Job Description
The Job The Department of Public Health (DPH) , Black Infant Health Program (BIH) is recruiting for Social Worker II Trainees who provide complex social work services to assist individuals or families in enhancing their capacity for social functioning and assist in developing social service resources. Trainees work under close supervision while acquiring the necessary skills and experience to qualify for promotion to Social Worker II. The BIH Program provides culturally relevant, client-centered, strength-based and cognitive skill building services to eligible African-American participants for improving maternal and child health. Duties for the Social Worker II include but are not limited to: Providing social service case management to clients. Management, facilitation, and organization of the group intervention with another group facilitator. Maintains awareness and familiarity with local community and social services for client referrals. Development of a life plan that is on-going throughout the intervention. Coordinates and consults with group facilitators to ensure that case management goals are linked to group sessions goals. Vacancies exist in San Bernardino, Fontana, and Rialto. For more detailed information, refer to the Social Worker II Trainee job description. Applications are also being accepted for Social Worker II , which requires a separate application. Applicants are encouraged to consider applying for both levels, as appropriate. Black Infant Health Program Within a culturally supportive and affirming environment and honoring the unique history of the Black birthing population, the Black Infant Health (BIH) program aims to help women have healthy babies. BIH implements an evidence-informed intervention that uses a group-based approach with complementary client-centered case management to help women develop life skills, learn strategies for reducing stress and build social support. EXCELLENT BENEFITS To review job- specific benefits, refer to: Summary of Benefits Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT Incumbents must be able to visit clients in their homes, in the field, and other settings to perform complete assessments of risk factors, and be able to visually observe injuries and the client's environment as mandated by the State. Travel : Travel throughout the County is required. A valid California Class C Driver License is required to carry out the essential job-related functions of this position. Proof of automobile liability insurance and clean driving record must be maintained. (Mileage reimbursement is available at current IRS rates). Availability: This position may require occasional evening or weekend hours, travel within or outside of the County for multi-day trainings, conferences, and other meetings related to your role of Social Worker II. Make sure to indicate a willingness to work these alternate schedules on your application. Promotion: Incumbents in the class of Social Worker II Trainee are eligible for promotion to Social Worker II upon completing the trainee period and receipt of a satisfactory Work Performance Evaluation. Incumbents must be promoted within twelve (12) months of hire or be terminated. Sponsorship: Please note San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future. Minimum Requirements Education: Thirty (30) semester (45 quarter) units of completed college coursework, half of which must be upper division , in behavioral science, psychology, sociology, social services, human services, behavioral anthropology, gerontology, cultural and gender studies, or human development. ( Note : Candidates with degree titles not specified above (e.g. Criminal Justice, Political Science, etc.) may be considered but must provide coursework for review.) Required Documentation : A list of completed coursework or copies of transcripts must be submitted with the application unless the applicant possesses a bachelor's degree (or is within 90 days of degree completion) in one of the specified areas listed above. Job offers may be made contingent upon degree completion; verification of qualifications will be required prior to hire. Qualifying degrees or coursework must be completed at a college or university accredited by an accrediting association recognized by the United States Departmen