Social Worker III - In-Home Supportive Services

OPPORTUNITY

The Social Worker III carries a complex and difficult caseload involving the determination of need for social services for individuals and families, for adults; performs assessments and eligibility determinations involving individualized case plans and application of casework methods; may serve as a lead worker over subordinate professional staff supporting an assigned program or function; provides comprehensive casework services of a tangible nature;

and performs related duties as assigned.

The selected candidate will have the opportunity to:

• Conduct In-Home Supportive Services initial assessments and reassessments according to the regulations, principles and practices of the IHSS Program to assess individual applicants for program eligibility and authorized level of service.
• Develop and carry out case plans for an assigned caseload; ensure all services are delivered in a respectful, culturally sensitive, and appropriate manner and in conformance with agency, state, and federal requirements; assist clients and family members to develop strategies to accomplish case plan goals.
• Prepare and maintain case records and program systems; communicate decisions, timelines, recommendations and service authorizations timely.
• Counsel or support clients with complex or specialized needs; provide crisis intervention.
• Refer clients to other county and community resources for supportive services; advocate on client s behalf for most appropriate services.

For a full description of duties and responsibilities, please review the job description here.

The In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) Program offers domestic and personal care services to Medi-Cal eligible individuals who are 65 and older, blind, or disabled, to help them continue living in their homes and communities. IHSS serves as an alternative to out-of-home care.

The ideal candidate for the Social Worker position will be dedicated to supporting older adults, dependent adults, and disabled children and their families. This role requires strong assessment skills, exceptional customer service, and experience in a community-based case management model where collaboration is key. Candidates should be prepared for home visits and long-term case management, including applying complex regulations accurately while managing a diverse caseload.

The successful candidate will possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong organizational abilities, and meticulous attention to detail. Essential qualities include being a proactive self-starter who can work independently and as part of a team, actively asks questions, makes suggestions, and demonstrates initiative when appropriate.

Education and Experience:

• One (1) year of full-time experience performing journey-level social work case management equivalent to the County s class of Social Worker II; OR
• Two (2) years of full-time journey-level social work case management experience in a public or private agency, and thirty (30) semester units or forty-five (45) quarter units from an accredited college or university, including fifteen (15) semester units or twenty-two and one half (22.5) quarter units in social welfare, social/human services, sociology, or other social or behavioral science.

* Qualifying social work case management includes direct case work management, such as assessment, evaluation; conducting investigations of abuse, neglect, and exploitation; preparing court reports; responsibility for a long term caseload; monitoring compliance through home visits and other personal contact; collaboration with other agencies and linking clients to resources and programs; development of a case plan, modification of case plans as needed/required;

and authority to impose sanctions or implement actions that impact services.

Examples of acceptable social or behavioral science courses include: anthropology, criminal justice, ethnic studies, human development, human services, psychology, social welfare, and sociology.

Licenses and

Certifications:

Possession of, or ability to obtain and maintain, a valid California or Nevada Driver s License and a satisfactory driving record.

Apply online by clicking the Apply link at the top of this announcement. When your online application and responses to the required supplemental questions are complete, click Accept.

If you have any questions regarding this recruitment, contact the Human Resources department for assistance.

The Human Resources Department will screen all applications to identify qualified candidates. Qualified candidates will be referred to the next step and notified of all further procedures applicable to their status in the recruitment process. For more information on the recruitment process, view the information here. The selection procedures may be modified based on department needs and all candidates will be notified of any changes.

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