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Location : CA 95949, CA
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 2024-0036
Department: Social Services
Opening Date: 03/20/2024
Closing Date: 3/27/2024 5:00 PM Pacific
Definition and Class Characteristics
COUNTYWIDE PROMOTIONAL OPPORTUNITY
OPEN TO CURRENT, REGULAR COUNTY OF NEVADA EMPLOYEES WHO HAVE COMPLETED TWELVE MONTHS OF SATISFACTORY PROBATIONARY SERVICE
Do you have a desire to better the lives of local families in Nevada County? Join the Eligibility and Employment Team in the Nevada County Department of Social Services! Our team of knowledgeable and experienced Social Workers assist families to meet their life and career goals by assisting them with planning and supporting them in their journey to self-sufficiency. These Social Workers require an understanding of family dynamics, mental health and substance use, domestic violence, and local resources.
This position requires initiative, compassion, case management skills, extensive case documentation, and a strong desire to help our local families receive the services they need. Strong candidates excel in a work environment that is values-driven and team oriented, and are able to adapt to shifting of priorities and unforeseen circumstances.
We are seeking candidates at one of the following levels. Be sure to apply to both levels to ensure full consideration.
Why Nevada County? Because here, your contribution, your worth, your ideas, all have a place. We thrive on transparent and ongoing communication through employee newsletters, social media and hosted sites. We strive to be the best version of ourselves through continuous improvement. We learn and grow as a team. Great discoveries happen when people from a diverse set of backgrounds come together. Best of all, you make a difference in the lives of our community every day. Bring your whole self to our place.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
To see the full job requirements, click
Benefits Guide
The Benefits Guide is a comprehensive document for employees of the County of Nevada. Information contained in this summary of benefits is not a binding document. Refer to specific unit summaries and agreements (MOUs) for additional benefit information for each employee group.
Health Insurance
The County sponsored plan for 2024 is the PERS Gold PPO, but you can also choose plans from providers such as Anthem, Blue Shield, and PORAC (if you are a member) to suit your needs.
2024 Health Insurance Plans
The County offers employees the option to contribute to a pre-tax medical FSA and dependent Care FSA.
Life Insurance
Voya is the County's life insurance provider. We offer the following products through Voya:
Dental & Vision Insurance
Nevada County employees can opt to receive dental and vision insurance without opting for health insurance coverage as well. This will give employees more flexibility to match their choice of insurance plans to their specific needs. Delta Dental is the dental provider offered through Nevada County and VSP Vision Care is our vision care provider.
Retirement
The County is a member of the CalPERS retirement system and provides the opportunity for voluntary contributions to a 457 deferred compensation account through Nationwide by way of pre-tax and Roth payroll deductions.
CalPERS Miscellaneous Tiers:
Tier 1 (Classic-former employee originally hired on or before 12/13/12 and are returning to Nevada County) 2.7% @ 55
Tier 2 (Hired by a CalPERS employer between 12/14/12-12/31/12 and coming to Nevada County with less than 6 months between separation from former CalPERS employer and hire date with Nevada County) 2%@60
Tier 3 (Hired by first CalPERS employer on or after 1/1/13 or having a break in service of more than six months between another CalPERS employer and Nevada County) 2%@62
CalPERS Safety tiers:
Tier 1 (Classic-former employees originally hired on or before 12/13/12 and are returning to Nevada County) 3% @ 50.
Tier 2 (Hired by a CalPERS employer between 7/2411-12/31/12 and coming to Nevada County with less than 6-months between separation from former CalPERS employer and hire date with Nevada County) 3% @ 55.
Tier 3 (Hired by any CalPERS employer on or after 1/1/13) 2.7% @ 57.
We encourage you to visit the CalPERS home page, , to search related information about the retirement plans noted here so that you fully understand what your retirement formula means to you.
NEVADA COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Any information on this page or documents and links are subject to change without notice.
Nevada County Human Resources Department
950 Maidu Avenue, Nevada City, CA 95959 (530) 265-7010 option 2
Human.resources@nevadacountyca.gov
www.nevadacountyca.gov
01
Which of the following best describes your level of education? Please attach college-level transcripts (unofficial are acceptable) or degree to be given full consideration.
02
Please let us know the major subject area of your college education.
03
How many years of experience do you have performing case work in social services or social/behavioral sciences comparable to the Human Services Specialist I at Nevada County?
04
These positions require in-home client visits to make health, safety, and social assessments. Please describe your experience and comfort level in making home visits and conducting client assessments.
05
Please describe a job where you performed in a similar capacity to this Social Worker I position. What did you like about it? What did you dislike about this type of work?
06
Tell us about a decision that you made that was made based primarily on customer needs and input.
07
This position is open for current, Nevada County employees who have completed a 12-month probationary period. Are you a current and regular employee of the County of Nevada who has passed a 12-month probationary period?
Required Question
Location : CA 95949, CA
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 2024-0036
Department: Social Services
Opening Date: 03/20/2024
Closing Date: 3/27/2024 5:00 PM Pacific
Definition and Class Characteristics
COUNTYWIDE PROMOTIONAL OPPORTUNITY
OPEN TO CURRENT, REGULAR COUNTY OF NEVADA EMPLOYEES WHO HAVE COMPLETED TWELVE MONTHS OF SATISFACTORY PROBATIONARY SERVICE
Do you have a desire to better the lives of local families in Nevada County? Join the Eligibility and Employment Team in the Nevada County Department of Social Services! Our team of knowledgeable and experienced Social Workers assist families to meet their life and career goals by assisting them with planning and supporting them in their journey to self-sufficiency. These Social Workers require an understanding of family dynamics, mental health and substance use, domestic violence, and local resources.
