Social Services Practitioner III - Childrens Services
Social Services Practitioner III - Childrens Services
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ABOUT THE POSITION
- This recruitment will establish a candidate pool of qualified competitive applicants and will be used to fill future vacancies as they become available with the Department of Public Social Services (DPSS)Applications to this posting will be valid for up to 180 days. As positions become available the recruiter will review applications and refer applicants should they meet the departments requirements.Due to the nature and volume of this recruitment you will only receive correspondence if you are referred for an interview or when the event is complete.
**ALL APPLICANTS MUST UPLOAD A COPY OF THEIR OFFICIAL AND/OR UNOFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS OF THEIR COMPLETED DEGREE AT AN ACCREDITED COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY.
**All applicants for positions at Harmony Haven Childrens and Youth Center and must meet the age requirement of at least 21 years of age as required by the Transitional Shelter Care Facility Operating Standards by the California Department of Social Services. Applicants who are under 21 years of age are not eligible for positions within Harmony Haven but may be eligible for positions in other divisions or departments.The County of Riversides Department of Public Social Services (DPSS) seeks multiple Social Services Practitioner III positions throughout Riverside County (Western Southern MidCounty and Desert Regions including Blythe CA) for the Childrens Services Division (CSD). Frequent driving may be required for all positions. Competitive candidates will be referred to the department on an ongoing basis.We are looking for someone who has:- Excellent interpersonal skills when working with diverse clients of various ages socioeconomic backgrounds cultures and mental/physical capabilities
- Proven ability to work collaboratively with other professionals in order to meet the needs of shared clients and promote quality care safety and wellbeing
- Great written and verbal communication skills
- Knowledge and ability to learn and apply complex laws rules regulations policies and procedures relating to clients
- Strong critical thinking analytical organizational and time management skills
- Techsavvy skills and the ability to learn and use specialized case management software programs
A few reasons you might love this job:- Opportunity to compassionately support children elders/dependent adults and families
- Its more than a desk job travel throughout the vast County of Riverside to meet with clients and community partners
- Work and network with dedicated professionals who share a passion for public service
- Career growth and upward mobility within the department
- Supportive and respectful working environment that values worklife balance
A few challenges you might face in this job:- Fastpaced environment
- Meeting mandated deadlines
- The need for documentation and technical writing
- Identifying ways to navigate social service delivery with limited resources while meeting clients identified goals and needs
About the Childrens Services Division (CSD):Social Services Practitioners may be assigned to various programs within Childrens Services. Those programs include Investigative and Continuing Services Extended Foster Care Program (EFC) Command Post Group Home Adoptions or the Resource Family Approval (RFA). Investigative Services and Command Post conduct investigation of child abuse/neglect referrals made within the Riverside County. Continuing Services provide support in continuing services with the goal of reunification. Extended Foster Care completes assessments develops transitional plans and provides resources for youth 16 and older preparing them to emancipate from foster care. The Resource Family Approval conducts home assessments background checks and family evaluations to ensure that prospective relatives/nonrelated extended family members (NREFM) requesting placement meet standards in accordance with State regulations. Future SSP IIIs in the CSD (only) may be eligible for DPSS exciting programs that include the Retention Program and Educational and Career Assistance Programs. All Programs are great opportunities for professional growth and knowledge. Learn more below:- Retention Program: All NEWLY hired incumbents and CURRENT employees with less than 10400 hours of service are eligible for the Retention Bonus Program upon hire! Eligibility is based upon Hours of Service Completed learn more at https://rivcocob/boardpolicies Section C policy C26
- Education Support Program: DPSS employees eligible for the ESP may receive up to $5250.00 per year for a period of two years of lifetime maximum of $10500. ESP programs include Career Counseling Career Assessment College partners Tuition Discount information and possible textbook and tuition reimbursement options. Interested and Eligible candidates will receive a Career Development Plan (CDP) that includes tuition and textbook funding either by DPSS or Service Employees International Union (SEIU). Department Policy Eligibility and Application Requirement details are in the link Program: The 20/20 program is designed to assist Social Services Practitioner IIIs who are students completing a Masters in Social Work Degree from an approved university. Program participants work a reduced work schedule while being paid as a fulltime employee allowing the employee time to complete training and/or educational requirements for degree or certification. To learn more about the 20/20 Program please contact the recruiter listed at the bottom of this job posting.
*For more about what its like to work within Childrens Services please watch*For questions related to working within Childrens Services please email .
