Entry-Level Social Worker: Caseload Impact & Growth

CalHR; Quincy (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) is seeking a Social Worker I to perform basic social services casework under supervision in California counties, with duties including client interviews, referral to services, and maintaining case records.

This entry-level position emphasizes learning social work methods, working within child welfare and adult services, and potential advancement to Social Worker II after one year of satisfactory performance.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university, including social welfare related coursework.
• One year of full-time experience in a social service aide or comparable role, or three years of direct client services.
• Ability to learn agency policies, procedures and casework methods under supervision.

Responsibilities

• Conducts client interviews to assess basic social, physical and mental needs and refer to services.
• Develops and carries out non-complex to moderate treatment plans for an assigned caseload.
• Maintains case records and communicates decisions and plans to clients and providers.
• May testify in court and participate in in-service training to improve skills.

Skills

Interview techniques

Client rapport

Case management

Record keeping

Communication

Education

Four-year college degree in social work or related field

Job description

The California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) is seeking a Social Worker I to perform basic social services casework under supervision in California counties, with duties including client interviews, referral to services, and maintaining case records.

This entry-level position emphasizes learning social work methods, working within child welfare and adult services, and potential advancement to Social Worker II after one year of satisfactory performance.