Social Services Worker

Solano County • Fairfield, CA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Solano County Employment and Eligibility Services division of the Health and Social Services Department is currently recruiting for the position of Social Services Worker. Providing Public Assistance and Employment Services to Solano County. The Employment and Eligibility Services Division within the Health and Social Services Department assists citizens to become more independent and productive through programs designed to reduce dependency on welfare and promote personal responsibility. Also, it provides eligibility determination and benefit issuance for customers who apply for various public assistance benefits. Social Services Workers perform a wide variety of duties in support of agency programs and operations including home visits to clients, case review and monitoring, and coordination of services to clients; provide education, information, referral and case file maintenance; and functions as a liaison between community residents and program staff. This position provides entry into higher level classes in the mental health, substance abuse, and social services fields. Incumbents provide a variety of support services to clients in various, social services programs. While the work may vary depending upon the program to which assigned, all assignments include recognizing potential problems or emergency situations, utilizing use of agency or community resources and performing office support and record keeping tasks in support of the programs. Assignments are characterized by the provision of services in support of professionals within the program to which assigned. The eligible list created as a result of this recruitment will be used to fill full-time and part-time regular, limited-term or extra-help bilingual Spanish positions as vacancies occur throughout the County.

Requirements

• Two (2) years of experience in a health, social services or community organization that has included assisting case management staff in the provision of health, substance abuse or social services to a varied population of clients and service providing staff.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California Class C Driver's License may be required at the time of appointment.
• Skill in driving a private passenger automobile or van in all types of weather and traffic conditions.
• Bilingual skills may be required for some positions.
• Ability to work in an out-station location or in a setting with other professionals integrated as a team.
• First-hand experience as a human services, social services or mental health consumer and the ability to provide peer self-help counseling may be required for some positions.
• Ability to lift objects weighing between 25-50 pounds, and/or assist clients to walk, sit, stand or get in and out of transport vehicles may be required for some positions.
• Independent travel may be required to various work sites and client residences.
• Pass a background investigation.
• Sign a statement agreeing to comply with mandatory child and elder abuse reporting, drug free workforce, and confidentiality.

Nice To Haves

• Successful completion of the coursework from a recognized college, university or business school in health science, behavioral science and/or social services is highly desired.

Responsibilities

• Perform a wide variety of duties in support of agency programs and operations including home visits to clients, case review and monitoring, and coordination of services to clients.
• Provide education, information, referral and case file maintenance.
• Function as a liaison between community residents and program staff.
• Recognize potential problems or emergency situations.
• Utilize agency or community resources.
• Perform office support and record keeping tasks in support of the programs.
• Provide services in support of professionals within the program to which assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree