Social Service Practitioner II - III (DAAS/OPG)
About The Position
The Department of Aging and Adult Services/Office of the Public Guardian is recruiting for Social Service Practitioners (SSPs) who provide professional social work services including diagnosis, assessment, intervention and case management support to aging and adult individuals with complex health, psychological or economic problems. Work requires investigating and/or supporting cases involving neglect, abuse, emotional or behavioral problems, physical/mental disabilities or other health conditions. Travel and field work, including home visits, are a routine part of these assignments.
Requirements
- Applicants must meet one of the following options: Option A: A Master's degree in Social Work (MSW) from a school accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.
- Option B: A Master's degree in Human Services, Psychology, Counseling with an emphasis in gerontology, marriage, family, or child counseling, or a closely related field AND either 500 hours of supervised clinical internship OR one (1) year of casework experience equivalent to a Social Worker II in San Bernardino County. (Note: Experience as a Social Worker II Trainee is not qualifying and should be clearly distinguished from experience as a Social Worker II on application or resume.)
- Option C: A Bachelor's degree in Social Work (BSW) from a school accredited by the Council on Social Work Education AND one (1) year of casework experience equivalent to a Social Worker II in San Bernardino County. (Note: Experience as a Social Worker II Trainee is not qualifying and should be clearly distinguished from experience as a Social Worker II on application or resume.)
- Option D: Bachelor's degree in gerontology, behavioral science, psychology, sociology, social/human services, anthropology, cultural and gender studies, or human development AND two (2) years of casework experience equivalent to a Social Worker II in San Bernardino County. (Note: Experience as a Social Worker II Trainee is not qualifying and should be clearly distinguished from experience as a Social Worker II on application or resume.)
- Incumbents travel throughout the County, and must possess and maintain a valid California Class C driver license, a clean driving record, and proof of automobile liability insurance must be produced and maintained for the individual providing the transportation.
- Applicants selected for these positions must successfully pass a background check which includes fingerprinting and a verification of employment history and education.
Nice To Haves
- Social work experience related to the services provided within the Department of Aging and Adult Services/Office of the Public Guardian is highly desirable.
- Applicants fluent in American Sign Language, Arabic, Korean, Mandarin, Tagalog, Spanish and/or Vietnamese are strongly encouraged to apply.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Industry
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
