Human Services Social Worker Master's Degree including Special Skills Classes
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Human Services Social Worker Master's Degree including Special Skills Classes
Salary
$82,058.40 - $99,764.64 Annually
Location
Sacramento, CA
Job Type
Permanent Full-Time
Job Number
28471-D
Department
County Wide
Opening Date
03/01/2023
Closing Date
Continuous
Description
Benefits
Questions
The Position
This is a continuous filing exam. Next filing cut-offs are at 5:00 pm on:
7/1/24, 8/1/24, 9/3/24, 10/1/24, 11/1/24, 12/2/24
Under direction and with independent professional responsibility, the Human Services Social Worker Master's Degree positions in this class provide direct public social services to clients, dealing with complex individual and family problems, and acting as program and casework consultants to staff.
Examples of Knowledge and Abilities
Knowledge of
Goals and objectives of public social services
Available public and private community resources
Awareness of cultural differences
Socio-economic awareness of low income population
Applicable laws, rules and regulations governing the field of public welfare
National Association of Social Workers Code of Ethics
Interviewing techniques
Office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and other specialized applications related to area of assignment
Basic arithmetic (i.e., addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, decimals, percentages, ratios, and fractions)
Social casework principles and practices including group work and community organization
Social problems which call for the use of public and private community resources
Socio-economic conditions and problems which affect the work of a public social service agency
Principles, program provisions and requirements, and applicable procedures of criminal justice, victim-witness, multi-disciplinary review, and domestic violence systems and programs
Crisis intervention techniques
Research and analysis methods used in studies involving social services and public assistance programs
Individual and group behavior and dynamics
Medical, psychological and socioeconomic conditions and problems which affect the work of a public social service agency
English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation
Ability to
Communicate effectively with persons from a variety of social, cultural and economic backgrounds
Work effectively with many life styles and different attitudes
Exercise tact when dealing with others
Work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team
Interview effectively in a wide variety of circumstances
Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with clients, fellow employees, other agencies and the general public
Interpret public social services programs to clients
Maintain composure under stress
Integrate information to form total picture
Communicate clearly and concisely, verbally and in writing
Independently initiate and respond to correspondence
Reason logically, understand and follow complex instructions and procedures
Compile various records and information accurately
Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action
Read, analyze, interpret and apply complex regulatory material
Read correspondence and reports and understand their meaning
Organize work schedule and budget time
Accept and use consultative supervision
Do a high volume of work amid interruptions
Keep accurate and orderly records
Compose routine business communications, reports and other written materials in a clear, concise, organized, and accurate manner
Make arithmetical computations accurately and rapidly
Demonstrate skill in the use of community resources
Interpret to client or others, social service program as set forth in laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures
Demonstrate skill in the application of social work methods and practices in highly complex cases
Provide program and casework consultation to other staff members
Provide leadership in the utilization of social casework concepts and methodologies
Employment Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Either: A Master's Degree from an accredited college or university in social work.
Or: A Master's Degree from an accredited college or university in a program that meets the education requirements for a Marriage and Family Therapist or Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor license issued by the California Department of Consumer Affairs Board of Behavioral Science Examiners.
Or: Current enrollment in the final semester of a Master's program at an accredited college or university leading to a Master's Degree in social work or a related Master's Degree that meets the education requirements for a Marriage and Family Therapist or Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor license issued by the California Department of Consumer Affairs Board of Behavioral Science Examiners.
NOTE: Failure to submit proof of completion of Master's Degree within six months of appointment may be cause for release from probation in accordance with Civil Service Rules.
Note: The word "experience" referenced in the minimum qualifications means full-time paid experience unless the job announcement states that volunteer experience is acceptable. Part-time paid experience may be accumulated and pro-rated to meet the total experience requirements.
Note: If the minimum qualifications include an educational or certificate/license requirement, applicants must submit proof of requirements with the application. Failure to submit proof of requirements may result in disqualification from the examination. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. For guidelines on submitting acceptable proof of educational requirements, please click here (http://www.personnel.saccounty.net/Documents/EducationalDocumentsGuidelines.pdf) or speak to someone in our office before the cut-off date listed in this notice. Typing Certificate requirements can be found by clicking here (http://www.personnel.saccounty.net/Documents/employmentofficetypingcertificaterequirements.pdf) or by obtaining the requirements from the Employment Services Division office.
