BHS Deputy Director, Community Development Fiscal & Technical Specialist, Social Worker III, IV

ALPINE COUNTY,

Behavioral Health Services – Deputy Director

U32: $7,870-$8,688/month

Fiscal & Technical Specialist – Community Development

43: $25.17 - $30.60/hour

Social Worker III (Merit)

44C: $27.44 - $33.36/hour
Social Worker IV (Merit)

47: $30.61 - $37.22/hour

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DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES
DEFINITION
Under direction of the Behavioral Health Director, to plan, organize, direct, manage, and supervise Behavioral Health Department programs; direct and supervise staff providing mental health and drug and alcohol services; represent Department activities, programs and services with community organizations and other government agencies; oversee clinical, financial and administrative aspects of Department operations; oversee the development of evidence based clinical services and quality assurance systems; and, perform special assignments and related work as required.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
The incumbent shall have general responsibility for the administration of mental health and alcohol and drug programs and services under the direction of the Behavioral Health Director. In this role, the Behavioral Health Deputy Director shall be responsible for the direct delivery or brokerage of behavioral health crisis intervention services, individual or group therapeutic or other treatment services, case management, medication and nursing support services, psychiatric hospitalization and sober living or other residential care services. The Behavioral Health Deputy Director coordinates assigned activities with other departments and outside agencies; provides highly responsible and complex administrative support to the Behavioral Health Director; and acts as the Director in his/her absence.
CLASSIFICATIONS DIRECTLY SUPERVISED
Clinicians, Alcohol and Drug Counselor, Mental Act Services Coordinator, and Fiscal & Administrative Supervisor.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.
• Plans, organizes, directs, coordinates, and administers the County’s mental health and drug and alcohol programs, activities and services.
• Develops and recommends Department goals, objectives and policies.
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• Prepares or participates in the preparation of Department budgets to be approved by the Behavioral Health Director, and oversees appropriate administration of the approved budget for Department services and operations.
• Provides organizational supervision and direction to clinical division supervisors.
• Ensures appropriate training of department staff in accordance with County Personnel Rules, and in accordance with current standards of behavioral health practice and professional licensure as appropriate.
• Directs and reviews grant and contract preparation, grant and contract management, and compliance with reporting and fiscal management requirements.
• Oversees department program planning, service design and evaluation.
• Directs the collection of statistical or fiscal information, electronic medical records, and other data as needed to evaluate and monitor performance of departmental programs and services, and prepares reports.
• Develops and implements new behavioral health programs to meet the needs of Alpine County residents as resources allow, or retools existing programs to meet current needs.
• Represents the department with community organizations, health providers and other governmental jurisdictions.
• Participates with other County department representatives, including Public Health, Criminal Justice and Social Services, to promote the development and coordination of health and human services.
• Serves as a member of the Community Corrections Partnership if directed by the Behavioral Health Director.
• Serves as Mental Health Director and the County Alcohol and Drug Administrator as directed by the Behavioral Health Director.
• Appropriately manages the most sensitive public complaints and issues.
• Assigns, directs and evaluates the performance of subordinate management and supervisory personnel, and participates in determining qualifications, skills and training needs for multidisciplinary program staff.
• Oversees the development, negotiation and monitoring of contracted services and resources.
• Serves as a liaison of the Behavioral Health Department to the Mental Health Commission, and ensures ongoing support, data and information as requested by the Commission.
• As directed by the Behavioral Health Director, serves as a representative of the Behavioral Health Department with the California Department of Health Care Services, managed care organizations, and other state or federal agencies as needed.
• Analyzes new or proposed legislation and directives; interprets and disseminates County, State and Federal policy and regulations pertaining to behavioral health services, and monitors implementation and compliance.
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• Coordinates and participates in a variety of staff and departmental meetings to ensure quality care and service delivery, including utilization review.
• Ensures department compliance with all federal and state requirements for documentation and billing.
• Performs special assignments as directed
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:
• Behavioral health issues and their relationship to the development and delivery of behavioral health services.
• Methods, principles and practices of developing, implementing, coordinating and administering behavioral health services.
• Principles and practices of evaluation of effective and evidenced-based mental health and alcohol and drug use treatment programs and services.
• Federal, State, and County laws and regulations applicable to mental health and substance use programs, and the relationship of Federal and State programs to local government services and programming.
• Principles and practices of fiscal management and budget administration necessary to oversee the development of sound budget requests and establish internal monitoring and control systems.
• Effective personnel management practices including techniques of selecting, supervising, training and evaluating the performance of multidisciplinary clinical, peer and administrative staff in a governmental setting.
• The application and effectiveness of a variety of behavioral health treatment modalities utilized in a comprehensive community-based prevention and treatment system.
• Requirements, administrative techniques and record keeping necessary for securing, maintaining and effective oversight of grant or contract funded programs.
• General functions of the Behavioral Health Division of the California Department of Health Care Services.
• Community organization and development.
Ability to:
• Plan, organize, supervise and administer the programs and services of the County Behavioral Health Department.
• Establish and maintain collaborative working relationships with community members and organizations, and continually develop the capacity of community-based providers to develop and provide behavioral health services.
• Develop, negotiate and monitor contracts.
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• Provide vision and direction, training, supervision, and evaluate the performance of multidisciplinary management, supervisory and other appropriate staff and resolve employee problems.
• Ensure appropriate clinical supervision and direction for licensed and/or certified personnel.
• Develop and administer Departmental budgets, control expenditures and actively seek reimbursements and other revenue to support Department services and operations.
• Oversee the development and administration of grant-funded programming when appropriate.
• Determine the need and priority of behavioral health programming, recommend allocation of resources and participate in short-term and long-term budget planning and preparation.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with State and federal agency representatives, community representatives and staff.
• Develop and maintain systems to compile health data or outcomes, provide statistical analysis, and prepare or direct the preparation of clear and concise reports.
• Interpret complex Federal, State and County codes, laws and regulations and implement systems to assure compliance.
• Effectively represent the Behavioral Health Department in contacts with the public, community organizations, and other governmental agencies.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.
• Speak and write clearly and concisely.
Minimum Qualifications
Training and experience:
Path 1: An undergraduate degree with a major in Public Administration, Business Administration, Social Work, Social Science, Human Services, Health Administration, Public Health Administration or closely related field. Four years of progressively responsible management and supervisory experience in a health and human Services agency which included program planning and evaluation, budget management, personnel management and performance evaluation, and policy development.
Path 2: A graduate degree with a major in Public Administration, Business Administration, Social Work, Social Science, Human Services, Health Administration, Public Health Administration or closely related field. Two years of progressively responsible management and supervisory experience in a health and human services agency which included program planning and evaluation, budget management, personnel management and performance evaluation, and policy development.
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SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Must possess a valid Driver’s License.
TYPICAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Sit for extended periods; frequently stand and walk; normal manual dexterity and eye hand coordination; corrected hearing and vision to normal range; verbal communication; use of office equipment including computers, telephones, calculators, and copiers.
TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS
Work is usually performed in an office environment; includes continuous contact with staff and the public.

