SOCIAL WORKER I/II

Job Description

The Clark County Public Defender’s Office is seeking qualified candidates to apply for the Social Worker I/II (Public Defender) position. This position will work as part of a defense team to create dispositional plans geared to the specific needs of the client and will make appropriate recommendations to the attorney and the court. The ideal candidate will be comfortable interacting with a variety of clients, including those who are homeless, diagnosed with mental illnesses, in custody at the jail, and in the community. Must have the ability to work within a team environment.

Social Worker (Public Defender) I: $28.11 – $43.55 Hourly
Social Worker (Public Defender) II: $30.32 – $47.03 Hourly

The Social Worker (Public Defender) I is a training underfill position, upon successful completion of the training program the successful candidate will be non-competitively promoted to Social Worker (Public Defender) II.

This examination will establish an Open Competitive Eligibility list to fill current and/or future vacancies that may occur within the next six (6) months at either level or may be extended as needed by Human Resources.

Human Resources reserves the right to call only the most qualified applicants to the selection process.

Some positions may be used to fill term Limited-Permanent positions. The selected candidates will be hired for a special project or duties of a limited duration and be required to sign a term of employment letter specifying condition and exact dates of employment. The successful selected candidates will be eligible for benefits during the duration of employment.

Some positions may be Grant Funded. Grant Funded positions are subject to continuation based on availability of grant funds and the employee will be terminated without right of appeal when such funds are no longer available.

Some positions may be confidential positions and are excluded from membership in the union.

Some positions may be non-union positions and are excluded from membership in the union.

State of Nevada Social Worker license required. Applications submitted without a copy of candidate’s valid State of Nevada Social Worker license are incomplete and will not be considered.

Required certifications/licenses may be submitted in the following ways.

Uploaded as a Word or PDF attachment to application at time of submission.
Uploaded as a Word or PDF attachment to an email and sent to Clark County HR Recruitment Analyst gvillalta@clarkcountynv.gov

This recruitment may be used to fill vacancies in other departments.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education and Experience: Social Worker I – Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or a field related to the work. An internship or fieldwork related to the profession is desirable or a field related to the work. Social Worker II – In addition to the above, two (2) years of full-time professional level casework experience in a social service agency. Possession of an advanced degree in social work may be substituted for one of the years of experience outlined above. Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the “Education” and “Work Experience” sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write “see attached resume” on your application. Licensing and Certification: Must possess a valid Nevada Class C Driver’s License at time of appointment. Must possess a valid license as a Social Worker in the State of Nevada at time of application. Background Investigation: Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation. Periodically after employment background investigations may be conducted. Citizenship: Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Please note, Clark County does not provide H1B visa sponsorships or transfers for any employment positions. Pre-Employment Drug Testing: Employment is contingent upon the results of a pre-employment drug examination.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Conducts casework interviews with clients, family members, service providers, employers and others to obtain information for formulating program/service eligibility and case status. Identifies social, economic and physical needs of clients; assesses client’s support systems, available community resources and other factors to plan, develop, and implement an appropriate service plan. Utilizes agency guidelines, state, and federal regulations to determine/confirm eligibility for programs and services. Refers clients to appropriate community medical, emotional, economic and social support organizations; advocates for or assists the client in obtaining such services. Provides basic intervention and client and family counseling as required. Prepares complete and accurate case notes; writes correspondence, reports and other written materials; may prepare statistical reports and summaries. Explains agency and program rules, regulations and procedures; assists clients in completing required forms and in gathering necessary documentation. Confers with other departmental professional and supervisors regarding cases and scheduling to coordinate activities; participates in in-service training. Contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the unit’s service to its customers by offering suggestions and directing or participating as an active member of a work team. Uses standard office equipment, including a computer, in the course of work. Drives a personal or County motor vehicle to attend meetings and make site visits.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Mobility to work in a typical office setting, use standard office equipment, and to drive a motor vehicle in order to attend meetings or visit client homes; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the telephone. Accommodation may be made for some of these physical demands for otherwise qualified individuals who require and request such accommodation.