Human Services Case Worker

Job Description:

Human Services Case Worker

Description

Introduction

This position is for the Vista Del Camino Community Action Program (CAP) case worker. Vista Del Camino is the designated Community Action Program for the City of Scottsdale. Case Workers assigned to Vista Del Camino's CAP provides direct social services to clients for financial assistance with various funding sources.

Anticipated starting salary for this position may be up to mid-point depending on candidate's experience and internal equity. The full salary range is listed above and mid-point for this position is $76,169.60/annually.

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience

• A Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Psychology or closely related field from an accredited educational institution.
• Two years' work experience in Social Work, clinical counseling or closely related field.
• Any equivalent combination of education and/or job-related experience that meets the minimum qualifications may be substituted.

Licensing, Certifications and Other Requirements

• Arizona Department of Public Safety (DPS) Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card is required within 60 days of hire date or promotion.
• Every person employed by the City of Scottsdale shall reside in the State of Arizona during his or her active employment by the City, regardless of whether the employee is approved to remote work.

Essential Functions

Performs duties and responsibilities commensurate with assigned functional area which may include, but are not limited to, any combination of the following:

• Maintains client confidentiality with regards to client interactions and client records.
• Provides assistance in identifying necessary resources and refers to local social service agencies as needed.
• Provides supportive guidance and collaboration to other city department staff members.
• Maintains up-to-date, detailed client records and statistics.
• Provides direct social service assistance to clients including food, clothing and holiday assistance.
• Provides various direct social services within a Community Action Program (CAP) for citizens in need of assistance including information and referral, financial education, financial coaching, and employment opportunity.

Work Environment/Physical Demands

• Most work is performed in a normal City office environment.
• Lift and carry office materials, food boxes, donated items, tables and chairs up to 50 pounds.
• Operate a variety of standard office equipment including a computer, telephone, copy and fax machine requiring continuous and repetitive arm, hand, and eye movement.
• Travel to/from meetings and various City locations.
• Work evening and weekend hours as needed.

Benefits Highlights:
The City of Scottsdale offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• 12 Paid Holidays, which includes 1 Floating Holiday
• Vacation Accrual; starts at 10.3 hours/month
• Sick Leave Accrual; 8 hours/month
• Medical (which includes behavioral health coverage), Dental and Vision Benefits
• City Paid Basic Life Insurance (equal to one times employee annual salary); option of Supplemental Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement; $2,500/year
• Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Defined benefit plan with mandatory employer and employee contributions currently at 12.27% which includes a Long-Term Disability benefit
• Supplemental Retirement Plans through Nationwide; 457
• Pet Insurance
• Bilingual pay compensation

Please visit the Human Resources and Benefits Information page for more information.

Selection Process:
The application and supplemental questions are an integral part of the selection process and must be completed in full in order for you to be considered as a candidate. Please complete each section and answer all questions as thoroughly as possible. DO NOT state "See Resume" in lieu of answering. Unanswered questions, incomplete responses, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process.
Applicants whose education, training and experience most closely meet the needs of the position may be invited to participate in a selection process that may include a panel interview. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening that may include:

• Fingerprinting search of the national FBI Database
• Criminal Background screening
• Drug Screen

The City of Scottsdale reserves the right to change this process at any time, potentially without advance notice.

PLEASE NOTE: Years of experience are based on a work schedule of 2,080 hours per year for full-time positions and 1,040 hours per year for part-time positions, and while work experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis, depending upon the job classification, education may not be substituted for work experience.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: It is the policy of the city to provide employment opportunities to all persons based solely on ability, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or disability.
When advised, reasonable accommodations will be made in order for an "otherwise qualified applicant" with a disability to participate in any phase of the recruitment process. Please contact Human Resources to request an accommodation. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting HR Receptionist at (480) 312-2491. Requests should be made 24 hours in advance or as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation. For TTY users, the Arizona Relay Service (1-800-367-8939) may contact HR Receptionist at (480) 312-2491. This position description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the position change.
Closing Date/Time: 1/1/2025 11:59 PM Arizona

Salary:

$64,833.60 - $87,568.00 Annually