Social Work Director- (RUHS Social Services Director) - County of Riverside
Riverside, CA 92501
About the Job
RUHS Social Services Director
REQUIRED
Two years of experience as a medical social worker in a hospital or healthcare system required .
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, or Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor Required
Under general direction, plans, organizes, and directs the medical social services program at the Riverside University Health System (RUHS); coordinates the program with other agencies and the community; and performs other related duties as required.
The RUHS Social Services Director class is characterized by its responsibility for managing and coordinating medical social services at the RUHS-Medical Center or Care Clinics. This position reports to a Director of Nursing Services or to an appropriate RUHS senior level manager.
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EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES
• Plan, organize and direct the work of the RUHS social service division; develop and administer the budget for the division; develop and implement policies and procedures.
• Provide consultation and guidance to subordinates on unusual, sensitive or complex case problems; train subordinates to work more effectively and efficiently through increased casework knowledge and skills.
• Train subordinates in the use of and assist in developing additional community resources; evaluate policies and procedures, and casework practices for effectiveness.
• Develop and implement changes to improve services; prepare grant proposals; coordinate the provision of social services with medical and/or nursing staff and patient support departments as necessary.
• Keep abreast of local, state, federal and other regulatory agency laws, rules, regulations and policies to ensure compliance; represent the department in contacts with public and private agencies or the community regarding social services.
• Supervise and perform the reporting of casework data; direct the preparation and maintenance of records, reports and correspondence.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Possession of a Master's degree, preferably with specialization in medical social work, from a recognized school of social work.
Experience:Two years as a medical social worker in a hospital or healthcare clinic or agency.
Knowledge of:Principles of effective management; medical social casework principles and practices; psychological aspects of physical and emotional disturbances and mental deficiencies; characteristics of emotional and mental disorders including their effect on the individual in the community; mental health local community resources and community support systems; laws, regulations and policies standards of Joint Commission, federal and state regulatory agencies; techniques used in providing casework consultation to staff.
Ability to:Plan, organize and direct the social services of a hospital or health system; interpret regulatory agency policies and guidelines; organize County and community resources and contract providers to service and community and achieve program goals; define problems, develop and implement solutions; establish and maintain effective working relationships with other agencies, community organizations and other hospital or health system divisions; prepare clear and concise reports.
Other Requirements
License: Possession of a valid license to practice as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, or Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor issued by the California State Board of Behavioral Sciences.
License : Possession of a valid California Driver's License may be required for this position.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Reasonable Accommodations The County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). If you are a qualified individual and need a reasonable accommodation to take this exam, contact the recruiter before taking the exam. For additional information and the accommodation form, visit the Disability Access Office web page at: http://dao.rc-hr.com
Veterans' Preference The County has a Veteran's Preference Policy. Upload a copy of your (or your spouse's) Member-4 Form DD-214 indicating dates of service, and a copy of your spouse's letter of disability (if applicable) with your application. For privacy reasons, it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans' preference. See the policy here .
Pre-Employment All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of both a pre-employment physical exam, including a drug/alcohol test, and a criminal background investigation, which involves fingerprinting. (A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the applicant from County employment).
Probationary Period As an Approved Local Merit System, all County of Riverside employees, except those serving "At Will," are subject to the probationary period provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding, County Resolution, or Salary Ordinance. Temporary and Per Diem employees serve at the pleasure of the agency/department head.
What's Next?This recruitment is open to current internal RUHS employees only. The Riverside University Health System includes Detention, Medical Center and Community Health Center employees along with employees from Public and Behavioral Health.
Application Period
BASED ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED, THIS POSTING MAY CLOSE WITHOUT NOTICE.
Applications will be reviewed in the order of when it was received
Applications received prior to the closing date will be considered based on the information submitted. Changes or alterations cannot be accepted. All applicants must submit a complete application by the closing date of this recruitment. No late applications will be permitted.
Include relevant work experience details on your resume and/or application.
Applicants who fail to provide information demonstrating they possess the position requirements may not be considered further in the application process. A description of job duties directly copied from the job classification or job posting will not be considered.
