Social Service Practitioner II - III (CFS)

San Bernardino County; California (MO); On-site; USD 72,000 - 106,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits

Bilingual pay

Shift differential

Travel opportunities

Job summary

San Bernardino County's Children and Family Services seeks Social Service Practitioners to deliver professional social work services, including diagnosis, assessment, intervention and case management for children and families facing complex health, psychological, or economic challenges.

The role offers career progression from SSP II to SSP III after 6,240 service hours, with mandatory travel and possible shift rotations. Comprehensive benefits accompany the position.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW) from CSWE-accredited school.
• Alternative MSW option with related field and required supervised hours or casework experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work (BSW) with one year of casework in San Bernardino County.
• Bachelor’s degree in related field with two years of casework in San Bernardino County.
• Completion of training period as Social Service Practitioner I in San Bernardino County.

Responsibilities

• Provide social work services including diagnosis, assessment, intervention and case management.
• Travel statewide and nationwide, conduct home visits and field work.
• Participate in after-hours and rotating shift assignments as needed.

Education

MSW

Gerontology/Related Master

BSW

BS/Related Field + 1y Experience

Final Year MS/Equivalent

Job description

Social Service Practitioners provide professional social work services including diagnosis, assessment, intervention and case management support to children and/or families with complex health, psychological or economic problems. Work requires investigating and/or supporting cases involving neglect, abuse, emotional or behavioral problems, physical/mental disabilities or other health conditions. Travel and field work, including home visits, are a routine part of these assignments.

INITIAL APPOINTMENT/ADVANCEMENT

Children and Family Services (CFS) offers a competitive salary and benefits package and rewards dedicated employees with long-term service commitment to the County. Social Service Practitioners are hired at the following levels and automatically advance from the SSP II to SSP III upon completion of 6,240 service hours as an SSP II in San Bernardino County. Additionally, starting salary may be commensurate with qualifications and/or child welfare services experience.

Completed service hours at the SSP I (Trainee) level shall not count toward the service hour requirement to advance from the SSP II level to the SSP III level.

Social Service Practitioner II: 0 years of County service as a SSP II, but less than 3 full years of completed County service (i.e., less than 6,240 service hours) as a SSP II. S2: $71,510 – $98,259.20 annually

Social Service Practitioner III: At least three (3) full years of completed County service (i.e., completion of at least 6,240 service hours) as a SSP II. S4: $87,068.80 – $106,100.80 annually

EXCELLENT BENEFITS

To review job‑specific benefits, refer to: Summary ofBenefits and the Memoranda of Understanding (MOU). The County also offers an alternative Modified Benefits Option (MBO) that provides a wage differential.

SPECIAL ASSIGNMENTS/FINANCIAL INCENTIVES

Candidates available for the following assignments are encouraged to apply and may receive additional compensation as specified in the MOU.

• Bilingual Positions: Applicants fluent in American Sign Language, Arabic, Korean, Mandarin, Spanish, Tagalog and/or Vietnamese are strongly encouraged to apply. Additional compensation is associated with positions requiring the use of bilingual skills. Testing of bilingual skills may be required to receive additional compensation.
• Standby or call‑back duty
• Rotating/Swing/Night Shift: CFS provides 24 hour emergency response services and operates an After Hours Response Center, which requires availability to work swing and/or night shift. Positions may be assigned to work a 4/10 or 3/12 schedule and may be eligible to receive an Evening/Night Shift Differential. Make sure to indicate a willingness to work rotating shifts, which includes weekends, on your application.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Schedule: Due to the nature of these assignments, these positions may regularly require mandatory overtime.

Travel: Statewide and nationwide travel may be required. Travel throughout the County is also required, and employees may be required to make provisions for local transportation (mileage reimbursement is available at current IRS rates). A valid California Class C driver license, clean driving record and proof of automobile liability insurance must be maintained for the individual providing the transportation.

Physical: Employees visit clients in their homes and other settings to complete risk and safety assessments. Incumbents must be able to visually assess allegations of abuse and the client's environment as mandated by the State of California. Positions require ability to lift and carry children up to fifty (50) lbs.

Sponsorship: San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.

ELIGIBILITY

Option A: A Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW) from a school accredited by the Council of Social Work Education.

Option B: A Master’s degree in gerontology, behavioral science, psychology, sociology, social services/human services, anthropology, culture and gender studies, human development, criminal justice, counseling with emphasis in marriage, family or child counseling or a closely related field AND either 500 hours of supervised clinical internship OR one (1) year of casework experience equivalent to a Social Worker II in San Bernardino County. (Note: Experience as a Social Worker II Trainee is not qualifying and should be clearly distinguished from experience as a Social Worker II on application or resume.)

Option C: A Bachelor’s degree in Social Work (BSW) from a school accredited by the Council on Social Work Education AND one (1) year of casework experience equivalent to a Social Worker II in San Bernardino County. (Note: Experience as a Social Worker II Trainee is not qualifying and should be clearly distinguished from experience as a Social Worker II on the application.)

Option D: Bachelor’s degree in gerontology, behavioral science, psychology, sociology, social/human services, anthropology, cultural and gender studies, human development, or criminal justice AND two (2) years of casework experience equivalent to a Social Worker II in San Bernardino County. (Note: Experience as a Social Worker II Trainee is not qualifying and should be clearly distinguished from experience as a Social Worker II on application.)

Option E: Successful completion of training period as a Social Service Practitioner I in San Bernardino County.

Candidates in Final Year of Master’s Program

Applications will be accepted from candidates who are within 120 days of completing a qualifying degree provided they meet the minimum requirements for experience at time of application. Job offers may be made contingent upon degree completion; verification of qualifications will be required prior to hire.

Qualifying degrees or coursework must be completed at a college or university accredited by an accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education. Degrees or coursework completed outside of the U.S. must be accompanied by an evaluation report from a reputable credential evaluation service indicating equivalency to degrees or coursework completed at a college or university accredited by an accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education. Proof of the required completed coursework and/or degree(s) will be required at the time of the interview.

Candidates may be placed on the eligible list at the SSP II or SSP III level depending on qualifications. SSP III candidates must have 3 full years (6,240 hours) as a Social Service Practitioner II in San Bernardino County, or in an equivalent County‑approved classification in a government child welfare agency.

Experience in government child welfare or other social work experience related to the services provided within CFS is highly desirable.

There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on a review of the Application and Supplemental Questionnaire; therefore it is to your advantage to provide as much relevant and detailed work experience as possible. Resumes may accompany the application as supplemental information only, but are typically not considered or reviewed unless specifically requested on the job announcement.

Applications will be accepted continuously and reviewed periodically. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as this recruitment may close at any time. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaires.

All communications regarding the remainder of the selection process will be via email or text message. Please be sure the email provided on this application is always current; it is your responsibility to update your personal information. Update your Spam, Junk, Bulk and Firewall settings as needed to ensure that you receive all information pertaining to this recruitment.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) / Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants.

ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and need accommodations during the testing process, please submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form (Download PDF) within one week of the recruitment filing deadline.

Veterans' Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouses or widows/widowers who are not current County employees may receive additional Veterans' Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request these points, please refer to the Veterans' Preference Policy.

For more important details, review the Applicant Information and County Employment Process.