COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT INVITES RESUMES FOR THE POSITION OF: CHILDREN'S SOCIAL SERVICES WORKER III/IV/V An Equal Opportunity Employer SALARY $20.09 - $29.20 Hourly $3,481.97 - $5,061.28 Monthly $41,783.66 - $60,735.38 Annually THE POSITION Riverside County's Children's Social Services Workers make a world of difference! Do you have the skills and desire to help abused and neglected children in need of protection? The Children's Services Division is currently seeking qualified candidates for a Children's Social Services Worker III/IV/V positions through- out Riverside County. Children's Social Services Worker III $44,215.60 - $60,735.38 Annually Children's Social Services Worker IV $45,612.53 - $62,708.26 Annually Children's Social Services Worker V $48,107.07 - $66,115.71 Annually Children's Social Services Workers perform challenging assignments involving individual treatment and specialized application of casework methods and skills. We are seeking professional, highly motivated and skilled social workers. We offer great training, supportive administration, supervision for licensure, opportunities for professional advancement, and most importantly the opportunity to make a difference in the life of a child! As a member of the team you may be assigned some of the more difficult cases, and when needed, are given supervisory consultation on treatment plans. You may be expected to use a high degree of perception and creativity, such as with a special problem case load. You may also be expected to work independently. Apply today! Your resume must be received by 11:59 pm on Tuesday, May 15, 2012. Please select the "APPLY" link near the upper right hand side of the on-line posting and follow the instructions to register and submit your resume. Please note: To be considered for this recruitment, you must submit your resume by selecting the "APPLY" link on the on-line posting.
If you have any questions, please contact Jarnea Robiskie (before the recruitment closing date) at (951) 358-5630. EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES Children's Social Services Worker III Carries a case load of the more difficult types of social service cases requiring a high degree of technical competence where social or family problems, or environmental forces adversely affect family life; assesses client's problems and develops treatment plans. Performs treatment plan casework with a high degree of independence. May act in a lead capacity for a small group of Social Service Workers or services employees, such as aides and volunteers. Prepares and maintains case records; writes court and other types of reports and answers correspondence. Takes part in staff development programs to increase knowledge of the social work processes and augment personal technical competence. Frequently conducts field visits, away from the home office, in order to carry out service plans, observe and assess client needs, and provide information and social work services. Assesses client family environment in order to determine potential or imminent risk to the safety of children residing in the household; when safety needs dictate, removes child from home and transports them, complying with all safety regulations, including the use of age appropriate California safety mandated equipment, when assisting with initial removal or facilitating a placement change. Maintains up-to-date electronic records of all aspects of client case management in a centralized database. Children's Social Services Worker IV Makes case studies for the purpose of assessing problems and determining appropriate types and methods of treatment; develops intensive long or short-term treatment plans to improve or restore individual or family functioning. Acts as a casework consultant to staff members without professional training. Functions at a highly skilled level in such areas as counseling, protective services, medical social work, family services, community organization, and adoptive services. May provide therapeutic marital, family interrelationship, and adoptive parent counseling. Investigates and provides services to clients where their physical or emotional welfare is involved; works with cases involving neglect, abuse, emotional or behavioral problems, physical/mental disabilities or other health conditions affecting a client's personality, family relationships, child or in-home care arrangements.
Provides services and counseling in cases of desertion or impending loss of a spouse or caretaker. Interprets public social service rules, regulations, and policies to clients and the public. Maintains casework records, and prepares reports and correspondence. Frequently conducts field visits, away from the home office, in order to carry out service plans, observe and assess client needs, and provide information and social work services. Assesses client family environment in order to determine potential or imminent risk to the safety of children residing in the household; when safety needs dictate, removes child from home and transports them, complying with all safety regulations, including the use of age appropriate California safety mandated equipment, when assisting with initial removal or facilitating a placement change. Maintains up-to-date electronic records of all aspects of client case management in a centralized database. Children's Social Services Worker V Makes case studies for the purpose of assessing problems and determining appropriate types and methods of treatment; develops intensive long or short-term treatment plans to improve or restore individual or family functioning. Acts as a casework consultant to staff members without professional training. Functions at a highly skilled level in such areas as counseling, protective services, medical social work, family services, community organization, and adoptive services. May provide therapeutic marital, family interrelationship, and adoptive parent counseling. Investigates and provides services to clients where their physical or emotional welfare is involved; works with cases involving neglect, abuse, emotional or behavioral problems, physical/mental disabilities or other health conditions affecting a client's personality, family relationships, child or in-home care arrangements. Provides services and counseling in cases of desertion or impending loss of a spouse or caretaker. Interprets public social service rules, regulations, and policies to clients and the public. Maintains casework records, and prepares reports and correspondence. Frequently conducts field visits, away from the home office, in order to carry out service plans, observe and assess client needs, and provide information and social work services. Assesses client family environment in order to determine potential or imminent risk to the safety of children residing in the household; when safety needs dictate, removes child from home and transports them, complying with all safety regulations, including the use of age appropriate California safety mandated equipment, when assisting with initial removal or
