Salary : $37,315.20 – $46,488.00 Annually
Location : Yreka, CA
Job Type: Permanent Full Time
Job Number: 2023-01299
Department: HHSA – SOCIAL SERVICES
Division: Social Services
Opening Date: 09/28/2023
Closing Date: 10/15/2023 11:59 PM Pacific
Description
The County of Siskiyou is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer
We welcome applicants of any race, religion, or ancestry.
For exact salary information please refer to the current salary schedule,
Interviews will be held: October 23, 2023.
If selected, you will receive an email invitation to schedule a time.
DEFINITION
Under general supervision, to provide paraprofessional and treatment support services for County Human Services clients in an assigned program or service area; to provide counseling and educational services under appropriate guidance; to develop and facilitate client services and case management plans, and to do related work as required.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
Incumbents in this class provide assistance to social workers by performing a variety of less complex functions in the child and adult program areas which do not require the skill and training of a social worker, including managing data base systems, communicating directly and in writing with clients and children, assisting social workers in their compliance with legal responsibilities, and instructing parents in developing parenting and household management skills.
REPORTS TO
Human Services Program Manager and/or Human Services Supervisor.
CLASSIFICATIONS SUPERVISED
None.
Examples of Duties
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Meets with individuals, families, and groups to provide a variety of case management and support services related to the program or service area to which assigned. In Childrens Services, may assist social workers in meeting court responsibilities; supervise visits between parents and children; report observations to the social worker; provide emergency child care; under supervision, monitor the medical or psychological care of abused children; coach emotionally disturbed or substance-abusing parents on parenting and household management skills; instruct parents or caregivers in such things as nutritional meal preparation, budgeting, and household care. In Adult Services, may assist in maintaining a caseload of frail elderly or incapacitated adults receiving In Home Supportive Services; assist social workers in conducting ongoing needs assessments; verify needs by contacting medical and health services providers; present assessments to review committees; complete narrative reports of client conditions and services; and make referrals to medical personnel or social workers as needed. In either area, may assist social workers in ongoing risk assessment; maintain records, written reports, and data base systems; determine program eligibility; provide liaison between clients and professional staff and individuals and groups in the community served; and directly assist families to learn about and use resources available including medical, legal, andemployment services; visit clients in their own homes; transport children and/or adults in County cars; maintain records of services provided as required by state and federal regulations, Juvenile Court order, or department policies; work with individuals and/or families to facilitate access and use of community resources as directed by social work staff; work cooperatively with clients, families of clients, and professional staff from all public and private agencies.
Knowledge of:
- Basic computer programs and applications.
- Basic principals of human behavior and development.
- Community resources useful to clients served.
- Acceptable housekeeping, homemaking, and parenting methods and standards.
- Modern office techniques.
- State, federal and local laws, regulations, and requirements for the provision of services to adults and children, including reporting mandates and requirement to maintain confidentiality.
Desired Skills:
- Interview clients to obtain a variety of information applicable to the provision of services.
- Communicate and relate to service providers, community partners, and other employees.
- Handle stress and unusual client behavior, including hostile clients and threatening situations.
- Understand and accept cultural, socio-economic, and lifestyle differences.
- Effectively instruct and coach parents and caregivers in parenting and household skills. Prepare clear, concise, grammatically correct written reports.
- Recognize and report specific indications of risk or need for services.
- Learn, apply, and explain federal and state laws, rules, and regulations pertaining to services to adults and children.
- Develop and maintain cooperative, constructive relationships with clients, families of clients, members of professional disciplines, social, and health agencies, and other staff.
- Learn to develop and implement client case management services.
- Maintain confidentiality of case information.
- Effectively counsel clients, children, and families.
- Recognize a potential crisis and deliver crisis intervention services.
- Learn warning signs of abuse and communicate them clearly and promptly to appropriate social work staff.
- Effectively represent the County Human Services Department with the public, community organizations, other county staff, and other government agencies.
Typical Qualifications
Training and Experience:
Any combination of training or experience that would provide the knowledge and skills to successfully perform the listed duties is qualifying. A typical way, but not required, to obtain the required knowledge and skills would be:
1. One year of paid or unpaid work experience in a public or private social service, health, or education-related agency providing direct services to children, families, the elderly, or persons with disabilities.
2. One year of college which has included at least nine (9) semester units of course work in social work, social/human services, sociology, gerontology, child development, or related behavioral science.
Special Requirements:
Possession of, or ability to obtain an appropriate and valid drivers license.
Supplemental Information
TYPICAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Sit for extended periods; frequently stand and walk; normal manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination; lift and move objects weighing up to 40 pounds; corrected hearing and vision to normal range; verbal communication; use of office equipment, including computer, telephone, calculator, copiers, and FAX. Drive long distances in all types of weather conditions and greater than 250 miles in one day.
TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS
Work is performed in office, clinic, or community environments; work is performed with people who may exhibit unstable and potentially violent behavior; continuous contact with other staff and the public.
NOTE:
Various bargaining units may have benefits that alter from this general summary. This summary of benefits is not a binding document and is provided as a courtesy. Refer to labor agreements (MOUs) for specific benefit information.
THESE BENEFITS DO NOT APPLY TO EXTRA HELP EMPLOYEES
Holidays:
12 paid holidays (96 hours) per year, plus 3 floating holidays
Vacation:
Two (2) weeks per year during the first five (5) years of service;
Three (3) weeks a year – five (5)- ten (10) years of service;
Four (4) weeks a year – Ten (10) plus years of service;.
Note – accrued vacation leave may not be used until after six months of employment.
Sick Leave:
Sick leave shall accrue from the date of initial employment at the rate of 3.7 hours per pay period (which is equivalent to 96 hours per years) for regular full-time employees with no maximum accrual. Unused sick leave may be converted to PERS service credit upon retirement.
Health Plan:
Siskiyou County contracts with CalPERS for medical insurance.
Effective 10/01/2022, the County will contribute 100% of the Region 1 CalPERS Gold health plan.
Effective 1/01/2023, the County will contribute 95% of the Region 1 CalPERS Gold health plan.
Effective 1/01/2024, the County will contribute 90% of the Region 1 CalPERS Gold health plan.
Effective 1/01/2025, the County will contribute 85% of the Region 1 CalPERS Gold health plan.
Dental Plan:
Effective 1/01/2023 the County contributes 95% of the dental premium.
Effective 1/01/2024 the County contributes 90% of the dental premium.
Effective 1/01/2025 the County contributes 85% of the dental premium.
Vision Plan:
Effective November 2022 the County provides vision insurance for employees and their
dependents.
Life Insurance:
The County will maintain life insurance for $50,000.
Retirement:
The County is in the Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS) coordinated with Social Security.
- 2% at 55 years of age and single highest year calculation for final compensation (generally for employees hired prior to 11/02/12)
- 2% at 60 years of age and highest three year average for final compensation (generally for employees hired between 11/02/12 – 12/31/12)
- 2% at 62 years of age and highest three year average final compensation (generally for employees hired on or after 1/01/13)
Member contribution:
Employees hired prior to November 2, 2012, pay the required seven percent (7.0%) member contribution, on a pre-tax basis.
Employees hired after November 1, 2012, who are not classified as a new member pay the required seven percent (7.0%) member contribution, on a pre-tax basis.
Employees hired after December 31, 2012, who are classified as a new member will
pay one half of the total normal cost as determined annually by CalPERS on a pre-tax basis.
Miscellaneous:
• Deferred Compensation plans available through specified companies.
• IRC Section 125 plan available for pre-tax payroll deductions for contributions towards un-reimbursed medical expenses and dependent care.
SISKIYOU COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Any information on this page or links is subject to change without notice.
Siskiyou County Personnel
1312 Fairlane Road, Suite 1
Yreka CA 96097
(530) 842-8005
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