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  • Social Worker I/II - Child Welfare Services

    South Lake Tahoe, California United States County of El Dorado Full Time $54,704.00 - $72,904.00 Annually Dec 18, 2024
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    County of El Dorado

    The County of El Dorado is a charter county and employs more than 1,800 employees with an all funds operating budget of approximately $605 million. The governing body is the Board of Supervisors which is comprised of elected representatives from each of the five voting districts. El Dorado County encompasses 1,786 square miles that range from the eastern edge of the Sacramento Valley to the peaks of the Sierra-Nevada’s. Our western border is 30 minutes from the State Capitol and only 20 minutes away from over one million acres of breathtaking national forest. The vast size of our county also means that our offices are spread from El Dorado Hills to South Lake Tahoe. Of course, our services are not just office-based, as the County of El Dorado also maintains the famous Rubicon Trail, manages the whitewater recreation on the South Fork of the American River, educates visitors on our Gold Rush days at the El Dorado County Historical Museum, and provides many other services to our residents and visitors.    

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    THE COUNTY OF EL DORADO
    The County of El Dorado is committed to promoting the power of public service by fostering a diverse and collaborative workplace where employees are empowered, respected and valued. The dedicated efforts taken by the Board of Supervisors continues to promote El Dorado County as a competitive employer that is committed to recruiting and retaining qualified employees by advocating for competitive salaries and excellent benefits. The County of El Dorado is also supportive of providing telework opportunities for employees consistent with business needs and in accordance with Board of Supervisors Policy E-12 - Telecommuting.

    HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY
    The El Dorado County Health And Human Services Agency is committed to transforming lives and improving futures for the citizens of El Dorado County. Their programs and services include: Behavioral Health, Public Health, Community and Social Services. Their over 600 employees are dedicated to enhancing and enriching the lives of those in their communities.

    SOCIAL SERVICES DIVISION
    The Health and Human Services Agency’s Social Services Division strives to improve the quality of life for the residents of El Dorado County. They help residents meet basic needs and ultimately become self-sufficient by offering the following services: CalFresh, CalWORKs, Medi-Cal, General Assistance, and employment services.

    THE OPPORTUNITY
    Use your skills and knowledge to assist the children in your community. As a Social Worker I/II, you will have the opportunity to perform basic social services casework and identify client needs for services and provides referrals; the fully qualified journey-level is expected to carry a caseload that can range from moderate to difficult cases.

    The selected candidate will have the opportunity to:
    • Conduct interviews with clients, family members, and others in their home, in the office, or via telephone to assess the basic social, physical, and mental needs of clients and obtain health information in order to identify and provide social services.
    • Perform case management of moderate difficulty and evaluates individual and family case information to assess the safety of children and adults; determine appropriate types and methods of treatment.
    • Assess reports of suspected abuse; may be required to work on-call; may provide information to law enforcement or district attorneys.
    • Make home visits in connection with casework assignments.
    • Counsel or support clients with complex or specialized needs; provides crisis intervention.
    • Develop and carry out culturally sensitive non-complex to moderate treatment plans for an assigned caseload in conformance with Agency, state, and federal requirements; assist clients and family members to develop strategies to accomplish case plan goals.
    • Refer clients to other staff members or to community resources for direct and intensive services and specialized counseling as necessary; advocate on the clients' behalf for most appropriate services including enabling services.

    For a full description of duties and responsibilities, please review the job description here .

    THE IDEAL CANDIDATE The ideal candidate will be passionate about protecting children from abuse and neglect and be able and willing to work with children and families who have experienced significant trauma or behavioral health challenges. A Social Worker I/II in Child Protective Services is efficient, empathetic, and able to think on their feet and act fast in situations that may be volatile and dangerous. He/she will have prior experience working with children, be knowledgeable in child development and the effects that trauma has on both children and adults, and have a desire to grow within the Agency. The ideal candidate will have strong written and verbal communication skills, is organized and able to work independently as well as on a team. Prior work experience and/or understanding of child welfare protective services is preferred but, not required.

    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
    Human Resources will assess your application to determine if you are minimally qualified using the following recommendations.

    Where college degrees and/or college course credits are required, degrees and college units must be obtained from an accredited college or university. Courses from non-accredited institutions will not be evaluated for this requirement.

    Education & Experience Requirements:

    Social Worker I:

    Equivalent to a bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university in social or behavioral science, human services, psychology, anthropology, sociology, counseling education, gerontology, or a closely related field;

    OR

    Successful completion of thirty (30) college semester units or forty-five (45) quarter units from an accredited college or university, including fifteen (15) semester units or twenty-two and one half (22.5) quarter units in social welfare, social/human services, sociology, or other social or behavioral science

    and

    One (1) year of full-time experience performing duties equivalent to the County's classes of Social Service Aide, Eligibility Specialist II, or Employment and Training Worker II;

    OR

    Three (3) years of full-time experience providing direct client services, such as independent living services or counseling in a group home setting to disadvantaged adults or children in a private or public agency.

    *Examples of acceptable social or behavioral science courses include: anthropology, criminal justice, ethnic studies, human development, human services, psychology, social welfare, and sociology.

