Vacancy expired!
Salary: $4,947 – 6,268 / Month
Paid holidays, excellent benefits and CalPERS retirement!
The County of Santa Cruz offers a generous benefits package which includes annual leave, paid holidays, medical, dental, vision and retirement benefits!
APPLY ONLINE: www.santacruzcountyjobs.com
Closing Date: Friday, February 16, 2024
THE JOB: Social Worker I is the trainee level class for functions of moderate difficulty in programs such as Licensing, In-Home Support Services, and Public Authority. Incumbents under close supervision are expected to develop knowledge of the laws, policies, and administrative procedures of County social work programs, to learn the principles of human behavior and development, to develop interviewing, counseling, assessment, caseload organization and management skills and to use community resources. Incumbents are expected to gain the knowledge and abilities to promote to Social Worker II.
REQUIREMENTS: Any combination of training and experience which would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. Typical ways to obtain these knowledge and abilities would be:
Two years of directly related training or experience which would demonstrate the application of the knowledge and abilities, OR Successful completion of twenty-four (24) semester units in social welfare, social human services, sociology or other behavior science from a recognized college that demonstrates possession of the required knowledge and abilities.
Special Requirements: Possession of a valid California Class C Driver License or must be able to provide suitable transportation which is approved by the appointing authority may be required for certain positions. Ability to be bonded may be required of positions assigned to the Public Guardian function.
