Merit System Services
Social Worker I/II-BJMRH
Merit System Services, Imperial, California, United States, 92251
Salary:
$3,592.00 - $4,371.00 Monthly
Location :
Imperial County
Job Type:
Full-Time
Job Number:
MSS04738
Department:
Imperial County Department of Social Services
Opening Date:
09/17/2024
Closing Date:
10/2/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
Position Information
Applicants: If you are using education to qualify, please remember to include copies of your transcripts, degree(s), and/or certifications. Foreign degrees must have a U.S. Equivalency Report. Failure to submit, may result in your application being disqualified.
Under general supervision performs responsible professional social work for troubled, abused, and/or neglected youth in the Betty Jo McNeece Receiving Home (BJMRH); provides advanced and specialized support for the shelter; provides casework services of a general tangible nature; and performs other related work as assigned.
Social Worker I-BJMRH
Working under close supervision, Social Worker I is the entry/trainee class in the professional Social Worker series. Employees in this class carry a limited non-complex caseload. Workers in this classification possess the general skills necessary for the care and counseling of children at the shelter. As requisite skill and knowledge are developed, greater independence and the full scope of responsibility are exercised. Unless a position is permanently allocated to the Social Worker I level due to the nature of the work, employees are expected to promote to the Social Worker II after one year of satisfactory performance at the trainee level.
Social Worker II-BJMRH
Working under general direction, Social Worker II is the journey level in the Social Worker series. Employees at this level will perform regular care and child supervision duties and handle more difficult care, assessment, and interventions with children experiencing behavior or emotional difficulties. Employees work with a high degree of independence in administering services and in using agency or community resources. Social Worker II is differs from Social Worker III in that the latter is the advanced journey level, assigned the more complex cases, specialized functions.. The Social Worker series differs from the Employment & Training Worker series in that the latter provides employability services to eligible applicants of social services agencies; and differs from the Eligibility Worker series in that the latter is responsible for determination of financial eligibility for public assistance programs.
Examples of Duties
Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:For Social Worker I, duties are performed at the entry level.Carries a caseload that includes cases with problems of moderate difficulty.Identifies behaviors and special needs of dependent children; develops profiles of children's needsCollaborates with the Child Welfare social Worker to discuss case history and to ensure appropriate placements for children's transfers to foster homes or families.Interviews children and performs case studies to determine social service needs.Develops and carries out non-complex treatment plans for an assigned caseload.Assists applicants and recipients in utilizing available resources.Interprets policies, rules, and regulations of the agency to applicants, clients and others within the scope of their responsibility.May perform daily housekeeping chores, such as cleaning bathroom, vacuuming, mopping, and dusting; change bed linens for smaller children and supervise older children in the making of their beds.May assist with children's personal hygiene, including bathing, showering, dressing, mending, diapering and toilet trainingMay provide transportation for children to appointments, satellite homes, and interviews; lists, and tracks authorized persons for visitations with children; coordinates visits with children; obtains needed authorization for medical treatment.Prepares, updates, and maintains a variety of forms, files, charts, logs, passports, case, school and medical records related to children's intakeParticipates in planning and coordinating parties, picnics, and other events/activities for children; obtains items to meet children's special needs.May be assigned to specialized functions.Participates in in-service training and other staff development activities to increase knowledge of the social work processes and achieve technical competence.Receives casework consultation from professionally trained staff members.Conducts resource meetings and presents training to new staffProvides community outreach for various agency programs.Performs related duties as assigned.Note: The level and scope of the knowledge and skills listed below are related to job duties as distinguished between the two levels in the Definition section.
