Social Worker Aide I-III Job at County of San Luis Obispo

County of San Luis Obispo San Luis Obispo County, CA

About the Position

Social Worker Aide is part of a career series for Social Worker Aide , I, II and III. Classes in this series act as a liaison between clients and the department by providing professional staff with a wide variety of assistance through non-technical, clerical, and related tasks. Incumbents may be assigned a variety of routine duties which do not require the expertise of a professional level social worker, such as transporting clients, supervising parental visits, and providing routine social services assistance.

All candidates are encouraged to apply, special consideration will be given to candidates that are bilingual.


Job Classification Level and salary placement depending on experience

The Ideal Candidate
Social Worker Aide I: is the entry level position of this series. Incumbents, under close supervision, learn the basics of supervised visitation and safe transportation of children, recognition of potential safety issues during visits, and basic Objective Behavioral documentation. Incumbents are expected to demonstrate the ability to promote to Social Worker Aide II after successful completion of twelve months of experience.

Social Worker Aide II: is the journey level position of this series. Incumbents, under general supervision are expected to perform all of the above; plus: work with more independence on a full caseload, demonstrating increasing responsibility; conducting appraisals to determine the safety of supervised visits.

Social Worker Aide III: is the advanced journey level position of this series; incumbents, under direction are expected to perform all of the above, plus: independently identify and address issues that arise during supervised visits; demonstrate proficiency in all aspects of the team's assignment, which may include visit cancelation under stressful conditions, de-escalation of parents or children; assist other workers with questions and assist the supervisor as directed.

Assignments may vary widely, based on the program in which employed. This series is distinguished from the social work series, where incumbents perform case management services, require greater assessment skills and a broader knowledge of social work concepts.

Minimum Requirements:
Graduation from high school or possession of a GED certificate.

In addition:
Social Worker Aide I: EITHER A: six (6) months of full time experience caring for, and helping social services or health services clients, patients, or other individuals within a hospital, school, institution or community-based agency. OR B: Equivalent to completion of two (2) years of college (60 semester or 90 quarter units), including (15) semester units in a social welfare social/human service, sociology, or other social or behavioral science.

  • Examples of social or behavioral science courses include: Psychology, Sociology, Counseling, Education, Criminal Justice, Human Services, Public Health, Social Welfare, Humanities, Nursing, Ethnic Studies, Child Development, Health Science, and Anthropology.
How to Apply

Applications, including answers to supplemental questions, must be submitted online by the final filing date. Most County recruitments require you to respond to supplemental questions as part of the application process. We recommend that you review these questions prior to beginning your application.

An initial application review will be conducted. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications and are best qualified will be invited to participate in selection activities which may include online assessments, performance exams, written exams, and interviews.

Final candidates will be required to have an in-depth background review performed before proceeding in the process. Please note that references will not be contacted until the end of the process.

If you have questions or would like to discuss the opportunity further, please contact Human Resources at hr@co.slo.ca.us. Confidential inquiries are welcomed.


Supplemental Information

Reasonable Accommodation Notice:
Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment. Please call 805-781-5959 for assistance or e-mail hr@co.slo.ca.us for more information.


Veterans
If you are applying for employment with the County of San Luis Obispo and you served in the United States Armed Forces, you may be eligible for veterans preference points as part of the recruitment process. Some dependents and survivors of eligible veterans may also be eligible for preference points.
Student Loan Forgiveness For Public Employees
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Our Community
Located halfway between Los Angeles and San Francisco, approximately 280,000 people call San Luis Obispo County home.

San Luis Obispo County's natural beauty includes beaches, lakes, mountains, wetlands, and oak-studded hills. It's home to California Polytechnic State University, Cuesta Community College, Hearst Castle, two historical missions, and a commercial airport. A Mediterranean climate keeps San Luis Obispo at an average daytime high of 70ºF with usual lows in the 40s. Varied and growing industries form its stable economy.

Residents rejuvenate themselves by enjoying the county's year-round farmers markets, wineries, public trails, and cultural events.

More information about San Luis Obispo County can be found at: http://www.visitsanluisobispocounty.com/.

Compensation
The annual salary is supplemented by a generous benefit package which includes:

  • Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
  • Participation in the San Luis Obispo County Pension Trust
  • Retirement Fund
  • Deferred Compensation Plan
  • Flexible Spending Section 125 Plans
  • Paid Personal, Sick and Vacation Days
  • Paid Holidays
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Education Allowance
  • Post Employment Health Plan

Depending on your position, you may be eligible for additional benefits.




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