Social Worker II (Spanish Bilingual Preferred)

SOCIAL WORKER II This position is located in Mono County, CA. Job Location: Mammoth Lakes, CA. Language Requirement: Spanish bilingual preferred, but not required. Attendance: Mono County supports flexible work options that promote a healthy work‑life balance. In alignment with the County’s Remote Work Policy, eligible employees may be considered for remote arrangements when appropriate. While remote work is not guaranteed, it may be approved based on the needs of the position and department.

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS

Principles and practices of organization, workload management and time management

Principles and practices of note taking, report writing, English composition, grammar, punctuation, and spelling

Phone etiquette and interview techniques

Socio‑economic conditions and trends

Basic principles of individual and group behavior

Current issues in the field of social welfare

Role and responsibilities of social workers

Principles of interviewing and problem‑solving methodology

Basic public welfare programs on the Federal, State, and local level

General principles of public assistance policies and programs

Developing and preparing court report, case plans, case narratives and safety plans in automated computer systems

Entering and retrieving data and narratives from automated computer systems

Basic principles and techniques of interviewing and recording of social casework

Laws, rules, and regulations governing the operation of the public welfare agency and the role of a social worker

Community organization and the social problems calling for the use of public and private community resources

Basic principles involved in the nature, growth, and development of personality and in‑group processes

The medical, legal, economic, and social management needs of individuals and families with special medical needs such as HIV disease, drug dependency, the medically fragile child, Alzheimer’s, and the terminally ill

The strategies and protocols surrounding crisis intervention techniques such as voice modulation and assessing the potential for suicide

Basic psychopathology, the different types of mental illness diagnoses, how mental illness affects human behavior and mental health services and treatments utilized by clients

ABILITY TO

Understand and learn the agency programs, policies, and procedures

Obtain facts and recognize the relevance and significance

Organize and maintain work detail

Establish and maintain effective client rapport and professional working relationships with agency staff, clients, and others

Communicate effectively, both orally (phone and in person) and in writing

Analyze situations and adopt effective courses of action

Interpret and explain to the applicant, recipient, or others public social service programs, policies, rules, and regulations

Develop skill in interviewing case recording and interpretation

Work within a community setting and effectively use appropriate resources and services

Maintain confidentiality in accordance with legal standards and/or county regulations

Work effectively in emotionally charged or stressful settings/emergencies

Operate a personal computer and other office equipment and software

Analyze data, interpret and apply directions, rules, policies, procedures and regulations, and develop appropriate responses

Accept and use constructive feedback

Interact professionally and respectfully with clients including difficult, hostile, or distressed clients

Respect cultural differences

Work with cases varying in difficulty /clients including clients with dual diagnoses, potentially dangerous clients or legally complex cases

Analyze data from multiple sources, interpret and apply complex directions, rules, policies, procedures and regulations, and develop appropriate responses

EXAMINATION INFORMATION The Training & Experience Examination is designed to elicit a range of specific information regarding each candidate’s knowledge, skill, abilities, and potential to effectively perform the duties relative to the classification. Responses to the questionnaire will be assessed based on pre‑determined rating criteria. All applicants must complete the entire examination to receive a score. In order to obtain a position on the eligible list, candidates must receive a minimum rating of 70% on the examination.

MSS is accepting applications on a continuous basis. Qualifying candidates will be notified via email with instructions for completing the examination within 30 days of the date of application.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY The Merit System Services program is committed to equal employment opportunity for all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

Town of Mammoth Lakes

The Town of Mammoth Lakes, with a population of approximately 7,093 is the most populated area of Mono County. The County Seat is located in picturesque Bridgeport located 360 miles north of Los Angeles and 182 miles southeast of Sacramento. Mono County, with a population of approximately 12,853, is set on the eastern slopes of California's Sierra Nevada Mountain Range. It is a rare environment of natural contrasts: soaring granite peaks and spacious desert vistas, quiet lakes, bubbling hot springs and cold mountain streams, winter snows and sunny summer skies. The County offers numerous recreational opportunities for the outdoor enthusiast.

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