The County of Sonoma Human Services Department (HSD) seeks multiple experienced Social Workers who are ready to make a difference in the lives of adults with vulnerabilities in our community!
Starting salary up to $53.98/hour ($112,662/year), plus a competitive total compensation package, and an additional $1.50 per hour for fluent bilingual positions!
Adult and Aging Social Workers provide a full range of social services to protect adults who are older, medically fragile, and/or dependent from neglect, abuse, or exploitation; and provide case management services for elders and adults with disabilities who need support to stay safely in their homes and in the community.
The ideal candidate will possess many of the following:
Experience with social work case management and managing a complex caseload
An understanding of Trauma-Informed Care and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) concepts
Significant knowledge of medical social work and mental health conditions for adults who are older
Experience working with populations who are frail, low-income, elderly, and people with disabilities
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to interact with a diverse client population
The ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced work environment
Community care coordination, mental health, and counseling experience
Knowledge of development needs across the lifespan and the cycle of abuse
Previous experience conducting home visits with adults who are older and people with disabilities
Patience, flexibility, and tactful communication skills while dealing with traumatic situations
The ability to work within a multidisciplinary framework with physicians, nurses, and behavioral health clinicians
Experience working for protective services, regional centers, hospitals, or in a mental health setting
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Outlook and the ability to learn new systems
A Master's Degree in social work, gerontology, marriage and family therapy, psychology, or a related field is highly desired but not required
Salary is negotiable within the established range. Benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice. Additional information can be found in the Service Employees International Union Local 1021 Memorandum Of Understanding (SEIU MOU) and our Employee Benefits Directory.
The bilingual positions for this recruitment require English and Spanish skills at the fluent (reading, writing, and conversational) level. Applicants who wish to be considered for these bilingual positions must indicate their level of skill in the required supplemental questionnaire. An examination will be conducted prior to employment to confirm the level of skill in this area. Fluent bilingual premium pay is $1.50/hour.
Salary is negotiable within the established range and benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice. For more information, including minimum qualifications, & to apply, visit,
www.yourpath2sonomacounty.org or call 707-565-2331. The County of Sonoma is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and are committed to having a workforce that is representative of the communities we serve. Apply by 8/14/24
