Social Service Worker I (Odyssey Program)

Job Description:

Social Service Worker I (Odyssey Program)

Description

ABOUT US

At the County of Marin, our employees overwhelmingly report feeling their work is meaningful, they like the work they do, and they are proud to tell people “I work for the County of Marin.” Discover more about us, our values and our organizational culture here . Read on to find out more about this opportunity.

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES :
At Health & Human Services, we serve our community through the values of support, unity, trust and excellence with one common goal: to promote and protect the health, well-being, safety and self-sufficiency of all in Marin. Join our team of bright, committed, and energetic people who also want to make an impact through public service.

ABOUT THE POSITION

Please note: Candidates must be a certified AOD counselor before beginning employment and hold an active certification throughout employment .

There is currently one full-time position available (1 FTE - 80 hours biweekly) in the Division of Behavioral Health andRecovery Services with the full-service partnership Odyssey Program. Utilizing the Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) model, the Odyssey program provides intensive psychiatric case management services that are accessible 24/7 to adults 18 and older.

Under direction of Behavioral Health and Recovery Services Unit Supervisor, the Social Service Worker I (SSWI) will be the first point of contact for many seeking services. As such, it’s imperative that this role maintain a client-focused mentality and consistently build professional relationships through engagement and rapport. The work will include continuous follow-up with clients to support stability.

This position will connect clients to treatment resources in Behavioral Health and outside organizations. This is done by phone, in person, or in the field (this person must be comfortable working in all environments) through assessment, intake, assistance, linkages, discussing referral options, education, and technical assistance. This position will also facilitate recovery focused low barrier groups/harm reduction conversations on a regular basis. The care coordination responsibilities will include but is not limited to partnering with internal and external organizations to provide general outpatient and intensive substance use treatment service referrals for adults/older adults with severe mental health/substance use issues. Clients may include persons with disabilities who may be medically complex and those who are homeless experiencing challenges with long-term stable housing. This role will maintain a referral case load and will complete accurate documentation within tight service deadlines. The employee will also keep abreast of the resources and services in Marin.

This position requires beginning the workday in the office and then meeting clients one on one in the community and facilitating groups in the community as well. Based on programmatic needs there may be an opportunity for a rotating day off once a pay period.

AOD CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENT :
Candidates must be a certified AOD counselor before beginning employment and hold an active certification throughout employment from one of the following accredited organizations: California Association for Alcohol and Drug Educators (CAADE); California Association of DUI Treatment Programs (CADTP); California Consortium of Addition Programs and Professionals (CCAPP).

ABOUT YOU

Our Highly Qualified Candidate

The ideal candidate for the Social Service Worker I position has experience in generalist social work practices and customer service, excellent written and oral communication skills. The candidate will have experience working with the targeted populations of adults/older adults, disabled individuals with severe mental health issues, medically complex individuals, and individuals who are experiencing challenges with homelessness long-term stable housing. This position will meet clients in their living situations within the community. Experience interviewing, assessing, and educating clients must be demonstrated.

The candidate will exhibit the ability to maintain client related data in tracking systems, including timely documentation of direct service notes and complete entries into identified information management systems. The ideal candidate must demonstrate the ability to perform in high pressured situations both in the clinic and in the field, maintaining calm consistent demeanor. The candidate will have knowledge of programs and resources in Marin County for the client population and will be experienced in referring and coordinating services with both internal and external agencies to serve the needs of clients. The candidate will have good computer skills and have experience with documentation of client interactions either in an electronic heath record or other data entry system. Training in Medi-Cal documentation is highly desirable, but not required. The candidate will have the ability to function effectively in a team environment and be able to work collaboratively with internal and external partners. Experience with facilitating groups is highly desirable.

Knowledge of:

• Basic principles, practices and techniques of social work.
• Current trends in the field of social service.
• Principles and techniques of interviewing.
• Methods of social work record keeping, including computer applications related to the work.
• Community organizations and resources and the social problems calling for the use of public and private resources.
• Basic principles of public assistance policies and programs.
• Techniques of outreach in a targeted community or population.

Ability to:

• Analyze client situations and social services needs in assigned area(s) of responsibility.
• Develop, prepare and implement effective case work plans.
• Apply applicable laws, rules, and regulations to social service operations.
• Interpret social service programs for applicants, recipients and others.
• Use appropriate community resources and services effectively.
• Utilize supervision and direction effectively.
• Prepare clear, concise and accurate case records, reports, correspondence and other written materials.
• Maintain accurate records and files.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work.

Minimum Qualifications
Either equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university with coursework that has included 30 semester or 45 quarter units in social welfare, social/human services, sociology or other behavioral science and one year of professional-level social services work in a public or private social services agency; or successful completion of 30 semester or 45 quarter units in social welfare, social/human services, sociology or other behavioral science and two years of professional-level social services work in a public or private social services agency; or possession of a Master's degree in Social Services or a two year counseling program by time of appointment.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

All applicants will receive email notifications regarding their status in the recruitment process. Please be sure to check your spam settings to allow our emails to reach you. You may also log into your governmentjobs.com account to view these emails.

Testing and Eligible List: Depending on the number of qualified applications received, the examination may consist of a highly qualified review, application screening, online assessment, written examination, oral examination, performance examination, or any combination to determine which candidates' names will be placed on the eligible list. The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill the current vacancy, and any future vacancies for open, fixed-term, full-time or part-time positions which may occur while the list remains active.

Open & Continuous Recruitment: This recruitment is Open and Continuous. Applicants are encouraged to submit completed applications as soon as possible. The filing period for an Open and Continuous recruitment may be closed at any time.

LiveScan:
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Candidates selected are subject to fingerprinting by the Sheriff's Department and must pass a Department of Justice LiveScan background check prior to appointment.

Disaster Service Workers: All County of Marin employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: If you have questions regarding equal employment opportunities, please contact Roger Crawford, Equal Employment Opportunity Director, at 415-473-2095. If you have questions concerning this position announcement, please contact Cassie Folan at Cassie.Folan@marincounty.gov .

PLEASE NOTE: The benefits described herein do not apply to temporary (contingent) or to part-time employees that work less than 50%.

COUNTY OF MARIN BENEFITS: GENERAL
Below are some of the excellent benefits the County offers. More information about our benefits can be found on the Marin County's Benefits Homepage .

Paid Time Off : Competitive vacation accrual; 12 holidays per year; and generous sick leave accruals. Additional types of paid leaves are available for some bargaining units.

Health Plan : Choice of four health plans (two Kaiser HMOs, Western Health Advantage HMO, and an Anthem Blue Cross PPO) along with dental through Delta Dental PPO, and vision through Vision Service Plan (VSP). There is a County contribution toward the premiums (the contribution amount varies depending on coverage tier elected such as employee only, employee + 1, employee + family). Plus, the County offers excellent Life Insurance, Disability, Flexible Spending Plans, a Dependent Care Assistance Program, professional development and more.

Retirement : Defined benefit plan under the County Employees Retirement Act of 1937. More information can be found online at www.mcera.org.

IRS 457 Plan : Choice of pre-tax or post-tax (Roth) employee contribution up to the IRS annual maximum.

Retiree Medical : The County provides access to group health plan coverage to eligible retirees.

For specific questions regarding the employment process, please contact Human Resources at (415) 473-6104. For additional details about the benefits or retirement, please contact the Benefits Division at (415) 473-2197.

*IMPORTANT NOTE: Benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice.

Closing Date/Time: Continuous

Salary:

$84,697.60 - $102,211.20 Annually