Ongoing Social Worker/Human Services Professional

The following duties are typical for this position.  These are not to be construed as exclusive or all inclusive.  Other duties may also be required and assigned as best practice or as requirements change within the social work practice field. 

1. To provide planned and to provide unplanned services through the establishment of a   professional working relationship with the consumer, geared towards strengthening the consumer's ability to independently cope with life situations.    

2. To complete administrative duties in a timely manner  

3. Determines, through interviews, assessments, home visits, investigations, etc., the range of services needed by individuals, families, explaining the services and discussing the consumer’s rights and responsibilities.  

4. To establish and maintain a working knowledge of the responsibilities of various community, county, state and independent resources available to agency consumers and   the ability to utilize these resources as appropriate.   

5. To refer consumers to other agencies or services and cooperates with such agencies in serving the needs of the consumer or agency. 

6. Provide the direct delivery of services and programs that are in compliance with all unit, agency, and county policies.  

7. Participate in individual conferences and team meetings.   

8. Provide plans and all services developed by staff are least restrictive and yet ensure community member safety. 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

• An ability to understand and follow directions as well as read and write reports. 

• Knowledge of interviewing, communication, and counseling. 

• Knowledge of Federal and State laws, rules, standards and regulations pertaining to practice area. 

• Sensitivity to social problems, such as family disorganization, discrimination, disability, poverty, unemployment, etc. and the impact on the families. 

• Ability to resolve crisis. 

• Ability to write concise court reports. 

• Ability to meet deadlines for paperwork and court work. 

• Ability to assess safety.   

• Ability to maintain confidentiality, exercise sound judgment in confrontational and 

        stressful situations, and follow instructions, to complete tasks and to work closely with   

        the supervisor and others 

Minimum required qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work with Social Work Certification, or eligible for Social Work Certification to be completed within 1 year of employment       

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related Human Services program with Social Work Certification, and eligible to enroll in Social Work Training Certificate approved courses to obtain Social Work Certification within 2 years from employment.                         

Other Requirements: 

• At least two years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience  

• Competent computer skills and computer experience  

• Must successfully pass caregiver and criminal background check. 

• Must possess a valid driver’s license and unlimited access to a personal vehicle 

• A minimum of $250,000/$500,000 auto liability insurance coverage verified upon hire and at renewal by providing a copy of the declaration page of your policy from your insurance carrier 

• Willingness to utilize personal vehicle as necessary to perform job duties and responsibilities including transport of agency consumers, if necessary. 

In evaluating candidates for this position, the County may consider a combination of education, training and experience which provides the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties of the position.