Social Worker III (Bilingual Spanish Required) - SSSD

County of Napa; Napa (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Napa County seeks a Social Worker III to manage a select and challenging caseload, assess needs for basic social services, and apply specialized casework methods. The role emphasizes independent work with occasional supervisory guidance in developing treatment plans. Bilingual Spanish is required.

This full-time opportunity is with Napa County's Health and Human Services Agency, offering a path to an eligibility list for future vacancies and a formal recruitment process.

Qualifications

• One year of Social Worker II experience or two years of social work casework.
• Equivalent to graduation from a four-year college with 30 semester units in social welfare or related behavioral sciences.
• Must maintain a California Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Carry a select and difficult caseload determining need for basic social services.
• Perform social studies and individualized treatment plans.
• Work independently with supervisory consultation when needed.
• Bilingual Spanish is required for this position.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish

Education

Bachelor’s degree in social welfare or related behavioral science

Job description

Napa County is home to 140,000 residents who share a strong sense of community and a legacy of preserving and protecting our rich agricultural heritage. Located in the heart of California's preeminent wine region, the Napa Valley is also part of the dynamic San Francisco Bay Metropolitan Area. With its sunny Mediterranean climate and proximity to the mountains and ocean, the Valley offers residents easy access to virtually unlimited shopping, dining, cultural and recreational opportunities. The Napa Valley's strategic location, natural and cultural resources, history of responsible land use planning and attractive quality of life provide the ideal mix of small town living and big city amenities. As an organization, the County is dedicated to improving the lives of our citizens and reflecting the best of the community's values: Respect, Accountability, Dedication, Integrity and Innovation. Learn more HERE.

The Social Worker III will carry a select and difficult case load involving the determination of need for basic social services functions for applicants or clients; to perform social studies and assignments involving individualized treatment and specialized application of casework methods and skills; and to provide comprehensive casework services of a tangible nature.

The Social Worker III classification carries a difficult case load and is the second journey level in the Social Worker series. Incumbents are normally assigned a selected case load of the more difficult cases and when needed are given supervisory consultation in development of treatment plans. They may also be assigned to a specialized function requiring a high degree of perception such as a special problem case load or they are assigned to a specific geographic or functional area such as Court Investigations, Family Maintenance/Reunification, Emergency Response, Child/Adult Protection, Foster Care. Incumbents are expected to work independently. Social Worker II receives the more difficult assignments requiring greater skill and depth of job knowledge in assessing problem situations and formulating plans for services. Incumbents normally work with a high degree of independence of action in administering services and in making use of agency or community resources. This position is bilingual Spanish and requires the ability to speak, read and write Spanish.

This recruitment is being conducted to fill one (1) full-time vacancy in the Health and Human Services Agency with Napa County. The list established by this recruitment may be used to fill future full-time, part-time, limited term, and extra help vacancies up to one year.

Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) - Wintertime Off (WTO)

• 32.0 hour of Winter Time-Off (WTO)

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Experience and Education:

Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills, and abilities would be:

Experience:

• EITHER One (1) year of experience comparable to a Social Worker II in a public social services agency.
• OR Two (2) years of social work casework experience in a public or private social services agency.

AND

Education:

Equivalent to graduation from a four (4) year college including 30 semester units in social welfare, social/human services, sociology, or other behavioral science.

License or Certificate:*

Incumbent in this position is expected to operate automotive vehicles in the performance of assigned duties. Due to assignments and hours worked, public transportation may not be an efficient method for traveling to required locations. Individuals appointed will be required to maintain a valid California Driver's License while employed.

*Any license, certification, or registration required for this position shall be maintained (i.e. active and in good standing) at all times during employment with Napa County. For continued employment with Napa County, you must maintain such license, certification, or registration to meet the minimum qualifications of this position.

RECRUITMENT PROCESS

Application Deadline: By 5:00 PM (PST), September 29, 2026.

Application Screening and Supplemental Question Scoring: Tentatively scheduled for the week of September 28, 2026. Supplemental questions will be scored by subject matter experts. Only the most qualified applicants from the scoring of the supplemental questions will be invited for an Oral Panel Interview.

Oral Panel Interview: Tentatively scheduled for the week of October 12, 2026. The most qualified candidates will be placed on the eligibility list and may be considered to fill positions for up to one year.

The Human Resources Department reserves the right to change the recruitment process at any time.

View the full job descriptions, including example of duties for Social Worker III.

Benefits

Learn more about the benefits package for this position here.

ADA Accommodation

Applicants requiring accommodation during the application and/or selection process pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities (ADA) Act should contact County of Napa Human Resources at [phone].

Napa County employees automatically become Disaster Service Workers. This means that when Napa County experiences emergencies (earthquake, wildfire, power outage, etc.) you may be asked to pivot from your regular duties to provide critical services to those affected by the emergency (CA Govt Code § 3102). Napa County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.