Social Worker, Community Health
Listed on 2026-01-12
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Social Work
Community Health
Contra Costa County is seeking talented and qualified individuals to fill seventeen (17) Social Worker vacancies in the Employment and Human Services Department.
Contra Costa County’s Employment and Human Services Department works diligently to provide the community with resources that support, protect, and empower individuals and families to achieve self-sufficiency. The department is committed to hiring candidates that share our core values of delivering an exceptional customer service experience, encouraging open communication, embracing change, practicing ethical behavior, and embracing diversity.
We are looking for someone who is:- Compassionate and will treat all clients with dignity and respect
- Able to maintain confidentiality
- Technologically advanced with an ability to thrive in a paperless environment
- Adaptable to change and able to adjust priorities to serve the needs of the community
- Committed to equity and inclusion
- A great communicator
- Able to work effectively with the community, other agencies and departments
- Completing needs assessments within necessary time limits
- Identifying barriers and referring appropriate resources to clients that promote and improve their health, wellness and safety
- Managing a caseload and addressing changes and needs of recipients
- Conducting home visits
- Accurate completion of mandatory forms notices
- Reading, interpreting, and applying rules and regulations appropriately
- Performing liaison work to assist clients with resolutions regarding other agencies and providing necessary supportive services
- You will have the opportunity to create meaningful change
- You will work and network with dedicated professionals who share the same passion for public service
- You will be part of promoting and improving health, wellness and safety
- You will have the opportunity for career growth and upward mobility within the department
- You will be required to keep up with many changing State mandates and policies
- You will need to identify ways to navigate limited resources and services while still meeting clients' identified goals and needs
- Participant engagement and follow through
- Budgetary constraints
- Limitations based on eligibility criteria
To read the complete job description, please visit the website:(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). The eligible list established from this recruitment may remain in effect for six months.
LicenseRequired:
Possession of a valid California Motor Vehicle Operator's License. Out of State valid Motor Vehicle Operator's License will be accepted during the application process.
Education:Successful completion of at least 60 semester units or 90 quarter units from an accredited college or university which must have included 9 semester units or 12 quarter units in psychology, social work, child development, human development, sociology, social welfare, gerontology, behavioral health or a closely related field.
Experience:Two (2) years of full-time (or the equivalent of full-time) social casework or case management experience working in a recognized public or non-profit social services, health, or human services agency.
Assessment, Interpersonal, Interpreting Policies and Procedure, Investigative, Psycho-Social, and Written Communication. (Weighted 100%). The assessment will be administered remotely using a computer or mobile device such as a tablet or smartphone. You will need access to a reliable internet connection to take part in the assessment.
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