Human Services Social Worker and Human Services Social Worker with Special Skills Classes

Full Job Description

Under supervision, the Human Services Social Worker performs duties in the development and delivery of public social services to clients to promote human well-being. These positions are located within the Department of Health Services, Department of Child, Family and Adult Services (formerly Department of Health & Human Services), Department of Human Assistance, Sheriff's Department, and the Office of the Public Defender.

Requirements

Knowledge of

Goals and objectives of public social servicesAvailable public and private community resourcesAwareness of cultural differencesSocio-economic awareness of low income populationApplicable laws, rules and regulations governing the field of public welfareNational Association of Social Workers Code of EthicsInterviewing techniquesOffice procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and other specialized applications related to area of assignmentBasic arithmetic (i.e., addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, decimals, percentages, ratios, and fractions)Social casework principles and practices including group work and community organizationSocial problems which call for the use of public and private community resourcesSocio-economic conditions and problems which affect the work of a public social service agencyEnglish usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuationAbility toCommunicate effectively with persons from a variety of social, cultural and economic backgroundsWork effectively with many life styles and different attitudesWork effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary teamExercise tact when dealing with othersInterview effectively in a wide variety of circumstancesEstablish and maintain cooperative, effective working relationships with clients, fellow employees, other agencies and the general publicInterpret public social services programs to clientsMaintain composure under stressIntegrate information to form total pictureCommunicate clearly and concisely, verbally and in writingIndependently initiate and respond to correspondenceReason logically, understand and follow complex instructions and proceduresCompile various records and information accuratelyAnalyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of actionRead, analyze, interpret and apply complex regulatory materialRead correspondence and reports and understand their meaningOrganize work schedule and budget timeAccept and use consultative supervisionDo a high volume of work amid interruptionsKeep accurate and orderly recordsCompose routine business communications, reports and other written materials in a clear, concise, organized, and accurate mannerMake arithmetical computations accurately and rapidlyDemonstrate skill in the application of social work methods and practicesDemonstrate skill in the use of community resources Qualifications Minimum QualificationsEither: 1a.

Two years of full-time, paid experience employed by the County of Sacramento in the class of Human Services Specialist;AND1b.

Successful completion of 12 semester or 18 quarter upper division units from an accredited college or university in social work, sociology, psychology, counseling or other field closely related to the intent of the class.Or: 2.

A Bachelor's Degree or higher from an accredited college or university with at least 24 semester or 36 quarter upper division units in social work, sociology, psychology, counseling or other field closely related to the intent of the class.Note: Related fields above may include behavioral science, child development, community health education, cultural anthropology, ethnic studies, family studies, gerontology, human development, mental health, and public health.Note: Part-time experience is converted to full-time on the basis of 173.6 hours = 21.7 days = 1 work month.Note: The word "experience" referenced in the minimum qualifications means full-time paid experience unless the job announcement states that volunteer experience is acceptable.

Part-time paid experience may be accumulated and pro-rated to meet the total experience requirements.Note: If the minimum qualifications include an educational or certificate/license requirement, applicants must submit proof of requirements with the application.

Failure to submit proof of requirements may result in disqualification from the examination. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.

For guidelines on submitting acceptable proof of educational requirements, please click here or speak to someone in our office before the cut-off date listed in this notice.General QualificationsBackground/Criminal History: The County may access criminal history information on candidates who have accepted a conditional offer of appointment for this class consistent with the provisions of Board of Supervisors Resolution No.

82-602, Personnel Policies and Procedures, and applicable federal and state laws.

The County shall not consider for employment any candidate who has been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor that relates to or impacts the candidate's ability to perform the job duties of this class unless it is determined that mitigating circumstances exist.

For purposes of accessing criminal history information, the candidate will be fingerprinted.

A subsequent arrest notification may be obtained.The County may also conduct a background check on the candidate prior to appointment to a position within this class.

The background check may include personal and professional reference checks, credit history checks where authorized by Labor Code section 1024.5, Social Security Number verification, professional license/registration verification, military service information and driving history.

Information obtained in the course of this background check will be considered by the appointing authority in the selection process.

In obtaining such information, the County will comply with applicable consent and disclosure practices in the Fair Credit Reporting Act and the California Investigative Consumer Reporting Agencies Act.Driver's License: A valid California Driver License, Class C or higher, may be required at the time of appointment.

Failure to obtain or maintain the appropriate California Driver License may constitute cause for personnel action in accordance with Civil Service Commission Rules or applicable bargaining agreement.

Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.Child and Elder Abuse Reporting: Persons selected for employment must, as a condition of employment, sign a statement agreeing to comply with Section 11166 of the California Penal Code and Section 15630 of the Welfare and Institutions Code relating to child and elder abuse reporting.Physical Requirements:Some positions in this class may require the incumbent to be able to:Sit for periods up to one hour while driving to home visits.Climb flights of stairs to reach residence.Lift infants and toddlers weighing up to 40 pounds.Carry automobile child safety seats.Have sufficient vision to assess physical condition of clients and home environment.Individuals who do not meet these requirements due to disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.Working conditions:Some positions in this class may require the incumbent to:Be exposed to hostile, emotionally disturbed or mentally ill persons and/or confrontational interpersonal situations.Work in dangerous, high crime areas of the community.Work during non-routine hours, standby and/or callback.Work in and around substandard living areas with exposure to common communicable diseases, scabies, impetigo and other rashes.Work outside in all types of climatic conditions including inclement, very hot and/or cold weather.Special Skills Language RequirementSpecial skills classes require sufficient knowledge to speak, read and write fluently a language other than standard English; and/or knowledge of a multi-cultural group encompassing but not limited to: family member roles and living environments; the various characteristics or problems unique to the group in employment, education, health, economics and social customs; and current social movements involving the group.

