What are the responsibilities and job description for the Child Welfare Worker II position at County of Alameda?
Introduction
THIS IS AN OPEN CONTINUOUS EXAMINATION. The eligible list resulting from this examination will cancel any existing list and may last approximately one year, but can be extended. This examination may be reopened as necessary and the names of additional candidates merged onto the existing list according to examination score.
SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE : A properly completed Supplemental Questionnaire must be submitted with each application. Failure to submit the Application or Supplemental Questionnaire will result in disqualification. Applications and Supplemental Questionnaires must be in the possession of the Human Resource Services Department by 5 : 00 : 00 p.m. on the Last Day for Filing.
This is a continuous filing exam with filing deadlines on the following dates at 5 : 00 : 00 PM :
- Monday, August 19, 2024
- Monday, September 9, 2024
- Tuesday, November 19, 2024 (added 8 / 30 / 2024 imb)
- Tuesday, January 21, 2025 (added 1 / 17 / 2025)
- Tuesday, March 4, 2025 (added 1 / 17 / 2025)
- If you have previously applied or started an application for the Child Welfare Worker II, Examination #24-6745-01 , to reapply for this recruitment, please contact the examination analyst, Ione Bell, at ione.bell@acgov.org to have your previous application released back to you.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT :
Applicants who fail to provide sufficient proof of their Master's degree will be disqualified.
Bilingual Candidates are Highly Encouraged to Apply. Qualified bilingual persons who speak English and are also fluent in : Spanish, Chinese, Vietnamese, Cambodian, Laotian, Korean, Mien, Tagalog, Amharic, Farsi, Dari, Tigrigna, Russian, Romanian or Sign Languages are especially encouraged to apply. There is an additional biweekly compensation for persons in positions designated bilingual. Qualified candidates may be tested to demonstrate language proficiency.
Applications and Supplemental Questionnaires will only be accepted on-line.
DESCRIPTION
The Alameda County Social Services Agency(SSA) is comprised of almost 2,400 men and women working collectively and in partnership with community-based organizations, neighborhood groups and policy makers to serve the needs of the community. SSA provides services through its administration and operating departments. Administration includes Finance, Government and Community Relations, and Human Resources. SSA's operations includes Adult and Aging Services, Children and Family Services, and Workforce and Benefits Administration.
The Social Services Agency assists one out of four of Alameda County's residents. The mission of the Social Services Agency is to promote the economic and social well-being of individuals, families, neighborhoods, and communities.
To learn more about the Alameda County Social Services Agency, please visit the website at https : / / www.alamedacountysocialservices.org .
THE POSITION
Child Welfare Worker IIs in Alameda County provide intensive assessment, case management and / or casework services toward providing the most stable home environment for children who have been or are in danger of being abused, neglected or abandoned. They perform social casework of an advanced nature for children and families while dealing with complex problems under the time limitation and responsibility imposed by court action; and perform related duties as required.
Child Welfare Worker II positions are located in the Social Services Agency, in the Department of Children and Family Services.
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE
The ideal candidates for the position of Child Welfare Worker must possess knowledge of the laws and principles related to child welfare. They must possess a broad knowledge and understanding of normal child development and how trauma impacts the developmental process. The successful candidates will have the skill and ability to conduct client interviews, assessment and crisis intervention activities. They will understand normal family functioning and how this functioning is impacted by trauma and loss. Incumbents in the position will exercise sound judgment in making diagnostic risk assessments and decisions regarding placement of children and handle high-pressure, crisis situations professionally and be able to extract appropriate information during such situations. They must be able to work with a variety of individuals with varying degrees of mental health functioning, literacy, coping abilities and life skills. They must have the ability to understand the role of the Agency in the treatment plan and the Social Services Agency's policies, procedures, programs and services and be able to articulate this understanding to their clients.
In addition, the ideal candidate must possess the following :
knowledge of community resources,
the ability to set limits to assist clients in taking steps toward greater self-sufficiency,
the ability to write clear, concise and descriptive reports under time restraints,
strong written and verbal communication skills,
the ability to work well under pressure and display sound time management techniques,
an appreciation for diversity.
For a detailed listing of the Child Welfare Worker II duties.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
EITHER I
Experience :
The equivalent of one (1) year of full-time experience as a Child Welfare Worker I in the Alameda County classified service.
Recommendation for promotion based on recent performance evaluations.
OR II
Education :
Possession of a master's degree in Social Work from an accredited school of social work, which included a supervised field placement providing social casework and counseling services to individuals and families.
OR III
Education :
Possession of a master's degree from an accredited college or university in Counseling, Clinical Psychology, Sociology, Education or an equivalent field (Vocational Rehabilitation majors not acceptable).
Experience :
Satisfactory completion of two (2) semesters of supervised field work in an agency involved in the provision of direct services to families or children in one of the following or closely related areas : child welfare, family counseling, juvenile probation, pediatric social work, alcohol and drug counseling, school social work, or school counseling.
Experience :
The equivalent of six (6) months full-time post baccalaureate professional work experience which involved the provision of direct services to families or children in one of the areas previously described.
License :
Possession of a valid California Motor Vehicle Operator's license.
NOTE : The Civil Service Commission may modify the above Minimum Qualifications in the announcement of an examination.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
The most suitably qualified candidates will possess the following competencies :
Knowledge of :
Ability to :
EXAMINATION COMPONENTS
The examination will consist of the following steps :
Candidates must attain a qualifying rating on each portion of this examination.
WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO MAKE CHANGES TO THE ANNOUNCED EXAMINATION STEPS.
Alameda County utilizes a Civil Service Selection System founded on merit. Such a system is competitive and based on broad recruitment efforts and equal opportunity for qualified applicants to test in an examination process designed to determine the qualifications, fitness and ability of competitors to perform duties of the vacant position. Many of our recruitments are targeted and specific to the needs of a current vacant position, in which case, the eligible list may be exclusively used for that current vacant position. Other recruitments may be more broadly used for both current and future vacancies, or for other alternate jobs with comparable scopes of work.
To learn more about our recruitment and selection process, please visit the "What You Need to Know" section of our website, www.acgov.org / hrs.
RECRUITMENT AND SELECTION PLAN
The County will inform applicants, via email and with reasonable notice in advance, of any examination process that will require their attendance. The following dates are tentative and subject to change based on operational needs.
RECRUITMENT PLAN
Deadline for Filing (First Administration of Open Continuous Recruitment)
5 : 00 p.m., Monday, August 19, 2024
Review of Applications for Minimum Qualifications
August 29, 2024
Civil Service Oral Interview Examination
Week of September 30, 2024
SELECTION PLAN
Week of September 30, 2024
Second Administration
RECRUITMENT PLAN
Deadline for Filing (Second Administration)
5 : 00 p.m., Monday, September 9, 2024
Review of Applications for Minimum Qualifications
Wednesday, September 23, 2024
Civil Service Oral Interview Examination
Week of January 13, 2025
SELECTION PLAN
Week of January 13, 2025
Third Administration
RECRUITMENT PLAN
Deadline for Filing (Third Administration)
5 : 00 p.m., Tuesday, November 19, 2024
Review of Applications for Minimum Qualifications
Tuesday, December 10, 2024
Civil Service Oral Interview Examination
Week of January 13, 2025
SELECTION PLAN
Week of January 13, 2025
Fourth Administration
RECRUITMENT PLAN
Deadline for Filing (First Administration of Open Continuous Recruitment)
Tuesday, January 21, 2025
Review of Applications for Minimum Qualifications
Friday, January 24, 2025
Civil Service Virtual Oral Interview Examination
Week of February 17, 2025
SELECTION PLAN
Week of February 17, 2025
Fifth Administration
RECRUITMENT PLAN
Deadline for Filing (Second Administration)
5 : 00 p.m., Tuesday, March 4, 2025
Review of Applications for Minimum Qualifications
Tuesday, March 11, 2025
Civil Service Oral Interview Examination
Week of April 14, 2025
SELECTION PLAN
Week of April 14, 2025
WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO MAKE CHANGES TO THE ANNOUNCED RECRUITMENT & SELECTION PLAN
Alameda County and the Human Resource Services Department will make reasonable efforts in the examination and / or selection process to accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities and / or medical conditions in accordance / compliance with the State Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), Federal Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Alameda County's Reasonable Accommodation Policy and applicable statutes. To request an accommodation due to a disability / medical condition during this or other phases of the examination / selection process, please contact the assigned Human Resources Representative listed on the job announcement before the last date of filing. Alameda County requires applicants to provide supporting documentation to substantiate a request for reasonable accommodation. In order to qualify for a reasonable accommodation, applicants must have a disability / medical condition pursuant to the ADA, FEHA and applicable statutes.
For more information regarding our Reasonable Accommodation procedures, please visit our website, www.acgov.org / hrs.
BENEFITS
Alameda County offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that affords wide-ranging health care options to meet the different needs of a diverse workforce and their families. We also sponsor many different employee discount, fitness and health screening programs focused on overall well being. These benefits include but are not limited to
For your Health & Well-Being
For your Financial Future
For your Work / Life Balance
Conclusion
All notices related to County recruitments for which you have applied will be sent / delivered via email. Please add @jobaps.com, @acgov.org, Noreplyalamedacountyhr@acgov.org and Noreply@jobaps.com as accepted addresses to any email blocking or spam filtering program you may use. If you do not do this, your email blocking or spam filtering program may block receipt of the notices regarding your application for recruitments. You are also strongly advised to regularly log into your County of Alameda online application account to check for notices that may have been sent to you. All email notices that will be sent to you will also be kept in your personal online application account. You will be able to view all of your notices in your online application account by clicking on the "My applications" button on the Current Job Openings page.
Please take the steps recommended above to ensure you do not miss any notices about a recruitment for which you have applied. The County of Alameda is not responsible for notices that are not read, received or accessed by any applicant for a County recruitment.
NOTE : All notices are generated through an automated email notification system. Replies to the email boxes Noreply@jobaps.com and noreplyalamedacountyhr@acgov.org are routed to unmonitored mailboxes. If you have questions, please go to our website at www.acgov.org / hrs. You may also contact the Human Resources Analyst listed on the job announcement for the recruitment for which you have applied.
Ione Bell | Human Resources Analyst
Human Resource Services, County of Alameda
510) 272-6456 | Ione.bell@acgov.org
www.acgov.org / hrs
DISASTER SERVICE WORKER
All Alameda 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 report to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Alameda County has a diverse workforce, that is representative of the communities we serve and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment are based on merit, competence, performance and business need. Alameda County does not discriminate in employment on the basis of, race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors protected under federal, state and local law. Alameda County celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive, and welcoming workplace environment.