General Qualifications
Criminal History/Background: The County may access criminal history information on candidates who have accepted a conditional offer of appointment for this class consistent with the provisions of Board of Supervisors Resolution No. 82-602, Personnel Policies and Procedures B-5, and applicable federal and state laws. The County shall not consider for employment any candidate who has been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor that relates to or impacts the candidate's ability to perform the job duties of this class unless it is determined that mitigating circumstances exist. For purposes of accessing criminal history information, the candidate will be fingerprinted. A subsequent arrest notification may be obtained.
The County may also conduct a background check on the candidate prior to appointment to a position within this class. The background check may include personal and professional reference checks, credit history checks where authorized by Labor Code section 1024.5, Social Security Number verification, professional license/registration verification, military service information and driving history. Information obtained in the course of this background check will be considered by the appointing authority in the selection process. In obtaining such information, the County will comply with applicable consent and disclosure practices in the Fair Credit Reporting Act and the California Investigative Consumer Reporting Agencies Act.
Driver's License: A valid California Driver License, Class C or higher may be required at the time of appointment. Failure to obtain or maintain the appropriate California Driver License may constitute cause for personnel action in accordance with Civil Service Rules or applicable bargaining agreement. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
Child and Elder Abuse Reporting: Persons selected for employment must, as a condition of employment, sign a statement agreeing to comply with Section 11166 of the California Penal Code and Section 15630 of the Welfare and Institutions Code relating to child and elder abuse reporting.
Physical Requirements:Some positions in this class may require the incumbent to be able to:
Sit for periods up to one hour while driving to home visits
Climb flights of stairs to reach residence
Lift infants and toddlers weighing up to 40 pounds
Carry automobile child safety seats
Have sufficient vision to assess physical condition of clients and home environment
Individuals who do not meet these requirements due to disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
Working Conditions:Some positions in this class may require the incumbent to:
Be exposed to hostile, emotionally disturbed or mentally ill persons and/or confrontational interpersonal situations
Work in dangerous, high crime areas of the community
Work during non-routine hours, standby and/or callback
Work in and around substandard living areas with exposure to common communicable diseases, scabies, impetigo and other rashes
Work outside in all types of climatic conditions including inclement, very hot and/or cold weather
Special Skills Language Requirement
Special skills classes require sufficient knowledge to speak, read and write fluently a language other than standard English; and/or knowledge of a multi-cultural group encompassing but not limited to: family member roles and living environments; the various characteristics or problems unique to the group in employment, education, health, economics and social customs; and current social movements involving the group. Incumbents use the specific language and multi-cultural knowledge in the performance of typical duties, incorporating this knowledge to appropriately serve clients and families in a manner that is culturally competent and affirming. In addition, incumbents translate and interpret using standard English and a language other than standard English, and act as a consultant to others regarding the specific multi-cultural group.
Human Services Social Worker - Master's Degree - African American Culture
Human Services Social Worker - Master's Degree - Arabic Language and Middle Eastern Culture
Human Services Social Worker - Master's Degree - Armenian Language and Culture
Human Services Social Worker - Master's Degree - Cambodian Language and Culture
Human Services Social Worker - Master's Degree - Chinese Language and Culture
Human Services Social Worker - Master's Degree - Farsi Language and Persian Culture
Human Services Social Worker - Master's Degree - Hmong Language and Culture
Human Services Social Worker - Master's Degree - Japanese Language and Culture
Human Services Social Worker - Master's Degree - Korean Language and Culture
Human Services Social Worker - Master's Degree - Lao Language and Culture
Human Services Social Worker - Master's Degree - Mien Language and Culture
Human Services Social Worker - Master's Degree - Native American Culture
Human Services Social Worker - Master's Degree - Punjabi Language and East Indian Culture
Human Services Social Worker - Master's Degree - Russian Language and Culture
Human Services Social Worker - Master's Degree - Spanish Language and Latin Culture
Human Services Social Worker - Master's Degree - Tagalog Language and Filipino Culture
Human Services Social Worker - Master's Degree - Ukrainian Language and Culture
Human Services Social Worker - Master's Degree - Vietnamese Language and Culture
Probationary Period
The probationary period for this classification is twelve (12) months.
