Social Worker I/II/III/IV (Bilingual Preferred)

County of San Luis Obispo; California (MO); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government agency in California is seeking candidates for Social Worker positions. Responsibilities include assessing social service needs, providing support to families, and managing caseloads in various divisions such as Children's Services and Adult Services. Applicants must possess a relevant Bachelor’s degree and demonstrate social work experience. This role might require flexible working hours including holidays and travel.

Qualifications

• Possession of a Bachelor's degree in Social Work or closely related degree.
• One (1) year social work experience in a public or private agency.
• Strong communication skills with diverse populations.

Responsibilities

• Determine the need for social services.
• Directly provide social services to eligible persons.
• Assist in Family Maintenance and Adoptions programs.

Skills

Social services determination

Client approval

Public services knowledge

Case management

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work or related field

Experience in social work

Job description

The Department of Social Services (DSS) is developing a list of eligible candidates for current and future Social Worker vacancies. The current vacancies are in the Children's Services Division at DSS, but the resulting eligible list may be used to fill future full-time, part-time, permanent, temporary or substitute vacancies within the County and DSS.

Social Workers determine the need for social services; approve and directly provide social services to persons eligible for public services or vocational assistance services; and perform other related work as required. Employees in this classification may be required to work holidays, weekends, and evenings. Travel may be required.

Children's Services Division

Social Workers in the Children's Services Division may be involved with the following programs: Voluntary Family Maintenance, Emergency Response, Dependency Investigations, Resource Family Approval, Placement, Family Maintenance, Family Reunification, and the Adoptions Unit.

Adult Services Division

Social Workers in the Adult Services branch would be involved in the Adult Protective Services or IHSS (In-Home Support Services) programs.

Virtual Informational Sessions

Two Virtual Informational Sessions will be held with DSS leadership. Click on one of the dates below to join the virtual meeting. We strongly encourage your attendance and look forward to seeing you on the following dates:

• Tuesday, November 4, 2025 at 1:00pm
• Monday, November 10, 2025 at 1:00pm

Click here for detailed job description.

Click here to learn more about the Department of Social Services.

Education and Experience

• Social Worker I:
  • A: Possession of a Bachelor's degree in Social Work or closely related degree* (see below);
  • B: Bachelor's degree in any field AND one (1) year social work experience** (see below);
  • C: 30 semester units or 45 quarter units from an accredited college or university, including 15 semester units or 22.5 quarter units in a closely related field of study* AND four (4) years of social work experience**.
• Social Worker II:
  • A: Possession of a Bachelor's degree in any field AND one (1) year of experience equivalent to a Social Worker I with San Luis Obispo County;
  • B: 30 semester units or 45 quarter units from an accredited college or university, including 15 semester units or 22.5 quarter units in a closely related field of study* AND two (2) years of experience equivalent to a Social Worker I with San Luis Obispo County
• Social Worker III:
  • A: Possession of a Bachelor's degree in any field AND one (1) year of experience equivalent to a Social Worker II with San Luis Obispo County;
  • B: 30 semester units or 45 quarter units from an accredited college or university, including 15 semester units or 22.5 quarter units in a closely related field of study* AND two (2) years of experience equivalent to a Social Worker II with San Luis Obispo County;
  • C: Master's Degree in Social Work or closely related degree*;
  • D: Master's Degree in any field AND one (1) year social work experience**.
• Social Worker IV:
  • A: Possession of a Bachelor's or Master's in any field AND one (1) year of experience equivalent to a Social Worker III with San Luis Obispo County.

*Examples of closely related degrees: Psychology, Sociology, Social Services, Social Sciences, Behavioral Sciences, Counseling, Education, Criminal Justice, Human Services, Public Health, Social Welfare, Humanities, Nursing, Ethnic Studies, Child Development, Health Science, Anthropology.

**Examples of Job-related experience: Experience in a public or private agency that includes supporting or managing a caseload comprised of people with various types of social service problems, by properly applying the laws, rules, and regulations governing the operation of social service agencies.

Applications, including answers to supplemental questions, must be submitted online by the final filing date. To apply for this position, click apply at the top of this page.

Most County recruitments require you to respond to supplemental questions as part of the application process. We recommend that you review these questions prior to beginning your application.

An initial application review will be conducted. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications and are best qualified will be invited to participate in selection activities which may include online assessments, performance exams, written exams, and interviews.

Final candidates will be required to have an in-depth background review performed before proceeding in the process. Please note that references will not be contacted until the end of the process.

If you have questions or would like to discuss the opportunity further, please contact Human Resources at [e-mail]. Confidential inquiries are welcomed.

For further information regarding the County of San Luis Obispo, visit our website at www.slocounty.ca.gov.