Incumbents use the specific language and multi-cultural knowledge in the performance of typical duties, incorporating this knowledge to appropriately serve clients and families in a manner that is culturally competent and affirming.

In addition, incumbents translate and interpret using standard English and a language other than standard English, and act as a consultant to others regarding the specific multi-cultural group.Human Services Social Worker - African American CultureHuman Services Social Worker - Arabic Language and Middle Eastern CultureHuman Services Social Worker - Armenian Language and CultureHuman Services Social Worker - Cambodian Language and CultureHuman Services Social Worker - Chinese Language and CultureHuman Services Social Worker - Farsi Language and Persian CultureHuman Services Social Worker - Hmong Language and CultureHuman Services Social Worker - Japanese Language and CultureHuman Services Social Worker - Korean Language and CultureHuman Services Social Worker - Lao Language and CultureHuman Services Social Worker - Mien Language and CultureHuman Services Social Worker - Native American CultureHuman Services Social Worker - Punjabi Language and East Indian CultureHuman Services Social Worker - Russian Language and CultureHuman Services Social Worker - Spanish Language and Latin CultureHuman Services Social Worker - Tagalog Language and Filipino CultureHuman Services Social Worker - Ukrainian Language and CultureHuman Services Social Worker - Vietnamese Language and CultureProbationary PeriodThe probationary period for this classification is twelve (12) months.

Additional Information APPLICATIONQualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately.

All applicants must complete and submit an online County of Sacramento employment application by 5:00 PM on the posted cut-off date.

Click here to apply.County of SacramentoDepartment of Personnel ServicesEmployment Services Division700 H Street, Room 4667Sacramento, CA 95814Phone (916) 874-5593; 7-1-1 California Relay ServiceEmail EmployOffice@Saccounty.netInter-Office Mail Code: 09-4667www.SacCountyJobs.netEmployment applications and all documentation requested in this announcement must be submitted by 5:00 p.m.

on the cut-off date.

Employment Services is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by an applicant's computer or web browser. Applicants will be automatically logged out if they have not submitted their applications and all documentation prior to 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date.

Your application should highlight all relevant education, training, and experience, and clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position as of the cut-off date.

Application information must be current, concise and related to the requirements in this job announcement. You may only apply for this recruitment once. Duplicate and incomplete applications will be disqualified.

A resume may be included with your application, however it will not substitute for the information requested on the application.

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE

Applicants are required to provide a full and complete response to each supplemental question. The Supplemental Questionnaire is located in the tab marked "Supplemental Questions". Please be descriptive in your response.

Note: Responses of "See Resume" or "See Application", or copy and paste of work experience are not qualifying responses and will not be considered.

Supplemental Questionnaires must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date. Employment Services is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by an applicant's computer or web browser.

Applicants will be automatically logged out if they have not submitted their applications and all documentation prior to 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date.

The supplemental questions are designed to elicit specific information regarding a candidate's experience, education, and training. Responses should be consistent with the information on your application and are subject to verification.

Please provide place of employment, pertinent dates, and concise, descriptive and detailed information for each question.

If a job included responsibilities applicable to several questions, separate the different functions of the job to answer all the questions completely.

Resumes or referral to the application or other questionnaire responses will not be accepted in lieu of completing each question.

If you have no experience, write "no experience" for the appropriate question.

For many individuals, it is more efficient to develop responses to the supplemental questions in a word processing document and then paste them into the final document to be submitted.

Changes or corrections to your Supplemental Questionnaire cannot be made once your application packet has been submitted.

If the Supplemental Questionnaire is used in the Formula Rate exam, failure to complete all of the questions or incomplete responses will result in a lower score.

While scoring the Supplemental Questionnaire, the candidate's application and/or attachments will not be reviewed, therefore, a candidate's responses to the questions should be accurate, thorough, detailed, and complete.

FORMULA RATE EXAMINATION (Weighted 100%)

All candidates meeting the minimum qualifications by the cut-off date will have their Supplemental Questionnaire scored in the Formula Rate Examination.

This examination will evaluate the relevance, level, recency, progression and quality of candidate's education, training and experience. The candidate's application or other materials will not be included in this examination. Therefore, the candidate's responses to the supplemental questionnaire should be thorough, detailed and complete. The score from the Formula Rate Examination will determine the ranking on the eligible/employment list for this job.

All candidates competing in the testing process will receive written notice of their examination results by email. Notices can also be accessed in their governmentjobs.com inbox. Applicants achieving a passing score will be placed on the eligible list in rank order. The rank is determined by the test score attained from the examination.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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Sacramento County is about enriching communities to thrive. We strive to create inclusive workplaces that reflect the communities we serve. We value and celebrate the unique perspectives, backgrounds, abilities, and diverse dimensions of our employees and residents. Through transparency, courage, innovation, and trust we are committed to advance equity and transformational change.

We are a proud equal opportunity employer. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability for any phase of the hiring process, please contact our Disability Compliance Office at dco@saccounty.gov or 916-874-7642, CA Relay 711.

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