FISCAL AND TECHNICAL SPECIALIST
DEFINITION
Under general supervision, to perform a variety of special accounting, document processing and technical record keeping and support work; to review fiscal records, grant applications or specialized documents and information, assisting the public and/or other County staff with the accuracy and completeness of the information; to assist others with the understanding of department procedures and requirements; to provide a variety of information about department services and functions; to perform a variety of technical and office support work; and to do related work as required.
CLASS CHARACTERISTICS
This is a fully experienced working level. Incumbents perform a variety of specialized financial, statistical and document processing work requiring substantial knowledge of the policies, procedures and special requirements of the department. This is not a supervisory classification.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES – Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
 Performs a variety of fiscal support and record keeping work, developing and maintaining financial records;
 Provides specialized public and/or assistance to other County staff regarding fiscal records, public assistance records or other areas as assigned;
 Updates and maintains records and information in computerized systems and databases;
 Maintains a variety of statistical of other specialized records, posting and updating information to keep records current and accurate;
 May verify purchase orders and purchasing information;
 May maintain work and time records;
 May balance cash received, verify receipts, and prepare deposits;
 May assist with the development and control of a variety of records; provides requisite data to other government agencies, as delegated;
 May review referrals to department programs and processes per state requirements;
 Updates and maintains computerized records and generates reports; uses spreadsheets and other special computer software;
 Performs special assignments related to the department and unit where assigned;
 Operates office equipment.
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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:
Financial and statistical record keeping; document acceptance and processing requirements; and/or information system maintenance related to the department.
Methods of research and statistical data collection and analysis.
Policies, laws rules and regulations impacting the operations, transactions, and functions of the department.
Maintenance of files and information retrieval systems.
Computers and software used in office, fiscal and administrative support work.
Modern office practices and technology, including data entry and word processing systems, spreadsheet, database and presentation software applications.
English usage, spelling, punctuation and grammar for written and oral communications; business letter writing and report preparation.
Basic math, statistical and accounting principles and procedures.
Ability to:
Perform a variety of specialized financial, statistical, document processing and record keeping work related to the department in clear and concise formats.
Proficiently use a variety of computerized spreadsheet, word processing and database software.
Read, interpret, and apply a variety of rules, regulations and policies related to functions and services of the department.
Accurately maintain and update a variety of records and information systems.
Gather, organize and summarize data and information.
Make mathematical calculations quickly and accurately.
Type or use word processing software at an acceptable speed to meet production requirements.
Operate a computer and use department software in the performance of assigned work.
Operate and use office equipment.
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Deal tactfully and courteously with the public and other staff when explaining the functions, requirements, and policies of the department.
Regularly work well under pressure, meeting multiple and sometimes conflicting deadlines.
Constantly demonstrate cooperative behavior with colleagues, supervisors and customers/clients.
Maintain a high degree of confidentiality.
Education:
High school diploma or GED equivalent supplemented by any combination of course work and training which would provide an opportunity to acquire the knowledge and abilities listed.
Experience:
Three years of recent full-time experience performing varied and complex special accounting, document processing and technical record keeping and support work, preferably in the public sector which includes working with and maintaining confidential files and documents.
Other Requirements:
Must possess a valid California driver’s license and have a satisfactory driving record.
TYPICAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Requires the ability to sit at desk for long periods of time and intermittently walk, stand, stoop, kneel, crouch and reach while performing office duties; lift and/or move objects weighing up to 25 pounds; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. Must be able to maintain effective audio-visual discrimination and perception needed for making observations, communicating with others, reading and writing, and operating office equipment. Must be able to use a telephone to communicate verbally and a keyboard to communicate through written means, to review information and enter/retrieve data, to see and read characters on a computer screen. Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or workstation.

