Social Worker IV

Social Worker IV - Child Welfare

The County of El Dorado is committed to promoting the power of public service by fostering a diverse and collaborative workplace where employees are empowered, respected and valued. The dedicated efforts taken by the Board of Supervisors continues to promote El Dorado County as a competitive employer that is committed to recruiting and retaining qualified employees by advocating for competitive salaries and excellent benefits. The County of El Dorado is also supportive of providing telework opportunities for employees consistent with business needs and in accordance with Board of Supervisors Policy E-12 - Telecommuting.

The El Dorado County Health And Human Services Agency is committed to transforming lives and improving futures for the citizens of El Dorado County. Their programs and services include: Behavioral Health, Public Health, Community and Social Services. Their over 600 employees are dedicated to enhancing and enriching the lives of those in their communities.

Protective Services, Child Welfare The Health and Human Services Agency's Social Services Division, strives to reduce and address abuse and neglect of children and elders in our community and improve the quality of life for the residents of El Dorado County. Child Welfare Services helps to promote the safety, permanency and well-being of children in our community by investigating child abuse, strengthening families, and increasing access to supports and services to safely maintain children in their homes.

The Opportunity Use your knowledge and skills to assist the children in your community. The Social Worker IV will have the opportunity to perform casework of an advanced nature dealing with complex individual and family problems and undertake intensive treatment plans and counseling requiring professional knowledge and training. The selected candidate will have the opportunity to:

• Carry 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.
• Receive and respond to reports of suspected abuse; obtain information from reporters; personally investigate and assess situations to protect vulnerable adults and children, and recommend alternate placement; may provide information to law enforcement or district attorneys; may be required to work on-call; may testify in court.
• Develop 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.
• Ensure all services are delivered in a respectful, culturally sensitive, and appropriate manner and in conformance with agency, state, and federal requirements.
• Act as a casework consultant to staff members without professional training.
• Perform specific types of counseling and support to clients with complex or specialized needs incapable of self-care.
• Receive reports of abuse, neglect, and exploitation regarding children and/or older and dependent adults; investigate allegations by conducting interviews with victims and others; assess situations to protect vulnerable adults and children and recommend, implement, and monitor alternate placement; may remove children from unsafe situations.
• Coordinate and directly monitor family visitations to assess progress toward the case plan goals.

An ideal Social Worker IV candidate enjoys working in a fast-paced environment. Each day will bring unique experiences, requiring a candidate who is adaptable, a good team player, and eager to help the children and families of El Dorado County. Child Welfare Services interfaces regularly with court partners, schools, community-based organizations, and community members. Collaboration and partnership is key to success in this environment. We are looking for candidates interested in joining a team that is committed to engaging and strengthening families, while continuing to learn and grow as a social worker. Strong writing skills is a plus.

Human Resources will assess your application to determine if you are minimally qualified using the following minimum qualifications. A master's degree in Social Work from an accredited college or university; OR A master's degree from an accredited two (2) year counseling program*; OR One (1) year of full-time experience performing advanced journey-level social work case management equivalent to the County's class of Social Worker III in a public or private agency; and a master's degree in social or behavioral science, psychology, anthropology, sociology, or counseling education. *Qualifying counseling degrees from a two (2) year counseling program includes: Marriage and Family Therapy, Clinical Counseling, Mental Health Counseling, Addiction Counseling, Gerontology, or Counseling Psychology.

Please Note: As approved by the Director, exceptions may be narrowed to accept applications from applicants who are within a maximum of six (6) months of meeting the required education or certification/licensure. In such cases, eligible candidates may be placed on the eligibility list; however, said eligible candidates must meet the education or certification/licensure qualifications prior to receiving an offer of employment.

Licenses and Certifications:

• Possession of, or ability to obtain and maintain, a valid California or Nevada Driver's License and a satisfactory driving record.

One (1) full-time vacancy in the HHSA, Child Welfare Services located in Placerville or South Lake Tahoe, CA.

The County of El Dorado is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply. As required by Internal Revenue Service Publication 1075, individuals in positions that have access to Federal Tax Information (FTI), will be subject to a background investigation and a criminal history check. In addition, individuals hired into positions that have access to FTI will be re-investigated at least once every ten (10) years. Many job classifications require a pre-employment medical screening. Depending on the job classification, medical screening may include testing for drugs; a positive test may result in revocation of an employment offer.

Today El Dorado County is a year-round vacation destination overflowing with outdoor adventure, inviting agritourism locations, enriching family activities, and a proud Gold Rush history. Escape the traffic and smog because El Dorado County is just:

• 40 miles to Downtown Sacramento
• 50 miles to Sacramento International Airport
• 129 miles to San Francisco

Here are a few of the many activities and events available throughout El Dorado County:

• Hiking, Camping, Fishing, Boating, and Watersports
• Skiing and Snowboarding
• Live Music and Music Festivals
• Local Craft Breweries and Wineries
• El Dorado County Fair
• Placerville Speedway Races
• Farm to Fork Restaurants
• Small Business Shops

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