In-Home Supportive Services Social Worker I / II / III - ADS - Unclassified / Limited-Term

Salary : $78,769.60 - $116,084.80 Annually

Location : County of San Mateo, CA

Job Type : Full-Time

Job Number : POSTING ONLY (B106)

Department : Aging and Disability Services

Opening Date : 10 / 15 / 2025

Bargaining Unit : 08

Description

San Mateo County Health's Aging and Disability Services Division is seeking qualified individuals for the unclassified and limited-term positions of In-Home Supportive Services Social Worker I / II / III Social Workers provide a wide variety of welfare services in such areas as information and referral, protective services, out-of-home services, health related services, chore services, and other welfare services within the Health and the Human Services Agency.

Currently, there are three limited-term vacancies and an unclassified vacancy in the In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) Program. The program provides in-home care for persons who cannot safely remain in their own home without such assistance. The recipients of IHSS are aged, blind and / or disabled and eligible for Medi-Cal. Disabled and / or blind minor children may also be eligible for IHSS. The Social Worker will make a home visit to determine eligibility for the program and to conduct an assessment to determine a range of service hours for particular tasks. The IHSS recipient or guardian is the IHSS employer and is responsible for hiring and supervising a provider for the care they receive. The Social Worker will travel throughout the County to conduct home visits, attend meetings and perform other duties of the position. The Social Worker will work in the San Mateo, CA Aging and Disability Services Office.

This IHSS Social Worker will conduct intake and / or on-going activities for IHSS recipients. Some of those activities include :

• Conduct initial IHSS assessments using a detailed State assessment tool.
• Complete necessary documents, paperwork, and work within different information technology systems.
• Conduct annual reassessments.
• Educate, support, and perform administrative duties for IHSS recipients and care providers to understand / comply with program regulations.
• Provide education, outreach, and community resources information.
• Participate in quality improvement efforts.
• Collaborate with quality assurance and program integrity to ensure proper adherence to regulations.
• Prepare for and attend Fair Hearings.
• Engage in interdisciplinary team meetings or other activities to support San Mateo County's vision for integrated services.
• Maintain oversight of case management needs for a caseload focused on serving IHSS recipients who aged, blind, and / or disabled, including minors.
• Collaborate and facilitate service with care providers and other partner agencies.

The ideal candidate will possess the following :

For information on the In-Home Supportive Services Program please visit :

SALARY :

Social Worker I : $7,162.13- $8,008.00 / month

Social Worker II : $7,236.67- $9,048.00 / month

Social Worker III : $8,533.20- $10,665.20 / month

Social Workers provide highly skilled, intensive casework services to individuals and their families and provide casework consultation within the department and to outside agencies. Incumbents of positions at this level work with minimal supervision and are expected to have acquired the high degree of assessment skills required to perform care coordination and referral tasks in complex casework areas. Lead supervisory responsibilities may be assigned as circumstances dictate.

NOTE : This is an unclassified position. Unclassified positions are at-will for a limited duration, typically associated with grant or other special funding. These positions are not covered by San Mateo County Civil Service Rules; and there is no formal probation period. The following are the same for classified and unclassified positions : salary, increases and other forms of compensation; accrual of sick leave, vacation, overtime, holiday and leaves of absence; health, dental, vision, long and short term disability, and retirement.

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.

Qualifications

Licensure / Certification :

Education :

Experience :

Social Worker I

Knowledge of :

Skill / Ability to :

Social Worker II

Knowledge of :

Skill / Ability to :

Social Worker III

Knowledge of :

Skill / Ability to :

Application / Examination

If you are interested in being considered for this unclassified position, the following materials must be electronically submitted in a Word or PDF format :

Supplemental Questions :

List the following for the education that qualifies you :

2) Course title; and

3) The "semester" units received for each.

NOTE : APPLICATIONS THAT DON'T CLEARLY INDICATE THE REQUIRED EDUCATION WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

3) Length of experience in months; and

4) Employer.

NOTE : APPLICATIONS THAT DON'T CLEARLY INDICATE THE REQUIRED EXPERIENCE / EDUCATION WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

Please include the words "In-Home Supportive Services Social Worker I / II / III - Aging and Disability Services - Unclassified / Limited-Term " in the subject line of the email submission. Please submit the required materials electronically via email to :

Charlene Yabut, Health Services Manager I

cyabut@smcgov.org

Application materials will be reviewed as they are received, and well-qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview.

Apply immediately. Resumés will be accepted until the position is filled. This posting is open on a continuous basis and selection may be made at any time within the process.

NOTE : Application materials are only accepted via e-mail. Materials sent via regular mail and / or fax will not be accepted. Submittals that do not include all required elements (cover letter with responses to supplemental questions and a resume) 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 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.

The County of San Mateo is an equal opportunity employer. We seek to hire, support, and retain employees who reflect our diverse community.

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.