Education: Completion of two (2) years of college level study in the behavioral or social sciences or a closely related field OR directly related program specific experience may be substituted on a ratio of one (1) year specific experience equivalent to one (1) year of education

Experience: One (1) year of experience equivalent to a Social Services Worker I in the County of Tulare OR one (1) year of directly related program specific experience may be substituted on a ratio of (1) one year of experience equivalent to a Social Services Worker I in the County of Tulare.

Knowledge of: Basic social service principles and practices; counseling methods and techniques; interviewing methods and techniques; basic math including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division; caseload management methods and techniques; community resources available to assist clients; terminology and vocabulary relevant to social work and social service programs; components of treatment plans and their development and implementation.

Skill/Ability to: Work and communicate effectively with people of various education and socioeconomic backgrounds by respecting beliefs, interpersonal styles and behaviors of both clients and co-workers; operate contemporary office equipment inclusive of computer, keyboard, and all applicable electronic equipment; develop, implement and monitor treatment plans; identify the need for social services; interview and counsel clients to obtain information and assist with problem solving; research and define problems, collect information, organize and analyze material, draw valid conclusions and formulate recommendations; negotiate with clients, establish goals and objectives and come to an agreement on a plan of action for resolving their problems; manage a caseload; read, interpret and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures; write clear, concise and grammatically correct case narratives, reports, records and correspondence; follow verbal and written instructions and seek guidance when appropriate; retain and recall information; adjust to changes in workload, coordinate work with others and work under stress of meeting deadlines; organize work in a step-by-step order; establish rapport and maintain effective working relationships with others; use patience, tact and courtesy in dealing with people under various circumstances and under emotional stress; keep systematic and accurate records; maintain confidentiality of all information and materials; work under stressful situations.

License or Certificate: Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid California driver's license.

DESIRABLE EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS

Knowledge of: Applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules and regulations; dynamics of child abuse and neglect.; problems faced by the aged; problems faced by the long term unemployed.

Skill/Ability to: Speak, read and write Spanish, Hmong or other client language; plan, organize and make effective presentations..

Bargaining Unit 4

The information listed is a general summary of benefits. These provisions do not constitute an expressed or implied contract and are subject to change.

Benefit Amount: An annual benefit amount is provided and may be applied towards health insurance premiums (medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability). This benefit is pro-rated and paid on a pay period basis (24 pay periods).

Health Insurance: A choice of PPO and HMO medical plans which include PPO and HMO dental plans and include dental and vision coverage. Dependent coverage is available. Providers include Anthem Blue Cross, Kaiser Permanente, Delta Dental, and Vision Services Plan (VSP).

Retirement: The retirement plan is a defined benefit plan administered pursuant to the 1937 Act County Employees Retirement Act and integrated with Social Security. In addition to ordinary retirement benefits, the plan provides disability and death benefits. Retirement contributions are made by both the County and the employee. The County has reciprocity with the State of California, contracting PERS agencies, and all County 1937 Act Retirement Systems.

Paid Holiday Leave: 12 set days and 1 personal holiday.

Vacation Accrual:
2 weeks per year (0-3 years of service)
3 weeks per year (3-7 years of service)
4 weeks per year (7-11 years of service)
5 weeks per year (11+ years of service)
Limit of 300 hours.


Sick Leave Accrual: 12 days per year with unlimited accumulation, 50 hours of which may be used toward family sick leave.

Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D: $10,000; Provided by Standard Insurance Company.

Disability Insurance: Employees are covered by State Disability Insurance. The premium is paid by the employee.

Deferred Compensation: A voluntary deferred compensation plan is available.


To view more detailed descriptions of Tulare County's benefits, please view the Benefits section of our Web site at https://tularecounty.ca.gov/hrd/index.cfm/benefits-wellness/health-plans-active-employees/

The Provisions Of This Bulletin Do Not Constitute An Expressed Or Implied Contract And Are Subject To Change.