San Mateo County Health

Description

The County of San Mateo Human Services Agency is seeking qualified candidates for the Re-entry Social Worker I/II/III. The current vacancy is 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.

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

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, or extra-help/limited term position 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 form. The 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 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: Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. PST

Screening Date: Monday, June 30, 2025

Combined Panel Interviews: Tuesday, July, 8, 2025

About the County

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, as an employer, is committed to advancing equity 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.

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HR Contact: Arlene Cahill (Social Worker I/II/III - G096/G097/G098)

We invite you to explore our Benefits-at-a-Glance (Download PDF reader) page for a snapshot of the comprehensive and competitive benefits available to eligible employees of the County of San Mateo. From health and wellness to financial security, our benefits are designed to support you at every stage of your career. (Please note that benefits are subject to change.)

In addition to core benefits, the County is proud to offer a variety of wellness and professional development programs to help you grow both personally and professionally. Most of these enriching opportunities are available during work hours and come at no cost to you.

As a County employee, you’ll also be covered by the federal Social Security system, earning valuable retirement benefits based on your salary and years of service.

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