Social Worker III/IV

Position Information
Salary Ranges:
Social Worker III: $27.44 - $33.36 per hour
Social Worker IV: $30.61 - $37.22 per hour
Under general direction, the Social Worker III carries a difficult caseload involving the determination of need for basic social services functions for applicants or clients; performs social studies and assignments involving individualized treatment and specialized application of casework methods and skills; provides comprehensive casework services of a tangible nature;and performs other related work as assigned.
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. They may also be assigned to a specialized function requiring a high degree of perception such as a special problem caseload or they are assigned to a specific geographic or functional area such as Court Investigations, Family Maintenance/Reunification, Emergency Response, Child/Adult Protection, or Foster Care. A Social Worker III may act as a lead worker to other social service workers. Incumbents are expected to work independently.
Social Worker III differs from Social Worker II in that the former receives the more difficult assignments requiring greater skill and depth of job knowledge in assessing problem situations and formulating plans for services. Incumbents normally work with a high degree of independence of action in administering services and in making use of agency or community resources. Social Worker III differs from Social Worker IV-A/B in that the latter is the most experienced worker and requires both advanced education and social work experience.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED AND RECEIVED
Incumbents in the Social Worker III classification receive general direction from a Social Worker Supervisor or other higher-level manager or deputy director, and may act as lead worker to lower classification working in the same program area.
Examples of Duties
Social Worker III
Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Carries a caseload of more difficult types of social services cases requiring a high degree of technical competence,such as situations where environmental forces affect family life
Receives and responds to reports of suspected abuse; obtains information from reporters; personally investigates and assesses situations to protect vulnerable adults and children and recommends alternate placement; may provide information to law enforcement or district attorneys; may be required to work on-call; may testify in court
Performs case studies evaluates individual and family case information to assess the safety of children and adults;determines appropriate types and methods of treatment
Develops and carries out social treatment plans for an assigned caseload; ensures all services are delivered in a respectful, culturally sensitive and appropriate manner and
Counsels or provides guidance and support to individuals and/or families with more complex or specialized needs including Adult Protective Services, crisis intervention, special medical or legal needs, and other social services
Refers clients to other staff members
Makes a diagnosis of client problems and follows through with the social treatment plans with a high degree of independence
Interprets policies, rules, and regulations to client, applicants, and others
May act as a lead worker to a small group of social service workers or service employees
Assists applicants and recipients in utilizing available resources for individual needs
Makes home visits in connection with casework assignments
Develops and prepares court report, case plans, case narratives and safety plans in automated computer systems
Enters and retrieves data and narratives from automated computer systems
Prepares and maintains case
Participates in in-service training and other staff development activities to increase knowledge of the social work processes and achieve technical competence
Receives casework consultation from professionally trained staff members
May be required to testify in court
Works with community organizations and makes referrals to outside resources
Provides self-help information, education, and services; works with clients and caregivers to develop and improve care giving and independent living skills
Obtains and evaluates police, medical, and psychological reports
Maintains client confidentiality; performs all duties in conformance with the National Association of Social Workers(NASW) Code of Ethics
Performs related duties as assigned
Social Worker IV
Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Performs case studies for the purpose of assessing problems and determining appropriate types and methods of treatment.
Develops intensive long or short-term treatment plans, which require a comprehensive fund of professional knowledge with the aim of improving or restoring individual or family functioning.
Ensures all services are delivered in a respectful, culturally sensitive and appropriate manner and
Acts as a casework consultant to staff members without professional training.
Functions at a highly skilled level in such areas as counseling, protective services, medical social work, family services, community organization and research.
May perform the following specific types of counseling: marital, family inter-relationship, protective services for children or adults incapable of self-care.
Investigates and provides services to children where their physical or emotional welfare is involved such as cases of neglect, abuse, emotional or behavioral problems, physical or mental disabilities, or other health conditions involving a child's personality; unmarried parenthood; conflict in parent-child relationships; lack of proper guardianship of a child; problems in school or community relationships; inadequate child care arrangements by working parents or the absence of one parent from the home and its effects on the stability of the child's home.
Receives reports of children, dependent adults and elderly abuse; investigates allegations by conducting interviews with victims and others; assesses situations to protect vulnerable adults and children and recommends, implements and monitors alternate placement, may remove children from unsafe situations; may provide information to law enforcement or district attorneys; may be required to work on-call; may testify in court; supports witnesses and victims who must testify in court.
