Social Services Worker III - Spanish Bilingual



Social Services Worker III - Spanish Bilingual

Salary

$44,531.00 - $54,272.00 Annually

Location

Visalia, CA

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

18-043930

Department

HHSA

Opening Date

01/27/2018

Closing Date

2/5/2018 11:59 PM Pacific

Current vacancy is with the Health and Human Services Agency – Adult Protective Services in Visalia.  This recruitment will establish an employment list to fill current and future vacancies throughout the county. The anticipated life of the list is six months. 

This is a Spanish bilingual designated position, which is entitled to an additional $.50 (cents) per hour. A Spanish proficiency exam will be required.  Applicants must be fluent in the ability to read, write and speak in the Spanish language as well as in English.
 

Typical Duties

DUTY SAMPLE
Manage a caseload of more difficult types of social services cases, that may include adolescent youth and/or the elderly and disabled population; perform in-home assessments to establish eligibility for in-home care for the elderly and disabled population, including the type and frequency of assistance needed to aid with the activities of daily living; perform in-person assessments and interviews to determine relevant goal plans used to motivate and empower adolescent youth; may investigate and make recommendations concerning family situations involving neglect and or abuse and make appropriate referrals; attend occasional evening or weekend class or event; may represent the County in appeals regarding service related issues and resolve such disputes; may perform Quality Control and Program Integrity activities; interpret and explain rules, regulations and policies to clients and applicants; prepare and maintain case records, case narratives and reports; participate in staff training to increase technical competence; maintain confidentiality of all information and materials handled; may act as a lead-worker within a unit in the absence of the supervisor; may plan, develop, and make presentations; may provide training and instruction to staff; prepare memos, letters, and reports.

Employment Standards

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS
Education/Experience:  A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills and abilities for this position would be graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in social work or closely related field. Responsible caseload management experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year for year basis.
 
Knowledge of:  Interviewing and counseling methods and techniques; community resources available to assist clients; terminology and vocabulary relevant to social work and social service programs; caseload management methods and techniques; components of treatment plans and their development and implementation; techniques for diagnosing family situations and problems sufficient to develop, implement, and monitor treatment plans; basic math including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
 
Skill/Ability to:  Manage a caseload to meet Agency standards of productivity; verbally communicate sufficiently to explain technical information to people of various socio-economic, cultural, and educational backgrounds; read, interpret and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures pertaining to social service programs; write clear, concise, grammatically correct case narratives, court reports, records and letters; follow verbal and written instructions; retain and recall information; adjust to changes in workload and coordinate work with others; establish rapport and maintain effective working relationships with others; use patience, tact and courtesy in dealing with people under various circumstances and under emotional stress; define problems, collect and evaluate information, organize and analyze material, draw valid conclusions and make appropriate recommendations; use and develop community resources to best serve clients needs; maintain confidentiality of all information and materials; prepare, organize and give oral presentations; act effectively in emotional and stressful situations in order to respond to emergencies and adopt an appropriate course of action.

Additional Information

Conditions of Employment
Candidates selected will be required to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening.  Additionally, a background investigation may also be conducted. Some job classes may also require a physical exam.
 
College Cost Reduction Access Act
This may be a qualifying position for student loan forgiveness through the College Cost Reduction and Access Act (CCRAA). Only student loan payments made after October 1, 2007 and in a qualified repayment plan are eligible. For more information you are encouraged to speak with your student loan servicer or visit: http://studentaid.ed.gov/repay-loans/forgiveness-cancellation.

Bargaining Unit 4

The information listed is a general summary of benefits. These provisions do not constitute an expressed or implied contract and are subject to change.

Benefit Amount: An annual benefit amount is provided and may be applied towards health insurance premiums (medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability).  This benefit is pro-rated and paid on a pay period basis (24 pay periods).

Health Insurance: A choice of PPO and HMO medical plans which include PPO and HMO dental plans and include dental and vision coverage. Dependent coverage is available. Providers include Anthem Blue Cross, Kaiser Permanente, Delta Dental, and Vision Services Plan (VSP).

Retirement:
The retirement plan is a defined benefit plan administered pursuant to the 1937 Act County Employees Retirement Act and integrated with Social Security. In addition to ordinary retirement benefits, the plan provides disability and death benefits. Retirement contributions are made by both the County and the employee. The County has reciprocity with the State of California, contracting PERS agencies, and all County 1937 Act Retirement Systems.

Paid Holiday Leave: 12 set days and 1 personal holiday.

Vacation Accrual:

2 weeks per year (0-3 years of service)
3 weeks per year (3-7 years of service)
4 weeks per year (7-11 years of service)
5 weeks per year (11+ years of service)
Limit of 300 hours.


Sick Leave Accrual: 12 days per year with unlimited accumulation, 50 hours of which may be used toward family sick leave. Sick leave buy back program after 3 years of service.

Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D:  $10,000; Provided by Standard Insurance Company.

Disability Insurance:
Employees are covered by State Disability Insurance. The premium is paid by the employee.

Deferred Compensation: A voluntary deferred compensation plan is available.


To view more detailed descriptions of Tulare County's benefits, please view the Benefits section of our Web site at https://tularecounty.ca.gov/hrd/index.cfm/benefits-wellness/health-plans-active-employees/

The Provisions Of This Bulletin Do Not Constitute An Expressed Or Implied Contract And Are Subject To Change.

01
Describe the types of written materials (reports, letters, documents) you have completed. If possible, use examples that are related to a Social Service Worker III position. Include in your response the purpose your materials served.
02
Describe a stressful or emotional situation of a person(s) which required the use of patience, tact, courtesy and self-restraint for you to resolve. Include in your response the strategy you developed to effectively deal with the situation.
03
You have received complaints that a client's behavior may be drug and/alcohol-related. How would you handle this?
04
Describe some of the tools you have used or questions you have asked to screen clients for alcohol/drug use and/or mental health problems.
05
Describe your experience with computers, data entry programs, and any program specific software, including the level of proficiency and how these were utilized to perform your duties.
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The following question measures desirable employment standards for this position. It is not necessary to answer this question to apply for this position; however, those that do may be considered more qualified and may be given first consideration. What kind of experiences and/or knowledge have you had in aging or senior services? Please be specific?

Required Question

Agency
County of Tulare
Address
2500 W Burrel Avenue

Visalia, California, 93291
Phone
(559) 636-4900