Social Worker II

Solano County; California (MO); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Solano County is seeking a Social Worker II to join the public services team. The role involves complex casework, counseling, and coordinating employment, social, or rehabilitation services to residents, including vulnerable groups, with supervision as needed.

Candidates should have a year of social work experience, or a relevant degree and supervised field work. The position offers full-time and part-time opportunities, with potential out-station assignments and weekend calls to support

Qualifications

• One year of experience equivalent to the Social Worker I in Solano County.
• Equivalent to graduation from a four-year accredited college or university with coursework in social welfare, sociology, psychology, counseling, gerontology, vocational guidance or related behavioral science.
• One year of experience performing professional level social work with a public social services agency or private social services provider (preferably with abused/neglected children and/or adults).
• MSW or a two-year graduate level counseling degree with supervised fieldwork or internship included.

Responsibilities

• Provide support counseling, oversee employment, social, or rehabilitation services.
• Identify client needs and use community resources to assist.
• Advise and advocate for clients in case management and service planning.

Education

Bachelor's degree in social welfare, sociology, psychology, counseling, gerontology, vocational guidance or related behavioral science

Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW) or two-year graduate level counseling degree

Job description

WHY JOIN US AT SOLANO COUNTY?

COMMITMENT TO SERVICE: Our mission is to serve the people and to provide a safe and healthy place to live, learn, work and play.

We serve the public in many different ways, including:

• Providing primary medical, dental, alcohol, drug and mental health services to residents, including the uninsured, low-income, and medically underserved
• Providing law enforcement services in the unincorporated area of the county
• Protecting the community from public health threats such as communicable diseases
• Coordinating countywide responses to domestic violence and terrorism or other emergencies
• Managing the criminal justice process after arrest (jail, prosecution, probation)
• Supporting other local governments through efficient property tax collection as mandated by the State, County and local jurisdictions; and,
• Administration and enforcement of Federal, State, and Local laws and policies pertaining to environmental health, building construction, and land use planning

OUR EMPLOYEES: Our diverse workforce is committed to fulfilling this mission and does so by exemplifying our IDEAL Core Values, engaging in our day to day work of serving the public with Integrity, Dignity, Excellence, Accountability, and Leadership.

THE POSITION

The Social Worker II is a journey level class in the social worker class series. Entrance into this professional class requires prior social worker experience and theoretical or academic background. Some incumbents may work under the supervision and assist higher level social workers in the performance of casework duties in providing support counseling, overseeing the provision of employment, social, or rehabilitation services, identifying client needs, using community resources, assisting clients with immediate problems, and in client advocacy. Assignments require the application of diagnostic and treatment skills in the performance of a wide range of casework. Final disposition of cases is subject to review and approval by higher level supervisory and professional staff.

The eligible list created as a result of this recruitment will be used to fill full-time and part-time regular, limited-term or *extra-help positions as vacancies occur throughout the County.

*Extra-help employees work 29 hours or less per week and no more that 999 hours per fiscal year and do not typically receive or accrue benefits of regular employees during their period of employment.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS - EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Either I

One year of experience equivalent to the Social Worker I in Solano County.

OR II

Equivalent to graduation from a four-year accredited college or university with coursework that has preferably included thirty (30) semester units in social welfare, sociology, psychology, counseling, gerontology, vocational guidance or other related behavioral science.

AND

One year of experience performing professional level social work with a public social services agency or private social services provider. (Preferably including substantial experience with abused/neglected children and/or adults)

OR III

Possession of a Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW) or a two year graduate level counseling degree emphasizing marriage, family and child counseling, gerontology, or clinical psychology. (Both the MSW and two year counseling degree must included supervised field work or an internship)

TYPICAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Sit for extended periods; frequently stand and walk; sufficient manual dexterity to perform repetitive motion in various duties such as: keyboarding, writing, filing, reaching and grasping above shoulder level; normal eye-hand coordination; body strength sufficient to lift and carry case files; corrected vision to normal range to read fine print and computer screen; corrected hearing to speak and hear sufficiently to communicate clearly over the telephone and in person; ability to use office equipment including telephones, calculators, copiers, facsimile, computers, and other related peripheral equipment such as printers and scanners. Some assignments may require strength to lift and move clients with appropriate assistance and color vision to distinguish medications and laboratory results

