Job Title: SOCIAL WORKER 1

SOCIAL WORKER 1 - 60007396

Posting Close Date: N/A

Location:

CARSON CITY, NEVADA, US, 89706

Requisition Id: 8084

Department: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Division: DHHS - WELFARE AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES

Business Unit: HR-WELFARE FIELD SERVICES

Work Type: PERMANENT

*Pay Grade: GRADE 32

Salary Range: $45,142.56 - $66,628.08

Fulltime/Parttime: Full Time

Recruiter: ANA MARIA ORNELLAS

Phone: 775 684-0151

Email: aornellas@admin.nv.gov

Position Description

Social Workers are licensed professionals who provide case management services to children, families, the elderly, and other individuals within local communities and institutions.

This recruitment may be used to underfill a Social Worker 2. Progression to the next level in the series may occur after meeting the minimum qualifications, satisfactory performance, and with endorsement of the appointing authority.

The Division of Welfare and Supportive Services (DWSS) employs licensed social workers who have a passion for helping Nevadan's reach their highest level of self-reliance. DWSS social workers provide personalized case management to TANF recipients assisting to overcome significant barriers including domestic violence, mental health, substance abuse, physical disability, learning disability, housing and homelessness, child behavioral issues, CPS involvement, legal issues, parenting skills, and pregnant and parenting teens. DWSS social workers are responsible for conducting psycho-social assessments, developing personal responsibility plans, conducting home visits, transporting clients to appointments, case management and monitoring client progress, client advocacy, crisis intervention, developing knowledge of community resources, and establishing relationships with community partners.

DWSS offers a supportive work environment, promoting both an independent and teamwork approach to client service. DWSS social workers are on duty during standard business hours, Monday thru Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm. Alternative work schedules such as 4 - 10 workdays are an option.

To see full Class Specifications visit:

http://hr.nv.gov/Resources/ClassSpecs/Class_Specifications-12_0/

Minimum Qualifications

Licensure or provisional licensure as a Social Worker, Clinical Social Worker, Independent Social Worker, or Associate in Social Work.

The Examination

Application Evaluation Exam

The exam will consist of an application and resume evaluation. It is essential that applications/resumes include detailed information with time frames regarding education and experience. The most qualified applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for interview. The hiring agency may require specific skills related testing as part of the interviewing process.

Special Requirements

Licensure or provisional licensure by the State of Nevada Board of Examiners for Social Workers as a Social Worker, Clinical Social Worker, Independent Social Worker, or Associate in Social Work is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of employment.
A valid driver's license is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment.
A pre-employment criminal history check and fingerprint is required. Person's offered employment in this position will be required to pay for the fingerprinting.

This recruitment may close at any time based on the number of applications received. Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

*The salary range indicated in this announcement is based on the Employee/Employer retirement compensation schedule. An employer-only option is available at a reduced salary range.

The State of Nevada is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action in recruitment of its employees and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages.