Social Work Assistant - Mobility Specialist
County of Sonoma Santa Rosa, California, United States
- Location: Santa Rosa, California, United States
- Categories: Accounting and Finance, Human and Social Services
- Job Type: Full Time
- Posted: Apr 24, 2025
Job Description:
Social Work Assistant - Mobility Specialist
Description
Position InformationDo you have experience providing casework assistance for social services?
If so, be a part of this exciting opportunity to make a difference in the lives of Sonoma County's elderly!
Starting salary up to $ 35.05 /hour* ($ 73,153 /year) plus a competitive total compensation package!
This recruitment is currently being conducted to fill one time-limited Social Work Assistant - Mobility Specialist position in the Human Services Department's Adult and Aging Division , which is currently funded through 12/31/2026.
The Social Work Assistant - Mobility Specialist in the Adult and Aging Division of the Human Services Department is responsible for assisting clients with personalized assistance to access transportation resources, which may include completing and submitting applications for Medi-Cal, IHSS, and paratransit. They will aid in coordinating services, as directed by the Aging and Disability Resource Unit (ADRU) Supervisor, including communicating with other transportation and social service providers throughout the county and community. Additional responsibilities include:
- Coordinating and providing transportation resources for clients and families
- Identifying and reporting on gaps in resources and areas of need
- Updating and maintaining lists of new and existing transportation resources and agency contacts
- Completing accurate and timely case documentation of client contacts and work performed
- Attending bi-monthly ADRU program and county transportation meetings and participating in required trainings
The ideal candidate will possess many of the following:
- Education in community outreach, psychology, social work, or related human behavior fields
- Experience in social services, particularly working with older adults or people with disabilities
- The ability to interact effectively with a diverse client base while respecting their autonomy
- Experience conducting home visits and working with clients with functional support needs
- Knowledge of paratransit and public transportation services
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks for different clients in a fast-paced environment
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and Outlook and a basic understanding of Zoom, Teams, or similar virtual communication platforms
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present in group settings and meetings
- A passion for public service and making a positive impact on the lives of community members
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) skills are highly desired but not required
As the largest agency in Sonoma County government, the Human Services Department’s mission is to build upon strengths, as we bridge clients to opportunities through responsive safety-net services. We work to protect vulnerable children and adults, to help people rise above poverty and thrive in our community, and to promote maximum independence and well-being for individuals and families. HSD is responsible for child and adult protective services, veteran services, and administration of state and federal programs, including CalFRESH, CalWORKs, Medi-Cal, and In-Home Supportive Services. The department is dedicated to providing responsive, client-focused services so that all in our community can live freely chosen lives up to their full potential throughout their lifespan. The core values that drive our work are dignity, humility, integrity, responsiveness, partnership, and belonging.
HSD fosters a positive work environment, where our commitment to providing opportunities for advancement is strengthened by a robust staff development program. We believe in the merits of work/life balance and enjoy the satisfaction of knowing that our work contributes to the betterment of our community.
The Department works collaboratively at the federal, state, and local levels to find creative solutions to support the well-being of individuals, families, and the community. To meet that goal, the department has fostered strong relationships with other public and private sector partners, including other government agencies, community-based organizations, and business leaders. For more information regarding HSD's services please visit http://sonomacounty.ca.gov/Human-Services .
What We Offer
Working at the County of Sonoma offers expansive opportunities for growth and development, the ability to be a part of a challenging and rewarding work environment, and the satisfaction of knowing your contributions work to better our shared community. You can also look forward to flexible work arrangements and excellent benefits* including:
- Hybrid Telework - A schedule that meets the needs of our staff, department operations, and the communities we serve may be available depending on the assignment
- Salary Advancement - A salary increase after 1,040 hours (6 months when working full-time) for good work performance; eligibility for a salary increase for good performance every year thereafter, until reaching the top of the salary range
- Paid Time Off - Competitive vacation and sick leave accruals, 12 paid holidays, and an additional 8 floating holiday hours per year
- County Paid Health Premium Contributions - 100% premium contribution for the majority of employee-only and employee + family health plan options
- Post-Retirement Health Reimbursement Arrangement - County contributions to help fund post-retirement employee health insurance/benefits
- Retirement - A pension fully integrated with Social Security
- Paid Parental Leave - May be eligible for up to 8 weeks (320 hours) after 12 months of County employment
- Student Loan Debt Relief - County employees may be eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness through the U.S. Department of Education
This employment list may also be used to fill future full-time, part-time, or extra-help (temporary) positions as they occur during the active status of the list. Qualified candidates who wish to be considered for future positions should consider applying to this recruitment. The Civil Service title for this position is Social Work Assistant.
APPLICATION SUBMISSIONS REQUIRE THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE BE COMPLETED.
Minimum Qualifications
Experience and Education : Any combination of education and experience, which would provide the opportunity to acquire the knowledge and abilities listed. Normally, completion of 60 semester units or 90 quarter units at an accredited college including at least 9 semester units or 12 quarter units in gerontology, social work, sociology, or psychology or related behavior sciences or one year of recent experience providing social casework assistance would provide this opportunity.
License: Possession of a valid driver’s license at the appropriate level including special endorsements, as required by the State of California, may be required depending upon assignment to perform the essential job functions of the position.
Special Requirement: Designated positions will require the ability to speak and write a specified foreign language in addition to English.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Working knowledge of: needs, problems, attitudes and behavior patterns of disadvantaged persons and of the total community; programs and services related to Human and/or Health Services Departments; human growth and development; family dynamics; and, techniques of observation.
