Executive Assistant - Office of Senator Hurtado (Bakersfield, CA)

About the role

The successful candidate will oversee a team of professional Human Services caseworkers specializing in areas such as child welfare, including sexual abuse, crisis intervention, physical abuse, child neglect, foster care, youth-in-conflict, day care, and placement alternatives. Responsibilities include supervision, caseload management, and ensuring compliance with state and federal guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Oversees staff scheduling and monitors caseloads.
• Conducts individual and group conferences to set and monitor deadlines.
• Establishes unit goals and timetables, and participates in program planning.
• Assigns specific tasks to caseworkers and provides guidance and consultation.
• Reviews caseworkers' performance and completes performance reviews.
• Selects new employees for the unit.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited four-year university with a degree in social work or human behavioral sciences.
• Three years of experience at or above the senior level Human Services caseworker in an area appropriate to the assignment.
• One year of supervisory/management experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business procedures, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
• Mathematical skills including working with fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions.
• Computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Windows and Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Knowledge of computer programs such as Microsoft Office.
• Reasoning ability including the ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

Skills

• Strong leadership and supervisory skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks.
• Proficiency in state and federal guidelines related to child welfare.

Benefits

This position offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision plans, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, short-term disability insurance, paid leave, retirement plans, and various voluntary benefits. For more detailed information, please contact the Weld County Human Resources department.