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Clark County, NV SOCIAL WORKER I/II in Las Vegas, Nevada
SOCIAL WORKER I/II
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SOCIAL WORKER I/II
Salary
$28.11 - $47.03 Hourly
Location
Clark County - Las Vegas, NV
Job Type
PERMANENT
Job Number
27522X
Department
Social Services
Division
Homehlth Mas
Opening Date
08/06/2024
Closing Date
Continuous
Description
Benefits
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ABOUT THE POSITION
The Clark County Social Services Department is seeking qualified candidates to apply for the Social Worker I/II position. As a member of our team, you will conduct casework interviews with clients and their family members to obtain information for formulating program/service eligibility and case status. You will identify social, economic and physical needs of clients; assess client's support systems, available community resources and other factors to plan, develop, and implement an appropriate service plan. In this position, you will also refer clients to appropriate agencies and resources and advocate for or assist the client in obtaining such services. You will provide basic intervention and client and family counseling, as needed. This role requires preparation of complete and accurate case notes and other written correspondence, such as reports, statistics, and summaries.
This is an open and continuous recruitment; scheduling dates will vary depending on when the application was received and reviewed by Human Resources.
Social Worker I: $28.11 - $43.55 Hourly
Social Worker II: $30.32 - $47.03 Hourly
The Social Worker I is a training underfill position, upon successful completion of the training program the successful candidate will be non-competitively promoted to Social Worker II.
This examination will establish an Open Competitive Eligibility list to fill current and/or future vacancies that may occur within the next six (6) months at either level or may be extended as needed by Human Resources.
Human Resources reserves the right to call only the most qualified applicants to the selection process.
Some positions may be used to fill term Limited-Permanent positions. The selected candidates will be hired for a special project or duties of a limited duration and be required to sign a term of employment letter specifying condition and exact dates of employment. The successful selected candidates will be eligible for benefits during the duration of employment.
Some positions may be confidential positions and are excluded from membership in the union.
Some positions may be non-union positions and are excluded from membership in the union.
State of Nevada Social Worker license required. Applications submitted without a copy of candidate's valid State of Nevada Social Worker license are incomplete and will not be considered.
Required certifications/licenses may be submitted in the following ways.
Uploaded as a Word or PDF attachment to application at time of submission.
Uploaded as a Word or PDF attachment to an email and sent to Clark County HR Recruitment Analyst telauna.byamugisha @clarkcountynv.gov (gvillalta@clarkcountynv.gov)
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Education and Experience:
Social Worker I - Bachelor's Degree in Social Work or a field related to the work. An internship or fieldwork related to the profession is desirable or a field related to the work.
Social Worker II - In addition to the above, two (2) years of full-time professional level casework experience in a social service agency. Possession of an advanced degree in social work may be substituted for one of the years of experience outlined above.
Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the “Education” and “Work Experience” sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see attached resume" on your application.
Licensing and Certification: Must possess a valid Nevada Class C Driver's License at time of appointment. Must possess a valid license as a Social Worker in the State of Nevada at time of application.
Background Investigation: Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation. Periodically after employment background investigations may be conducted.
Citizenship: Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Please note, Clark County does not provide H1B visa sponsorships or transfers for any employment positions.
Pre-Employment Drug Testing: Employment is contingent upon the results of a pre-employment drug examination.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
Conducts casework interviews with clients, family members, service providers, employers and others to obtain information for formulating program/service eligibility and case status.
Identifies social, economic and physical needs of clients; assesses client's support systems, available community resources and other factors to plan, develop, and implement an appropriate service plan.
Utilizes agency guidelines, state, and federal regulations to determine/confirm eligibility for programs and services.
Refers clients to appropriate community medical, emotional, economic and social support organizations; advocates for or assists the client in obtaining such services.
Provides basic intervention and client and family counseling as required.
Prepares complete and accurate case notes; writes correspondence, reports and other written materials; may prepare statistical reports and summaries.
Explains agency and program rules, regulations and procedures; assists clients in completing required forms and in gathering necessary documentation.
Confers with other departmental professional and supervisors regarding cases and scheduling to coordinate activities; participates in in-service training.
Contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the unit's service to its customers by offering suggestions and directing or participating as an active member of a work team.
Uses standard office equipment, including a computer, in the course of work.
