Re-entry Social Worker I/II/III Spanish Speaking Required (Open and Promotional)

Salary : $6,496.53 - $9,673.73 Monthly
Location : County of San Mateo, CA
Job Type: Regular
Job Number: G096CE
Department: Human Services Agency
Opening Date: 10/24/2024
Closing Date: 11/7/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
Bargaining Unit: 08
Description
The County of San Mateo Human Services Agency is seeking qualified candidates for the Re-entry Social Worker I/II/III. The current vacancies are located at Service Connect, within the Employment Services division of the Human Services Agency. Service Connect is San Mateo County's multidisciplinary re-entry program, supporting high risk individuals recently released from prison or jail reintegrate back into the community. The Re-entry Social Worker I/II/III will provide case management services to adults and their families to provide ongoing support, assist with stabilization, and assist with removing barriers to successful employment and re-entry post-incarceration. The Re-entry Social Worker I/II/III will conduct comprehensive needs assessments to determine service areas and work as part of an interdepartmental collaborative service model.
There is currently one permanent vacancy. This position requires Spanish-speaking bilingual skills,
Re-entry Social Workers I/II/III are expected to exercise a substantial degree of independence and initiative in carrying out their assignments. The Re-entry Social Worker I/II/III will conduct comprehensive assessments at intake and will provide ongoing case management activities for the participants, which may include:

• Conduct psychosocial needs assessments of clients referred for services.
• Engage in multidisciplinary team meetings or other activities to support the collaborative service model, located both in an out of custody settings.
• Complete necessary documents, paperwork, and work within different information technology systems.
• Conduct case studies and develop casework plans.
• Provide skilled casework services to clients and their relatives.
• Assist clients participating in subsidized employment programs and address behavior related barriers to obtaining and maintaining employment.
• Interpret State, County, and departmental rules and regulations to applicants, clients' relatives, and the general public.
• Assist clients in meeting a variety of emergency needs including financial, housing, legal, and emotional crises.
• Respond to requests for information and make referrals to appropriate workers, community based organizations, or departments.
• Gather and maintain current information on community resources and disseminate information to staff.
• Prepare reports, case records, and correspondence.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

The ideal candidate will possess:

• A Master's Degree in Social Work.
• Experience with and understanding of the needs unique to the adult re-entry population, specifically in the barriers to employment.
• Ability to develop creative, goal-oriented, time-limited case plans that address a multitude of client barriers to success.
• Strong skills in the areas of decision-making, client engagement, crisis management and advocacy.
• Superior organizational skills to manage a large caseload and related documents.
• Proficient computer skills to use data base systems, as well as Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Excellent writing/documentation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as part of a Multi-Disciplinary Team, providing services in coordination with partner agencies.

Qualifications
Language Requirement : Ability to speak, read, and write fluently in both English and Spanish.
Knowledge of:

• Theories of human behavior and their practical applications.
• Psycho-social, medical, and economic interrelationships that result in individual and social abnormalities.
• Philosophy and function of social work systems.
• Appropriate utilization of a variety of social resources.
• Laws, rules, and regulations governing the operation of social work agencies, specifically those relating to the specific areas of assignment.

Skill/Ability to:

• Formulating, developing, and implementing treatment plans.
• Working effectively with persons differing in value systems, ethnicity, cultural backgrounds and psychopathologies.
• Working with a variety of social resources to plan and coordinate services to individual clients.
• Acting as a consultant and trainer to other social service staff.
• Preparing clear and concise reports.

Licensure/Certification:

• California class C driver license or equivalent.

