SOCIAL WORK SPECIALIST

Salary: $30.57 – $47.42 Hourly

Location : Clark County – Las Vegas, NV

Job Type: PERMANENT

Job Number: 23818

Department: Social Services

Opening Date: 06/06/2023

Closing Date: 7/5/2023 5:01 PM Pacific

ABOUT THE POSITION
The Clark County Social Services Department is seeking qualified candidates to apply for the Social Work Specialist position. This position performs difficult, complex and sensitive professional level casework in various social service programs requiring a specialized programmatic or technical knowledge. Specified positions may function in a lead capacity, providing training, assigning and monitoring work, and assuming other lead duties. This is a specialist class, requiring an independence of action and a programmatic knowledge not required of other experienced professional Social Workers.

This examination will establish an Open Competitive Eligibility list to fill current and/or future vacancies that may occur within the next six (6) months or may be extended as needed by Human Resources.

Human Resources reserves the right to call only the most qualified applicants to the selection process.

Some positions may be used to fill term Limited-Permanent positions. The selected candidates will be hired for a special project or duties of a limited duration and be required to sign a term of employment letter specifying condition and exact dates of employment. The successful candidates will be eligible for benefits during the duration of employment.

Some positions may be Grant Funded. Grant Funded positions are subject to continuation based on availability of grant funds and the employee will be terminated without right of appeal when such funds are no longer available.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Education and Experience: Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or a field related to the work AND three (3) years of full-time professional level casework experience in a social service agency. Possession of an advanced degree in social work may be substituted for one of the years of experience outlined above.

Licensing and Certification: Must possess a valid Nevada Class C Driver’s License at time of appointment. Must possess a valid license as a Social Worker in the State of Nevada.

Background Investigation: Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation. Periodically after employment background investigations may be conducted.

Pre-Employment Drug Testing: Employment is contingent upon the results of a pre-employment drug examination.

Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the “Education” and “Work Experience” sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write “see attached resume” on your application.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
Provides casework services independently to individuals in remote locations; handles complex cases and/or referrals from other agencies or services, often in emergency circumstances. Provides lead direction, training, and work review to a workgroup/unit. Organizes and assigns work, sets priorities and follows up to ensure completion on a project or unit basis. Coordinates and conducts licensing inspections for various care facilities for families and individuals to ensure that such facilities comply with County codes and requirements. Conducts casework interviews with clients, family members, service providers, employers and other to obtain information for formulating program/service eligibility and case status. Identifies social, economic and physical needs of clients; assesses client’s support systems, available community resources and other factors to develop an appropriate service plan. Utilizes agency guidelines and state and federal regulations to determine/confirm eligibility for programs and services. Refers clients to appropriate community medical, emotional, economic and social support organizations; advocates for or assists the client in obtaining such services. Provides basic intervention and client and family counseling as required. Prepares complete and accurate case notes; writes correspondence, reports and other written materials; may prepare statistical reports and summaries. Explains agency and program rules, regulations and procedures; assists clients in completing required forms and in gathering necessary documentation. Confers with other departmental professional and supervisors regarding cases and scheduling and to coordinate activities; participates in-service training. Contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the unit’s service to its customers by offering suggestions and directing or participating as an active member of a work team. Uses standard office equipment, including a computer, in the course of the work; drives a personal or County motor vehicle to attend meetings and make site visits.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Mobility to work in a typical office setting, use standard office equipment, and to drive a motor vehicle in order to attend meetings or visit client homes; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the telephone. Accommodation may be made for some of these physical demands for otherwise qualified individuals who require and request such accommodation.

