Human Services Social Worker Master's Degree including Special Skills Classes
County of Sacramento, Sacramento, CA, United States
Human Services Social Worker – Master’s Degree (continuous filing exam)
Under direction and with independent professional responsibility, this position provides direct public social services to clients, dealing with complex individual and family problems, and acts as a program and casework consultant to staff.
Knowledge Of
Goals and objectives of public social services
Available public and private community resources
Awareness of cultural differences and implicit bias
Socio‑economic awareness of low‑income populations
Applicable laws, rules, and regulations governing the field of public social services
National Association of Social Workers Code of Ethics
Interviewing techniques
Office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications such as Microsoft Office products and other specialized applications related to the area of assignment
Basic arithmetic (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, decimals, percentages, ratios, and fractions)
Social casework principles and practices including group work and community organization
Social problems which call for the use of public and private community resources
Socio‑economic conditions and problems which affect the work of a public social service agency
Principles, program provisions, and requirements, and applicable procedures of criminal justice, victim‑witness, multi‑disciplinary review, and domestic violence systems and programs
Crisis intervention and de‑escalation techniques
Research and analysis methods used in studies involving social services and public assistance programs
Individual and group behavior and dynamics
Medical, psychological and socio‑economic conditions and problems which affect the work of a public social service agency
English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation
Ability To
Communicate effectively with persons from a variety of social, cultural and economic backgrounds
Work effectively with diverse communities and perspectives
Act and present professionally when engaging clients, contractors, coworkers, and others in the course of work
Work effectively as part of a multi‑disciplinary team
Interview effectively in a wide variety of circumstances
Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with clients, fellow employees, other agencies and the general public
Maintain composure under stress
Compile and integrate information to make a comprehensive assessment
Communicate clearly and concisely, verbally and in writing
Independently initiate and respond to correspondence
Think critically, reason logically, understand and follow complex instructions and procedures
Compile various records and information accurately
Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action
Read, analyze, interpret and apply complex regulatory material
Read correspondence and reports and understand their meaning
Organize work schedule, prioritize tasks and budget time
Accept and use consultative supervision
Maintain focus and a high volume of work amid interruptions
Keep accurate and orderly records
Compose routine business communications, reports, and other written materials in a clear, concise, organized, and accurate manner
Make arithmetical computations accurately and rapidly
Demonstrate skill in the use of community resources
Provide education to clients or others about public social service programs as set forth in laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures
Demonstrate skill in the application of social work methods and practices in highly complex cases
Provide program and casework consultation to other staff members
Provide leadership in the utilization of social casework concepts and methodologies
Minimum Qualifications
Either:
A Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university in social work, behavioral science, sociology, psychology, social psychology, counseling, education counseling, gerontology, marriage and family therapy, nursing, vocational rehabilitation, criminal justice, public administration or other field closely related to the intent of the class.
Or:
Current enrollment in the final semester of a Master’s program at an accredited college or university leading to a Master’s Degree in social work, behavioral science, sociology, psychology, social psychology, counseling, education counseling, gerontology, marriage and family therapy, nursing, vocational rehabilitation, criminal justice, public administration or other field closely related to the intent of the class.
NOTE: Failure to submit proof of completion of Master’s Degree within six months of appointment may be cause for release from probation in accordance with Civil Service Rules.
General Qualifications
Criminal History and Background Checks: The County may access criminal history information on candidates who have accepted a conditional offer of appointment for this class. The County shall not consider for employment any candidate who has been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor that relates to or impacts the candidate’s ability to perform the job duties of this class unless mitigating circumstances exist. A background check may include personal and professional reference checks, credit history checks, social security number verification, professional license/registration verification, military service information, and driving history.
License Requirement: A valid California Driver License, Class C or higher, may be required at the time of appointment. Failure to obtain or maintain the appropriate driver license may constitute cause for personnel action in accordance with Civil Service Rules.
Child and Elder Abuse Reporting: Persons selected for employment must, as a condition of employment, sign a statement agreeing to comply with Section 11166 of the California Penal Code and Section 15630 of the Welfare and Institutions Code relating to child and elder abuse reporting.
Physical Requirements
Sit for periods up to one hour while driving to home visits.
Climb flights of stairs to reach residents.
Lift infants and toddlers weighing up to 40 pounds.
Carry automobile child safety seats.
Have sufficient vision to assess the physical condition of clients and home environment.
Working Conditions
Be exposed to persons living with physical, neurocognitive and/or emotional challenges.
Work in dangerous, high‑crime areas of the community.
Work during non‑routine hours, standby, and/or callback.
