Caseworker- full- or part-time

Full-time Permanent
Social Services
The list developed from this recruitment will be used for a limited period to fill open and promotional, regular full-time, and part-time positions in a variety of locations throughout the County, should they occur. Pursuant to current bargaining unit agreements, e mployees regularly assigned to the coastal region or in Covelo are eligible to receive a 5% assignment premium . The current vacancy is within Adult & Aging Services - IHSS in Ukiah.
Under close supervision in a learning capacity, performs basic social services casework; Typical assignments are within child welfare and adult services programs.
Bilingual English/Spanish encouraged to apply. Se buscan personas bilingües en inglés y español. Para recibir una solicitud en español, llame a Recursos Humanos al 234-6600.
Earn your AA, BSW, or MSW with Title IV-E funding—MCDSS employees may qualify for educational assistance. Conducts interviews with clients, family members, and others in their home/field, in the office, or via telephone to assess the basic social, physical and mental needs of clients and obtain health information in order to identify and provide social services. Performs case studies and evaluates individual and family case information to assess the safety of children and adults; Maintains confidential information and client confidentiality in accordance with legal standards and/or County regulations; Refers clients to other staff members or to community resources for direct and intensive services and specialized counseling as necessary.
Interprets policies, rules, and regulations of the agency to clients, applicants and others within the scope of responsibility.
Prepares and maintains case records and databases; communicates decisions, timelines, recommendations and service plans to clients, families and service providers.
Develops and prepares court reports, service plans, case narratives and safety plans in computer systems.
Participates in in-service training and other staff development activities to increase knowledge of the social work practices and achieve technical proficiency.
Provides community outreach for various agency programs.
Provides self-help information, education, and services; Obtains and evaluates law enforcement, medical, and psychological reports.
Enters and retrieves data and narratives from computer systems.
Pattern 1: Bachelor's degree from an accredited four year college or university with a major in social welfare/social work, social/human services, sociology, or other social or behavioral science.
Pattern 2: Bachelor's degree from an accredited four year college or university with a major in a field other than listed in the above; AND one (1) year of full-time experience in the Social Worker Assistant II, Employment and Training Worker II, or comparable classification, or two (2) years of full-time experience providing direct services to children or adults in a private or public agency setting, as defined below.
Pattern 3: Successful completion of 30 college semester units (45 quarter) from an accredited college or university, including 15 semester units (22 quarter) in social welfare/social work, social/human services, sociology, or other social or behavioral science; AND three (3) years of full-time experience in the Social Worker Assistant II, Employment and Training Worker II, or comparable classification, or three (3) years of full-time experience providing direct services to children or adults in a private or public agency setting, as defined below.
Direct services is defined as: providing professional services in a private or public agency setting to help clients work through life difficulties and overcome challenges. This may include assisting clients who are dealing with a wide range of issues from unemployment, homelessness, and poverty, to terminal illness, domestic violence, and substance abuse.
Principles and practices of note taking, report writing, and English composition, grammar, punctuation, and spelling.
Phone etiquette and interview techniques.
Local socio-economic conditions and trends.
Current issues in the field of social welfare.
Basic public welfare programs on the Federal, State, and local level.
General principles of public assistance policies and programs.
Laws, rules, and regulations governing the operation of the public welfare agency and the role and responsibilities of a social worker.
Community organization and the social problems calling for the use of public and private community resources.
Basic signs of abuse/neglect of children, the elderly and dependent adults.
Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Maintain confidentiality in accordance with legal standards and/or county regulations.
Apply existing laws, rules, and regulations to welfare department operations.
Interpret and explain to the clients, recipient, or other public social service programs, policies, rules, and regulations.
Write clear and concise narrative reports, correspondence and other materials.
Work constructively within a community setting and effectively use appropriate resources and services.
Analyze data, interpret and apply directions, rules, policies, procedures and regulations, and develop appropriate responses.
Learn, understand and apply the agency programs, policies, and procedures.
Use a computer to accurately and rapidly enter and retrieve data and information.
Incumbents may, during the course of their work, occasionally be required to lift and/or carry children weighing up to 40 pounds, including children in car seats, infant carriers, or strollers.
Important Application Information:
It is your responsibility to demonstrate through your application materials how you meet the minimum qualifications of the position/s for which you apply.
You must complete all sections of the application. A résumé or other information you feel will help us evaluate your qualifications may be attached to your completed application, but will not be accepted in lieu of completing any part of the application. Blank applications that contain only a résumé or those that reference “see résumé” will be rejected as incomplete.
Check your application before submitting to ensure it is complete and correct; please provide the names and telephone numbers of supervisors on your application.
Application materials are the property of Mendocino County and will not be returned.
It is your responsibility to keep your NEOGOV profile updated, including any changes to your telephone number or address. The provisions of this job bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract.
Examination Process: All complete applications will be reviewed; incomplete applications will not be considered. Based on the number of qualified candidates, applicants meeting the job requirements and qualifications will be invited to participate in an oral examination (weight 100) or an application appraisal exam, consisting of an evaluation of education and experience as stated on the application form. Special Testing: The County of Mendocino is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and California’s Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), if special accommodations for a disability or religious conviction are necessary at any stage of the application and/or testing process, please notify the Human Resources Department in advance at View phone number on click.appcast.io. Employment in some County departments or positions may require the successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background, which may include fingerprinting, and/or a medical examination, which may include drug screening.
To review the complete classification specification and benefits, please see the HR website. Applications must be submitted to the Human Resources Department by the final filing date.
This information is not legally binding, nor does it constitute a Contract.

RETIREMENT

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HOLIDAYS AND PERSONAL LEAVE

Mendocino County observes 11 paid holidays per year. Employees are granted 24 – 48 hours of personal leave annually, depending upon Bargaining Unit. Accruals are pro-rated for part-time employees working at least 20 hours per week. Part-time employees working less than 20 hours per week, and extra-help employees receive up to 24 hours (or 3 days) of paid sick leave annually.

MEDICAL, DENTAL, VISION, AND LIFE INSURANCE

The County and the employee share the cost of an employee selected health care plan; enrollment in the plan includes $20,000 Life Insurance.

HEALTH INSURANCE

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EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

Please note that a high school diploma, GED, or driver’s license does not satisfy this requirement. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable and must be submitted with your application. Applications submitted without the required proof of education, licensure, or certification will be considered incomplete and will not move forward in the recruitment process. I have not attached the required proof of education, licensure and/or certification and understand my application will not move forward in the recruitment process. Phone Website