Social Worker II - Department of Aging and Adult Services (DAAS)

About the role

This position provides services to elder, disabled, and/or dependent adults in various social service functions under general supervision. It is part of efforts to fill current and 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)
• Investigates allegations of abuse and neglect of dependent and elder adults when assigned to Adult Protective Services (APS)
• 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

• 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 from an accredited college AND Two (2) years of social work experience
• 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 from an accredited college AND Four (4) years of social work experience
• Graduate training in an approved school of social work or the related fields above may be substituted for experience, on a year-for year-basis
• The practicum experience obtained in the above related fields qualifies as experience
• Master's degree in Social Work may be required by statute for certain positions
• Possession of a valid California driver's license prior to appointment, the ability to qualify and maintain a County Driver's permit

Qualifications

• Knowledge Of Principles, objectives and techniques of social work
• Differential casework treatment techniques: Various 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

Skills

• Establish and maintain a productive casework relationship with clients
• Work cooperatively with co-workers, other agencies and the public
• Receive consultation
• Interpret complex laws and regulations to clients and the public
• Prepare and present written and oral reports
• Manage a caseload in a timely and effective manner
• Utilize social work techniques and community resources
• Interview effectively

Benefits

Additional benefits include paid differentials (e.g. bilingual, assignment) may be given to a hired applicant.

Pay

Offer of employment is conditional upon passing all pre-employment requisites (i.e., background check, language certification, physical, etc. if applicable).

Schedule

Candidates must be available to work any shift.