Work in and around substandard living areas with exposure to common communicable diseases, scabies, impetigo and other rashes.
Work outside in all types of climatic conditions including inclement, very hot and/or cold weather.
Work in a call center environment.
Special Skills
Knowledge to speak, read, and write a language other than standard English; or knowledge of a multi‑cultural group encompassing but not limited to family member roles and living environments, the various characteristics or problems unique to the group in employment, education, health, economics and social customs, and current social movements involving the group. Incumbents use the specific language and multi‑cultural knowledge in the performance of typical duties, incorporating this knowledge to appropriately serve clients and families in a culturally competent and affirming manner. Also incumbents translate and interpret using standard English and a language other than standard English, and act as a consultant to others regarding the specific multi‑cultural group.
Human Services Social Worker – Master’s Degree – African American Culture
Human Services Social Worker – Master’s Degree – Arabic Language and Middle Eastern Culture
Human Services Social Worker – Master’s Degree – Armenian Language and Culture
Human Services Social Worker – Master’s Degree – Cambodian Language and Culture
Human Services Social Worker – Master’s Degree – Chinese Language and Culture
Human Services Social Worker – Master’s Degree – Farsi Language and Persian Culture
Human Services Social Worker – Master’s Degree – Hmong Language and Culture
Human Services Social Worker – Master’s Degree – Japanese Language and Culture
Human Services Social Worker – Master’s Degree – Korean Language and Culture
Human Services Social Worker – Master’s Degree – Lao Language and Culture
Human Services Social Worker – Master’s Degree – Mien Language and Culture
Human Services Social Worker – Master’s Degree – Native American Culture
Human Services Social Worker – Master’s Degree – Punjabi Language and East Indian Culture
Human Services Social Worker – Master’s Degree – Russian Language and Culture
Human Services Social Worker – Master’s Degree – Spanish Language and Latin Culture
Human Services Social Worker – Master’s Degree – Tagalog Language and Filipino Culture
Human Services Social Worker – Master’s Degree – Ukrainian Language and Culture
Human Services Social Worker – Master’s Degree – Vietnamese Language and Culture
Probationary Period
There is a probationary period of twelve (12) months for this classification.
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are a proud equal opportunity employer. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability for any phase of the hiring process, please contact our Disability Compliance Office at dco@saccounty.gov or 916-874-7642, CA Relay 711.
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Under direction and with independent professional responsibility, this position provides direct public social services to clients, dealing with complex individual and family problems, and acts as a program and casework consultant to staff.
Knowledge Of
Goals and objectives of public social services
Available public and private community resources
Awareness of cultural differences and implicit bias
Socio‑economic awareness of low‑income populations
Applicable laws, rules, and regulations governing the field of public social services
National Association of Social Workers Code of Ethics
Interviewing techniques
Office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications such as Microsoft Office products and other specialized applications related to the area of assignment
Basic arithmetic (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, decimals, percentages, ratios, and fractions)
Social casework principles and practices including group work and community organization
Social problems which call for the use of public and private community resources
Socio‑economic conditions and problems which affect the work of a public social service agency
Principles, program provisions, and requirements, and applicable procedures of criminal justice, victim‑witness, multi‑disciplinary review, and domestic violence systems and programs
Crisis intervention and de‑escalation techniques
Research and analysis methods used in studies involving social services and public assistance programs
Individual and group behavior and dynamics
Medical, psychological and socio‑economic conditions and problems which affect the work of a public social service agency
English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation
Ability To
Communicate effectively with persons from a variety of social, cultural and economic backgrounds
Work effectively with diverse communities and perspectives
Act and present professionally when engaging clients, contractors, coworkers, and others in the course of work
Work effectively as part of a multi‑disciplinary team
Interview effectively in a wide variety of circumstances
Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with clients, fellow employees, other agencies and the general public
Maintain composure under stress
Compile and integrate information to make a comprehensive assessment
Communicate clearly and concisely, verbally and in writing
Independently initiate and respond to correspondence
Think critically, reason logically, understand and follow complex instructions and procedures
Compile various records and information accurately
Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action
Read, analyze, interpret and apply complex regulatory material
Read correspondence and reports and understand their meaning
Organize work schedule, prioritize tasks and budget time
Accept and use consultative supervision
Maintain focus and a high volume of work amid interruptions
Keep accurate and orderly records
Compose routine business communications, reports, and other written materials in a clear, concise, organized, and accurate manner
Make arithmetical computations accurately and rapidly
Demonstrate skill in the use of community resources
Provide education to clients or others about public social service programs as set forth in laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures
Demonstrate skill in the application of social work methods and practices in highly complex cases
Provide program and casework consultation to other staff members
Provide leadership in the utilization of social casework concepts and methodologies
Minimum Qualifications
Either:
A Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university in social work, behavioral science, sociology, psychology, social psychology, counseling, education counseling, gerontology, marriage and family therapy, nursing, vocational rehabilitation, criminal justice, public administration or other field closely related to the intent of the class.