Knowledge of:
State and County rules and regulations governing the shelter and dependent children.Assessment methods and techniquesSocio-economic conditions and trends.Basic principles of individual and group behavior.Current issues in the field of social welfare.Crisis prevention and intervention skillsStages of child development; age appropriate behavior modification techniques;Counseling and interviewing techniques;Guidelines and standards related to the care and treatment of children.Basic public welfare programs on the Federal, State, and local level.General principles of public assistance policies and programs.Basic principles and techniques of interviewing and recording of social casework.Laws, rules, and regulations governing the operation of the public welfare agency.Community organization and the social problems calling for the use of public and private community resources.Basic principles involved in the nature, growth, and development of personality and in-group processes.Ability to:
Protect the confidentiality of dependent children and their families;Gather and assemble needed documents and prepare paperwork;Understand and learn the agency programs, policies, and procedures.Obtain facts and recognize the relevance and significance.Implement the shelter program of care and intervention.Organize and maintain work detail.Establish and maintain effective working relationships with agency staff, clients, and others.Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.Establish and maintain client rapport on an individual basis.Analyze situations and adopt effective courses of action.Interpret and explain to the applicant, recipient, or others public social service programs, policies, rules, and regulations.Develop skill in interviewing case recording and interpretation.Work within a community setting and effectively use appropriate resources and services.Care of infants and toddlers.Care of children with behavioral, developmental, educational or emotional problems.Maintain confidentiality in accordance with legal standards and/or county regulations.Drive a county vehicle to complete assigned dutiesOperate a personal computer and other office equipment.Use related software.Establish and maintain effective working relationship with departmental staff, local agencies, community organizations and the publicCommunicate effectively with others in person and over the telephone.Analyze data, interpret directions, procedures and regulations, and develop appropriate responses.Minimum Qualifications
Social Worker I:
Pattern 1:
Graduation from an accredited four year college or university;
OR
Pattern 2:
Successful completion of thirty (30) college semester units from an accredited college or university, including fifteen (15) units in social welfare, social/human services, sociology, or other social or behavioral science:*
AND
One (1) year of full-time experience comparable to the Social Service Aide, Eligibility
Worker II, or Employment and Training Worker II classification;
OR
Three (3) years of full-time experience comparable to the Vocational Assistant or
Homemaker classification;
OR
Three (3) years of full-time experience interacting with children or adults providing direct services in a private or public agency.
Social Worker II:
Pattern 1:
One (1) year of full-time experience performing entry level social work case management comparable to the Social Worker I classification in an Interagency Merit System (IMS) county;
OR
Pattern 2:
One (1) year of full-time social work case management experience**
AND
thirty (30) college semester units from an accredited college or university, including fifteen (15) units in social welfare, social/human services, sociology, or other social or behavioral science.*
* 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.** Qualifying social work case management includes direct case work management, such as:
assessment, evaluation.
Supplemental Information
EXAMINATION INFORMATION
QUALIFICATIONS APPRAISAL PANEL - WEIGHTED 100%
The Qualifications Appraisal Panel examination will consist of an oral interview either virtually or in person. In order to obtain a position on the eligible list, a minimum rating of 70% must be attained.
It is anticipated that the examination will be held during October 2024. Competitors who do not appear for the examination will be disqualified.
ELIGIBLE LIST INFORMATIONA departmental open eligible list will be established for the county of Imperial. The list will be utilized for 12 months after it is established unless the needs of the service and conditions of the list warrant a change in this period.
RETEST PERIOD
Once you have taken the examination, you may not retest for SIX (6) MONTHS from the established eligibility date.
SPECIAL TESTING ARRANGEMENTSSpecial testing arrangements may be made to accommodate applicants for disability, military, or religious reasons. If you require such arrangements, please contact CalHR at mssprogram@calhr.ca.gov or 916-909-3701 upon notification that your application has been approved. Documentation from medical, military, school or church officials outlining the accommodation request must be received by our office a minimum of five business days prior to a scheduled examination.
EDUCATION DOCUMENTS
If you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications, you must attach your transcripts to your application. Applicants with foreign transcripts must provide a transcript evaluation that indicates the number of units to which the foreign course work is equivalent. Transcripts and evaluations may be unofficial; official transcripts may be required upon appointment. Please redact birthdates and social security numbers.
GENERAL INFORMATION
This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship by the start date of employment.
MSS reserves the right to revise the examination plan to better meet the needs of the recruitment if the circumstances under which this examination was planned change. Such revision will be in accordance with civil service laws and rules and all competitors will be notified.
If you meet the requirements stated on this bulletin, you may take this examination. Your performance in this examination will be rated against predetermined rating criteria. All competitors who pass will be added to the eligible list. Meeting the entry requirements does not assure success in the examination or placement on the eligible list.