Assesses prospective foster and adoptive parents; matches children with adoptive/foster parents, and counsels foster and adoptive families.
Refers clients to other staff members
Coordinates and directly monitors family visitations to assess progress toward the case plan goals.
Interprets and explains rules, regulations and policies to clients and applicants.
Maintains casework records and handles relevant correspondence.
Develops and prepares court report, case plans, case narratives and safety plans in automated computer systems.
Operates a personal computer and other office equipment; enters and retrieves data and narratives from automated computer systems.
Prepares and maintains case records and databases; communicates decisions, timelines, recommendations, and case plans to clients, families, and service providers.
Communicates effectively with clients and others in writing, in person, and over the telephone.
Analyzes data, interprets directions, procedures and regulations, and develops appropriate responses.
Performs job duties under stressful conditions and emergency situations.
Responds appropriately to situations.
Maintains confidential information in accordance with legal standards and/or County regulations; performs all duties in conformance with the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) Code of Ethics.
Performs related duties as assigned.
EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS
Knowledge of:
Principles and practices of organization, workload management and time management
Principles and practices of note taking, report writing, and English composition, grammar, punctuation, and spelling
Phone etiquette and interview techniques
Socio-economic conditions and trends
Basic principles of individual and group behavior
Current issues in the field of social welfare
Principles of analysis and problem-solving methodology
Basic public welfare programs on the Federal, State, and local level
General principles of public assistance policies and programs
Principles and techniques of interviewing and recording of social casework
Laws, rules, and regulations governing the operation of the public welfare agency and the role and responsibilities of a social worker
Community organization and the social problems calling for the use of public and private community resources
Current problems and methodology in the field of public social services
Medical, legal, economic, and social management needs of individuals and families with special medical needs such as HIV disease, drug dependency, the medically fragile child, Alzheimer's, and the terminally ill
Strategies and protocols surrounding crisis intervention techniques such as voice modulation and assessing the potential for suicide
Psychopathology, the different types of mental illness diagnoses, how mental illness affects human behavior and mental health services and treatments utilized by clients
Signs, stages and dynamics of abuse, and the effects of abuse on child/adult development and behavior
Signs and symptoms of alcohol and drug use/abuse in adults and children and the effects on families
Standards for maintaining clients safely in home; options for placement; effects of removing clients from unsafe situations
Social Worker III
Ability to:
Communicate effectively with others in writing, in person and over the telephone
Analyze data, interpret directions, procedures and regulations, and develop appropriate responses
Perform job duties under stressful conditions
Respond appropriately to situations
Maintain confidential information in accordance with legal standards and/or county regulations
Understand and apply the agency program, policy and procedures
Obtain facts and recognize the relevance and significance
Organize and maintain work detail
Establish and maintain effective working relationship with agency staff, clients, and outside organizations
Analyze situation and adopt effective courses of action
Apply the principles of psychology and family relationships to engage individuals and families in social services
Recognize signs of abuse for children, elderly and dependent adults; assess risk factors and potential dangers to clients
Apply existing laws, rules, and regulations to welfare department operations
Interpret and explain to applicants, recipients, or others public social service programs, policies, rules and regulations
Develop skill in interviewing case, recording, and interpretation
Work within a community setting and effectively use appropriate resources and services
Maintain confidentiality in accordance with legal standards and/or county regulations
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
Operate a personal computer and other office equipment and related software
Act appropriately in emergency and stressful situations
Interact professionally and respectfully with clients including difficult, hostile, or distressed clients
Respect cultural differences
Work with difficult or complex cases/clients including clients with dual diagnoses, potentially dangerous clients or legally complex cases
Analyze data from multiple sources, interpret and apply complex directions, rules, policies, procedures and regulations, and develop appropriate responses
Social Worker IV
Ability to:
Apply the principles of child psychology and family relationships.
Evaluate personal psychological factors in the child and/or family's situation.
Recognize signs of abuse for children, the elderly and dependent adults; assess risk factors and potential dangers to clients.
Act effectively in stressful situations.
Demonstrate skill in the more difficult casework areas.
Accept and use consultative supervision.
Analyze situations and adopt effective courses of action.
Apply existing laws, rules and regulations to welfare department operations and interpret and explain to the applicant, recipient, or others public social services programs, policies, rules and regulations.
Develop skill in interviewing, case recording and interpretation.
Interact professionally and respectfully with clients including difficult, hostile, or distressed clients.
