Social Worker II

Contra Costa County

Martinez (CA)

On-site

USD 95,000 - 115,000

Full time

35 hours ago

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Job summary

Contra Costa County's EHSD and Public Defender's Office seek Social Worker II professionals to support social services and justice-involved clients. Work includes complex caseloads, evaluating needs, and coordinating care with families and individuals across multiple bureaus.

You will assist with investigations, case planning, and linking clients to community resources while navigating legal and social service requirements. A bilingual differential is available for qualified staff.

Qualifications

Master's degree in social work or related field required.
Bachelor's degree with three years' social caseworker experience may substitute for education.
Experience with case management and coordination across services preferred.

Responsibilities

Write biopsychosocial reports and assessments.
Identify and connect clients with available community services.
Recognize issues impacting client involvement in systems.
Develop plans to reintegrate clients into communities after involvement with the justice system.
Advocate for community-based solutions as alternatives to custody.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Tech-savvy

Education

Master's in social work / related field

Bachelor's degree in psychology/sociology/social welfare or related

Tools

Case management software

Job description

The Position
Bargaining Unit: Local 1021 - Social Services Rank & File Unit
Do you have a passion for helping others? Do you want to make a difference in people's lives? Come join a team committed to helping individuals and families live their best lives!

ASSIGNMENTS IN THE EMPLOYMENT AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT (EHSD)

The Contra Costa County Employment and Human Services Department (EHSD) is recruiting to fill Social Worker II vacancies within Aging and Adult Services, Children and Family Services, and Whole Person Care Community Connect. This position will be assigned complex and specialized caseloads which require professional skills gained through graduate studies or extensive on-the-job training. In this position, you will be working directly with individuals or entire family systems with challenging dynamics that include abuse and/or neglect with the goal of preserving or restoring baseline functioning for the identified client system.
If assigned to the Children and Family Services Bureau, you will work in the areas of Abuse/Neglect Investigations, Case Management, Juvenile Court, Out-of-Home Placements, Family Reunification/Maintenance, Independent Living Program, Foster Home Licensing and Adoptions. If assigned to the Adult Protective Services, you will be responsible for investigating and mitigating abuse and neglect of elderly and dependent adults. If assigned to Whole Person Care CommunityConnect, you will be responsible for providing case management and care coordination for enrolled clients served by the County Health Care System.
A bilingual differential is available for positions and incumbents designated as bilingual and meet the qualifications. The Social Worker II position is a flexibly-staffed position that offers a promotional opportunity to the Social Worker III class when all the minimum qualifications are met. Applicants interested in the Social Worker III recruitment must complete and submit a separate application for Social Worker III.
Contra Costa County offers a wide range of competitive benefit options to meet the needs of our diverse workforce and their families. For general county benefits information, visit our Benefits page at: CCC Employee Benefits.

We Are Looking For Someone Who Has:

Knowledge and ability to learn and apply complex laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures pertaining to clients
Strong analytical, organizational and time management skills
Excellent interpersonal skills when working with diverse clients of various ages, socio-economic backgrounds, cultures, and mental and/or physical capabilities
Strong ability to work collaboratively with other professionals in order to meet the needs of a shared client
Great communication skills
Tech-savvy skills and ability to learn and use specialized software programs

A Few Reasons You Might Love The Job:

Opportunity to compassionately support children, elders/dependent adults and families
It's more than a desk job! Travel throughout the beautiful East Bay and neighboring counties to meet with clients and community partners
Work and network with dedicated professionals who share the same passion for public service
Career growth and upward mobility within the department
Supportive and respectful working environment that values work-life balance

A Few Challenges You Might Face In This Job:

Fast-paced environment
Meeting mandated deadlines (such as court)
Identifying ways to navigate limited resources and services while still meeting clients' identified goals and needs
Keeping up with many changing State mandates and policies

ASSIGNMENTS IN THE PUBLIC DEFENDER'S OFFICE

Come join the Contra Costa Public Defenders (CCPD) Office and be part of an interdisciplinary team that utilizes a holistic approach to ensure justice and help achieve the best possible outcome for adults and juveniles charged with crimes.
CCPD Social workers assist staff attorneys in their representation of our clients in a variety of ways, including:

Writing biopsychosocial reports and assessments of clients
Identifying available social services in the community and connecting clients with those services
Identifying issues of concern that may have led the person to involvement in the criminal justice system
Developing plans to help people reintegrate with their communities after incarceration
Advocating for community-based solutions as alternatives to custody

We Are Looking For Someone Who Has:

The ability to work well with persons from diverse backgrounds and socio-economic statuses
An understanding of the role of the public defender in advocating for indigent persons accused of crimes
Great communications skills, oral and written
The ability to prioritize and manage multiple assignments

The eligible list established from this recruitment may remain in effect for six months.

