Social Worker III

Solano County; California; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Solano County is seeking Social Worker III across multiple divisions including Child Welfare Services, Older & Disabled Adult Services, Employment & Eligibility Services, and Probation. The role involves legally mandated casework, investigations, service planning, and cross‑agency collaboration to safeguard vulnerable populations.

Positions may require travel across state lines and non‑standard hours. The ideal candidate has strong background in child welfare or adult protective services, with

Qualifications

• Two years of experience equivalent to Social Worker II in Solano County or equivalent.
• Bachelor's degree with coursework in social welfare, sociology, psychology, counseling, gerontology, or related field.
• MSW or two-year graduate-level counseling degree with supervised fieldwork or internship; active enrollment with degree conferred within 3 months.

Responsibilities

• Perform casework involving legally mandated matters affecting children.
• Investigate abuse/neglect cases and develop service plans to promote safety.
• Assist clients in securing housing and accessing supportive services.
• Collaborate with probation, law enforcement and other agencies to promote community safety.
• Work varied hours, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and travel as needed.

Skills

Casework experience

Legal system knowledge

Education

Two years experience equivalent to Social Worker II

Bachelor's degree with social welfare coursework

MSW or related counseling degree with supervised fieldwork

Job description

At Solano County, our mission is to serve the people and to provide a safe and healthy place to live, learn, work and play.

Solano County is currently recruiting for Social Worker III.

This recruitment will be used to fill positions in Health & Social Services and the Probation Department as vacancies occur.

The Position

Child Welfare Services Division

The Social Worker III works under consultative supervision and independently performs casework duties involving legally mandated matters affecting children. Assignments are often characterized by specialized casework, time limitations, and responsibilities imposed by the legal system in a wide range of highly sensitive investigations and interventions required by life‑threatening circumstances.

The ideal candidate has experience and/or specialized education/training in preparation for work in Child Welfare Services.

CWS is a 24‑hour operation, and work hours vary depending on situations and business needs. This position requires travel by vehicle or air, including travel across state lines and to locations throughout the country, to perform job duties. In addition, work outside the standard Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. schedule is required and may include evenings, overnights, weekends, and holidays, as dictated by business needs.

Per Civil Service Rule 7.01(B), candidates with specialized training in Child Welfare services will be certified to vacancies in Child Welfare prior to candidates without such specialized training.

Older & Disabled Adult Services Division

Our Social Worker IIIs work in Adult Protective Services with vulnerable seniors and dependent adults who may be victims of abuse. Social Workers investigate the allegations of abuse, determine the validity of the allegation and create service plans to promote the safety of the victim and mitigate further abuse. Our Social Workers locate resources for the client to improve their quality of life. Sometimes the abuse involves working with law enforcement and other agencies. Social Worker IIIs may be used in other programs as openings occur, but this is less common.

Employment & Eligibility Services

Social Worker IIIs are responsible for case managing clients who are homeless. They assist clients in securing stable housing by assessing their needs, identifying available resources, and providing guidance throughout the process. They help individuals and families navigate complex housing systems and ensure access to supportive services as well as employment resources. In addition, they work with landlords and community partners to leverage housing resources. They monitor clients’ progress and offer ongoing support to maintain housing ultimately leading to self‑sufficiency.

Probation Department

In the Probation Department, Social Worker IIIs are an integral part of the Probation team. Working alongside Probation Officers and other professional staff, the SWIII helps promote community safety by providing support and services to youth or adult justice‑involved individuals and/or their families. Our department is committed to effecting positive change and our clients’ successful reintegration into the community.

Impact the community in a positive way! The Probation Department safeguards our community through the services provided to clients, the court, and victims. The Probation Department actively seeks to modify the behaviors that lead to criminal activity and those that allow for a successful transition back into the community. If you are a positive team player with a dedication to community service - this may be the job for you!

The mission of the Probation Department is to protect the community by:

• Facilitating rehabilitation of offenders and holding them accountable
• Conducting investigations and providing recommendations for the court
• Enforcing court orders
• Pursuing victim restoration and advocacy
• Providing safe, secure, effective detention and treatment programs

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.

Position Requirements

Education and Experience

• Either I - Two years of experience equivalent to the Social Worker II 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 Three years 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 Services (MSW) or a two‑year graduate level counseling degree emphasizing marriage, family and child counseling, gerontology, or clinical psychology. (Both the MSW and the two‑year counseling degree must have included supervised fieldwork or an internship) This requirement may be met by a letter from an accredited college or university that states current enrollment in a Master’s degree program and confirms graduation with a Master’s degree in Social Services (MSW) will be conferred within three (3) months. AND Two years of experience performing social work with a public social services agency or private social services provider. (Preferably including substantial experience with abused/neglected children and/or adults). This requirement may be met by completion of a two (2) year social work internship through an accredited college or university.

Selection Process

11/13/26– 5:00pm Deadline to submit application and required documents for first application review. Based on the information provided in the application documents, qualified applicants may be invited for further examination and may 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.

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 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.

Veteran's 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 APPLICATION REVIEW DEADLINE. 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.

EOE/AA