Social Worker III - SMMC Ambulatory Care - Spanish Speaking Preferred (Open & Promotional)

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　　Social Worker III - SMMC Ambulatory Care - Spanish Speaking Preferred (Open & Promotional)

　　Salary

　　$92,892.80 - $116,084.80 Annually

　　Location

　　County of San Mateo, CA

　　Job Type

　　Regular

　　Job Number

　　G096BY

　　Department

　　San Mateo Medical Center

　　Opening Date

　　01/16/2024

　　Description

　　Benefits

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　　Description

　　Note: This recruitment schedule was amended on January 29, 2024 to extend the Final Filing Date. This recruitment has been changed to "Continuous."

　　San Mateo County Health is seeking a qualified Social Worker III. The Social Worker works alongside the clinic healthcare team, the Health System, and collaborative County Departments. The Social Worker will assist SMMC patients assigned to the Coastside Clinic and Mental Health Primary Care Clinics serving children and youth, families, and older adults to address the social/medical barriers that impact their health. Clinics also serve a patient population that consists of individuals with: developmental disabilities; moderate to severe medical conditions; have mental health diagnoses'; are high utilizers of services; those who need support at home; and may require out-of-home placement. The Social Worker will provide intensive case management, and linkages to supportive services, and will collaborate with County and community partners to ensure a patient receives patient-centered care and timely services.

　　The Social Worker will make as-needed home visits to determine medical needs and provide case management duties. The Social Worker will travel throughout the County as needed, to conduct home visits, attend meetings, and perform other duties of the position. The Social Worker will conduct intake and ongoing case management activities, coupled with warm-hand offs in the clinic. Some of those activities include:

　　Complete necessary documents, and paperwork, and work within different information technology systems, like eClinicalWorks (eCW), Epic Systems, Avatar, and Q software.

　　Conduct as needed monthly follow up with patients.

　　Provide education, outreach, and community resource information to patients, family members and caregivers.

　　Participate in quality improvement efforts.

　　Engage in interdisciplinary team meetings or other activities to support San Mateo County's pilots.

　　The ideal candidate will possess the following:

　　Master’s degree in Social Work, Gerontology, Psychology, Public Health, Marriage and Family Therapy, or related field is strongly preferred.

　　Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) or Registered as an Associate Clinical Social Worker (ASW) or Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT) with the Board of Behavioral Services (BBS) to gain required experience towards licensure preferred.

　　Two years+ of experience working with children and youth, families, aging adults, or related scope of work preferred.

　　Fluency in Spanish preferred.

　　Ability to independently develop and implement sound case plans.

　　Experience balancing client-centered case coordination and the accompanying administrative documentation.

　　Superior organizational skills to manage an active high-volume caseload and related documents.

　　Proficient computer skills to use several independent database systems.

　　Excellent oral communication and writing/documentation skills.

　　Ability to coordinate and facilitate case conference meetings with various community partners.

　　We are a team-oriented department. Looking for someone who is: collaborative; reliable; fair; has a positive attitude; and is committed to serving the diverse needs of the SMMC patient population.

　　The current Full-Time, Regular vacancy will be located at two (2) locations, the Coastside Clinic, Half Moon Bay and the San Mateo Medical Center, San Mateo.

　　NOTE: The eligible list generated from this recruitment may be used to fill future extra-help, term, unclassified, and regular classified vacancies.

　　Examples Of Duties

　　Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

　　Provide intensive, highly skilled casework services with patients or clients and their relatives.

　　Interview clients or patients and evaluate problems presented.

　　Prepare and implement comprehensive treatment or care plans.

　　Consult and cooperate with other divisions of the department and with community agencies and groups in carrying out treatment plans.

　　Prepare social histories with emphasis upon psycho-social factors affecting patients or clients.

　　Assist in development of community resources when necessary to carry out treatment plans.

　　Provide therapeutic and/or protective services to patients, clients, and community groups in individual or group situations.

　　Interpret programs and consult with individuals and various community groups to provide a better understanding of social aspects of environmental, emotional and physical problems and appropriate methods of alleviating them.

　　Assist in the development of training for other staff.

　　Interpret the rules, regulations and policies of the department to clients and applicants.

　　May serve as lead supervisor.

　　Prepare and maintain casework records, reports, and relevant correspondence.

　　Perform related duties as assigned.

　　Qualifications

　　Knowledge of:

　　Theories of human behavior and their practical applications.

　　Psycho-social, medical, and economic interrelationships that result in individual and social abnormalities.

　　Philosophy and function of social work systems.

　　Appropriate utilization of a variety of social resources.

　　Laws, rules and regulations governing the operation of social work agencies, specifically those relating to the specific areas of assignment.

　　Skill/Ability to:

　　Formulating, developing and implementing treatment plans.

　　Working effectively with persons differing in value systems, ethnicity, cultural backgrounds and psychopathologies.

　　Working with a variety of social resources to plan and coordinate services to individual clients.

　　Acting as a consultant and trainer to other social service staff.

　　Preparing clear and concise reports.

　　Licensure/Certification:

　　California class C driver license or equivalent.Education: Satisfactory completion of 36 semester units of Social Welfare and/or appropriate behavioral science courses.

　　Experience: Three years experience performing duties comparable to those of a Social Worker II or higher in San Mateo County.

　　Substitution: Possession of a Master's Degree in Social Work from an accredited school of Social Work and two years experience performing duties comparable to those of a Social Worker II or higher in San Mateo County.

　　Application/Examination

　　Open and Promotional. Anyone may apply. Current County of San Mateo and County of San Mateo Superior Court of California employees with at least six months (1040 hours) of continuous service in a classified regular, probationary, Confidential and Management extra-help/limited term, and SEIU or AFSCME represented extra help/limited term positions prior to the final filing date will receive five points added to their final passing score on this examination.

　　The examination process will consist of an application screening (pass/fail) based on the candidates' application and responses to the supplemental questions. Candidates who pass the application screening will be invited to a panel interview (weight: 100%). Depending on the number of applicants, an application appraisal of education and experience may be used in place of other examinations or further evaluation of work experience may be conducted to group applicants by level of qualification. All applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. All examinations will be given in San Mateo County, California and applicants must participate at their own expense.

　　IMPORTANT: Applications for this position will only be accepted online. If you are currently on the County's website, you may click the "Apply" button. If you are not on the County's website, please go to https://jobs.smcgov.org/ to apply. A supplemental application form must be submitted in addition to our regular employment application form. Resume or CV will not be accepted as a substitute for the required employment application and supplemental questionnaire. Online applications must be received by the Human Resources Department before midnight on the final filing date.

　　This is a continuous recruitment which may close at any time. The final filing date will be posted 5 days in advance in the County of San Mateo Human Resources Department.

　　Apply immediately. This recruitment is open on a continuous basis and selections may be made at any time within the process.

　　Apply Online at: https://jobs.smcgov.org

　　The County of San Mateo may require that all employees provide proof of COVID-19 vaccine. Employees hired into specified health care facilities and other high-risk settings where there is potential for frequent COVID-19 exposure to staff, and highly vulnerable patients are required to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination. For more specific information, please refer to the County's COVID-19 Vaccine and Testing Policy (https://hr.smcgov.org/documents/covid-19-vaccine-status-verification-and-testing-policy) .

　　San Mateo County is centrally located between San Francisco, San Jose, and the East Bay. With over 750,000 residents, San Mateo is one of the largest and most diverse counties in California and serves a multitude of culturally, ethnically and linguistically diverse communities. The County of San Mateo is committed to advancing equity in order to ensure that all employees are welcomed in a safe and inclusive environment. The County seeks to hire, support, and retain employees who reflect our diverse community. We encourage applicants with diverse backgrounds and lived experiences to apply. Eighty percent of employees surveyed stated that they would recommend the County as a great place to work.

　　The County of San Mateo is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering diversity, equity and inclusion at all levels.

　　Analyst: Debbie Kong (01162024) - (Social Worker III - G096)

　　Please visit www.smcgov.org/media/100151/download?inline= for a complete listing of all benefits for this classification.

　　Benefits are offered to eligible employees of the County of San Mateo. All benefits are subject to change.

　　As an additional benefit, the County offers extensive training and development programs designed to improve skills and enhance career opportunities. Most programs are offered on County time at no cost to you.

　　County employees are also covered by the federal Social Security system and earn benefits for retirement based on salary and time worked.

　　01

　　IMPORTANT: Applicants for this position are required to submit responses to the following supplemental questions. Your responses will give us additional information about your background and experience related to this position and will be used in the selection process. Be concise and specific. Neatness, clarity of expression, grammar, spelling and ability to follow instructions will be considered in the evaluation process. A resume will not be accepted as a substitute for your responses.

　　Proceed to supplemental questions.

　　02

　　This position requires possession of a valid California class C driver license or equivalent. Provide the following: 1) driver license number and 2) expiration date.

　　03

　　Social Worker III requires satisfactory completion of 36 semester units of social welfare and/or appropriate behavioral science courses. List the following for the education that qualifies you for the position: 1) the course ID for classes completed; 2) course title; and 3) the units received for each. Be prepared to provide transcripts at the interview. NOTE: APPLICATIONS THAT DON'T CLEARLY INDICATE THE REQUIRED EDUCATION WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

　　04

　　Social Worker III requires three years of case management experience comparable to a Social Worker II or higher in San Mateo County OR an MSW degree AND two years of experience performing duties comparable to Social Worker II or higher in San Mateo County. List the following for the experience that qualifies you for the position: 1) your exact title; 2) job duties; 3) length of experience in months; and 4) employer. Detailed information should be found in the "Work History" section of your application. NOTE: APPLICATIONS THAT DON'T CLEARLY INDICATE THE REQUIRED EXPERIENCE WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

　　05

　　With which of the following populations, case-types, or settings do you have direct work experience? (Select all that apply.)

　　Geriatrics

　　Pediatrics

　　Parolees

　　Substance Abuse

　　Mental Health

　　Developmental Delay

　　Primary Care

　　Hospice

　　Palliative Care

　　Chronic Disease

　　None of the above

　　06

　　Describe your case management experience with the population(s) you selected in the previous question. Include the resources you utilized to help you manage the case(s) and your experience working as a member of an interdisciplinary team to develop comprehensive care plans. Be specific.

　　07

　　Describe your experience in working with patients/families in a healthcare facility. Include your title, the facility name, your duties, the length of time you were in your position, your caseload size, and the type of setting (inpatient or outpatient). Be specific. Be specific.

　　08

　　Describe a situation when you dealt with a client/patient under the influence (drug/alcohol) or having active symptoms of a psychiatric diagnosis. What did you do and what was the result? Be specific.

　　09

　　Fluency (speak, read, write) in Spanish is preferred but NOT required for this position. Are you fluent in Spanish? (A "No" answer to this question will NOT disqualify you from this recruitment.)

　　Yes

　　No

　　Required Question

　　Agency

　　County of San Mateo

　　Address

　　County of San Mateo Human Resources Department 455 County Center Redwood City, California, 94063-1663

　　Phone

　　(650) 363-4343

　　Website

　　https://jobs.smcgov.org

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