Entry-Level Social Worker – Help Families & Communities

Merit Systems Llc; Crescent City (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Merit Systems Llc in Del Norte County, CA, seeks an entry-level Social Worker I to perform basic social services casework, assess client needs, and refer to appropriate services. This trainee class operates under close supervision while handling a limited caseload and learning agency policies and procedures.

Responsibilities include home visits, documenting case records, collaborating with families and community resources, and potentially testifying in court.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of social welfare programs and policy
• Ability to interpret policies and guidelines
• Familiarity with NASW Code of Ethics and confidentiality

Responsibilities

• Conduct interviews to assess basic social, health and family needs
• Develop and implement non-complex case plans within agency rules
• Refer clients to community resources and services as needed
• Prepare and maintain case records and documentation

Skills

Casework basics

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Reporting writing

Interview techniques

Welfare policies

Crisis intervention

Confidentiality

Cultural sensitivity

Data entry

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Social welfare coursework

Job description

Merit Systems Llc in Del Norte County, CA, seeks an entry-level Social Worker I to perform basic social services casework, assess client needs, and refer to appropriate services. This trainee class operates under close supervision while handling a limited caseload and learning agency policies and procedures.

Responsibilities include home visits, documenting case records, collaborating with families and community resources, and potentially testifying in court.