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County of El Dorado Social Worker I/II - Child Welfare Services in Placerville, California
Social Worker I/II - Child Welfare Services
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Social Worker I/II - Child Welfare Services
Salary
$54,704.00 - $72,904.00 Annually
Location
Placerville & South Lake Tahoe, CA
Job Type
Full Time, Part Time, Limited Term & Extra Help
Job Number
2412-7201/7202CPS
Department
Health and Human Services Agency
Division
Social Services
Opening Date
12/17/2024
Closing Date
1/1/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
Description
Benefits
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Description
THE COUNTY OF EL DORADO
The County of El Dorado is committed to promoting the power of public service by fostering a diverse and collaborative workplace where employees are empowered, respected and valued. The dedicated efforts taken by the Board of Supervisors continues to promote El Dorado County as a competitive employer that is committed to recruiting and retaining qualified employees by advocating for competitive salaries and excellent benefits. The County of El Dorado is also supportive of providing telework opportunities for employees consistent with business needs and in accordance with Board of Supervisors Policy E-12 - Telecommuting.
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY
The El Dorado County Health And Human Services Agency (https://www.edcgov.us/Government/HHSA) is committed to transforming lives and improving futures for the citizens of El Dorado County. Their programs and services include: Behavioral Health, Public Health, Community and Social Services. Their over 600 employees are dedicated to enhancing and enriching the lives of those in their communities.
SOCIAL SERVICES DIVISION
The Health and Human Services Agency’s Social Services Division (https://www.edcgov.us/Government/HumanServices/Pages/human_services_main_info.aspx) strives to improve the quality of life for the residents of El Dorado County. They help residents meet basic needs and ultimately become self-sufficient by offering the following services: CalFresh, CalWORKs, Medi-Cal, General Assistance, and employment services.
THE OPPORTUNITY
Use your skills and knowledge to assist the children in your community. As a Social Worker I/II, you will have the opportunity to perform basic social services casework and identify client needs for services and provides referrals; the fully qualified journey-level is expected to carry a caseload that can range from moderate to difficult cases.
The selected candidate will have the opportunity to:
Conduct interviews with clients, family members, and others in their home, in the office, or via telephone to assess the basic social, physical, and mental needs of clients and obtain health information in order to identify and provide social services.
Perform case management of moderate difficulty and evaluates individual and family case information to assess the safety of children and adults; determine appropriate types and methods of treatment.
Assess reports of suspected abuse; may be required to work on-call; may provide information to law enforcement or district attorneys.
Make home visits in connection with casework assignments.
Counsel or support clients with complex or specialized needs; provides crisis intervention.
Develop and carry out culturally sensitive non-complex to moderate treatment plans for an assigned caseload in conformance with Agency, state, and federal requirements; assist clients and family members to develop strategies to accomplish case plan goals.
Refer clients to other staff members or to community resources for direct and intensive services and specialized counseling as necessary; advocate on the clients' behalf for most appropriate services including enabling services.
For a full description of duties and responsibilities, please review the job description here (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/edcgov/classspecs/854174?keywords=social%20worker%20I%2FII&pagetype=classSpecifications) .
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE
The ideal candidate will be passionate about protecting children from abuse and neglect and be able and willing to work with children and families who have experienced significant trauma or behavioral health challenges. A Social Worker I/II in Child Protective Services is efficient, empathetic, and able to think on their feet and act fast in situations that may be volatile and dangerous. He/she will have prior experience working with children, be knowledgeable in child development and the effects that trauma has on both children and adults, and have a desire to grow within the Agency. The ideal candidate will have strong written and verbal communication skills, is organized and able to work independently as well as on a team. Prior work experience and/or understanding of child welfare protective services is preferred but, not required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Human Resources will assess your application to determine if you are minimally qualified using the following recommendations.
Where college degrees and/or college course credits are required, degrees and college units must be obtained from an accredited college or university. Courses from non-accredited institutions will not be evaluated for this requirement.
Education & Experience Requirements:
Social Worker I:
Equivalent to a bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university in social or behavioral science, human services, psychology, anthropology, sociology, counseling education, gerontology, or a closely related field;
OR
Successful completion of thirty (30) college 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
and
One (1) year of full-time experience performing duties equivalent to the County's classes of Social Service Aide, Eligibility Specialist II, or Employment and Training Worker II;
OR
Three (3) years of full-time experience providing direct client services, such as independent living services or counseling in a group home setting to disadvantaged adults or children in a private or public agency.
*Examples of acceptable social or behavioral science courses include: anthropology, criminal justice, ethnic studies, human development, human services, psychology, social welfare, and sociology.
Social Worker II:
One (1) year of full-time experience performing duties equivalent to the County's class of Social Worker I;
OR
Two (2) years of full-time social work case management experience**; and
Thirty (30) college 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*.
*Examples of acceptable social or behavioral science courses include: anthropology, criminal justice, ethnic studies, human development, human services, psychology, social welfare, and sociology.
