- CPS with Lake County Department of Social Services.
- CPS $31.
- CPS $34.
- CPS
- Annual salary is $65,457.
- CPS
- Annual salary is $72,259.
- Friday with a variety of schedules between 6:30am 7:00pm.
- WEIGHTED 100% The Training & Experience Examination is designed to elicit a range of specific information regarding each candidate's knowledge, skill, abilities, and potential to effectively perform the duties relative to the classification.
Social Worker III/IV - Sacramento, United States - Merit System Services
Description
Salary:
See Position DescriptionLocation : Lakeport
Job Type:
Full-Time
Job Number:
MSS04403Department: Lake County Department of Social Services
Opening Date: 05/08/2024
Closing Date: 5/22/2024 11:59 PM PacificPosition InformationThis is a readvertisement of the job announcement for Social Worker III/IV
Salary Information:
Social Worker III
The first payment will be made in the next pay period following the initial, first time hire of the employee.
The second payment will be made upon successful completion of employee's probationary period.Social Worker III
SOCIAL WORKER IIIUnder general direction, the Social Worker III carries a difficult caseload involving the determination of need for basic social services functions for applicants or clients; performs social studies and assignments involving individualized treatment and specialized application of casework methods and skills; provides comprehensive casework services of a tangible nature; and performs other related work as assigned.
Social Worker III is the advanced journey level in the Social Worker series.Incumbents are normally assigned a selected caseload of the more difficult cases and when needed are given supervisory consultation in development of treatment plans.
They may also be assigned to a specialized function requiring a high degree of perception such as a special problem caseload or they are assigned to a specific geographic or functional area such as Court Investigations, Family Maintenance/Reunification, Emergency Response, Child/Adult Protection, or Foster Care.
A Social Worker III may act as a lead worker to other social service workers. Incumbents are expected to work independently.Social Worker III differs from Social Worker II in that the former receives the more difficult assignments requiring greater skill and depth of job knowledge in assessing problem situations and formulating plans for services.
Incumbents normally work with a high degree of independence of action in administering services and in making use of agency or community resources.
Social Worker III differs from Social Worker IV-A/B in that the latter is the most experienced worker and requires both advanced education and social work experience.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED AND RECEIVEDIncumbents in the Social Worker III classification receive general direction from a Social Worker Supervisor or other higher-level manager or deputy director and may act as lead worker to lower classification working in the same program area.
SOCIAL WORKER IVUnder general direction, the Social Worker IV performs casework of an advanced nature dealing with complex individual and family problems; undertakes intensive treatment plans and counseling requiring professional knowledge and training; performs other related work as assigned.
Social Worker IV requires a master's degree and social work case management experience in a public or private social services agency.
This is the highest non-supervisory level in the series.Incumbents perform casework requiring the application of high level and sophisticated social services expertise and techniques, generally in areas such as adult and child protective services.
Social Worker IV differs from the next higher class of Social Worker Supervisor I in that the latter is the first supervisory level.
Social Worker IV differs from Social Worker III in that the latter does not require both a master's degree and qualifying experience.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED AND RECEIVEDSocial Worker IV receives supervision from a Social Worker Supervisor or other higher-level supervisor or manager pursuant to California Department of Social Services (CDSS) Manual of Policy and Procedures (MPP) Division 31 regulations A Social Worker IV may provide lead direction to lower level Social Workers or service employees.
Examples of DutiesSOCIAL WORKERIII:
Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:Carries a caseload of more difficult types of social services cases requiring a high degree of technical competence, such as situations where environmental forces affect family lifeReceives and responds to reports of suspected abuse; obtains information from reporters; personally, investigates and assesses situations to protect vulnerable adults and children and recommends alternate placement; may provide information to law enforcement or district attorneys; may be required to work on-call; may testify in courtPerforms case studies evaluates individual and family case information to assess the safety of children and adults; determines appropriate types and methods of treatmentDevelops and carries out social treatment plans for an assigned caseload; ensures all services are delivered in a respectful, culturally sensitive and appropriate manner andCounsels or provides guidance and support to individuals and/or families with more complex or specialized needs including Adult Protective Services, crisis intervention, special medical or legal needs, and other social servicesRefers clients to other staff membersMakes a diagnosis of client problems and follows through with the social treatment plans with a high degree of independenceInterprets policies, rules, and regulations to client, applicants, and othersMay act as a lead worker to a small group of social service workers or service employeesAssists applicants and recipients in utilizing available resources for individual needsMakes home visits in connection with casework assignmentsDevelops and prepares court report, case plans, case narratives and safety plans in automated computer systemsEnters and retrieves data and narratives from automated computer systemsPrepares and maintains caseParticipates in in-service training and other staff development activities to increase knowledge of the social work processes and achieve technical competenceReceives casework consultation from professionally trained staff membersMay be required to testify in courtWorks with community organizations and makes referrals to outside resourcesProvides self-help information, education, and services; works with clients and caregivers to develop and improve caregiving and independent living skillsObtains and evaluates police, medical, and psychological reportsMaintains client confidentiality; performs all duties in conformance with the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) Code of EthicsPerforms related duties as assigned
SOCIAL WORKER IV:
Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:Performs case studies for the purpose of assessing problems and determining appropriate types and methods of treatment.