Come Make a Difference and Join the Clark County Family where we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

Flexible Schedules including 4/10 options
More Money in Your Pocket
- 100% Employer Paid Defined Benefit Retirement
- No Social Security Deduction
- No State Income Taxes
Two Employer Sponsored Health Plans Offered – Choice of PPO or EPO (hybrid of HMO)
- – Employer pays 90% of premium
  - Pharmacy Benefits (30, 90-day retail or mail order fills)
  - 24/7 Telephone Advice Nurse – no employee cost
  - Teledoc, Doctoroo, and Dispatch Health
Retiree insurance – eligible after 5 years of service
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance – Employer Paid
AD&D – Employer Paid
Long Term Disability – Employer Paid
Generous Leave Accruals that include:
- 12 Paid Holidays including a Floating Birthday Holiday
- Paid Vacation Leave
- Paid Sick Leave
- Holiday Leave
Other leave options
- Catastrophic Leave
- Parental Leave – Up to 90 days
Wide Variety of Voluntary Benefits that include
- Guardian – Accident, Cancer, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, and Short-Term Disability Insurance.
- Trustmark – Permanent Life Insurance benefits and long-term care.
- Sunlife Financial – Basic and Voluntary Life Insurance, AD&D, and long-term disability insurance
- TASC – Flexible Spending Account – FSA & Dependent Day Care Debit Card Available
- Morgan Stanley – Deferred Compensation Plan
Employee Assistance Program
Onsite Fitness Center – $12/month

*Benefits vary and are subject to change depending on assignment, hiring organization and bargaining unit.

The following questions 1-9 will be used to assist in determining if candidates meet the minimum qualifications.
Which describes your highest level of education?

Some High School
High School Diploma or GED
Trade School or Technical Degree
Some College (1-29 semester credits)
Some College (30-59 semester credits)
Some College (60-89 semester credits)
Some College (90-120+ semester credits)
Associates Degree
Bachelor’s Degree
Master’s Degree or higher
None of the above

Please indicate the major of your degree.

Social Work
Other
Not Applicable

If you indicated “Other” in Question 2, please list what major your degree was in. If this does not apply, type N/A.

Indicate your full-time professional experience providing casework in a social service agency.

No Experience
Less than 2 years
2 to 3 years
3 to 4 years
4 to 5 years
More than 5 years

Please list the employer(s) on your application where your experience was obtained in question 4. Type N/A if you have no related experience. See Template Below.
Employer Name:
Job Title:
Hours Worked Per Week:
Dates of Employment:

Do you currently possess a valid Social Worker License in the State of Nevada? If you do not, please type N/A.

Please provide the licensure number and state licensed, if you answered yes to question 6.

If you currently possess a valid Social Work License in the state of NV? Please attach a copy of your Social Work License.

A copy of my Social Work License with the State of Nevada is attached
I do not have a Social Work License with the State of Nevada

Do you currently hold a valid driver’s license?

Yes, I currently hold a valid Nevada driver’s license
Yes, I currently hold a valid driver’s license from another state.
No, I do not currently hold a valid driver’s license.

The following skills assessment is a self-assessment used to evaluate an applicant’s training and experience.
I understand that:
A) Part-time experience must be prorated and credited as half of full-time experience (i.e., if you performed the task for two years in a part-time position, 20 hours per week, you can only credit yourself with one year of experience in that area)
B) The education, knowledge, and experience levels indicated by my skills assessment responses must be supported and clearly documented in the “Education” and “Work Experience” sections of my application;
C) Any falsification or misrepresentation of the information listed on the employment application or skills assessment may result in removal from the eligibility list or rescinding a job offer;
D) Responses to assessment questions that are not supported and clearly documented in the “Education” and “Work Experience” sections on the application may result in question scores being adjusted to receive zero points;
E) Assessment scores may be used to consider applicants for the selection process;
F) I further understand that since exam scores will be automatically generated based on the applicant’s response to each item in the assessment, score appeals will not be allowed for this recruitment.

I have read and understand the above information regarding the completion of the following skills assessment questions. I further understand that this recruitment includes a skills assessment and that the answers I provide must be consistent with the “education” and “work history” sections detailed on my application and that scoring appeals will not be allowed for this recruitment.

Indicate your full-time professional experience performing social work duties in a public welfare setting, which includes conducting interviews with clients, family members, service providers, employers, and others to determine the social, economic and physical needs of a client.

No Experience
Less than 2 years
2 to 3 years
3 to 4 years
4 to 5 years
More than 5 years

Indicate your full-time professional experience performing difficult, complex and sensitive level casework in a public welfare or social service setting.

