Social Service Aide

Shasta County; Redding (CA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Shasta County's Health and Human Services Agency, Behavioral Health and Social Services Branch, is posting the current vacancy in Shasta County. The position requires responses to supplemental questions and possession of a valid driver’s license, with the oral exam tentatively scheduled for November 2026.

The salary information shows a monthly range of $3,392 to $4,329 and an hourly equivalent of $19.57 to $24.97.

Job description

THE CURRENT VACANCY IS IN THE SHASTA COUNTY

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES BRANCH

ORAL EXAM IS TENTATIVELY SCHEDULED FOR NOVEMBER 2026

SEE SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS SECTION REGARDING

POSSESSION OF A VALID DRIVER’S LICENSE

RESPONSES TO SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS REQUIRED

FINAL FILING DATE: OCTOBER 28, 2026, AT 5:00 PM

SALARY INFORMATION

$3,392 - $4,329 APPROXIMATE MONTHLY* / $19.57 - $24.97 APPROXIMATE HOURLY*

This position is in the United Public Employees of California – UPEC General bargaining unit. Please refer to the applicable bargaining unit labor agreement (Memorandum of Understanding) for potential future salary increases: Shasta County Labor Agreements

The salary range consists of six (6) salary steps, with approximately 5% between each step. Newly hired employees are appointed at Step A of the assigned salary range. Employees are eligible for a merit‑based salary increase from Step A to Step B after six months of satisfactory service. Thereafter, employees may be eligible for annual merit‑based step increases, beginning one year from the Step B effective date, until they reach the top step of the salary range.

ABOUT SHASTA COUNTY

Shasta County offers all the amenities of the big city while retaining a comfortable small‑town atmosphere. With its natural beauty, affordable housing, excellent educational system, abundance of recreational opportunities, and excellent quality of life, Shasta County is a great place to live, work, and raise a family.

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT

The Shasta County Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) partners with the community to protect and improve the health and wellbeing of Shasta County residents. HHSA is organized into four branches: Behavioral Health & Social Services, Public Health, Economic Mobility, and a centralized Administration Services. HHSA promotes optimal health for all. The frail, the abused, the mentally ill, and those without resources look to HHSA for services and resources to meet their basic needs, and to protect their health and safety.

Behavioral Health & Social Services Branch

is dedicated to improving the well‑being of our community through comprehensive mental health services and essential social services to adults, children, and families. By integrating both behavioral health and social support services, we strive to build a healthier community by ensuring individuals have the resources they need to achieve stability and wholeness.

Children’s Services

Children’s Services encompass the services that help ensure children’s mental and physical well‑being are protected and safe. The Child