Knowledge of: cultural and human behavior to effectively deal with clients and staff; services offered by the Human and/or Health Services Department; standards of clients confidentiality; issues related to child abuse and family separation; issues related to aging and adult abuse; and and/or Health relating to public health.
Ability to: relate well to disadvantaged members of the community and to representatives of public and private organizations; observe situations and make assessments, accurately describe interaction that occurs on visits, understand and interpret procedures, guidelines, laws, rules and regulations consistently to clients; complete necessary documentation and paperwork; work cooperatively and effectively with people from a wide variety of backgrounds including those with legal and family problems and health concerns; communicate effectively both verbally and in writing; understand and follow oral and written instructions; work independently in the field and manage time efficiently.
Selection Procedure & Some Helpful Tips When Applying
- Your application information and your responses to the supplemental questions are evaluated and taken into consideration throughout the entire selection process.
- You should list all employers and positions held within the last ten years in the work history section of your application. Be as thorough as possible when responding to the supplemental questions.
- You may include history beyond ten years if related to the position for which you are applying. If you held multiple positions with one employer, list out each position separately.
- Failure to follow these instructions may impact your competitiveness in this process or may result in disqualification.
APPLICATION SUBMISSIONS REQUIRE THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE BE COMPLETED.
Responses to supplemental questions will be scored using position-specific criteria. Please provide specific and detailed responses of a reasonable length to allow for a thorough assessment of your qualifications. Responses that state "See Resume" or "See Application" may be considered insufficient and therefore may not be scored.
The selection procedure will consist of the following examination:
An Application & Supplemental Questionnaire Appraisal Examination (weight 100%) will be conducted to evaluate each applicant's application and supplemental questionnaire for satisfaction of minimum qualifications (pass/not pass); and for educational coursework, training, experience, knowledge, and abilities which relate to this position. Each applicant will be evaluated based on the following criteria:
- Relevance of work history, related experience, and achieved level of education and/or training as described in the application and responses to the supplemental questions.
Candidates demonstrating possession of the minimum qualifications will be placed on an employment list in order of most qualified to least qualified based on the achieved score received in the Application & Supplemental Questionnaire Appraisal Examination which evaluates the education, training, experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, and other qualifications that you demonstrate in your application and/or response to the supplemental questionnaire. Please be aware that resumes and cover letters are not typically evaluated in the Application & Supplemental Questionnaire Appraisal Examination. Scores may be adjusted based on such factors as the number of candidates, anticipated vacancies, past practice, and natural breaks in the scores achieved by this group of candidates.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
A background investigation is required prior to employment. Candidates referred to departments for a selection interview are typically required to sign authorization and release forms enabling such an investigation. Failure to sign prescribed forms will result in the candidate not being considered further for that vacancy. Reference information will not be made available to applicants.
Additional requirements, such as successful completion of a physical exam, drug screen, etc., may apply, depending on the duties and responsibilities of the position. If you receive a conditional job offer for the position, the requirements upon which the offer is contingent will be outlined in the conditional job letter. You may also review the Job Classification Screening Schedule to determine the requirements for this position.
HOW TO APPLY
Applications are accepted online at: www.yourpath2sonomacounty.org . Paper applications may be submitted by person, fax (707-565-3770), email, or through the mail. All applications and appropriate supplemental information as outlined in the job bulletin must be RECEIVED by the time and date specified on the first page of this job announcement. Applications received after the recruitment closes will not be accepted.
The County of Sonoma values diversity and is dedicated to creating a workplace environment that provides individuals with a sense of belonging. We are committed to having a diverse workforce that is representative of the communities we serve. The County is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer where all aspects of employment are based on merit, competence, performance, and business need.
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IMPORTANT NOTE: Benefits described herein do not apply to Extra Help positions.
COUNTY OF SONOMA BENEFITS: GENERAL*
These are some of the excellent benefits the County offers:
Paid Time Off :Competitive vacation and sick leave accruals; 12 paid holidays, and an additional 8 floating holiday hours per year; and may be eligible for up to 8 weeks (320 hours) of Paid Parental Leave after 12 months of County employment.
Health Plan : Choose from nine health plans (three HMOs, three deductible HMOs, and three HSA-qualifying plans) with a generousCounty contribution to the premium (the contribution amount varies by bargaining unit). For more information, please see the appropriate MOU.
Retirement :Fully integrated with Social Security.For more information regarding eligibility, retirement contributions, and reciprocity with prior public service, please visit https://scretire.org/active-/-deferred/when-you-are-hired .
IRS 457 Plan : Pre-tax employee contribution up to the IRS annual maximum.
Retiree Medical :County contribution to a Health Reimbursement Arrangement to help fund post-retirement employee health insurance/benefits.
Student Loan Debt Relief :County employees may be eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness through the U.S. Department of Education.
Plus excellent dental, vision, disability, life insurance, professional development, and more.
For answers to specific questions regarding the employment process and more details about benefits or retirement, please contact Human Resources at (707) 565-2331.Additional details about benefit and compensation packages can be found in the MOUs located at https://sonomacounty.ca.gov/administrative-support-and-fiscal-services/human-resources/divisions-and-units/employee-relations/labor-agreements-and-salary-resolution . For specific information about health and welfare benefits including plan options, coverage, and premium amounts go to https://sonomacounty.ca.gov/administrative-support-and-fiscal-services/human-resources or, contact the Human Resources' Risk Management-Benefits Office at benefits@sonoma-county.org or (707) 565-2900.
*IMPORTANT NOTES: Benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice.
Closing Date/Time: 5/5/2025 11:59 PM Pacific