Social Worker

The County of Yolo is recruiting to fill one (1) regular, full-time position in the class of Social Worker at the Yolo County Sheriff’s Office Detention Center. 

THE POSITION

The Social Worker provides professional social work services to individuals housed in the county jail, including assessment, case management, crisis intervention, resource coordination, and referrals to appropriate community services. The position works collaboratively with custody staff, behavioral health professionals, healthcare providers, and community partners to address individual needs and support successful transitions to the community.

IDEAL CANDIDATE

The ideal candidate is a compassionate and skilled Social Worker with strong assessment, case management, communication, and problem-solving skills. The successful candidate will be comfortable working in a correctional environment, maintain appropriate professional boundaries, and effectively collaborate with multidisciplinary partners to support individuals with complex behavioral health and social service needs.

Definition
Under close supervision, learns the laws, policies and administrative procedures related to County Social Services programs; learns and applies the principles and techniques of interviewing, caseload organization and management and the use of community resources; learns and applies the principles and techniques of problem solving; learns to determine individual needs for services and develop appropriate treatment plans for a variety of socio-economic needs; carries a caseload of increasing size and difficulty; and performs other related work as assigned.

Distinguishing Characteristics
This is the entry-level class in the social work series.  Incumbents receive on-the-job training and close supervision and are gradually assigned caseloads.  As incumbents acquire increased knowledge and abilities, they are expected to function more independently and carry a caseload of increasing size and difficulty.
 
This classification is distinguished from the next higher classification of Senior Social Worker in that the former is assigned caseloads, which are of simple to average difficulty, while the latter is assigned caseloads of average to complex difficulty.

Interested applicants should submit an online County of Yolo Employment Application and completed supplemental questionnaire by the closing date. Verification of education may be submitted at the time of filing or when requested by Human Resources.

For important and detailed information regarding the application and selection process for this recruitment, please see the APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS section of this job announcement below.

• Learns and applies the basic principles and techniques of social work;
• Interviews clients or applicants in a variety of settings to assess their need for services;
• Interprets rules, regulations, and policy to applicants, clients and the community;
• Responds to requests and makes referrals to utilize appropriate community and other resources;
• Coordinates service plans with supervisor and appropriate resources;
• Gathers, maintains and disseminates current information and community resources to Clients, applicants and departmental staff;
• Prepares case records, documents and reports in a timely manner; participates in staff development programs; and
• Consults with supervisor on an on-going basis.

Education:  Completion of 30 semester or 45 quarter units in Social Welfare, Sociology, Psychology or other Social/Human Services; AND
Experience:  One (1) year experience as an Eligibility Worker II; OR three (3) years experience as a Vocational Assistant; OR eighteen (18) months casework experience in a public or private Social Services Agency.

License
Positions in this classification require incumbents to possess and maintain a valid California driver’s license, Class C or higher, to carry out job related duties. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to a physical or mental disability may request a reasonable accommodation.

Knowledge of: socio-economic conditions and trends; basic principles of individual and group behavior; current issues in the field of Social Welfare; principles of interviewing and problem solving methodology; Federal, State and local welfare programs; general record keeping techniques; basic community resources; speak and write effectively; organize and maintain case records and related documents; relate well to clients, agency staff and others; accept and utilize training and supervision.

Application Process

It is highly recommended that you print this job bulletin for future reference.

Your application should highlight all relevant education, training, and experience, and clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position as of the closing date.  Application information must be current, concise, and related to the requirements in this job announcement.  A resume should be included with your application; however, it will not substitute for the information requested on the application.  In addition to a completed application and resume, applicants are required to submit a completed supplemental questionnaire and verification of education for this position.   Incomplete applications will be disqualified.  

Additional documents may be submitted to the Yolo County Human Resources Office in any one or more of the following ways: 

• As an attachment to the online application 
• By e-mail to [email protected] 

All required documents must be received by the Human Resources Office by the closing date. Postmarks will not be accepted.   Human Resources is not responsible for the untimely delivery of materials sent via U.S./specialized mail, or County interoffice mail.

Selection Procedure

The following is a tentative schedule of events that will occur as part of the selection process.  The selection process steps, and all listed dates, may change with or without notice.

Regular

• Screen for Minimum Qualifications
• Screen for Best Qualified
• Department Selection Interviews
• Background Check
• Conditional Job Offer, pending: 
  • Medical
• Confirmed Job Offer
• Estimated Start Date: To be determined

Verification of Education
 Acceptable forms of educational documentation are official or unofficial transcripts that list the student's name, institution name, field of study and date the degree was awarded.