Drives a personal or County motor vehicle to attend meetings and make site visits.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Mobility to work in a typical office setting, use standard office equipment, and to drive a motor vehicle in order to attend meetings or visit client homes; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the telephone. Accommodation may be made for some of these physical demands for otherwise qualified individuals who require and request such accommodation.
Come Make a Difference and Join the Clark County Family where we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
Flexible Schedules including 4/10 options
More Money in Your Pocket
100% Employer Paid Defined Benefit Retirement
No Social Security Deduction
No State Income Taxes
Two Employer Sponsored Health Plans Offered - Choice of PPO or EPO (hybrid of HMO)
Medical (https://www.clarkcountynv.gov/government/departments/risk_management/employee_and_retiree_health_benefits.php#outer-2778) - Employer pays 90% of premium
Pharmacy Benefits (30, 90-day retail or mail order fills)
24/7 Telephone Advice Nurse - no employee cost
Teledoc, Doctoroo, and Dispatch Health
Retiree insurance – eligible after 5 years of service
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance – Employer Paid
AD&D – Employer Paid
Long Term Disability – Employer Paid
Generous Leave Accruals that include:
13 Paid Holidays including a Floating Birthday Holiday
Paid Vacation Leave
Paid Sick Leave
Holiday Leave
Other leave options
Catastrophic Leave
Parental Leave – Up to 90 days
Wide Variety of Voluntary Benefits that include
Guardian – Accident, Cancer, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, and Short-Term Disability Insurance.
Trustmark – Permanent Life Insurance benefits and long-term care.
Sunlife Financial – Basic and Voluntary Life Insurance, AD&D, and long-term disability insurance
TASC – Flexible Spending Account – FSA & Dependent Day Care Debit Card Available
Morgan Stanley – Deferred Compensation Plan
Employee Assistance Program
Onsite Fitness Center – $12/month
*Benefits vary and are subject to change depending on assignment, hiring organization and bargaining unit.
01
In order to be considered for this position, you must include a valid State of Nevada Social Work license in addition to the application. Applications submitted without a valid State of Nevada Social Worker license will be considered incomplete. A valid State of Nevada Social Worker license may be attached to the online application or emailed to telauna.byamugisha@clarkcountynv.gov. All application materials must be received by the closing date/time on the posting announcement.
I understand I must include a valid State of Nevada Social Worker license in addition to the completed application in order to be considered for this position. I further understand this must be submitted by the closing date listed on the posting announcement.
02
The following questions 2-8 will be used to determine if candidates meet the minimum qualifications and must be completed in its entirety. Which describes your highest level of education?
Some High School
High School Diploma or GED
Trade School or Technical Degree
Some College (1-29 semester credits)
Some College (30-59 semester credits)
Some College (60-89 semester credits)
Some College (90-120+ semester credits)
Associates Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Master's Degree or higher
None of the above
03
Please indicate the major of your degree that best qualifies you for this position.
Social Work
Other
Not Applicable
04
If you indicated "Other" in question 3, please list what major your degree was in. If this does not apply, type N/A.
05
Indicate your full-time professional experience providing casework in a social service agency.
No Experience
Less than 2 years
2 to 3 years
3 to 4 years
4 to 5 years
More than 5 years
06
Please list the employer(s) on your application where your experience was obtained in question 5. The template provided below must be completed in its entirety or the application will be considered incomplete and not eligible to move forward in the process. Type N/A only if you have no related experience (see template below).
Employer Name:
Job Title:
Hours Worked Per Week:
Dates of Employment:
07
Do you currently possess a valid Social Work License in the State of Nevada.
Yes
No
08
Please provide the licensure number and state licensed, if you answered yes to question 7.
09
Do you currently hold a valid driver's license?
Yes, I currently hold a valid Nevada driver's license.
Yes, I currently hold a valid driver's license from another state.
No, I do not currently hold a valid driver's license.
10
The following skills assessment is a self-assessment used to evaluate an applicant's training and experience.
I understand that:
A) Part-time experience must be prorated and credited as half of full-time experience (i.e., if you performed the task for two years in a part-time position, 20 hours per week, you can only credit yourself with one year of experience in that area)
B) The education, knowledge, and experience levels indicated by my skills assessment responses must be supported and clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of my application;
C) Any falsification or misrepresentation of the information listed on the employment application or skills assessment may result in removal from the eligibility list or rescinding a job offer;
D) Responses to assessment questions that are not supported and clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections on the application may result in question scores being adjusted to receive zero points;
E) Assessment scores may be used to consider applicants for the selection process;
F) I further understand that since exam scores will be automatically generated based on the applicant's response to each item in the assessment, score appeals will not be allowed for this recruitment.
