Requirements
Possession of a Master's degree in Social Work preferred or possession of a Master's degree in Behavioral Science, Counseling, Education Counseling, Gerontology, Marriage and Family Therapy, Nursing, Psychology, Social Psychology, Vocational Rehabilitation, or equivalent titles to the above degree from an accredited college
AND
Two (2) years of social work experience
OR
Possession of a Bachelor's degree in Social Work preferred or possession of a Bachelor's degree in Behavioral Science, Counseling, Education Counseling, Gerontology, Nursing,Psychology, Social Psychology, Vocational Rehabilitation or equivalent titles to the above
degree from an accredited college
AND
Four (4) years of social work experience.
Graduate training in an approved school of social work or the related fields above may be substituted for experience, on a year-for year-basis. The practicum experience obtained in the above related fields qualifies as experience.
Master's degree in Social Work may be required by statute for certain positions.
Possession of a valid California driver's license prior to appointment, the ability to qualify and maintain a County Driver's permit.
Knowledge of:
- Principles, objectives and techniques of social work;
- DVarious personality and behavior theories;
- Various personality and behavior theories;
- Family systems;
- Individual and group behavior, human growth, development and family relationships;
- Bio-psycho-socio-economic factors affecting individuals and families;
- Community organization and resources;
- Rules and regulations relating to public social service agencies;
- Effect of one's own personal attitudes and biases on the casework process;
- Interviewing, investigative and intervention techniques;
- Effective methods for handling emotional, irate or distressed people;
- Computer app
- lications such as word processing, spreadsheet and/or database.
Ability to:
- Establish and maintain a productive casework relationship with clients;
- Work cooperatively with co-workers, other agencies and the public;
- Receive consultation;
- Interpret complex laws and regulations to clients and the public;
- Prepare and present written and oral reports;
- Manage a caseload in a timely and effective manner;
- Utilize social work techniques and community resources;
- Interview effectively
- Establish and maintain casework relationships with clients;
- Assess and apply intervention techniques to adults, children, adolescents and / or families;
- Work in an environment that requires knowledge of and respond for family's cultural values.
