SOCIAL WORKER 1 - UNDERFILL FOR SOCIAL WORKER 2 - Requisition ID: 11532
Recruitment Type: Open Competitive
Posting Close Date: N/A
Geographical Location: Pahrump
Department:DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Division: DHHS - WELFARE AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES
Business Unit: HR-WELFARE FIELD SERVICES
Work Type:PERMANENT
*Pay Grade: GRADE 32
Salary Range: $46,499.76 - $68,632.56
Full-Time/Part-Time: Full Time
Recruiter: ANA MARIA ORNELLAS
Phone: 775 684-0151
Email: aornellas@admin.nv.gov
Position Description
Social Workers are licensed professionals who provide case management services to children, families, the elderly, and other individuals within local communities and institutions. Case management is defined as the process by which an individual's needs are identified and the social, habilitative, and medical services designed to meet those needs are located, coordinated, and monitored. Positions in this series may specialize in one service area or may work in several areas as a generalist, depending upon the needs of the community and the mission of the agency to which assigned.Under close supervision, incumbents at this level function in a trainee capacity, learning to determine the social service needs of clients, develop appropriate solutions and case plans, and provide ongoing case management services. This is the entry-level to the Social Worker series. Progression may occur to the journey level upon satisfactory completion of the required training period, and with the recommendation of the appointing authority.
This position is a Social Worker 1 underfilling for a Social Worker 2. The Division of Welfare and Supportive Services (DWSS) employs licensed social workers who have a passion for helping Nevadans reach their highest level of self-reliance. DWSS social workers provide personalized case management to TANF recipients assisting to overcome significant barriers including domestic violence, mental health, substance abuse, physical disability, learning disability, housing and homelessness, child behavioral issues, CPS involvement, legal issues, parenting skills, and pregnant and parenting teens. DWSS social workers are responsible for conducting psycho-social assessments, developing personal responsibility plans, conducting home visits, transporting clients to appointments, case management, and monitoring client progress, client advocacy, crisis intervention, developing knowledge of community resources, and establishing relationships with community partners.
To see full Class Specificationsvisit: http://hr.nv.gov/Resources/ClassSpecs/Class_Specifications-12_0/
Minimum Qualifications
Licensure or provisional licensure as a Social Worker, Clinical Social Worker, Independent Social Worker, or Associate in Social Work.
The Examination
Application Evaluation Exam
- The exam will consist of an application and resume evaluation. It is essential that applications/resumes include detailed information with time frames regarding education and experience. The most qualified applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for interview. The hiring agency may require specific skills related testing as part of the interviewing process.
Special Requirements
- Licensure or provisional licensure by the State of Nevada Board of Examiners for Social Workers as a Social Worker, Clinical Social Worker, Independent Social Worker, or Associate in Social Work is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of employment.
- A valid driver's license is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment.
- A pre-employment criminal history check and fingerprint is required. Person's offered employment in this position will be required to pay for the fingerprinting.
This recruitment may close at any time based on the number of applications received. Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
*The salary range indicated in this announcement is based on the Employee/Employer retirement compensation schedule. An employer-only option is available at a reduced salary range.
The State of Nevada is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action in recruitment of its employees and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages.
Nearest Major Market: Las Vegas