Respect cultural differences.
Work constructively within a community setting and effectively use appropriate resources and services.
Understand and learn the agency programs, policy and procedures.
Obtain and recognize relevant and significant facts.
Organize and maintain work detail.
Relate and work well with agency staff, clients, and others.
Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Establish and maintain client rapport on an individual basis.
Maintain confidentiality in accordance with legal standards and/or county regulations.
Use computers and related software.
Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with agency staff, clients, and outside organizations.
Minimum Qualifications
Social Worker III
Pattern 1:
One (1) year of full-time experience performing journey level social work case management in the Social Worker II classification in an Inter agency Merit System (IMS) county.
OR
Pattern 2:
Two (2) years of full-time social work case management experience in a public or private agency;
AND
Thirty (30)semester units or forty-five (45) quarter units from an accredited college or university, including fifteen (15) semester units or
twenty-two and a half (22.5) quarter units in social welfare, social/human services, sociology, or other social or behavioral science. *
OR
Pattern 3:
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. **
*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.
**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, modification of case plans as needed/required; and authority to impose sanctions or implement actions that impact services.
Social Worker IV A
Pattern 1:
A master's degree in Social Work from an accredited college or university.
OR
Pattern 2:
A master's degree from an accredited two (2) year counseling program. ***
OR
Pattern 3:
One (1) year of full-time experience performing advanced journey (equivalent to a MSS SW III) level social work case management as a Social Worker in a public or private agency
AND
master's degree in social or behavioral science,psychology, anthropology, sociology and counseling education.
Social Worker IV B
(This level is for candidates with a master's degree and experience. Experience during an internship does not count at this level).
Pattern 1:
A master's degree in Social Work from an accredited college or university
AND
one (1) year of full-time experience performing social work case management as a Social Worker in a public or private agency.
OR
Pattern 2:
A master's degree from an accredited college or university two (2) year counseling program***
AND
one (1) year of full-time experience performing social work case management as a Social Worker in a public or private agency.
OR
Pattern 3:
Two (2) years of full-time experience performing advanced journey (equivalent to a MSS SW III) level social work case management as a Social Worker in a public or private agency
AND
master's degree in social or behavioral science,psychology, anthropology, sociology and counseling education
.
***Qualifying counseling degrees from a two (2) year counseling program includes: Marriage and Family Therapy, Clinical Counseling, Mental Health Counseling, Addiction Counseling, Gerontology, Counseling Psychology.
Supplemental Information
A valid driver’s license may be required at the time of appointment and employees may also be required to drive their own car, provide proof of car insurance, and a DMV clearance. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to a disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
Position may require pre-employment drug testing, physical examination and fingerprinting for a background investigation.
Government agencies accessing US government information, which include federal tax information, must ensure that background investigation requirements for all agency employees and contractors that have access to federal tax information are consistent to the IRS background investigation requirements for access to federal tax information.
Background checks are required and must be repeated every 5 years. Background requirements consist of three components: fingerprinting, citizenship verification and local law enforcement checks.
EXAMINATION INFORMATION
TRAINING & EXPERIENCE EXAMINATION – WEIGHTED 100%
The Training & Experience Examination is designed to elicit a range of specific information regarding each candidate’s knowledge, skill, abilities, and potential to effectively perform the duties relative to the classification. Responses to the questionnaire will be assessed based on pre- determined rating criteria. All applicants must complete the entire examination to receive a score. In order to obtain a position on the eligible list, candidates must receive a minimum rating of 70% on the examination.
Examination administration and processing time is approximately
two
weeks after the closing date of the job bulletin.
ELIGIBLE LIST INFORMATION
A departmental
open
eligible list will be established for the county of Alpine
. The list will be utilized for 12 months after it is established unless the needs of the service and conditions of the list warrant a change in this period.
RETEST PERIOD
Once you have taken the examination, you may not retest for SIX (6) MONTHS from the established eligibility date.
SPECIAL TESTING ARRANGEMENTS
Special testing arrangements may be made to accommodate applicants for disability, military, or religious reasons. If you require such arrangements, please contact
CalHR
at mssprogram@calhr.ca.gov or 916-323-2360 upon notification that your application has been approved. Documentation from medical, military, school or church officials outlining the accommodation request must be received by our office a minimum of five business days prior to a scheduled examination.
APPLICATION DOCUMENTS
If you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications, you must attach your transcripts to your application.Applicants with foreign transcripts must provide a transcript evaluation that indicates the number of units to which the foreign course work is equivalent. Transcripts and evaluations may be unofficial; official transcripts may be required upon appointment. Please redact birth dates and social security numbers.
GENERAL INFORMATION
