San Mateo County Health's Aging and Disability Services Division is seeking an Adult Protective Services/ Linkages Social Worker III.The current vacancy is a limited-term, full-time vacancy.DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
The Social Worker III - Adult Protective Services/ Linkages will work under general supervision and provide highly skilled, intensive, investigational, and preventative casework services to elders and dependent adults at risk of abuse, with a special focus on the prevention financial abuse and providing casework consultation and collaboration within the department and to outside agencies. This is the advanced journey level in the social worker series. Incumbents of positions at this level work with minimal supervision and are expected to have acquired the high degree of diagnostic, assessment, clinical and treatment skills required to perform intensive counseling, social work, case management and preventative services in a variety of complex casework areas.Incumbent will report to the Adult Protection Services Supervisor of Aging and Disability Services.Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Provide intensive, highly skilled casework and adult protection services with elders, dependent adults, and their relatives.
Interview elders or dependent adults and evaluate problems presented.
Complete comprehensive assessments.
Prepare and implement comprehensive treatment or care plans.
Participate in Multidisciplinary Team Meetings (MDT's).
Driving throughout San Mateo County to investigate financial abuse.
Consult, maintain an effective working relationship and collaborate with other divisions of the department, law enforcement, criminal court system, Victim Services, public and private agencies and community agencies in carrying out treatment plans.
Prepare social histories with emphasis upon psycho-social factors affecting seniors or dependent adults.
Provide assessment, investigational, advocacy, therapeutic and/or protective services to elders and dependent adults.
Interpret programs and consult with individuals and various community groups to provide a better understanding of social aspects of environmental, emotional and physical problems and appropriate methods of alleviating them.
Interpret the rules, regulations and policies of Adult Protective Services (APS) and the protocols of EDAPT to clients and stakeholders.
Prepare and maintain casework records, reports, and relevant correspondence.
Perform related duties as assigned.

The ideal candidate will be able to develop and maintain collaborative partnerships with a variety of organizations; have strong assessment, oral and written communication skills; and have familiarity with Adult Protective Services (APS), law enforcement, Victim Services, and the criminal court system.
NOTE: This is a limited term, at-will position. Limited Term Employees are assigned to assignments not to exceed three years. They receive medical and dental benefits, similar to regular employees, and a defined contribution retirement plan.QualificationsKnowledge of:

Theories of human behavior and their practical applications.
Psycho-social, medical, and economic interrelationships that result in individual and social abnormalities.
Philosophy and function of social work systems.
Appropriate utilization of a variety of social resources.
Laws, rules and regulations governing the operation of social work agencies, specifically those relating to the specific areas of assignment.

Skill/Ability to:

Formulating, developing and implementing treatment plans.
Working effectively with persons differing in value systems, ethnicity, cultural backgrounds and psychopathologies.
Working with a variety of social resources to plan and coordinate services to individual clients.
Acting as a consultant and trainer to other social service staff.
Preparing clear and concise reports.

Licensure/Certification:

California class C driver license or equivalent.

Education/Experience:

Satisfactory completion of 36 semester units of Social Welfare and/or appropriate behavioral science courses.
Three years' experience performing duties comparable to those of a Social Worker II or higher in San Mateo County.

Substitution: Possession of a Master's Degree in Social Work from an accredited school of Social Work and two years' experience performing duties comparable to those of a Social Worker II or higher in San Mateo County.Application/ExaminationAnyone may apply. If you are interested in being considered, you must submit the following materials electronically in a Word or PDF format. Submittals that do not include all required information listed below will not be considered.

Cover letter - Please include responses to the following questions:
This position requires possession of a valid California class C driver license or equivalent. Provide the following: 1) driver license number and 2) expiration date.
Social Worker III requires satisfactory completion of 36 semester units of social welfare and/or appropriate behavioral science courses. List the following for the education that qualifies you for the position: 1) the course ID for classes completed; 2) course title; and 3) the units received for each. Be prepared to provide transcripts at the interview. NOTE: APPLICATIONS THAT DON'T CLEARLY INDICATE THE REQUIRED EDUCATION WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

Social Worker III requires three years of case management experience comparable to a Social Worker II OR an MSW degree AND two years of experience performing duties comparable to Social Worker II or higher in San Mateo County. List the following for the experience that qualifies you for the position: 1) your exact title; 2) job duties; 3) length of experience in months; and 4) employer. NOTE: APPLICATIONS THAT DON'T CLEARLY INDICATE THE REQUIRED EXPERIENCE WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
Describe in detail a situation that demonstrates your comprehensive assessment skills and your ability to develop care plans, specifically in a protective services capacity. Include a) your role; b) the situation; c) your assessment; and d) the care plan. Be specific.
Describe in detail a case that demonstrates your experience working with a multi-disciplinary team, from a variety of programs, when providing care and services for your client. Include a) your role; b) the client; c) the members of the multi-disciplinary team; and d) the outcome. Be specific.
Resume - Include relevant education, training, experience, and certifications.

Include the words "Adult Protective Services/ Linkages Social Worker III - Limited Term" in the subject line of the email submission.Please submit the required materials electronically via email to:Dyshun Beshears, Health Services Manager INOTE: Applications are not accepted online. Materials sent via regular mail and/or fax will not be accepted. Submittals that do not include all required items listed will not be considered.About the County
San Mateo County is centrally located between San Francisco, San Jose, and the East Bay. With over 750,000 residents, San Mateo is one of the largest and most diverse counties in California and serves a multitude of culturally, ethnically, and linguistically diverse communities.The County of San Mateo, as an employer, is committed to advancing equity in order to ensure that all employees are welcomed in a safe and inclusive environment. The County seeks to hire, support, and retain employees who reflect our diverse community. We encourage applicants with diverse backgrounds and lived experiences to apply. Eighty percent of employees surveyed stated that they would recommend the County as a great place to work.San Mateo County is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion at all levels.We invite you to explore our page for a snapshot of the comprehensive and competitive benefits available to eligible employees of the County of San Mateo. From health and wellness to financial security, our benefits are designed to support you at every stage of your career. (Please note that benefits are subject to change.)In addition to core benefits, the County is proud to offer a variety of wellness and professional development programs to help you grow both personally and professionally. Most of these enriching opportunities are available during work hours and come at no cost to you.As a County employee, you'll also be covered by the federal Social Security system, earning valuable retirement benefits based on your salary and years of service.