Description

The County of Santa Clara Social Services Agency is hiring multiple Social Worker positions for a variety of programs.

We offer excellent benefits starting at no cost premium for medical, dental, and vision. For additional benefits, see: Employee Benefits - Employee Services Agency - County of Santa Clara (sccgov.org)

Pay differentials up to 8% of salary are applied when selected for positions in certain departments.

Bilingual candidates and those with a cultural competency in serving persons with diverse backgrounds, including Latino, African and Asian Ancestry, are encouraged to apply. If you speak a second language fluently (speak, read and write), please specify that on your application. Language certification and pay differential for certain department positions is $2,280 annually.

Social Worker II- $84,281.60 - $102,015.68 Annually

• Two (2) years of social work experience with a Master's degree in Social Work preferred or possession of a Master's degree in Behavioral Science, Counseling, Education Counseling, Gerontology, Marriage and Family Therapy, Nursing, Psychology, Social Psychology, Vocational Rehabilitation, or equivalent titles to the above degree from an accredited college

OR

• Four (4) years of social work experience with Possession of a Bachelor's degree in Social Work preferred or possession of a Bachelor's degree in Behavioral Science, Counseling, Education Counseling, Gerontology, Nursing, Psychology, Social Psychology, Vocational Rehabilitation or equivalent titles to the above degree from an accredited college

Graduate training in an approved school of social work or the related fields above may be substituted for experience, on a year-for year-basis.  The practicum experience obtained in the above-related fields qualifies as experience.

Social Worker III- $93,000.96 - $112,528.00 Annually

• Three (3) years of social work experience with possession of a Master's degree in Social Work preferred or possession of a Master's Degree in Behavioral Science, Counseling, Education Counseling, Gerontology, Marriage and Family Therapy, Nursing, Psychology, Social Psychology, Vocational Rehabilitation or equivalent titles to the above degree from an accredited college.

OR

• Two (2) years of social work experience with Possession of a Master's Degree in Social Work, as a Title IVE student.

Social Worker II & III:

• Master's degree in Social Work may be required by statute for certain positions.
• Possession of a valid California driver's license prior to appointment, the ability to qualify and maintain a County Driver's permit.

Typical Tasks

• Investigates allegations of abuse and neglect of dependent and elder adults when assigned to Adult Protective Services (APS); investigates allegations of abuse and neglect of minors, often under time constraints, and determines if removal of the child from the home is necessary when assigned to Department of Family and Children's Services (DFCS);
• Evaluates client problems, develops treatment plans and follows each case through to solution;
• Consults, refers cases, and works actively with other agencies and community groups, legal and medical professionals;
• Establishes and maintains effective case work relationships;
• Communicates effectively both verbally and in writing;
• Manages a caseload accountably;
• Prepares case records, documents, reports and correspondence in a timely manner, as required;
• Interprets rules, regulations, policies and programs to clients and the public;
• Knows and maintains listing of community resources and assists clients to utilize community resources;
• Develops case plans, court reports and associate legal documents;
• Testifies in court and responds to inquiries regarding court actions;
• Conducts field visits and evaluates compliance with court orders;
• Transports clients in county, out of county, out of state and out of country if necessary;
• May be required to testify in administrative hearings;
• Knows and assists in developing community resources and uses them appropriately;
• May be assigned as a Disaster Service Worker, as required;
• Performs related work, as required. 
• Receives assignments requiring specialized and/or intensive casework where cases are likely to involve emotional difficulties and chronic adjustment problems in departments;
• Manages a caseload accountably;
• Acts as a resource specialist.
  
  

Knowledge of:

• Principles, objectives and techniques of social work;
• Differential casework treatment techniques:
• Various personality and behavior theories;
• Family systems;
• Individual and group behavior, human growth, development and family relationships;
• Bio-psycho-socio-economic factors affecting individuals and families;
• Community organization and resources;
• Rules and regulations relating to public social service agencies;
• Effect of one's own personal attitudes and biases on the casework process;
• Interviewing, investigative and intervention techniques;
• Effective methods for handling emotional, irate or distressed people;
• Computer applications such as word processing, spreadsheet and/or database.

Ability to:

• Establish and maintain a productive casework relationship with clients;
• Work cooperatively with co-workers, other agencies and the public;
• Receive consultation;
• Interpret complex laws and regulations to clients and the public;
• Prepare and present written and oral reports;
• Manage a caseload in a timely and effective manner;
• Utilize social work techniques and community resources;
• Interview effectively
• Establish and maintain casework relationships with clients;
• Assess and apply intervention techniques to adults, children, adolescents and / or families;
• Work in an environment that requires knowledge of and respond for family's cultural values.