Under close supervision, learns the laws, policies and administrative procedures related to County social work programs; learns and applies the principles and techniques of problem solving; learns and applies social work techniques to a variety of social service functions; learns to make social studies to determine needs, identify problems and treatment plans for a variety of socio-economic needs.
Bilingual candidates and those with a cultural competency in serving persons with diverse backgrounds, including Latino, African and Asian Ancestry are encouraged to apply. If you speak a second language fluently (speak, read and write), please specify that on your application. If selected for a language skilled position, the ability to speak, read and write fluently in the chosen language will be tested.
Training and certifications may be required for specific departments.
The established eligible list will be used to fill current and future vacant positions.
Note: Candidates who meet the employment standards will be invited to take an online written examination tentatively scheduled for the week of May 13, 2024. The examination instructions will be sent via the email address attached to your application.
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 one (1) year of experience working with children, youth and/or adult populations.
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Completion of sixty (60) college semester units from an accredited college and two (2) years of experience comparable to a Community Worker, Eligibility Worker II, Program Services Aide, Employment Counselor II or Children's Counselor, equivalent to the classifications within Santa Clara County.
Possession of a valid California Driver's license, prior to appointment and the ability to qualify for and maintain a County Driver's permit.
Knowledge of:
Ability to:
Benefit and Retirement information may vary from bargaining unit to bargaining unit. Due to changes in State Law, current pension provisions described in the union contracts are not automatically applied. Specific pension benefits for new hires who start on or after January 1, 2013 may be different than indicated in the union contracts.
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