Description
Social Worker-FCS and Social Worker Advanced-FCS are assigned exclusively to the Social Services Department’s Family and Children’s Services (FCS) Divisions and provide critical, high-impact services to children, youth, and families experiencing abuse, neglect, or crisis situations. Work is complex, fast-paced, and often court-involved, requiring strong judgment and sound decision-making with significant consequences for error.
Under general direction, incumbents perform a full range of social work duties including emergency response, investigations, assessment, case management, family maintenance, reunification, permanency planning, placement services, extended foster care, and related assignments as directed. Responsibilities include preparing court reports with recommendations and participating in court proceedings as required.
This role requires on-call and call-back availability.
Current vacancies are located in Ukiah and Willits. The employment list established from this recruitment may be used for a limited time to fill full-time, part-time, regular, and promotional opportunities throughout the County as they arise.
To view this job opportunity and submit your application for consideration, please visit our County Careers page at
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mendocinoca
Requirements
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
Social Worker-FCS
Education and Experience:
Graduation from an accredited four-year college, with a bachelor’s degree in social work, sociology, psychology, other behavioral science or related field; and one (1) year of social work case management experience.
Case management is defined as the coordinated process of assessing client needs, developing and implementing service plans, and connecting individuals and families to appropriate resources and supports. The following are examples and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all case management functions: conducting interviews and assessments to identify challenges such as housing instability, financial hardship, health needs, or family concerns; providing referrals to community, governmental, and nonprofit services; advocating on behalf of clients to ensure access to necessary programs; monitoring progress toward goals; and responding to crises when needed. Case management may be delivered across a variety of settings, including social services, healthcare, schools, and community-based organizations, with the goal of promoting stability, safety, and improved well-being.
Licenses and Certifications:
Valid Driver’s License
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Social Worker Advanced-FCS
Social Worker – FCS incumbents will promote without recruitment to the appropriate level of the Social Worker Advanced – FCS classification upon attainment and submission of proof of a valid registration or license issued by State of California Board of Behavioral Sciences.
Applicants selected for appointment to the Social Worker Advanced – FCS classification will be appointed to the appropriate level of the classification upon submission of required proof of a valid State of California license during the application process. The license must be obtained within six (6) years following registration as an associate with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences.
Registration:
Associate Clinical Social Worker (ACSW)
Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT)
Associate Professional Clinical Counselor (APCC)
Licensure:
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC)
Continued employment in this classification is contingent upon maintaining the required registration or licensure in good standing.
Education and Experience:
A master’s degree in, or a master’s degree from a counseling program in social welfare/social work, human services sociology, other social or behavioral science, or related field; and two (2) years of case management experience. Case management is defined as the coordinated process of assessing client needs, developing and implementing service plans, and connecting individuals and families to appropriate resources and supports. The following are examples and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all case management functions: conducting interviews and assessments to identify challenges such as housing instability, financial hardship, health needs, or family concerns; providing referrals to community, governmental, and nonprofit services; advocating on behalf of clients to ensure access to necessary programs; monitoring progress toward goals; and responding to crises when needed. Case management may be delivered across a variety of settings, including social services, healthcare, schools, and community-based organizations, with the goal of promoting stability, safety, and improved well-being.
Licenses and Certifications:
Valid Driver License
Valid Associate registration issued by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences as listed above.
Valid license issued by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences as listed above.
