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This recruitment is to fill current and future vacancies in the Children Services Division.
These positions may require occasional non-standard work hours on weekends, holidays and before/after normal scheduled work hours.
This recruitment is for level III.
New employees generally start at the beginning of the salary range. The salary range has 7 steps with employees typically starting at step 1 and moving to step 2 upon the completion of a successful one year probationary period. Each year thereafter, upon completion of successful performance, employees move to subsequent next step. Each step represents a 5% increase.
Note: A training and experience evaluation may be utilized to determine an applicant's ranking among qualified candidates. Based upon information provided in this application including responses to supplemental questions, an applicant's education, training and experience (full-time equivalent) may be evaluated. Applicants should provide thoughtful and thorough responses to supplemental questions as they play an important role in this recruitment process. All qualifying work experience that is described or included in responses to supplemental questions MUST also be included and detailed in the "Work Experience" section of this application. "See Resume" is not an acceptable response for any supplemental question.
FLSA: Non-Exempt
DEFINITION
Under general supervision, performs specialized social services casework involving abused, neglected, or at-risk children or adults; conducts social studies and develop service plans which may include the need for specialized social services; provides information about available services and resources and may arrange referral of clients to appropriate departmental or community resources; performs other duties as assigned.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Receives general supervision from assigned supervisory or management personnel. Exercises no direct supervision over staff.
CLASS CHARACTERISTICS
This is the advanced level classification in the Social Worker series responsible for performing more complex cases assigned to the series. Positions at this level exercise judgment and initiative in their assigned tasks and handle more difficult, sensitive and specialized cases and decisions are made where consequence of error may be significant. This class requires advanced casework skills, a high degree of program knowledge, judgement, and creativity. Positions in this class may be assigned to Children’s Services or Adult Services and are expected to manage caseloads involving physically, sexually, and emotionally abused and/or neglected children or dependent and/or elder adults. This class is distinguished from the Social Worker IV class in that the latter is expected to lead lower-level staff and manage the most complex cases requiring the highest level of skill.
EXAMPLES OF TYPICAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Typical functions may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, abilities, and other characteristics. The list that follows is not intended as a comprehensive list; it is intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed, and may be required to perform additional, position-specific tasks.
Knowledge of:
Ability To:
Education and Experience:
Any combination of training, experience and educational degrees that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. Substitutions will be made on a year for year basis. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:
Master’s degree in Social Work; and
One (1) year of experience in Social Work or Behavioral Science providing direct client services; OR
Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Behavioral Sciences or closely related field; and
Three (3) years’ experience in Social Work or Behavioral Science providing direct client services.
Upcoming graduates may supply a letter from their attending university stating impending graduation date of their degree program and verification of credits needed for graduation, which will allow placement on list of eligibles. Actual hiring of position will not occur until after graduation date. Internship from an accredited college or university within the Behavioral or Social Services field, upon completion of 2 semesters, may be substituted for 6 months of work experience required: or 2 semesters in a public child or adult protective services agency may be substituted for 1 year of work experience required.
Certifications and Licenses:
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
WORKING CONDITIONS
EQUIPMENT AND TOOLS UTILIZED
Disaster Service Worker
All Butte County employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.
Full Time
$63k-77k (estimate)
05/07/2024
07/06/2024