Social Worker I at County of Nevada, CA

About the Department

Do you have a desire to better the lives of local seniors and people living with disabilities in Nevada County? Join the Adult Services Social Worker team in the Nevada County Department of Social Services! Our team of knowledgeable and experienced Social Workers handle advanced and intensive case management services for Adult Services clients. These Social Workers require an in-depth understanding of daily living activities, cognitive impairments, family dynamics, mental health issues and substance abuse, and domestic violence. 

We are currently recruiting for one (1) Social Worker to join our Adult Services team within the Adult Protective Services program. This position requires initiative to take detailed notes during the training process, ability to comprehend State regulations, determination, strong organizational skills, thorough case management skills, extensive case documentation, and a passion to see some of our most vulnerable community members receive the services they need to remain healthy in their home. These positions both require the ability and willingness to make in-home visits with clients to assess health, safety, and social assessments. Strong candidates excel in a work environment that is fast paced, team oriented, and are able to adapt to unforeseen circumstances. NOTE: Due to required field visits, teleworking is not an option with this position. 

We are seeking candidates at one of the following levels:

• Social Worker I (SW I): Entry/trainee-level staff members holding an Associate's or Bachelor's degree in a related field. In addition, individuals in this classification have one year case work experience comparable to Nevada County's Human Services Specialist I classification. 
• Social Worker II (SWII): Journey-level staff members meeting the requirements for SW I. In addition, SW II have at least one year experience as a SW I or Employment & Training Worker I. 
• Social Worker III (SW III): Advanced journey-level in the Social Worker series. Candidates hold a Bachelor's or Master's degree with one year of social work case management experience at the SW II level.

Our full-time staff members enjoy an extensive benefit package including but not limited to a generous leave program, 11 standard holidays and 3 floating holidays, CalPERS retirement, medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care expenses, and a deferred compensation plan including 401(a), 457(b), and Roth options. Nevada County also offers a tuition reimbursement program, and is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program through the Department of Education. And because we care about work-life balance, we also offer flexible schedules and telework options to our staff depending on program needs! 

Why Nevada County? 

Because here, your contribution, your worth, your ideas, all have a place! We thrive on transparent and ongoing communication through employee newsletters, social media and hosted sites. We strive to be the best version of ourselves through continuous improvement. We learn and grow as a team. Great discoveries happen when people from a diverse set of backgrounds come together. Best of all, you make a difference in the lives of our community every day. Bring your whole self to our place. 

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation. contact us to request accommodation.

Other Qualifications

Associate of Arts or Science degree from an accredited college or university in social or behavioral sciences, sociology, public health, psychology, gerontology or a related degree, AND, one year of experience performing case work in social services or social/behavioral sciences which is comparable to Nevada County's classification of Human Services Specialist I.

OR

Bachelor of Arts or Science degree from an accredited college or university in social or behavioral sciences, sociology, social work, public health, psychology, gerontology or a related degree.