Social Worker II - HHS Community Based Services

Pay Schedule I, Grade 32. Regular

Schedule:

35 hours per week.

A vacancy exists in the Department of Community Based Services / Responsible Fathers.

A list of eligible applicants will be established based on the examination as outlined below.

Current and future vacancies occurring in this class may be filled from the list of eligible applicants.

All interested candidates must apply at this time.

List all promotions and changesin job duties due to reclassification as separate work experience on your application. Applicants must include the dates of the promotions and reclassifications.

Note:

Failure to complete all fields of the "Work Experience" section of the application will result in your application not being considered. A resume will not be considered in determining your qualifications for a position. Applicants selected for an interview may provide a resume at that time.

You must attach your transcript(s)/degree(s) and license(s)/certification(s) to your application. Unofficial copies are acceptable.

Failure to submit proof of Licenses, Certifications and/or Education will result in your application not being considered. Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with each application.

Examples of Duties

Job Purpose

Under the supervision of the Assistant Director, provides a full range of direct professional social work services to participants of the Fatherhood Program within the Community Based Services Division.

Essential

Job Duties

Develops and implements curricula for programs and provides continual CQI assessment of the program. Consults and coordinates program partners and service providers; participates in meetings; coordinates scheduling services and acts as a liaison with service providers.

Interviews clients: identifies, assesses, and evaluates strengths and needs, if families are functioning, and if they are receptive to services. Compiles and composes treatment plans and evaluative reports; makes referrals and linkages as appropriate.

Provides group services, faciliation psycho-educational, therapeutic and informational crisis intervention and short-term counseling as appropriate.

Provides data entry and data management functions which include completing monthly reports and maintaining case records while meeting COA and Agency standards and requirements.

Assists with Agency Emergency mass care and shelter as needed.

Examples of Other Duties

Represents the County, Department of Social Services, and its programs in meetings and conferences. Provides information, education and assistance to community groups and organizations.

Recruits participants for the programs and monitors attendance and outcomes of the programming.

Performs other related duties as required.

NOTE:

The duties and responsibilities listed above are for the purpose of determining a common set of minimum qualifications for all positions in this class. They may not include all of the essential job functions of each position in the class. Each position may not be required to perform all of the essential job functions listed.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

Possession of a master's degree in social work from a college or university approved by the Council of Social Work Education;

Plus

Two years' experience rendering professional social work services.

Education beyond a master's degree from an accredited college or university in the field of social work may be substituted on a year-for-year basis, up to a maximum of one year for the required experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

* Knowledge of the principles, practices, and theories of social work and human behavior.

* Knowledge of the diagnosis, treatment, and management of social, emotional, and mental dysfunctions.

* Knowledge of current social, economic, and health problems.

* Knowledge of individual, family, and group therapy dynamics and techniques. Knowledge of social work programs, and program evaluation methods.

* Knowledge of alternate and additional resources for clients/patients.

* Skill in applying social work theories and principles to individuals in a social work program.

* Skill in the development of effective treatment or service programs…