Social Worker I​/II - HHSA Social Services Division

Social Worker Positions

The County of Siskiyou is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome applicants of any race, religion or ancestry.

In-person testing is required for this position.

Social Worker I: $23.46 - $29.95

Social Worker II: $25.66 - $32.76

Effective January 1, 2025, employees will receive Social Services Division (SSD) Retention Pay as follows:

• One and a half percent (1.5%) upon the completion of twelve (12) months of consecutive service in the SSD;
• Three percent (3.0%) upon the completion of thirty-six (36) months of consecutive service in the SSD;
• Four and a half percent (4.5%) upon the completion of sixty (60) months of consecutive service in the SSD.

Under supervision, to learn to determine the need for basic social services required by Department of Human Services applicants or clients; to carry a limited non-complex caseload; and to do related work as required.

This is the entry/trainee class in the Social Worker class series. Incumbents learn and receive training in Department organization, human service programs, basic case study methods, and case work services. As incumbents gain experience, they perform assignments on a more independent basis. After one (1) year of satisfactory performance, an incumbent is expected to promote to the Social Worker II level.

This class is distinguished from Social Worker II in that Social Worker II incumbents generally carry a regular caseload with greater independence of decision making and action. This classification is a for cause, non-exempt position.

Reports to Social Worker Supervisor I

Classifications Supervised None

Under general supervision, to carry a caseload of moderate difficulty determining the services required by Department of Human Services applicants or clients; to perform studies and develop client service plans; and to do related work as required.

This is the journey level in the Social Worker class series. Incumbents perform needs assessments, develop service plans, and carry general services caseloads requiring previous experience in social work, performing basic assignments in areas such as adoptions and adult and child protective services. This class is distinguished from Social Worker I in that Social Worker I works in a learning and training capacity.

It is distinguished from Social Worker III in that a Social Worker III performs more complex social services casework requiring more comprehensive knowledge and utilization of community resources. This classification is a for cause, non-exempt position.

Reports to Social Worker Supervisor

Classifications Supervised None

Social Worker I:

Studies and applies the principles and techniques of social work to a case load which includes basic services problems; works in a trainee capacity, interviewing clients to determine the nature of their problems and develop basic service plans; carries out the less difficult service plans under relatively close supervision; provides employment, referral, and other basic services; makes referrals to other staff members as required by the type of case and services needed;

interprets Human Services Department rules, regulations, and policies for clients and the general public within a defined scope of responsibility; maintains necessary case records; attends in-service and other training courses designed to further an incumbent's understanding of social work processes; receives casework consultation and guidance from professionally trained staff members; performs community outreach efforts.

Knowledge of:

• Socio-economic conditions and trends.
• Basic principles of individual and group behavior.
• Principles of interviewing and problem-solving methodologies.
• Basic public welfare programs at the Federal, State and local levels.
• General principles of public assistance policies and programs and related case administration techniques.
• Basic goals, and purposes of public human services programs.
• Basic principles and methods of individual and group counseling.
• Current issues in the field of social welfare.

Desired skills:

• Learn the laws, rules and regulations governing the programs, operations, and services of the County Human Services Department.
• Learn the principles and techniques of interviewing and documenting social casework.
• Learn the resources available in the community for referral or utilization in employment or social service programs.
• Understand and carry out Department programs, policies, and procedures.
• Obtain facts and analyze information, drawing sound conclusions.
• Gather, organize, analyze, and present a variety of data and information.
• Analyze situations and adopt effective courses of action.
• Maintain the confidentiality of case records.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Develop and prepare clear and concise records and reports.
• Explain complex rules and programs so they can be easily understood by others.

Social Worker II:

Applies the principles and techniques of social work to a case load which…