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About the role

The County of Shasta is seeking two positions in the Mental Health Department’s Alcohol and Drug Program. The positions are for Assistant Social Worker (ASW) and Social Worker (SW).

Responsibilities

• Locates, coordinates and monitors necessary and appropriate services and treatment.
• Contacts include, but are not limited to, individual, family, care providers, significant others, service professionals and other related services in the community.
• Under supervision, provides alcohol and other drug treatment, including individual and groups counseling.
• Aids clients in the development of individualized treatment/recovery plans that are comprehensive and specify treatment services, activities, and assistance needed to accomplish agreed upon objectives.
• Conducts substance abuse assessments using the Addiction Severity Index and American Society of Addiction Medicine Patient Placement tools, and provides alcohol and other drug education.

Qualifications

• For Assistant Social Worker (ASW): Possession of a bachelor's degree in social welfare, social/human services, sociology, or other behavioral sciences; and, two years of experience providing substance abuse counseling, OR possession of a master's degree in one of the behavioral sciences.
• For Social Worker (SW): Possession of a bachelor’s degree in one of the behavioral sciences and two years of experience providing substance abuse counseling, OR possession of a master's degree in one of the behavioral sciences.

Skills or experiences

• Certified as a substance abuse counselor, or actively pursuing such certification.
• Experience providing alcohol and other drug treatment services in the public sector.
• Ability to work with clients referred by the justice system, as well as the ability to work collaboratively with other agencies.

Other considerations

• All new employees are required to have their paycheck directly deposited to a bank account.
• Some positions may require a valid California driver's license and acceptable driving record according to County policy.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made for those persons who are disabled under the Americans with Disabilities Act to perform the essential functions of the position.
• Positions in this classification are covered by a collective bargaining agreement between the County and the United Public Employees of California (UPEC), which requires employees to pay dues or a representation fee.
• Employees in this classification are covered under the 2% @ 55 CalPERS retirement program. Employees contribute 7% of their pay to this plan for their first year of employment with the County. Thereafter, the County pays the employee contribution.

Application and selection procedures

Shasta County Human Resources will accept applications until 5:00 p.m., January 18, 2008. A cover letter and/or resume will be accepted in addition to the application form but will not serve as a substitute for a completed application. Incomplete applications will not be processed. It is not acceptable to complete the application with statements such as, “See/Refer to Resume,” or “See Attached.” Closing date postmarks or faxes will NOT be accepted.

This recruitment will establish a new list. Prior applicants must reapply to be considered. Applicants are encouraged to apply on-line at www.co.shasta.ca.us/departments/personnel. Applicants will be screened and those considered best qualified will be invited to appear for an oral examination. Meeting the announced requirements does not guarantee inclusion into the selection process.

Arrangements may be made to accommodate applicants with disabilities. Requests for accommodations may be made to the County Human Resources Office by the filing deadline posted on this bulletin.

Shasta County does not discriminate on the basis of disability in access to its programs or facilities, or regarding employment. Questions or complaints, need an alternate format for this publication or aid or assistance for effective communication? Contact Joann Davis at (530) 225-5515; relay service (800) 735-2922; fax (530) 225-5345.

SHASTA COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER