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HS IHSS Social Worker I/II/III

Missoula

California (MO)

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USD 10,000 - 60,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

A leading county agency in California is seeking Social Workers to conduct assessments and authorize services for disabled and aging clients. Candidates should possess strong communication skills and relevant field experience. The position offers competitive wages, benefits packages, and a supportive workplace environment that values diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Merit Increases

Bilingual Incentive

Flexible Workweek/Telework Schedule

Vacation Accrual

Health Plans

Pension Plan

Qualifications

Experience working with disabled and aging populations required.
Fieldwork and caseload management experience preferred.
Familiarity with case management software expected.

Responsibilities

Conduct assessments to determine eligibility for services.
Manage caseloads under direct supervision.
Provide complex services as needed based on case level.

Skills

Communication

Assessment

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THE AGENCY

The Human Services Agency includes over 1500 staff members who serve 1 in 4 Ventura County residents, all of whom have unique experiences and perspectives. Each of us has a responsibility to support diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace and in our communities. Our County is proud to have a diverse workforce, and providing a respectful and inclusive workplace is a priority and aligns with the Agency’s values.

THE POSITION

Under direct (I) or general (II/ III) supervision, conducts assessments using experiences, observations, and judgment to evaluate the effect of physical, cognitive and emotional impairment on function to determine eligibility and authorize services to the aged, blind and disabled adults and children needed to prevent out of home care.

THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE

The successful candidate not only possesses the minimum requirements but also has experience working with the disabled and aging population; field work experience including conducting assessments; caseload management experience; experience using case management software; and has strong communication skills, both written and verbal.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

Each level (I-III) differs from the preceding level, in that work is done more independently and with a higher level of initiative, self-direction and judgment. Consultations with lead and/or supervisor vary depending on levels of case complexity.

Human Services (HS) In Home Supportive Services Social Worker I is a classroom and on-the-job entry-level classification where the emphasis is on learning casework methods, procedures, regulations and policies. The incumbent carries a caseload under direct supervision and is expected to progress toward competency as an HS In Home Support Services (IHSS) Social Worker II.

HS In Home Supportive Services Social Worker II is the journey-level classification where the incumbent demonstrates a working knowledge about the practices in accordance with the State of California In Home Supportive Services Program.

HS In Home Supportive Services Social Worker III is the advanced journey-level classification where the incumbent works independently to provide complex services under the general supervision of the lead worker and supervisor. The incumbent demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of the In Home Supportive Services requirements in accordance with the State of California and the overall program and may serve as a resource for the rest of the team.

To learn more about the Human Services Agency, click “Who We Are” to view a short video.

APPROXIMATE SALARIES

HS IHSS Social Worker I: $22.16 - $29.56/hourly

HS IHSS Social Worker II - $24.80 - $33.07/hourly

HS IHSS Social Worker III - $26.55 - $35.40/hourly

What We Offer

The County of Ventura offers an attractive compensation and benefits package that includes:

Merit Increases – New employees are eligible for an initial 5% merit increase within the pay range upon completion of at least 1,040 hours (approximately 6 months) assuming work meets satisfactory standards. Subsequent merit increases within the pay range will be upon completion of each additional 2,080 hours (approximately one year) from the initial merit increase.
Educational Incentive – An educational incentive of 2.5% for completion of an associate's degree, 3.5% for completion of a bachelor's degree, OR 5% for completion of a graduate degree.
Bilingual Incentive – Based on agency need, proficiency levels by exam are $.69 per hour (Level I), $1.00 per hour (Level II), or $1.32 per hour (Level III).
Flexible Workweek/Telework Schedule – We support work life balance by offering compressed work (e.g., 9/80 or 4/10 workweek) and remote hybrid telework schedules for most positions subject to organizational needs and satisfactory performance.
Vacation Accrual – New regular, full-time employees shall accrue approximately 14 days of vacation a year for the first 10,400 hours or 5 years of service; vacation accruals increase at 5, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 and 20 years of service topping out at 26 days a year and 400 hours of vacation hours banked.
Annual Leave Redemption – After 14,560 hours of continuous County service an employee may elect to "cash in" or redeem up to 80 hours of vacation accrued in the same year after using 80 hours of vacation in the preceding 12 months.
Sick Leave - Full time regular employees accrue 3.08 hours of sick leave per bi-weekly pay period with an advance at hire of 40.04 hours which will be balanced at the completion of 13 bi-weekly pay periods.
Deferred Compensation - Eligible to participate in the County's 401(k) Shared Savings Plan and/or the Section 457 Plan. This position is eligible for up to a 3.00% match on your 401(k) contributions.
Health Plans – Full time employees are given a flexible credit allowance of up to $25,558 annually to offset the purchase of medical, dental, and/or vision insurance for you and your dependents.

Employee only - $509 per biweekly pay period
Employee plus one dependent - $779 per biweekly pay period
Employee plus family - $983 per biweekly pay period

Flexible Spending Accounts - Pre-tax benefit towards eligible medical, dental and vision care and/or dependent care expenses.
Pension Plan - Participation in the County's defined pension plan, which has reciprocity with CalPERS.
Holidays - 12 paid days per year which, includes a scheduled floating holiday.
Additional Benefits - Tuition Reimbursement, Disability Plans, Employee Assistance Program, Life Insurance, Wellness Program.

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