CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKER (HEALTH/CORRECTIONAL FACILITY) - SAFETY

Job Description and Duties

Limited term 12 months; may be extended up to 24 months or become permanent.

Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s).

Under the general direction of the Senior Psychologist Supervisor, Office of Employee Wellness (OEW), the Clinical Social Worker, is a licensed Clinical Social Worker and serves as a Behavioral Health and Wellness Consultant to the Department, specifically to the Correctional Officer Apprenticeship Program (COAP). The incumbent performs complex professional work related to providing behavioral health and wellness services to CDCR cadets and officers in their apprenticeship period and augments the employee wellness infrastructure which includes mental health professionals properly trained to assist law enforcement employees and their families. The incumbent will provide brief, solution-focused counseling, consultation and coaching to those in the apprenticeship period and provide professional input, from a mental health perspective, on the development, implementation, delivery and evaluation of the COAP. Must work effectively and cooperatively under stressful conditions, the pressure of short leave time; work weekends, holidays, extended and rotating shift (day/night). Statewide travel on short notice and may be required for extended periods of time.

The California Department of Corrections Rehabilitation (CDCR) Headquarters has implemented a new automated system to streamline the hiring process. The Human Resources Technology System (HRTS) is an intuitive, user-friendly system that provides the applicant access to real-time updates throughout the hiring process.

HRTS will require new candidates to set up an account, which allows them to track their application’s progress. Through their account portal, candidates will also be able to provide any additional information needed in the hiring process, including setting up interviews as needed. After the final filing date, applicants will receive an email from View email address on us.fitly.work or View email address on us.fitly.work (depending on the email provider), with direction on creating and/or accessing their account.

For HRTS communication, this is in reference to Job Requisition (JR) 4450

CDCR/CCHCS employees are encouraged to use their existing CDCR email address on their job application.

This advertisement is for a Clinical Social Worker (Health/Correctional Facility)-Safety position. Located at Headquarters in Elk, Grove CA. Please indicate the position number on your application: 065-544-9872-938

Note: Main communication for this position will be through email. Please ensure you have a valid email address on your application.

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Working Conditions

About the location – Located at Headquarters in Elk, Grove CA.

The CDCR Headquarters location offers a secure access facility with free parking. Located less than 30 minutes from Sacramento and Lodi, the progressive city of Elk Grove offers a great mix of newly developed housing, business projects, and recreational opportunities. It is within walking distance of a variety of restaurants and shopping locations.

Statewide travel on short notice may be required for extended periods of time.

The position(s) is eligible for hybrid telework, in accordance with the Statewide Telework Policy and will be required to report to the office as needed/required. The successful candidate must reside in California upon appointment.

Special Requirements

• The position(s) require(s) a(n) Professional License Certificate License. You will be required to provide a copy of your license prior to being hired.

Do not include any confidential information on any documents you submit for a job vacancy, such as your state application, resume, or educational transcripts. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents includes, but is not limited to, your Social Security Number (SSN), birthdate, student identification number, driver’s license number (unless required), basis of eligibility, examination results, LEAP status, marital status, and age. Confidential information on the first page of applications submitted electronically online, such as Easy ID number, SSN, examination related information, and driver’s license number will automatically be redacted upon submission.

Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If you are meeting Minimum Qualifications with education, you should include your unofficial transcripts/diploma for verification. Official transcripts may be required upon appointment. If it is determined an applicant does not meet the Minimum Qualifications, the candidate will be withheld from the eligibility list, rendering them inactive and ineligible to be hired for the position. Candidates who have been withheld may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board.

Applicants who completed their education outside of the US (with foreign degrees/transcripts) must obtain and submit verification of U.S. course/degree equivalency. Foreign education credential evaluation services can be found at NACES – National Association of Credential Evaluation Services .

Candidates new to CDCR/CCHCS are required to submit to a background investigation process utilizing Live Scan Fingerprinting, as well as a Tuberculosis test/evaluation prior to appointment, followed by department annual Tuberculosis testing/evaluation thereafter.

When submitting supporting documents, PDF file format is preferred.

CDCR/CCHCS utilizes E-Verify to confirm candidate’s identity and employment authorization.

For more information about E-Verify, you may go to .

This advertisement may be used for other vacancies that occur during the life of this recruitment.

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

Willingness to promote an inclusive workplace that empowers employees from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and personal experiences.

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) website, , and the CalPERS website, .

Information on benefits afforded by membership in the California Public Employees’ Retirement System can be found on the CalHR Salary and Benefits website at .

Information on the benefits and protections provided to public employees by the State Civil Service Act can be found on the CalHR website at

Additional benefit information can be found on the CalHR California State Civil Service Employee Benefits Summary website at

This webpage is intended to provide general information. Benefit eligibility may be based on job classification, bargaining unit, time base and length of appointment.

Statement of Qualifications

The SOQ submitted must be typed, single-spaced, a maximum of two (2) pages in length, and 12-point font with one-inch margins. Your SOQ response must include your first and last name and "Statement of Qualifications" on the top left of the page. The questions must be restated and numbered in the same order as listed on the bulletin and include specific examples to thoroughly answer the questions.

1. Describe your experience working within a multi-generational setting. What have been challenges and how have you dealt with those challenges? What have you learned?

2. Describe your experience providing independent therapeutic consultation and coaching services to a group of people. Please provide a specific example.

3. Describe your experience developing, implementing and delivering mental health or wellness trainings and programs. Please provide a specific example.

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.
• Statement of Qualifications -

  A Statement of Qualifications is required and must be submitted with your Examination/

  Employment Application (). Applications received without an appropriate

  Statement of Qualifications based on the instructions below will be rejected for being incomplete and will not be considered. Resumes, cover letters, and other documents will not be considered as a response to the Statement of Qualifications. Please refer to the “Statement of Qualifications” section below for specific requirements.

• Other - Current valid Clinical Social Worker License 
• Supplemental Application - A Supplemental Questionnaire is required and must be submitted with your Examination/Employment Application (STD. 678). Applications received without an appropriate Supplemental Questionnaire based on the instructions below will be rejected for being incomplete and will not be considered. Resumes, cover letters, and other documents will not be considered as a response to the Supplemental Questionnaire. Please refer to the “Supplemental Questionnaire” section below for specific requirements. For helpful guidance on writing an effective SOQ or a Supplemental Questionnaire, please visit Work4CA: How to Write a Statement of Qualifications.