Protective Services Worker-18525312 Salary $53,456.00 - $68,972.80 Annually Location County of San Diego, CA Job Type Regular - Full time Department Health & Human Serv Agcy Job Number 18525312 Closing 1/16/2019 11:59 PM Pacific Job Summary The County of San Diego's Health and Human Services Agency, Child Welfare Services is currently accepting applications for PROTECTIVE SERVICES WORKER PER COUNTY RULES, THIS POSITION IS ELIGIBLE FOR APPOINTMENT AT STEP 1, $53,456.00. County employees are subject to the County promotion rule for step placement in accordance with Comp Ord 1.3.5. Protective Services Workers are responsible for investigating and evaluating allegations of abuse or neglect, recommending protective program placement, and providing casework services to children placed in a protective services program. Upon appointment, incumbents participate in a training academy administered by Child Welfare Services and work under immediate supervision. As knowledge and competency are gained, incumbents work under general supervision and are expected to perform the full range of investigation, casework, and intervention services in protective services programs. TO QUALIFY, YOU MUST HAVE THE FOLLOWING EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE 1. A bachelor's degree in social work from an accredited U.S. college or university, or a certified foreign studies equivalency; OR 2. A bachelor's degree from an accredited U.S. college or university, or a certified foreign studies equivalency with at least 24 units in the behavioral sciences, AND, one (1) year of work experience or two (2) semesters of supervised internship experience in a family or children's services agency performing duties of supervision, treatment or protective services to children. Note: The term "public protective services agency" is defined as that of any U.S., state or county agency providing services comparable to the Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA). For a complete job description of Protective Services Worker including examples of qualifying education and experience, essential duties, working conditions, etc., please click . Note: If you are currently enrolled in a college or university and have completed the requirement, but have not yet received your degree, please attach your transcript and a letter of completion from your college or university to your application. 1) Applicants must provide a copy of degree, transcripts (official or unofficial), letter of completion, or certificate of foreign equivalency at time of application. Documentation must reflect completion of degree. Transcripts that have been cut and pasted into a Word document will not be accepted. 2) A valid California Class C driver's license, which must be maintained throughout employment in this class, is required at time of appointment. Employees in this class may be required to use their personal vehicle. 3) Some assignments may require possession of a current passport to travel outside the United States. 4) Some positions in these classes perform duties that require the possession of a master's degree, as mandated by the State of California. Evaluation Qualified applicants will be placed on a five (5) month employment list based on scores received during the evaluation of information contained in their employment and supplemental applications. Please ensure that all information is complete and accurate, as the responses you provide on the supplemental application questionnaire will be reviewed using an automated evaluation system. If you are successful in the initial screening process, your application will be reviewed individually to confirm that the information you provided is accurate and qualifying. Note: Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of a job, on a case-by-case basis. The County of San Diego and its employees embrace the Live Well San Diego vision: A region that is Building Better Health, Living Safely and Thriving. Click here for more information . Under California Government Code Sections 3100 - 3109, public employees are designated as disaster service workers . The term "public employees" includes all persons employed by the state or any county , city, state agency, or public district. Disaster service workers are required to participate in such disaster service activities as may be assigned to them by their employer or by law. The County of San Diego is committed to valuing diversity and practicing inclusion because our diverse workforce is our greatest asset and our customers are our number one priority. Click here to see the Social Worker Benefits Summary (SW) 01 Please be sure to answer the following questions in a thorough, complete, and truthful manner, as your responses may be used to determine your overall score. Please note that if you are invited to a selection interview(s) by the department, your responses to the following questions may be subject to verification. Please do not respond to supplemental questions with "Refer to Resume." The experience indicated in your responses to the supplemental questions must also be described, in detail, on the Work History/Experience section of your Employment Application. Do you understand this information? Yes No 02 Please indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for Protective Services Worker. A bachelor's degree in SOCIAL WORK from an accredited U.S. college or university, or a certified foreign studies equivalency A bachelor's degree in a field other than Social Work from an accredited U.S. college or university, or a certified foreign studies equivalency with at least 24 semester units in the behavioral sciences, AND, one (1) year of work experience in a family or children's service agency performing duties of supervision, treatment or protective services to children. A bachelor's degree in a field other than Social Work from an accredited U.S. college or university, or a certified foreign studies equivalency with at least 24 semester units in the behavioral sciences, AND, two (2) semesters of supervised internship experience in a family or children's service agency performing duties of supervision, treatment or protective services to children. I do not meet any of the minimum requirements listed above. 03 Please indicate your educational accomplishments (Include work in process that will be completed by Summer 2019). Please check all that apply. Bachelor's Degree in Social Work Bachelor's Degree in Social Work (Title IV-E) Bachelor's Degree (other) Master's Degree in Social Work Master's Degree in Social Work (Title IV-E) Master's Degree (other) Doctoral Degree (please specify below) None of the above 04 If you indicated that you have a degree in a field other than social work , please indicate the type of degree earned. 