Or:
Current enrollment in the final semester of a Master’s program at an accredited college or university leading to a Master’s Degree in social work, behavioral science, sociology, psychology, social psychology, counseling, education counseling, gerontology, marriage and family therapy, nursing, vocational rehabilitation, criminal justice, public administration or other field closely related to the intent of the class.
NOTE: Failure to submit proof of completion of Master’s Degree within six months of appointment may be cause for release from probation in accordance with Civil Service Rules.
General Qualifications
Criminal History and Background Checks: The County may access criminal history information on candidates who have accepted a conditional offer of appointment for this class. The County shall not consider for employment any candidate who has been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor that relates to or impacts the candidate’s ability to perform the job duties of this class unless mitigating circumstances exist. A background check may include personal and professional reference checks, credit history checks, social security number verification, professional license/registration verification, military service information, and driving history.
License Requirement: A valid California Driver License, Class C or higher, may be required at the time of appointment. Failure to obtain or maintain the appropriate driver license may constitute cause for personnel action in accordance with Civil Service Rules.
Child and Elder Abuse Reporting: Persons selected for employment must, as a condition of employment, sign a statement agreeing to comply with Section 11166 of the California Penal Code and Section 15630 of the Welfare and Institutions Code relating to child and elder abuse reporting.
Physical Requirements
Sit for periods up to one hour while driving to home visits.
Climb flights of stairs to reach residents.
Lift infants and toddlers weighing up to 40 pounds.
Carry automobile child safety seats.
Have sufficient vision to assess the physical condition of clients and home environment.
Working Conditions
Be exposed to persons living with physical, neurocognitive and/or emotional challenges.
Work in dangerous, high‑crime areas of the community.
Work during non‑routine hours, standby, and/or callback.
Work in and around substandard living areas with exposure to common communicable diseases, scabies, impetigo and other rashes.
Work outside in all types of climatic conditions including inclement, very hot and/or cold weather.
Work in a call center environment.
Special Skills
Knowledge to speak, read, and write a language other than standard English; or knowledge of a multi‑cultural group encompassing but not limited to family member roles and living environments, the various characteristics or problems unique to the group in employment, education, health, economics and social customs, and current social movements involving the group. Incumbents use the specific language and multi‑cultural knowledge in the performance of typical duties, incorporating this knowledge to appropriately serve clients and families in a culturally competent and affirming manner. Also incumbents translate and interpret using standard English and a language other than standard English, and act as a consultant to others regarding the specific multi‑cultural group.
Human Services Social Worker – Master’s Degree – African American Culture
Human Services Social Worker – Master’s Degree – Arabic Language and Middle Eastern Culture
Human Services Social Worker – Master’s Degree – Armenian Language and Culture
Human Services Social Worker – Master’s Degree – Cambodian Language and Culture
Human Services Social Worker – Master’s Degree – Chinese Language and Culture
Human Services Social Worker – Master’s Degree – Farsi Language and Persian Culture
Human Services Social Worker – Master’s Degree – Hmong Language and Culture
Human Services Social Worker – Master’s Degree – Japanese Language and Culture
Human Services Social Worker – Master’s Degree – Korean Language and Culture
Human Services Social Worker – Master’s Degree – Lao Language and Culture
Human Services Social Worker – Master’s Degree – Mien Language and Culture
Human Services Social Worker – Master’s Degree – Native American Culture
Human Services Social Worker – Master’s Degree – Punjabi Language and East Indian Culture
Human Services Social Worker – Master’s Degree – Russian Language and Culture
Human Services Social Worker – Master’s Degree – Spanish Language and Latin Culture
Human Services Social Worker – Master’s Degree – Tagalog Language and Filipino Culture
Human Services Social Worker – Master’s Degree – Ukrainian Language and Culture
Human Services Social Worker – Master’s Degree – Vietnamese Language and Culture
Probationary Period
There is a probationary period of twelve (12) months for this classification.
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are a proud equal opportunity employer. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability for any phase of the hiring process, please contact our Disability Compliance Office at dco@saccounty.gov or 916-874-7642, CA Relay 711.
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