Social Worker I/II - HHSA/Self-Sufficiency Services Division (Bilingual Spanish Preferred)

The Napa Valley

Napa County is home to 140,000 residents who share a strong sense of community and a legacy of preserving and protecting our rich agricultural heritage.

Located in the heart of California's preeminent wine region, the Napa Valley is also part of the dynamic San Francisco Bay Metropolitan Area. With its sunny Mediterranean climate and proximity to the mountains and ocean, the Valley offers residents easy access to virtually unlimited shopping, dining, cultural and recreational opportunities.

The Napa Valley's strategic location, natural and cultural resources, history of responsible land use planning and attractive quality of life provide the ideal mix of small town living and big city amenities.

Napa County as an Employer

As an organization, Napa County is dedicated to improving the lives of our citizens and reflecting the best of the community's values: Respect, Accountability, Dedication, Integrity and Innovation. Learn more HERE .

The Position

The Social Worker I/II will provide case management and housing stability services to a case load of families and individuals participating in housing programs administered by the Self Sufficiency Services Division. The incumbent will be responsible for developing housing search and case management plans that will assist participants experiencing housing instability and homelessness in reducing barriers to housing and self-sufficiency, and assist them in obtaining and maintaining permanent housing. Case management efforts will include conducting landlord outreach, meeting with participants in the community and in the office, conducting home visits, attending multi-disciplinary team meetings and case conferences, meeting with community partners to deliver collaborative case management, making referrals to HHSA and other social services providers, providing transportation to clients to attend necessary appointments and meetings with landlords, processing rental assistance payments, and determining program eligibility. The incumbent will be expected to provide housing readiness and housing stability education in the form of 1:1 meetings, group sessions, and workshops. The housing team provides services utilizing a collaborative approach to deliver services to participants that are both holistic and comprehensive in nature to address and mitigate barriers to ensure participants’ continued success.

This recruitment is being conducted to fill 1 (one) full-time vacancy which may be filled at either level depending on qualifications. The list established by this recruitment may also be used to fill future full-time, part-time, limited term, and extra help vacancies for up to one year. It may be preferred that some vacancies are filled with candidates who are bilingual Spanish, based on the needs of the division.

Position Requirements

Experience and Education:
Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills, and abilities would be:

SOCIAL WORKER I ($37.85 - $45.04/hour)

Experience:

OPTION I: One (1) year of experience comparable to that of an Eligibility Worker II.

OPTION II: Three (3) years of experience comparable to Vocational Assistant.

OPTION III: Two (2) years of experience comparable to a Homemaker.

OPTION IV: Two (2) years of experience comparable to a level II clerical class.

OPTION V: One (1) year of social work casework experience in a public or private social services agency.

AND

Education: Successful completion of 30 college semester units in social welfare, sociology, social/human services or other behavioral science.

SOCIAL WORKER II ($41.55 - 49.36/hour)

Experience:

OPTION I: One (1) year of experience comparable to a Social Worker I.

OPTION II: One (1) year of social work casework experience.

AND

Education: Equivalent to graduation from college including 30 units in social welfare, social/human services, sociology, or other behavioral sciences.

OR

OPTION III:

Experience: Two (2) years of social work casework experience .

AND

Education: Equivalent to graduation from college including completion of 30 college semester units in social welfare, social/human services, sociology or other behavioral science.

License or Certificate: *
A valid California Driver's License while employed.

*Any license, certification, or registration required for this position shall be maintained (i.e. active and in good standing) at all times during employment with Napa County. For continued employment with Napa County, you must maintain such license, certification, or registration to meet the minimum qualifications of this position.

The Recruitment Process

Application Deadline 5:00pm PDT
MAY 3, 2024 Application Screening
Starting on May 6, 2024 Supplemental Question Scoring
By May 10, 2024.
Supplemental questions will be scored by subject matter experts. The most qualified applicants from the scoring of the supplemental questions will be invited for an Oral Panel Interview.
Oral Panel Interview
Tentatively scheduled for the week of May 27, 2024.
Establish Eligible List
By the week of June 3, 2024. The most qualified candidates from the interview process will be placed on the eligibility list and may be considered to fill positions for up to one year.

The Human Resources Department reserves the right to change the recruitment process at any time.

Example of Duties

View the full job description including the example of duties for Social Worker I HERE and Social Worker II HERE.

Napa County employees automatically become Disaster Service Workers. This means that when Napa County experiences emergencies (earthquake, wildfire, power outage, etc.) you may be asked to pivot from your regular duties to provide critical services to those affected by the emergency (CA Govt Code § 3102).

Benefits
Learn more about the benefits package for this position HERE .

ADA Accommodation
Applicants requiring accommodation during the application and/or selection process pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities (ADA) Act should contact County of Napa Human Resources at (707) 253-4303.

Napa County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. HERE

PUBLIC SERVICES EMPLOYEES BENEFITS INFORMATION

SALARY -
Salaries are based on a five-step range. Appointments are usually made at the beginning step with advances occurring at six months and the completion of each year thereafter. Salary rates are reviewed annually.

ADDITIONAL BENEFITS INFO -
Click here for additional benefits information forPublic ServicesEmployees:
https://www.countyofnapa.org/DocumentCenter/View/25886/Benefits-Summary---Public-Service-Employee-PSE

THESE BENEFITS DO NOT APPLY TO EXTRA HELP POSITIONS

EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION

PHYSICAL STANDARDS -
Certain designated County positions require a candidate to pass a physical examination prior to appointment. Offers of employment are conditional upon successful completion of this examination.

FINGERPRINTING -
All employees hired into allocated positions or extra help positions will be fingerprinted.

SELECTION PROCESS -

FOR POSITIONS IN THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS AND THE PROBATION DEPARTMENT - The selection process will include an oral board interview, psychological assessment, background investigation, and a pre-employment physical exam.

Closing Date/Time: 5/3/2024 5:00 PM Pacific

5/3/2024 5:00 PM Pacific

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