Social Worker Assistant II

County of Mendocino, CA
Ukiah, California 95482 United States  View Map
Posted: Nov 02, 2024
  • Salary: $46,176.00 - $56,139.20 Annually USD
  • Full Time
  • Accounting and Finance
  • Human and Social Services
  • Job Description

    The Position

    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, 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 journey-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.

    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 Social Worker Assistant I, or two years performing the duties of a Vocational Assistant, Homemaker, Eligibility Worker, or other class providing direct service to clients on a regular basis.

    2. Two years of college with major (at least 15 semester units) in 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.
    • Basic rules and regulations regarding social services, and Welfare and Institutions Codes, including both adult and child services areas.
    • Basic methods and standards involved in caring for the physically and/or mentally ill or disabled, including physically or sexually abused children.

    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.
    • Deal with physically and sexually abused children.
    • Deal with the more complex cases.
    • 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 complete applications will be reviewed; incomplete applications will not be considered. Based on the number of qualified candidates, applicants meeting the job requirements and qualifications will be invited to participate in an oral examination (weight 100) or an unassembled exam, consisting of an evaluation of education and experience as stated on the application form. The examination process 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: 11/24/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
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  • ABOUT THE COMPANY

    • County of Mendocino
    • County of Mendocino

    Mendocino County is located north of the San Francisco Bay Area and includes some of the world's most stunning coastline and redwood forests.  Amidst the exquisiteness of the rural geography is a flourishing wine industry.  All of the physical beauty of the county combines to create a unique setting in which some are lucky enough to be able to work and live.  Hiking, fishing, and whale watching are just a few of the outdoor activities found in the area.

    Created in 1850, the county's population is currently over 90,000.  Ukiah, the county seat, is situated along Highway 101 and located approximately 100 miles north of San Francisco.  It is nestled in the Yokayo Valley in the southern end of the county.  Ukiah serves as a regional hub for services and commerce.

    Affordable housing is available within the county.  In addition, the area boasts good schools, a variety of cultural events, fine restaurants, shopping, and tasting of some of the finest wines and craft beverages in the world.

    The County of Mendocino employs approximately 1,200 employees and operates on an annual budget of roughly $235 million.  Service locations are distributed throughout the area to place them as close as possible to the widely dispersed communities of the county.

     

     

     

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