SOCIAL WORKER 1 - UNDERFILL

State of Nevada; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Nevada, Division of Social Services in Reno, NV is seeking an entry-level Social Worker 1 underfilling a Social Worker 2 to support TANF recipients and vulnerable Nevadans. You will perform psychosocial assessments, case management and home visits while under supervision, helping clients overcome barriers such as domestic violence, housing, and health issues.

As you progress, you will learn to determine social service needs, develop case plans, and coordinate with community partners

Qualifications

• Licensure or provisional licensure as a Social Worker, Clinical Social Worker, Independent Social Worker, or Associate in Social Work.

Responsibilities

• Assess and reassess client levels of functioning by interviewing clients, family members and other community contacts.
• Develop personal responsibility plans and conduct home visits to assist clients in achieving goals.
• Provide case management, client advocacy, crisis intervention and connection to community resources.

Skills

Case management

Psycho-social assessment

Crisis intervention

Education

Licensure as Social Worker or provisional licensure

Job description

No Nevada state income tax.

***THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE***

Job Summary

The Division of Social Services (DSS) is looking for a Social Worker 1 underfilling a Social Worker 2 in Reno, NV.

DSS employs licensed social workers who have a passion for helping Nevadans reach their highest level of self-reliance. DSS social workers provide personalized case management to TANF recipients, assisting to overcome significant barriers including domestic violence, mental health, substance abuse, physical disability, learning disability, housing and homelessness, child behavioral issues, CPS involvement, legal issues, parenting skills, and pregnant and parenting teens.

DSS social workers are responsible for conducting psycho-social assessments, developing personal responsibility plans, conducting home visits, transporting clients to appointments, case management and monitoring client progress, client advocacy, crisis intervention, developing knowledge of community resources, and establishing relationships with community partners. Under close supervision, incumbents at this level function in a trainee capacity, learning to determine the social service needs of clients, develop appropriate solutions and case plans, and provide ongoing case management services.

This is the entry level to the Social Worker series. Progression may occur to the journey level upon satisfactory completion of the required training period, and with the recommendation of the appointing authority.

Essential Qualifications

Licensure or provisional licensure as a Social Worker, Clinical Social Worker, Independent Social Worker, or Associate in Social Work.

Job Duties

Assess and reassess client levels of functioning by interviewing clients, family members and other community contacts; util…