Social Worker II - HHS Community Based Services

Job Title

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 changes in 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.

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, facilitation 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.

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 for individuals and their families and in providing crisis intervention.
• Skill in leading goal-oriented and long term individual, family, and group counseling or therapy sessions.
• Skill in interpreting and applying Federal, State, and local guidelines, regulations, and procedures.
• Skill in preparing accurate and complete, forms,…