THIS RECRUITMENT IS PROMOTIONAL ONLY. YOU MUST PRESENTLY BE A FULL- OR PART-TIME REGULAR OR PROBATIONARY COUNTY OF SONOMA EMPLOYEE IN ORDER TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION.

Adult & Aging Division:
The Social Service Worker III in the Adult & Aging Services Division provides a variety of complex social services requiring an advanced level of skill, has responsibility for an assigned caseload of elderly and/or disabled clients, and performs other duties as required.

The Adult & Aging Services Division works with individuals and the community to ensure the safety and well being of vulnerable adults. Staff provides supportive social services as well as community education and service coordination. In-Home Support Services provides in-home care to low-income elderly and disabled individuals in order that they may remain safely and independently in their homes. The Social Service Worker III assesses the client's functional abilities and makes a determination of the number of client hours to be provided by a worker paid for by IHSS.

The Human Services Department has requested a DEPARTMENT PROMOTIONAL certification to fill the existing FULL-TIME vacancy. The employment list established from this recruitment may be used to fill future full-time and part-time vacancies as they occur during the active status of the list. County employees who wish to be considered for future vacancies should consider applying to this recruitment.

Considerable knowledge of: the basic principles and theories of sociology and psychology including abnormal psychology, human growth and development, group and family dynamics; principles and techniques of interviewing and recording social case work; principles of individual and group behavior; provisions of federal, state, and local welfare programs and the laws, rules and regulations governing their applications; community organizations and resources; socioeconomic conditions and trends; current problems and methodology in public social service.
 
Working knowledge of: supervisory techniques and practices.
 
Ability to: assess and evaluate data and develop an effective course of action; apply laws, rules, and regulations to welfare department operation; interpret social service programs to applicants, recipients, and the public; make effective use of resources and services in the community; develop and maintain effective working relationships with clients, departmental staff, public and private Social Service agencies, community based organizations and the public; accept and use consultative supervision and act effectively under stressful situations; control personal bias and apply social work ethics; input data, reports and narratives into a computer system; keep detailed records and prepare reports and correspondence.

Education and Experience: Any combination of training and experience which would provide the opportunity to acquire the knowledge and abilities listed. Normally, graduation from college, with a degree in social work, sociology, psychology or other behavioral science; and two years experience at the level of Social Service worker II. 
                                                         OR
Academic coursework at a college or university in social work, psychology, sociology, and other behavior science; and four years of progressively responsible experience in a social work agency at least two of which were at the level of Social Service Worker II would provide such opportunity.
 
License: Possession of a valid driver's license at the appropriate level including special endorsements, as required by the State of California, may be required depending upon assignment to perform the essential job functions of the position.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: The information contained in the application and responses to the supplemental questions will be evaluated and taken into consideration throughout the employment process. Applicants should list all employers and positions held within the last ten years in the work history section of your application and be as thorough as possible when responding to the supplemental questions. You may include history beyond ten years if related to the position for which you are applying. If you held multiple positions with one employer, please list each position separately. Failure to comply with these instructions may impact your competitiveness in this process or may result in disqualification.

APPLICATION SUBMISSIONS REQUIRE THE MANDATORY SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE BE COMPLETED.

In an effort to mitigate the impact of budget reductions on the County workforce, the County of Sonoma has implemented a program of mandatory time off for the current fiscal year. Most County offices, activities, and services will be closed from December 24, 2009 through December 31, 2009.  During that period, most County employees will be on a work furlough.  The amount of pay deducted for the unpaid furlough time will be determined by the employee’s regularly allocated work schedule and the number of pay periods remaining in the current fiscal year in order to accomplish a 40 hour contribution by June 28, 2010.

COUNTY OF SONOMA BENEFITS:  GENERAL

These are some of the excellent benefits the County offers:

GENEROUS PAID TIME OFF:

Vacation Leave:  Generous vacation accrual based on years of County service
Sick Leave:  No limit on accumulation
Holidays:  11 paid holidays plus 8-10 hours annual compensatory time

COMPREHENSIVE RETIREMENT:

Retirement Plan:  3% @60 general retirement tax deferred contributory system under the County Retirement Act of 1937.  Fully integrated with Social Security.  3% @50 for most law enforcement job classes
Deferred Compensation:  457 plan
Retiree medical:  The County provides a reimbursement program to assist in funding health benefits upon retirement.

EXCEPTIONAL HEALTH AND WELFARE PLANS:

Insurance:  Vision and employee long term disability plan paid by the County.  Dental coverage and choice of three health plans with generous portions of premiums paid by the County 

Cash Allowance:  Effective May 2009 a cash allowance of approximately $600/month that may be used towards health contribution accounts, deferred compensation, or as cash
Group Term Life Insurance for $10,000 paid by the County
Textbook & Tuition reimbursement:  For approved job-related training and educational course work
Tax exempt health/dependent care reimbursement program

AND MORE......

Benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice.

For answers to specific questions regarding the employment process, more details about benefits or retirement, please contact Human Resources at (707) 565-2331.

Updated 12/29/08