Child Services Aide: Family Support & Client Liaison

County of San Luis Obispo; California; On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

The County of San Luis Obispo Department of Social Services is seeking full-time Social Worker Aides I/II/III to support the Children’s Services branch. These positions may fill permanent, substitute, limited term, and temporary openings county-wide, on both full-time and part-time bases.

Incumbents provide routine social services assistance, transport clients, supervise parental visits, and liaise with professional staff. Bilingual candidates are especially encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Social Worker Aide I: six months of full-time experience with clients in a hospital, school, or community-based setting.
• Social Worker Aide I – or B: completion of two years of college (60 sem/90 qtr units) including 15 sem units in social welfare, sociology or related field.
• Social Worker Aide II: 12 months experience equivalent to Aide I.
• Social Worker Aide III: 18 months experience equivalent to Aide II.
• Courses in psychology, sociology, counseling, education, criminal justice, human services, public health, social welfare, nursing, or related fields recommended.
• A valid California driver’s license required at application and maintained throughout employment.

Responsibilities

• Serve as liaison between clients and staff by providing routine social services assistance.
• Transport clients as needed and supervise parental visits.
• Perform non-technical, clerical, and related tasks to support professional staff.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Two years of college with social welfare/social science courses

Job description

The County of San Luis Obispo Department of Social Services is seeking full-time Social Worker Aides I/II/III to support the Children’s Services branch. These positions may fill permanent, substitute, limited term, and temporary openings county-wide, on both full-time and part-time bases.

Incumbents provide routine social services assistance, transport clients, supervise parental visits, and liaise with professional staff. Bilingual candidates are especially encouraged to apply.