Job Overview
About the Opportunity
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE
The Stanislaus County Department of Aging & Veterans Services is seeking an experienced Social Worker to provide case management for older adults that are at risk of placement or homelessness and require assistance to arrange programs and services to safely maintain their independence. The mission of the Stanislaus County Department of Aging and Veterans Services is to “Help Seniors and Veterans obtain services and benefits they need to live secure, healthy, independent lives.”
To learn more about the Department of Aging & Veterans Services, click here.
THE POSITION
This Social Worker III position is the advanced journey level position for complex case management of the vulnerable elderly population. This position will act as the liaison and work closely with Adult Protective Services, In-Home Supportive Services, internal Aging and Veterans Services program staff, and various community partners to meet the needs of their clients. This position acts as a lead-worker disseminating work assignments, training staff, and handling more difficult related tasks and will perform other work as required.
The Social Worker III will work with clients who are served by the Multipurpose Senior Services Program (MSSP). The mission of MSSP is to provide comprehensive case management services for low income, frail seniors with the goal of preventing unnecessary institutionalization. The MSSP Social Worker coordinate a wide variety of services such as: adult day health care; home health services, in-home supportive services, transportation, medical equipment, and other services are needed.
Unless otherwise provided, this position is part of the Classified Service of the County and is assigned to the Community and Health Services bargaining unit for labor relations purposes. Individuals who are in a full-time classification position are required to serve a twelve-month probationary period, which may be extended an additional six months, for a total of eighteen months.
Incumbents may also be subject to overtime, standby, callback, weekend, holiday and shift assignments as identified in their MOU (Memorandum of Understanding).
The Job Task Analysis provides information detailing the physical and functional demands of the classification. For the complete job task analysis, visit the Risk Management website at http://www.stancounty.com/riskmgmt/ under the “Disability” tab.
Typical Tasks
- Conduct psychosocial assessments and reassessments in client’s home inclusive of their social/emotional issues and practical arrangements related to the client’s health;
- Collaborate with the Nurse Care Manager in assessing, planning, providing initial and ongoing services for clients including the development of the client’s individualized care plan including short and long-term goals;
- Document client contacts, progress notes, and care plan goals on an ongoing and timely basis as the program follows a medical model of service delivery where every problem that is identified must be qualitatively addressed throughout the life of the client’s case;
- Consult with the Site Director on an on-going basis to review client’s needs, progress, and other related matters requiring clarification and guidance;
- Collaborate with community partners for additional services and support for the clients;
- Participate in all California Department of Aging Utilization Reviews/Quality Assurance activities; and
- Attend trainings as directed
Minimum Qualifications (Skills, Abilities, Knowledge, Education/Experience)
SKILLS/ABILITIES
- Establish rapport and engage clients in services;
- Analyze situations and adopt an effective course of action;
- Apply existing laws, rules, and regulations to department operations;
- Interpret social services programs for applicants, recipients, or other members of the public;
- Interview;
- Maintain records;
- Work constructively within a community setting and effectively use appropriate resources and services;
- Review cases, prepare written summary and management reports regarding Quality Assurance;
- Write court reports and testify effectively;
- Train new Social Worker I’s and II’s;
- Visually examine clients for bruises, lacerations and other signs of physical abuse;
- Public speaking; and
- Learn online computer input
KNOWLEDGE
- Socioeconomic conditions and trends;
- The basic principles of individual and group behavior;
- Current issues in the field of social welfare;
- Principles of interviewing and problem-solving methodology;
- Basic public welfare programs on the Federal, State, and local levels;
- The general principles of public assistance policies and programs; and
- Problems in the field of public social services and current methodology
We recognize your time is valuable, please only apply if you meet the following required qualifications.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
PATTERN I
- One (1) year performing duties comparable to a Social Worker II in a public social services agency; OR
- Two and one-half (2 ½) years performing duties as a Family Services Specialist III
PATTERN II
- Graduation from an accredited four-year college which includes 30 units in Social Welfare, Social/Human Services, Sociology or other Behavioral Science; AND
- Two (2) years social work casework experience in a public or private social services agency
In addition to Pattern I and II:
- Possess and maintain a valid California Driver’s License. Employees may be required to use personal transportation during the performance of their duties.
- Possess and maintain a valid Real ID driver license or Identification Card, valid U.S. passport or passport card, military ID or other federally approved identification to fly within the United States during the performance of their duties effective October 1, 2020.
- Proof of liability insurance as required by the State of California. Selected candidates will be required to obtain and maintain security clearance to access federal, state and local detention facilities, schools, and hospitals in the performance of their duties.
Proof of education is required for verification purposes at the time of application. Applicants who are unable to submit proof must call 209-525-4609 to make other arrangements before 5 pm on the final filing date. Failure to submit proof or make other arrangements before the final filing deadline will result in disqualification.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, counseling, rehabilitation, gerontology, sociology, or related field, plus two years of experience working with frail older adults.
Application and Selection Procedures
APPLICATION PROCEDURES/FINAL FILING DATE
Applications cannot be submitted later than 5:00 p.m. on the final filing date. Make your online application as complete as possible so a full and realistic appraisal may be made of your qualifications.
Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.
Attaching your resume and cover letter are an optional feature for those who wish to do so in addition to completing the required application. Information on your resume and cover letter will not substitute for the education, work experience and required fields on the County application. The online County application is the primary tool used to evaluate your job qualifications.
EXAMINATION PROCESS
Most County recruitments consists of the steps detailed below and are governed by Merit Principles. The examination process ensures that all applicants are given the same opportunity to gain employment within Stanislaus County.
- Application Review and Screening. Applications are carefully screened based on information provided. Those who submit incomplete applications that lack relevant qualifications or do not submit all required documents will not be invited to move on.
- Written Examination. Applicants will be invited to participate in a written exam that tests knowledge for the position.
- Oral Examination. Applicants are invited to a panel interview in which they will be evaluated by County subject matter experts.
- Eligible Lists. Candidates who pass the examination will be placed on an eligible list for that classification. Eligible lists are effective for six months, but may be extended up to eighteen months.
TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE
Application Deadline: April 14, 2022
Oral Examination: Tentatively scheduled April 25-29, 2022
Note: The eligible list generated from this recruitment may be used to fill future extra-help, part-time and full-time vacancies throughout Stanislaus County.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Final appointment will be conditional upon successfully passing a County paid pre-employment drug screening (if applicable for position) and a job-related background investigation.
Some positions may require possession or the ability to obtain, and maintenance of a valid California Driver’s license or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job related essential functions.
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