Social Worker I: Education: Satisfactory completion of 24 semester units of social welfare and/or appropriate behavioral science courses. Experience: Two years of experience providing counseling, social services, public assistance and related services to the public, or to special groups. Substitution: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in social welfare, behavioral science or a related field. Special Requirement: Satisfactory completion of 3 semester units of course work in basic social work practices or its equivalent within 1 year of appointment.
Social Worker II: Education: Satisfactory completion of 30 semester units of social welfare and/or appropriate behavioral science courses. Experience: Two years experience performing duties comparable to those of a Social Worker I or higher in San Mateo County.
Substitution: Possession of a Master's Degree in Social Work from an accredited school of Social Work.
Social Worker III: Education: Satisfactory completion of 36 semester units of Social Welfare and/or appropriate behavioral science courses. Experience: Three years of experience performing duties comparable to those of a Social Worker II or higher in San Mateo County.
Substitution: Possession of a Master's Degree in Social Work from an accredited school of Social Work and two years of experience performing duties comparable to those of a Social Worker II or higher in San Mateo County.
Application/Examination
Open & Promotional. Anyone may apply. Current County of San Mateo and County of San Mateo Superior Court of California employees with at least six months (1040 hours) of continuous service in a classified regular, probationary, extra-help/limited term positions prior to the final filing date will receive five points added to their final passing score on this examination.
A supplemental application form must be submitted in addition to our regular employment application formThe examination will consist of an interview (weight 100%). Depending on the number of applicants an application appraisal of education and experience may be used in place of other examinations or a screening committee may select those applicants whose education and/or experience appear to best meet the needs of the position based solely on the information provided in the application materials. Because of this screening process, all applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination.
IMPORTANT: Applications for this position will only be accepted online. If you are currently on the County's website, you may click on the "Apply" button. If you are not on the County's website, please go to to apply. Online applications must be received by the Human Resources Department before midnight on the final filing date.
TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE Final Filing Date: Thursday, November 7, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. PST
Screening Date: Tuesday, November 12, 2024
Combined Panel Interviews: Wednesday, November 20, 2024
San Mateo County is centrally located between San Francisco, San Jose, and the East Bay. With over 750,000 residents, San Mateo is one of the largest and most diverse counties in California and serves a multitude of culturally, ethnically and linguistically diverse communities. The County of San Mateo is committed to advancing equity in order to ensure that all employees are welcomed in a safe and inclusive environment. The County seeks to hire, support, and retain employees who reflect our diverse community. We encourage applicants with diverse backgrounds and lived experiences to apply. Eighty percent of employees surveyed stated that they would recommend the County as a great place to work.
The County of San Mateo is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering diversity, equity and inclusion at all levels.
HR Contact: Arlene Cahill (Social Worker I/II/III - G096/G097/G098)
Please visit for a complete listing of all benefits for this classification.
Benefits are offered to eligible employees of the County of San Mateo. All benefits are subject to change.
As an additional benefit, the County offers extensive training and development programs designed to improve skills and enhance career opportunities. Most programs are offered on County time at no cost to you.
County employees are also covered by the federal Social Security system and earn benefits for retirement based on salary and time worked.
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IMPORTANT NOTE: Applicants for this position are required to submit responses to the supplemental questions below. Your responses will provide detailed information about your background and experience related to this position. This information will weigh heavily in the application screening by the subject matter experts and will also be used in the selection process. Answer the questions completely, paying attention to the multi-parts of the questions. While being thorough and detailed, also be concise. Your strategic use of language as well as neatness, clarity of expression, attention to detail, proper use of grammar and the ability to follow instructions will be considered in the evaluation process. A resume will not be accepted as a substitute for your responses.

• I read and understand the instructions above.

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The positions require the ability to speak, read and write in both Spanish and English. Are you fluent in both languages? (A "no" response will disqualify you from this process.)

• Yes
• No

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This position requires possession of a valid California class C driver license or equivalent. Do you have a valid driver's license?

• Yes
• No

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Please provide your California driver license: a) class; b) number, and c) expiration date
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The Social Worker I/II/III classification requires satisfactory completion of specific semester units of social welfare and/or behavioral science courses plus years of case management experience. Please indicate how you meet this requirement by selecting from the choices below.

• I meet the minimum requirements of a Social Worker I.
• I meet the minimum requirements of a Social Worker II,
• I meet the minimum requirements of a Social Worker III,
• None of the above. I do not meet the minimum requirement(s) of a Social Worker I/II/III.

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If you currently meet the minimum requirement(s) for the position of Social Worker I/II/III, please list the education and experience that qualify you. Be specific. In your response, include the following: 1) Institution where you studied, the relevant classes taken, the number of units completed and the degree (if applicable); and 2) For qualifying work experience, be specific about your exact title, your employer, the length of experience and job duties. Note: Applications that don't clearly indicate how these requirements have been met will be considered incomplete and will be rejected.) Proof of your eligibility (transcripts and/or any other documentation) may be required before employment. If you do not meet the minimum requirement(s), please indicate "N/A" and proceed to question #6.
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Describe in detail a situation that demonstrates your comprehensive assessment skills and your ability to develop time-limited, goal-oriented case plans, highlighting your work with culturally diverse populations and groups. Be specific.
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Describe your experience working as part of a multidisciplinary team by detailing your work with a specific case(s), highlighting any experience in the field of re-entry. Include the resources you utilized to help you manage the case, your role as a member of a multidisciplinary team, and any outcomes resulting from your casework. Be specific.
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Describe your professional experience providing services to adults possessing multiple and complex barriers to success, including involvement in the criminal justice and child welfare systems, mental health and/or substance abuse issues, and vocational/employment challenges. Be specific.
Required Question