05 To qualify and continue in the process, all applicants must submit proof of degree or a letter of completion. If you are qualifying with a degree that includes 24 units in behavioral science you must submit your transcripts in an unalterable format. Not attaching a copy of your transcript may delay the processing of your application and/or result in the denial of your application. Did you attach a copy of your degree and/or transcript, or letter of completion to this application? I have attached my degree/transcripts as required. I have attached a letter of completion and will submit my degree/transcripts as required. I have previously submitted my degree/transcripts. None of the above 06 If you are currently enrolled in a qualifying Master's program that will not be completed until May or June of 2019, do you understand that you will be required to submit a copy of my degree or final transcript when it is received, if you are invited to continue in the application process. Yes No This does not apply to me 07 The following statements refer to working conditions required of Protective Services Workers. By selecting the statements below, you are indicating your agreement with and willingness to perform the following working conditions. Please note that if you do not agree with and/or are not willing to perform the stated working conditions , your application will be rejected. Willing to interact with clients who are upset or hostile Willing to interact with clients who are experiencing the effects of child abuse or neglect, domestic violence, or substance abuse Willing to monitor and transport children of all ages who have been exposed to abuse and neglect Willing to perform social work duties in the field and drive to remote areas within and outside of the County of San Diego region Physically able and willing to lift and carry small children ranging from age one to seven, and who weigh up to 50 pounds 08 Some assignments may require traveling outside the United States border. Do you possess a current passport? Yes No 09 If you responded "No" to question #8 above, are you willing to obtain a passport? Yes No 10 Do you possess a valid California Driver's License? Yes No 11 If you responded "No" to question #10 above, are you willing to obtain a California Driver's License by the time of appointment? Yes No 12 Briefly describe your experience working in a family or children's service agency performing duties of supervision, treatment, or protective services to children. Any experience and/or internships indicated in your response must also be described, in detail, on the Work History/Experience section of your Employment Application. Internships must be verifiable on transcripts. If you do not have this experience, please indicate "N/A." 13 In your employment or internship with a family or children's services agency , have you ever performed any of the following tasks/assignments? Please check all that apply. Communicated verbally and written with all parties related to and/or involved in the treatment and services to children and youth declared dependents in Juvenile Court Conducted home assessments of relative or non-relative homes Conducted permanency and long-term planning for the well-being of children and youth Facilitated family reunification with children, youth and parents Created jointly developed, understandable, achievable, and behaviorally based plans Investigated child abuse and neglect allegations Monitored the behavior and well-being of children and youth placed in Resource Family/Foster Family Homes, Group Homes, Short Term Residential Therapeutic Programs Provided written and verbal communication to supervisor(s), juvenile court, family court, group homes, short term residential therapeutic programs, foster homes/resource family placement, public health agency and other agencies Supervised visits between parents and children Transported children and youth to appointments, therapy sessions, doctor visits, court hearings and other required activities Worked as member of treatment/placement team Worked in child protection emergency shelter Worked in a group home/short term residential therapeutic program/foster family Agency or other agency serving abuse/neglected children and youth Worked with children, youth and families with child protective services referrals/allegations/cases I have not performed any of the tasks/assignments listed above in a family or children's services agency. 14 In your employment or internship with a family or children's services agency , have you worked with the following community partners? Please check all that apply. Law enforcement Substance abuse treatment providers Educators Health care providers Mental health providers Juvenile Probation Legal and judicial system professionals Community organizations Support service providers Other I have no experience working with any of the community partners listed above in a family or children's services agency. 15 If you selected "other" in question #14, please specify which community partners you have worked with. If you do not have any experience, please indicate with "N/A." 16 In your employment or internship with a family or children's services agency , do you have experience writing independently or under supervision any of the following? Please check all that apply. Assessment reports Case plans Case notes Progress reports Court reports Critical incident reports Discharge plans Needs and services plans Other I have no experience with writing any of the reports listed above in a family or children's services agency. 17 If you selected "other" in question #16, please specify what types of reports you have experience writing. If you do not have any experience, please indicate with "N/A." 18 How did you first hear about this job opportunity? County Website Internet Job Posting County of San Diego Employee Resource Groups Family, Friends, or Acquaintance College/University Career Site/Career Advisor(s) Professional Associations Southern California American Indian Resource Center (SCAIR) Mana de San Diego Other 19 If you selected "other" in question #18, please indicate where or how you first learned of this job opportunity. Required Question Agency County of San Diego Address 5530 Overland Ave., Suite 210 San Diego, California, 92123 Phone (619) 236-2191 (866) 880-9374 Website