERBIAGE form the Class Specifications and Minimum Requirements serving as your description of dutiesWILL NOT be sufficient to meet the requirements. Doing so may result in anINCOMPLETE APPLICATION and you may beDISQUALIFIED.

+ Fill out your application completely. The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the Minimum Requirements. Provide any relevant education, training, and experience in the spaces provided so we can evaluate your qualifications for the job. For each job held, give the name and address of your employer, your job title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week and description of work performed.If your application is incomplete, it will be rejected.

Applications electronically received after 4:59 p.m., PT, on the last day of filing will not be accepted.

NOTE: If you are unable to attach required documents, you must email the documents to the exam analyst, Christina Ramirez [email protected] seven (7) calendar days of filing online. Please include the exam number and the exam title.

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.

Many important notifications will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important that you provide a valid email address. Please [email protected], as well as [email protected], and [email protected] to your email address and list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail. Applicants have the ability to opt out of emails from LA County. If you unsubscribe, you will not receive any email notification for any examination for which you apply with Los Angeles County. Regardless of whether you choose to unsubscribe, you can always check for notifications by logging into governmentjobs.com and viewing your profile inbox, which saves a copy of all emailed notices.

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.

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's or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record.

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. Please refer to their website for more information:https://lacountylibrary.org/reopening.

FAIR CHANCE INITIATIVE:

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 individual 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.

ANTI-RACISM, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION (ARDI)

The County of Los Angeles recognizes and affirms that all people are created equal and are entitled to all rights afforded by the Constitution of the United States. The Department of Human Resources is committed to promoting Anti-racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the inequalities and disparities amongst race. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices.

ADA COORDINATOR PHONE: (323) 914-7111

CALIFORNIA RELAY SERVICES PHONE: (800) 735-2922

DEPARTMENT CONTACT:

Christina Ramirez, Exam Analyst

Telephone Number : (213) 288-7000

Email Address: [email protected]

COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

Employment Information

Any language contained in the job posting supersedes any language contained below.

This document is intended to provide general information about the recruitment process of the County of Los Angeles. Applicants with questions about a specific job posting should contact the exam analyst listed on the posting.

Equal Employment Opportunity/Non-Discrimination Statement:

The County of Los Angeles is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to non-discrimination in the County workforce, regardless of age (40 and over); ancestry; color; ethnicity; religious creed; protected family or medical leave status; disability; marital status; medical condition; genetic information; military and veteran status; national origin; race ; sex; gender; sexual orientation; or any other characteristic protected by State or federal law. For more information, please visit:https://employee.hr.lacounty.gov/eeo-programs/.

Testing Accommodations for Applicants:

The County of Los Angeles complies with all federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application process, please contact the testing accommodation coordinator listed on the job posting. Hearing impaired applicants with telephone teletype equipment may leave messages by calling the teletype phone number on the job posting. For more information on accommodations, please visit:https://hr.lacounty.gov/accessibility/.

Fair Chance:

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 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 and adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and will also consider potential mitigating factors, which may include, but is 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 conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with County Fair Chance Policies and the Fair Chance Act (Gov. Code Section 12952).

Employment Eligibility:

Final appointment is contingent upon verification of U.S. citizenship or the right to work in the United States.

Career PathFinder:

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 athttp://career-pathfinder.hr.lacounty.gov.

Revised January 2025

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This Supplemental Questionnaire (SQ) is to be completed by all applicants for this examination. The information you provide on your application and on this Supplemental Questionnaire will be evaluated and used to determine your eligibility to participate in the next phase of the examination process.

CHECK YOUR ANSWERS CAREFULLY. Please read each question carefully and be as specific as possible when answering by including all the information requested; please do not COPY AND PASTE all your Duties as stated in the application under the Work Experience section, from your resume, and/or from the Class Specifications. In doing so, your application will be rejected as INCOMPLETE. It is the applicant's sole responsibility to complete this questionnaire completely, correctly, and accurately.

The experience you claim in this Supplemental Questionnaire MUST be consistent with the experience listed in your application. Comments such as "SEE RESUME" or "SEE APPLICATION" will not be considered a valid response, therefore, using such statements will also result in your application being rejected as INCOMPLETE.

You certify that the information provided is accurate, and you are aware that the information on the application, attachments, and Supplemental Questionnaire is subject to verification at any time during the examination and hiring process. You also understand that any false statements may result in disqualification or dismissal.

+ I have read and understand the above information and instructions.

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Do you have a master's degree in Genetic Counseling from a graduate program accredited by the Accreditation Council of Genetic Counseling?

+ Yes, I attached a copy of my degree to my application.

+ Yes, I will provide a copy of my degree to the analyst within 7 days of applying.

+ No, I do not have a master's degree in genetic counseling.

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Do you have a certification as a Genetic Counselor by the American Board of Genetic Counseling?

+ Yes, I attached a copy of my certification to my application.

+ Yes, I will provide a copy of my certification to the analyst within 7 days of applying.

+ No, I do not have a certification as a genetic counselor.

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Do you have a Genetic Counselor License issued by the State of California?

Applicants must ensure the License and Certification Section of the application is completed. Provide the title of your required license, the certificate number, date of issue, date of expiration, and the name of the issuing agency for the required license as specified in the selection requirements-OR-applicants must attach a legible photocopy of the license issued at the time of filing or email a copy to the analyst within 7 calendar days from the date of filing your application online. All required licenses and certifications must be active and unrestricted, or your application will not be accepted.

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+ No

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Desirable Qualification:Do you have experience as a genetic counselor analyzing and interpreting patient and family medical histories and genetic test results, and providing information regarding the medical, psychological, and familial implications of inherited risks for diseases?

Describe your experience below and indicate the following information:

•Payroll Title

•Employer

•Dates of Employment From (mm/dd/yr) - To (mm/dd/yr)

•Supervisor Name and phone number

•Description of Work related to this experience

If you do not have this experience, please write"No experience"

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County of Los Angeles

Address

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Los Angeles, California, 90010

Website

http://hr.lacounty.gov

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