Assistant Social Worker/Social Worker - Extra Help

County of Shasta•Redding, CA

17d•Onsite

About The Position

Under direction of the Social Worker Supervisor, the Extra Help Assistant Social Worker/Social Worker will complete In Home Supportive Services assessments and re-evaluations for eligible recipients. The Assistant Social Worker/Social Worker will conduct in-home assessments and reassessments to determine client eligibility and level of need for IHSS services. They will interview clients, family members, and caregivers to gather information related to functional abilities and living conditions. They will utilize state-mandated assessment tools (e.g., SOC 295, Functional Index Rankings) and develop individualized service plans and authorize appropriate hours of care. They will monitor and reassess client conditions to ensure ongoing eligibility and adequacy of services; collaborate with healthcare providers, community organizations, and other service agencies; maintain accurate case records in state and county databases (e.g., CMIPS); and respond to reports of suspected abuse or neglect, making referrals to Adult Protective Services as appropriate.

Requirements

Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university including thirty (30) semester college units in social welfare, social/human services, sociology, or other behavioral sciences.
Two (2) years of experience performing professional social casework services.
Possession of a master's degree in social work or a master's degree from a two-year counseling program.
Be a registered MFCC intern with California State Board of Behavioral Science.
Possession of a bachelor's degree, including thirty (30) semester college units in social welfare, social/human services, sociology or other behavioral sciences AND two (2) years of experience as an Assistant Social Worker in Shasta County.
Possession of a bachelor's degree, including thirty (30) semester college units in social welfare, social/human services, sociology, or other behavioral sciences AND two (2) years of experience performing social casework services in child or adult protective services comparable to an Assistant Social Worker in Shasta County.
Knowledge of: Basic principles of individual and group behavior; the general nature of social problems calling for the general principles of public assistance policies and programs; basic public welfare programs of the Federal, State, and local levels; principles of interviewing and methodology; socio-economic conditions and trends.
Ability to: Establish rapport with clients and their families in working toward a solution for their problem; analyze situations and adopt effective courses of action; speak and write effectively; learn and understand the agency programs and automated systems.
Knowledge of: Social casework objectives, principles, methods and caseload organization and management; the functions and services provided by a public social service agency including basic knowledge of community resources; principles of human growth and development; the laws, policies and administrative procedures of County social service programs; community organization and the social problems calling for the use of public and private community resources; principles and techniques of interviewing and recording in social casework.
Ability to: Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with clients and their families, other employees, representatives of other public agencies and community organizations and groups; effectively use community and agency resources; utilize supervision and direction effectively to meet program goals of the department; communicate effectively in written and oral form; manage a difficult caseload; understand and explain pertinent regulations and policies; maintain current, accurate case records and use automated systems as necessary.
Minimum of two years of case management experience, working with elders 60 and older and dependent adults aged 18-59 with disabilities of a physical, medical, cognitive, intellectual, or emotional nature.
Possess good communication skills and a compassionate attitude.
Maintain accurate and timely documentation and work well with a busy and often unpredictable caseload.
Experience with interviewing, completing assessments and developing services plans are critical skills for this position.
The successful candidate will work within a community setting and effectively use appropriate resources and services.
The candidate will also be required to establish and maintain effective working relationships with agency staff, clients, and community organizations.

Nice To Haves

The ideal candidate will be able to make an immediate positive impact on external and internal customers.
With a professional attitude and appearance, the ideal candidate will demonstrate a desire for serving those in need while promoting community health and well-being.
This individual will be a positive contributor to the site culture and exemplify the agency values of Collaboration, Adaptability, Respect and Excellence.
We welcome a candidate who is interested in a fast-paced, team-oriented, collaborative environment.
The ideal candidate will be good with communication, multitasking, organizing and have the ability to maintain strong interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

Complete In Home Supportive Services assessments and re-evaluations for eligible recipients.
Conduct in-home assessments and reassessments to determine client eligibility and level of need for IHSS services.
Interview clients, family members, and caregivers to gather information related to functional abilities and living conditions.
Utilize state-mandated assessment tools (e.g., SOC 295, Functional Index Rankings) and develop individualized service plans and authorize appropriate hours of care.
Monitor and reassess client conditions to ensure ongoing eligibility and adequacy of services.
Collaborate with healthcare providers, community organizations, and other service agencies.
Maintain accurate case records in state and county databases (e.g., CMIPS).
Respond to reports of suspected abuse or neglect, making referrals to Adult Protective Services as appropriate.
Studies and applies the principles and techniques of social work to a caseload which includes basic types of services problems.
As a learner-trainee, interviews clients to ascertain the nature of their problems and develop elementary services plans.
Carries out the less difficult services plans under close supervision where the end result normally is a tangible service, such as employment, referral to a community center or an environmental change.
Makes referrals to other staff members when problems are beyond level of competence.
Interprets services rules, regulations, and policy to clients and the general public when within the scope of responsibility.
Maintains necessary casework records.
Attends training courses designed to further understanding of the social work processes and to increase technical competence.
Carries a caseload of the more difficult types of social service cases involving individualized treatment and specialized advanced application of casework methods and skills.
Diagnoses client problems and follows through with the more difficult treatment plans with a high degree of independence.
Interviews clients in office or home to assess needs for service.
Explains the optional and mandatory nature of social services programs.
Interprets State, County and departmental rules, regulations and policies to individuals and groups.
Responds to requests for information and makes referrals to appropriate workers or departments.
Gathers, maintains and disseminates current information on community resources.
Prepares reports, case records and correspondence.
As an additional duty, incumbents may function in a lead capacity and assist with casework consultation and training for other social workers.
Assists in developing and implementing unit policies and procedures.
Acts in the absence of the supervisor or as designated in assigning cases and reviewing and approving case decisions.
Attends meetings and does related work as needed.
Undertakes a caseload of elderly clients to identify mental, physical and economic abilities and limitations which affect capacity for independent and/or family living.
Conducts initial in-depth client assessments covering psychological, social, rehabilitation and environmental conditions.
Makes home visits and evaluates needs and makes referrals to other agencies and services as needed.