Entry Level Social Psychologist Jobs (NOW HIRING)

JOB SUMMARY This is a continuous recruitment; applications submitted will be reviewed on a bi-weekly basis. We will continue to accept applications until the positions are filled. Child Welfare Services (CWS) Social Workers provide case management services to children at risk.

As a Social Worker for CWS your primary objective is child safety and well-being, strengthening families and providing permanency. Typical tasks include: Screening and investigating reports of abuse, neglect, or harm. Providing referrals to community resources.

Providing support services to children and families. Providing home placement and permanency planning. Providing services to help foster care youth transition to adulthood.

Social Worker II is the journey level in the Social Worker series. Employees at this level are expected to carry a full caseload of moderately difficult cases requiring greater skill and depth of job knowledge in assessing problem situations and formulating plans for service. Social Worker III is the advanced journey level in the Social Worker series.

Incumbents are normally assigned a selected caseload of the more difficult cases and when needed are given supervisory consultation in development of treatment plans. To view specific job descriptions, knowledge, skills and ability and additional information regarding each level, please follow the links below: Social Worker II - Job Description $30.48 -$41.70 Hourly Salary; $63,398.40 - $86,736.00 Annually Social Worker III - Job Description $33.86 - $45.86 Hourly Salary; $70,428.80 - $95,388.80 Annually Vacancy may be filled at either level Il or III. Candidates need only to apply once; all applications will be screened for the minimum requirements at the highest level they are qualified for

The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill any future opening(s), including Part-Time and Extra Help, in this class for up to six months. NOTICE: All correspondences, notices and invitations to test and/or interview will be via e-mail through Governmentjobs.com/NEOGOV. Please be sure to set-up your inbox to receive them or check your junk-mail to make sure you are receiving Sutter County's recruitment communications

You may also view all correspondences by logging in to your governmentjobs.com profile and clicking on the mail symbol on the top right corner. Follow Sutter County. Stay updated with our social media accounts: EXAMPLE OF DUTIES To view the examples of duties for each job description, please following the links below: Social Worker II - Job Description Social Worker III - Job Description MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Qualifications The following are the minimum qualifications for these positions

Possession of these qualifications does not ensure that an applicant will be interviewed. Applications will be reviewed in comparison with all other applications received and a secondary screening for best qualified candidates may be conducted. Social Worker II Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university; AND One (1) year of full-time experience performing entry level social work case management in the Sutter County Social Worker I - Children's Services classification or comparable class.

Social Worker III Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university; AND One (1) year of full-time experience performing journey level social work case management in the Sutter County Social Worker II - Children's Services classification or comparable class. OR Bachelor's degree and successful completion of twenty-four (24) semester or thirty-six (36) quarter units of a master's degree program in Social Work, or a Counseling program from an accredited college or university, emphasizing Marriage, Family and Child Counseling or Marriage and Family therapy, Gerontology or Clinical Psychology; AND Twelve (12) months of social work case management experience.* *Qualifying social work case management includes direct case work management, such as: assessment, evaluation; conducting investigations of abuse and neglect; preparing court reports; responsibility for a long term caseload, monitoring compliance through home calls and other personal contact; collaboration with other agencies and linking clients to resources and programs; development of a case plan, and modification of case plans as needed/required **Examples of acceptable social or behavioral science courses include: anthropology, criminal justice, education, ethnic studies, history, human development, law, human services, nursing, nutrition, psychology, public health, social welfare, sociology, welfare, women's studies. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS License or Certificate: This classification may require a valid California driver's license

Disaster Service Workers: All Sutter County employees are designated as Disaster Service Workers during a proclaimed emergency and may be required to perform certain emergency services at the direction of the department and/or County. NOTE: Sutter County utilizes E-Verify to confirm the eligibility of employees to work in the United States. The County of Sutter is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Sutter County encourages both incumbents and individuals who have been offered employment to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. Need Help.

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