Senior Social Worker III - Protecting Families & Communities

Careers In Government, Inc.; Fairfield (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Solano County is seeking Social Worker III for multiple divisions including Child Welfare Services, Older & Disabled Adult Services, Employment & Eligibility Services, and Probation. The role involves complex casework, investigations, and service planning for vulnerable populations and may require travel across state lines and evenings or weekends.

Eligible lists may fill various full-time or part-time positions.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience equivalent to Social Worker II in Solano County.
• Bachelor’s degree with substantial coursework in social welfare or related fields and three years of professional social work experience.
• MSW or related master’s degree with supervised fieldwork and two years of social work experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide casework duties involving legally mandated matters affecting children in Child Welfare Services.
• Investigate abuse, determine validity, and create service plans to promote safety for vulnerable adults and children.
• Assist clients in homeless services with housing resources and guidance through complex housing systems.

Education

Two years of experience equivalent to Social Worker II in Solano County

Bachelor’s degree in social welfare, sociology, psychology, counseling, gerontology, or related behavioral science; 30 semester units; AND three years of professional social work experience

Master’s degree in Social Services (MSW) or related counseling degree + two years of social work experience; eligible for fieldwork/internship option

Job description

Solano County is seeking Social Worker III for multiple divisions including Child Welfare Services, Older & Disabled Adult Services, Employment & Eligibility Services, and Probation. The role involves complex casework, investigations, and service planning for vulnerable populations and may require travel across state lines and evenings or weekends.

Eligible lists may fill various full-time or part-time positions.