Social Worker I: Entry-Level Casework & Growth

CalHR; Sonora (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous leave accruals

Step Increases upon 2080 hours

Longevity incentive

Medical, dental, vision insurance

CalPERS retirement benefits

Job summary

CalHR is seeking an entry-level Social Worker I to learn casework methods, perform basic social services, and manage a small caseload under close supervision. The role emphasizes learning agency procedures, documenting plans, and coordinating with service providers.

The position typically advances to Social Worker II after one year of satisfactory performance, with opportunities to conduct home visits, testify in court, and participate in ongoing training while handling increasingly complex

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university.
• One year of full-time experience in social services or a closely related field.

Responsibilities

• Conducts client interviews to assess basic social, physical, and mental needs.
• Evaluates case information to assess safety and appropriate treatment.
• Remains supervised while learning social work methods and agency procedures.
• Refers clients to services and resources to meet case plans.
• Maintains case records and communicates decisions and plans to clients and providers.

Skills

Interviewing clients

Client rapport

Ethical conduct

Time management

Education

Graduation from accredited four-year college

One year of related social services experience

Tools

Automated case management systems

Data entry

Job description

CalHR is seeking an entry-level Social Worker I to learn casework methods, perform basic social services, and manage a small caseload under close supervision. The role emphasizes learning agency procedures, documenting plans, and coordinating with service providers.

The position typically advances to Social Worker II after one year of satisfactory performance, with opportunities to conduct home visits, testify in court, and participate in ongoing training while handling increasingly complex