Develops intensive long or short-term treatment plans, which require a comprehensive fund of professional knowledge with the aim of improving or restoring individual or family functioning.
Ensures all services are delivered in a respectful, culturally sensitive and appropriate manner andActs as a casework consultant to staff members without professional training.
Functions at a highly skilled level in such areas as counseling, protective services, medical social work, family services, community organization and research.
May perform the following specific types of counseling:
marital, family inter-relationship, protective services for children or adults incapable of self-care.
Investigates and provides services to children where their physical or emotional welfare is involved such as cases of neglect, abuse, emotional or behavioral problems, physical or mental disabilities, or other health conditions involving a child's personality; unmarried parenthood; conflict in parent-child relationships; lack of proper guardianship of a child; problems in school or community relationships; inadequate child care arrangements by working parents or the absence of one parent from the home and its effects on the stability of the child's home.
Receives reports of children, dependent adults and elderly abuse; investigates allegations by conducting interviews with victims and others; assesses situations to protect vulnerable adults and children and recommends, implements and monitors alternate placement, may remove children from unsafe situations; may provide information to law enforcement or district attorneys; may be required to work on-call; may testify in court; supports witnesses and victims who must testify in court.
Assesses prospective foster and adoptive parents; matches children with adoptive/foster parents, and counsels foster and adoptive families.Refers clients to other staff membersCoordinates and directly monitors family visitations to assess progress toward the case plan goals.
Interprets and explains rules, regulations and policies to clients and applicants.
Maintains casework records and handles relevant correspondence.
Develops and prepares court report, case plans, case narratives and safety plans in automated computer systems.
Operates a personal computer and other office equipment; enters and retrieves data and narratives from automated computer systems.
Prepares and maintains case records and databases; communicates decisions, timelines, recommendations, and case plans to clients, families, and service providers.
Communicates effectively with clients and others in writing, in person, and over the telephone.Analyzes data, interprets directions, procedures and regulations, and develops appropriate responses.
Performs job duties under stressful conditions and emergency situations.
Responds appropriately to situations.
Maintains confidential information in accordance with legal standards and/or County regulations; performs all duties in conformance with the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) Code of Ethics.
Performs related duties as assigned.EMPLOYMENT STANDARDSKnowledge of:
Principles and practices of organization, workload management and time managementPrinciples and practices of note taking, report writing, and English composition, grammar, punctuation, and spellingPhone etiquette and interview techniquesSocio-economic conditions and trendsBasic principles of individual and group behaviorCurrent issues in the field of social welfarePrinciples of analysis and problem-solving methodologyBasic public welfare programs on the Federal, State, and local levelGeneral principles of public assistance policies and programsPrinciples and techniques of interviewing and recording of social caseworkLaws, rules, and regulations governing the operation of the public welfare agency and the role and responsibilities of a social workerCommunity organization and the social problems calling for the use of public and private community resourcesCurrent problems and methodology in the field of public social servicesMedical, legal, economic, and social management needs of individuals and families with special medical needs such as HIV disease, drug dependency, the medically fragile child, Alzheimer's, and the terminally illStrategies and protocols surrounding crisis intervention techniques such as voice modulation and assessing the potential for suicidePsychopathology, the different types of mental illness diagnoses, how mental illness affects human behavior and mental health services and treatments utilized by clientsSigns, stages and dynamics of abuse, and the effects of abuse on child/adult development and behaviorSigns and symptoms of alcohol and drug use/abuse in adults and children and the effects on familiesStandards for maintaining clients safely in home; options for placement; effects of removing clients from unsafe situationsSocial Worker
III:
Ability to:
Communicate effectively with others in writing, in person and over the telephoneAnalyze data, interpret directions, procedures and regulations, and develop appropriate responsesPerform job duties under stressful conditionsRespond appropriately to situationsMaintain confidential information in accordance with legal standards and/or county regulationsUnderstand and apply the agency program, policy and proceduresObtain facts and recognize the relevance and significanceOrganize and maintain work detailEstablish and maintain effective working relationship with agency staff, clients, and outside organizationsAnalyze situation and adopt effective courses of actionApply the principles of psychology and family relationships to engage individuals and families in social servicesRecognize signs of abuse for children, elderly and dependent adults; assess risk factors and potential dangers to clientsApply existing laws, rules, and regulations to welfare department operationsInterpret and explain to applicants, recipients, or others public social service programs, policies, rules and regulationsDevelop skill in interviewing case, recording, and interpretationWork within a community setting and effectively use appropriate resources and servicesMaintain confidentiality in accordance with legal standards and/or county regulationsCommunicate effectively both orally and in writingOperate a personal computer and other office equipment and related softwareAct appropriately in emergency and stressful situationsInteract professionally and respectfully with clients including difficult, hostile, or distressed clientsRespect cultural differencesWork with difficult or complex cases/clients including clients with dual diagnoses, potentially dangerous clients or legally complex casesAnalyze data from multiple sources, interpret and apply complex directions, rules, policies, procedures and regulations, and develop appropriate responsesSocial Worker IV:Ability to:
Apply the principles of child psychology and family relationships.
