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-Social Workers assigned to Child Welfare Services receive a premium of five percent (5.0%) of their base rate of pay.
-Effective January 1, 2023, Social Workers assigned to Child Welfare Services receive a retention bonus of one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) annually during the first full pay period of the calendar year.
-Effective February 19, 2023, employees hired as Social Workers assigned to Child Welfare Services receive a hiring bonus of one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) upon completion of their probationary period.
Social Worker I
Under supervision, to learn to determine the need for basic social services required by Department of Human Services applicants or clients; to carry a limited non-complex caseload; and to do related work as required.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
This is the entry/trainee class in the Social Worker class series. Incumbents learn and receive training in Department organization, human service programs, basic case study methods, and case work services. As incumbents gain experience, they perform assignments on a more independent basis. After one (1) year of satisfactory performance, an incumbent is expected to promote to the Social Worker II level. This class is distinguished from Social Worker II in that Social Worker II incumbents generally carry a regular caseload with greater independence of decision making and action. This classification is a for cause, non-exempt position.
REPORTS TO
Social Worker Supervisor I
CLASSIFICATIONS SUPERVISED
None
Social Worker II
DEFINITION
Under general supervision, to carry a caseload of moderate difficulty determining the services required by Department of Human Services applicants or clients; to perform studies and develop client service plans; and to do related work as required.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
This is the journey level in the Social Worker class series. Incumbents perform needs assessments, develop service plans, and carry general services caseloads requiring previous experience in social work, performing basic assignments in areas such as adoptions and adult and child protective services. This class is distinguished from Social Worker I in that Social Worker I works in a learning and training capacity. It is distinguished from Social Worker III in that a Social Worker III performs more complex social services casework requiring more comprehensive knowledge and utilization of community resources. This classification is a for cause, non-exempt position.
REPORTS TO
Social Worker Supervisor
CLASSIFICATIONS SUPERVISED
None
Social Worker I
Studies and applies the principles and techniques of social work to a case load which includes basic services problems; works in a trainee capacity, interviewing clients to determine the nature of their problems and develop basic service plans; carries out the less difficult service plans under relatively close supervision; provides employment, referral, and other basic services; makes referrals to other staff members as required by the type of case and services needed; interprets Human Services Department rules, regulations, and policies for clients and the general public within a defined scope of responsibility; maintains necessary case records; attends in-service and other training courses designed to further an incumbent's understanding of social work processes; receives casework consultation and guidance from professionally trained staff members; performs community outreach efforts.
Knowledge of:
Desired skills:
Applies the principles and techniques of social work to a case load which includes moderately difficult services problems; determines clients social service needs and develops and carries out social services plans; may provide case services in adoptions or adult and child protective services; refers clients to other staff members, as necessary; develops client treatment plans; assists clients with the utilization of community resources; interprets Human Services Department rules, regulations, and policies for clients and the general public; makes home visits necessary to carry out casework assignments; develops and maintains case records and documentation; may be assigned to special projects and functions; attends in-service and other training courses designed to further an incumbent's understanding of social work processes; receives casework consultation and guidance from higher level staff members; performs community outreach efforts.
Knowledge of:
Desired Skills:
Any combination of training or experience that would provide the knowledge and skills to successfully perform the listed duties is qualifying. A typical way, but not required, to obtain the required knowledge and skills would be:
Social Worker I
A. Education equivalent to graduation from college, including successful completion of thirty (30) semester in social welfare, social/human services, sociology, or other behavioral science.
Or
B. Successful completion of thirty (30) semester units in social welfare, social/human services, sociology, or other behavioral science.
And
One year of experience performing duties comparable to an Eligibility Worker II; Integrated Case Worker II;
Or
Three years of experience comparable to a Vocational Assistant;
Or
Two years of experience comparable to a Homemaker;
Or
Two years of experience comparable to a level II clerical class;
Or
One year of social work casework experience in a public or private social services agency.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid and appropriate driver's license.
Social Worker II
A. One year performing duties comparable to a Social Worker I in a public social services agency.
Or
B. Equivalent to gradation from college including thirty semester units in social welfare, sociology, social/human services, or other behavioral science.
And
One year of social work casework experience in a public or private social services agency.
Or
C. Successful completion of 30 college semester units in social welfare, social/human services, sociology or other behavioral sciences.
And
Two years of social work casework experience in a public or private social services agency.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid and appropriate driver's license.
Social Worker I / II
TYPICAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Sit for extended periods; frequently stand and walk; normal manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination; lift and move objects weighing up to 25 pounds; corrected hearing and vision to normal range; verbal communication; use of office equipment, including computer, telephone, calculator, copiers, FAX, and other related peripheral equipment such as printers and scanners; and operate a motor vehicle.
TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS
Full Time
$55k-67k (estimate)
05/20/2023
06/17/2024
co.siskiyou.ca.us
Tahoe City, CA
500 - 1,000
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