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Form of workClasses in this series act as a liaison between clients and the department by providing professional staff with a wide variety of assistance through non-technical, clerical, and related tasks. Incumbents may be assigned a variety of routine duties which do not require the expertise of a professional level Social Worker, such as transporting clients, supervising parental visits, and providing routine social services assistance. Job Classification Level and salary placement depend on experience.
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Social Worker Aide I: is the entry level position of this series. Incumbents, under close supervision, learn the basics of supervised visitation and safe transportation of children, recognition of potential safety issues during visits, and basic Objective Behavioral documentation. Incumbents are expected to demonstrate the ability to promote to Social Worker Aide II after successful completion of twelve months of experience.
Social Worker Aide II: is the journey level position of this series. Incumbents, under general supervision are expected to perform all of the above; plus: work with more independence on a full caseload, demonstrating increasing responsibility; conducting appraisals to determine the safety of supervised visits.
Social Worker Aide III: is the advanced journey level position of this series; incumbents, under direction are expected to perform all of the above, plus: independently identify and address issues that arise during supervised visits; demonstrate proficiency in all aspects of the team's assignment, which may include visit cancelation under stressful conditions, deescalation of parents or children; assist other workers with questions and assist the supervisor as directed.
Assignments may vary widely, based on the program in which employed. This series is distinguished from the social work series, where incumbents perform case management services, require greater assessment skills and a broader knowledge of social work concepts.Minimum Requirements:
Graduation from high school or possession of a GED certificate.
In addition:
Social Worker Aide I: EITHER A: six (6) months of full time experience caring for, and helping social services or health services clients, patients, or other individuals within a hospital, school, institution or community-based agency. OR B: Equivalent to completion of two (2) years of college (60 semester or 90 quarter units), including (15) semester units in a social welfare social/human service, sociology, or other social or behavioral science.
Social Worker Aide II: Twelve (12) months experience performing duties comparable to a Social Worker Aide I
Social Worker Aide III: Eighteen (18) months experience performing duties comparable to a Social Worker Aide II
*Examples of social or behavioral science courses include: Psychology, Sociology, Counseling, Education, Criminal Justice, Human Services, Public Health, Social Welfare, Humanities, Nursing, Ethnic Studies, Child Development, Health Science, and Anthropology.*Applications, including answers to supplemental questions, must be submitted online by the final filing date. To apply for this position, click "apply" at the top of this page. Most County recruitments require you to respond to supplemental questions as part of the application process. We recommend that you review these questions prior to beginning your application.
An initial application review will be conducted. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications and are best qualified will be invited to participate in selection activities which may include online assessments, performance exams, written exams, and interviews.
Final candidates will be required to have an in-depth background review performed before proceeding in the process. Please note that references will not be contacted until the end of the process.
If you have questions or would like to discuss the opportunity further, please contact Human Resources at hr@co.slo.ca.us. Confidential inquiries are welcomed. For further information regarding the County of San Luis Obispo, visit our website at https://www.slocounty.ca.gov/.Employment Type: Permanent - Hourly