Application and Testing Information
APPLICATION
Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. All applicants must complete and submit an online County of Sacramento employment application by 5:00 PM on the posted cut-off date. Click here (http://agency.governmentjobs.com/sacramento) to apply.
County of Sacramento
Department of Personnel Services
Employment Services Division
700 H Street, Room 4667
Sacramento, CA 95814
Phone (916) 874-5593; 7-1-1 California Relay Service
Email EmployOffice@Saccounty.net
Inter-Office Mail Code: 09-4667
www.SacCountyJobs.net
Employment applications and all documentation requested in this announcement must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date.
Employment Services is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by an applicant's computer or web browser. Applicants will be automatically logged out if they have not submitted their applications and all documentation prior to 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date.
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 cut-off date.
Application information must be current, concise and related to the requirements in this job announcement. You may only apply for this recruitment once. Duplicate and incomplete applications will be disqualified.
A resume may be included with your application, however it will not substitute for the information requested on the application.
SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE
Applicants are required to provide a full and complete response to each supplemental question. The Supplemental Questionnaire is located in the tab marked "Supplemental Questions". Please be descriptive in your response.
Note: Responses of "See Resume" or "See Application", or copy and paste of work experience are not qualifying responses and will not be considered.
Supplemental Questionnaires must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date. Employment Services is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by an applicant's computer or web browser. Applicants will be automatically logged out if they have not submitted their applications and all documentation prior to 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date.
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.
Please provide place of employment, pertinent dates, and concise, descriptive and detailed information for each question.
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.
For many individuals, it is more efficient to develop responses to the supplemental questions in a word processing document and then paste them into the final document to be submitted. Changes or corrections to your Supplemental Questionnaire cannot be made once your application packet has been submitted.
If the Supplemental Questionnaire is used in the Formula Rate exam, failure to complete all of the questions or incomplete responses will result in a lower score. While scoring the Supplemental Questionnaire, the candidate's application and/or attachments will not be reviewed, therefore, a candidate's responses to the questions should be accurate, thorough, detailed, and complete.
FORMULA RATE EXAMINATION (Weighted 100%)
All candidates meeting the minimum qualifications by the cut-off date will have their Supplemental Questionnaire scored in the Formula Rate Examination.
This examination will evaluate the relevance, level, recency, progression and quality of candidate's education, training and experience. The candidate's application or other materials will not be included in this examination. Therefore, the candidate's responses to the supplemental questionnaire should be thorough, detailed and complete. The score from the Formula Rate Examination will determine the ranking on the eligible/employment list for this job.
All candidates competing in the testing process will receive written notice of their examination results by email. Notices can also be accessed in their governmentjobs.com inbox. Applicants achieving a passing score will be placed on the eligible list in rank order. The rank is determined by the test score attained from the examination.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Click here (https://personnel.saccounty.net/Pages/EmploymentServicesFAQs.aspx) for Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
For information regarding County jobs:
www.saccountyjobs.net
Sacramento County is about enriching communities to thrive. We strive to create inclusive workplaces that reflect the communities we serve. We value and celebrate the unique perspectives, backgrounds, abilities, and diverse dimensions of our employees and residents. Through transparency, courage, innovation, and trust we are committed to advance equity and transformational change.
We are a proud equal opportunity employer. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability for any phase of the hiring process, please contact our Disability Compliance Office at dco@saccounty.gov or 916-874-7642, CA Relay 711
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
As an employee of the County of Sacramento, there will be a variety of benefits available to you. These benefits currently include: health, dental and life insurance; flexible spending account options for dependent care and unreimbursed dental and/or medical cost; and an employee assistance program (EAP).
GENERAL BENEFITS:
Most employee benefits are similar to the following for all County employees. However, some benefits differ, depending on the employee representation unit to which the employee's job classification is assigned. Information about the exact benefits applicable to a particular job classification may be obtained from the Sacramento County Department of Benefits or by visiting www.saccountyjobs.net.
