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Supplemental Questionnaire

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Senior Social Worker - Supplemental Questionnaire

The supplemental questions are designed specifically for this recruitment. Applications received without the required supplemental information will be screened out of the selection process. Employment experiences referred to in your response must also be included in the Employment History section of the application. 

NOTE: Please answer the question(s) below as completely and thoroughly as possible, as your answer(s) may be used to assess your qualifications for movement to the next step in the recruitment process.


1.

Do you possess a Master's in Social Work?

Yes No
2.

Are you, or have you been, a Title IV - E student?

Yes No
3.

If you are currently enrolled in a 2 year Social Work Master's program and will meet the minimum qualifications upon graduation, please tell us the school you are attending and your anticipated graduation date.

4.

How much experience, if any, do you have conducting investigations of suspected abuse?

None
Less than 6 months
6.1 - 12 months
12.1 - 18 months
18.1 - 24 months
24.1 - 36 months
36+ months
5.

How much experience, if any, do you have assessing risk and safety of individuals and/or families?

None
Less than 6 months
6.1 - 12 months
12.1 - 18 months
18.1 - 24 months
24.1 - 36 months
36+ months
6.

How much experience, if any, do you have in court reporting or court related duties?

None
Less than 6 months
6.1 - 12 months
12.1 - 18 months
18.1 - 24 months
24.1 - 36 months
36+ months
7.

How much experience, if any, do you have working with involuntary clients?

None
Less than 6 months
6.1 - 12 months
12.1 - 18 months
18.1 - 24 months
24.1 - 36 months
36+ months
8.

How much experience, if any, do you have handling high risk situations?

None
Less than 6 months
6.1 - 12 months
12.1 - 18 months
18.1 - 24 months
24.1 - 36 months
36+ months
9.

Describe your experience assessing risk and safety of individuals and/or families. Please provide specific detail about your considerations when assessing risk and safety, what steps you take to uncover safety concerns and what tools you use to guide your work. 

10.

Describe your experience working with clients, caregivers, and families with language or cultural needs, community partners, and if applicable, the Court system.

11.

Mark the program area(s) of specialization for which you would like to be considered for as a Senior Social Worker. Note: Selective certification to positions may be based on the preference(s) you have indicated below along with the working knowledge and abilities you have demonstrated on your application and supplemental questionnaire.

Family and Children's Protective Services/Public Child Welfare
Adult Protective Services