    Social Worker II:

    One (1) year of full-time experience performing duties equivalent to the County's class of Social Worker I;

    OR

    Two (2) years of full-time social work case management experience**; and

    Thirty (30) college semester units or forty-five (45) quarter units from an accredited college or university, including fifteen (15) semester units or twenty-two and one half (22.5) quarter units in social welfare, social/human services, sociology, or other social or behavioral science*.

    *Examples of acceptable social or behavioral science courses include: anthropology, criminal justice, ethnic studies, human development, human services, psychology, social welfare, and sociology.

    **Qualifying social work case management includes direct case work management, such as: assessment, evaluation; conducting investigations of abuse, neglect, and exploitation; preparing court reports; responsibility for a long term caseload, monitoring compliance through home visits and other personal contact; collaboration with other agencies and linking clients to resources and programs; development of a case plan, modification of case plans as needed/required; and authority to impose sanctions or implement actions that impact services.

    Licenses and Certifications:
    • Possession of, or ability to obtain and maintain, a valid California or Nevada Driver's License and a satisfactory driving record.

    Click here to view the minimum qualifications for Social Worker I/II, as well as the physical, environmental, and working conditions.

    SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION Apply online by clicking the 'Apply' link at the top of this announcement. When your online application and responses to the required supplemental questions are complete, click 'Accept'.

    If you have any questions regarding this recruitment, contact Nicholas Jetton in Human Resources at nicholas.jetton@edcgov.us.

    RECRUITMENT PROCESS
    A written exam will be utilized to determine an applicant's ranking and placement on the eligibility list. The online examination has been tentatively scheduled for January 7, 2025. If it is determined that you meet the minimum qualifications and are therefore eligible to participate, you will be notified by email at least one week prior to the examination.

    If you have taken this examination within six (6) months prior to the scheduled date of the examination, your score will automatically be transferred to this exam and you are not permitted sit for this examination. If you have taken this examination from greater than six (6) months but within twelve (12) months prior to the scheduled date of the examination, you may elect to transfer that examination score or sit for the examination again; you must contact Human Resources prior to the scheduled exam date to request that your previous score be transferred.

    A transferred examination score does not guarantee passing the current examination administration. Examination pass points are set in accordance with the EEOC Uniform Employee Selection Guidelines.

    For more information on the recruitment process, click here.

    Based on the department's needs, the selection procedures listed above may be modified. All candidates will be notified of any changes in the selection procedures.

    ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
    The County of El Dorado is recruiting applicants for Social Worker I/II. This recruitment will establish a list for the purpose of filling current and future full time, part time, limited term and extra help vacancies for at least three (3) months. If you are interested in the position of Social Worker I/II within any County department, please submit your application.
    We currently have the following vacancies:
    • Three (3) full time vacancies in the Health and Human Services Agency, Social Services located in either Placerville or South Lake Tahoe, CA.


    Click Here for Frequently Asked Questions .

    The County of El Dorado is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

    As required by Internal Revenue Service Publication 1075, individuals in positions that have access to Federal Tax Information (FTI), will be subject to a background investigation and a criminal history check. In addition, individuals hired into positions that have access to FTI will be re-investigated at least once every ten (10) years.

    Many job classifications require pre-employment medical screening. Depending on the job classification, medical screening may include drug testing. A positive test may result in the revocation of an employment offer.

    Not just rustic mining towns and historic sites - Today El Dorado County is a year-round vacation destination overflowing with outdoor adventure, inviting agritourism locations, enriching family activities, and a proud Gold Rush history.

    Escape the traffic and smog because El Dorado County is just:
    • 40 miles to Downtown Sacramento
    • 50 miles to Sacramento International Airport
    • 129 miles to San Francisco

    Here area few of the many activities and events available throughout El Dorado County:
    • Hiking, Camping, Fishing, Boating, and Watersports
    • Skiing and Snowboarding
    • Live Music and Music Festivals
    • Local Craft Breweries and Wineries
    • El Dorado County Fair
    • Placerville Speedway Races
    • Farm to Fork Restaurants
    • Small Business Shops


    Employees that are buying a home in El Dorado County may qualify for down payment assistance. Click here for more information.

    CHECK OUT OUR VIDEO TO LEARN MORE!

    The County of El Dorado is committed to providing a comprehensive, flexible benefits program to meet your needs!

    For your Health and Well-Being:
    • Medical
    • Dental
    • Vision
    • Flexible Spending Accounts - FSA & HSA
    • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
    • Basic Life Insurance
    • Long Term Disability (LTD)
    • Discounts on gym memberships

    For your Financial Future:
    • CalPERSRetirement
    • Deferred Compensation (457) Plans
    • Optional Life Insurance

    For your Work/Life Balance:
    • Paid Holidays
    • Floating Holidays
    • Vacation and sick leave accruals

    To learn more about the benefits offered by the County of El Dorado please visit our website located here.

    Extra help employees are not considered regular employees, therefore do not attain civil service status, and do not receive benefits or paid leaves; however, they do accrue sick leave consistent with the law.

    Closing Date/Time: 1/1/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
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