Social Worker III – Continuous Quality Improvement Social Worker (Open and Promotional)

About the role

The Human Services Agency (HSA) of the County of San Mateo is seeking a qualified individual for the position of Continuous Quality Improvement Social Worker (Social Worker III) for Children and Family Services (CFS).

Responsibilities

• Completion of Child and Family Services Reviews (CFSR) training
• Conduct qualitative case reviews in accordance with the guidelines established by the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) and the California Department of Social Services (CDSS)
• Review case files and conduct interviews with involved parties to gather information to complete the Onsite Review Instrument (OSRI)
• Prepare detailed review summaries and recommendations to support continuous quality improvement initiatives
• Support implementation of CQI projects aimed at improving service delivery and client outcomes
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify process improvements and monitor effectiveness of interventions
• Participate in quality improvement meetings and contribute to action planning and follow-up activities
• Participate in multidisciplinary meetings to discuss case outcomes, program performance, and improvement strategies
• Assist in the Training of new workers in CFSR Case review and other Qualitative Case Review techniques

Qualifications

• Knowledge of: Theories of human behavior and their practical applications.
• Psycho-social, medical, and economic interrelationships that result in individual and social abnormalities.
• Philosophy and function of social work systems.
• Appropriate utilization of a variety of social resources.
• Laws, rules and regulations governing the operation of social work agencies, specifically those relating to the specific areas of assignment.

• Skills/Ability: To formulate, develop, and implement treatment plans.
• To work effectively with persons differing in value systems, ethnicity, cultural backgrounds, and psychopathologies.
• To work with a variety of social resources to plan and coordinate services to individual clients.
• To act as a consultant and trainer to other social service staff.
• To prepare clear and concise reports.

• Substitution: Possession of a Master's Degree in Social Work from an accredited school of Social Work and two years of experience performing duties comparable to those of a Social Worker II or higher in the County of San Mateo.

Benefits

Most of these enriching opportunities are available during work hours and come at no cost to you. As a County employee, you’ll also be covered by the federal Social Security system, earning valuable retirement benefits based on your salary and years of service.