Social Worker I - CPS
Social Worker I - CPS
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- 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.
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 agencys 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.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED AND RECEIVED
Incumbents in the Social Worker I/II classification receive direct supervision from a Social Worker Supervisor or other higher-level supervisor or manager.
Nature of work:
The primary function of a Social Worker is to take referrals for serious abuse and neglect; Investigate referrals; Interview customers to ascertain nature of problems and develop service plans; Substantial amount of the work performed is conducted in the field with majority performed in office writing court reports and case plans with time sensitive and legal deadlines; and enters data into computer systems in order to comply with legal and agency deadlines.Ideal Candidate:
The ideal candidate for this position will work closely with team member of the Agency community partner and extended family member and will have excellent written and oral communication skills excellent organization skills ability to prioritize tasks maintain calm and professional performance and demonstrate exceptional customer service working with client populations that have substance dependence mental health trauma or domestic violence history.
Typical duties of a Social Worker include:Carries a caseload of child welfare service cases; provides crisis intervention to reduce the risk to the child; observes childs developmental progress and determines best methods of dealing with behavioral problems; assists family members in resolving marital financial or other particular problems related to abuse; may provide specialized case services in child sexual abuse or childrens group work; refers clients to other agencies and community resources; may advise parents on problems of child custody; arranges for foster home placement of children; may provide court testimony in child abuse or neglect cases; prepares case records and written reports as required; prepares and present juvenile court petitions within specified time limitations.
Social Workers may work with Foster Parents to ensure proper placements; assists to resolve issues and conflicts which may arise in the home setting; encourages poster parents to support and work with natural parents. It is important to understand that the actions you take as a Social Worker affect the lives of clients and their families.
Controversial Issues:
As a Social Worker you may be required to take actions that conflict with your own values. A Social Worker must be able to accept customers differences and interact with them in a non-judgmental manner.
Minimum Qualifications
Pattern 1: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university;
OR
Pattern 2: Successful completion of thirty (30) college semester units or forty-five (45) quarter units from an accredited college or university including fifteen (15) semester units or twenty-two and a half (22.5) quarter units in social welfare social/human services sociology or other social or behavioral science*;
AND
One (1) year of full-time experience in the Social Service Aide Eligibility Specialist II Employment and Training Worker II or comparable classification; ORThree (3) years of full-time experience providing direct client services to disadvantaged adults or children in a private or public agency.
*Examples of acceptable social or behavioral science courses include: anthropology criminal justice education ethnic studies history human development human services law nursing nutrition psychology public health social welfare sociology welfare womens studies.
Supplemental Information
Examination Information
Training & Experience Examination Weighted 100%The Training & Experience Examination is designed to elicit a range of specific information regarding each candidates 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. 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 departmentalopen eligiblelist will be established for the county of Tehama. 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 or 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.
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.
Benefits
This position offers the following benefits:- Represented by the Joint Council bargaining unit.
- 96 hours of vacation per year increasing upon continuous years of service.
- 96 hours of sick leave per year.
- 14 paid holidays plus one 8-hour personal holiday.
- CalPERS retirement plan 8% employee contribution.
- The County pays approximately 80% of premium for medical dental and vision plan (including a $30000 life insurance plan for employee). For the employee and entire family the current employees share of the insurance plan is $234.54 per month.
- Annual salary step increase based upon satisfactory performance and completion of 2080 hours (Steps A to E).
- Deferred compensation plan with the County matching the employees deposit up to $60 per month.
- Supplemental insurance plans are available.
- Employee Assistance Program is provided to all employees at no cost by the County.
Additional Information
ADA/EEO/DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE
As a condition of employment Tehama County Social Services will require:
A valid drivers license will be required at the time of appointment. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to a disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
Proof of ability to work in the United States
Pre-employment drug testing and physical
Government agencies accessing US government information which include federal tax information must ensure that background investigation requirements for all agency employees and contractors that have access to federal tax information are consistent to the IRS background investigation requirements for access to federal tax information. A background check may be required if the position requires access to these types of records. Background requirements consist of three components which include fingerprinting citizenship verification and local law enforcement checks. State agencies must conduct investigation during time of hire and ensure a reinvestigation is conducted 10 years from the date of the previous background investigation for each employee that has access to federal tax information.About Tehama County
Beautiful Tehama County is in the heart of northern California midway between Sacramento and the Oregon border. Based on the shores of the Sacramento River and in the shadows of Mount Lassen Tehama County boasts some of the lowest housing costs in California along with short commute times to work. The County is home to a myriad of recreational activities.
Employment Type
Full-Time