Minimum Qualifications

License Required: Possession of a Valid California Motor Vehicle Operator's License.
Out of State valid Motor Vehicle Operator's License will be accepted during the application process.

Education: Possession of a Master's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in social work, sociology, counseling or psychology, with a specialization in marriage, family and children or in a major within the social/human services field.

Substitution for Education: A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in psychology, sociology, social welfare or a closely related field and three (3) years of full-time or its equivalent experience as either a social caseworker in a public or private human services agency or as a Deputy Probation Officer performing juvenile investigations or supervision may be substituted for the required education.

Selection Process

Application Filing: All applicants must apply on-line at www.cccounty.us/hr and submit the information as indicated on the job announcement by the final filing date.
Application Evaluation: Depending on the number of applications received, an Application Evaluation Board may be convened to evaluate and select the best-qualified candidates for invitation to the next phase of the examination.
Written Examination: May include multiple-choice questions, writing proficiency test, and scenario based competency/behavioral questions. Test items may consist of the following assessment categories: Assessment, Interpersonal, Interpreting Policies and Procedure, Investigative, Psycho-Social, and Written Communication. (Weighted 100%).

The Human Resources Department may change the examination steps noted above in accordance with the Personnel Management Regulations and accepted selection practices.

CONVICTION HISTORY

After you receive a conditional job offer, you will be fingerprinted, and your fingerprints will be sent to the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The resulting report of your conviction history (if any) will be used to determine whether the nature of your conviction conflicts with the specific duties and responsibilities of the job for which you have received a conditional job offer. If a conflict exists, you will be asked to present any evidence of rehabilitation that may mitigate the conflict, except when federal or state regulations bar employment in specific circumstances. Having a conviction history does not automatically preclude you from a job with Contra Costa County. If you accept a conditional job offer, the Human Resources department will contact you to schedule a fingerprinting appointment.

DISASTER SERVICE WORKER

All Contra Costa County employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law. Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

It is the policy of Contra Costa County to consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identify, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, or other protected category under the law.

To find more information on Benefits offered by Contra Costa County, please go to https://www.contracosta.ca.gov/1343/Employee-Benefits

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The purpose of this supplemental questionnaire is to provide applicants the opportunity to elaborate on their qualifications for the Social Worker II position. Resumes may be attached, but not submitted in lieu of completing the supplemental questionnaire. Do not answer any of the questions by indicating "see attached resume." Be brief and concise limiting your responses to the information that is relevant to each question. Reference Social Worker II – X0WB and include your name on all submitted documents.

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Do you possess a valid driver license?

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I am also interested in the Social Worker III (X0VB) classification, and I understand that I am required to submit a separate application for that recruitment.

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I am also interested in the Social Casework Assistant (XDVB) classification, and I understand that I am required to submit a separate application for that recruitment.

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I am also interested in the Social Worker (X0VC) classification, and I understand that I am required to submit a separate application for that recruitment.

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I have taken the Social Worker II/III written exam in the past six (6) months.

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Education: Check all boxes that apply. Transcripts or copy of degree will be requested by the hiring department.

I possess a Master's degree with a major in social work, counseling, psychology with a specialization in marriage, family and children or in a major within the social/human services field.
I possess a Bachelor's degree in Psychology, sociology, social welfare or closely related field.
I do not meet the above requirements or I qualify through another path.

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If you haven't completed your Master's degree, but it is currently in progress, please indicate the name of the institution and your expected graduation date. Verification will be requested by the hiring department.

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Experience: Check all boxes that apply.

I have at least three (3) years of social caseworker experience in a public or private human services agency.
I have at least three (3) years as a Deputy Probation Officer performing juvenile investigations or supervision.
I do not meet the above requirements or I qualify through another path.

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I prefer a Social Worker II assignment/position in: Check all boxes that apply.

Children's Protective Services
Adult Protective Services
Public Defender's Office

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Do you have training and/or experience in supporting individuals charged with crimes, incarcerated individuals, and/or individuals involved in reentering the community following incarceration?

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Do you have training and/or experience developing biopsychosocial style narrative reports for use with a forensic population?

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Do you have experience working in a public defender's office?

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Do you have training or experience that would assist you in working as a forensic social worker?

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I certify that I meet the announced requirements for this examination and understand that I will be eliminated at any stage in such examination if it develops that, in fact I do not meet them. I further certify that all statements made in this supplemental questionnaire and the application are true and I agree and understand that misstatements or omissions of material facts will cause forfeiture of my rights to employment with Contra Costa County.