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SALARY: $26.42 - $32.11 Hourly DEPARTMENT: Alpine County Health and Human Services OPENING DATE: 04/24/19 CLOSING DATE: TENTATIVE 05/07/19 11:59 PM ORAL EXAM 06/03/2019 DATE - WEEK OF: POSITION INFORMATION: Under general direction, the Social Worker IV A/B performs casework of an advanced nature dealing with complex individual and family problems; undertakes intensive treatment plans and counseling requiring professional knowledge and training; performs other related work as assigned. Social Worker IV A/B requires a Master's degree and social work case management experience in a public or private social services agency. This is the highest non-supervisory level in the series. Incumbents perform casework requiring the application of high level and sophisticated social services expertise and techniques, generally in areas such as adult and child protective services. The MQ patterns of the SW IV-B mirror the patterns for the SW IV-A. The distinguishing difference is that the SW IV-B requires one additional year of experience from what is required for the SW IV-A. Social Worker IV differs from the next higher class of Social Worker Supervisor I in that the latter is the first supervisory level. Social Worker IV differs from Social Worker III in that the latter does not require both a Master's degree and qualifying experience. SUPERVISION EXERCISED AND RECEIVED Social Worker IV A/B receives supervision from a Social Worker Supervisor or other higher-level supervisor or manager pursuant to California Department of Social Services (CDSS) Manual of Policy and Procedures (MPP) Division 31 regulations (31.070). A Social Worker IV A/B may provide lead direction to lower level Social Workers or service employees. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Social Worker IV A Pattern 1: A Master's degree in Social Work from an accredited college or university; OR Pattern 2: A Master's degree from an accredited two year counseling program*; *Qualifying counseling degrees from a two year counseling program includes: Marriage and Family Therapy, Clinical Counseling, Mental Health Counseling, Addiction Counseling, Gerontology, Counseling OR Pattern 3: One year of full-time experience performing advanced journey (equivalent to a MSS SW III) level social work case management as a Social Worker in a public or private agency and Master's degree in social or behavioral science, anthropology, sociology and counseling education. Social Worker IV B (This level is for candidates with a Master's degree and experience. Experience during an internship does not count at this level). ---PAGE BREAK--- Pattern 1: A Master's degree in Social Work from an accredited college or university and one year of full-time experience performing social work case management as a Social Worker in a public or private agency; OR Pattern 2: A Master's degree from an accredited college or university two year counseling program* and one year of full-time experience performing social work case management as a Social Worker in a public or private agency; *Qualifying counseling degrees from a two year counseling program includes: Marriage and Family Therapy, Clinical Counseling, Mental Health Counseling, Addiction Counseling, Gerontology, Counseling OR Pattern 3: Two years of full-time experience performing advanced journey (equivalent to a MSS SW III) level social work case management as a Social Worker in a public or private agency and Master's degree in social or behavioral science, anthropology, sociology and counseling education. NOTE: Applicants who are within six months of graduation from a qualifying MSW program will be reviewed for further consideration; however, an eligible shall not be hired until completion and receipt of the MSW. For more information regarding the job of a Social Worker, you are invited to watch this job preview at: While the above requirements outline the minimum qualifications, applicants may be further evaluated for qualifications beyond those listed. Those applicants that are determined to be most highly qualified will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION: ADDITIONAL INFORMATION • A valid driver's license may be required at the time of appointment and employees may also be required to drive their own car, provide proof of car insurance, and a DMV clearance. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to a disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. • Position may require pre-employment drug testing, physical examination and fingerprinting for a background investigation. • Government agencies accessing US government information, which include federal tax information must ensure that background investigation requirements for all agency employees and contractors that have access to federal tax information are consistent to the IRS background investigation requirements for access to federal tax information. A background check may be required if the position requires access to these types of records. Background requirements consist of three components which include, fingerprinting, citizenship verification and local law enforcement checks. State agencies must conduct investigation during time of hire and ensure a reinvestigation is conducted 10 years from the date of the previous background investigation for each employee that has access to federal tax information. • Some positions may require work in Adoptions. Per the State of California Regulations, Title 22, Division 6, Chapter 9, subsection 89155, applicants for Social Worker IV and Social Worker Supervisor II positions assigned to work in Adoptions must have a Master's degree in Social Work at time of application, in order to be selected for the position. EXAMINATION INFORMATION If supplemental questions are included as a part of this job bulletin, applicants may be rated based upon their responses to the supplemental questions. If rated, only those that are determined to be highly qualified will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process. ---PAGE BREAK--- SPECIAL TESTING ARRANGEMENTS Special testing arrangements may be made to accommodate applicants for disability, military, or religious reasons. If you require such arrangements, please contact Merit System Services at or [PHONE REDACTED] upon notification that your application has been approved. Documentation from medical, military, school, or church officials outlining the accommodation request must be received by our office a minimum of five business days prior to a scheduled examination. ABOUT ALPINE COUNTY Alpine County has the smallest population of all counties in California (about 1200 people in 1996), and is located along the crest of the Central Sierra Nevada Mountain Range. It is south of Lake Tahoe and north of Yosemite. It borders the State of Nevada to the east; neighboring California counties are El Dorado, Calaveras, Amador, Tuolumne, and Mono. Most of the County's population is concentrated around the few mountain communities of Woodfords, Bear Valley, Kirkwood, and the county seat of Markleeville. APPLICATIONS MAY BE FILED ONLINE AT: Position #MSS00650 SOCIAL WORKER IV NM Attn: MSS Program 1515 S Street, Suite 500, North Building Sacramento, CA 95811 (916) 323-2360 Social Worker IV Supplemental Questionnaire * 1. I am interested in positions in: Adult Protective Services Only Child Protective Services Only Adult or Child Protective Services * 2. Are you in (or were in) the CalSWEC or title IVE stipend program? Yes No * 3. Master's Degree Supplemental Questions As of today, have you received an MSW or a two year Master's level counseling degree from an accredited college or university in the United States? Qualifying counseling degrees from a two year counseling program includes: Marriage and Family Therapy, Clinical Counseling, Mental Health Counseling, Addiction Counseling, Gerontology, or Counseling Applicants who completed their education outside of the United States must submit verification of degree and/or course equivalency with the application. Organizations that provide foreign education credential evaluation services can be found at www.naces.org. CPS HR Consulting will accept verification of degree and/or course equivalency from any of the listed member agencies. You must attach all pertinent documents before submitting the application. Yes No 4. Are you a MFT or do you have a MFT intern number? Yes No 5. If yes, please enter your MFT or MFT intern number. If no, please answer the remaining questions. ---PAGE BREAK--- 6. Name of school where Master's Degree was obtained. 7. Total number of units required for degree: 8. Measure of Unit Semester Quarter 9. Have you completed a field placement or internship as part of your Master's program? (If yes, respond to the questions below.) Yes No 10. Where did you complete your field placement? (Identify the name, nature and mission of the agency, i.e., public agency, private, type of clients served, et cetera.) 11. Was this a closely supervised placement? Yes No 12. If yes, describe the method and frequency of supervision. 13. How was your field placement evaluated and by whom? (Name and title of person who performed your evaluation) 14. What was the length of your field placement? Include in your response: From: Month/Year To: Month/Year Hours per week Total hours in this placement 15. Did this placement include working with a caseload? If yes, provide a description of your responsibilities. 16. Did this placement include family or child counseling? If yes, provide a description of your responsibilities. 17. Did this placement involve working with child protective services or abused/neglected children? If yes, provide a description of your responsibilities. 18. Did this placement include work with court responsibilities? If yes, provide a description of your responsibilities. ---PAGE BREAK--- * 19. This position requires driving. Are you legally licensed to drive in the state of California? Yes No * Required Question