TEMPORARY POSITIONS:
Most benefits do not apply to temporary positions. The explanations of benefits applies to employees in regular positions.
SALARY STEP INCREASES:
The beginning salary and the top of the salary range are usually shown on the job announcement. Upon satisfactory service, salary increases of approximately 5% are given annually until the top of the salary range has been attained.
PAY:
All employees are paid bi-weekly via direct deposit into the employee's bank account. The pay period covers fourteen (14) calendar days, starting on a Sunday and ending on the second Saturday thereafter. Salaries are generally paid on the Friday following the end of the pay period. Employees can set up their direct deposit and access their pay information via Employee Self Service in MySacCounty.
VACATION:
Generally, vacation with pay begins at 10 days annually. With increase over a period of years, the maximum annual vacation with pay is 25 days.
HOLIDAYS:
14.5 holidays per year as recognized.
SICK LEAVE:
Equivalent to 15 days annually, unlimited accumulation. Upon retirement, unused sick leave is converted to retirement service credit.
PARENTAL LEAVE:
Entitles a regular County employee, with at least one year of continuous employment, to schedule a paid parental leave of up to 160 hours upon the birth or during the process of an adoption of a minor child. Parental leave shall be approved by the employee's appointing authority, except where the granting of the parental leave request would unduly interfere with or cause severe hardship upon department operations.
TUITION REIMBURSEMENT:
Dependent upon union agreements, regular County employees may be eligible to receive Tuition Reimbursement. The costs for course tuition/registration fees and required books/supplies are eligible for reimbursement. Tuition reimbursement amounts may vary depending upon union agreement.
RETIREMENT:
Social Security and Sacramento County Employees' Retirement System coverage.
HEALTH INSURANCE:
The County offers a variety of health plan design options to fit individual needs.
DENTAL INSURANCE:
The County provides a comprehensive dental benefit program for regular full-time and part-time employees and their eligible dependents. This plan pays on a set fee schedule that varies by procedure. Any amount over the fee schedule is the employee's responsibility. The yearly maximum is $2,000 per person, not including orthodontia. The orthodontic benefit is 50% of covered charges with a lifetime maximum of $1,000 per person.
LIFE INSURANCE:
The County of Sacramento provides a basic life insurance benefit of $15,000 to all eligible employees at no cost. Additional coverage may be purchased through payroll deduction.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION:
The County offers a Deferred Compensation Program which enables employees to save in a systematic way without paying income tax on either the payroll deduction or the earned interest, prior to withdrawal.
EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM:
The County of Sacramento provides an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and their eligible dependents. The EAP offers confidential, professional counseling services in areas such as:
Legal Advice/Difficult Decisions
Marriage or Family Relationships
Financial or Credit Worries/Elder Care
Alcohol and Drug Abuse
WELLNESS INCENTIVE PROGRAM:
The County will recognize and award time off to eligible employees who maintain an excellent attendance record.
FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT:
The County offers regular employees two separate Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA's). These accounts allow employees to set money aside, on a pre-tax basis via payroll deduction, to pay for medical, dental or dependent care expenses.
DEPENDENT CARE REIMBURSEMENT ACCOUNT:
Employees may set aside pre-tax dollars to pay for qualified childcare or dependent care expenses that are necessary for the employee and/or spouse to continue working.
MEDICAL REIMBURSEMENT ACCOUNT:
The Medical Reimbursement Account allows pre-tax dollars to be set aside to pay for out-of-pocket expenses that are not paid by insurance or reimbursed by any other benefit plan.
WORKERS' COMPENSATION:
In case of injury while on the job, each employee is protected under the Workers' Compensation laws of California.
SACRAMENTO CREDIT UNION:
The credit union offers loan facilities and systematic saving plans through payroll deduction.
SELECTION AND PLACEMENT
Sacramento County encourages applications from all persons regardless of race, color, ancestry, religious creed, national origin, gender, disability, political affiliation, or age.
Certain age limits may be required by law, ordinance, or Civil Service direction for specific classifications such as those identified with hazardous occupations.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Please read carefully the "Minimum Qualifications" section of your announcement. You must meet those qualifications by the application deadline date unless otherwise specified. Your application must clearly show you meet the minimum qualifications by the application deadline date, or it will not be accepted. All statements are subject to verification.
