Social Worker I/II/III/IV

County of Mono -
Mammoth Lakes, CA

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Job Details

Full-time
$61,142 - $90,550 a year

Qualifications

Computer operation
Writing skills
English
Master's degree
Driver's License
Community relationship building

Full Job Description

JOB To apply, visit: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mss?location[0]=mammoth%20lakes&sort=PositionTitle%7CAscending

POSITION INFORMATION
Performs basic social services casework; identifies client needs for more intensive casework services and provides referrals; carries a caseload of moderately difficult cases; manages a caseload of increasingly difficult cases; and performs other related work as assigned.
Social Worker I Working under close supervision, Social Worker I is the entry/trainee class in the professional Social Worker series. Employees in this class are learning casework methods, procedures, policies and carry a limited non-complex social services caseload under close supervision and receive in-service training; are given close and constant supervision while learning social work principles, social service programs, basic case work methods and techniques, and departmental rules, regulations and procedures. Typical assignments are within child welfare and adult services programs; however, at the agency's discretion positions may be assigned to employment services to perform social services case work for employment services clients as required by department needs. As requisite skill and knowledge is developed, greater independence and the full scope of responsibility is exercised. Unless a position is permanently allocated to the Social Worker I level due to the nature of the work, employees are expected to advance to the Social Worker II after one year of satisfactory performance at the trainee level.
Social Worker II
Working under general direction, Social Worker II is the journey level in the Social Worker series. Employees at this level are expected to carry a full caseload of moderately difficult cases requiring greater skill and depth of job knowledge in assessing problem situations and formulating plans for service. Typical assignments are within child welfare and adult services programs. However, at the agency's discretion, Social Worker II may be assigned to employment services to perform social services case work for employment services clients as required by department needs. Employees work with a high degree of independence in administering services and in using agency or community resources. Some positions may determine initial and continuing eligibility for one or more aid programs.
Social Worker II differs from Social Worker III in that the latter is the advanced journey level, assigned the more complex cases, specialized functions and/or leadworker duties.

Social Worker III
Under general direction, the Social Worker III carries a difficult caseload involving the determination of need for basic social services functions for applicants or clients; performs social studies and assignments involving individualized treatment and specialized application of casework methods and skills; provides comprehensive casework services of a tangible nature; and performs other related work as assigned.
Social Worker III is the advanced journey level in the Social Worker series. Incumbents are normally assigned a selected caseload of the more difficult cases and when needed are given supervisory consultation in development of treatment plans. They may also be assigned to a specialized function requiring a high degree of perception such as a special problem caseload or they are assigned to a specific geographic or functional area such as Court Investigations, Family Maintenance/Reunification, Emergency Response, Child/Adult Protection, or Foster Care. A Social Worker III may act as a lead worker to other social service workers. Incumbents are expected to work independently.
Social Worker III differs from Social Worker II in that the former receives the more difficult assignments requiring greater skill and depth of job knowledge in assessing problem situations and formulating plans for services. Incumbents normally work with a high degree of independence of action in administering services and in making use of agency or community resources. Social Worker III differs from Social Worker IV-A/B in that the latter is the most experienced worker and requires both advanced education and social work experience.

Social Worker IV Under general direction, the Social Worker IV performs casework of an advanced nature dealingwith complexindividual andfamilyproblems; undertakes intensivetreatmentplansand counseling requiring professional knowledge and training; performs other related work as assigned. Social Worker IV A/B requires a Master’s degree and social work case management experience in a public or private social services agency. This is the highest non-supervisory level in the series. Incumbents perform casework requiring the application of high level and sophisticated social services expertise andtechniques, generallyin areas suchas adultand child protective services.

Social Worker IV differs from the next higher class of Social Worker Supervisor I in that the latter is the first supervisory level. Social Worker IV differs from Social Worker III in that the latter does not require both a Master’s degree and qualifying experience.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED AND RECEIVED

Social Worker I/II
Incumbents in the Social Worker I/II classification receive direct supervision from a Social Worker Supervisor, or other higher-level supervisor or manager.

Social Worker III
Incumbents in the Social Worker III classification receive general direction from a Social Worker Supervisor or other higher-level manager or deputy director, and may act as lead worker to lower classification working in the same program area.

Social Worker IV
May provide lead direction to lower level Social Workers or service employees.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Social Worker I & II
(Note: For Social Worker I, duties are performed at the entry/trainee level.)

