SOCIAL WORKER I/II

Job Description:

SOCIAL WORKER I/II

Description

ABOUT THE POSITION

The Clark County Social Services Department is seeking qualified candidates to apply for the Social Worker I/II position. As a member of our team, you will conduct casework interviews with clients and their family members to obtain information for formulating program/service eligibility and case status. You will identify social, economic and physical needs of clients; assess client's support systems, available community resources and other factors to plan, develop, and implement an appropriate service plan. In this position, you will also refer clients to appropriate agencies and resources and advocate for or assist the client in obtaining such services. You will provide basic intervention and client and family counseling, as needed. This role requires preparation of complete and accurate case notes and other written correspondence, such as reports, statistics, and summaries.

This is an open and continuous recruitment; scheduling dates will vary depending on when the application was received and reviewed by Human Resources.

Social Worker I: $28.11 - $43.55 Hourly
Social Worker II: $30.32 - $47.03 Hourly

The Social Worker I is a training underfill position, upon successful completion of the training program the successful candidate will be non-competitively promoted to Social Worker II.

This examination will establish an Open Competitive Eligibility list to fill current and/or future vacancies that may occur within the next six (6) months at either level or may be extended as needed by Human Resources.

Human Resources reserves the right to call only the most qualified applicants to the selection process.

Some positions may be used to fill term Limited-Permanent positions. The selected candidates will be hired for a special project or duties of a limited duration and be required to sign a term of employment letter specifying condition and exact dates of employment. The successful selected candidates will be eligible for benefits during the duration of employment.

Some positions may be confidential positions and are excluded from membership in the union.

Some positions may be non-union positions and are excluded from membership in the union.

State of Nevada Social Worker license required. Applications submitted without a copy of candidate's valid State of Nevada Social Worker license are incomplete and will not be considered.

Required certifications/licenses may be submitted in the following ways.
- Uploaded as a Word or PDF attachment to application at time of submission.
- Uploaded as a Word or PDF attachment to an email and sent to Clark County HR Recruitment Analyst tabitha.scarbrough @clarkcountynv.gov

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education and Experience:

Social Worker I - Bachelor's Degree in Social Work or a field related to the work. An internship or fieldwork related to the profession is desirable or a field related to the work.

Social Worker II - In addition to the above, two (2) years of full-time professional level casework experience in a social service agency. Possession of an advanced degree in social work may be substituted for one of the years of experience outlined above.

Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the “Education” and “Work Experience” sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see attached resume" on your application.

Licensing and Certification: Must possess a valid Nevada Class C Driver's License at time of appointment. Must possess a valid license as a Social Worker in the State of Nevada at time of application.

Background Investigation: Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation. Periodically after employment background investigations may be conducted.

Citizenship: Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Please note, Clark County does not provide H1B visa sponsorships or transfers for any employment positions.

Pre-Employment Drug Testing: Employment is contingent upon the results of a pre-employment drug examination.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

• Conducts casework interviews with clients, family members, service providers, employers and others to obtain information for formulating program/service eligibility and case status.
• Identifies social, economic and physical needs of clients; assesses client's support systems, available community resources and other factors to plan, develop, and implement an appropriate service plan.
• Utilizes agency guidelines, state, and federal regulations to determine/confirm eligibility for programs and services.
• Refers clients to appropriate community medical, emotional, economic and social support organizations; advocates for or assists the client in obtaining such services.
• Provides basic intervention and client and family counseling as required.
• Prepares complete and accurate case notes; writes correspondence, reports and other written materials; may prepare statistical reports and summaries.
• Explains agency and program rules, regulations and procedures; assists clients in completing required forms and in gathering necessary documentation.
• Confers with other departmental professional and supervisors regarding cases and scheduling to coordinate activities; participates in in-service training.
• Contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the unit's service to its customers by offering suggestions and directing or participating as an active member of a work team.
• Uses standard office equipment, including a computer, in the course of work.
• Drives a personal or County motor vehicle to attend meetings and make site visits.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Mobility to work in a typical office setting, use standard office equipment, and to drive a motor vehicle in order to attend meetings or visit client homes; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the telephone. Accommodation may be made for some of these physical demands for otherwise qualified individuals who require and request such accommodation.

Come Make a Difference and Join the Clark County Family where we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Flexible Schedules including 4/10 options
• More Money in Your Pocket
  • 100% Employer Paid Defined Benefit Retirement
  • No Social Security Deduction
  • No State Income Taxes

Two Employer Sponsored Health Plans Offered - Choice of PPO or EPO (hybrid of HMO)

• Medical - Employer pays 90% of premium
  • Pharmacy Benefits (30, 90-day retail or mail order fills)
  • 24/7 Telephone Advice Nurse - no employee cost
  • Teledoc, Doctoroo, and Dispatch Health

Retiree insurance - eligible after 5 years of service Dental Vision Life Insurance - Employer Paid AD&D - Employer Paid Long Term Disability - Employer Paid Generous Leave Accruals that include:

• 13Paid Holidays includinga Floating Birthday Holiday
• Paid Vacation Leave
• Paid Sick Leave
• Holiday Leave

Other leave options

• Catastrophic Leave
• Parental Leave - Up to 90 days

Wide Variety of Voluntary Benefits that include

• Guardian - Accident, Cancer, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, and Short-Term Disability Insurance.
• Trustmark - Permanent Life Insurance benefits and long-term care.
• Sunlife Financial - Basic and Voluntary Life Insurance, AD&D, and long-term disability insurance
• TASC - Flexible Spending Account - FSA & Dependent Day Care Debit Card Available
• Morgan Stanley - Deferred Compensation Plan

Employee Assistance Program Onsite Fitness Center - $12/month*Benefits vary and are subject to change depending on assignment, hiring organization and bargaining unit.

Closing Date/Time: Continuous

Salary:

$28.11 - $47.03 Hourly