General Qualifications: Applicants must possess essential personal qualifications including integrity, initiative, dependability, good judgement, the ability to work cooperatively with others, and a state of health consistent with the ability to perform the assigned duties of the class. A medical examination may be required. As part of the hiring process, a background investigation may be required.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITYThe Merit System Services program is committed to equal employment opportunity for all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
A valid driver's license is required at the time of appointment and employees may also be required to drive their own car, provide proof of car insurance. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to a disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.This position will require pre-employment drug testing, a physical examination, and fingerprinting for a background investigation.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 to the IRS background investigation requirements for access to federal tax information.Employees in this position will be required to drive in and out of the county to conduct business. Travel will include an airplane commute.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 in this position will be required to work during different shifts which can include overnight hours (graveyard shift), early morning hours or a rotating schedule that changes over a weekly, monthly or quarterly basis.Employees may be required to change diapers, carry infants/toddlers, and secure children in car seats.Employees will 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.Employees in this position must be able to provide- support and directions to staff after hours.Please note: Effective February 11, 2020, Extra-Help employees are eligible to apply for this position. Please refer to the Extra-Help Pilot Program available online through the Human Resources website https://hr.imperialcounty.org/ for eligibility criteria. Extra-Help employees certified by Human Resources will be eligible to apply for inter/intra departmental recruitments. To become certified, the extra-help employee must meet one of the following criteria: (1) have worked for the County for one (1) consecutive year at the time the recruitment is officially opened; or (2) have been hired for formal recruitment.All Imperial County employees are considered Disaster Service Workers and might be required to take the associated FEMA training.Applicants: If you are using education to qualify, please remember to include copies of your transcripts, degree(s), and/or certifications. Foreign degrees must have a U.S. Equivalency Report. Failure to submit, may result in your application being disqualified.
ABOUT IMPERIAL COUNTYImperial 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.
Merit System Services does not negotiate or determine the benefits or salaries for positions offered by its partners. For more information about benefits or salaries, please visit the listed county or child support office's website or contact their human resources department.
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$3,592.00 - $4,371.00 Monthly
Location :
Imperial County
Job Type:
Full-Time
Job Number:
MSS04738
Department:
Imperial County Department of Social Services
Opening Date:
09/17/2024
Closing Date:
10/2/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
Position Information
Applicants: If you are using education to qualify, please remember to include copies of your transcripts, degree(s), and/or certifications. Foreign degrees must have a U.S. Equivalency Report. Failure to submit, may result in your application being disqualified.
Under general supervision performs responsible professional social work for troubled, abused, and/or neglected youth in the Betty Jo McNeece Receiving Home (BJMRH); provides advanced and specialized support for the shelter; provides casework services of a general tangible nature; and performs other related work as assigned.
Social Worker I-BJMRH
Working under close supervision, Social Worker I is the entry/trainee class in the professional Social Worker series. Employees in this class carry a limited non-complex caseload. Workers in this classification possess the general skills necessary for the care and counseling of children at the shelter. As requisite skill and knowledge are developed, greater independence and the full scope of responsibility are exercised. Unless a position is permanently allocated to the Social Worker I level due to the nature of the work, employees are expected to promote to the Social Worker II after one year of satisfactory performance at the trainee level.
Social Worker II-BJMRH
Working under general direction, Social Worker II is the journey level in the Social Worker series. Employees at this level will perform regular care and child supervision duties and handle more difficult care, assessment, and interventions with children experiencing behavior or emotional difficulties. Employees work with a high degree of independence in administering services and in using agency or community resources. Social Worker II is differs from Social Worker III in that the latter is the advanced journey level, assigned the more complex cases, specialized functions.. The Social Worker series differs from the Employment & Training Worker series in that the latter provides employability services to eligible applicants of social services agencies; and differs from the Eligibility Worker series in that the latter is responsible for determination of financial eligibility for public assistance programs.