Conducts interviews with clients, family members, and others in their home, in the office, or via telephone to assess the basic social, physical, and mental needs of clients and obtain health information in order to identify and provide social services
Performs case studies and evaluates individual and family case information to assess the safety of children and adults; determines appropriate types and methods of treatment
Assesses reports of suspected abuse; may be required to work on-call; may provide information to law enforcement or district attorneys
Develops and carries out culturally sensitive non-complex to moderate treatment plans for an assigned caseload in conformance with agency, state and federal requirements; assists clients and family members to develop strategies to accomplish case plan goals
Refers clients to other staff members, or to community resources for direct and intensive services and specialized counseling as necessary; advocates on the clients' behalf for most appropriate services including enabling services
Assists applicants and recipients in utilizing available resources
Interprets policies, rules, and regulations of the agency to applicants, clients and others within the scope of their responsibility
Makes home visits in connection with casework assignments
Prepares and maintains case records and databases; communicates decisions, timelines, recommendations and case plans to clients, families and service providers
May testify in court
May be assigned to specialized functions
Participates in in-service training and other staff development activities to increase knowledge of the social work processes and achieve technical competence
Receives casework consultation from professionally trained staff members
Provides community outreach for various agency programs
Maintains client confidentiality; performs all duties in conformance with the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) Code of Ethics
Performs related duties as assigned

Social Worker II (in addition to the above)

Carrying a caseload that includes cases with issues of moderate difficulty
Counseling or supporting clients with complex or specialized needs; provides crisis intervention
Providing self-help information, education, and services; works with client and caregivers to develop and improve caregiving and independent living skills
Obtaining and evaluating policy, medical, and psychological reports
May serve as mentor to staff, orients staff, provides training and guidance on cases

Social Worker III (in addition to the above)

Carries a caseload of more difficult types of social services cases requiring a high degree of technical competence, such as situations where environmental forces affect family life
Receives and responds to reports of suspected abuse; obtains information from reporters; personally investigates and assesses situations to protect vulnerable adults and children and recommends alternate placement; may provide information to law enforcement or district attorneys; may be required to work on-call; may testify in court
Performs case studies evaluates individual and family case information to assess the safety of children and adults; determines appropriate types and methods of treatment
Develops and carries out social treatment plans for an assigned caseload; ensures all services are delivered in a respectful, culturally sensitive and appropriate manner and
Counsels or provides guidance and support to individuals and/or families with more complex or specialized needs including Adult Protective Services, crisis intervention, special medical or legal needs, and other social services
Refers clients to other staff members
Makes a diagnosis of client problems and follows through with the social treatment plans with a high degree of independence
Interprets policies, rules, and regulations to client, applicants, and others
May act as a lead worker to a small group of social service workers or service employees
Assists applicants and recipients in utilizing available resources for individual needs
Makes home visits in connection with casework assignments
Develops and prepares court report, case plans, case narratives and safety plans in automated computer systems
Enters and retrieves data and narratives from automated computer systems
Prepares and maintains case
Participates in in-service training and other staff development activities to increase knowledge of the social work processes and achieve technical competence
Receives casework consultation from professionally trained staff members
May be required to testify in court
Works with community organizations and makes referrals to outside resources
Provides self-help information, education, and services; works with clients and caregivers to develop and improve caregiving and independent living skills
Obtains and evaluates police, medical, and psychological reports
Maintains client confidentiality; performs all duties in conformance with the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) Code of Ethics
Performs related duties as assigned

Social Worker IV (in addition to the above)

Performs case studies for the purpose of assessing problems and determining appropriate types and methods of treatment.
Develops intensive long or short-term treatment plans, which require a comprehensive fund of professional knowledge with the aim of improving or restoring individual or family functioning.
Ensures all services are delivered in a respectful, culturally sensitive and appropriate manner and in conformance with agency, state and federal requirements.
Acts as a casework consultant to staff members without professional training.
Functions at a highly skilled level in such areas as counseling, protective services, medical social work, family services, community organization and research.
May perform the following specific types of counseling: marital, family inter-relationship, protective services for children or adults incapable of self-care.
Investigates and provides services to children where their physical or emotional welfare is involved such as cases of neglect, abuse, emotional or behavioral problems, physical or mental disabilities, or other health conditions involving a child’s personality; unmarried parenthood; conflict in parent-child relationships; lack of proper guardianship of a child; problems in school or community relationships; inadequate child care arrangements by working parents or the absence of one parent from the home and its effects on the stability of the child’s home.
Receives reports of children, dependent adults and elderly abuse.
Investigates allegations by conducting interviews with victims and others
Assesses situations to protect vulnerable adults and children and recommends, implements and monitors alternate placement, may remove children from unsafe situations.
May provide information to law enforcement or district attorneys.
May be required to work on-call.
May testify in court.
Supports witnesses and victims who must testify in court.
Assesses prospective foster and adoptive parents; matches children with adoptive/foster parents, and counsels foster and adoptive families.
Refers clients to other staff members or to community resources for direct and intensive services and specialized counseling.
Advocates on clients behalf for most appropriate services including enabling services.
Coordinates and directly monitors family visitations to assess progress toward the case plan goals.
Interprets and explains rules, regulations and policies to clients and applicants.
Maintains casework records and handles relevant correspondence.
Develops and prepares court report, case plans, case narratives and safety plans in automated computer systems.
Operates a personal computer and other office equipment; enters and retrieves data and narratives from automated computer systems.
Prepares and maintains case records and databases.
Communicates decisions, timelines, recommendations, and case plans to clients, families, and service providers.
Communicates effectively with clients and others in writing, in person, and over the telephone.
Analyzes data, interprets directions, procedures and regulations, and develops appropriate responses.
Performs job duties under stressful conditions and emergency situations.
Responds appropriately to situations.
Maintains confidential information in accordance with legal standards and/or County regulations; performs all duties in conformance with the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) Code of Ethics.
Performs related duties as assigned.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION TRAINING & EXPERIENCE EXAMINATION – WEIGHTED 100%
The Training & Experience Examination is designed to elicit a range of specific information regarding each candidate’s knowledge, skill, abilities, and potential to effectively perform the duties relative to the classification. Responses to the questionnaire will be assessed based on pre-determined rating criteria. All applicants must complete the entire examination to receive a score. In order to obtain a position on the eligible list, candidates must receive a minimum rating of 70% on the examination.
If conditions warrant, an Experience and Education Examination may be conducted in lieu of the Training and Experience Examination. Please review the Education and Experience examination information below:

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE EXAMINATION
The Education & Experience examination is based solely upon information provided from the application and supplemental information (e.g., resumes, transcripts). Information provided from the application and supplemental information will be assessed compared to a standard developed in relation to the elements of the job. Special care should be taken to submitting a complete description of your education and experience relevant to the typical tasks, scope, and minimum qualifications stated on this bulletin. Supplemental information will be accepted, but competitors should read this bulletin carefully to determine what kind of information will be useful to those individuals completing the evaluation. In order to obtain a position on the eligible list, candidates must receive a minimum rating of 70% on the examination. Examination administration and processing time is approximately two weeks after the closing date of the job bulletin.

ELIGIBLE LIST INFORMATION
A departmental open eligible list will be established for the County of Mono. The list will be utilized for 12 months after it is established unless the needs of the service and conditions of the list warrant a change in this period.

RETEST PERIOD
Once you have taken the examination, you may not retest for SIX (6) MONTHS from the established eligibility date.

SPECIAL TESTING ARRANGEMENTS
Special testing arrangements may be made to accommodate applicants for disability, military, or religious reasons. If you require such arrangements, please contact CalHR at [email protected] or 916-909-3701 upon notification that your application has been approved. Documentation from medical, military, school or church officials outlining the accommodation request must be received by our office a minimum of five business days prior to a scheduled examination.

EDUCATION DOCUMENTS
If you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications, you must attach your transcripts to your application. Applicants with foreign transcripts must provide a transcript evaluation that indicates the number of units to which the foreign course work is equivalent. Transcripts and evaluations may be unofficial; official transcripts may be required upon appointment. Please redact birthdates and social security numbers.

GENERAL INFORMATION

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship by the start date of employment.
MSS reserves the right to revise the examination plan to better meet the needs of the recruitment if the circumstances under which this examination was planned change. Such revision will be in accordance with civil service laws and rules and all competitors will be notified.
If you meet the requirements stated on this bulletin, you may take this examination. Your performance in this examination will be rated against predetermined rating criteria. All competitors who pass will be added to the eligible list. Meeting the entry requirements does not assure success in the examination or placement on the eligible list.

General Qualifications: Applicants must possess essential personal qualifications including integrity, initiative, dependability, good judgement, the ability to work cooperatively with others, and a state of health consistent with the ability to perform the assigned duties of the class. A medical examination may be required. As part of the hiring process, a background investigation may be required.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The ability to speak, read, and write Spanish in addition to English would be an asset in this position, but is not required. Applicants for English/Spanish bilingual designated positions must take and pass the Merit System Services bilingual proficiency examination.
A valid driver's license may be required at the time of appointment and employees may also be required to drive their own car, provide proof of car insurance, and a DMV clearance. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to a disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
Applicants for positions within the Department of Social Services are subject to a criminal history background check.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
The Merit System Services program is committed to equal employment opportunity for 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.

Town of Mammoth Lakes
The Town of Mammoth Lakes, with a population of approximately 7,093 is the most populated area of Mono County. The County Seat is located in picturesque Bridgeport located 360 miles north of Los Angeles and 182 miles southeast of Sacramento. Mono County, with a population of approximately 12,853, is set on the eastern slopes of California's Sierra Nevada Mountain Range. It is a rare environment of natural contrasts: soaring granite peaks and spacious desert vistas, quiet lakes, bubbling hot springs and cold mountain streams, winter snows and sunny summer skies. The County offers numerous recreational opportunities for the outdoor enthusiast.

Agency
CalHR

Department
Mono County Department of Health and Human Services

Address
CalHR, Attn: Merit System Services
1515 S Street, North Building, Suite 500
Sacramento, California, 95811

Phone
916-909-3701

Website
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mss

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