What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social Worker III - Adult Protective Services position at County of El Dorado?
Description
***SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CA LOCATION ONLY***
THE COUNTY OF EL DORADOThe County of El Dorado is committed to promoting the power of public service by fostering a diverse and collaborative workplace where employees are empowered, respected and valued. The dedicated efforts taken by the Board of Supervisors continues to promote El Dorado County as a competitive employer that is committed to recruiting and retaining qualified employees by advocating for competitive salaries and excellent benefits. The County of El Dorado is also supportive of providing telework opportunities for employees consistent with business needs and in accordance with Board of Supervisors Policy E-12 - Telecommuting.
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY
The El Dorado County Health And Human Services Agency is committed to transforming lives and improving futures for the citizens of El Dorado County. Their programs and services include: Behavioral Health, Public Health, Community and Social Services. Their over 600 employees are dedicated to enhancing and enriching the lives of those in their communities.
SOCIAL SERVICES DIVISION
The Health and Human Services Agency’s Social Services Division strives to improve the quality of life for the residents of El Dorado County. They help residents meet basic needs and ultimately become self-sufficient by offering the following services: CalFresh, CalWORKs, General Assistance and employment services. Social Services also provides both Adult and Children’s protective services.
THE OPPORTUNITY
The Social Worker III carries a complex and difficult caseload involving the determination of need for social services for individuals and families, for adults; perform assessments and eligibility determinations involving individualized case plans and application of casework methods; may serve as a lead worker over subordinate professional staff supporting an assigned program or function; provides comprehensive casework services of a tangible nature; and performs related duties as assigned.
The selected candidate will have the opportunity to:
- Receive and respond to reports of suspected abuse, neglect, and exploitation; obtain information from reporters; personally investigate and assess situations to protect vulnerable adults, and recommend alternate placement (if applicable); may provide information to law enforcement or district attorneys; may be required to work on-call; may testify in court.
- Perform case studies and evaluate individual and family case information to assess the safety of adults; determine appropriate types and methods of treatment.
- Develop and carry out case plans for an assigned caseload; ensure all services are delivered in a respectful, culturally sensitive, and appropriate manner and in conformance with agency, state, and federal requirements; assist clients and family members to develop strategies to accomplish case plan goals.
- Counsel or support clients with complex or specialized needs; provide crisis intervention.
- Refer clients to other staff members or to community resources for direct and intensive services and specialized counseling; advocate on clients behalf for most appropriate services including enabling services.
- Make a diagnosis of client problems and follow through with the social treatment plans with a high degree of independence.
For a full description of duties and responsibilities, please review the job description here.
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE
The Adult Protective Services Program (APS) serves older (65 years and older) and dependent adults (18 - 64 who are disabled), when these adults are unable to meet their own needs, or are victims of abuse, neglect or exploitation. APS works collaboratively with community partners including law enforcement and other first responders, hospitals and community service agencies and educates the public about reporting requirements and responsibilities under the Elder and Dependent Adult Abuse Reporting laws and brings greater awareness to the issues of abuse, neglect and exploitation.
The ideal Social Worker/candidate for this position will have a demonstrated history of and be committed to working with the older and dependent adult populations, particularly those who have been victims of abuse, neglect and/or exploitation. The ideal candidate will demonstrate the ability to work independently; as well as part of a small, close knit team. Excellent verbal and written communications skills are required. Seeking an experienced Social Worker (i.e. prior APS, Public Guardian or closely related experience) with comprehensive assessment skills with older and dependent adults, strong customer service skills, and experience working in a case management model where collaboration and customer service comes first. Home visits are required. On Call after hours shifts required on a rotating basis to ensure 24/7 availability.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, organizational skills with a high degree of attention to detail a must. Key factors for success include being a "self-starter" that is able to work independently as well as on a team, who asks questions, make suggestions and knows when it is appropriate to take the initiative are valued attributes.
Human Resources will assess your application to determine if you are minimally qualified using the following recommendations:
Education and Experience:
One (1) year of full-time experience performing journey-level social work case management equivalent to the County's class of Social Worker II;
One (1) year of full-time experience performing journey-level social work case management equivalent to the County's class of Social Worker II;
OR
Two (2) years of full-time journey-level social work case management experience in a public or private agency*; and Thirty (30) semester units or forty-five (45) quarter units from an accredited college or university, including fifteen (15) semester units or twenty-two and one half (22.5) quarter units in social welfare, social/human services, sociology, or other social or behavioral science.**
- Qualifying social work case management includes direct case work management, such as: assessment, evaluation; conducting investigations of abuse, neglect, and exploitation; preparing court reports; responsibility for a long term caseload, monitoring compliance through home visits and other personal contact; collaboration with other agencies and linking clients to resources and programs; development of a case plan, modification of case plans as needed/required; and authority to impose sanctions or implement actions that impact services.
** Examples of acceptable social or behavioral science courses include: anthropology, criminal justice, ethnic studies, human development, human services, psychology, social welfare, and sociology.
Licenses and Certifications:
- Possession of, or ability to obtain and maintain, a valid California or Nevada Driver's License and a satisfactory driving record.
In addition to these great opportunities, Social Worker III may be eligible for the following:
- Employees residing in the Tahoe basin may be eligible to a Tahoe differential of up to $101.53, paid twenty-four (24) benefits pay periods and Geographical differential of up to $200.00, paid twenty-four (24) pay periods per year.
SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION
If you have any questions regarding this recruitment, contact Nicholas Jetton in Human Resources at nicholas.jetton@edcgov.us.
RECRUITMENT PROCESS
The Human Resources Department will screen all applications to identify qualified candidates. After screening, qualified candidates will be referred to the next step and notified of all further procedures applicable to their status in the recruitment process.
A training and experience evaluation will be utilized to determine an applicant's ability to continue in the recruitment process ranking for referral to specific vacancies. Based upon the information in the application and/or responses to supplemental questions, the applicant's education, training and experience will be evaluated using a pre-determined formula.
Supplemental questions play an integral role in this recruitment process. Please take the time to provide thoughtful and thorough responses. The information you provide may be used to determine your ranking for referral to specific vacancies. All work experience that is described or included in your response(s) MUST be included in the "Work Experience" section of your application. Do not refer to a resume or other documentation.
For more information on the recruitment process,
Based on the department's needs, the selection procedures listed above may be modified. All candidates will be notified of any changes in the selection procedures.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The County of El Dorado is recruiting applicants for the Social Worker III - Adult Protective Services. This recruitment will establish a list for the purpose of filling current and future full time, part time, limited term and extra help vacancies for at least three (3) months.
We currently have the following vacancies:
- One (1) full time vacancy in the Health and Human Services Agency - Social Services, located in South Lake Tahoe, CA.
The County of El Dorado is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.
As required by Internal Revenue Service Publication 1075, individuals in positions that have access to Federal Tax Information (FTI), will be subject to a background investigation and a criminal history check. In addition, individuals hired into positions that have access to FTI will be re-investigated at least once every ten (10) years.
Many job classifications require pre-employment medical screening. Depending on the job classification, medical screening may include drug testing, including but not limited to marijuana. A positive test may result in the revocation of an employment offer.
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Escape the traffic and smog because El Dorado County is just:
- 40 miles to Downtown Sacramento
- 50 miles to Sacramento International Airport
- 129 miles to San Francisco
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- Hiking, Camping, Fishing, Boating, and Watersports
- Skiing and Snowboarding
- Live Music and Music Festivals
- Local Craft Breweries and Wineries
- El Dorado County Fair
- Placerville Speedway Races
- Farm to Fork Restaurants
- Small Business Shops
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Salary : $102 - $200
