Adult and Aging Social Service Worker III - Extra-Help

Adult and Aging Social Service Worker III - Extra-Help

$41.13 - $50.00 Hourly

This Adult and Aging Social Service Worker III (SSW III) is assigned to the Adult and Aging Division's In-Home Support Services (IHSS) program, which provides in-home care to low-income, elderly, and individuals with disabilities, enabling them to remain safely and independently in their homes. They will utilize their experience and professional discretion to determine when a complex case decision can be made independently and when to consult with a supervisor, especially when working independently with clients in the field. Additional responsibilities include:

• Interviewing clients and conducting IHSS functional needs assessments to determine client eligibility
• Communicating program requirements to clients and their providers
• Conducting in person home visits to provide initial intake of new applicants to the program as well as their annual reassessment
• Mentoring new employees, and acting as an IHSS liaison with community partners and on specialized assignments 
• Educating clients on available program features and how to best utilize them
• Providing referrals to resources in the community
• Carrying a complex caseload and managing client needs as they arise between annual assessments

Intermittent, extra-help employees are not in the classified civil service and do not have property rights to permanently allocated positions. In addition, they do not receive most regular employee benefits such as long-term disability insurance coverage, accrual of vacation, participation in the County retirement program, or eligibility to take promotional examinations. Intermittent, extra-help employees are limited in their employment to a maximum of 1,380 hours within any twelve-month consecutive period. Extra-help employees who meet the eligibility requirements may qualify for a County contribution toward medical coverage.

*Salary is negotiable within the established range. This recruitment is open continuously and may close at any time without notice. Applications received after the recruitment closes will not be accepted. For more information, including minimum qualifications, & to apply, visit www.yourpath2sonomacounty.org or call 707-565-2331. The County of Sonoma is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and are committed to having a workforce that is representative of the communities we serve. Apply Now