Social workers make communities better. They help protect children, youth, and the elderly from abuse. They connect people suffering from substance abuse and mental illness to services. They link people challenged by homelessness, poverty and lack of healthcare to housing, benefits and employment. They help severely disabled individuals live in the least restrictive environment possible.
March is National Social Work Month, and Sacramento County joins the National Association of Social Work (NASW) in celebrating this great profession and in sharing this year’s motto, “The Time is Right for Social Work.”
The goal of Social Work Month is to inform the public, policymakers and legislators about the way social workers meet people where they are every day and help them live to their fullest potential.
DCFAS social workers link individuals and families to services that promote the safety, health and well-being of community members across all ages. Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, they continued to provide in-person visits, working on the frontlines along with doctors, nurses, law enforcement and other essential employees.
At DHA, social workers help families who are experiencing homelessness, domestic violence and other family crises. They help clients learn job-seeking skills. A team of social workers specializes in helping clients navigate the challenging disability benefits process. DHA also has a social worker in the General Assistance Program making referrals to service agencies.
In addition to these efforts, DHA also has social workers assigned to the Homeless Outreach and Encampment Teams working with Sacramentans experiencing homelessness to navigate public benefits and shelter/housing options.
“Our DCFAS social workers are everyday heroes and I feel privileged to be a part of this team,” said Michelle Callejas, Director of the Department of Children, Family and Adult Services.
”The social workers in DHA work tirelessly to help those in the greatest need of services become self-sufficient and independent. It is because of their efforts and the efforts of those they work with across department and jurisdictional lines that Sacramentans can thrive and be safe,” said Ethan Dye, Director of Human Assistance.
Social work is one of the fastest-growing professions in the United States, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. At the same time, Sacramento County has an ongoing need for social workers to help the community’s most vulnerable residents. The
Human Services Social Worker and
Human Services Social Worker (with Master’s Degree) positions are on continuous file, meaning the County is always accepting applications. If you’re interested in applying, visit
saccountyjobs.net.
