Job Details

Salary: See Position Description
Location : Carson City, NV
Job Type: FULL-TIME
Job Number: 673_11/2025
Department: Health & Human Services
Opening Date: 11/14/2025
Closing Date: Continuous

Description
This is a full-time, FLSA non-exempt position with Carson City Health & Human Services, located in Carson City, NV. Under general supervision, performs routine to complex professional level casework in various social services programs.

Salary Ranges:Employer-Paid PERS Retirement: $33.6210 - $47.0694 hourly / $69,931.68 - $97,904.30 annually

Employee/Employer-Paid PERS Retirement: $40.5599 - $56.7839 hourly / $84,364.54 - $118,110.46 annually

This is a grant-funded position. This position will continue as long as funding supports it. Should the funding end and not be supported by other funds, the position would be eliminated and your employment with the City would end.
To learn more about the Nevada Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS), .
This position is covered by the Carson City Employees Association. The current collective bargaining agreement outlines the generous benefits offered to Carson City employees:

** This recruitment will remain open until recruitment needs are satisfied. Individuals are encouraged to apply immediately, as hiring may occur early in the recruiting process. Recruitment will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received or a hiring decision has been made. **
Please Note: Human Resources determines whether or not you meet the minimum qualifications for the job based on your experience as you describe it on your application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "See Attached Resume" on your application. We do not review resumes, unless specifically stated on the job announcement. Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the "Education and Work Experience" section of the application. Applicants not meeting these requirements will not be considered for employment.
Examples of Duties
This class specification lists the major duties and requirements of the job and is not all-inclusive. Incumbent(s) may be expected to perform job-related duties other than those contained in this document and may be required to have specific job-related knowledge and skills.

• Conducts casework interviews with clients, family members, service providers, and others to obtain information for formulating program/service eligibility and case status.
• Identifies social, economic and physical needs of clients.
• Assesses client's support system, available community resources and other factors to plan, develop, and implement an appropriate case plan.
• Utilizes agency guidelines, state, and federal regulations to determine/confirm eligibility for programs and services.
• Refers clients to appropriate community medical, emotional, economic and social support organizations. Advocates for or assists the client in obtaining such services.
• Provides basic intervention and client and family counseling as required.
• Prepares complete and accurate case notes; writes correspondence, reports, and other written materials; may prepare statistical reports and summaries.
• Explains agency and program rules, regulations and procedures; assists clients in completing required forms and in gathering necessary documentation.
• Confers with other departmental professionals and supervisors regarding cases and scheduling to coordinate activities; participates in in-service training.
• Contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the Division's service to clients by offering suggestions and directing or participating as an active member of a work team.
• Uses standard office equipment, including a computer and specific databases.
• Demonstrates courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with public and staff; acts in a manner that promotes a harmonious and effective workplace environment.

Typical Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Education and Experience:

Master's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in social services, marriage and family therapy, counseling, psychology or a closely related field and license to practice in the State of Nevada as a Social Worker or Marriage and Family Therapist.
REQUIRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATIONS:

• Nevada driver's license.
• Must possess a valid license as a Social Worker in the State of Nevada at time of appointment.

Required Knowledge and Skills

Knowledge of:

• Principles and practices of social work; methods and techniques related to professional social work.
• Basic crisis intervention and counseling techniques.
• Basic community resources and programs available to clients with identified needs; basic laws, codes, and regulations related to the work.
• Standard office practices and procedures, including filing and record keeping principles and practices.
• Business arithmetic.
• Correct business English, including spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
• Computer applications related to the work.
• Techniques for dealing with a variety of individuals from various socioeconomic, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds, in person and over the telephone, often where relations may be confrontational or strained.
• Communicating effectively in oral and written forms.

Skill in:

• Maintaining accurate records and files related to work performed.
• Interpreting, applying and explaining applicable laws, codes, and regulations.
• Preparing clear and concise reports, correspondence and other written materials.
• Making accurate arithmetic calculations.
• Contributing effectively to the accomplishment of team or work unit goals, objectives, and activities.
• Communicating public health issues clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Organizing, planning, and coordinating a variety of programs and activities.
• Educating the public on a variety of health care and social related issues.
• Speaking effectively before large and small groups of all ages.
• Demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with public and staff; acts in a manner that promotes a harmonious and effective workplace environment.
• Using initiative and independent judgment within established procedural guidelines.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED:

Under General Supervision - Incumbents at this level are given assignments and objectives that are governed by specifically outlined work methods and a sequence of steps, which are explained in general terms. The responsibility for achieving the work objectives, however, rests with a superior. Immediate supervision is not consistent, but checks are integrated into work processes and/or reviews are frequent enough to ensure compliance with instructions.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Mobility to work in a typical office setting, use standard office equipment and stamina to sit for extended periods of time; strength to lift and carry up to 20 pounds; vision to read printed materials; and hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the telephone; ability to operate a motor vehicle and safely travel to a variety of offsite locations.

Supplemental Information
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

1. This is a grant funded position. Position is contingent upon grant funding continuing to be renewed and approved.
2. Continued employment is contingent upon all required licenses and certificates being maintained in active status without suspension or revocation.
3. Any City employee may be required to stay at or return to work during emergencies to perform duties specific to this classification or to perform other duties as requested in an assigned response position. This may require working a non-traditional work schedule or working outside normal assigned duties during the incident and/or emergency.
4. Employees may be required to complete Incident Command System training as a condition of continuing employment.
5. New employees are required to submit to a fingerprint-based background investigation which cost the new employee $47.00 and a drug screen which costs $36.50. Employment is contingent upon passing the background and the drug screen.
6. Carson City participates in E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each applicant's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. All candidates who are offered employment with Carson City must complete Section 1 of the Form I-9 along with the required proof of their right to work in the United States and proof of their identity prior to starting employment. Please be prepared to provide required documentation as soon as possible after the job offer is made. For additional information regarding acceptable documents for this purpose, please contact Human Resources at 775.###.#### or go to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services web page at www.uscis.gov.
7. Carson City is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Following is an overview of the benefit package offered to employees in this job classification.
• No Nevada state income tax
• Nevada Public Employees Retirement System contributions based on employee election
• No Social Security
• Medicare deduction of 1.45%
• Eleven paid holidays
• Annual leave
• Sick leave
• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• Worker's Compensation
• Employee assistance plan
• Deferred Compensation (457b) plans available
• Voluntary additional insurance plans available
• Flexible spending (IRS 125) plans available

For additional information, please contact Human Resources at (775) ###-####.
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Describe your experience working with vulnerable populations? Do not answer this question by referring to your resume. The experience obtained should be listed in your educational or work experience.
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Describe your experience supporting and working with persons with behavioral health disabilities? Do not answer this question by referring to your resume. The experience obtained should be listed in your educational or work experience
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Describe your experience working with persons not stably housed? Do not answer this question by referring to your resume. The experience obtained should be listed in your educational or work experience.
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A person experiencing homelessness comes into your office. You are conducting an intake assessment with them. They do not have identification, have lost their SNAP benefits, and does not have Medicaid. What are your next two questions? What would an initial case plan that you develop include?
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Although the medical and recreational use of marijuana is lawful in Nevada, state law allows the City to prohibit the use of marijuana in the workplace and does not require the City to modify the job or working conditions of a person who engages in the medical use of marijuana if the job or working conditions are based upon the reasonable business purposes of the City. An employee who engages in the recreational use of marijuana and through a laboratory test is positive for the use of marijuana will be terminated. An employee who uses medical marijuana or products that contain derivatives such as THC may be terminated. Are you able to comply with this policy?

• Yes
• No

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