Social Services Practitioner III - First 5 (Spanish Bilingual)

Riverside County, CA; Jurupa Valley (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agency in Riverside County is seeking a Social Services Practitioner III to provide comprehensive support in social services. The role requires strong knowledge of community programs and the ability to work with diverse populations. The incumbent will conduct outreach, provide training, and oversee casework in a dynamic environment. Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree and be bilingual in English and Spanish. This position offers competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Flexible Benefit Credit

Retirement Plans through CalPERS

Sick Leave

Vacation Accrual

Holidays

Qualifications

• One year equivalent to a County of Riverside Social Services Practitioner II.
• Two years of performing casework duties in a public or private human services agency.

Responsibilities

• Provide counseling services and oversee casework involving protective and medical services.
• Conduct community outreach and create training materials for workshops.
• Lead a small group of Social Services Practitioners.

Skills

Bilingual-English / Spanish

Crisis intervention

Counseling skills

Knowledge of social service programs

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Social Work

Master's Degree in Social or Behavioral Sciences

Tools

Epic System

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

Salary : $65,723.77 - $97,093.01 Annually

Location : Jurupa

Job Type : Regular

Job Number : 25-79810-04

Division : RCC - Agency

Opening Date : 03 / 21 / 2025

Closing Date : 3 / 30 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Pacific

Max Number of Applicants : 100

ABOUT THE POSITION

Required : Bilingual-English / Spanish

• ALL APPLICANTS MUST UPLOAD A COPY OF THEIR OFFICIAL AND / OR UNOFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS OF THEIR COMPLETED DEGREE AT AN ACCREDITED COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY.

First 5 Riverside County Children & Families Commission is recruiting for a Social Services Practitioner III that will support the west end of Riverside County including Jurupa Valley and the Perris locations.

This position will be assigned to the Children & Families Commission - First 5's pilot site which will be a dynamic and fast paced environment that requires flexibility to changing rules and regulations. Incumbents will provide training regarding community resources and state and federal programs.

The incumbent will act in a lead capacity to support Western Region of the Children & Families Commission and will be responsible for creating teaching modules for training workshops on community resources; research and gather information on community, state, and federal social service programs; conduct community outreach for advocacy of social service programs; work with clients from diverse socio-economic backgrounds by providing counseling services; oversee casework involving, but not limited to protective services and medical services; provide and interpret complex laws, regulations, policies and procedures for the public; prepare and develop training materials for other Social Services Practitioners and Community Health Workers.

The Social Services Practitioner III is the highest classification of the professionally trained social caseworker in the Social Services Practitioner series Incumbents are characterized by the responsibility for performing full scope social service casework often requiring difficult diagnosis and intensive treatment services. The Social Services Practitioner Ill is distinguished from the Social Services Supervisor series by the latter's responsibility to provide full time supervision of staff performing casework.

The most competitive candidates will have :

• Strong knowledge of social service and community programs.
• Casework experience as a social worker within a public or non-profit Human Services Agency.
• Knowledge of complex case planning and case management procedures.
• Crisis intervention and counseling skills.
• Working experience within Child Welfare Services (CWS) and family service programs.
• Working experience with Epic System or electronic health records (EHR)
• Experience with training Community Health Workers

Meet the Team!

First 5 Riverside, the , is primarily funded by tobacco taxes generated by Proposition 10, which passed in November 1998 to help make sure that all of our youngest Californians, from prenatal through 5 years old, get the best possible start in life. First 5 Riverside also receives state and federal funding to support community programs and initiatives to meet the goals and objectives of the Strategic Plan. First 5 Riverside County invests in partnerships that promote, support and enhance the health and early development of children, prenatal through age 5, their families and communities.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Depending on the area of assignment, duties may include, but are not limited to, the following)

• Carry a caseload of the more difficult types of social service cases requiring a high degree of technical competence where social or family problems or environmental forces adversely affect family life; assess client's problems and develop treatment plans; lead self-care, well-being and educational courses to community participants and / or staff.
• Complete case studies for the purpose of assessing problems and determining appropriate types and methods of treatment; develop intensive long or short-term treatment plans to improve or restore individual or family functioning.
• Act in a lead capacity for a small group of Social Services Practitioners or services employees, such as aides and volunteers.
• Act as a casework consultant to staff members without professional training.
• Function at a highly skilled level in such areas as counseling, protective services, medical social work, family services, community organization, and adoptive services.
• Take part in staff development programs to increase knowledge of the social work processes and augment personal technical competence.
• Provide therapeutic marital, family interrelationship and adoptive parent counseling.
• Investigate and provide services to clients where their physical or emotional welfare is involved; work with cases involving neglect, abuse, emotional or behavioral problems, physical / mental disabilities, or other health conditions affecting a client's personality, family relationships, child, or in-home care arrangements.
• Provide services and counseling in cases of desertion or impending loss of a spouse, child, or caretaker.
• Interpret public social service rules, regulations and policies to clients and the public.
• Maintain casework records and prepare reports and correspondences.
• Frequently conduct field visits, away from the home office, which may include long distances in order to carry out service plans, observe and assess client needs, and provide information and social work services.
• Assess client family environment in order to determine potential or imminent risk to the safety of children / disabled adults / elderly residing in the household; when safety needs dictate, remove child / disabled adults / elderly from home and transport them, complying with all safety regulations, including the use of age appropriate California safety mandated equipment, when assisting with initial removal or facilitating a placement change, which may include managing / lifting the client's necessary assistive equipment (e.g., wheelchair).
• Maintain up-to-date electronic records of all aspects of client case management in a centralized database.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

OPTION I

Education : Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree, preferably with a major in social welfare, social or behavioral sciences, social / human services, counseling, or a closely related field to the assignment.

Experience : One year equivalent to a County of Riverside Social Services Practitioner II.

OPTION II

Education : Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree, preferably with a major in social welfare, social or behavioral sciences, social / human services, counseling, or a closely related field to the assignment.

Experience : Two years of performing casework duties in a public or private human services agency. Experience must include assessing or determining client needs, formulating case plans or executing case plans to support and meet client needs.

OPTION III

Education : Graduation from an accredited college or university with a master's degree, preferably with a major in social or behavioral sciences, social / human services, counseling, or a closely related field to the assignment.

OPTION IV

Education : Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in Social Work.

Experience : Completed internship experience in a public or private welfare agency as part of an accredited Bachelor of Social Work degree program.

ALL OPTIONS

Knowledge of : Principles and techniques of social casework and of the function of public social service agencies; individual and group behavior with emphasis on normal growth, development, and family relationships; social casework objectives, principles, and methods; socioeconomic and cultural factors which promote stable family life, and an understanding of the factors that affect family security; physical and mental illnesses and their impact on personality; community organizations and the services they provide; laws, rules, and regulations governing the operation of public social services agencies; basic computer skills.

Ability to : Establish rapport with clients and their families; effectively apply casework knowledge and skills; apply the principles of general and / or child psychology and family relationships; evaluate personal and psychological factors in the client and / or family's situation; work constructively within an agency and community setting; effectively utilize appropriate resources and services; provide consultation to others; demonstrate skill in planning and analysis; control personal bias and apply social work ethics; maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the general public; provide consultation to and assist in the professional development of less experienced Social Services Practitioners; input and retrieve data from computerized system.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Additional Requirements

License : Possession of a valid California Driver's License is necessary at the time of hire and must be maintained throughout employment. County vehicles may be available but are not guaranteed. Employees may be required to use their own vehicles for field travel and are required to provide vehicle insurance information for their personal vehicle.

Schedule : Incumbents may be required to participate in a mandatory on-call schedule which may include working nights, holidays, and weekends.

Physical Requirements : The Social Services Practitioner III position requires both office work and field work. Office work requires sedentary tasks such as report writing / typing and documentation. Field work may include frequent driving, conducting home visits, attending court hearings, and meeting with various stakeholders in the community. Field work requires the ability to climb stairs, walk on uneven surfaces, and maneuver around obstacles in the home and work independently and safely in a variety of home environments, which may include hazardous conditions, such as unsecured pets or unclean living spaces. Additionally, in emergent situations incumbent may be required to lift and carry heavy objects or individuals.

Testing Information :

Additionally, individuals that indicate that they are bilingual in Spanish will be REQUIRED to take and pass an unproctored Spanish bilingual assessment.

All candidates will be REQUIRED to take an online test as part of the application process for this position. It is important that the instructions provided in the email are followed exactly.

The Human Resources Department may require you to verify your identity and confirm test scores by retesting in a proctored environment. The County does not provide test scores to applicants.

What's Next?

This recruitment is open to ALL Applicants

Additional Information :

Contact Christopher Recinos at [emailprotected] with any questions regarding this recruitment.

