Social Worker I/II/III

Kings County•Hanford, CA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Kings Human Services Agency is currently seeking qualified individuals for the position of: SOCIAL WORKER I/II/III. Kings County Human Services Agency is seeking passionate Social Worker I/II/III candidates who want to make a real difference in the lives of children, families, and adults and older adults in our community through the In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) or Adult Protective Services (APS) programs. Whether you’re just starting out in the field or bringing years of experience, this series offers meaningful work and room to grow. Social Workers I build a strong foundation by assisting with assessments, supporting case plans, and helping clients access services. Social Workers II take on more complex cases and provide deeper guidance and coordination. Social Workers III step into advanced responsibilities, leading difficult assessments, developing comprehensive plans, and serving as key resources within multidisciplinary teams. With multiple openings, this is a chance to join a supportive agency dedicated to empowering and strengthening Kings County residents.

Requirements

Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in social work, psychology, sociology, or a closely related field.
Social Worker I: No experience.
Social Worker II: One (1) year of responsible social services casework experience at a level equivalent to the classification of Social Worker I at the County of Kings.
Social Worker III: One (1) year of increasingly responsible social services casework experience at a level equivalent to the classification of Social Worker II at Kings County.
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, holiday and weekends, and travel within and outside the County.
Certain positions in this classification may be designated as bilingual, requiring fluency in a foreign language.

Nice To Haves

Substitution: Additional qualifying experience, including equivalent to an Eligibility Worker, Social Services Assistant, or Employment and Training Worker, may substitute the required education on a year for year basis for up to two (2) years for Social Worker I/II.
Substitution: Additional qualifying experience may substitute the required education on a year for year basis for up to two (2) years for Social Worker III.

Responsibilities

Learn to perform the full range of social services in such areas as adult protective services, in-home supportive services, home studies, and working with socially or physically disabled individuals.
Manages a caseload of clients; conducts assessments and case studies to evaluate social services needs; develops and carries out service plans according to client initial and ongoing needs.
Screens and interviews clients in their homes, in the office, over the phone, and in other field locations to assess the basic social, physical, and mental needs of clients and obtain health information in order to identify and provide social services.
Interprets and explains program goals, objectives, capabilities, limitations, and rules and regulations programs and client legal rights and responsibilities.
Receives referrals and determines eligibility for services; authorizes and/or coordinates services as necessary to complete individual service plans; follows up with clients to ensure services have been provided timely and according to client needs.
Informs clients of available community resources including but not limited to employment, training, housing, food and clothing, and health care; makes referrals to other County programs, external service providers, and community services; advocates for clients with various community and social service agencies.
Conducts home visits in connection with casework assignments.
Refers complex cases requiring a higher level of care and/or specialized services to appropriate staff.
Composes and prepares a variety of program related documentation including case notes and dictation, correspondence, documents, reports, and statistical data.
Maintains accurate and detailed records, files, and databases related to case actions and client interactions; inputs and updates information into electronic case management systems; maintain confidential client documentation.
Attends and participates in a variety of meetings, case conferences, joint team meetings, in-service trainings, and other staff development activities.
Provides training to less experienced staff and volunteers as assigned.
Performs other related duties as assigned.