No Experience
Less than 2 years
2 to 3 years
3 to 4 years
4 to 5 years
More than 5 years

Indicate your full-time professional experience overseeing a contracted agency site visit process.

No Experience
Less than 2 years
2 to 3 years
3 to 4 years
4 to 5 years
More than 5 years

Indicate your full-time professional experience functioning in a lead capacity, providing training, assigning and monitoring work, and assuming other lead duties.

No Experience
Less than 2 years
2 to 3 years
3 to 4 years
4 to 5 years
More than 5 years

Indicate your full-time professional experience interpreting, applying and explaining complex laws, codes, regulations and procedures.

No Experience
Less than 2 years
2 to 3 years
3 to 4 years
4 to 5 years
More than 5 years

Please list the employer(s) on your application where your experience was obtained in questions 11-15. Type N/A if you have no related experience. See Template Below.

Employer Name:
Job Title:
Hours Worked Per Week:
Dates of Employment:

Indicate your full-time professional experience performing case management outreach, including home visits, in the community.

No Experience
Less than 2 years
2 to 3 years
3 to 4 years
4 to 5 years
More than 5 years

Indicate your full-time professional experience working with those experiencing homelessness, persons with disabilities, minorities, elderly and chronic welfare recipients.

No Experience
Less than 2 years
2 to 3 years
3 to 4 years
4 to 5 years
More than 5 years

Indicate your full-time professional experience working with homeless or precariously housed individuals/families that have substance, physical or behavioral health challenges.

None
Less than 2 years
2 to 3 years
3 to 5 years
More than 5 years

Indicate your full-time professional experience managing oversight of safety and risk assessment, treatment plans, quality assurance, case management, case planning and provision of wrap around services to families.

No Experience
Less than 2 years
2 to 3 years
3 to 4 years
4 to 5 years
More than 5 years

Indicate your full-time professional experience assisting clients in obtaining social security benefits (SSI and SSDI).

No Experience
Less than 2 years
2 to 3 years
3 to 4 years
4 to 5 years
More than 5 years

Indicate your full-time professional experience providing clients access resources for medical, housing, financial and mental health needs.

No Experience
Less than 2 years
2 to 3 years
3 to 4 years
4 to 5 years
More than 5 years

Please list the employer(s) on your application where your experience was obtained in questions 17-22. Type N/A if you have no related experience. See Template Below.

Employer Name:
Job Title:
Hours Worked Per Week:
Dates of Employment:

Indicate your full-time professional experience assessing clients from a strengths-based model.

No Experience
Less than 2 years
2 to 3 years
3 to 4 years
4 to 5 years
More than 5 years

Indicate your full-time professional experience providing discharge planning from an acute care hospital.

No Experience
Less than 2 years
2 to 3 years
3 to 4 years
4 to 5 years
More than 5 years

Please list the employer(s) on your application where your experience was obtained in questions 24-25. Type N/A if you have no related experience. See Template Below.

Employer Name:
Job Title:
Hours Worked Per Week:
Dates of Employment:

Please indicate from the list below the statement that best describes your Spanish bilingual ability.

I am not bilingual in Spanish
I have a good comprehension of Spanish
I speak Spanish fluently
I read and write Spanish at a proficient level
I read, write, and speak Spanish fluently

Please indicate which of the following public sector departments you have experience working in. Select all that apply.

Child Support
District Attorney
Family Services
Health and Human Services
Juvenile Justice
Public Defender
Public Guardian
Social Services
State Welfare Agency
None of the Above

Some positions may be used to fill term Limited-Permanent positions. This means that the selected candidates will be hired for a special project and/or duties of a limited duration and will be required to sign a term of employment letter specifying condition(s) and exact dates of employment. The successful candidates will be eligible for benefits during the duration of employment.

I am willing to be considered for a Limited-Permanent position as described above.
I would not like to be considered for a Limited-Permanent position.

I am willing to be considered for a Grant-Funded position as described above.
I would not like to be considered for a Grant-Funded position.

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