Social Service Worker III-East Kern Regions (Lake Isabella, Mojave, Ridgecrest)-DHS Job at Kern County, CA, Bakersfield, CA

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  • Kern County, CA
  • Bakersfield, CA

Job Description

Salary : $5,016.57 - $5,995.28 Monthly

Location : Depending on Assignment, CA

Job Type: Full time

Job Number: 9398

Department: DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES

Opening Date: 06/28/2024

Closing Date: Continuous

Position Information


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This is a continuous recruitment and may close at any time without notice.

This recruitment is for a position that will work in the East Kern Region locations include Ridgecrest, Lake Isabella, and Mojave . Candidates must indicate their willingness to work in Ridgecrest, Lake Isabella, and Mojave or their application will be rejected. Candidates MUST be willing to travel to these locations. Other permanent and temporary appointments will be made as needed. Successful candidates will remain on the eligible list for a period of twelve-months, unless specified otherwise by the Civil Service Commission.

Minimum Qualifications/Employment Standards:

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in any field which includes a minimum of 12 semester or 20 quarter units in a behavioral science, AND eighteen (18) months of experience equivalent to a Social Service Worker in a the Kern County classification system.

OR

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree and six (6) months experience equivalent to a Human Services Technician I, Job Developer I, Program Specialist I, or Eligibility Worker, in the Kern County classification system and eighteen (18) months of experience equivalent to a Social Service Worker in the Kern County classification system.

OR

Bachelors degree and successful completion of 24 semester or 40 quarter units of a Master's degree program in Social Work, or a Counseling program from an accredited college or university, emphasizing Marriage, Family and Child Counseling or Marriage and Family therapy, Gerontology or Clinical Psychology, AND twelve (12) months of social casework experience.

Possession of a valid California Driver's License is required.

Incumbent must have the ability to travel to designated locations.

Full Job Description for

This position works within the Department of Human Services of Kern County. For more information about the department, please view their website here.

Please ensure applicable materials are attached to your application. If you are unable to attach application materials to your application, you may deliver a copy to the Human Resources Division at 1115 Truxtun Ave. First Floor, Bakersfield, CA 93301 or email HR@kerncounty.com
Bilingual (English/Spanish) applicants are encouraged to apply. Applicants must submit a bilingual (English/Spanish) certificate before the final filing deadline. Applicants who wish to be considered for bilingual employment must submit a bilingual certificate issued by the Kern County Human Resources Division or its authorized agent, Bakersfield College.
Access the following website for information about where to obtain a qualifying certificate:

Employees who occupy positions designated as bilingual are paid dependent upon the required level of proficiency.

Examinations:
Appraisal (Weight 100%): Will be conducted for the purpose of evaluating the applicant's training, education, experience, interest and personal fitness for the position. Appraisal can be based on any combination of the following: Investigation, oral exam and/or rating of the application.

Applicants must attain at least a 70% score on each phase of the examination process.

About Kern County


Kern County employees provide opportunities that are purposeful to our community. Every employee and every action contributes to the improvement and strengthening of our county.

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Kern County is actively engaged in creating a culture that promotes excellence, innovation and continuous improvement. is Kern County's continuous improvement initiative based on the principles of Lean Six Sigma. LaunchKern empowers our valued employees to change the way government works by improving their work environment, saving taxpayer dollars and enhancing services to residents.

Growth Mindset
We always encourage our employees to grow and develop. Kern County has a culture of innovation that allows employees to explore creative and more efficient ways to accomplish their work. We provide access to training and continued professional development in an effort to ensure that our employees have opportunities for career growth.

Additional Information

Admittance to the examination will require a valid government issued photograph identification. Applicants who are unable to present proper identification must make arrangements with the Human Resources Division prior to the test date.

A background check may be conducted for this classification.

Following an offer of employment, you may be required to submit to post offer medical and drug screening tests at County expense.

Appointees are subject to fingerprinting for the purpose of a criminal records check as authorized by section 16501 of the California Welfare and Institutions code and section 11105.3 of the California Penal Code.

This examination will establish an eligible list from which immediate appointment(s) will be made. Other permanent and temporary appointments will be made as needed. Successful candidates will remain on the eligible list for a period of twelve-months, unless specified otherwise by the Civil Service Commission. Candidates are encouraged to indicate acceptable geographical locations in which they would accept employment on their application form. Candidates MUST be willing to travel to these locations (areas/district offices).
For more information regarding Kern County's recruitment process, please see our .


Kern County is an ADA compliant and an equal opportunity employer and encourages all qualified individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply.

Kern County Employee Benefits

*As a regular or provisional employee of Kern County, working twenty (20) hours or more per week, you are presently eligible for the following benefits as described below:

: (Medical/Dental/Vision): Kern County offers five affordable medical options. Kern Legacy Health Plans are medical and prescription health plan options administered directly by the County of Kern. Kaiser Permanente is also an option. Employees may also choose from two dental plans; Liberty Dental PPO or HMO. The vision coverage is provided through Vision Service Plan (VSP).

: Kern County Employees' Retirement Association (KCERA). This Section 401 (a) defined benefit retirement plan requires employer and employee contribution and pays retired employees a pension based on salary, years of service, and age upon retirement.

: This section 457 plan allows employees to contribute on a pre-tax basis to a supplemental retirement account which is then paid out to them when they retire.

Note: Both Kern County and the employee contribute to Social Security and Medicare as follows:
  • The County of Kern withholds 6.2% for Social Security (FICA1) and 1.45% for Medicare (FICA2) from employee's payroll warrants
  • The County matches the employee's 6.2% for Social Security and 1.45% for Medicare
: EAP is available to help you take control of your life!

: Chimienti & Associates (Administrator) offers the following voluntary benefits and can be deducted on a pre-tax bases: Short Term Disability Coverage, Accident Plan, Cancer Plan and a Flexible Spending Account.

Paid Holiday Leave : 12 set days (per calendar year)

01


I have attached my transcripts and/or will submit them by the final filing deadline. (Failure to attach transcripts will result in a rejection of application.)
  • Yes
  • No
02


I have indicated ALL acceptable geographical locations on my application which I will accept employment.
  • Yes
  • No
03


I am bilingual (English/Spanish) and will provide my Bilingual Certificate (English/Spanish) issued by the County of Kern Human Resources Division or its authorized agent Bakersfield College. ** If yes, please attach it to your application.**
  • Yes
  • No
04


Have you ever been convicted (not arrested) of any offense other than a minor traffic violation? In accordance with Civil Service Rule 307.10.01, a "conviction," shall include a plea of guilty or a conviction following a plea of nolo contendre. Notes: 1) You are not required to disclose convictions of certain marijuana-related offenses more than two years old, per Labor Code 432.8. (i.e., if your only convictions fall into this category, you may mark "NO" to the below Conviction question) 2) The fact that a conviction has been relieved or expunged does not necessarily relieve you of the obligation to disclose that conviction. (For instance, you are legally required to list all convictions relieved under Penal Code Section 1203.4.)
  • Yes
  • No
05


If you answered 'yes' to the conviction question, please explain the circumstances of each conviction (starting with the most recent), including location and date. If 'no' enter NA.

06


If yes, describe your current status: (Probation, Parole, etc.).If 'no' enter NA.

Required Question Kern County, CA

Job Tags

Holiday work, Permanent employment, Full time, Temporary work, Immediate start, Trial period, Flexible hours,

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