Social Worker Assistant I

The Position

The current vacancies are in Ukiah.

The list developed from this recruitment will be used for a limited period to fill open and promotional, regular full-time, and part-time positions in a variety of service areas and locations throughout the County, should they occur. Pursuant to current bargaining unit agreements, employees regularly assigned to the coastal region or in Covelo are eligible to receive a 5% assignment premium .

This is the entry level of a paraprofessional classification series which assists social workers in the improvement of family functioning and child and adult services by performing specifically designed tasks, and other work as required.

Incumbents in this class provide assistance to social workers and relieve them of the more routine tasks by performing ongoing assessments of clients in the In-Home Support Services program, instructing parents in developing parenting and household management skills, or performing a variety of the other less complex functions in the child and adult program areas which do not require the skill and training of a social worker.

The Social Worker Assistant series provides an excellent career path for those interested in pursuing a career with the County of Mendocino.

Bilingual English/Spanish encouraged to apply. Se buscan personas bilingües en inglés y español. Para recibir una solicitud en español, llame a Recursos Humanos al 234-6600.

Job Requirements and Minimum Qualifications

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• In adult services, may maintain a caseload of infirmed or incapacitated elderly adults receiving household services, conduct ongoing needs assessments, verify needs by contacting medical and health services providers, present assessments to review committees, complete narrative reports of client condition and services, and make referrals to medical personnel or social workers as needed.
• In child services, may provide direct training and counseling to mentally ill and developmentally disabled parents on parenting and household management skills, instruct them in such things as nutritional meal preparation, budgeting, and household care, monitor medical and psychological care of abused children, supervise visits with parents and children and report observations to social worker, provide emergency child care, and testify in juvenile court hearings.
• In either area, may maintain records and written reports, assist social workers in providing a variety of child and adult social services, provide liaison between clients and professional staff and individuals and groups in the community serviced, and directly assist families to learn and use resources available, with particular attention to medical, legal, and employment services.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

Education and Experience:

1. One year in a public social services agency as a Vocational Assistant, Homemaker, Eligibility Worker, or other class providing direct service to clients on a regular basis.

2. One year of college which has included at least 9 semester units of coursework in social welfare, social/human services, sociology, child development or other behavioral science areas.

* Some positions in this classification may require possession of a valid driver's License.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of:

• Basic principals of human behavior.
• Basic community resources useful to clients served.
• Acceptable housekeeping and homemaking methods and standards.

Ability to:

• Interview others to obtain a variety of information applicable to the provision of social services.
• Communicate and relate to other employees and service providers.
• Understand and accept differences in human behavior resulting from cultural, economic, or other forms of deprivation.
• Effectively instruct physically and mentally handicapped adults in parenting and household skills.
• Prepare written reports.
• Recognize and report specific indication of need for social services.
• While performing the essential functions of this job, the incumbent is regularly required to: walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects; reach with hands and arms; speak and hear; and push, pull, move, or lift above and below the neck objects weighing up to 40 pounds.

Selection Procedure & Other Important Information

Important Application Information:

• It is your responsibility to demonstrate through your application materials how you meet the minimum qualifications of the position/s for which you apply.
• You must complete all sections of the application. A résumé or other information you feel will help us evaluate your qualifications may be attached to your completed application, but will not be accepted in lieu of completing any part of the application. Blank applications that contain only a résumé or those that reference “see résumé” will be rejected as incomplete.
• Check your application before submitting to ensure it is complete and correct; no new or additional information will be accepted after the closing date.
• Inquiry will be made of your former and current employers; please provide the names and telephone numbers of supervisors on your application.
• You must provide the names and contact information of at least three (3) references (not relatives) that have knowledge of your job skills, experience, ability and/or character.
• Application materials are the property of Mendocino County and will not be returned.
• It is your responsibility to keep your NEOGOV profile updated, including any changes to your telephone number or address. Failure to do so may result in missed notification of exams or interviews.
• The exam process listed on this flyer is tentative. Mendocino County reserves the right to make necessary modifications to the examination plan. Such revisions will be in accordance with approved personnel standards. Should a change be made, applicants will be notified.
• The provisions of this job bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract.

Examination Process: All applications will be reviewed with those judged most qualified progressing further in the selection process; incomplete applications will not be considered. The examination process will consist of a written exam (weight 50%) and those who pass the written exam will be invited to participate in a qualifications appraisal panel (oral exam, weight 50%). The written and oral examinations will test the knowledge and abilities described above. A minimum score of 70 must be attained for placement on the employment list.

Special Testing: If you require special testing arrangements to accommodate a disability or religious conviction you must contact Human Resources at 707.234.6600 prior to the test date to make your requirements known. You must provide enough advance notice to allow Human Resources to properly review and evaluate your request .

Special Requirements: Employment in some County departments or positions may require the successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background, which may include fingerprinting, and/or a medical examination, which may include drug screening.

This announcement is a synopsis of duties and requirements of this job. To review the complete classification specification and benefits, please see the HR website. Applications must be submitted to the Human Resources Department by the final filing date.

The County of Mendocino is an Equal Opportunity Employer

This information is a summary of general benefits. Benefits listed in Mendocino County Resolutions or Memorandums of Understanding prevail over this listing. This information is not legally binding, nor does it constitute a Contract.

SALARY
Compensation is based on a five-step salary range, with annual merit-based increases within the salary range.

RETIREMENT
Covered under Social Security and the 1937 act; both employees and the County pay into the retirement fund. For the most current information regarding County Retirement please go to:
https://www.mendocinocounty.org/retirement

HOLIDAYS AND PERSONAL LEAVE
Mendocino County observes 11 paid holidays per year. Employees are granted 24 - 48 hours of personal leave annually, depending upon Bargaining Unit.

VACATION
Accrues at the rate of two weeks per year for three years. Three weeks per year after three years, four weeks after eight years and five weeks after 15 years.

SICK LEAVE
Paid sick leave accrues at the rate of 1.25 days per month, or 15 days per year. Accruals are pro-rated for part-time employees working at least 20 hours per week. Part-time employees working less than 20 hours per week, and extra-help employees receive up to 24 hours (or 3 days) of paid sick leave annually.

MEDICAL, DENTAL, VISION, AND LIFE INSURANCE
The County and the employee share the cost of an employee selected health care plan; enrollment in the plan includes $20,000 Life Insurance.

HEALTH INSURANCE
For the most current information regarding Health Insurance please go to:
http://www.mendocinocounty.org/hr/ehb

EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
For the most current information regarding Employee Assistance please go to:
http://www.mendocinocounty.org/hr/eap

EMPLOYEE WELLNESS PROGRAM
For the most current information regarding Employee Wellness please go to:
http://www.mendocinocounty.org/hr/mcwow

LABOR CONTRACTS
For the complete list of most current labor agreements please go to:
http://www.mendocinocounty.org/hr/labor

Closing Date/Time: 6/16/2024 11:59 PM Pacific

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