*For information about the retention bonus click here: https://rivcocob/sites/g/files/aldnop311/files/migrated/Job DescriptionThe Social Services Practitioner III is a broad range journey to advanced level classification of the professionally trained social caseworker in the Social Services Practitioner series. Incumbents are characterized by the responsibility for performing full scope social service casework often requiring difficult diagnosis and intensive treatment services. The Social Services Practitioner III is distinguished from the Social Services Supervisor series by the latters responsibility to provide full time supervision of staff performing casework.Depending on area of assignment incumbents may be required to have a masters degree from an accredited college or university in social work social welfare social or behavioral sciences or social/human services.Meet the Team!
TheRiverside County Department of Public Social Services(DPSS) is comprised of employees who work collectively and in partnership with communitybased organizations to serve the needs of the community.
jfc: EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES
(Depending on the area of assignment duties may include but are not limited to the following)
Carry a caseload of the more difficult types of social service cases requiring a high degree of technical competence where social or family problems or environmental forces adversely affect family life; assess clients problems and develop treatment plans.
Complete case studies for the purpose of assessing problems and determining appropriate types and methods of treatment; develop intensive long or shortterm treatment plans to improve or restore individual or family functioning.
Act in a lead capacity for a small group of Social Services Practitioners or services employees such as aides and volunteers.
Act as a casework consultant to staff members without professional training.
Function at a highly skilled level in such areas as counseling protective services medical social work family services community organization and adoptive services.
Take part in staff development programs to increase knowledge of the social work processes and augment personal technical competence.
Provide therapeutic marital family interrelationship and adoptive parent counseling.
Investigate and provide services to clients where their physical or emotional welfare is involved; work with cases involving neglect abuse emotional or behavioral problems physical/mental disabilities or other health conditions affecting a clients personality family relationships child or inhome care arrangements.
Provide services and counseling in cases of desertion or impending loss of a spouse child or caretaker.
Interpret public social service rules regulations and policies to clients and the public.
Maintain casework records and prepare reports and correspondences.
Frequently conduct field visits away from the home office which may include long distances in order to carry out service plans observe and assess client needs and provide information and social work services.
Assess client family environment in order to determine potential or imminent risk to the safety of children/disabled adults/elderly residing in the household; when safety needs dictate remove child/disabled adults/elderly from home and transport them complying with all safety regulations including the use of age appropriate California safety mandated equipment when assisting with initial removal or facilitating a placement change which may include managing/lifting the clients necessary assistive equipment (e.g. wheelchair).
Maintain uptodate electronic records of all aspects of client case management in a centralized database.
IN ADDITION TO THE ABOVE LISTED DUTIES ASSIGNMENTS WITHIN HEALTHCARE FACILITIES MAY PERFORM THE FOLLOWING:
Perform studies of patients and their families to determine the nature of their problems; learn to develop the most effective treatment methods and treatment plans according to need.
Interview patients families and friends to obtain information for case records.
Assess the psychosocial needs of pediatric patients and initiate appropriate interaction accordingly.
Coordinate and consult with medical and other staff members and with outside agencies regarding available resources.
Learn to interpret significant emotional social and economic factors to healthcare team members.
Participate in seminars of other types of training programs to enhance social work capabilities; may participate in group therapy.
Assist in conducting training of social service aspects of medical treatment for healthcare personnel outside of the social services unit.
Under close supervision provide social casework services to help patients and their families adjust to social emotional and financial problems created by illness or disability.
IN ADDITION TO THE ABOVE LISTED DUTIES ASSIGNMENTS WITHIN THE CHILD LIFE PROGRAM MAY PERFORM THE FOLLOWING:
Plan implement and evaluate the Child Life Program.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
OPTION I
Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelors degree preferably with a majorin social welfare social or behavioral sciences social/human servicescounselingor a closely related field to the assignment.
Experience:Oneyear equivalent to a County of Riverside Social Services Practitioner II.
OPTION II
Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with aBachelorsdegree preferably with a majorinsocial welfaresocial or behavioral sciences social/human services counselingora closely related field to the assignment.
Experience: Two years performing casework duties in a public or private human services agency. Experience must include assessing or determining client needs formulating case plans or executing case plans to support and meet client needs.
OPTION III
Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Masters degree preferably with a major in social or behavioral sciences social/human services counseling or a closely related field to the assignment.
OPTION IV
Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with aBachelorsdegree inSocial Work.
Experience: Completed internship experience in a public or private welfare agency as part of an accredited Bachelor of Social Work degree program.
