SENIOR SOCIAL WORKER
Children and Family Services Specialty
In addition to performance-based merit increases, this position is scheduled to receive salary range increases on the following dates:
Effective June 28, 2024 – 4.25% increase
Effective June 27, 2025 – 4.00% increase
Salary may be negotiable within the range listed above, based on position requirements and successful candidate's qualifications, subject to appropriate authorization.
This recruitment is open to the public for a minimum of five (5) business days and will remain open on a continuous basis until 11:59 p.m. (PST) when the needs of the County are met. Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. The Eligible List established from this recruitment will be used to fill current and future Senior Social Worker vacancies until the next recruitment.
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Do you have what it takes to be a Senior Social Worker?
The Children and Family Services is hiring candidates who are passionate, empathetic, resilient, and dedicated to partner with families ensuring children live in a safe, nurturing and permanent homes.*************************************************************************************************************************************************************
ABOUT THE POSITION
The County of Orange,Social Services Agency (SSA) Senior Social Workers (SSW) are responsible for the identification, assessment and treatment of a variety of complex social issues associated with such areas as child abuse, domestic abuse violence, substance abuse, dependency, adoptions, guardianship, protective services and individual and/or family social functioning. Senior Social Workers analyze, evaluate and treat individuals and families facing a variety of social and economic challenges.
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The current vacancies are within the following Programs within Children and Family Services (CFS) Division programs:
• CFS Child Abuse & Adult Protection Hotline-The SSW in this program answers calls from the community regarding allegations of abuse/neglect to children and dependent adults. Assigned SSW's assess calls to determine if the report meets the requirement for investigation according to the law.
• CFS Court Programs - The SSW in this program represents Children and Family Services in Juvenile Court and makes recommendations to the Court regarding child reunification and the need for further court involvement and oversight. This position may require travel to other counties or states, depending on the youth's placement location.
• CFS Emergency Response -The SSW in this program responds to and investigates reports of suspected child abuse/neglect from the community to determine if abuse or neglect has occurred and to ensure the safety and well-being of children. Emergency Response programs may require On-Call shifts for after-hours coverage.
In addition, depending on the needs of the department, some positions will be assigned to work in other program areas, such as; Family Preservation, Orangewood Children and Family Center (OCFC), hotline staff, and placement and assessment.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
The essential functions of the position vary according to the program assignment, which includes but are not limited to:
• Write comprehensive reports, such as: investigation, Detention, Jurisdictional/Dispositional and Status Review reports
• Investigate allegations of child abuse and neglect allegations
• Assess the harm and risk of a child for neglect and abuse
• Work closely with children with ages from infant to 18 years' old and foster youth who opt to remain in care after their 18th birthday
• Attend and testify in criminal, probate, family law or juvenile court hearings
• Case management activities
• Work with stakeholders such as law enforcement, Health Care Agency, Probation, attorneys, community partners, medical professionals, therapists, educators, etc.
• Conduct state mandated monthly contacts and court ordered family visitations
In addition, depending on the work assignment, candidates hired as SSW may or will:
• Lift a child or transport a child to a designated location
• Respond to cases within Orange County as well as outside Orange County
• Sit for periods up to one hour or longer while driving to home visits or attending court hearings
• Climb flights of stairs during home visits
• Be exposed to unsanitary environments
• Work with clients who have communicable diseases, substance abuse, domestic issues, criminal history, and mental/behavioral issues
• Be exposed to profanity, disturbing photos, foul language, safety and health hazard, and verbal abuse from clients
• Work outdoors in all types of climatic conditions including inclement, very hot and/or cold weather
• Drive personal vehicl
Location: Santa Ana, CA
Posted: Sept. 18, 2024, 9:45 a.m.
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