Social Worker II

County of Alameda•Oakland, CA

About The Position

This classification specification describes the journey-level classification of the Social Worker Classification flexible staffed series. Under general supervision, the Social Worker II Social Workers will assess clients for eligibility of services, needs, and make level, to assess referrals to appropriate service programs, as well as provide assistance and provide counseling and appropriate supportive social services to clients; collect and evaluate client socio-economic information and data; manage the on-going responsibility for a caseload of applicants or clients receiving services, and performs other related duties as required.

Requirements

Equivalent of six (6) months of full-time experience in the class of Social Worker I in the Alameda County classified service.
Equivalent to graduation from a two (2) year accredited college (90 quarter units or 60 semester units), which includes 15 semester or 22 quarter units in social welfare, social/human services, public health, sociology, psychology, clinical psychology, counseling, or other behavioral science.
Equivalent of one (1) year of full-time experience as an Employment Counselor or experience comparable to an Employment Counselor.
Equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university (180 quarter units or 120-semester units), which includes 30 semester or 45 quarter units in social welfare, social/human services, public health, sociology, psychology, clinical psychology, counseling, or other behavioral science.
Equivalent of one (1) year of full-time social casework experience in a public or non-profit human services agency.
Possession of a valid California Motor Vehicle Operator's license.

Nice To Haves

Exceptional written and oral communication skills, with a proven record of delivering clear, effective communication, taking responsibility for understanding others, and clearly conveying information, and ideas through a variety of media.
The ability to build and maintain successful work relationships, collaborating with multiple agencies to address client needs, working effectively with individuals of diverse cultures, interpersonal styles, abilities, motivations, or backgrounds, and making the most effective use of the capabilities, insights, and ideas of all individuals.
Skill as a well-organized individual, capable of prioritizing, multi-tasking planning daily work activities, and establishing a course of action to ensure work is completed efficiently.
Ability to treat people with dignity, respect and fairness, giving proper credit, and standing up for deserving others and their ideas even in the face of resistance or challenge.
Outstanding analytical skills, with demonstrated ability to think logically and arrive at sound conclusions.
A demonstrated knowledge of, and ability to apply, the principles, practices and techniques of social work.
Knowledge of Welfare and Institutions Code, the Social Security Act, and pertinent legislation in the field of public welfare.
Ability to interpret complex federal and state laws, rules and regulations and procedures related to social work.
Experience providing client-centered service and demonstrated knowledge of public and private social agencies and other community resources.
Fluency in Spanish, Cantonese, Mandarin, Farsi, Tagalog, Vietnamese, or Cambodian is desirable.

Responsibilities

Assess clients for eligibility of services, needs, and make level.
Assess referrals to appropriate service programs.
Provide assistance and provide counseling and appropriate supportive social services to clients.
Collect and evaluate client socio-economic information and data.
Manage the on-going responsibility for a caseload of applicants or clients receiving services.
Perform other related duties as required.

Benefits

Medical – HMO & PPO Plans
Dental – HMO & PPO Plans
Vision or Vision Reimbursement
Share the Savings
Basic Life Insurance
Supplemental Life Insurance (with optional dependent coverage for eligible employees)
Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
County Allowance Credit
Flexible Spending Accounts - Health FSA, Dependent Care and Adoption Assistance
Short-Term Disability Insurance
Long-Term Disability Insurance
Voluntary Benefits - Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, Long-Term Care, Hospital Indemnity and Legal Services
Employee Assistance Program
Retirement Plan - (Defined Benefit Pension Plan)
Deferred Compensation Plan (457 Plan or Roth Plan)
12 paid holidays
Floating Holidays
Vacation and sick leave accrual
Vacation purchase program
Catastrophic Sick Leave
Pet Insurance
Commuter Benefits Program
Guaranteed Ride Home
Employee Wellness Program (e.g. At Work Fitness, Incentive Based Programs, Gym Membership Discounts)
Employee Discount Program (e.g. theme parks, cell phone, etc.)
Child Care Resources
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