Elder and Dependent Adult Protection Team (EDAPT) Social Worker III (Open & Promotional)
Apply NowCompany: County of San Mateo, CA
Location: San Mateo, CA 94403
Description:
Salary : $97,531.20 - $121,888.00 Annually
Location : County of San Mateo, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: G096CF
Department: Aging and Disability Services
Opening Date: 04/21/2025
Closing Date: 5/5/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
Bargaining Unit: 08
Description
San Mateo County Health's Aging and Disability Services Division is seeking an Elder and Dependent Adult Protection Team (EDAPT) Social Worker III.The current vacancy is a regular, full-time vacancy.
EDAPT is an initiative focused on identifying, addressing and preventing the financial abuse of elder and dependent adult residents of San Mateo County through an integrated, coordinated team approach. EDAPT is a joint initiative of Adult Protective Services and the District Attorney's office, drawing on internal and external resources to facilitate an efficient and effective response to abuse, and training for law enforcement and outreach to the public.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICSThe EDAPT Social Worker III willwork under general supervision and provide highly skilled, intensive, investigational, and preventative casework services to elders and dependent adults at risk of abuse, with a special focus on the prevention financial abuse and providing casework consultation and collaboration within the department and to outside agencies. This is the advanced journey level in the social worker series. Incumbents of positions at this level work with minimal supervision and are expected to have acquired the high degree of diagnostic, assessment, clinical and treatment skills required to perform intensive counseling, social work, case management and preventative services in a variety of complex casework areas.
Incumbent will report to the Adult Protection Services Supervisor of Aging and Disability Services.
Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:
The ideal candidate will be able to develop and maintain collaborative partnerships with a variety of organizations; have strong assessment, oral and written communication skills; and have familiarity with Adult Protective Services (APS), law enforcement, Victim Services, and the criminal court system.
NOTE: The eligible list generated from this recruitment may be used to fill future extra-help, term, unclassified, and regular classified vacancies.
Qualifications
Knowledge of:
Application/Examination
Open & Promotional. Anyone may apply. Current County of San Mateo and County of San Mateo Superior Court of California employees with at least six months (1040 hours) of continuous service in a classified regular, probationary, extra-help/limited term positions prior to the final filing date will receive five points added to their final passing score on this examination.
The examination process will consist of an application screening (pass/fail) based on the candidates' application and responses to the supplemental questions. Candidates who pass the application screening will be invited to a panel interview (weight: 100%). Depending on the number of applicants, an application appraisal of education and experience may be used in place of other examinations or further evaluation of work experience may be conducted to group applicants by level of qualification. All applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. All examinations will be given in San Mateo County, California and applicants must participate at their own expense.
IMPORTANT: Applications for this position will only be accepted online. If you are currently on the County's website, you may click the"Apply" button. If you are not on the County's website, please go to https://jobs.smcgov.org to apply. A supplemental application form must be submitted in addition to our regular employment application form.Responses to the supplemental questions must be submitted in addition to our regular employment application form. A resume will not be accepted as a substitute for the required employment application and supplemental questionnaire.
TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE
Final Filing Date: Monday, May 5, 2025, 11:59 PM PST
Application Screening: Week of May 5, 2025
Civil Service Panel Interview: Week of May 19, 2025
About the CountySan 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 in order 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.
San Mateo County is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion at all levels.
Analyst: Debbie Kong (04212025) - (Social Worker III - G096)
Please visit for a complete listing of all benefits for this classification.
Benefits are offered to eligible employees of the County of San Mateo. All benefits are subject to change.
As an additional benefit, the County offers extensive training and development programs designed to improve skills and enhance career opportunities. Most programs are offered on County time at no cost to you.
County employees are also covered by the federal Social Security system and earn benefits for retirement based on salary and time worked.
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IMPORTANT: Applicants for this position are required to submit responses to the supplemental questions below. Your responses will provide detailed information about your background and experience related to this position. This information will weigh heavily in the application screening by the subject matter experts and will also be used in the selection process. Answer the questions completely, paying attention to the multi-parts of the questions. While being thorough and detailed, also be concise. Your strategic use of language as well as neatness, clarity of expression, attention to detail, proper use of grammar and the ability to follow instructions will be considered in the evaluation process. A resume will not be accepted as a substitute for your responses.
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This position requires possession of a valid California class C driver license or equivalent. Provide the following: 1) driver license number and 2) expiration date.
