About this opportunity
County of Santa Barbara lists this Social Service Worker opportunity in lompoc, California. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Social Service Worker
Help Families and Individuals Thrive in your community. Join our team as a Social Service Worker. The County of Santa Barbara offers generous benefits.
Under direction, performs social work and other related duties as required. Incumbents in the Department of Social Services will initially be working under close supervision in a training status and are expected to learn departmental organization, social service programs, case study methods, and casework services and perform without close supervision within one year. Trainees assigned to work in child/adult protective services may perform more difficult social service work. Upon completion of training, incumbents are expected to perform journey-level social service work. Incumbents carry a complex social service caseload in such areas as child protective services, adult protective services, and in-home supportive services, supplemental security income advocacy services, or in a locked facility.
Ideal Candidate will possess: Ability to adapt and be open to a changing work environment Ability to work as a member of a team Strong written and verbal skills with ability to demonstrate clear communication Ability to multi-task and prioritize simultaneous responsibilities Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to handle difficult situations with tact and diplomacy Interest in and ability to learn complex material in various formats Department of Social Services additional ideal candidate quality: Understanding of family dynamics
Worksite address
lompoc, CA, 93437, US
Who can apply
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