Social Worker II (Extra Help)

Do you enjoy helping others?

Solano County is a growing community that reaps the benefits of its ideal location for those who live and work here. The blend of agriculture, corporate business and pleasant lifestyle enhance the attraction of Solano County. With a thriving agricultural economy, the County is also home to biotechnology and other growth industries.

We are currently seeking dedicated staff to join the County as a Social Worker II.

To learn more about Solano County, please visit www.solanocounty.com. 

This recruitment is intended to fill Social Worker II (Extra-Help) position in the Child Welfare Services Division.  Extra-help employees do not have rights to a regular position or continued employment and are excluded from civil service. The hours worked may be part-time or full-time, but hours cannot exceed more than 999 hours in a fiscal year.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Either I
 
One year of experience equivalent to the Social Worker I in Solano County.
 
OR II
 
Equivalent to graduation from a four-year accredited college or university with coursework that has preferably included thirty (30) semester units in social welfare, sociology, psychology, counseling, gerontology, vocational guidance or other related behavioral science.
 
AND
 
One year of experience performing professional level social work with a public social services agency or private social services provider. (Preferably including substantial experience with abused/neglected children and/or adults)
 
OR III
 
Possession of a Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW) or a two year graduate level counseling degree emphasizing marriage, family and child counseling, gerontology, or clinical psychology. (Both the MSW and two year counseling degree must included supervised field work or an internship) 
 

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Driver’s License: Possession of or ability to obtain a valid California Class C Driver’s License may be required at the time of appointment.  Loss of the Class C Driver’s License is a cause for discipline.  Individuals who do not meet this driver’s license requirement due to a physical disability will be considered for accommodation on a case-by-case basis.
• Assignment Requirements:  Some positions in these classes may require work in an out-station location or in a setting with other professionals integrated as a team. Some positions may require on-call and weekend work to assist in providing emergency response services.

To review the complete class specification (job description), please visit: http://www.solanocounty.com/civicax/filebank/blobdload.aspx?blobid=16015

Extra-help employees who work less than 29 hours per week do not typically receive or accrue benefits of regular employees during their period of employment. All extra-help employees accrue .034 hours of Sick Leave for every full hour worked.

To view the benefits for this extra-help position, please visit: https://admin.solanocounty.com:4433/civicax/filebank/blobdload.aspx?BlobID=21216 

First Application Review:

09/28/16 - 5:00 PM Deadline to submit application and required documents for first application review.

10/03/16  - Tentative week for scoring supplemental questions for first application review.

Second Application Review:

10/19/16 - 5:00 PM Deadline to submit application and required documents for first application review.

10/24/16  - Tentative week for scoring supplemental questions for second application review.

Based on the information provided in the application documents and answers to the supplemental questions, the best qualified applicants may be invited for further examination. All applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. Depending upon the number of applications received, the selection process may consist of an initial application screening, a mandatory information meeting, a written and/or practical exam, an oral board exam, or any combination listed. Information contained herein does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.  

A minimum score of 70% is required to continue in the selection process.

All potential new hires and employees considered for promotion to management, confidential or unrepresented positions will be subject to a background and reference check after contingent job offer is accepted.  These provisions are subject to change.       

RETIREES - Solano County invites all to apply for positions; however pursuant to Government Code Section 21221(h) and 21224, hiring restrictions may apply to California Public Sector Pension Plan Retirees.

Please visit the County of Solano website, www.jobsatsolanocounty.com, to apply. All additional application materials as requested in the job announcement (e.g. copies of diploma and/or transcripts, certificates, DD-214) must be submitted with a document cover sheet, available on the County's employment website: http://www.jobaps.com/Solano/sup/doccover.pdf or at the of Human Resources’ office, and are due by the next application review date.

Previously submitted application materials for prior recruitments will not be applied for this recruitment but must be re-submitted for this recruitment.  

Questions can be directed to the Human Resources Department at (707) 784-6170 or at 675 Texas Street, Suite 1800 Fairfield. The office is open Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Paper applications may be completed in person during office hours. EOE/AA

Education documents may be required for this position. Depending on how you qualify, candidates who do not have one year experience of equivalent to the Social Worker I in Solano County, must submit by the final filing date:

• a copy of their Bachelor's Degree (verifying the date, degree, and area of specialization conferred), OR
• a copy of their Master's Degree (verifying the date, degree, and area of specialization conferred)

Candidates who fail to submit their degree or transcripts by the next application review date will be disqualified from the recruitment. 

PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING:  Candidates who attended a college or university that is accredited by a foreign or non-U.S. accrediting agency must have their educational units evaluated by an educational evaluation service.  The result must be submitted to the Human Resources Department no later than the close of the recruitment.  Please contact the local college or university to learn where this service can be obtained.

How to Submit Your Documents

In addition to uploading attachments when applying online, candidates may submit documents in-person or by mail at Solano County Department of Human Resources 675 Texas Street, Suite 1800, Fairfield CA  94533, or by fax to (707) 784-3424 or by email to recruitment@solanocounty.com.  When submitting documents in-person, by mail or by fax, include the recruitment title (Social Worker II) and the recruitment number (16-34313X-E1).  If emailing please include the recruitment title and recruitment number in the subject line.

This Supplemental Questionnaire will be used to determine applicants’ qualifications for this position and whether they will continue in the recruitment process; therefore, applicants are encouraged to answer all questions thoroughly and completely.  Omitted information will not be considered or assumed.  Applicants who have no experience in a specific area are recommended to state "no experience in this area" instead of leaving the space blank.  

Although your answers to the supplemental questions will assist in evaluating your application, the answers to the supplemental questions do not replace your work experience in your application. Please note your responses to these questions should be reflected in your application's work experience.

1.       Mark the one box that best describes your experience and education from an accredited college or university.  NOTE: Depending on how you qualify, candidates must submit a copy of their college diploma (verifying the degree, date earned and area of specialization) or official/unofficial transcripts (verifying the courses and units completed) by the final filing deadline date.

a.       One year of experience equivalent to the Social Worker I in Solano County.

b.      Equivalent to graduation from a four-year accredited college or university with coursework that has preferably included thirty (30) semester units in social welfare, sociology, psychology, counseling, gerontology, vocational guidance or other related behavioral science AND One year of experience performing professional level social work with a public social services agency or private social services provider. (Preferably including substantial experience with abused/neglected children and/or adults)

c.       Possession of a Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW) or a two year graduate level counseling degree emphasizing marriage, family and child counseling, gerontology, or clinical psychology. (Both the MSW and two year counseling degree must included supervised field work or an internship)

2.       The following represents the units I have taken in child development and/or child behavior classes in addition to those that were required to obtain my degree indicated above.

a.       0 units

b.      1 – 6 units

c.       7 – 9 units

d.      10+ units

3.       The following represents the hours of training I have taken in child development, children’s trauma, and/or child behavior classes in addition to those that were required to obtain my degree indicated above.

a.       0 hours

b.      1-30 hours

c.       31-50 hours

d.      51+ hours

4.       Mark the boxes that best describes your training and/or paid experience as a Social Worker in the following settings.  Choose all that apply.

a.       Child Welfare Services - Primary Case Manager

b.      Child Welfare Services - Supportive Services  

c.       Education

d.      Foster Family Agency

e.      Childrens Residential Care Services

f.        Substance Abuse Services

g.       Mental Health Services

h.      Juvenile Justice

i.         Domestic Violence Services

j.        Hospital or Medical Care

k.       None

5.       Mark the one box that best describes your training and/or paid experience providing direct supervision or support services for children.

a.       I have no experience in this area.  

b.      I have unpaid internship/externship experience only.

c.       Less than six (6) months of full time paid (or equivalent) experience.

d.      Six (6) months but less than 12 months of full time paid (or equivalent) experience.

e.      One (1) year of full time paid (or equivalent) experience.

f.        More than one (1) year of full time paid (or equivalent) experience.

6.       Mark the boxes that best describes your training and/or paid experience preparing professional records.

a.       I have no experience in this area.

b.       I have experience writing letters and correspondence

c.       I have experience writing incident reports

d.      I have experience  writing detailed case notes

e.      I have experience writing evaluation documentation/discharge summaries

f.        I have experience writing legal documents for Court

7.       Select the one box that best describes your experience conducting home visits with clients. 

a.       I have no experience in this area.

b.      I have unpaid internship/externship experience only.

c.       Less than six (6) months of full time paid (or equivalent) experience.

d.      Six (6) months but less than 12 months of full time paid (or equivalent) experience.

e.      One (1) year of full time paid (or equivalent) experience.

f.        More than one (1) year of full time paid (or equivalent) experience.

