Social Services Worker Assistant - Spanish Bilingual

Full Time
Visalia, CA 93291
Posted
Job description

Multiple vacancies with the Health and Human Services Agency in Visalia. This recruitment will establish an employment list to fill current and future vacancies. The anticipated life of the list is six months.

Spanish bilingual designated positions, are entitled to an additional $.50 (cents) per hour. A Spanish proficiency exam will be required. Applicants must be fluent in the ability to read, write and speak in the Spanish language as well as in English.

Typical Duties

May include, but are not necessarily limited to the following: Interview clients at home, over the telephone, or in the office to assess health, mental health and/or social service needs; may assist professional staff with the less complex aspects of case management; make referrals to community resources and assist clients in accessing services; prepare case narratives; maintain manual and electronic case records; develop public information and education materials for use by clients; provide parent/caretaker education by teaching and demonstrating appropriate child-rearing skills; arrange and present community service provider orientation for assigned program; provide instruction in household management, inclusive of budgeting, nutrition, food preparation and housecleaning; work closely with various community organizations and agencies; serve as an advocate for client/patient access to departmental and community resources; read, complete forms and explain information to clients or care providers regarding social services programs and other resources available to maintain client safety; may respond to a large volume of calls on a daily basis in a call center environment; maintain consistent client contacts in a home setting by performing home visits; transport clients to various appointments or activities; supervise and mentor clients during approved visitations or activities; attend instructional training programs to keep apprised of applicable rules, regulations or laws; complete trainings and attain certifications for effective application of evidence-based assessment tools related to duty assignment; research requests, problems and complaints and initiate appropriate action to resolve service issues; establish and maintain effective interpersonal relationships at all organizational levels, with the public and community partners; perform related duties as assigned. (Essential duties may vary from position to position within this classification. Reasonable accommodation will be made when requested and determined by the County to be appropriate under applicable law.)

Employment Standards

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS
Education/Experience : Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade.
Knowledge of : Office procedures and practices to include computer usage; interviewing and information gathering methods and techniques; basic math and record keeping methods and techniques.
Skill/Ability to: Work and communicate effectively with people of various educational and socioeconomic backgrounds by respecting beliefs, interpersonal styles, attitudes and behaviors of both clients and co-workers; learn and integrate parenting assessment into supervised visitation services for families; prepare or complete various forms, reports, records, correspondence and other documents; conduct an interview in order to gather information and tactfully handle sensitive and difficult situation; learn to evaluate assessment results in order to identify areas of notable improvement and development of objective recommendations; work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team; communicate concisely and effectively both orally and in writing; organize and maintain work assignments including detailed information on individual cases; write clear, and concise reports, case narratives, and other correspondence; input and retrieve data from computerized tracking systems; maintain confidentiality of all information and materials.
DESIRABLE EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS
Education: Graduation from an accredited college with an Associate's Degree.

Experience: One year of full-time, volunteer or personal experience involving extensive public contact in a health, mental health or social service setting performing duties such as in-depth interviewing, or determining eligibility for publicly or privately financed health benefits, housing, financial assistance, counseling or social services.

Skill/Ability: To speak, read and write fluently in a designated second language as well as in addition to English.

Additional Information

Conditions of Employment
Candidates selected will be required to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening. Additionally, a background investigation may also be conducted. An Employment Eligibility Verification using E-Verify may be required on the first day of employment for some positions. Some job classes may also require a physical exam.

College Cost Reduction Access Act
This may be a qualifying position for student loan forgiveness through the College Cost Reduction and Access Act (CCRAA). Only student loan payments made after October 1, 2007 and in a qualified repayment plan are eligible. For more information you are encouraged to speak with your student loan servicer or visit: https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER


Bargaining Unit 4

The information listed is a general summary of benefits. These provisions do not constitute an expressed or implied contract and are subject to change.

Benefit Amount: An annual benefit amount is provided and may be applied towards health insurance premiums (medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability). This benefit is pro-rated and paid on a pay period basis (24 pay periods).

Health Insurance: A choice of PPO and HMO medical plans which include PPO and HMO dental plans and include dental and vision coverage. Dependent coverage is available. Providers include Anthem Blue Cross, Kaiser Permanente, Delta Dental, and Vision Services Plan (VSP).

Retirement: The retirement plan is a defined benefit plan administered pursuant to the 1937 Act County Employees Retirement Act and integrated with Social Security. In addition to ordinary retirement benefits, the plan provides disability and death benefits. Retirement contributions are made by both the County and the employee. The County has reciprocity with the State of California, contracting PERS agencies, and all County 1937 Act Retirement Systems.

Paid Holiday Leave: 12 set days and 1 personal holiday.

Vacation Accrual:
2 weeks per year (0-3 years of service)
3 weeks per year (3-7 years of service)
4 weeks per year (7-11 years of service)
5 weeks per year (11+ years of service)
Limit of 300 hours.


Sick Leave Accrual: 12 days per year with unlimited accumulation, 50 hours of which may be used toward family sick leave.

Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D: $10,000; Provided by Standard Insurance Company.

Disability Insurance: Employees are covered by State Disability Insurance. The premium is paid by the employee.

Deferred Compensation: A voluntary deferred compensation plan is available.


To view more detailed descriptions of Tulare County's benefits, please view the Benefits section of our Web site at https://tularecounty.ca.gov/hrd/index.cfm/benefits-wellness/health-plans-active-employees/

The Provisions Of This Bulletin Do Not Constitute An Expressed Or Implied Contract And Are Subject To Change.

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