APPLICATION INFORMATION

Veteran's Preference

The County has a Veterans Preference Policy applicable to new hires. To qualify, upload a copy of your (or your spouse's) Member-4 Form DD-214 indicating dates of service, and a copy of your spouse's letter of disability (if applicable) with your application. For privacy reasons, it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans' preference. The Veterans Preference Policy, C-3 is available here :

Reasonable Accommodations

The County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter for the position noted above. For additional information and / or to obtain the appropriate form for requesting a reasonable accommodation, please visit the Disability Access Office web page located at :

Proof of Education

If using education to qualify or when requested by the recruiter, upload a copy of any license(s), official / unofficial transcript(s), degrees, and / or related employment documents to your NeoGov account at the time of application and before the closing date. Official or unofficial transcripts will be accepted.

If your education was completed outside of the United States, you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services () or Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. ().

Equal Opportunity Employer

The County of Riverside is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the County of Riverside to provide equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, or denial of medical and family care leave, or any other non-job-related factors.

Pre-Employment

All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements including a criminal background investigation, which involves fingerprinting. (A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the applicant from County employment). A pre-employment physical examination and background check may be required.

Probationary Period

As an Approved Local Merit System, all County of Riverside employees, except those serving "At Will," are subject to the probationary period provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding, County Resolution, or Salary Ordinance. Temporary and Per Diem employees serve at the pleasure of the agency / department head.

General Information

Current County of Riverside and / or current employees of the hiring department may receive priority consideration. Qualified candidates may be considered for future County vacancies.

Job postings may close without notice based on application volume. Submit your complete application by the recruitment close date; no late applications are accepted. Ensure all relevant experience / education is reflected on your application / resume, as a failure to demonstrate position requirements may disqualify applicants. A description of job duties directly copied from the job classification or job posting will not be considered.

Please read and follow any special application instructions on this posting. Click the ' Apply ' link located on this page to submit your application. For additional instructions on the application process, examinations, Veteran's preference, pre-employment accommodation or other employment questions, please refer to our web site,

If you are experiencing technical problems, you may contact the governmentjobs.com applicant support desk Monday through Friday, 6 am to 5 pm Pacific Time at [emailprotected] or toll-free 1-855-524-5627.

MEDICAL / DENTAL / VISION INSURANCE : A choice of different medical, dental and visions plan are available to elect. The County provides a Flexible Benefit Credit contribution as governed by the applicable SEIU Memorandum of Understanding to contribute towards the cost of these plans.

Note : Employees on assignment through the Temporary Assignment Program (TAP) receive different benefits. See the list

MISCELLANEOUS RETIREMENT : County of Riverside has three retirement Tiers through the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS).

• Tier I (Classic Member - Formula 3% @ 60) : Applicable to current and former County of Riverside local miscellaneous employees hired prior to 08 / 24 / 2012 and did not withdraw CalPERS contributions. The employee contribution is eight (8%) percent.

Tier II (Classic Member - Formula 2% @ 60) : Applicable to local miscellaneous employees 1) hired after 08 / 23 / 2012 through 12 / 31 / 2012; 2) Previously employed with another CalPERS contracting public agency or a reciprocal retirement system, with a break in service of less than six months between the separation date with the previous employer and the appointment date with the County of Riverside. The employee contribution is seven (7%) percent.

Tier III (PEPRA New Member - Formula 2% @ 62) : Applicable to CalPERS local miscellaneous new members hired on or after the implementation of the Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA) which took effect January 1, 2013. Effective July 1, 2023 employee contributions are 7.25% and will increase to 7.75% effective July 1, 2024.

A new member is defined as any of the following :

• A new hire who enters CalPERS membership for the first time on or after January 1, 2013, and who has no prior membership in any California Public Retirement System.

A new hire who enters CalPERS membership for the first time on or after January 1, 2013, and who was a member with another California Public Retirement System prior to that date, but who is not subject to reciprocity upon joining CalPERS.

A member who first established CalPERS membership prior to January 1, 2013, and who is rehired by a different CalPERS agency after a break in service of greater than six (6) months.

CalPERS refers to all members that do not fit within the definition of a new member as "classic members".

Contribution rates are subject to change based on the County of Riverside annual actuarial valuation.

Note :

This summary is for general information purposes only. Additional questions regarding retirement formulas can be sent to or by calling the Benefits Information Line at [phone],

Option 2.

