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San Mateo County, CA Children's Services Social Worker III (Open and Promotional) in United States
Children's Services Social Worker III (Open and Promotional)
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Children's Services Social Worker III (Open and Promotional)
Salary
$101,878.40 - $127,420.80 Annually
Location
County of San Mateo, CA
Job Type
Full-Time
Job Number
G092O
Department
Human Services Agency
Opening Date
06/06/2024
Closing Date
7/8/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
Description
Benefits
Questions
Description
Note: The job announcement was amended on June 27, 2024 to extend the recruitment and will close on July 8, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. Please refer to the revised recruitment schedule on the bottom of the job announcement.
Note: The job announcement was amended on June 12, 2024 to change the interview dates to Wednesday, July 17, 2024 and/or Thursday, July 18, 2024.
The County of San Mateo Human Services Agency (HSA) is seeking qualified applicants for the Children's Services Social Worker III (https://bit.ly/4caFzZA) position in the Children and Family Services (CFS) Branch. View our brochure (https://bit.ly/4caFzZA) for details about this exceptional career opportunity!
First-time external new hires or current staff promoted internally or from other County departments into a regular Children's Services Social Worker III role within the Children and Family Services (CFS) branch of the Human Services Agency (HSA), may be eligible to receive a sign-on bonus of up to $15,000 (subject to discontinuation at any time). The sign-on bonus will be in 3 phases and will be prorated for part-time positions. Restrictions Apply. Please see the link for details: https://jobs.smcgov.org/hiring-incentives
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
A supplemental application form must be submitted in addition to our regular employment application form. Based solely on the information provided in the application materials, an application screening committee will select those applicants whose education, training and experience most closely matches the needs of the department. Those selected will be invited to a panel interview (weight: 100%) which may include the evaluation of a written or performance exercise given immediately preceding the interview. Selected applicants will be notified of the date, time and place of the tests.
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 https://jobs.smcgov.org/ 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: Monday, July 8, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. PST
Screening: Tuesday, July 9, 2024
Combined Panel Interviews: Tuesday, July 23, 2024 and/or Wednesday, July 24, 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.
Analyst: Arlene Cahill (Children's Services Social Worker III-G092)
Please visit www.smcgov.org/media/100151/download?inline= 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 give us additional information about your background and experience related to this position and will be used in the selection process. 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, detailed, and 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 have read and understand these instructions.
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Are you a Title IV-E recipient?
Yes
No
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This position requires possession of a valid California class C driver license or equivalent. Please provide 1) driver license number and 2) expiration date.
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Please read carefully the minimum requirements for each level below and select the option for which you qualify.
Education: Completion of a Master's degree in Social Work from an accredited college or university that includes an internship.
Substitution: A Master's degree from an accredited college or university in a Counseling program emphasizing Marriage, Family and Child Counseling or Marriage and Family Therapy that included an internship or supervised field work, AND completion of one (1) year of qualifying case management/work experience that included responsibility for a long term caseload; development of safety/service/treatment plans; monitoring progress through home calls, field calls and other personal contact; modification of case plans as needed/required; and authority to impose/recommend consequences impacting benefits or services (i.e. case closures, terminate benefits and or program participation) when case plans are unsuccessful.
And
Experience: II Level: One year of experience performing duties comparable to those of a Level I Children's Services Social Worker.
III Level: Two years of experience performing duties comparable to those of a II Level Children's Services Social Worker.
I meet the minimum requirement(s) of a Children's Services Social Worker III.
I do not meet the minimum requirement(s) of a Children's Services Social Worker II or III. (Your response will disqualify you from this recruitment. Instead, please consider applying to a Family Care Worker or Shelter Care Counselor position for other child welfare opportunities. To review these and other County classifications, and to subscribe to Job Interest Notifications, see the Human Resources website.)
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The goals of child welfare include safety, permanency and wellbeing for families and children. This position requires working with people in crisis which can include children who have experienced abuse, families or individuals with mental health challenges, substance abuse issues, and/or economic instabilities. Given this information, why do you want to be a Children's Services Social Worker for San Mateo County?
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How will you ensure that all children and families, regardless of their background, feel respected and valued in your interactions as a child welfare professional?
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Explain what Trauma Informed Practice means and why it is important in child welfare practice.
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Which San Mateo County regions are you willing to work? Check all that apply. Please note these are preferences as assignments are determined by agency need.
Belmont
Redwood City
East Palo Alto
Daly City
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Which of the following shifts are you willing to work? Check all that apply. Please note these are preferences but actual assignments are determined by agency need.
Regular (at least 8am-5pm)
Swing (at least 2pm-midnight)
Grave (at least 11pm-8am)
Weekend (Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday)
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Bilingual language skills are sometimes required depending on the needs of the community being served. Though this current recruitment does not require bilingual skills, the hiring list generated by this recruitment could be used to fill future vacancies. Please indicate your fluency in any language(s) in addition to English.
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If you were referred to this position by a current County of San Mateo employee, please indicate the name of the employee in the space provided. Type NA if you were not referred.
Required Question
Agency
County of San Mateo
Address
County of San Mateo Human Resources Department 455 County Center Redwood City, California, 94063-1663
Phone
(650) 363-4343
Website
https://jobs.smcgov.org
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