MSS reserves the right to revise the examination plan to better meet the needs of the recruitment if the circumstances under which this examination was planned change. Such revision will be in accordance with civil service laws and rules and all competitors will be notified.
If you meet the requirements stated on this bulletin, you may take this examination. Your performance in this examination will be rated against predetermined rating criteria. All competitors who pass will be added to the eligible list. Meeting the
Agency
CalHR
Department
Alpine County Health and Human Services
Address
CalHR, Attn: Merit System Services
1515 S Street, North Building, Suite 500
Sacramento, California, 95811
Phone
916-323-2360
Website
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mss
Social Worker III/IV Supplemental Questionnaire
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QUESTION 1
The Minimum Qualifications for
Social Worker III
list several patterns under which an applicant may qualify to continue in the examination process. Place a check next to the pattern under which you believe you might qualify (you may check more than one):
One (1) year of full-time experience performing journey level social work case management in the Social Worker II
classification in an Inter agency Merit System (IMS) county.
entry requirements does not assure success in the examination or placement on the eligible list.
General Qualifications:
Applicants must possess essential personal qualifications including integrity, initiative, dependability,good judgement, the ability to work cooperatively with others, and a state of health consistent with the ability to perform the assigned duties of the class. A medical examination may be required. As part of the hiring process, a background investigation may be required.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
The Merit System Services program is committed to equal employment opportunity for all, regardless of age, ancestry, color,disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation,race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.
ABOUT ALPINE COUNTY
Alpine County has the smallest population of all counties in California (about 1200 people in 1996) and is located along the crest of the Central Sierra Nevada Mountain Range. It is south of Lake Tahoe and north of Yosemite. It borders the State of Nevada to the east; neighboring California counties are El Dorado, Calaveras, Amador, Tuolumne, and Mono. Most of the County’s population is concentrated around the few mountain communities of Woodfords, Bear Valley, Kirkwood, and the county seat of Markleeville.
This job bulletin will not be available online after the
application deadline. Please print a copy for your
records.
Two (2) years of full-time social work case management experience in a public or private agency; AND Thirty (30)
semester units or forty-five (45) quarter units from an accredited college or university, including fifteen (15) semester units
or twenty-two and a half (22.5) quarter units in social welfare, social/human services, sociology, or other social or
behavioral science.** **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.
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
casework 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 contacts;
collaboration with other agencies and linking clients to resources and programs; development of a case plan, modification
of case plans as needed/required; and authority to impose sanctions or implement actions that impact services.
None of the above.
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QUESTION 2
The Minimum Qualifications for
Social Worker IV A
list several patterns under which an applicant may qualify to continue in the examination process. Place a check next to the pattern under which you believe you might qualify (you may check more than one):
A Master's degree in Social Work from an accredited college or university
A Master's degree from an accredited two (2) year counseling program*; *Qualifying counseling degrees from a two
(2) year counseling program includes: Marriage and Family Therapy, Clinical Counseling, Mental Health Counseling,
Addiction Counseling, Gerontology, Counseling Psychology.
One (1) year of full-time experience performing advanced journey (equivalent to an MSS SW III) level social work case
management as a Social Worker in a public or private agency AND a Master's degree in social or behavioral science,
psychology, anthropology, sociology, and counseling education.
None of the above.
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QUESTION 3
The Minimum Qualifications for
Social Worker IV B
list several patterns under which an applicant may qualify to continue in the examination process. Place a check next to the pattern under which you believe you might qualify (you may check more than one):
A master's degree in Social Work from an accredited college or university AND one (1) year of full-time experience
performing social work case management as a Social Worker in a public or private agency.
A master's degree from an accredited college or university two (2) year counseling program* AND one (1) year of full time
experience performing social work case management as a Social Worker in a public or private agency. *Qualifying
counseling degrees from a two (2) year counseling program includes: Marriage and Family Therapy, Clinical Counseling,
Mental Health Counseling, Addiction Counseling, Gerontology, Counseling Psychology.
Two (2) years of full-time experience performing advanced journey (equivalent to a MSS SW III) level social work case
management as a Social Worker in a public or private agency AND master's degree in social or behavioral science,
psychology, anthropology, sociology and counseling education.
None of the above.
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QUESTION 4
Please read:
One or more of the patterns of the Minimum Qualifications require successful completion of specific units,credits, coursework OR a degree.
If you have completed
any
college or university courses,
you must attach your college transcripts to this application.
Have you attached copies of your transcript(s) to this application?
Yes
No
*
Required Question

