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Merced County, CA

Social Services Program Worker

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A Case Worker is employed by a government agency, non-profit organization, or other social services group to take on the cause of individuals and provide them with advocacy, information, and other services.

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Social Services Program Worker Merced County, CA
  • 3.7 Merced, CA Job Details Full-time $47,216.00
  • $57,449.
60 a year 13 hours ago Benefits Health savings account 457(b) AD&D insurance Paid holidays Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Employee assistance program Vision insurance Life insurance
Qualifications Mid-level Full Job Description Examples of Duties Application Deadline:
8/3/2026 11:59 PM Pacific Recruitments that note continuous under the closing date are subject to close at any time. Applications will not be accepted after a continuous recruitment is closed. To be considered for this position you must use a Merit System application or apply online at: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/MSS/ To view the job description, please click here: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mss/jobs/5402602/social-services-program-worker
HOLIDAYS & LEAVES VACATION 10
days the first 5 years of continuous employment (limited to a maximum of 160 hours), 15 days in the second 5 years of continuous employment (limited to a maximum of 240 hours), and 20 days after 10 years of continuous employment (limited to a maximum of 320 hours).
SICK LEAVE 0.0625
hours sick leave for each paid regularly scheduled work hour. 16 days (130 hours per year) with unlimited accumulation. Optional annual buy back of a portion of accumulated sick leave hours upon meeting certain criteria.
HOLIDAYS
Twelve paid holidays annually plus two optional holidays.
BEREAVEMENT LEAVE
Five (5) regularly scheduled workdays.
INSURANCE HEALTH INSURANCE
Medical Insurance
  • Merced County offers multiple Medical Plans and contributes towards employee and dependent premiums. Anthem 500 EPO Anthem 1500 EPO Anthem HDHP (High Deductible Medical Plan) with Health Savings Account (HSA) Anthem HDHP (High Deductible Medical Plan) without Health Savings Account (HSA) Dental Insurance
  • Delta Dental County pays 100% of the premium for employees and 50% for dependent(s) Vision Insurance
  • VSP County pays 100% of the premium for employees and 50% for dependent(s)
DISABILITY INSURANCE
State Disability Insurance (SDI) Merced County non-management employees are enrolled in the State Disability Insurance Program (SDI). Premiums for this insurance are paid by the employee. This insurance is administered solely by the State, who determines eligibility and payments. Benefit amounts are based on the quarter with the highest wages earned within the base period.
LIFE INSURANCE
County-paid Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance Represented Employees $10,000 Voluntary Term and Whole Life Insurance are available
  • premium paid by employee
RETIREMENT DEFERRED COMPENSATION
The County offers a 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan. Employees choose their investment funds and can make pre-tax or post-tax contributions to the plan up to the maximum allowable.
MERCED COUNTY EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT ASSOCIATION
The retirement plan is a defined benefit plan administered pursuant to the County Employees Retirement Law of 1937 and other provisions of the California Government Code. MCERA members also pay into Social Security. The applicable benefit formula is dependent upon your hire date with an MCERA employer; your pension amount will be determined by your age, years of service and final compensation amount.
EXTRA HELP EMPLOYEES DO NOT QUALIFY FOR COUNTY BENEFITS. EMPLOYEE PROGRAMS EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
(EAP) Anthem EAP services provide up to five face-to-face counseling sessions per incident and provides a toll-free "800" hotline available 24/7 for emergencies and crisis intervention. EAP services include counseling services, legal services, financial services and work-life resource services.
EMPLOYEE
TICKETS, COUPONS, and
DISCOUNTS
The County of Merced has partnered with Employee Savings Tickets to provide discounted coupons and tickets for all county employees to attractions throughout the state and out-of-state. The discounts and coupons are available for shopping, movies, sporting events, theme parks, zoos and aquariums and much more.
THIS BULLETIN IS NOT A CONTRACT AND DOES NOT CREATE CONTRACTUAL OR LEGAL RIGHTS ON BEHALF OF ANY EMPLOYEE. THIS BULLETIN IS SUBJECT OF BEING SUPPLEMENTED, MODIFIED, WITHDRAWN OR OTHERWISE CHANGED PENDING LABOR AGREEMENTS AND/OR AT THE DISCRETION OF THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER OR AS THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS DEEM NECESSARY.
For answers to specific questions regarding employee benefits, please call Human Resources at 209.385.7356.