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Social Worker III requires satisfactory completion of 36 semester units of social welfare and/or appropriate behavioral science courses.List the following for the education that qualifies you for the position: 1) the course ID for classes completed; 2) course title; and 3) the units received for each.Be prepared to provide transcripts at the interview.NOTE: APPLICATIONS THAT DON'T CLEARLY INDICATE THE REQUIRED EDUCATION WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
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Social Worker III requires three years of case management experience comparable to a Social Worker II OR an MSW degree AND two years of experience performing duties comparable to Social Worker II or higher in San Mateo County.List the following for the experience that qualifies you for the position: 1) your exact title;2) job duties; 3) length of experience in months; and4) employer.Detailed information should be found in the "Work History" section of your application.NOTE: APPLICATIONS THAT DON'T CLEARLY INDICATE THE REQUIRED EXPERIENCE WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
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Describe in detail a situation that demonstrates your comprehensive assessment skills and your ability to develop care plans, specifically in a protective services capacity. Include a) your role; b) the situation; c) your assessment; and d) the care plan. Be specific.
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Describe in detail a case that demonstrates your experience working with a multi-disciplinary team, from a variety of programs, when providing care and services for your client. Include a) your role; b) the client; c) the members of the multi-disciplinary team; and d) the outcome. Be specific.
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Location : County of San Mateo, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: G096CF
Department: Aging and Disability Services
Opening Date: 04/21/2025
Closing Date: 5/5/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
Bargaining Unit: 08
Description
San Mateo County Health's Aging and Disability Services Division is seeking an Elder and Dependent Adult Protection Team (EDAPT) Social Worker III.The current vacancy is a regular, full-time vacancy.
EDAPT is an initiative focused on identifying, addressing and preventing the financial abuse of elder and dependent adult residents of San Mateo County through an integrated, coordinated team approach. EDAPT is a joint initiative of Adult Protective Services and the District Attorney's office, drawing on internal and external resources to facilitate an efficient and effective response to abuse, and training for law enforcement and outreach to the public.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICSThe EDAPT Social Worker III willwork under general supervision and provide highly skilled, intensive, investigational, and preventative casework services to elders and dependent adults at risk of abuse, with a special focus on the prevention financial abuse and providing casework consultation and collaboration within the department and to outside agencies. This is the advanced journey level in the social worker series. Incumbents of positions at this level work with minimal supervision and are expected to have acquired the high degree of diagnostic, assessment, clinical and treatment skills required to perform intensive counseling, social work, case management and preventative services in a variety of complex casework areas.
Incumbent will report to the Adult Protection Services Supervisor of Aging and Disability Services.
Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Provide intensive, highly skilled casework and adult protection services with elders, dependent adults, and their relatives.
- Interview elders or dependent adults and evaluate problems presented.
- Complete comprehensive assessments.
- Prepare and implement comprehensive treatment or care plans.
- Participate in Multidisciplinary Team Meetings (MDT's).
- Driving throughout San Mateo County to investigate financial abuse.
- Consult, maintain an effective working relationship and collaborate with other divisions of the department, law enforcement, criminal court system, Victim Services, public and private agencies and community agencies in carrying out treatment plans.
- Prepare social histories with emphasis upon psycho-social factors affecting seniors or dependent adults.
- Provide assessment, investigational, advocacy, therapeutic and/or protective services to elders and dependent adults.
- Interpret programs and consult with individuals and various community groups to provide a better understanding of social aspects of environmental, emotional and physical problems and appropriate methods of alleviating them.
- Interpret the rules, regulations and policies of Adult Protective Services (APS) and the protocols of EDAPT to clients and stakeholders.
- Prepare and maintain casework records, reports, and relevant correspondence.
- Perform related duties as assigned.
The ideal candidate will be able to develop and maintain collaborative partnerships with a variety of organizations; have strong assessment, oral and written communication skills; and have familiarity with Adult Protective Services (APS), law enforcement, Victim Services, and the criminal court system.
NOTE: The eligible list generated from this recruitment may be used to fill future extra-help, term, unclassified, and regular classified vacancies.
Qualifications
Knowledge of:
- Theories of human behavior and their practical applications.
- Psycho-social, medical, and economic interrelationships that result in individual and social abnormalities.
- Philosophy and function of social work systems.
- Appropriate utilization of a variety of social resources.