Social Worker IV

Position Information

Under general direction, the Social Worker IV A/8 performs casework of an advanced nature dealing with complex individual and family problems; undertakes intensive treatment plans and counseling requiring professional knowledge and training; performs other related work as assigned.

Social Worker IV A/8 requires a Master's degree and social work case management experience in a public or private social services agency. This is the highest non-supervisory level in the series. Incumbents perform casework requiring the application of high level and sophisticated social services expertise and techniques, generally in areas such as adult and child protective services.

The MQ patterns of the SW IV-8 mirror the patterns for the SW IV-A. The distinguishing difference is that the SW IV-8 requires one additional year of experience from what is required for the SW IV-A.

Social Worker IV differs from the next higher class of Social Worker Supervisor I in that the latter is the first supervisory level. Social Worker IV differs from Social Worker Ill in that the latter does not require both a Master's degree and qualifying experience.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED AND RECEIVED

Social Worker IV A/8 receives supervision from a Social Worker Supervisor or other higher-level supervisor or manager pursuant to California Department of Social Services (CDSS) Manual of Policy and Procedures (MPP) Division 31 regulations (31.070). A Social Worker IV A/8 may provide lead direction to lower level Social Workers or service employees.

Examples of Duties

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Performs case studies for the purpose of assessing problems and determining appropriate types and methods of treatment.
• Develops intensive long or short-term treatment plans, which require a comprehensive fund of professional knowledge with the aim of improving or restoring individual or family functioning.
• Ensures all services are delivered in a respectful, culturally sensitive and appropriate manner and
• Acts as a casework consultant to staff members without professional training.
• Functions at a highly skilled level in such areas as counseling, protective services, medical social work, family services, community organization and research.
• May perform the following specific types of counseling: marital, family inter-relationship, protective services for children or adults incapable of self-care.
• Investigates and provides services to children where their physical or emotional welfare is involved such as cases of neglect, abuse, emotional or behavioral problems, physical or mental disabilities, or other health conditions involving a child's personality; unmarried parenthood; conflict in parent-child relationships; lack of proper guardianship of a child; problems in school or community relationships; inadequate child care arrangements by working parents or the absence of one parent from the home and its effects on the stability of the child's home.
• Receives reports of children, dependent adults and elderly abuse; investigates allegations by conducting interviews with victims and others; assesses situations to protect vulnerable adults and children and recommends, implements and monitors alternate placement, may remove children from unsafe situations; may provide information to law enforcement or district attorneys; may be required to work on-call; may testify in court; supports witnesses and victims who must testify in court.
• Assesses prospective foster and adoptive parents; matches children with adoptive/foster parents, and counsels foster and adoptive families.
• Refers clients to other staff members
• Coordinates and directly monitors family visitations to assess progress toward the case plan goals.
• Interprets and explains rules, regulations and policies to clients and applicants.
• Maintains casework records and handles relevant correspondence.
• Develops and prepares court report, case plans, case narratives and safety plans in automated computer systems.
• Operates a personal computer and other office equipment; enters and retrieves data and narratives from automated computer systems.
• Prepares and maintains case records and databases; communicates decisions, timelines, recommendations, and case plans to clients, families, and service providers.
• Communicates effectively with clients and others in writing, in person, and over the telephone.
• Analyzes data, interprets directions, procedures and regulations, and develops appropriate responses.
• Performs job duties under stressful conditions and emergency situations.
• Responds appropriately to situations.
• Maintains confidential information in accordance with legal standards and/or County regulations; performs all duties in conformance with the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) Code of Ethics.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS

Knowledge of:

• Principles and practices of organization, workload management, and time management.
• Principles and practices of note taking, report writing, English composition, grammar, punctuation, and spelling.
• Phone etiquette and interview techniques.
• Principles and practices of counseling, bio-psychosocial assessments and therapy
• Physical and mental health principles and the impact on the personality.
• Local socio-economic conditions, trends, and current problems and methodology in the field of public social services.
• Basic principles and techniques of interviewing and recording the social casework.
• Laws, rules, and regulations governing the operation of the public welfare agency and the role and responsibilities of a social worker.
• Community organizations and social problems calling for the use of public and private community resources.
• Basic principles involved in the nature, growth and development of personality, and in-group processes.
• Basic principles of individual and group behavior.
• Current issues in the field of social welfare.
• Principles of analysis and problem-solving methodology.
• Basic public welfare programs on the Federal, State, and local level.
• General principles of public assistance policies and programs.
• Medical, legal, economic, and social management needs of individuals and families with special medical needs such as HIV disease, drug dependency, the medically fragile child, Alzheimer's, and the terminally ill.
• Strategies and protocols surrounding crisis intervention techniques such as voice modulation and assessing the potential for suicide.
• Psychopathology, the different types of mental illness diagnoses, how mental illness affects human behavior and mental health services and treatments utilized by clients.
• Signs, stages and dynamics of abuse, and the effects of abuse on child/adult development and behavior.
• Signs and symptoms of alcohol and drug use/abuse in adults and children and the effects on families.
• Standards for maintaining clients safely in home; options for placement; effects of removing clients from unsafe situations.

Ability to:

• Apply the principles of child psychology and family relationships.
• Evaluate personal psychological factors in the child and/or family's situation.
• Recognize signs of abuse for children, the elderly and dependent adults; assess risk factors and potential dangers to clients.
• Act effectively in stressful situations.
• Demonstrate skill in the more difficult casework areas.
• Accept and use consultative supervision.
• Analyze situations and adopt effective courses of action.
• Apply existing laws, rules and regulations to welfare department operations and interpret and explain to the applicant, recipient, or others public social services programs, policies, rules and regulations.
• Develop skill in interviewing, case recording and interpretation.
• Interact professionally and respectfully with clients including difficult, hostile, or distressed clients.
• Respect cultural differences.
• Work constructively within a community setting and effectively use appropriate resources and services.
• Understand and learn the agency programs, policy and procedures.
• Obtain and recognize relevant and significant facts.
• Organize and maintain work detail.
• Relate and work well with agency staff, clients, and others.
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain client rapport on an individual basis.
• Maintain confidentiality in accordance with legal standards and/or county regulations.
• Use computers and related software.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with agency staff, clients, and outside organizations.

Minimum Qualifications

Candidates who are within six months of satisfying the education requirement for this classification will be admitted to the examination, but they must complete the education requirement and provide evidence of graduation prior to appointment.

Social Worker IV A

Pattern 1: A master's degree in Social Work from an accredited college or university;

Pattern 2: A master's degree from an accredited two (2) year counseling program*;

*Qualifying counseling degrees from a two (2) year counseling program includes: Marriage and Family Therapy, Clinical Counseling, Mental Health Counseling, Addiction Counseling, Gerontology, Counseling Psychology.

OR

Pattern 3: One (1) year of full-time experience performing advanced journey (equivalent to a MSS SW Ill) level social work case management as a Social Worker in a public or private agency and master's degree in social or behavioral science, psychology, anthropology, sociology and counseling education.