**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.
Licenses and Certifications:
Possession of, or ability to obtain and maintain, a valid California or Nevada Driver's License and a satisfactory driving record.
Click here (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/edcgov/classspecs/854174?keywords=social%20worker%20I%2FII&pagetype=classSpecifications) to view the minimum qualifications for Social Worker I/II, as well as the physical, environmental, and working conditions.
SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION
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 Nicholas Jetton in Human Resources at nicholas.jetton@edcgov.us.
RECRUITMENT PROCESS
A written exam will be utilized to determine an applicant's ranking and placement on the eligibility list. The online examination has been tentatively scheduled for January 7, 2025. If it is determined that you meet the minimum qualifications and are therefore eligible to participate, you will be notified by email at least one week prior to the examination.
If you have taken this examination within six (6) months prior to the scheduled date of the examination, your score will automatically be transferred to this exam and you are not permitted sit for this examination. If you have taken this examination from greater than six (6) months but within twelve (12) months prior to the scheduled date of the examination, you may elect to transfer that examination score or sit for the examination again; you must contact Human Resources prior to the scheduled exam date to request that your previous score be transferred.
A transferred examination score does not guarantee passing the current examination administration. Examination pass points are set in accordance with the EEOC Uniform Employee Selection Guidelines.
For more information on the recruitment process, click here. (https://www.eldoradocounty.ca.gov/County-Government/Human-Resources/Recruitment)
Based on the department's needs, the selection procedures listed above may be modified. All candidates will be notified of any changes in the selection procedures.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The County of El Dorado is recruiting applicants for Social Worker I/II. This recruitment will establish a list for the purpose of filling current and future full time, part time, limited term and extra help vacancies for at least three (3) months. If you are interested in the position of Social Worker I/II within any County department, please submit your application.
We currently have the following vacancies:
Three (3) full time vacancies in the Health and Human Services Agency, Social Services located in either Placerville or South Lake Tahoe, CA.
Click Here (https://www.eldoradocounty.ca.gov/County-Government/Human-Resources/FAQs) for Frequently Asked Questions .
The County of El Dorado is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.
As required by Internal Revenue Service Publication 1075, individuals in positions that have access to Federal Tax Information (FTI), will be subject to a background investigation and a criminal history check. In addition, individuals hired into positions that have access to FTI will be re-investigated at least once every ten (10) years.
Many job classifications require pre-employment medical screening. Depending on the job classification, medical screening may include drug testing. A positive test may result in the revocation of an employment offer.
Not just rustic mining towns and historic sites - Today El Dorado County is a year-round vacation destination overflowing with outdoor adventure, inviting agritourism locations, enriching family activities, and a proud Gold Rush history.
Escape the traffic and smog because El Dorado County is just:
40 miles to Downtown Sacramento
50 miles to Sacramento International Airport
129 miles to San Francisco
Here area few of the many activities and events available throughout El Dorado County:
Hiking, Camping, Fishing, Boating, and Watersports
Skiing and Snowboarding
Live Music and Music Festivals
Local Craft Breweries and Wineries
El Dorado County Fair
Placerville Speedway Races
Farm to Fork Restaurants
Small Business Shops
Employees that are buying a home in El Dorado County may qualify for down payment assistance. Click here (https://www.eldoradocounty.ca.gov/files/assets/county/v/1/documents/government/human-resources/gsfa-brochure-for-job-postings.pdf) for more information.
CHECK OUT OUR VIDEO TO LEARN MORE!
The County of El Dorado is committed to providing a comprehensive, flexible benefits program to meet your needs!
For your Health and Well-Being:
Medical
Dental
Vision
Flexible Spending Accounts - FSA & HSA
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Basic Life Insurance
Long Term Disability (LTD)
Discounts on gym memberships
For your Financial Future:
CalPERS Retirement
Deferred Compensation (457) Plans
Optional Life Insurance
For your Work/Life Balance:
Paid Holidays
Floating Holidays
Vacation and sick leave accruals
To learn more about the benefits offered by the County of El Dorado please visit our website located here (https://www.edcgov.us/Government/Risk/Documents/2023/PL%20Benefit%20Summary%2012-7-2022.pdf) .
Extra help employees are not considered regular employees, therefore do not attain civil service status, and do not receive benefits or paid leaves; however, they do accrue sick leave consistent with the law.
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Supplemental questions play an important role in this recruitment process. Please take the time to provide thoughtful and thorough responses. The information you provide may be used to determine your ranking for referral to specific vacancies. All work experience that is described or included in your response(s) MUST be included in the "Work Experience" section of your application. Do not refer to a resume or other documentation.
I acknowledge receipt of this information
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Do you possess the equivalent to a bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university in social or behavioral science, human services, psychology, anthropology, sociology, counseling education, gerontology, or a closely related field? Unofficial transcripts MUST be attached to your application.
Yes
No
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We have vacancies in both Placerville and South Lake Tahoe, CA. Please select where you prefer to work.
Placerville
South Lake Tahoe
Both
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