"Experience" means full-time paid experience unless the announcement states that volunteer experience is acceptable. Part-time paid experience may be accumulated and pro-rated to meet the total experience requirements.
PROMOTIONAL EXAMINATIONS:
If the announcement indicates the examination is given on a promotional basis, candidates must hold permanent status in Sacramento County Civil Service by the application deadline date and must meet the minimum qualifications.
OPEN EXAMINATIONS:
Any person who meets the minimum qualifications may apply.
CONTINUOUS FILING EXAMINATIONS:
Applicants are eligible to reapply to and retake a continuous filing exam after 6 months from the date the previous exam results was received.
ELIGIBLE LISTS:
Names of qualified persons who made a passing score on an examination are entered, in order of their final grades, on an eligible list. To fill each vacancy, the hiring department will make a selection from among the top three ranks on the employment lists.
EXAMINATION RATINGS:
Unless otherwise stated on the announcement: To be successful, candidates must obtain a rating of at least 70% on each part of the examination. This may be an adjusted score or an arithmetic 70% of the total possible score as determined by the Director.
APPEAL PROCESS:
Persons who believe their applications have been improperly rejected may request the Employment Services Division to review its decision to reject the application. If the applicant desires to submit additional proof of qualifications, such proof must be received by Personnel Services not less than two (2) calendar days prior to the scheduled date for the examination.
Persons who are disqualified in any phase of the examination may appeal such adverse action, in writing, to the Civil Service Commission, 700 H Street, Room 2640, Sacramento, CA 95814, telephone: (916) 874-5586. Such appeals must be filed within thirty (30) calendar days after notice of the adverse action was mailed to the candidate.
FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE VISIT OUR FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQs): https://personnel.saccounty.net/Pages/EmploymentServicesFAQs.aspx
OTHER INFORMATION
VETERAN'S PREFERENCE:
Military veterans who have served during wartime shall be given preference in initial appointment to County service. Such preference shall apply, provided the veteran has first achieved a minimum passing score in the examination. The passing score of a veteran shall be annotated to indicate the veteran's score shall be regarded as 5 points or higher, OR 10 points higher for disabled veterans, only for the purpose of determining the three ranks along with which the veteran's name shall be certified. No score shall actually be changed and no new rank shall be created as a result of application of veteran's preference for certification purposes.
"Disabled Veteran" means any veteran who has served during wartime and, who, as of the final filing date for an examination is declared by the United States Veterans Administration or military service department to be 10% or more disabled as a result of his/her military service. Persons claiming eligibility for disabled veteran's preference must submit to the employment office, on or before the application deadline date, a certification from the United States Veterans Administration or a military service department, dated within 1 year, which certifies the present existence of a service related disability of 10% or more, or other acceptable proof of such disability as a result of his/her military service.
Persons claiming eligibility for veterans preference must submit a copy of Form DD 214 or other acceptable proof of veteran's status on or before the final filing date for the examination. For purpose of this rule "reserve" status does not constitute active duty.
CITIZENSHIP OR AUTHORIZED ALIEN REQUIREMENT:
As required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act, all County employees must be United States citizens or aliens lawfully authorized to work in the United States. Proof of citizenship or authorized status will be required prior to appointment.
CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE:
Some County Civil Service positions are covered by financial disclosure requirements intended to identify potential conflicts of interest.
CONCURRENT EMPLOYMENT:
No employee may concurrently occupy more than one County position.
SPECIAL SKILL QUALIFICATIONS (WHEN SPECIFIED ON THE APPLICATION):
Persons who have special skills required by some (but not all) positions in a class may be certified ahead of others provided that:
Such special skills are based on the duties and requirements of the positions and are in conformance with merit system and equal opportunity principles, and
The certification of eligibles who possess special skills have been approved by the Civil Service Commission.
PRE-EMPLOYMENT MEDICAL EXAMINATION & DRUG TESTING:
The County of Sacramento is committed to maintaining a drug and alcohol free workplace. All persons selected for appointment to positions must pass a medical examination and a drug test, administered by the County at no cost to the applicant.
