Human Services Social Worker

Description

This is a full-time, FLSA non-exempt position with Carson City Health & Human Services, located in Carson City, NV. Under general supervision, performs routine to complex professional level casework in various social services programs.

Examples of Duties

• Conducts casework interviews with clients, family members, service providers, and others to obtain information for formulating program/service eligibility and case status.
• Identifies social, economic and physical needs of clients.
• Assesses client’s support system, available community resources and other factors to plan, develop, and implement an appropriate case plan.
• Utilizes agency guidelines, state, and federal regulations to determine/confirm eligibility for programs and services.
• Refers clients to appropriate community medical, emotional, economic and social support organizations. Advocates for or assists the client in obtaining such services.
• Provides basic intervention and client and family counseling as required.
• Prepares complete and accurate case notes; writes correspondence, reports, and other written materials; may prepare statistical reports and summaries.
• Explains agency and program rules, regulations and procedures; assists clients in completing required forms and in gathering necessary documentation.
• Confers with other departmental professionals and supervisors regarding cases and scheduling to coordinate activities; participates in in-service training.
• Contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the Division’s service to clients by offering suggestions and directing or participating as an active member of a work team.
• Uses standard office equipment, including a computer and specific databases.
• Demonstrates courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with public and staff; acts in a manner that promotes a harmonious and effective workplace environment.

Typical Qualifications

• Nevada driver’s license.
• Must possess a valid license as a Social Worker in the State of Nevada at time of appointment.

• Principles and practices of social work; methods and techniques related to professional social work.
• Basic crisis intervention and counseling techniques.
• Basic community resources and programs available to clients with identified needs; basic laws, codes, and regulations related to the work.
• Standard office practices and procedures, including filing and record keeping principles and practices.
• Business arithmetic.
• Correct business English, including spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
• Computer applications related to the work.
• Techniques for dealing with a variety of individuals from various socioeconomic, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds, in person and over the telephone, often where relations may be confrontational or strained.
• Communicating effectively in oral and written forms.

• Maintaining accurate records and files related to work performed.
• Interpreting, applying and explaining applicable laws, codes, and regulations.
• Preparing clear and concise reports, correspondence and other written materials.
• Making accurate arithmetic calculations.
• Contributing effectively to the accomplishment of team or work unit goals, objectives, and activities.
• Communicating public health issues clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Organizing, planning, and coordinating a variety of programs and activities.
• Educating the public on a variety of health care and social related issues.
• Speaking effectively before large and small groups of all ages.
• Demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with public and staff; acts in a manner that promotes a harmonious and effective workplace environment.
• Using initiative and independent judgment within established procedural guidelines.

Mobility to work in a typical office setting, use standard office equipment and stamina to sit for extended periods of time; strength to lift and carry up to 20 pounds; vision to read printed materials; and hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the telephone; ability to operate a motor vehicle and safely travel to a variety of offsite locations.

Supplemental Information

• 
  This is a grant funded position. Position is contingent upon grant funding continuing to be renewed and approved.
• Continued employment is contingent upon all required licenses and certificates being maintained in active status without suspension or revocation.
• Any City employee may be required to stay at or return to work during emergencies to perform duties specific to this classification or to perform other duties as requested in an assigned response position. This may require working a non-traditional work schedule or working outside normal assigned duties during the incident and/or emergency.
• Employees may be required to complete Incident Command System training as a condition of continuing employment.
• New employees are required to submit to a fingerprint-based background investigation which cost the new employee $47.00 and a drug screen which costs $36.50. Employment is contingent upon passing the background and the drug screen.
• Carson City participates in E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each applicant’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. All candidates who are offered employment with Carson City must complete Section 1 of the Form I-9 along with the required proof of their right to work in the United States and proof of their identity prior to starting employment. Please be prepared to provide required documentation as soon as possible after the job offer is made. For additional information regarding acceptable documents for this purpose, please contact Human Resources at 775.887.2103 or go to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services web page at www.uscis.gov.
• Carson City is an Equal Opportunity Employer.