Social Worker
About the role
The Position Contra Costa County is seeking talented and qualified individuals to fill seventeen (17) Social Worker vacancies in the Employment and Human Services Department. Contra Costa County’s Employment and Human Services Department works diligently to provide the community with resources that support, protect, and empower individuals and families to achieve self-sufficiency. The department is committed to hiring candidates that share our core values of delivering an exceptional customer service experience, encouraging open communication, embracing change, practicing ethical behavior, and embracing diversity.
Responsibilities
- Completing needs assessments within necessary time limits
- Identifying barriers and referring appropriate resources to clients that promote and improve their health, wellness and safety
- Managing a caseload and addressing changes and needs of recipients
- Conducting home visits
- Accurate completion of mandatory forms notices
- Reading, interpreting, and applying rules and regulations appropriately
- Performing liaison work to assist clients with resolutions regarding other agencies and providing necessary supportive services
Qualifications
- License Required: Possession of a valid California Motor Vehicle Operator's License
- Education: Successful completion of at least 60 semester units or 90 quarter units from an accredited college or university which must have included 9 semester units or 12 quarter units in psychology, social work, child development, human development, sociology, social welfare, gerontology, behavioral health or a closely related field
- Experience: Two (2) years of full-time (or the equivalent of full-time) social casework or case management experience working in a recognized public or non-profit social services, health, or human services agency
Benefits
To read the complete job description, please visit the website, www.cccounty.us/hr. The eligible list established from this recruitment may remain in effect for six months.