DRIVER LICENSE:
Possession of a valid California Driver License may be required for some positions.
PROBATIONARY PERIOD:
Regular positions are subject to a probationary period which is an extension of the selection process. Unless otherwise indicated on the announcement, the probationary period is six (6) months.
AGENCY SHOP/FAIR SHARE FEE:
Some positions require, as a condition of continued employment, that the person either:
Become a union member;
Pay a fair share fee to the union; or,
Meet specific requirements under which an equivalent amount must be paid to a charity.
FINGERPRINTING AND CRIMINAL RECORD CHECKS:
Fingerprinting and criminal record checks are required for some positions.
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The following Supplemental Questionnaire is the Civil Service Exam for this position and will be used to determine your exam score.
Note: The Supplemental Questionnaire and the Application are administered as two separate documents. The Application is used only to determine if the minimum qualifications are met; and the Supplemental Questionnaire will be used only to determine your exam score.
In order to receive every consideration in the selection process, you must complete all questions with concise but detailed answers and provide all requested information. Each answer will be scored separately. References such as 'See Resume' as a response will not be scored.
By continuing in the exam process, you are certifying that all information provided in the Supplemental Questionnaire is true to the best of your knowledge.
I have read and understood the above instructions.
02
Criminal History and Background Checks: The County may access criminal history information on candidates who have accepted a conditional offer of appointment for this class consistent with the provisions of Board of Supervisors Resolution No. 82-602, Personnel Policies and Procedures B-5, and applicable federal and state laws. The County shall not consider for employment any candidate who has been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor that relates to or impacts the candidate's ability to perform the job duties of this class unless it is determined that mitigating circumstances exist. For purposes of accessing criminal history information, the candidate will be fingerprinted. A subsequent arrest notification may be obtained.
The County may also conduct a background check on the candidate prior to appointment to a position within this class. The background check may include personal and professional reference checks, credit history checks where authorized by Labor Code section 1024.5, Social Security Number verification, professional license/registration verification, military service information and driving history. Information obtained in the course of this background check will be considered by the appointing authority in the selection process. In obtaining such information, the County will comply with applicable consent and disclosure practices in the Fair Credit Reporting Act and the California Investigative Consumer Reporting Agencies Act.
License Requirement: A valid California Driver License, Class C or higher, may be required at the time of appointment. Failure to obtain or maintain the appropriate California Driver license may constitute cause for personnel action in accordance with Civil Service Rules or applicable bargaining agreement. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
Child and Elder Abuse Reporting: Persons selected for employment must, as a condition of employment, sign a statement agreeing to comply with Section 11166 of the California Penal Code and Section 15630 of the Welfare and Institutions Code relating to child and elder abuse reporting.
Physical Requirements: Some positions in this class may require the incumbent to be able to:
Sit for periods up to one hour while driving to home visits.
Climb flights of stairs to reach residence.
Lift infants and toddlers weighing up to 40 pounds.
Carry automobile child safety seats.
Have sufficient vision to assess physical condition of clients and home environment. Individuals who do not meet these requirements due to disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
Working Conditions: Some positions in this class may require the incumbent to:
Be exposed to hostile, emotionally disturbed or mentally ill persons and/or confrontational interpersonal situations.
Work in dangerous, high crime areas of the community.
Work during non-routine hours, standby, and/or callback.
Work in and around substandard living areas with exposure to common communicable diseases, scabies, impetigo and other rashes.
Work outside in all types of climatic conditions including inclement, very hot and/or cold weather.
I have read and understood the above conditions.
03
Mark the one box that best describes your education from an accredited college or university.
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master's Degree in Social Work
A Master's Degree from an accredited college or university in a program that meets the education requirements for a Marriage and Family Therapist or Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor license issued by the California Department of Consumer Affairs Board of Behavioral Science Examiners.
Current enrollment in the final semester of a master's program at an accredited college or university leading to a master's degree in social work.NOTE: Failure to submit proof of completion of master's degree within six months of appointment may be cause for release from probation in accordance with Civil Service Commission rules.
