Definition & Distinguishing CharacteristicsThe County of Colusa is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Social Services Assistant to make a meaningful impact in our community. In this rewarding role, you will complete narrative reports regarding client conditions and the services provided or recommended, while entering data into our automated system to maintain accurate records. You will make referrals to medical personnel or social workers as needed and supervise visits between parents and children, reporting observations to social workers. Additionally, you will transport or accompany clients to appointments, assist Social Workers in delivering a variety of child and adult social services, and act as a liaison between clients and professional staff. You will also help families navigate and utilize community resources, particularly in medical, legal, and employment services, while maintaining records of your work and performing related duties as assigned. If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and help empower individuals and families, then you have come to the right place!
Could the Colusa County Department of Health and Human Services be the place for you? We are the largest Department in the County, with over 80 staff. Our agency works with Colusa County residents in administering social services programs including Cal Works, Cal-Fresh, Medi-Cal, In-home Supportive Services (IHSS), Adult and Children’s Services, Public Health and Housing. We have a strong leadership team who provide ongoing support for daily operations and assist our employees in reaching their full potential. Check out the job description pages
HERE. What's this Job All About? The Social Services Assistant provides support to the agency by providing direct services such as translation services, transporting clients, assisting in paperwork completion, reception coverage, and other duties as assigned. Applicants who are bilingual in English and Spanish are strongly encouraged to apply.
At the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), we work a 37.5 full-time work week, with the option of a flex-schedule. This allows our staff to find a work-life balance that best fits their needs.
Culture is at Our Core
Working for Colusa County offers a unique work lifestyle that blends professional fulfillment with the tranquility of working in a rural and beautiful environment. Our county agencies take pride in our ability to work as a team. We have a collaborative and positive work environment where everyone has something to contribute, and everyone matters! Our staff enjoy coming to work, where every day is different, and they have the opportunity to impact members of our community by providing excellent customer service and access to available services.
How do we make a difference?
Department of Health & Human Services employees are dedicated to serving Colusa County residents by offering services that improve their health, promote their well-being, and help them become productive and independent contributors to our community.
What are the benefits? - A beautiful, safe community in which to work and serve.
- A caring, empathetic, & fun work family that you will be welcomed into.
- A job with WORK-LIFE BALANCE
- Competitive salary commensurate with education & experience
- A LIFETIME PAYCHECK (3% @ 60 for Classic Members and 2% @ 62 for New Members) - As long as you work for 5 years and vest in the CalPERS system, you will receive a retirement paycheck for the rest of your life.
- Amazing health care BENEFITS at NO COST to you - Unless you choose a premium health care plan.
- Authentically kind and engaged leadership who truly enjoy developing staff.
- 457 Deferred Compensation.
- PAID vacation, PAID holidays (13), and PAID leave if you get sick.
- Vacation Parity - Previous service with a public agency counts towards vacation accrual at Colusa County. A public agency includes cities, counties, districts, military and similar entities. To learn more about vacation parity please see our benefit summary.
COME WORK FOR THE COUNTY OF COLUSA: WE’RE WAITING FOR YOU! Supervision & Examples of DutiesIncumbents in the Social Service Aide classification receive supervision from a Social Worker Supervisor or another higher-level supervisor or manager.
QualificationsAny combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Equivalent to completion of two (2) years of college, including fifteen (15) semester units in social welfare social/human service, sociology, or other social or behavioral science*.
OR Two (2) years of full-time experience comparable to the Homemaker or Vocational Assistant classification
OR Two (2) years of full-time experience in a public or private Social Services agency providing services to disadvantaged adults or children
*Examples of social or behavioral science courses include: anthropology, criminal justice, economics, education, ethnic studies, history, human development, law, nursing, nutrition, philosophy, political science, psychology, public health, religion, social welfare, sociology, welfare, women's studies.
Supplemental InformationThe salary range consists of 15 steps. Steps 1-6 are annual merit steps with approximately 5% difference between each step, based on successful performance. Steps 7-15 are additional merit steps, requiring 2 years of satisfactory performance at the previous step. Steps 7-14 provide 2.5% increases, while Step 15 offers a 5% increase. The final salary offered will depend on the applicant's experience and qualifications, ranging from steps 1 to 15.Colusa County offers an excellent benefit package. For a summary of benefits, please click here:
2024 Benefit Summary Closing Date/Time: 10/3/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