If you have prior service credit with another CalPERS agency or within agencies, please contact CalPERS at [phone] to determine which retirement tier would be applicable to you. CalPERS is governed by the Public Employees' Retirement Law. The Retirement Law is complex and subject to change. If there's any conflict between this summary and the law, the law will prevail over this summary.

DEFERRED COMPENSATION : Voluntary employee contribution with a choice between two 457 deferred compensation plan options.

VACATION ACCRUAL (Bi-Weekly Accrual) :

10 or more years = 160 Hours (20 Days)

Maximum Vacation leave accumulation is 480 hours.

SICK LEAVE : Four (4) hours Sick Leave accrual per pay period with unlimited accrual.

HOLIDAYS : Normally 12 paid holidays per year.

BEREAVEMENT LEAVE : Allowed 5 days (3 days are County paid; 2 additional days can be taken from accrued Sick Leave balance).

BASIC LIFE INSURANCE : Equal to one times annual base salary not to exceed $50,000 of term life coverage. Premiums are paid by the County. Additional Supplemental Life plan is available for employee purchase.

DISABILITY : Short-term Disability benefit pays up to a maximum of $461.54 weekly, payable up to a maximum of 52 weeks.

POST RETIREMENT MEDICAL CONTRIBUTION : A monthly contribution is made by the County towards retiree health insurance offered through the County as governed by the applicable SEIU Memorandum of Understanding.

OTHER : There may be other benefit provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding. Please contact the recruiter listed on the job posting directly for more information.

I am able to perform the duties described below with or without a reasonable accommodation.The Social Services Practitioner III position require both office work and field work. Office work requires sedentary tasks such as report writing / typing and documentation. This position involves field work, which may include conducting home visits, attending court hearings, and meeting with various stakeholders in the community. Field work requires the ability to climb stairs, walk on uneven surfaces, and maneuver around obstacles in the home and work independently and safely in a variety of home environments, which may include hazardous conditions, such as unsecured pets or unclean living spaces. Additionally, in emergent situations I may be required to lift and carry heavy objects or individuals.

I understand the position may require incumbents to participate in a mandatory on-call schedule which may include working overtime including evenings, weekends, and holidays per department needs.

I am willing to drive to various locations throughout Riverside County as required for this position.

I understand that I must upload a copy of my credentials (license, certificate) and / or proof of education (degree, transcripts, certificate of completion) as an attachment to my application.

Do you have a completed internship with a public or private welfare agency as part of an accredited Bachelor of Social Work degree program?

What is your Spanish bilingual level?

• I am not bilingual in Spanish.
• I can speak Spanish, but cannot read or write in Spanish.
• I can read, write, and speak Spanish.

What is your highest level of education? (Include degrees that will be completed within 2 months of application)Upload a copy of any license(s), official / unofficial transcript(s), degrees, and / or related employment documents to your NeoGov account. If your education was completed outside of the United States, you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE).

• Less than a Bachelor's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree or other Graduate Degree

Select the answer that best describes your current driver license status :

• I have a valid California Class C license.
• I am able to obtain a valid California driver license.
• I currently have a valid out-of-state driver license, and am able to obtain a valid California driver license.
• I do not have and / or I am not able to obtain a California driver license.

How many years of experience do you have equivalent to a County of Riverside Social Services Practitioner II?

• None
• Less than 12 months.
• One year or more, but less than two.
• Two years or more, but less than three.
• Three years or more, but less than four.
• Four years or more, but less than five.
• Five years or more.

How many years of casework duties do you have in in a public or private human services agency?Experience must include assessing or determining client needs, formulating case plans, or executing case plans to support and meet client needs.

• None
• Less than 12 months.
• One year or more, but less than two.
• Two years or more, but less than three.
• Three years or more, but less than four.
• Four yeas or more, but less than five.
• Five years or more.

How many years of work experience do you have using an electronic case management system; entering, retrieving, tracking, and monitoring case data / information for family services?

• None
• Less than 12 months.
• One year or more, but less than two.
• Two years or more, but less than three.
• Three years or more, but less than four.
• Four years or more, but less than five.
• Five years or more.

What is your experience with the California Community Health Workers (CHW / P) training program? (Please include details outlining your experience on your resume)

• I have participated in or completed a CHW / P training program.
• I have lead or assisted in preparing the training of CHW / P training.

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