Under general supervision, assesses client needs and develops treatment plans in a variety of social service functions.
This list will be used to fill any current or future vacant positions in In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS), or Adult Protective Services (APS) within the Social Services Agency, Department of Aging & Adult Services (DAAS). Social Worker II's in these departments provide services to elder, disabled, and/or dependent adults.
In the IHSS program, Social Worker II's may be assigned to case carrying assignments, evaluating, and assessing yearly service needs based on Medi-Cal, Medicare, and SSI eligibility. Candidates must be able to conduct field visits to complete initial and yearly reevaluations of client's service needs.
In the Adult Protective Services (APS) program, Social Worker II's may be assigned to assess, and document reports on Elder or Dependent Adult abuse and neglect, investigate allegations, and document case-related activities. The ability to apply critical thinking skills and to develop professional collaborative partnerships with multi-disciplinary teams, county and community programs, and law enforcement agencies is highly desired. A Master's Degree in Social Work is preferred for Social Worker II positions in APS.
Bilingual candidates and those with a cultural competency in serving persons with diverse backgrounds, including Latino, African and Asian Ancestry are encouraged to apply. If you speak a second language fluently (i.e., Vietnamese, Mandarin, Russian, Spanish, Cantonese, Farsi, and Hindi, etc.), please specify that on your application.
The ability to speak fluently (speak, read & write) in the chosen language will be tested. Candidate must take and pass the required language fluency examination Level II (ability to speak, read and write) the specified language. Offer of employment is conditional upon passing all pre-employment requisites (i.e., background check, language certification, physical, etc. if applicable).
CANDIDATES HIRED MAY BE ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE A SIGN-ON BONUS, UP TO $5,000.
A new hire into a position with the Social Services Agency in the classification of Social Worker II or Social Worker III, assigned to any shift, may be eligible to receive a sign-on bonus of up to $5,000 (subject to discontinuation at any time).
Additional benefits include:
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Paid differentials (e.g. bilingual, assignment) may be given to a hired applicant.
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Social Worker | InstagramPossession of a Master's degree in Social Work preferred or possession of a Master's degree in Behavioral Science, Counseling, Education Counseling, Gerontology, Marriage and Family Therapy, Nursing, Psychology, Social Psychology, Vocational Rehabilitation, or equivalent titles to the above degree from an accredited college
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Two (2) years of social work experience
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Possession of a Bachelor's degree in Social Work preferred or possession of a Bachelor's degree in Behavioral Science, Counseling, Education Counseling, Gerontology, Nursing, Psychology, Social Psychology, Vocational Rehabilitation or equivalent titles to the above degree from an accredited college
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Four (4) years of social work experience.
Graduate training in an approved school of social work or the related fields above may be substituted for experience, on a year-for year-basis. The practicum experience obtained in the above related fields qualifies as experience.
Master's degree in Social Work may be required by statute for certain positions.
Possession of a valid California driver's license prior to appointment, the ability to qualify and maintain a County Driver's permit.
Knowledge of:
- Principles, objectives and techniques of social work;
- Differential casework treatment techniques:
- Various personality and behavior theories;
- Family systems;
- Individual and group behavior, human growth, development and family relationships;
- Bio-psycho-socio-economic factors affecting individuals and families;
- Community organization and resources;
- Rules and regulations relating to public social service agencies;
- Effect of one's own personal attitudes and biases on the casework process;
- Interviewing, investigative and intervention techniques;
- Effective methods for handling emotional, irate or distressed people;
- Computer applications such as word processing, spreadsheet and/or database.
Ability to:
- Establish and maintain a productive casework relationship with clients;
- Work cooperatively with co-workers, other agencies and the public;
- Receive consultation;
- Interpret complex laws and regulations to clients and the public;
- Prepare and present written and oral reports;
- Manage a caseload in a timely and effective manner;
- Utilize social work techniques and community resources;
- Interview effectively
- Establish and maintain casework relationships with clients;
- Assess and apply intervention techniques to adults, children, adolescents and / or families;
- Work in an environment that requires knowledge of and respond for family's cultural values.