Current enrollment in the final semester of a master's program, other than social work, at an accredited college or university that meets the education requirements for a MFT or LPCC license issued by the California Department of Consumer Affairs Board of Behavioral Science Examiners. NOTE: Failure to submit proof of completion of master's degree within six months of appointment may be cause for release from probation in accordance with Civil Service Commission rules.
None of the above educational patterns are applicable to me.
04
To qualify for this position, you must meet the education requirement by the final filing date listed on the announcement. Copies of transcripts, diploma, or education verification must be attached or sent to our office or you may be disqualified.
If you have questions, please click here (https://personnel.saccounty.net/Documents/EducationalDocumentsGuidelines.pdf ) or speak to someone in our office before the cut-off date listed in this notice.
I have attached the documents to my application.
I will submit the documents by the final filling date via email.
I do not have the required education
05
Mark the one box that best describes your training and/or paid experience in the public and/or private sector that has prepared you to perform the duties of a Human Services Social Worker-Master's Degree as described in this announcement.
No training and/or paid experience. (No intern or externships whether paid or unpaid and no paid training or experience outside of an educational institution.)
Less than 1 year of related training and/or paid experience in the public and/or private sector. (Might be in final semester beginning intern or externship for example.)
At least 1 year but less than 3 years of related training and/or paid experience in the public and/or private sector. (Might be in final semester beginning intern or externship for example.)
3 or more years of related training and/or paid experience in the public and/or private sector. (Might be in final semester beginning intern or externship for example.)
06
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.
I have no training and/or paid experience working as part of a multi-disciplinary team in needs assessment and/or service plan development.
Less than 1 year of training and/or paid experience working as part of a multi-disciplinary team in needs assessment and/or service plan development.
At least 1 year but less than 3 years of training and/or paid experience working as part of a multi-disciplinary team in needs assessment and/or service plan development.
3 or more years of training and/or paid experience working as part of a multi-disciplinary team in needs assessment and/or service plan development.
07
Mark the one box that best describes your training and/or paid experience providing highly skilled, professional counseling and advocacy in such areas as emergency response, family reunification and maintenance, adult and child protective services, child welfare, placement services, victim-witness, domestic violence, and multi-disciplinary interview center (SAFE Center).
I have no training and/or paid experience providing highly skilled, professional counseling and advocacy in such areas as emergency response, family reunification and maintenance, adult and child protective services, child welfare, placement services, victim-witness, domestic violence, and SAFE Center.
Less than 1 year of training and/or paid experience providing highly skilled, professional counseling and advocacy in such areas as emergency response, family reunification and maintenance, adult and child protective services, child welfare, placement services, victim-witness, domestic violence, and SAFE Center.
At least 1 year but less than 3 years of training and/or paid experience providing highly skilled, professional counseling and advocacy in such areas as emergency response, family reunification and maintenance, adult and child protective services, child welfare, placement services, victim-witness, domestic violence, and SAFE Center.
3 or more years of training and/or paid experience providing highly skilled, professional counseling and advocacy in such areas as emergency response, family reunification and maintenance, adult and child protective services, child welfare, placement services, victim-witness, domestic violence, and SAFE Center.
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Mark the one box that best describes your training and/or paid experience preparing reports, correspondences and memoranda, and/or documenting professional research and case studies.
I have no training and/or paid experience preparing reports, correspondences and memoranda, nor documenting professional research and case studies.
Less than 1 year of training and/or paid experience preparing reports, correspondences and memoranda, and/or documenting professional research and case studies.
At least 1 year but less than 3 years of training and/or paid experience preparing reports, correspondences and memoranda, and/or documenting professional research and case studies.
3 or more years of training and/or paid experience preparing reports, correspondences and memoranda, and/or documenting professional research and case studies.
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Mark the one box that best describes your training and/or paid experience preparing and maintaining accurate and complete case records as well as documenting the chronological record of case contacts.
I have no training and/or paid experience preparing and maintaining accurate and complete case records or documenting the chronological record of case contacts.
Less than 1 year of training and/or paid experience preparing and maintaining accurate and complete case records, as well as documenting the chronological record of case contacts.
At least 1 year but less than 3 years of training and/or paid experience preparing and maintaining accurate and complete case records, as well as documenting the chronological record of case contacts.
