Social Worker Assistant I/II

Kings County•Hanford, CA

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Kings Human Services Agency is seeking compassionate and motivated Social Worker Assistant I/II to support vital services that strengthen children, families, and adults in our community. Social Worker Assistants I gain foundational experience assisting with client interviews, gathering information, and supporting case management activities. Social Worker Assistants II build on that foundation, handling more complex assignments, coordinating services, and providing higher-level assistance to social workers. With multiple vacancies available, this is an excellent opportunity to begin or advance your career in social services while making a meaningful difference in the lives of Kings County residents.

Requirements

Equivalent to completion of an associate degree (60 semester units) from an accredited educational institution with course work in social/human services, sociology, psychology, other behavioral sciences, or a related field.
Additional qualifying experience may substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis for up to two years.
Social Worker Assistant I: None required.
Social Worker Assistant II: One (1) year of experience in a position involving a high volume of public contact.
Possession of a valid California driver’s license issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles at the time of appointment.
Qualify for security clearance through a background investigation and fingerprint check.
Ability to work irregular hours, including evenings, holidays and weekends as assigned, and travel within and outside the County.
Certain positions in this classification may be designated as bilingual requiring fluency in a foreign language.

Responsibilities

Assists professional Social Worker staff with routine, paraprofessional, office and field duties related to assigned program(s); provides assistance and support to clients and program participants in various capacities.
Schedules, coordinates, and supervises visits between children and parents/caregivers involved in child welfare programs according to the visitation plan; monitors interactions and behaviors to ensure child safety and welfare; administers warnings and takes action to end visitations as necessary and appropriate, at Agency office or other off-site locations.
Conducts home visits and inspections.
Arranges for and/or provides transportation to clients, program participants, and children for various activities including but not limited to parent/child visitations, medical appointments, school attendance, field trips, placement changes, etc.
Assists clients and program participants with completing various forms and applications including employment applications, applications for human service and other entitlement programs, and applications for other resources or community service referrals.
Provides direct childcare services, ensuring the safety and well-being of minor children, during family meetings, investigations, initial detentions, hospitals or psychiatric stays, placement changes, etc. May change diapers and provide other basic care for infants and children.
Responds to inquiries and requests for information from clients, families, and staff in accordance with legal, regulatory, departmental, and program policies and procedures.
Retrieves, prepares, and processes various applications, documents, and other correspondence including but not limited to requests for birth certificates and Social Security cards in support of clients, program participants, and program staff.
Receives and processes emergency response referral notices and suspected reports of abuse; transmits suspected reports of abuse to law enforcement and the District Attorney’s Office.
Assists Social Workers with preparation of case plans and court reports.
Reviews case plans with parents and obtains signatures on official documents.
Gathers information from a variety of sources for the completion and processing of forms, records, applications, and other documents; reviews forms and records for content, accuracy, completeness and compliance with regulatory, legal and organizational requirements; resolves routine errors, contacts individuals to obtain additional information, and completes records processing in accordance with policies and procedures.
Enters, edits, and retrieves data; prepares periodic or special reports from a computer system following established formats and menus.
Establishes and maintains accurate physical and electronic records and documentation of activities; enters and retrieves electronic data; enters notes and narratives into case files.
Provides information and training to new staff as assigned.
Observes and complies with County and mandated safety rules, regulations, and protocols.
Performs other related duties as assigned.