Examples of Duties
Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:For Social Worker I, duties are performed at the entry level.Carries a caseload that includes cases with problems of moderate difficulty.Identifies behaviors and special needs of dependent children; develops profiles of children's needsCollaborates with the Child Welfare social Worker to discuss case history and to ensure appropriate placements for children's transfers to foster homes or families.Interviews children and performs case studies to determine social service needs.Develops and carries out non-complex treatment plans for an assigned caseload.Assists applicants and recipients in utilizing available resources.Interprets policies, rules, and regulations of the agency to applicants, clients and others within the scope of their responsibility.May perform daily housekeeping chores, such as cleaning bathroom, vacuuming, mopping, and dusting; change bed linens for smaller children and supervise older children in the making of their beds.May assist with children's personal hygiene, including bathing, showering, dressing, mending, diapering and toilet trainingMay provide transportation for children to appointments, satellite homes, and interviews; lists, and tracks authorized persons for visitations with children; coordinates visits with children; obtains needed authorization for medical treatment.Prepares, updates, and maintains a variety of forms, files, charts, logs, passports, case, school and medical records related to children's intakeParticipates in planning and coordinating parties, picnics, and other events/activities for children; obtains items to meet children's special needs.May be assigned to specialized functions.Participates in in-service training and other staff development activities to increase knowledge of the social work processes and achieve technical competence.Receives casework consultation from professionally trained staff members.Conducts resource meetings and presents training to new staffProvides community outreach for various agency programs.Performs related duties as assigned.Note: The level and scope of the knowledge and skills listed below are related to job duties as distinguished between the two levels in the Definition section.
Knowledge of:
State and County rules and regulations governing the shelter and dependent children.Assessment methods and techniquesSocio-economic conditions and trends.Basic principles of individual and group behavior.Current issues in the field of social welfare.Crisis prevention and intervention skillsStages of child development; age appropriate behavior modification techniques;Counseling and interviewing techniques;Guidelines and standards related to the care and treatment of children.Basic public welfare programs on the Federal, State, and local level.General principles of public assistance policies and programs.Basic principles and techniques of interviewing and recording of social casework.Laws, rules, and regulations governing the operation of the public welfare agency.Community organization and the social problems calling for the use of public and private community resources.Basic principles involved in the nature, growth, and development of personality and in-group processes.Ability to:
Protect the confidentiality of dependent children and their families;Gather and assemble needed documents and prepare paperwork;Understand and learn the agency programs, policies, and procedures.Obtain facts and recognize the relevance and significance.Implement the shelter program of care and intervention.Organize and maintain work detail.Establish and maintain effective working relationships with agency staff, clients, and others.Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.Establish and maintain client rapport on an individual basis.Analyze situations and adopt effective courses of action.Interpret and explain to the applicant, recipient, or others public social service programs, policies, rules, and regulations.Develop skill in interviewing case recording and interpretation.Work within a community setting and effectively use appropriate resources and services.Care of infants and toddlers.Care of children with behavioral, developmental, educational or emotional problems.Maintain confidentiality in accordance with legal standards and/or county regulations.Drive a county vehicle to complete assigned dutiesOperate a personal computer and other office equipment.Use related software.Establish and maintain effective working relationship with departmental staff, local agencies, community organizations and the publicCommunicate effectively with others in person and over the telephone.Analyze data, interpret directions, procedures and regulations, and develop appropriate responses.Minimum Qualifications
Social Worker I:
Pattern 1:
Graduation from an accredited four year college or university;
OR
Pattern 2:
Successful completion of thirty (30) college semester units from an accredited college or university, including fifteen (15) units in social welfare, social/human services, sociology, or other social or behavioral science:*
AND
One (1) year of full-time experience comparable to the Social Service Aide, Eligibility
Worker II, or Employment and Training Worker II classification;
OR
Three (3) years of full-time experience comparable to the Vocational Assistant or
Homemaker classification;
OR
Three (3) years of full-time experience interacting with children or adults providing direct services in a private or public agency.
Social Worker II:
Pattern 1:
One (1) year of full-time experience performing entry level social work case management comparable to the Social Worker I classification in an Interagency Merit System (IMS) county;
OR
Pattern 2:
One (1) year of full-time social work case management experience**
AND
thirty (30) college semester units from an accredited college or university, including fifteen (15) units in social welfare, social/human services, sociology, or other social or behavioral science.*
* 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.** Qualifying social work case management includes direct case work management, such as:
assessment, evaluation.
Supplemental Information
EXAMINATION INFORMATION
QUALIFICATIONS APPRAISAL PANEL - WEIGHTED 100%
The Qualifications Appraisal Panel examination will consist of an oral interview either virtually or in person. In order to obtain a position on the eligible list, a minimum rating of 70% must be attained.
It is anticipated that the examination will be held during October 2024. Competitors who do not appear for the examination will be disqualified.
ELIGIBLE LIST INFORMATIONA departmental open eligible list will be established for the county of Imperial. The list will be utilized for 12 months after it is established unless the needs of the service and conditions of the list warrant a change in this period.
RETEST PERIOD
Once you have taken the examination, you may not retest for SIX (6) MONTHS from the established eligibility date.
SPECIAL TESTING ARRANGEMENTSSpecial testing arrangements may be made to accommodate applicants for disability, military, or religious reasons. If you require such arrangements, please contact CalHR at mssprogram@calhr.ca.gov or 916-909-3701 upon notification that your application has been approved. Documentation from medical, military, school or church officials outlining the accommodation request must be received by our office a minimum of five business days prior to a scheduled examination.
EDUCATION DOCUMENTS
If you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications, you must attach your transcripts to your application. Applicants with foreign transcripts must provide a transcript evaluation that indicates the number of units to which the foreign course work is equivalent. Transcripts and evaluations may be unofficial; official transcripts may be required upon appointment. Please redact birthdates and social security numbers.
GENERAL INFORMATION
This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship by the start date of employment.
MSS reserves the right to revise the examination plan to better meet the needs of the recruitment if the circumstances under which this examination was planned change. Such revision will be in accordance with civil service laws and rules and all competitors will be notified.
If you meet the requirements stated on this bulletin, you may take this examination. Your performance in this examination will be rated against predetermined rating criteria. All competitors who pass will be added to the eligible list. Meeting the entry requirements does not assure success in the examination or placement on the eligible list.
General Qualifications: Applicants must possess essential personal qualifications including integrity, initiative, dependability, good judgement, the ability to work cooperatively with others, and a state of health consistent with the ability to perform the assigned duties of the class. A medical examination may be required. As part of the hiring process, a background investigation may be required.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITYThe Merit System Services program is committed to equal employment opportunity for all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
A valid driver's license is required at the time of appointment and employees may also be required to drive their own car, provide proof of car insurance. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to a disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.This position will require pre-employment drug testing, a physical examination, and fingerprinting for a background investigation.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 to the IRS background investigation requirements for access to federal tax information.Employees in this position will be required to drive in and out of the county to conduct business. Travel will include an airplane commute.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 in this position will be required to work during different shifts which can include overnight hours (graveyard shift), early morning hours or a rotating schedule that changes over a weekly, monthly or quarterly basis.Employees may be required to change diapers, carry infants/toddlers, and secure children in car seats.Employees will 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.Employees in this position must be able to provide- support and directions to staff after hours.Please note: Effective February 11, 2020, Extra-Help employees are eligible to apply for this position. Please refer to the Extra-Help Pilot Program available online through the Human Resources website https://hr.imperialcounty.org/ for eligibility criteria. Extra-Help employees certified by Human Resources will be eligible to apply for inter/intra departmental recruitments. To become certified, the extra-help employee must meet one of the following criteria: (1) have worked for the County for one (1) consecutive year at the time the recruitment is officially opened; or (2) have been hired for formal recruitment.All Imperial County employees are considered Disaster Service Workers and might be required to take the associated FEMA training.Applicants: If you are using education to qualify, please remember to include copies of your transcripts, degree(s), and/or certifications. Foreign degrees must have a U.S. Equivalency Report. Failure to submit, may result in your application being disqualified.
ABOUT IMPERIAL COUNTYImperial 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.
Merit System Services does not negotiate or determine the benefits or salaries for positions offered by its partners. For more information about benefits or salaries, please visit the listed county or child support office's website or contact their human resources department.
01
By selecting "yes" below, I certify my understanding of the requirement to provide substantiating educational documents (i.e., transcripts, foreign degree evaluation) if I am using education to meet the minimum qualifications. I understand that failure to provide substantiating educational documents may result in disqualification of my application.
YesNo
Required Question