Social Service Supervisor I-Department Promotional-Dhs

Position Information
This is a Department Promotional exam open only to current eligible employees of the Department of Human Services.
Minimum Qualifications/Employment Standards
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree which includes a minimum of 12 semester or 20 quarter units in behavioral science, and three (3) years of experience equivalent to a Social Service Worker in the Kern County classification system, of which one (1) year must have been at the level of SSW II or higher.
OR
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree and six (6) months experience equivalent to a Human Services Technician II, Employment Counselor II, Program Technician, Program Specialist II or Job Developer II, in the Kern County classification system AND three (3) years of experience equivalent to a Social Service Worker in the Kern County classification system, of which one (1) year must have been at the level of SSW II or higher.
Qualifying case management/work experience must include: responsibility for a caseload, development of service/care treatment plans; monitoring compliance through home calls, field calls and other personal contact; modification of service/care treatment plans as needed/required; and authority to impose/recommend sanctions for non­compliance, impacting benefits or services.
Possession of a valid Class C California driver's license is required. Incumbents must have the ability to travel to designated locations.
Additional Requirements: Some departments or positions may require additional experience as listed in #1 or #2 below:

• A minimum of one (1) additional year of Child Welfare Services crisis intervention, court related activities including, but not limited to, Emergency Response, Adoptions or Court Intake.
• A minimum of one (1) year of Employment Services/Welfare to Work experience. This experience may be at any classification level within the Social Service Worker series.

Bilingual (English/Spanish) applicants are encouraged to apply. Applicants must submit a bilingual (English/Spanish) certificate before the final filing deadline. Applicants who wish to be considered for bilingual employment must submit a bilingual certificate issued by the Kern County Human Resources Division or its authorized agent, Bakersfield College.
Access the following website for information about where to obtain a qualifying certificate: https://www.bakersfieldcollege.edu/cte/bilingual-testing.
Employees who occupy positions designated as bilingual are paid dependent upon the required level of proficiency.
Please ensure applicable materials are attached to your application. If you are unable to attach application materials to your application, you may deliver a copy to the Human Resources Division at 1115 Truxtun Ave. First Floor, Bakersfield, CA 93301 or fax to (661) 868-3928.
Examination
Full for Social Service Supervisor I
Examination components for promotional testing will be administered during the scheduled dates/times/locations without exception.
Written exam (Weight 100%): May include knowledge of social welfare regulations, personnel matters, and supervisory practices.
Applicants must attain at least a 70 % score on each phase of the examination process.
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