Social Worker I​/II – Adult Services

Adult Services Division Recruitment

This recruitment is to fill vacancies in the Adult Services Division.

This recruitment is for level I, level II and level III.

The salary range for level I is $1,867.20 - $2,502.40 biweekly ($23.34 - $31.28 per hour).

The salary range for level II is $2,062.40 - $2,764.00 biweekly ($25.78 - $34.55 per hour).

The salary range for level III is $2,168.00 - $2,904.80 biweekly ($27.10 - $36.31 per hour).

New employees generally start at the beginning of the salary range. The salary range has seven steps with employees typically starting at step 1 and moving to step 2 upon the completion of a successful one‑year probationary period. Each year thereafter, upon completion of successful performance, employees move to the subsequent next step. Each step represents a 5% increase.

Note: A training and experience evaluation may be utilized to determine an applicant’s ranking among qualified candidates. Based upon information provided in this application including responses to supplemental questions, an applicant’s education, training and experience (full‑time equivalent) may be evaluated. Applicants should provide thoughtful and thorough responses to supplemental questions as they play an important role in this recruitment process.
All qualifying work experience that is described or included in responses to supplemental questions MUST also be included and detailed in the “Work Experience” section of this application. “See Resume” is not an acceptable response for any supplemental question.

Under direction, performs social services casework involving the professional assessment of adult needs in the In‑Home Support Services Program; performs specialized social services casework involving abused and neglected adults in Adult Services; conducts social studies and develops service plans; provides information about available services and resources and may refer clients to appropriate departmental or community resources; and performs other duties as assigned.

Receives general supervision from assigned supervisory or management personnel. Exercises no direct supervision over staff.

Social Worker I:
This is the entry‑level classification in the Adult Services Social Worker series. Initially under close supervision, incumbents learn and provide basic social services case management. As experience is gained, assignments become more varied and complex; close supervision and frequent review of work lessen as an incumbent demonstrates skill to perform the work independently. Positions at this level perform most of the duties required of the positions as the Social Worker II but are not expected to function at the same skill level and usually exercise less independent discretion and judgment in matters related to work procedures and methods.

Work is usually supervised while in progress and fits an established structure or pattern. Positions in this class are expected to manage caseloads involving physically, sexually, and emotionally abused and/or neglected dependents and/or elder adults.

Social Worker II
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This is the journey‑level classification in the Adult Services Social Worker series. This classification is responsible for independently performing case management duties of moderate complexity. Positions at this level exercise judgment and initiative in their assigned tasks and assess client’s needs for services. Positions in this class are expected to manage caseloads involving physically, sexually, and emotionally abused and/or neglected dependents and/or elder adults.

Social Worker III
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This is the advanced‑level classification in the Adult Services Social Worker series responsible for performing more complex cases assigned to the series. Positions at this level exercise judgment and initiative in their tasks and handle more difficult, sensitive and specialized cases and decisions are made where the consequence of error may be significant. This class requires advanced casework skills, a high degree of program knowledge, judgement, and creativity.

Positions in this class are expected to manage caseloads…