Human Services Social Worker Master's Degree Special Skills Classes

Job Summary

Under direction and with independent professional responsibility, Human Services Social Workers with a Master’s Degree provide direct public social services to clients. The role addresses complex individual and family problems and serves as a casework consultant to staff.

• Goals and objectives of public social services
• Public and private community resources
• Cultural and socio‑economic awareness of low‑income populations
• Applicable laws, rules and regulations governing public welfare
• National Association of Social Workers Code of Ethics
• Interviewing techniques
• Office procedures, computer and software applications (word processing, spreadsheets, databases)
• Basic arithmetic and mathematical concepts
• Social casework principles, group work and community organization
• Social problems requiring community resources
• Criminal justice and victim‑witness program procedures
• Crisis intervention techniques
• Research and analysis methods for social services programs
• Individual and group behavior dynamics
• Medical, psychological and socioeconomic conditions affecting services
• English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation

• Communicate effectively with diverse cultural and economic backgrounds
• Work effectively with varied life styles and attitudes
• Exercise tact in interpersonal situations
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams
• Interview across diverse circumstances
• Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with clients, staff and agencies
• Interpret public social service programs for clients
• Maintain composure under stress and analyze situations accurately
• Write clear, concise reports and communications
• Organize schedules and budgets, and keep accurate records
• Demonstrate skill in applying community resources and social work methods to complex cases
• Provide casework consultation and leadership in social casework methodologies

• A Master’s Degree in Social Work from an accredited institution
• OR a Master’s Degree that meets the educational requirements for a Marriage and Family Therapist or Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor license issued by the California Department of Consumer Affairs Board of Behavioral Science Examiners
• OR current enrollment in the final semester of an accredited Master’s program in social work or a related field that meets the above licensing criteria

Criminal History/Background: Candidate must not have a felony or misdemeanor that impairs job performance unless mitigating circumstances exist. Background checks include fingerprinting and may involve reference, credit, and license verification.

Driver’s License: A valid California Driver License, Class C or higher may be required. Disability exemptions are considered on a case‑by‑case basis.

Child and Elder Abuse Reporting: Person selected must sign a statement complying with California Penal and Welfare codes regarding child and elder abuse reporting.

• Sit for up to one hour while driving to home visits
• Climb flights of stairs to reach residence
• Lift infants and toddlers up to 40 pounds
• Carry automobile child safety seats
• Have sufficient vision to assess client and home environment

• Exposure to hostile, emotionally disturbed or mentally ill persons and confrontational interpersonal situations
• Work in high‑crime areas of the community
• Work during non‑routine hours, standby and/or callback
• Work in substandard living areas with exposure to communicable diseases
• Work outdoors in all climatic conditions, including very hot or cold weather

The probationary period for this classification is twelve (12) months.

Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. All applications must be submitted online by 5:00 PM on the posted cut‑off date.

We are a proud equal opportunity employer. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability for any phase of the hiring process, please contact our Disability Compliance Office at dco or 916‑874‑7642, CA Relay 711.

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