3 or more years of training and/or paid experience preparing and maintaining accurate and complete case records, as well as documenting the chronological record of case contacts.
10
Mark the one box that best describes your training and/or paid experience using computers, desktop and/or tablet, to record, update, and maintain required data and information as it relates to this job class in order to fulfill job requirements.
I have no training and/or paid experience using computers, desktop and/or tablet, to perform the functions listed above as it relates to this job class.
I rarely use computers, desktop and/or tablet, to perform the functions listed above. It has not been a regular function of my normal training or paid experience.
I occasionally use computers, desktop and/or tablet, to perform the functions listed above but it has not been a regular function of my normal training or paid experience.
I use computers, desktop and/or tablet, to perform the functions listed above as a regular function of my normal training and/or paid experience.
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Mark the one box that best describes your training and/or paid experience using Outlook or a similar calendar program to manage schedules, meetings, appointments, etc. to fulfill job requirements.
I have no training and/or paid experience using Outlook or a similar calendar program to manage schedules, meetings, appointments, etc. to fulfill job requirements.
I rarely use Outlook or a similar calendar program to manage schedules, meetings, appointments, etc. to fulfill job requirements. It has not been a regular function of my normal training or paid experience.
I occasionally use Outlook or a similar calendar program to manage schedules, meetings, appointments, etc. to fulfill job requirements but it has not been a regular function of my normal training or paid experience.
I use Outlook or a similar calendar program to manage schedules, meetings, appointments, etc. to fulfill job requirements.as a regular function of my normal training and/or paid experience.
12
Select the division(s) below that you believe would best fit your interests and skills. Your selection does not affect scoring or ranking nor does it preclude you from being considered for positions within the division you did not choose.
Child Protective Services
Seniors and Adult Services
District Attorney
Probation
Public Defender
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Do you have the ability to fluently and effectively communicate (speak, read, and/or write) in one or more of the languages listed below, or do you have overall knowledge of the African American and/or Native American culture; its community resources and an understanding of the social, economic and educational problems/issues generally experienced by members and want to be considered for a position using those skills? Check all box(es) that apply.
No
African American Culture
Arabic Language and Middle Eastern Culture
Armenian Language and Culture
Cambodian Language and Culture
Chinese Language and Culture
Farsi Language and Persian Culture
Hmong Language and Culture
Japanese Language and Culture
Korean Language and Culture
Lao Language and Culture
Mien Language and Culture
Native American Culture
Punjabi Language and East Indian
Russian Language and Culture
Spanish Language and Latin Culture
Tagalog Language and Filipino Culture
Ukrainian Language and Culture
Vietnamese Language and Culture
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Do you want to be certified for having skills in a language other than English or knowledge of another culture? Check the appropriate option.
Yes
No
I am already certified by the County of Sacramento.
15
If you checked that you are already certified by the County of Sacramento, write or type the language(s) and culture(s) you are certified in and the approximate date(s) that you were tested. Information given will be subject to verification. If you did not select that you have already been certified, please write or type "N/A".
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The County of Sacramento is committed to maintaining a drug and alcohol free workplace. All persons selected for appointment must pass a drug test administered by the County and at no cost to the applicant.
I understand, if offered conditional employment, I will be subject to a drug test administered by the County as described in Sacramento County Personnel Ordinance Section 2.78.030.
Yes
No
17
Select the one box that best describes whether you have attended a career fair and/or job event where you have interacted with representatives from Sacramento County.
Attended in the last one (1) - three (3) months.
Attended in the last four (4) - six (6) months.
Attended in the last seven (7) months - one (1) year.
Attended an event more than one (1) year ago.
Have attended a career fair and/or job event but did not interact with Sacramento County representatives.
Have not attended a career fair and/or job event.
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List the following for the career fair and/or job event you attended: - Name of event - Location of event - Month and year of event If you have not attended an event where you interacted with representatives from Sacramento County, please type "None".
Required Question
Agency
County of Sacramento
Address
700 H Street, Room 4667 Sacramento, California, 95814
Phone
(916) 874-5593
Website
http://www.saccountyjobs.net
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