Expected starting salary $34.62 to $46.23. Full salary range $34.62 to $57.83.
Bachelor's OR Master's degree from an accredited college or university.
Regular and reliable attendance is a necessary component of job/position. Individuals required to use County vehicles and equipment must have a valid driver's license and be free of any major traffic violations for the last three (3) years.
Desirable Qualifications:
Two (2) years of social service-related experience.
Under supervision, and within Federal, State and locally developed programs and policies, identifies individual and/or family needs and works toward meeting those needs through County and community support services. Provides case management and/or advocacy for customers. May provide education in community-based settings. Works within a multi-disciplinary team setting. Supports a diverse, respectful, and inclusive workplace.- Conducts home visits and interviews clients to assess needs, challenges, and strengths within individuals and family systems.
- Partners with families in the development of case plan goals that leverage family strengths to address barriers or challenges.
- Partners with families and schools to address attendance and behavioral concerns for children.
- Partners with the County Attorney's Office to support youth involved in the CHIPS-Truancy process
- Participate in school and other community-related meetings to address educational outcomes for children.
- Assists families with connecting to and accessing community resources (Early childhood education, childcare, employment, food, cash, and health benefits).
- Advocates for children, families, and communities.
- Maintains electronic case file documentation in compliance with program requirements.
- Promotes and supports engagement of natural supports and collaboration using case planning, family group, and other conference meetings.
- Participates in and presents work with families during weekly unit consultation.
- Performs related work as required.
- Knowledge of the social sciences.
- Knowledge of the principles of social work.
- Knowledge of community resources.
- Knowledge of social and economic problems.
- Knowledge of motivating factors of human behavior.
- Knowledge of trauma-informed practices.
- Knowledge of therapeutic and strength-based approaches.
- Knowledge of agency policies.
- Knowledge of data practices and confidentiality.
- Skill in verbal communication, public speaking, writing and recording of information and data.
- Skill in the use of computers and technology.
- Skill in individual and community advocacy.
- Ability to understand individual and family needs with empathy and objectivity
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
- Ability to organize efficiently and keep records systematically.
- Ability to work with diverse populations.
- Ability to serve as a liaison to community resources.
- Ability to drive an automobile.
Persons with disabilities: the above is a general listing of job duties. Essential and non-essential functions may vary by individual position. Reasonable accommodations may be available for both essential and non-essential job duties.
Physical Demands and Work Environment: In compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act, the following represents the Physical and Environmental Demands:
Function:
24% or Less
25% - 49%
50%-74%
75% or more
Office environment
X
Lab-hospital environment
X
Clinical environment
X
Community visits
X
Exposure to needle sticks/sharps exposure
X
Exposure to human blood/pathogens/body fluids
X
Exposure to atmospheric conditions, weather, extreme heat/cold, wet and/or humid
X
Sitting
X
Standing, walking, reaching, pulling, climbing, handling, feeling
X
Repetitive hand movements, typing/data entry
X
Talking, hearing
X
Operate vehicle
X
Close vision
X
Distance vision
X
Sedentary (exert up to 10 pounds of force)
X
An Equal Opportunity Employer
