Social Services Practitioner III (COR)

Job Summary

Required Qualifications

• •Excellent interpersonal skills when working with diverse clients of various ages, socio-economic backgrounds, cultures, and mental/physical capabilities
• •Proven ability to work collaboratively with other professionals in order to meet the needs of shared clients and promote quality care, safety, and well-being
• •Great written and verbal communication skills
• •Knowledge and ability to learn and apply complex laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures relating to clients
• •Strong critical thinking, analytical, organizational, and time management skills
• •Tech-savvy skills and the ability to learn and use specialized case management software programs
• •Possession of a valid California Driver's License
• •Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree, preferably with a major in social welfare, social or behavioral sciences, social/human services, counseling, or a closely related field to the assignment
• •One year equivalent to a County of Riverside Social Services Practitioner II
• •Two years performing casework duties in a public or private human services agency. Experience must include assessing or determining client needs, formulating case plans, or executing case plans to support and meet client needs
• •Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master's degree, preferably with a major in social or behavioral sciences, social/human services, counseling, or a closely related field to the assignment
• •Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelors degree in Social Work
• •Completed internship experience in a public or private welfare agency as part of an accredited Bachelor of Social Work degree program
• •Two years as a County of Riverside Social Services Practitioner II; or one year of performing social casework duties in a hospital or healthcare facility equivalent to a County of Riverside Social Services Practitioner II; or ten years of Hospital Social Worker experience in a hospital or healthcare facility
• •Two years of Child Life Specialist experience in a hospital or healthcare facility
• •Knowledge of: Principles and techniques of social casework and of the function of public social service agencies; individual and group behavior with emphasis on normal growth, development, and family relationships; social casework objectives, principles, and methods; socioeconomic and cultural factors which promote stable family life, and an understanding of the factors that affect family security; physical and mental illnesses and their impact on personality; community organizations and the ...
• •Ability to: Establish rapport with clients and their families; effectively apply casework knowledge and skills; apply the principles of general and/or child psychology and family relationships; evaluate personal and psychological factors in the client and/or family's situation; work constructively within an agency and community setting; effectively utilize appropriate resources and services; provide consultation to others; demonstrate skill in planning and analysis; control personal bias and ...
• •Incumbents may be required to participate in a mandatory on-call schedule which may include working nights, holidays, and weekends
• •Field work requires the ability to climb stairs, walk on uneven surfaces, and maneuver around obstacles in the home and work independently and safely in a variety of home environments, which may include hazardous conditions, such as unsecured pets or unclean living spaces
• •In emergent situations incumbent may be required to lift and carry heavy objects or individuals
• •all employment offers for the Childrens Services Division are contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment physical exam, including a drug/alcohol test, a search of the Child Abuse Central Index (CACI), clearance to access Criminal Offender Record Information from the California Law Enforcement Telecommunications System (CLETS), and a criminal background investigation, which involves fingerprinting

Desired Qualifications

• •Master's degree from an accredited college or university in social work, social welfare, social or behavioral sciences, or social/human services
• •Bachelor's degree, preferably with a major in social welfare, social or behavioral sciences, social/human services, counseling, or a closely related field to the assignment
• •Two years as a County of Riverside Social Services Practitioner II; or one year of performing social casework duties in a hospital or healthcare facility equivalent to a County of Riverside Social Services Practitioner II; or ten years of Hospital Social Worker experience in a hospital or healthcare facility
• •Two years of Child Life Specialist experience in a hospital or healthcare facility
• •Possession of a valid California Driver's License is necessary at the time of hire and must be maintained throughout employment. County vehicles may be available but are not guaranteed. Employees may be required to use their own vehicles for field travel and are required to provide vehicle insurance information for their personal vehicle
• •Field work may include frequent driving, conducting home visits, attending court hearings, and meeting with various stakeholders in the community
• •Field work requires the ability to climb stairs, walk on uneven surfaces, and maneuver around obstacles in the home and work independently and safely in a variety of home environments, which may include hazardous conditions, such as unsecured pets or unclean living spaces
• •In emergent situations incumbent may be required to lift and carry heavy objects or individuals
• •all employment offers for the Childrens Services Division are contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment physical exam, including a drug/alcohol test, a search of the Child Abuse Central Index (CACI), clearance to access Criminal Offender Record Information from the California Law Enforcement Telecommunications System (CLETS), and a criminal background investigation, which involves fingerprinting