ALL OPTIONS
Knowledge of: Principles and techniques of social casework and of the function of public social service agencies; individual and group behavior with emphasis on normal growth development and family relationships; social casework objectives principles and methods; socioeconomic and cultural factors which promote stable family life and an understanding of the factors that affect family security; physical and mental illnesses and their impact on personality; community organizations and the services they provide; laws rules and regulations governing the operation of public social services agencies; basic computer skills.
Ability to:Establish rapport with clients and their families; effectively apply casework knowledge and skills; apply the principles of general and/or child psychology and family relationships; evaluate personal and psychological factors in the client and/or familys situation; work constructively within an agency and community setting; effectively utilize appropriate resources and services; provide consultation to others; demonstrate skill in planning and analysis; control personal bias and apply social work ethics; maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the general public; provide consultation to and assist in the professional development of less experienced Social Services Practitioners; input and retrieve data from computerized system.SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
- Additional RequirementsLicense: Possession of a valid California Drivers License is necessary at the time of hire and must be maintained throughout employment. County vehicles may be available but are not guaranteed. Employees may be required to use their own vehicles for field travel and are required to provide vehicle insurance information for their personal vehicle.Schedule:Incumbents may be required to participate in a mandatory oncall schedule which may include working nights holidays and weekends.
Physical Requirements: The Social Services Practitioner III position with the Adult Services and Childrens Services Divisions requires both office work and field work. Office work requires sedentary tasks such as report writing/typing and documentation. Field work may include frequent driving conducting home visits attending court hearings and meeting with various stakeholders in the community. Field work requires the ability to climb stairs walk on uneven surfaces and maneuver around obstacles in the home and work independently and safely in a variety of home environments which may include hazardous conditions such as unsecured pets or unclean living spaces. Additionally in emergent situations incumbent may be required to lift and carry heavy objects or individuals.
Background Requirement:Employment within the Department of Social Services Childrens Services Division requires frequent and routine contact with children. As a result all employment offers for the Childrens Services Division are contingent upon successful completion of a preemployment physical exam including a drug/alcohol test a search of the Child Abuse Central Index (CACI) clearance to access Criminal Offender Record Information from the California Law Enforcement Telecommunications System (CLETS) and a criminal background investigation which involves fingerprinting.
(A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the applicant from employment with the Department of Public Social Services.
Whats NextThis recruitment is open to ALL ApplicantsThis is a continuous posting however postings may close at any time.Additional Information:Contact Joshua Robertsat with any questions regarding this recruitment.
APPLICATION INFORMATION
Veterans Preference
The County has a Veterans Preference Policy applicable to new hires. To qualify upload a copy of your (or your spouses) Member4 Form DD214 indicating dates of service and a copy of your spouses letter of disability (if applicable) with your application. For privacy reasons it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans Veterans Preference Policy C3 is available here: https://rivcocob/boardpoliciesReasonable Accommodations
The County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter for the position noted above. For additional information and/or to obtain the appropriate form for requesting a reasonable accommodation please visit the Disability Access Office web page located at: https://rchr/disabilityProof of Education
If using education to qualify or when requested by the recruiter upload a copy of any license(s) official/unofficial transcript(s) degrees and/or related employment documents to your NeoGov account at the time of application and before the closing date. Official or unofficial transcripts will be accepted.If your education was completed outside of the United States you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services NACES or Association of International Credential Evaluators Inc. AICE.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The County of Riverside is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the County of Riverside to provide equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race color religion sex national origin age disability sexual orientation gender gender identity gender expression marital status ancestry medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics) genetic information or denial of medical and family care leave or any other nonjobrelated factors.PreEmployment
All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of preemployment requirements including a criminal background investigation which involves fingerprinting. (A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the applicant from County employment). A preemployment physical examination and background check may be required.Probationary Period
As an Approved Local Merit System all County of Riverside employees except those serving At Will are subject to the probationary period provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding County Resolution or Salary Ordinance. Temporary and Per Diem employees serve at the pleasure of the agency/department head.General Information
Current County of Riverside and/or current employees of the hiring department may receive priority consideration. Qualified candidates may be considered for future County vacancies.Job postings may close without notice based on application volume. Submit your complete application by the recruitment close date; no late applications are accepted. Ensure all relevant experience/education is reflected on your application/resume as a failure to demonstrate position requirements may disqualify applicants. A description of job duties directly copied from the job classification or job posting will not be considered.
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Employment Type
Full-Time