Social Worker IV B (This level is for candidates with a master's degree and experience. Experience during an internship does not count at this level).

Pattern 1: A master's degree in Social Work from an accredited college or university and one (1) year of full-time experience performing social work case management as a Social Worker in a public or private agency;

OR

Pattern 2: A master's degree from an accredited college or university two (2) year counseling program* and one (1) year of full-time experience performing social work case management as a Social Worker in a public or private agency;

*Qualifying counseling degrees from a two (2) year counseling program includes: Marriage and Family Therapy, Clinical Counseling, Mental Health Counseling, Addiction Counseling, Gerontology, Counseling Psychology.

OR

Pattern 3: Two (2) years of full-time experience performing advanced journey (equivalent to a MSS SW Ill) level social work case management as a Social Worker in a public or private agency and master's degree in social or behavioral science, psychology, anthropology, sociology and counseling education.

Supplemental Information

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• A valid driver's license may be required at the time of appointment and employees may also be required to drive their own car, provide proof of car insurance, and a DMV clearance. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to a disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
• The position may require pre-employment drug testing, physical examination, and fingerprinting for a background investigation.
• Government agencies accessing US government information, which includes federal tax information must ensure that background investigation requirements for all agency employees and contractors that have access to federal tax information are consistent with the IRS background investigation requirements for access to federal tax information. A background check may be required if the position requires access to these types of records. Background requirements consist of three components which include, fingerprinting, citizenship verification, and local law enforcement checks. State agencies must conduct an investigation during the time of hire and ensure a reinvestigation is conducted 10 years from the date of the previous background investigation for each employee that has access to federal tax information.

EXAMINATION INFORMATION

TRAINING & EXPERIENCE EXAMINATION - WEIGHTED 100%

The Training & Experience Examination is designed to elicit a range of specific information regarding each candidate's knowledge, skill, abilities, and potential to effectively perform the duties relative to the classification. Responses to the questionnaire will be assessed based on pre-determined rating criteria. All applicants must complete the entire examination to receive a score. In order to obtain a position on the eligible list, candidates must receive a minimum rating of 70% on the examination.

Examination administration and processing time is approximately two weeks after the closing date of the job bulletin.

ELIGIBLE LIST INFORMATION

A departmental promotional eligible list will be established for the county of Alpine. The list will be utilized for 12 months after it is established unless the needs of the service and conditions of the list warrant a change in this period.

RETEST PERIOD

Once you have taken the examination, you may not retest for SIX (6) MONTHS from the established eligibility date.

SPECIAL TESTING ARRANGEMENTS

Special testing arrangements may be made to accommodate applicants for disability, military, or religious reasons. If you require such arrangements, please contact CalHR at mssprogram@calhr.ca.gov or 916-909-3251 upon notification that your application has been approved. Documentation from medical, military, school or church officials outlining the accommodation request must be received by our office a minimum of five business days prior to a scheduled examination.

APPLICATION DOCUMENTS

If you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications, you must attach your transcripts to your application. Applicants with foreign transcripts must provide a transcript evaluation that indicates the number of units to which the foreign course work is equivalent. Transcripts and evaluations may be unofficial; official transcripts may be required upon appointment. Please redact birthdates and social security numbers.

GENERAL INFORMATION

MSS reserves the right to revise the examination plan to better meet the needs of the recruitment if the circumstances under which this examination was planned change. Such revision will be in accordance with civil service laws and rules and all competitors will be notified.

If you meet the requirements stated on this bulletin, you may take this examination. Your performance in this examination will be rated against predetermined rating criteria. All competitors who pass will be added to the eligible list. Meeting the entry requirements does not assure success in the examination or placement on the eligible list.

General Qualifications: Applicants must possess essential personal qualifications including integrity, initiative, dependability, good judgement, the ability to work cooperatively with others, and a state of health consistent with the ability to perform the assigned duties of the class. A medical examination may be required. As part of the hiring process, a background investigation may be required.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

The Merit System Services program is committed to equal employment opportunity for all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender

identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

ABOUT ALPINE COUNTY

Alpine County has the smallest population of all counties in California (about 1200 people in 1996) and is located along the crest of the Central Sierra Nevada Mountain Range. It is south of Lake Tahoe and north of Yosemite. It borders the State of Nevada to the east; neighboring California counties are El Dorado, Calaveras, Amador, Tuolumne, and Mono. Most of the County's population is concentrated around the few mountain communities of Woodfords, Bear Valley, Kirkwood, and the county seat of Markleeville.

Agency.    Department

Alpine County Health and Human Services

Address

Attn: Merit System Services

1515 S Street, North Building, Suite 500 Sacramento, California, 95811

Website

https:/ /www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mss

Phone - 916-909-3251

Social Worker IV Supplemental Questionnaire

*QUESTION 1

By selecting "yes" below, I certify my understanding of the requirement to provide substantiating educational documents (i.e., transcripts, foreign degree evaluation) if I am using education to meet the minimum qualifications. I understand that failure to provide substantiating educational documents may result in disqualification of my application.

0 Yes

• No

* Required Question