The Job
For more detailed information, refer to the Lead Social Service Practitioner job description.
Conditions of Employment
Travel: Incumbents travel throughout the County, and must possess and maintain a valid California Class C driver license and a clean driving record. Long distance and occasional out-of-state travel may be required; applicants must be able to travel by airplane. Employees may be required to use personal vehicles and show proof of automobile liability insurance.
Physical: Employees visit clients in their homes and other settings to complete risk and safety assessments. Incumbents must be able to visually assess allegations of abuse and the client's environment as mandated by the State of California. Positions require ability to lift and carry children up to fifty (50) lbs.
Sponsorship: Please note San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.
Minimum Requirements
Experience: Two (2) years of experience, all of which must have been obtained within the last five (5) years, in a government child welfare agency performing duties equivalent to a journey-level Social Service Practitioner in San Bernardino County. Equivalent experience must include performing complex social work assignments, comprehensive diagnostic assessments, in-depth clinical intervention, and treatment plans. Note: Experience as a Social Worker II or Social Service Practitioner I is not considered qualifying.
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Education: A Master's degree in Social Work from a school accredited by the Council on Social Work Education -OR- a Master's degree in Human Services, Psychology, Counseling with an emphasis in marriage, family, or child counseling, or a closely related field.
Candidates in Final Year of Master's Program: Applications will be accepted from candidates who are within 120 days of completing a qualifying degree provided they meet the minimum requirements for experience at time of application. Job offers may be made contingent upon degree completion; verification of qualifications will be required prior to hire.
Desired Qualifications
The ideal candidate will possess experience in training/mentoring and Safety Organized Practice.
Selection Process
There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on a review of the Application and Supplemental Questionnaire; therefore it is to your advantage to provide as much relevant and detailed work experience as possible. Resumes may accompany the application as supplemental information only, but are typically not considered or reviewed unless specifically requested on the job announcement. Completing your application with statements such as "see/refer to resume" or "see attached" rather than completing your work history may affect your eligibility or competitive evaluation score.
Applications will be accepted continuously and reviewed periodically. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as this recruitment may close at any time. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaires.
All communications regarding the remainder of the selection process will be via email or text message. Please be sure the email provided on this application is always current; it is your responsibility to update your personal information. Update your Spam, Junk, Bulk and Firewall settings as needed to ensure that you receive all information pertaining to this recruitment.
EEO/ADA: San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants.
ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and require accommodations in the testing process, submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form within one week of a recruitment filing deadline.
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