Salary: $3,386.00 – $4,120.00 Monthly
Location : County of Imperial, CA
Job Type: Limited Term
Job Number: 202300305
Department: Social Services – Family Justice Ctr Prgr. 1928001
Opening Date: 06/02/2023
Closing Date: 6/16/2023 5:00 PM Pacific
Covid 19 Vaccination Requirements: The County of Imperial is requiring all new hires countywide, to be vaccinated against Coronavirus (Covid-19), prior to their first day of employment. Refer to Covid 19 Vaccination Requirements section under Supplemental Information listed below as additional vaccination requirements may apply.
Basic Function and Distinguishing Characteristics
Performs basic social services casework; identifies client needs for more intensive casework services and provides referrals; carries a caseload of moderately difficult cases; manages a caseload of increasingly difficult cases; and performs other related work as assigned.
Working under close supervision, Social Worker I is the entry/trainee class in the professional Social Worker series. Employees in this class are learning casework methods, procedures, policies and carry a limited non-complex social services caseload under close supervision and receive in-service training; are given close and constant supervision while learning social work principles, social service programs, basic case work methods and techniques, and departmental rules, regulations and procedures. Typical assignments are within child welfare and adult services programs; however, at the agency’s discretion positions may be assigned to employment services to perform social services case work for employment services clients as required by department needs. As requisite skill and knowledge is developed, greater independence and the full scope of responsibility is exercised. Unless a position is permanently allocated to the Social Worker I level due to the nature of the work, employees are expected to advance to the Social Worker II after one year of satisfactory performance at the trainee level.
Education and Experience/ Licenses and Other Requirements
Pattern 1: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university;
OR
Pattern 2: Successful completion of thirty (30) college semester units or forty-five (45) quarter units from an accredited college or university, including fifteen (15) semester units or twenty-two and a half (22.5) quarter units in social welfare, social/human services, sociology, or other social or behavioral science*;
AND
One (1) year of full-time experience in the Social Service Aide, Eligibility Specialist II, Employment and Training Worker II or comparable classification; OR Three (3) years of full-time experience providing direct client services to disadvantaged adults or children in a private or public agency.
*Examples of acceptable social or behavioral science courses include: anthropology, criminal justice, education, ethnic studies, history, human development, human services, law, nursing, nutrition, psychology, public health, social welfare, sociology, welfare, women’s studies.
Supplemental Information
- Employees in this position will be required to drive in and out of the County to conduct business and transport clients. Travel may include an airplane commute.
- Employees may be required to change diapers, carry infants/toddlers, and secure children in car seats.
- Makes home visits in connection with casework assignments
- Performs related duties as assigned
- Maintains client confidentiality; performs all duties in conformance with the National
Association of Social Workers (NASW) Code of Ethics - May be assigned to specialized functions
- May testify in court
- Government agencies accessing US government information, which include federal tax information must ensure that background investigation requirements for all agency employees and contractors that have access to federal tax information are consistent with the IRS background investigation requirements for access to federal tax information. A background check may be required if the position requires access to these types of records. Background requirements consist of three components which include, fingerprinting, citizenship verification, and local law enforcement checks. Applicable agencies must conduct an investigation during the time of hire and ensure a
reinvestigation is conducted 10 years from the date of the previous background investigation for each employee that has access to federal tax information. - All Imperial County employees are considered Disaster Service Workers and might be required to take the associated FEMA training.
- Employees may be required to work with clients of various age groups and clients with mental health issues, physical health issues, substance abuse issues, victims of abuse and/or domestic violence, at risk of abuse, and financial instability.
- Employees may encounter hostile and emotionally troubled clients, including children and parents under the influence of controlled substances and alcohol.
- Employees may be required to represent the County in administrative appeals and fair hearings.
- The ability to speak, read, and write Spanish in addition to English would be an asset in this position but is not required. Applicants for English/Spanish bilingual designated positions must take and pass the bilingual proficiency examination administered by the California Department of Human Resources, Merit System Services.
COVID 19 Vaccination Requirements: Per the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) guidelines, facilities such as Public Health, Behavioral Health and Corrections may have additional requirements that would apply to new hires, transfers and current employees. Individuals seeking an exemption from this requirement for medical or religious reasons should contact the .
A valid driver’s license may be required at the time of appointment and employees may also be required to drive their own vehicle and provide proof of liability insurance as per Vehicle Code VC § 160020. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to a disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
This position may require pre-employment drug test, physical examination, and fingerprinting for a background investigation.
The County of Imperial does not unlawfully discriminate on any prohibited basis under state or federal law including prohibitions listed in title VII, the Age and Discrimination and Employment Act, section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Fair Employment and Housing Act, and the Americans with Disabilities Act.
If you feel you have a need for special arrangements due to a disability in order to participate in the recruitment process, call (442) 265-1148 or TTY (442) 265-1169.
*NOTE: IF YOU BELIEVE YOUR CIVIL RIGHTS IN EMPLOYMENT MATTERS HAVE BEEN VIOLATED AT ANY TIME DURING THE COURSE OF YOUR CONSIDERATION FOR EMPLOYMENT, CONTACT THE EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY OFFICE, 940 W. MAIN STREET, SUITE 101, EL CENTRO, CA 92243, PHONE: (442) 265-1017 (DO NOT CALL THIS NUMBER FOR GENERAL EMPLOYMENT OR JOB APPLICATION INFORMATION).
About Imperial County: Imperial County is located in the Imperial Valley in the southeast of California, bordering Arizona and Mexico, with the Colorado River forming the County’s eastern boundary. Imperial County is a major agricultural center, producing half of the nation’s winter vegetables, as well as extensive renewable resources, such as geothermal, wind, and solar. Off-road enthusiasts are drawn to the Imperial Sand Dunes Recreation area, and the Colorado River is a popular destination for watersports, including fishing, boating, and water skiing. Fans of the popular movie, The Return of the Jedi, will recognize the Algodones Sand Dunes, where the movie was filmed.
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