For recent graduates who have not received proof of their degree yet, a letter from the registrar's office stating that all requirements for graduation have been met and listing the field of study will be sufficient proof of graduation.

Please do not send originals; copies of the required documents are acceptable. Any submitted documents will not be returned.

All foreign transcripts or diplomas must be in English. If the institution does not provide these documents in English, the applicant will need to provide a translation which has been done by a professional agency. The County of Yolo will accept education as equivalent to U.S. accreditation from Institutions that are listed as members of the International Association of Universities. You may check for your school by visiting the IAU web site (http://www.iau-aiu.net/content/institutions).
 Applicants who possess a degree or completed coursework that is not from an accredited college or university, must submit one of the following:
  
 1. A written statement from a U.S. accredited university or college that states that the applicant is qualified for entrance to a program of graduate studies for which a degree in a related field is required.
 
 2. An evaluation of the applicant's degree and coursework equivalency by a private organization that provides foreign credential evaluation services. The evaluation must include a comparison of comparable U.S. courses for content, credit and grade.
 
Note: Foreign language documents must include a precise word-for-word English translation of all foreign language documents. It is the responsibility of each applicant to prove to the satisfaction of the County that the applicant meets the specific requirements listed on the job announcement for each specific examination. The following is a list of private organizations that provide foreign credential evaluation services. Fees range from $50 to $400 per document; processing times vary from 5-20 business days. For further information, please contact the organization(s). The County of Yolo does not endorse these business entities; this list has been developed for informational purposes only.
 
 EDUCATIONAL RECORDS EVALUATION SERVICE
 601 University Ave., Suite 127
 Sacramento, CA 95825
 (916) 921-0790
www.eres.com  
 
 FOREIGN EDUCATION DOCUMENT SERVICE
 P.O. Box 151739
 San Diego, CA 92175
 (619) 265-5810
www.documentservice.org
 
 CENTER FOR APPLIED RESEARCH, EVALUATION & EDUCATION, INC.
 P.O. Box 18358 Anaheim, CA 92817
 (714) 237-9272
www.iescaree.com
 
 GLOBAL SERVICES ASSOCIATES, INC.
 409 North Pacific Coast Highway, # 393
 Redondo Beach, CA 90277
 (310) 828-5709
www.globaleval.org
 
 INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION RESEARCH FOUNDATION CREDENTIALS EVALUATION SERVICE
 P.O. Box 3665
 Culver City, CA 90231-3665
 (310) 258-9451
www.ierf.org

Screening for Best Qualified

The supplemental questions are designed to elicit specific information regarding a candidate’s experience, education, and training. Responses should be consistent with the information on your application and are subject to verification.  If a job included responsibilities applicable to several questions, separate the different functions of the job to answer all the questions completely.  Resumes or referral to the application or other questionnaire responses will not be accepted in lieu of completing each question.   If you have no experience, write "no experience" for the appropriate question.  Based upon responses to the supplemental questionnaire, the applicant’s education, training, and experience will be evaluated to determine those applicants who are best qualified.  

Contact Information

For questions about the position or about employment with the County, please contact Human Resources by e-mail at [email protected] or by phone at (530) 666-8055.

Equal Employment Opportunity: It is the policy of the County of Yolo to provide equal employment opportunity for all qualified persons, regardless of sex, sexual orientation, race, color, ancestry, religious creed, national origin, physical disability (Including HIV and AIDS), mental disability, medical condition (cancer or genetic characteristics/information), age (40 or over), marital status, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, or any other classification protected by federal, state or local laws or ordinance.  The County will comply with all of its obligations under State and Federal laws regarding the provision of reasonable accommodations to applicants.  Reasonable testing arrangements may be made to accommodate applicants with disabilities or who are unable to attend a scheduled test due to religious reasons in accordance with the Fair Employment and Housing Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Please call the County of Yolo Human Resources Office at (530) 666-8055 at least five (5) business days prior to the scheduled test date to request accommodation. Documentation from a medical doctor, rehabilitation counselor, or other qualified professional will be required.

Yolo County, a place where YOU belong!

The average person spends one third of their life at work. Why not spend that time in an environment where you are seen for who you are, celebrated for the diversity you bring, and valued for your potential to contribute to an innovative and dynamic workforce? Yolo County is committed to creating and sustaining an inclusive and equitable workplace which supports and values our diverse community.

Come join us! This is where YOU belong.