• Strong organizational skills
• Ability and willingness to adapt to change
• Ability to work as a member of team
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize
• Understanding of family dynamics
• Interest in and ability to learn complex materials
• Current or prior supervisory experience

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

1. Plans, organizes, and directs a unit of social workers and/or case aides engaged in assessing clients' needs for social services, counseling clients, assisting clients in obtaining social services in accordance with laws, regulations, and department policies; supervises and evaluates staff performance; and interviews applicants and makes recommendations for hire
2. Reviews cases and/or documentation to ensure timeliness, accuracy, thoroughness, and compliance with regulations and policies; and confers with staff regarding issues or problems
3. Prepares and/or participates in the development of program services, policies, and procedures; interprets new legislation to determine impact on operations; and prepares narrative and statistical reports to communicate information such as service trends
4. Assists in establishing and maintaining department community resources network; represents the department in the community; and speaks before groups on matters related to assignment.
5. Develops special reference and training materials in order to meet staff training needs; trains staff in areas such as human behavior, group dynamics, crisis intervention, family dynamics, problems of aging, and alcohol and drug abuse
6. Oversees contracts that relate to the program

1. Possession of a bachelor's degree including 30 semester or 45 quarter units of course work in social work, psychology, sociology, child development, or other closely related behavioral sciences; and three years of professional social service experience in a private or public agency; OR,
2. Three years of experience as a Social Services Worker with Santa Barbara County; OR,
3. A combination of training, education, and experience that is equivalent to one of the employment standards listed above and that provides the required knowledge and abilities.

• Possession of a valid California Class C Driver's License is required at the time of appointment.
• Independent travel is required.
• Selectees for employment in this class must, as a condition of employment, sign a statement agreeing to comply with Section 11166 of the California Penal Code relating to child abuse reporting and Section 15630 of the Welfare and Institutions Code relating to dependent adult abuse reporting.
• Selectees for positions in this class assigned to Child Welfare Services are subject to fingerprinting for the purpose of a criminal record check as authorized by Section 16501 of the California Welfare and Institutions Code and Section 11105.3 of the California Penal Code.
• Incumbents are expected to work outside normal business hours.

APPLICATION & SELECTION PROCESS:

1. Review applications and supplemental questionnaires to determine those candidates who meet the employment standards.
2. Supplemental Questionnaire Ranking: Responses to the required supplemental questionnaire will be evaluated and scored. Candidates' final score and rank on the eligibility list will be determined by their responses to the supplemental questionnaire. This process may be eliminated if there are fewer than 11 qualified candidates.