facilitating a placement change. Maintains up-to-date electronic records of all aspects of client case management in a centralized database. RECRUITING GUIDELINES Children's Social Services Worker III OPTION I Education: Possession of a Bachelor's degree in Social Work from a recognized college. OPTION II Education: Possession of a Bachelor's degree from a recognized college in social welfare, social or behavioral sciences, social/human services, counseling or a closely related field Experience: Two years of case planning/case management experience in a social services agency performing duties equivalent to Riverside County's Social Services Worker II classification. OPTION III Education: Possession of a Master's degree from a recognized college in social or behavioral sciences, social welfare, social/human services, or a closely related field. Children's Social Services Worker IV OPTION I Education: Possession of a Master's of Social Work degree from a recognized school of social work. OPTION II Education: Possession of a Master's degree in Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy or Counseling from a recognized college which included 300 hours of field placement experience. OPTION III Education: Possession of Master's degree from a recognized college in social or behavioral sciences, social welfare, social/human services, or a closely related field Experience: One year of post Master's degree social case planning/case management experience (assessments and case plans for abuse and neglect cases) in a public or private agency in a class equivalent to Riverside County's Children's Social Services Worker III/IV or Social Services Worker III/IV. OPTION IV
Education: Possession of a Bachelor's degree from a recognized college in social welfare, social or behavioral sciences, social/human services, counseling or a closely related field Experience: Three years of experience equivalent to Riverside County's Children's Social Services Worker III or Social Services Worker III classification in a Department of Public Social Services. The experience should include the following duties as a primary portion of the assignment: assessments, case planning/case management, and court reports. Children's Social Services Worker V OPTION I Education: Possession of a Master's of Social Work degree from a recognized school of social work Experience: One year of post master's degree social case planning/case management experience (assessments and case plans for abuse and neglect cases) in a public or private agency equivalent to Riverside Children's Social Service Worker IV or Social Services Worker IV; or two years experience in a Department of Public Social Services equivalent to Riverside County's Children's Social Services Worker III or Social Services Worker III. OPTION II Education: Possession of a Master's degree from a recognized college in Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy or Counseling from a recognized college which included 300 hours of field placement experience Experience: One year of post master's degree social case planning/case management experience (assessments and case plans for abuse and neglect cases) in a public or private agency equivalent to Children's Social Services Worker IV or Social Services Worker IV; or two years experience in a Department of Public Social Services equivalent to Riverside County's Children's Social Services Worker III or Social Services Worker III. OPTION III Education: Possession of Master's degree from a recognized college in social or behavioral sciences, social welfare, social/human services, or a closely related field Experience: Two years of post master's degree in social case planning/case management experience (assessments and case plans for abuse and neglect cases) in a public or private agency in a class equivalent to Riverside County's Children's Social Services Worker IV or Social Services Worker IV; or three years experience equivalent to a Riverside County's Children's Social Services Worker III or Social Services Worker III in a Department of Public Social Service. OPTION IV
Education: Possession of a Bachelor's degree from a recognized college in social welfare, social or behavioral sciences, social/human services, counseling or a closely related field Experience: One year of experience equivalent to Riverside County's Children's Social Services Worker IV or Social Services Worker IV classification in a Department of Public Social Services. APPLICATION PROCESS Read this posting for special application instructions. Unless otherwise stated, candidates must submit resumes at http://www.rchr.com/resumebuilder/resume_submit.asp, or select "Apply" located on the online job posting. Postings may close at any time without notice. For other application questions, visit www.rc-hr.com. All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment physical exam, including a drug/alcohol test, and a criminal background investigation, including fingerprinting. (A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the applicant from County employment). REQUIRED PROBATIONARY PERIOD - As an Approved Local Merit System, the County of Riverside requires all new regular or seasonal employees to serve an initial probationary period, the duration of which is indicated in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding, County Resolution, or Salary Ordinance. Temporary and Per Diem employees serve at the pleasure of the agency/department head. The County of Riverside is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the County of Riverside to provide equal employment opportunity for all qualified persons, regardless of race, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, or disability. Women, ethnic and racial minorities and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, or any other non-job-related factor. DISABILITY ACCOMMODATIONS - Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the ADA Amendments Act, and the Fair Employment & Housing Act, persons with disabilities who believe they need reasonable accommodation, or help in order to apply for a position, may contact the Disability Access Office at (951) 955-5663. Hearing impaired applicants with telephone teletype equipment may leave messages by calling (951) 955-8688. The County will attempt to meet reasonable accommodation requests whenever possible. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION HOW TO APPLY: Please select the "APPLY" link near the upper right side of the on-line posting and follow the instructions to register and submit your resume. Please note: To be eligible for this recruitment, you must apply by selecting the "APPLY" link on the on-line posting.
If you have any questions, please contact Jarnea Robiskie (before the recruitment closing date) at (951) 358-5630. Apply today! Your resume must be received by 11:59 PM on Tuesday, May 15, 2012. We offer a professional environment, excellent benefits and training, multidisciplinary teamwork, and the opportunity to make a difference in the life of a child. In our commitment to attract and retain qualified Children's Social Services Workers, we offer a 5.5% additional professional pay and a bonus plan up to $10,000 over a five year period. Selection Procedure: A computerized writing skills exam and an oral exam. Please note: An official sealed copy of college transcripts are required for hiring consideration. APPLY ONLINE AT: http://www.rc-hr.com County Admin. Center P.O. Box 1569, 4080 Lemon St. Riverside, CA 92502-1569 CHILDREN'S SOCIAL SERVICES WORKER III/IV/V Jarnea Robiskie JROBISKI@rc-hr.com Issue Date: 05/01/12 Note: Riverside County does not accept paper resumes or employment applications.