Social Services Worker

Mission: Promote Healthy, Safe and Stable Lives Vision: A Healthy, Safe and Stable Community Core Values Diversity: We respect and value cross -culturalism creating an environment that is inclusive for all. Respect: We treat people with care and courtesy. Integrity: We do what we say will. Fairness: We are consistent and unbiased in decisions. Transparency: We communicate the how and why. Equity: We ensure everyone has access to the same opportunities. Responsiveness: We react quickly and positively. The Solano County Employment and Eligibility Services Division This division is currently recruiting for the position of Social Services Worker. Providing Public Assistance and Employment Services to Solano County The Employment and Eligibility Services Division assists citizens to become more independent and productive through programs designed to reduce dependency on welfare and promote personal responsibility. It also provides eligibility determination and benefit issuance for customers who apply for various public assistance benefits. The Position Social Services Workers perform a wide variety of duties in support of agency programs and operations including home visits to clients, case review and monitoring, and coordination of services. They provide education, information, referral and case file maintenance, and serve as a liaison between community residents and program staff. This position provides entry into higher level classes in the mental health, substance abuse, and social services fields. Incumbents provide a variety of support services to clients in various social services programs. While the work may vary depending upon the program to which assigned, all assignments include recognizing potential problems or emergency situations, utilizing agency or community resources, and performing office support and record keeping tasks in support of the programs. Assignments are characterized by the provision of services in support of professionals within the program to which assigned. The eligible list created as a result of this recruitment will be used to fill full-time and part-time regular, limited-term or extra-help bilingual Spanish positions as vacancies occur throughout the County. Education and Experience Requirements Experience: Two (2) years of experience in a health, social services or community organization that has included assisting case management staff in the provision of health, substance abuse or social services to a varied population of clients and service providing staff. Education: Successful completion of the coursework from a recognized college, university or business school in health science, behavioral science and/or social services is highly desired. Special Requirements Driver's License: Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California Class C Driver's License may be required at the time of appointment. Loss of the Class C Driver's License is a cause for discipline. Individuals who do not meet this driver's license requirement due to a physical disability will be considered for accommodation on a case-by-case basis. Depending on assignment, applicants/incumbents must demonstrate skill in driving a private passenger automobile or van in all types of weather and traffic conditions. Language Proficiency: Some positions may require bilingual skills. #J-18808-Ljbffr Solano County