8.       Select the one box that best describes your experience interviewing clients to assess determine suitability of specified services to address client needs.

a.       I have no experience in this area.

b.      I have unpaid internship/externship experience only.

c.       Less than six (6) months of full time paid (or equivalent) experience.

d.      Six (6) months but less than 12 months of full time paid (or equivalent) experience.

e.      One (1) year of full time paid (or equivalent) experience.

f.        More than one (1) year of full time paid (or equivalent) experience.

9.       Mark the one box that best describes your training and/or paid experience working as part of a multi-disciplinary team in needs assessment and/or service plan development.

a.       I have no experience in this area.

b.      I have unpaid internship/externship experience only.

c.       Less than six (6) months of full time paid (or equivalent) experience.

d.      Six (6) months but less than 12 months of full time paid (or equivalent) experience.

e.      One (1) year of full time paid (or equivalent) experience.

f.        More than one (1) year of full time paid (or equivalent) experience.

10.   Select the one box that best describes your experience preparing and modifying case plans for clients.

a.       I have no experience in this area.

b.      I have unpaid internship/externship experience only.

c.       Less than six (6) months of full time paid (or equivalent) experience.

d.       Six (6) months but less than 12 months of full time paid (or equivalent) experience.

e.      One (1) year of full time paid (or equivalent) experience.

f.        More than one (1) year of full time paid (or equivalent) experience.

11.   Select all boxes that best describe populations of community members with whom you have interacted and interviewed effectively in a professional (whether paid or unpaid) capacity.

a.       Low socio-economic status

b.      Members of various ethnic and/or cultural groups or populations

c.       Adolescents/Children

d.      Hostile or argumentative clients

e.      Clients with mental or physical disabilities

f.        Clients with mental illness or substance abuse

g.       Clients with substantiated child abuse and neglect

h.      None

12.   Select the one box that best describes your experience interpreting and applying rules, regulations, policies, and procedures as well as explaining them to any or all of the following: staff, clients, the public, or other agencies.

a.       I have no experience in this area.

b.      I have unpaid internship/externship experience only.

c.       Less than six (6) months of full time paid (or equivalent) experience.

d.      Six (6) months but less than 12 months of full time paid (or equivalent) experience.

e.      One (1) year of full time paid (or equivalent) experience.

f.        More than one (1) year of full time paid (or equivalent) experience.

13.   Select the one box that best describes experience assessing safety and risk to children such as completing a child abuse report.

a.       I have no experience in this area.

b.      I have unpaid internship/externship experience only.

c.       Less than six (6) months of full time paid (or equivalent) experience.

d.      Six (6) months but less than 12 months of full time paid (or equivalent) experience.

e.      One (1) year of full time paid (or equivalent) experience.

f.        More than one (1) year of full time paid (or equivalent) experience.

• Travel:  Independent travel may be required to various work sites and client residences. 
• Background Investigation: Candidates for some positions in this class will be required to pass a background investigation in accordance with applicable law, regulation, and/or policy. 
• Compliance Agreements: Selectees for employment must as a condition of employment sign a statement agreeing to comply with mandatory child and elder abuse reporting, drug free workforce, and confidentiality. 

It is the policy of Solano County that all employment decisions and personnel policies will be applied equally to all County employees and applicants and be based upon the needs of County service, job related merit, and ability to perform the job.

APPLICANTS WITH DISABILITIES:  Qualified individuals with a disability, who are able to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, and need an accommodation during any phase of the recruitment/testing/examination process (as detailed in the “Selection Process”), must complete the following Request for Testing Accommodation by Applicants with Disabilities Form: http://www.solanocounty.com/civicax/filebank/blobdload.aspx?BlobID=23215.

This form must be received in the Human Resources Department by the next application review date of the recruitment.  Applicants will be contacted to discuss the specifics of the request.

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Located 45 miles northeast of San Francisco and 45 miles southwest of Sacramento, Solano County is home to rolling hills, waterfronts and fertile farmland.

Solano offers a blend of agriculture, corporate business, cultural venues, festivals and events, and provides residents with many recreation and entertainment choices. The County is also home to Travis Air Force Base.

With its strategic location, affordable housing, natural resources, responsible land use planning, and attractive quality of life, Solano County is a great place to live, learn, work and play.

County Population (January 2015): 429,522

The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provision contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice.  

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