SOCIAL CASE WORKER II CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATION ANNOUNCEMENT (EXAM #7391)
About The Position
The Social Case Worker II performs specialized casework and may be assigned to child and family services, family preservation, family support, or family reintegration. Assignments may involve distinctive geographic locations, irregular hours, court hearings and trials, and other specialized service needs. The role provides culturally sensitive social services to children and families, including services in clients’ homes, foster care, protective services, adoption, transportation, and support for children and families facing physical, behavioral, or emotional challenges. The position uses social work principles to assess needs, support rehabilitation and self-help, preserve family life, protect children, and develop substitute care and permanency plans. The worker gathers information through the social study process, develops and revises case and treatment plans, connects clients with community resources and social agencies, and regularly evaluates client safety, needs, and services. The position requires independent judgment and accurate case documentation. It may also involve special projects to study service needs or agency practices and policies. The worker operates under general supervision, with work reviewed for compliance with social work practices, Department policy, and applicable laws and regulations. Direction to case aides and support staff is limited, though temporary supervisory responsibility may be assigned. This is a civil service examination announcement. Applicants must pass the written civil service examination before being offered an interview. The examination establishes a civil service list that may remain in effect for up to four years.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in sociology, psychology, social work, child development, or a related field.
- Two years of experience in family and children services.
- Maintain a valid driver’s license.
- Thorough knowledge of social casework principles, practices, and techniques and the ability to apply them effectively.
- Thorough knowledge of individual physical, emotional, and behavioral patterns; social, cultural, ethnic, and economic factors contributing to personal maladjustment and dependency; and factors affecting interpersonal and family relationships and parental functioning.
- Knowledge of the diverse populations served by state agencies and the ability to apply that knowledge effectively.
- Working knowledge of federal and state laws relating to caseworker duties and responsibilities, including children and family preservation services.
- Knowledge of community resources offering specialized services to children and families, particularly voluntary services.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with individuals and groups inside and outside the agency.
- Basic computer skills, including keyboarding, mouse use, and word processing.
- Pass the written civil service examination before being offered an interview.
Responsibilities
- Perform specialized casework in child and family services, family preservation, family support, or family reintegration.
- Provide culturally sensitive social services to children and families, including intensive in-home services, foster care, protective services, adoption, and related client services.
- Identify and analyze social problems and support individuals and families toward self-help, rehabilitation, family preservation, child protection, and permanency.
- Gather information through social studies to develop psychosocial histories and case plans.
- Connect clients with community resources and coordinate with other social agencies to address specialized needs.
- Use independent judgment in making ongoing casework decisions and actions.
- Reevaluate client safety, needs, and service effectiveness, including cultural sensitivity.
- Initiate and revise assistance, service, treatment, and goal plans as needed.
- Maintain case records and documentation according to Department standards and policies.
- Participate in agency projects studying special problem areas, practices, or policies.
- Appear and present material at court hearings and trials when required.
- Provide instruction and direction to case aide technicians, clerical staff, and support staff; may assume short-term supervisory duties.
- Maintain and improve skills through relevant training and education.
- Perform related work as required.
Benefits
- State employee benefits are referenced; details are available through the Office of Employee Benefits website.
- Direct deposit is required for employees hired after September 30, 2014.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