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Driver’s License: Possession of or ability to obtain a valid California Class C Driver’s License may be required at the time of appointment. Loss of the Class C Driver’s License is a cause for discipline. Individuals who do not meet this driver’s license requirement due to a physical disability will be considered for accommodation on a case-by-case basis.
• Assignment Requirements: Some positions in these classes may require work in an out-station location or in a setting with other professionals integrated as a team. Some positions may require on-call and weekend work to assist in providing emergency response services.
• Travel: Independent travel may be required to various work sites and client residences.
• Background Investigation: Candidates for some positions in this class will be required to pass a background investigation in accordance with applicable law, regulation, and/or policy.
• Compliance Agreements: Selectees for employment must as a condition of employment sign a statement agreeing to comply with mandatory child and elder abuse reporting, drug free workforce, and confidentiality.

TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS

• Work is performed in a variety of office, clinic and field environments and includes continuous contact with staff and the public; may be required to enter private homes to make family home visits for purpose of investigation; work involves stressful situations and includes dealing with erratic and sometimes threatening behavior; may travel to community areas, including out of county locations, that are potentially dangerous where there is exposure to potential bodily injury, infections which may cause chronic disease or death; offensive odors; high noise levels; insect bites; dust and pollens.

SELECTION PROCESS

9/18/2026 - Deadline to submit application and required documents.

Week of 10/5/2026 - Tentative date for online exam.

Based on the information provided in the application documents, the qualified applicants may be invited for further examination and will either be pre-scheduled by the Department of Human Resources or be invited to self-schedule. All applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. Depending upon the number of applications received, the selection process may consist of an initial application screening, a mandatory information meeting, a supplemental questionnaire assessment, a written and/or practical exam, an oral board exam, or any combination listed. Responses to supplemental questions may be used as screening and testing mechanisms and will be used to assess an applicant’s ability to advance in the process; as such, responses to supplemental questions should be treated as test examination responses. Information contained herein does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.

A minimum score of 70% is required to continue in the selection process, unless otherwise announced.

All potential new hires and employees considered for promotion to management, confidential positions or unrepresented positions will be subject to a background and reference check after contingent job offer is accepted. These provisions are subject to change.

RETIREES - Solano County invites all qualified candidates to apply for positions; however pursuant to Government Code Section 21221(h) and 21224, hiring restrictions may apply to California Public Sector Pension Plan Retirees.

DOCUMENT SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS

College units may be required for this position depending on the option you qualify under in position requirements. For those qualifying under option II or III you must submit a copy of your college diploma (verifying the degree, date earned and area of specialization) or official/unofficial transcripts (verifying institution, student, date, degree and area of specialization conferred) by the final filing deadline. Candidates who fail to submit their diploma or transcripts by the final filing date will be disqualified from the recruitment.

PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING: Candidates who attended a college or university that is accredited by a foreign or non-U.S. accrediting agency must have their educational units evaluated by an educational evaluation service. The result must be submitted to the Human Resources Department no later than the close of the recruitment. Please contact the local college or university to learn where this service can be obtained.

HOW TO SUBMIT YOUR DOCUMENTS

In addition to uploading attachments when applying online, candidates may submit documents by fax to [phone], or by email to [e-mail]. Be sure to include the recruitment title (Social Worker II) and the recruitment number (26-343130-01). If submitting documents by email include the recruitment title and recruitment number in the subject field.

VETERANS PREFERENCE POINTS

To be eligible, applicant must have served at least 181 consecutive days of active duty in the Armed Forces of the United States and have received either an honorable discharge or a general discharge under honorable conditions. A COPY OF THE DD 214, SHOWING DISCHARGE TYPE (GENERALLY COPY 4), MUST BE RECEIVED IN THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT BY THE FINAL FILING DATE. Applicants who have a service connected disability must also submit a recent award letter from the VA stating they are receiving disability benefits for service connected reasons.

Veteran applicants for initial County employment with an honorable or general under conditions discharge shall receive five (5) points added to their combined score. Disabled veterans rated at not less than 30% disability shall have ten (10) points added to their combined score. Veteran’s preference points will only be added to passing scores in competitive open examinations.

Any further questions can be directed to the Department of Human Resources at [phone], business hours are Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. EOE/AA