I have read and understand the above information regarding the completion of the following skills assessment questions. I further understand that this recruitment includes a skills assessment and that the answers I provide must be consistent with the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections detailed on my application and that scoring appeals will not be allowed for this recruitment.
11
Indicate your full-time professional experience working with diverse populations such as minorities, persons with disabilities, elderly, children, homeless and chronic welfare recipients.
No Experience
Less than 2 years
2 to 3 years
3 to 4 years
4 to 5 years
More than 5 years
12
Indicate your full-time professional experience conducting interviews with clients, family members, service providers, employers, and others to determine the social, economic, and physical needs of a client.
No Experience
Less than 2 years
2 to 3 years
3 to 4 years
4 to 5 years
More than 5 years
13
Indicate your full-time professional experience working and collaborating with internal and/or external key stakeholders.
No Experience
Less than 2 years
2 to 3 years
3 to 4 years
4 to 5 years
More than 5 years
14
Are you capable of completing visits with clients in their home environments?
Yes
No
15
Indicate your full-time professional experience interviewing high risk, mentally ill clients, in-custody or in the community.
Less than 2 years
2 to 3 years
3 to 4 years
4 to 5 years
More than 5 years
16
Please list the employer(s) on your application where your experience was obtained in question(s) 11-15. The template provided below must be completed in its entirety or the application will be considered incomplete and not eligible to move forward in the process. Type N/A only if you have no related experience (see template below).
Employer Name:
Job Title:
Hours Worked Per Week:
Dates of Employment:
17
Indicate your full-time professional experience assisting and explaining agency/program rules, regulations and procedures to assist clients in completing required forms and gathering necessary documentation.
No Experience
Less than 2 years
2 to 3 years
3 to 4 years
4 to 5 years
More than 5 years
18
Indicate your full-time professional experience documenting case notes and writing reports on your caseload.
No Experience
Less than 2 years
2 to 3 years
3 to 4 years
4 to 5 years
More than 5 years
19
Please list the employer(s) on your application where your experience was obtained in question(s) 17-18. The template provided below must be completed in its entirety or the application will be considered incomplete and not eligible to move forward in the process. Type N/A only if you have no related experience (see template below).
Employer Name:
Job Title:
Hours Worked Per Week:
Dates of Employment:
20
Indicate your full-time professional experience facilitating private or special needs adoptions.
No Experience
Less than 2 years
2 to 3 years
3 to 4 years
4 to 5 years
More than 5 years
21
Indicate your full-time professional experience preparing a parent who is contemplating relinquishing their parental rights for the purpose of adoption.
No Experience
Less than 2 years
2 to 3 years
3 to 4 years
4 to 5 years
More than 5 years
22
Indicate your full-time professional experience interviewing clients to determine the suitability of adoptive applicants.
No Experience
Less than 2 years
2 to 3 years
3 to 4 years
4 to 5 years
More than 5 years
23
Please list the employer(s) on your application where your experience was obtained in question(s) 20-22. The template provided below must be completed in its entirety or the application will be considered incomplete and not eligible to move forward in the process. Type N/A only if you have no related experience (see template below).
Employer Name:
Job Title:
Hours Worked Per Week:
Dates of Employment:
24
Please indicate below the statement that best describes your Spanish bi-lingual ability.
I am not bilingual in Spanish
I have a good comprehension of Spanish
I speak Spanish fluently
I read and write Spanish at a proficient level
25
Please indicate which of the following public sector departments you have experience working in. Select all that apply.
Child Support
District Attorney
Family Services
Health and Human Services
Juvenile Justice
Public Defender
Public Guardian
Social Services
State Welfare Agency
None of the Above
26
Some positions may be used to fill term Limited-Permanent positions. This means that the selected candidates will be hired for a special project and/or duties of a limited duration and will be required to sign a term of employment letter specifying condition(s) and exact dates of employment. The successful candidates will be eligible for benefits during the duration of employment.
I am willing to be considered for a Limited-Permanent position as described above.
I would not like to be considered for a Limited-Permanent position.
Required Question
Agency
Clark County
Address
500 S. Grand Central Pkwy, 3rd Floor PO Box 551791 Las Vegas, Nevada, 89155-1791
Phone
(702)455-4565
Website
http://www.clarkcountynv.gov
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