Crisis Service Worker

This recruitment will establish an employment list to fill current and any future vacancies The anticipated life of the employment list is six months. If interested in employment for this position for current or future vacancies, please submit an online application for consideration.

Current vacancy is with the Health & Human Services Agency located in Visalia. The anticipated life of the list is six months.

Typical Duties

• Provide direct field-based, telehealth (telephone or video), and office-based crisis evaluation, support, de-escalation, and safety-planning to those experiencing, or at risk of experiencing, a Behavioral Health related crisis.

• Provide comprehensive rehabilitative skill-building services to high-risk clients with a focus on crisis prevention, de-escalation, and safety-planning for individuals, and as needed as clinically appropriate, in a group setting and/or involving support persons.
• Manage a caseload as a secondary coordinator for those at high risk.
• Meet with clients primarily at the location where they are experiencing a crisis or need support to prevent a Behavioral Health crisis, which may include but is not limited to a client’s home, school, or workplace, in the community, at clinics, hospitals, as client is leaving correctional facilities, other treatment facilities, and unhoused habitations.
• Assist with use of screening and assessment tools at the paraprofessional level to identify biopsychosocial determinants of health impacting the client’s health and general mental well-being.

For a full list of duties for this position, please click here .

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum qualifications are used as a guide for establishing the education, training, experience, special skills and/or license which are required and equivalent to the following.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in social work or closely related field.

Education Equivalency:

• Caseload management experience equivalent to the level of a Social Services Worker III may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis.

Knowledge of:

• Social aspects and characteristics of mental and emotional disturbances and substance abuse.
• Dynamics of child abuse and neglect.
• Interviewing and counseling methods and techniques.
• Community resources available to assist clients.
• Components of safety plans and their development and implementation.

Skill/Ability to:

• Work and communicate effectively with people of various education and socioeconomic backgrounds by respecting beliefs, interpersonal styles and behaviors of both clients and co-workers.
• Operate contemporary office equipment inclusive of computer, keyboard, and all applicable electronic equipment.
• Complete multiple priority projects with strict deadlines.
• Maintain confidentiality of client information. Assess and make referrals concerning family situations involving suspected neglect or child abuse.
• Read, interpret, and explain rules, regulations, policies, and procedures about social service programs.

License or Certificate:

• Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid California driver's license.

DESIRABLE EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS

Knowledge of:

• Youth and adult developmental stages and disabilities or dysfunction.
• Trauma-informed care.
• Culturally responsive care.
• Administering Naloxone.

Additional Information

Conditions of Employment

Candidates selected will be required to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening. Additionally, a background investigation may also be conducted, which may include a re-investigation every 10 years for some positions. An Employment Eligibility Verification using E-Verify may be required on the first day of employment for some positions. Some job classes may also require a physical exam.

College Cost Reduction Access Act

This may be a qualifying position for student loan forgiveness through the College Cost Reduction and Access Act (CCRAA). Only student loan payments made after October 1, 2007 and in a qualified repayment plan are eligible. For more information you are encouraged to speak with your student loan servicer or visit: https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Bargaining Unit 4

The information listed is a general summary of benefits. These provisions do not constitute an expressed or implied contract and are subject to change.

Benefit Amount: An annual benefit amount is provided and may be applied towards health insurance premiums (medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability). This benefit is pro-rated and paid on a pay period basis (24 pay periods).

Health Insurance: A choice of PPO and HMO medical plans which include PPO and HMO dental plans and include dental and vision coverage. Dependent coverage is available. Providers include Anthem Blue Cross, Kaiser Permanente, Delta Dental, and Vision Services Plan (VSP).

Retirement: The retirement plan is a defined benefit plan administered pursuant to the 1937 Act County Employees Retirement Act and integrated with Social Security. In addition to ordinary retirement benefits, the plan provides disability and death benefits. Retirement contributions are made by both the County and the employee. The County has reciprocity with the State of California, contracting PERS agencies, and all County 1937 Act Retirement Systems.

Paid Holiday Leave: 12 set days and 1 personal holiday.

Vacation Accrual:
2 weeks per year (0-3 years of service)
3 weeks per year (3-7 years of service)
4 weeks per year (7-11 years of service)
5 weeks per year (11+ years of service)
Limit of 300 hours.

Sick Leave Accrual: 12 days per year with unlimited accumulation, 60 hours of which may be used toward family sick leave.

Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D: $10,000; Provided by Standard Insurance Company.

Disability Insurance: Employees are covered by State Disability Insurance. The premium is paid by the employee.

Deferred Compensation: A voluntary deferred compensation plan is available.

To view more detailed descriptions of Tulare County's benefits, please view the Benefits section of our Web site at https://tularecounty.ca.gov/hrd/benefits-wellness/health-plans-active-employees/

The Provisions Of This Bulletin Do Not Constitute An Expressed Or Implied Contract And Are Subject To Change.

Closing Date/Time: 10/24/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

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• County of Tulare - HR&D

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