APPLICATION INFORMATION AND REQUIREMENTS

CAMINO REAL COMMUNITY SERVICES IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY/ADA/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER.

Camino Real Community Services (CRCS) recognizes the impact of trauma on individuals and utilizes the principles of trauma informed care across all aspects of agency operations.  CRCS embraces employee differences and promotes cultural competence.  All employees are expected to treat others with dignity and respect; to communicate respectfully and promote teamwork.

HR LOCATION: Human Resources Office, P.O. Box 725 (19965 FM3175 North), Lytle, Texas 78052


APPLICATIONS TO BE CONSIDERED: Human Resource Services will accept applications for specific positions only.  It is the applicant's responsibility to come to or call Human Resource Services and activate his/her application for each position desired when the position is advertised.  Positions posted as "until filled", may be closed at any time after the initial posting period.  HAND CARRIED applications are accepted Monday through Friday during the hours of 8:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M. and 1 - 5:00 P.M.

BIDS BY CENTER EMPLOYEES: CAMINO REAL COMMUNITY SERVICES employees wanting to be considered for posted positions must submit a bid for each position.

SCREENING OF APPLICATIONS: Applicant's meeting the minimum qualifications for a position will be considered; however, all applicants may not be interviewed.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION:  A copy of high school diploma/GED or college transcript/degree or license/certification must be provided by applicants before an offer of employment can be made.  Transcript/degree must clearly show major and graduation date.

CONVICTION CLEARANCES: Convictions related to any sexual offenses, drug related offenses, murder, theft, assault, battery, or any other] crime involving personal injury or threat to another person may make you ineligible for employment with Camino Real Community Services.  The names of all prospective employees are cleared through Texas Department of Public Safety to determine the existence of such records.  All prospective employees will have their background checked through the Nurse Aide Registry and Employee Misconduct Registry.  A revoked status listing in the Nurse Aide Registry or an unemployable status listing in the Employee Misconduct Registry is an absolute bar of employment.  Prospective employees are also cleared through the Abuse and Neglect System as well as the OIG Exclusions Websites.  Falsification of the application for employment is grounds for dismissal, if employed.

DRUG AND TOBACCO FREE WORKPLACE: Camino Real Community Services is a drug and tobacco free workplace.  Pre-employment controlled substance abuse testing is required when an applicant receives a conditional offer of employment.  If an individual’s-controlled substance test is verified as positive, the applicant's offer of employment will be rescinded.

SELECTIVE SERVICE: Effective September 1, 1999, state law requires all male U.S. citizens, and male aliens living in the U.S., who are age 18 through 25 to provide Selective Service registration.

I.D. REQUIREMENTS: As per the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, (s. 1200) all applicants for employment are required to provide documents that provide proof of employment authorization and identity.  Social Security Card and Driver License.  (Alternate documents as per regulations).

IN HOUSE TRAINING: New employees who have direct contact responsibility with consumers will attend a minimum of three (3) days of training prior to reporting to their regular assignment.  New employees who do not have contact with consumers will attend a four-day orientation period.  Training is scheduled and conducted 8:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. Monday through Friday in Lytle, Texas.


BENEFITS AND PENSION:  Camino Real Community Services currently offers health coverage to employees who are eligible.  Agency pays a portion of health coverage as well as a portion of Dental and Vision insurance and this includes $25,000 life insurance; optional coverages include: eligible dependent health and life coverage; employee and eligible dependent dental coverage; additional life insurance and AD & D coverage for employee and eligible dependents; employee long and short-term disability; flexible spending account.  Agency provides an Employee Assistance Program; 401K retirement plan, employee contributes 6%, employer matches the 6%; 11-13 paid holiday's annually; accrue 8 hours vacation and 8 hours sick leave monthly, vacation hour accrual increases with years of employment; and career ladder.

PHONE NUMBERS:
Main Office: (210) 357-0300
HR: (210) 357-0359
FAX: (830) 772-4304
Relay Texas: 1-800-RELAYTX

WEB SITE:
www.caminorealcs.org