Upload a copy of any license(s), official/unofficial transcript(s), degrees, and/or related employment documents to your NeoGov account. If your education was completed outside of the United States, you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services ( NACES ) or Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. ( AICE ).
For questions regarding this recruitment contact the recruiter, Jeremy Holforty :jholfort@rivco.org/ 951-955-5558.
GENERAL APPLICATION INFORMATION:
Please read and follow any special application instructions on this posting. Click the 'Apply' link located on this page to submit your application. For instructions on the application process, examinations, Veteran's preference, pre-employment accommodation or other employment questions, please refer to our web site, www.rc-hr.com . A pre-employment physical examination and background check may be required.
MEDICAL/DENTAL INSURANCE: A Flexible Benefit Credit is provided on a monthly basis as governed by the Management Resolution or applicable bargaining unit. Vision coverage is provided through Vision Service Plan (VSP) at no cost to employee or eligible dependents.
Note: Employees on assignment through the Temporary Assignment Program (TAP) receive different benefits. See the list here.
MISCELLANEOUS RETIREMENT: County of Riverside has three retirement Tiers through the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS).
- Tier I (Classic Member - Formula 3% @ 60): Applicable to current and former County of Riverside local miscellaneous employees hired prior to 08/24/2012 and did not withdraw CalPERS contributions. The employee contribution is eight (8%) percent.
- Tier II (Classic Member - Formula 2% @ 60): Applicable to local miscellaneous employees 1) hired after 08/23/2012 through 12/31/2012; 2) Previously employed with another CalPERS contracting public agency or a reciprocal retirement system, with a break in service of less than six months between the separation date with the previous employer and the appointment date with the County of Riverside. The employee contribution is seven (7%) percent.
- Tier III (PEPRA New Member - Formula 2% @ 62): Applicable to CalPERS local miscellaneous new members hired on or after the implementation of the Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA) which took effect January 1, 2013.As of July 1, 2020, the employee contribution is 7.25% and subject to change annually.
A new member is defined as any of the following:
CalPERS refers to all members that do not fit within the definition of a new member as "classic members".
Contribution rates are subject to change based on the County of Riverside annual actuarial valuation.
Note:
This summary is for general information purposes only. Additional questions regarding retirement formulas can be sent to retirement@rivco.org or by calling the Benefits Information Line at (951) 955-4981,
Option 2.
If you have prior service credit with another CalPERS agency or within agencies, please contact CalPERS at (888) 225-7377 to determine which retirement tier would be applicable to you. CalPERS is governed by the Public Employees' Retirement Law. The Retirement Law is complex and subject to change. If there's any conflict between this summary and the law, the law will prevail over this summary.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION: Voluntary employee contribution with a choice between two 457 deferred compensation plan options.
401(a) MONEY PURCHASE PLAN: County contribution of $50 per pay period towards choice between two 401(a) plan providers.
ANNUAL LEAVE (Bi-Weekly Accrual):
0 < 36 months = 8.92 Hours
36 to <108>108 or more months = 12.00 Hours
Maximum Annual Leave accumulation is 1,800 hours. Employee may receive pay in lieu of up to 80 hours per calendar year. Agency/Department Head may approve an additional 80 hours.
-Annual Leave for Unrepresented Management Attorneys:
Maximum Annual Leave accumulation is 2,000 hours. Refer to Article 22 of the Management Resolution for a list of job classifications included.
HOLIDAYS: Normally 12 paid holidays per year.
BEREAVEMENT LEAVE: 5 days (3 days are County paid; 2 days can be taken through use of accrued leave balances).
BASIC LIFE INSURANCE: $50,000 of term life coverage. Premiums are paid by the County. Additional Supplemental Life plan is available for employee purchase.
LONG-TERM DISABILITY (LTD): Benefit pays 66.67% of earnings to a maximum of $10,000 per month; 30-day waiting period; pays to age 65. Benefit can be coordinated with other available leave balances to provide up to 100% of pay.
POST RETIREMENT MEDICAL CONTRIBUTION: A monthly contribution is made by the County towards retiree health insurance offered through the County as governed by the Management Resolution or applicable bargaining unit.
OTHER: There may be other benefit provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding, Management Resolution, or Salary Ordinance. Please contact the recruiter listed on the job posting directly for more information..
