Social Worker Iii - Santa Clara, United States - The County of Santa Clara

The County of Santa Clara
The County of Santa Clara
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Santa Clara, United States

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Description

Salary
- $98, $119,279.68 Annually
Location

  • Throughout the County of Santa Clara, CA
    Job Type
  • Full-Time
    Job Number
  • 24Y3C-D
    Department


  • Social Services Agency

  • DFCS
    Opening Date
  • 05/15/2024
    Closing Date
  • Continuous
    Bargaining Unit
  • 17
    Description:


Under general direction, provides skilled social work services to cases requiring maximum service, and involving a variety of complex social problems and treatment plans.


Social Worker III positions in the Social Services Agency, Department of Family and Children's Services work in a variety of assignments connected to child safety, well-being, and permanency.

The Social Worker III duties may include:

receiving and making reports of alleged child abuse and/or neglect; assessing and investigating allegations of abuse and/or neglect; developing appropriate interventions, providing referrals for services, and monitoring services for children and parents; removing children from unsafe environments; providing case management services; preparing documentation, case plans, safety plans, Court Reports, and other legal documents; providing testimony in Court; assessing and evaluating potential caregivers; placing children into appropriate homes; conducting home visits with children, caregivers, and parents; and assessing and addressing issues specific to the children and families circumstances such as substance abuse, intimate partner violence, mental health issues, sexual abuse, parenting, developmental issues, immigration, and psycho-social-emotional-behavioral issues.



CANDIDATES HIRED MAY BE ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE A SIGN-ON BONUS, UP TO $5,000.
In addition to sign-on bonus, this classification is scheduled to receive salary range increases on the following dates:

Effective June 24, % increase

Effective June 23, % increase

Additional benefits include:


  • Paid differentials (e.g. bilingual, assignment) may be given to a hired applicant.

Possession of a Masters's degree in Social Work may be required for specific programs.

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Typical Tasks:


  • Receives assignments requiring specialized and/or intensive casework where cases are likely to involve emotional difficulties and chronic adjustment problems in departments;
  • Investigates allegations of abuse and neglect of dependent and elder adults when assigned to Adult Protective Services (APS); investigates allegations of abuse and neglect of minors, often under time constrains, and determines if removal of the child from the home is necessary when assigned to DFCS;
  • Manages a caseload accountably;
  • Evaluates client problems, develops complete treatment plans and follows each case through to solution;
  • Develops case plans, court reports and associate legal documents;
  • Testifies in court and responds to inquiries regarding court action;
  • Conducts field visits and evaluates compliance with court orders;
  • Consults, refers cases, and works actively with other agencies and community groups, legal and medical professionals;
  • Establishes and maintains effective case work relationships;
  • Communicates effectively both verbally and in writing;
  • Prepares case records, documents, reports and correspondence in a timely manner, as required;
  • Interprets rules, regulations, policies and programs to clients and the public;
  • Acts as a resource specialist;
  • Knows and maintains listing of community resources and assists clients to utilize community resources;
  • May be required to testify in administrative hearings;
  • Knows and assists in developing community resources and uses them appropriately;
  • Transports clients in county, out of county, out of state and out of country if necessary;
  • Acts as a resource specialist;
  • May be assigned as a Disaster Services Worker, as required;
  • Performs related work as required.

When assigned to DFCS:

  • Determines degree of danger and risk of future abuse and neglect and evaluates child's and family's needs for services;
  • Recruits applicants for foster care and adoption;
  • Evaluates the suitability of adoptive and foster placements and finalizes adoptions.

Employment Standards:


Possession of a Master's degree in Social Work preferred or possession of a Master's Degree in Behavioral Science, Counseling, Education Counseling, Gerontology, Marriage and Family Therapy, Nursing, Psychology, Social Psychology, Vocational Rehabilitation or equivalent titles to the above degree from an accredited college.


ANDThree (3) years of social work experience of which two (2) years are equivalent to a Social Worker II in Santa Clara County.

- ORPossession of a Master's Degree in Social Work, as a Title IVE student- ANDTwo (2) years of experience equivalent to the classification of a Social Worker II
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