Social Worker Ii First Family Assistance Dss

To perform intermediate level social work in providing services to clients in the County’s Work First Family Assistance Program.

• Provides counseling and case management services to clients who are unemployed and receiving Work First benefits.
• Assists clients in seeking and securing employment and/or education that will lead to employment.
• Screens clients for substance abuse, emotional health issues, family / domestic violence.
• Provides referrals for services, including day care, mental health, vocational rehabilitation, food stamps, domestic violence counseling, transportation, educational resources, unemployment benefits, housing, social security benefits, etc.
• Monitors clients at work / school to ensure compliance with program requirements, authorizes sanctions for failure to cooperate with child support, mutual responsibility agreements, plans of action and other case requirements.
• Evaluates and processes clients’ requests for hardship exemptions and extensions.
• Completes hearing requests and documentation.
• Manages assigned caseload; maintains accurate and complete case records; accurately records services provided.
• Assess client needs; prepares, implements and monitors care plans, making changes when necessary.
• Refers clients to other department divisions and outside agencies for services as appropriate; assists clients in accessing needed services.
• Conducts home visits to perform initial assessment, monitor progress and ensure clients are receiving necessary care and/or assistance.
• Provides client transportation as needed.
• Attends staff meetings to discuss and coordinate cases; communicates with other professionals to coordinate client care.
• Conducts case audits.
• Processes federal energy program / emergency assistance applications; determines client eligibility.
• Receives and responds to inquiries, concerns and complaints regarding assigned programs and projects.
• Works on call 24 hours per day, seven days per week, on a rotating basis.
• Gathers information for and prepares various reports as required by the County and/or other agencies.
• Operates a vehicle and a variety of office equipment, including a computer, printer, typewriter, copier, telephone, calculator, etc.; uses clerical and computer supplies.
• Interacts and communicates with the immediate supervisor, other County department heads and employees, clients and family members, other social service and health professionals, various outside social service / health agencies, attorneys, court personnel, law enforcement personnel, school personnel, and the general public.
• Attends meetings, training, workshops, conferences, etc., as required to enhance job knowledge and skills.
• Performs intake procedures.
• Processes applications for crisis intervention funding.
• Staffs emergency shelters as necessary.
• Performs general administrative/office work as required, including attending meetings, preparing reports and correspondence, entering and retrieving computer data, sending and receiving faxes, copying and filing documents, reviewing correspondence, answering the telephone, etc.
• Performs related duties as required.

• Thorough knowledge of the methods, procedures and policies of the Department of Social Services as they pertain to the performance of duties of the Social Worker II WFFA.
• Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of social work, especially in the areas of adult and child protective services, adult home care, foster / adoptive services; is able to identify client needs and to develop and implement effective plans to help meet those needs.
• Thorough knowledge of proper English usage, vocabulary, spelling and basic mathematics.
• Thorough knowledge of modern office practices and technology.
• Thorough knowledge of terminology used in the profession; has considerable knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions; has considerable knowledge of the methods of case recording and report preparation.
• Knowledge of recent developments, current literature and sources of information regarding social services.
• Knowledge of the laws, ordinances, standards and regulations pertaining to the specific duties and responsibilities of the position.
• Knowledge…