What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social Services Worker III - Child Welfare Services position at County of Tulare?
JOB
This recruitment will establish an employment list to fill current and any future vacancies within the Health & Human Services Agency. The anticipated life of the employment list is six months. If interested in employment for this position for current or future vacancies, please submit an online application for consideration. Multiple current vacancies are with the Health & Human Services Agency in multiple locations throughout Tulare County. Social Services Worker III-Child Welfare Services Recruitment VideoThis is a continuous recruitment and can close at any time without notice. Next Review Date: 04/07/25
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Manage a caseload within the Child Welfare Services spectrum, including emergency response, family maintenance, family reunification, permanency planning and adoptions. May include occasional, short-term management of complex cases. Perform case studies for the purpose of assessing, and making recommendations on individual and family problems, termination of parental rights and adoptive placements. Investigate and make recommendations concerning family situations involving neglect or child abuse. Investigate allegations of abuse in foster care. Testify in court on assigned cases as needed. Represent CWS in all mandated court appearances including detention, pre-adjudication, adjudication, disposition, 90-day review, 6, 12 and 18 month reviews, permanency planning hearings, as well as any other required court appearances. Evaluate court recommendations for appropriate referrals for services, both internally and externally. Refer and transport clients to specialized services for specific types of counseling or therapy. Interpret and explain rules, regulations, and policies to clients Prepare and maintain case records, case narratives, court reports and medical records. Research case files for medical, mental health and substance abuse history of parents and child. Maintain confidentiality of all information and materials handled. Participate in staff development programs to increase technical competence. Input data into a statewide, computerized client tracking and management system. Overtime hours may be required to provide services in compliance with state and federal laws. Work shifts outside of normal business hours including stand-by/on-call, after hours rotations, nights, weekends, and holidays as required to provide services in compliance with state and federal laws. Prepare memos, letters and reports. May provide training and instruction to staff. May plan, develop and make presentations. May recruit county foster homes and adoptive applicants by using various techniques such as media outreach, community outreach events, and by speaking at conferences and meetings. May review, edit and distribute the court related documents as prepared by the social work staff. May provide training on techniques for dealing with behavioral issues of children to biological, foster or adoptive parents. May act as a lead worker within a unit in the absence of the lead worker.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Conditions of EmploymentCandidates selected will be required to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening. Additionally, a background investigation may also be conducted, which may include a re-investigation every 10 years for some positions. An Employment Eligibility Verification using E-Verify may be required on the first day of employment for some positions. Some job classes may also require a physical exam. College Cost Reduction Access ActThis may be a qualifying position for student loan forgiveness through the College Cost Reduction and Access Act (CCRAA). Only student loan payments made after October 1, 2007 and in a qualified repayment plan are eligible. For more information you are encouraged to speak with your student loan servicer or visit: https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
This recruitment will establish an employment list to fill current and any future vacancies within the Health & Human Services Agency. The anticipated life of the employment list is six months. If interested in employment for this position for current or future vacancies, please submit an online application for consideration. Multiple current vacancies are with the Health & Human Services Agency in multiple locations throughout Tulare County. Social Services Worker III-Child Welfare Services Recruitment VideoThis is a continuous recruitment and can close at any time without notice. Next Review Date: 04/07/25
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Manage a caseload within the Child Welfare Services spectrum, including emergency response, family maintenance, family reunification, permanency planning and adoptions. May include occasional, short-term management of complex cases. Perform case studies for the purpose of assessing, and making recommendations on individual and family problems, termination of parental rights and adoptive placements. Investigate and make recommendations concerning family situations involving neglect or child abuse. Investigate allegations of abuse in foster care. Testify in court on assigned cases as needed. Represent CWS in all mandated court appearances including detention, pre-adjudication, adjudication, disposition, 90-day review, 6, 12 and 18 month reviews, permanency planning hearings, as well as any other required court appearances. Evaluate court recommendations for appropriate referrals for services, both internally and externally. Refer and transport clients to specialized services for specific types of counseling or therapy. Interpret and explain rules, regulations, and policies to clients Prepare and maintain case records, case narratives, court reports and medical records. Research case files for medical, mental health and substance abuse history of parents and child. Maintain confidentiality of all information and materials handled. Participate in staff development programs to increase technical competence. Input data into a statewide, computerized client tracking and management system. Overtime hours may be required to provide services in compliance with state and federal laws. Work shifts outside of normal business hours including stand-by/on-call, after hours rotations, nights, weekends, and holidays as required to provide services in compliance with state and federal laws. Prepare memos, letters and reports. May provide training and instruction to staff. May plan, develop and make presentations. May recruit county foster homes and adoptive applicants by using various techniques such as media outreach, community outreach events, and by speaking at conferences and meetings. May review, edit and distribute the court related documents as prepared by the social work staff. May provide training on techniques for dealing with behavioral issues of children to biological, foster or adoptive parents. May act as a lead worker within a unit in the absence of the lead worker.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Conditions of EmploymentCandidates selected will be required to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening. Additionally, a background investigation may also be conducted, which may include a re-investigation every 10 years for some positions. An Employment Eligibility Verification using E-Verify may be required on the first day of employment for some positions. Some job classes may also require a physical exam. College Cost Reduction Access ActThis may be a qualifying position for student loan forgiveness through the College Cost Reduction and Access Act (CCRAA). Only student loan payments made after October 1, 2007 and in a qualified repayment plan are eligible. For more information you are encouraged to speak with your student loan servicer or visit: https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