This position requires initiative, compassion, case management skills, extensive case documentation, and a strong desire to help our local families receive the services they need. Strong candidates excel in a work environment that is values-driven and team oriented, and are able to adapt to shifting of priorities and unforeseen circumstances.
We are seeking candidates at one of the following levels. Be sure to apply to both levels to ensure full consideration.
- Social Worker I (SW I): Entry/trainee-level staff members holding an Associate's or Bachelor's degree in a related field. In addition, individuals in this classification have one year case work experience comparable to Nevada County's Human Services Specialist I classification.
- Social Worker II (SWII): Journey-level staff members meeting the requirements for SW I. In addition, SW II have at least one year experience as a SW I or Employment & Training Worker I.
Why Nevada County? Because here, your contribution, your worth, your ideas, all have a place. We thrive on transparent and ongoing communication through employee newsletters, social media and hosted sites. We strive to be the best version of ourselves through continuous improvement. We learn and grow as a team. Great discoveries happen when people from a diverse set of backgrounds come together. Best of all, you make a difference in the lives of our community every day. Bring your whole self to our place.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
To see the full job requirements, click
Benefits Guide
The Benefits Guide is a comprehensive document for employees of the County of Nevada. Information contained in this summary of benefits is not a binding document. Refer to specific unit summaries and agreements (MOUs) for additional benefit information for each employee group.
Health Insurance
The County sponsored plan for 2024 is the PERS Gold PPO, but you can also choose plans from providers such as Anthem, Blue Shield, and PORAC (if you are a member) to suit your needs.
2024 Health Insurance Plans
- Anthem Select HMO
- Anthem Traditional HMO
- Blue Shield CalPERS Access+ HMO
- Blue Shield Trio HMO
- Kaiser HMO
- PERS Gold PPO (County sponsored plan)
- PERS Platinum PPO
- PORAC (Available to PORAC members only)
The County offers employees the option to contribute to a pre-tax medical FSA and dependent Care FSA.
Life Insurance
Voya is the County's life insurance provider. We offer the following products through Voya:
- Basic Accidental Death and Dismemberment
- Basic Term Life
- Optional Accidental Death and Dismemberment plans
- Optional Dependent Term Life
- Optional Term Life
Dental & Vision Insurance
Nevada County employees can opt to receive dental and vision insurance without opting for health insurance coverage as well. This will give employees more flexibility to match their choice of insurance plans to their specific needs. Delta Dental is the dental provider offered through Nevada County and VSP Vision Care is our vision care provider.
Retirement
The County is a member of the CalPERS retirement system and provides the opportunity for voluntary contributions to a 457 deferred compensation account through Nationwide by way of pre-tax and Roth payroll deductions.
CalPERS Miscellaneous Tiers:
Tier 1 (Classic-former employee originally hired on or before 12/13/12 and are returning to Nevada County) 2.7% @ 55
Tier 2 (Hired by a CalPERS employer between 12/14/12-12/31/12 and coming to Nevada County with less than 6 months between separation from former CalPERS employer and hire date with Nevada County) 2%@60
Tier 3 (Hired by first CalPERS employer on or after 1/1/13 or having a break in service of more than six months between another CalPERS employer and Nevada County) 2%@62
CalPERS Safety tiers:
Tier 1 (Classic-former employees originally hired on or before 12/13/12 and are returning to Nevada County) 3% @ 50.
Tier 2 (Hired by a CalPERS employer between 7/2411-12/31/12 and coming to Nevada County with less than 6-months between separation from former CalPERS employer and hire date with Nevada County) 3% @ 55.
Tier 3 (Hired by any CalPERS employer on or after 1/1/13) 2.7% @ 57.
We encourage you to visit the CalPERS home page, , to search related information about the retirement plans noted here so that you fully understand what your retirement formula means to you.
NEVADA COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Any information on this page or documents and links are subject to change without notice.
Nevada County Human Resources Department
950 Maidu Avenue, Nevada City, CA 95959 (530) 265-7010 option 2
Human.resources@nevadacountyca.gov
www.nevadacountyca.gov
01
Which of the following best describes your level of education? Please attach college-level transcripts (unofficial are acceptable) or degree to be given full consideration.
- High School or GED
- Some College
- Associate's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree
02
Please let us know the major subject area of your college education.
03
How many years of experience do you have performing case work in social services or social/behavioral sciences comparable to the Human Services Specialist I at Nevada County?
- None
- Less than 1 year
- 1 to 2 years
- 2 to 3 years
- 3 years or more
04
These positions require in-home client visits to make health, safety, and social assessments. Please describe your experience and comfort level in making home visits and conducting client assessments.
05
Please describe a job where you performed in a similar capacity to this Social Worker I position. What did you like about it? What did you dislike about this type of work?
06
Tell us about a decision that you made that was made based primarily on customer needs and input.
07
This position is open for current, Nevada County employees who have completed a 12-month probationary period. Are you a current and regular employee of the County of Nevada who has passed a 12-month probationary period?
- Yes
- No
Required Question
