Social Worker II - Department of Aging /Adults - DAAS

About the role

This list will be used to fill any current or future vacant positions in In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS), or Adult Protective Services (APS) within the Social Services Agency, Department of Aging & Adult Services (DAAS).

Responsibilities

• Receives assignments to caseloads in any Department program including but not limited to Adult Protective Services (APS), CalWorks Employment Services, SSI Advocacy, In Home Supportive Services (IHSS) and Department of Family and Children's Services (DFCS) and 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 constraints, and determines if removal of the child from the home is necessary when assigned to Department of Family and Children's Services (DFCS);
• Evaluates client problems, develops treatment plans and follows each case through to solution;
• 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;
• Manages a caseload accountably;
• Prepares case records, documents, reports and correspondence in a timely manner, as required;
• Interprets rules, regulations, policies and programs to clients and the public;
• Knows and maintains listing of community resources and assists clients to utilize community resources;
• Develops case plans, court reports and associate legal documents;
• Evaluates compliance with court orders;
• Testsifies in court and responds to inquiries regarding court actions;
• Conducts field visits and evaluates compliance with court orders;
• Recruits applicants for foster care and adoption;
• Evaluates the suitability of adoptive and foster placements and finalizes adoptions;
• Transports clients in county, out of county, out of state and out of country if necessary;
• May be required to testify in administrative hearings;
• Performs related work, as required.

Requirements

• When Assigned To DAAS: Evaluates and assesses yearly service needs based on Medical, Medicare and SSI eligibility; Conducts field visits to do yearly reevaluations of client's service needs; Assesses and authorizes new applicants;
• When Assigned To DFCS: Determines degree of danger and risk of future abuse and neglect and evaluates child and family's needs for services; Recruits applicants for foster care and adoption; Evaluates the suitability of adoptive and foster placements and finalizes adoptions.

Qualifications

• 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 AND Two (2) years of social work experience OR
• Possession of a Bachelor's degree in Social Work preferred or possession of a Bachelor's degree in Behavioral Science, Counseling, Education Counseling, Gerontology, Nursing, Psychology, Social Psychology, Vocational Rehabilitation or equivalent titles to the above degree from an accredited college AND Four (4) years of social work experience.

Skills

• Knowledge Of Principles, objectives and techniques of social work;
• Differential casework treatment techniques:
• Variety of personality and behavior theories;
• Family systems;
• Individual and group behavior, human growth, development and family relationships;
• Bio-psycho-socio-economic factors affecting individuals and families;
• Community organization and resources;
• Rules and regulations relating to public social service agencies;
• Effect of one's own personal attitudes and biases on the casework process;
• Interviewing, investigative and intervention techniques;
• Effective methods for handling emotional, irate or distressed people;
• Computer applications such as word processing, spreadsheet and/or database.

Benefits

Additional Benefits Include Paid differentials (e.g. bilingual, assignment) may be given to a hired applicant. Learn more about Social Services Agency here.

Pay

Candidates must take and pass the required language fluency examination Level II (ability to speak, read & write) the specified language. Offer of employment is conditional upon passing all pre-employment requisites (i.e., background check, language certification, physical, etc. if applicable).

Schedule

The Social Worker II position may be available on various shifts.