Evaluate personal psychological factors in the child and/or family's situation.
Recognize signs of abuse for children, the elderly and dependent adults; assess risk factors and potential dangers to clients.
Act effectively in stressful situations.
Demonstrate skill in the more difficult casework areas.
Accept and use consultative supervision.
Analyze situations and adopt effective courses of action.
Apply existing laws, rules and regulations to welfare department operations and interpret and explain to the applicant, recipient, or others public social services programs, policies, rules and regulations.
Develop skill in interviewing, case recording and interpretation.Interact professionally and respectfully with clients including difficult, hostile, or distressed clients.
Respect cultural differences.
Work constructively within a community setting and effectively use appropriate resources and services.
Understand and learn the agency programs, policy and procedures.
Obtain and recognize relevant and significant facts.
Organize and maintain work detail.
Relate and work well with agency staff, clients, and others.
Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Establish and maintain client rapport on an individual basis.
Maintain confidentiality in accordance with legal standards and/or county regulations.
Use computers and related software.
Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with agency staff, clients, and outside organizations.
Minimum QualificationsSOCIAL WORKER IIIPattern 1:
One (1) year of full-time experience performing journey-level social work case management in the Social Worker II classification in an Interagency Merit System (IMS) county.
ORPattern 2:
Two (2) years of full-time 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 a half quarter units in social welfare, social/human services, sociology, or other social or behavioral science;
ORPattern 3:
Bachelor's degree AND successful completion of twenty-four (24) semester or thirty-six (36) quarter units of a master's degree program in Social Work, or a Counseling program from an accredited college or university, emphasizing Marriage, Family and Child Counseling or Marriage and Family therapy, Gerontology or Clinical Psychology; AND Twelve (12) months of social work case management experience.
Qualifying social work case management includes direct case work management, such as:assessment, evaluation; conducting investigations of abuse and neglect; preparing court reports; responsibility for a long term caseload, monitoring compliance through home calls 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, education, ethnic studies, history, human development, law, human services, nursing, nutrition, psychology, public health, social welfare, sociology, welfare, women's studies.
SOCIAL WORKER IVPattern 1:
A master's degree in Social Work from an accredited college or university;
ORPattern 2:
A master's degree from an accredited two (2) year counseling program;Qualifying counseling degrees from a two (2) year counseling program includes: Marriage and Family Therapy, Clinical Counseling, Mental Health Counseling, Addiction Counseling, Gerontology, Counseling Psychology.
ORPattern 3:
One (1) year of full-time experience performing advanced journey-level (equivalent to a MSS SW III) social work case management as a Social Worker in a public or private agency AND a master's degree in social or behavioral science, psychology, anthropology, sociology and counseling education.
Supplemental Information A valid driver's license will be required at the time of interview. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to a disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.Positions require pre-employment screening, including background checks, and fingerprinting.
Government agencies accessing US government information, which includes federal tax information, must ensure that background investigation requirements for all agency employees and contractors that have access to federal tax information are consistent to the IRS background investigation requirements for access to federal tax information.
A background check is required for all Social Services positions. Background requirements consist of three components which include fingerprinting, citizenship verification, and local law enforcement checks.Applicable agencies must conduct investigations during time of hire and ensure a reinvestigation is conducted 5 years from the date of the previous background investigation for each employee that has access to federal tax information.
Lake County is required to verify Employment and Education if a conditional offer of employment is made to an applicant.
Lake County offers:
Flexible Office hours available for most positions; Monday
EXAMINATION INFORMATIONTRAINING & EXPERIENCE EXAMINATION
In order to obtain a position on the eligible list, candidates must receive a minimum rating of 70% on the examination.
Examination administration and processing time is approximately two weeks after the closing date of the job bulletin. ELIGIBLE LIST INFORMATION A departmental open eligible list will be established for the county of Lake.The list will be utilized for 12 months after it is established unless the needs of the service and conditions of the list warrant a change in this period.
RETEST PERIOD Once you have taken the examination, you may not retest for SIX (6) MONTHS from the established eligibility date.
SPECIAL TESTING ARRANGEMENTS Special testing arrangements may be made to accommodate applicants for disability, military, or religious reasons. If you require such arrangements, please contact CalHR at or upon notification that your application has been approved.Documentation from medical, military, school or church officials outlining the accommodation request must be received by our office a minimum of five business days prior to a scheduled examination.
APPLICATION DOCUMENTS If you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications, you must attach your transcripts to your application.
Applicants with foreign transcripts must provide a transcript evaluation that indicates the number of units to which the foreign course work is equivalent.
Transcripts and evaluations may be unofficial; official transcripts may be required upon appointment. Please redact birthdates and social security numbers.GENERAL INFORMATION MSS reserves the right to revise the examination plan to better meet the needs of the recruitment if the circumstances under which this examination was planned change.
Such revision will be in accordance with civil service laws and rules and all competitors will be notified. If you meet the requirements stated on this bulletin, you may take this examination. Your performance in this examination will be rated against predetermined rating criteria. All competitors who pass will be added to the eligible list. Meeting the entry requirements does not assure success in the examination or placement on the eligible list.General Qualifications:
Applicants must possess essential personal qualifications including integrity, initiative, dependability, good judgement, the ability to work cooperatively with others, and a state of health consistent with the ability to perform the assigned duties of the class.
A medical examination may be required. As part of the hiring process, a background investigation may be required.EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY The Merit System Services program is committed to equal employment opportunity for all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.
ABOUT LAKE COUNTYNestled inland and to the north of the San Francisco Bay Area, Lake County is rich with geographic history and landmarks.
Lake County is home to Clear Lake, which is said to have been formed more than 2 million years ago and is the largest natural freshwater lake in the state of California.
As a neighboring county to Napa, Lake County is renowned for growing premium wine grapes, pears, and walnuts, and as certified by the State's Air Resources Board, has the cleanest air in California.
Also found in Lake County is Mount Konocti, which was formed from volcanic eruptions between 100,000 and 600,000 years ago.
The local economy is based primarily on agriculture, tourism, and the geothermal power industry.Merit System Services does not negotiate or determine the benefits or salaries for positions offered by its partners.
For more information about benefits or salaries, please visit the listed county or child support office's website or contact their human resources department.01 The Minimum Qualifications for Social Worker III list several patterns under which an applicant may qualify to continue in the examination process.
Place a check next to the pattern under which you believe you might qualify (you may check more than one):One (1) year of full-time experience performing journey level social work case management in the Social Worker II classification in an Interagency Merit System (IMS) county.
Two (2) years of full-time 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 a half quarter units in social welfare, social/human services, sociology, or other social or behavioral science.*Examples of acceptable social or behavioral science courses includeanthropology, criminal justice, education, ethnic studies, history, human development, law, human services, nursing, nutrition, psychology, public health, social welfare, sociology, welfare, women's studies.
Bachelor's degree; AND successful completion of twenty-four (24) semester or thirty-six (36) quarter units of a Master's degree program in Social Work, or a Counseling program from an accredited college or university, emphasizing Marriage, Family and Child Counseling or Marriage and Family therapy, Gerontology or Clinical Psychology; AND Twelve (12) months of social work case management experience.**Qualifying social work case management includes direct casework management, such as assessment, evaluation; conducting investigations of abuse and neglect; preparing court reports; responsibility for a long term caseload, monitoring compliance through home calls and other personal contacts; 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.
None of the above.02 The Minimum Qualifications for Social Worker IV list several patterns under which an applicant may qualify to continue in the examination process.
Place a check next to the pattern under which you believe you might qualify (you may check more than one):A Master's degree in Social Work from an accredited college or university A Master's degree from an accredited two (2) year counseling program*;*Qualifying counseling degrees from a two (2) year counseling program includes: Marriage andFamily Therapy, Clinical Counseling, Mental Health Counseling, Addiction Counseling, Gerontology, Counseling Psychology.
One (1) year of full-time experience performing advanced journey-level (equivalent to an MSS SW III) social work case management as a Social Worker in a public or private agency AND a Master's degree in social or behavioral science, psychology, anthropology, sociology, and counseling education.
None of the above.03 If you earned a doctorate, master's, bachelor's, or an associate degree, or if you have completed any college courses, YOU MUST UPLOAD YOUR COLLEGE TRANSCRIPT(S).
Have you uploaded your college transcript(s)? Yes No Required Question