Social Service Worker
Company: County of Santa Barbara
Location: Santa Maria
Posted on: November 16, 2023
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Job Description:
Description
SALARY: $5,061.96 - $6,054.04 Monthly, $60,743.54 - $72,648.47
Annually plus bilingual allowance when applicable
We are accepting applications to fill current vacancies in the
Social Services Department. The current vacancies are in Santa
Maria, Lompoc and Santa Barbara for the Social Services
Department.
We are also establishing a list for future vacancies in the Social
Services Department, Sheriff's Office, and Public Defender's
Office. Vacancies may be available in Santa Maria, Santa Barbara,
and Lompoc. Candidates interested in the Sheriff's Office or Public
Defender's Office must be available and willing to work at All
Locations throughout the County. To be considered for future
vacancies in the Sheriff's Office or Public Defender's Office,
applicants must select "All Locations" in the location section of
the application as well as in the supplemental questionnaire.
BENEFITS OVERVIEW!
Applicants from other public sector employers may qualify for:
Incumbents in the Department of Social Services will initially be
working under close supervision in a training status and are
expected to learn departmental organization, social service
programs, case study methods, and casework services and perform
without close supervision within one year. Trainees assigned to
work in child/adult protective services may perform more difficult
social service work. Upon completion of training, incumbents are
expected to perform journey-level social service work. Incumbents
carry a complex social service caseload in such areas as child
protective services, adult protective services, and in-home
supportive services, supplemental security income advocacy
services, or in a locked facility.
Incumbents in the Public Defender's Office for this position work
within the Community Defender Division. The Community Defender
Division (CDD) continues to provide compassionate and tireless
advocacy and services for our clients while simultaneously seeking
long-term systemic changes to improve the lives of our most
vulnerable citizens. CDD combines the knowledge and expertise of
social workers, housing advocates, resource specialists and
attorneys to address the entire person and all of the underlying
causes for involvement with the criminal justice system. Clients
have been assisted in the following areas this year: finding
housing, addressing substance abuse, connection with medical
insurance, assistance in mental health treatment, and overall case
management for those of varying intellectual abilities.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS: This class is the entry-level to
professional social service work. Incumbents initially work under
close supervision in a training status and are expected to learn
departmental organization, social service programs, case study
methods, and case work services and to perform without close
supervision within one year. Trainees assigned to work in
child/adult protective services may perform more difficult social
service work. Upon completion of training, incumbents are expected
to perform journey-level social service work. Incumbents carry a
complex social service caseload in such areas child protective
services, adult protective services, as in-home supportive
services, supplemental security income advocacy services, or in a
locked facility.
Ideal Candidate will possess:
Examples of Duties
Employment Standards
Additional Qualifications: The ability to read, write, and converse
fluently in English and Spanish is required for some positions.
Note: If you indicated on your application that you are bilingual,
Human Resources will place you on the employment list for a job
requiring bilingual skills. Hiring departments may test you on your
fluency. If you do not demonstrate sufficient fluency, your name
may be withheld from future certifications or removed from the
employment list, in accordance with Civil Service Rule 7.
Additional Requirements:
Ability to: learn, apply and explain complex regulations and
policies governing processes of assigned program; interview a
variety of people with diverse socio-economic backgrounds and
temperaments; work independently; understand and follow direction;
listen; cope with unusual life circumstances; manage a caseload and
recall case details; maintain confidentiality of information; write
clear, accurate and concise reports and prepare routine statistical
reports; organize and prioritize work assignments; make decisions
and independent judgments; determine the appropriate course of
action in emergency or stressful situations; understand program
objectives in relation to departmental goals and procedures; deal
firmly and fairly with clients; maintain accurate records and
document actions taken; identify and make referrals to local and
regional providers of social, medical and/or other specialized
services; act on behalf of client to obtain needed services;
operate a computer in the completion of assignments; communicate
effectively both verbally and in writing; establish and maintain
cooperative working relationships.
Supplemental Information
APPLICATION & SELECTION PROCESS:
VETERANS PREFERENCE POINTS: Veteran's preference credit is
applicable for this recruitment (5 points for veterans, 10 points
for disabled veterans). To be eligible for this credit, you must be
applying for this position within five years from your most recent
date of: (1) honorable discharge from active military service; or,
(2) discharge from a military or veterans' hospital where treatment
and confinement were for a disability incurred during active
military service; or, (3) completion of education or training
funded by a Federal Educational Assistance Act. No time limit
exists for veterans with 30% or more disability. To receive
veteran's preference points, you must: (1) check the Veteran's
Preference Points box on the employment application form, (2)
submit a copy of your Form DD214 to the Human Resources Department
on or before the application deadline, and (3) pass all phases of
the examination process. The preference points will be added to
your final test score.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS: The County of Santa Barbara is committed
to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants. Qualified
individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation
during the application or selection process should contact the
recruiter listed on the job posting. We require verification of
needed accommodation from a professional source, such as a Medical
Provider or a learning institution.
BACKGROUND CHECK AND MEDICAL EVALUATION: Sheriff's Office and
Public Defender's Office will conduct a background investigation.
Current or excessive use of drugs, sale of drugs, serious criminal
history, or deception relating to employment history may bar
employment. Other departments may require an extended background
check including credit history; this is at the discretion of each
department.
The following process is only used for the Sheriff's Office:
Conditional Job Offer: Once a conditional offer of employment has
been made, candidate will be required to successfully complete a
background check, which includes a conviction history check, and
satisfactory reference checks. The appointee will be subject to a
post-offer medical evaluation or examination. The appointee must
satisfactorily complete a one-year probationary period.
Recruiters will communicate with applicants by e-mail during each
step in the recruitment process. Applicants are reminded to check
spam filters continuously during the Recruitment & Selection
Process steps listed above to ensure they do not miss required
deadlines.
Disaster Service Workers: Pursuant to Governmental Code section
3100, all employees with the County of Santa Barbara are declared
to be disaster service workers subject to such disaster service.
Activities as may be assigned to them by their superiors or by
law.
Statement of Commitment
The County of Santa Barbara is dedicated to cultivating and
sustaining an environment that exhibits equity and inclusion
everywhere, and at all levels of our organization. The County
believes equity is a fundamental principle that must be imbedded in
policies, institutional practices and systems. The County
recognizes the negative impacts of systemic racism and is committed
to eliminating the barriers affecting our Black, Latinx,
Indigenous, and Asian community members, as well as people of other
diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds. We envision a world where
society and its systems (e.g. education, criminal justice, and
health care, housing the economy) are just, fair, and inclusive,
enabling all people to participate and reach their full
potential.
We celebrate community and employee diversity, strive for inclusion
and belonging, and promote empowered participation. We aspire to
build a workforce that is reflective of these values and the
communities we serve. We are proud to be an equal opportunity
employer and will resolutely uphold federal, California state law
and/or Santa Barbara County ordinances.
We believe equity and inclusion are vital to fulfill the County's
mission and to embody a culture of "One County, One Future."
Expanding the full range of employee talent allows the County to
deliver our best to all our community members.
We believe in the dignity and humanity of all people. We strive for
a healthy and prosperous society that promotes all people having
equitable access and opportunity.
APPLICATION AND SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE DEADLINE: 12/06/2023,
4:59 pm. Postmarks will not be accepted. Applications and job
bulletins can be obtained 24 hours a day at
www.sbcountyjobs.com.
DSS Recruiter: Jasmine Gaytan, email at Jgayta@countyofsb.org
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