- Laws, rules and regulations governing the operation of social work agencies, specifically those relating to the specific areas of assignment.
- Formulating, developing and implementing treatment plans.
- Working effectively with persons differing in value systems, ethnicity, cultural backgrounds and psychopathologies.
- Working with a variety of social resources to plan and coordinate services to individual clients.
- Acting as a consultant and trainer to other social service staff.
- Preparing clear and concise reports.
- California class C driver license or equivalent.
- Satisfactory completion of 36 semester units of Social Welfare and/or appropriate behavioral science courses.
- Three years' experience performing duties comparable to those of a Social Worker II or higher in San Mateo County.
Application/Examination
Open & Promotional. Anyone may apply. Current County of San Mateo and County of San Mateo Superior Court of California employees with at least six months (1040 hours) of continuous service in a classified regular, probationary, extra-help/limited term positions prior to the final filing date will receive five points added to their final passing score on this examination.
The examination process will consist of an application screening (pass/fail) based on the candidates' application and responses to the supplemental questions. Candidates who pass the application screening will be invited to a panel interview (weight: 100%). Depending on the number of applicants, an application appraisal of education and experience may be used in place of other examinations or further evaluation of work experience may be conducted to group applicants by level of qualification. All applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. All examinations will be given in San Mateo County, California and applicants must participate at their own expense.
IMPORTANT: Applications for this position will only be accepted online. If you are currently on the County's website, you may click the"Apply" button. If you are not on the County's website, please go to https://jobs.smcgov.org to apply. A supplemental application form must be submitted in addition to our regular employment application form.Responses to the supplemental questions must be submitted in addition to our regular employment application form. A resume will not be accepted as a substitute for the required employment application and supplemental questionnaire.
TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE
Final Filing Date: Monday, May 5, 2025, 11:59 PM PST
Application Screening: Week of May 5, 2025
Civil Service Panel Interview: Week of May 19, 2025
About the CountySan 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 in order 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.
San Mateo County is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion at all levels.
Analyst: Debbie Kong (04212025) - (Social Worker III - G096)
Please visit for a complete listing of all benefits for this classification.
Benefits are offered to eligible employees of the County of San Mateo. All benefits are subject to change.
As an additional benefit, the County offers extensive training and development programs designed to improve skills and enhance career opportunities. Most programs are offered on County time at no cost to you.
County employees are also covered by the federal Social Security system and earn benefits for retirement based on salary and time worked.
01
IMPORTANT: Applicants for this position are required to submit responses to the supplemental questions below. Your responses will provide detailed information about your background and experience related to this position. This information will weigh heavily in the application screening by the subject matter experts and will also be used in the selection process. Answer the questions completely, paying attention to the multi-parts of the questions. While being thorough and detailed, also be concise. Your strategic use of language as well as neatness, clarity of expression, attention to detail, proper use of grammar and the ability to follow instructions will be considered in the evaluation process. A resume will not be accepted as a substitute for your responses.
- Proceed to supplemental questions.
02
This position requires possession of a valid California class C driver license or equivalent. Provide the following: 1) driver license number and 2) expiration date.
03
Social Worker III requires satisfactory completion of 36 semester units of social welfare and/or appropriate behavioral science courses.List the following for the education that qualifies you for the position: 1) the course ID for classes completed; 2) course title; and 3) the units received for each.Be prepared to provide transcripts at the interview.NOTE: APPLICATIONS THAT DON'T CLEARLY INDICATE THE REQUIRED EDUCATION WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
04
Social Worker III requires three years of case management experience comparable to a Social Worker II OR an MSW degree AND two years of experience performing duties comparable to Social Worker II or higher in San Mateo County.List the following for the experience that qualifies you for the position: 1) your exact title;2) job duties; 3) length of experience in months; and4) employer.Detailed information should be found in the "Work History" section of your application.NOTE: APPLICATIONS THAT DON'T CLEARLY INDICATE THE REQUIRED EXPERIENCE WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
05
Describe in detail a situation that demonstrates your comprehensive assessment skills and your ability to develop care plans, specifically in a protective services capacity. Include a) your role; b) the situation; c) your assessment; and d) the care plan. Be specific.
06
Describe in detail a case that demonstrates your experience working with a multi-disciplinary team, from a variety of programs, when providing care and services for your client. Include a) your role; b) the client; c) the members of the multi-disciplinary team; and d) the outcome. Be specific.
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