SOCIAL WORK SPECIALIST Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/clarkcounty/jobs/newprint/4650549) Apply SOCIAL WORK SPECIALIST Salary$32.74 - $50.81 HourlyLocation Clark County - Las Vegas, NVJob TypePERMANENTJob Number28252DepartmentSocial ServicesOpening Date09/24/2024Closing Date10/8/2024 5:01 PM PacificMax Number of Applicants250
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ABOUT THE POSITIONThe Clark County Department of Social Services is currently recruiting for the position of Social Work Specialist. In this role, you will coordinate referrals and provide guidance and support to staff in addressing the unique challenges faced by program participants who have diagnosed medical conditions, mental health disorders, substance use disorders, or co-occurring disorders. Your responsibilities will include conducting assessments to determine eligibility for prospective clients referred to the program and ensuring participants maintain stable housing.The ideal candidate will possess a clinical license with extensive experience working with individuals experiencing homelessness or who have previously experienced homelessness, particularly those with a history of mental illness or substance use disorders. Strong interpersonal and communication skills are essential, as you will collaborate closely with program staff, community partners, and clients from diverse backgrounds. Must have a demonstrated ability to lead a team, manage complex cases, and promote best practices in the provision of housing supportive services. Will also have relevant professional experience in case management, housing services, or a comparable setting.THIS RECRUITMENT IS LIMITED TO THE FIRST 250 APPLICATIONS RECEIVED AND WILL CLOSE WITHOUT NOTICE ONCE THAT NUMBER IS REACHED.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 or may be extended as needed by Human Resources.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.Some positions may be Grant Funded. Grant Funded positions are subject to continuation based on availability of grant funds and the employee will be terminated without right of appeal when such funds are no longer available.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.State of Nevada Social Work license required. Applications submitted without a copy of candidate's State of Nevada Social Work 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 County HR Recruitment Analyst. [email protected]
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTSEducation and Experience: Bachelor's Degree in Social Work or a field related to the work AND three (3) 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.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 DUTIESProvides casework services independently to individuals in remote locations; handles complex cases and/or referrals from other agencies or services, often in emergency circumstances. Provides lead direction, training, and work review to a workgroup/unit. Organizes and assigns work, sets priorities and follows up to ensure completion on a project or unit basis. Coordinates and conducts licensing inspections for various care facilities for families and individuals to ensure that such facilities comply with County codes and requirements. Conducts casework interviews with clients, family members, service providers, employers and other 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 develop an appropriate service plan. Utilizes agency guidelines and 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 and to coordinate activities; participates 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 the work; drives a personal or County motor vehicle to attend meetings and make site visits.PHYSICAL DEMANDSMobility 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/riskmanagement/employeeandretireehealthbenefits.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 The following questions 1-8 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
02
Please indicate the major of your degree that best qualifies you for this position.
Behavioral Science
Counseling
Psychology
Social Services
Social Work
Other
03
If you indicated "Other" in question 2, please list what major your degree was in. If this does not apply, type N/A.
04
Indicate your full-time professional level casework experience 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
05
Please list the employer(s) on your application where your experience was obtained in question(s) 4. 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: 06 Do you currently hold a valid Social Work License with the State of Nevada?
Yes
No
07
Please provide the licensure number and state licensed, if you answered yes to question 6. (see template below).
License Number:
State:
08
Please attach a copy of your valid Social Work License with the State of Nevada
A copy of all my Social Work License with the State of Nevada is attached.
I do not have a Social Work license with the State of Nevada
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 performing social work duties in a public welfare setting, which includes 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
12
Indicate your full-time professional experience performing difficult, complex and sensitive level casework in a public welfare or social service setting.
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 managing oversight of safety and risk assessment, treatment plans, quality assurance, case management, case planning and provision of wrap around services to families.
No Experience
Less than 2 years
2 to 3 years
3 to 4 years
4 to 5 years
More than 5 years
14
Please list the employer(s) on your application where your experience was obtained in question(s) 11-13. 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: 15 Indicate your full-time professional experience overseeing a contracted agency site visit process.
No Experience
Less than 2 years
2 to 3 years
3 to 4 years
4 to 5 years
More than 5 years
16
Indicate your full-time professional experience functioning in a lead capacity, providing training, assigning and monitoring work, and assuming other lead duties.
No Experience
Less than 2 years
2 to 3 years
3 to 4 years
4 to 5 years
More than 5 years
17
Indicate your full-time professional experience interpreting, applying and explaining complex laws, codes, regulations and procedures.
No Experience
Less than 2 years
2 to 3 years
3 to 4 years
4 to 5 years
More than 5 years
18
Please list the employer(s) on your application where your experience was obtained in question(s) 15-17. 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: 19 Indicate your full-time professional experience performing case management outreach, including home visits, in the community.
No Experience
Less than 2 years
2 to 3 years
3 to 4 years
4 to 5 years
More than 5 years
20
Indicate your full-time professional experience working with those experiencing homelessness, persons with disabilities, minorities, elderly 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
21
Indicate your full-time professional experience working with homeless or precariously housed individuals/families that have substance, physical or behavioral health challenges.
No Experience
Less than 2 years
2 to 3 years
3 to 4 years
4 to 5 years
More than 5 years
22
Please list the employer(s) on your application where your experience was obtained in question(s) 19-21. 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: 23 Indicate your full-time professional experience assisting clients in obtaining social security benefits (SSI and SSDI).
No Experience
Less than 2 years
2 to 3 years
3 to 4 years
4 to 5 years
More than 5 years
24
Indicate your full-time professional experience providing clients access resources for medical, housing, financial and mental health needs.
No Experience
Less than 2 years
2 to 3 years
3 to 4 years
4 to 5 years
More than 5 years
25
Indicate your full-time professional experience assessing clients from a strengths-based model.
No Experience
Less than 2 years
2 to 3 years
3 to 4 years
4 to 5 years
More than 5 years
26
Indicate your full-time professional experience providing discharge planning from an acute care hospital.
No Experience
Less than 2 years
2 to 3 years
3 to 4 years
4 to 5 years
More than 5 years
27
Please list the employer(s) on your application where your experience was obtained in question(s) 23-26. 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: 28 Indicate which of the following public sector departments you have experience working in (select all that apply).
Child Support Agency
District Attorney
Family Services
Health and Human Services
Juvenile Justice
Public Defender
Public Guardian
Social Service
State Welfare
N/A
29
(Bilingual Spanish) Please indicate below the statement that best describes your Spanish bilingual 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
30
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.
31
Some positions may be Grant Funded. Grant Funded positions are subject to continuation based on availability of grant funds and the employee will be terminated without right of appeal when such funds are no longer available.
I am willing to be considered for a Grant-Funded position as described above.
I would not like to be considered for a Grant-Funded position.
Required Question
AgencyClark CountyAddress500 S. Grand Central Pkwy, 3rd Floor PO Box 551791 Las Vegas, Nevada, 89155-1791 Phone(702)455-4565 Websitehttp://www.clarkcountynv.gov Apply Please verify your email address Verify Email