The Job
This recruitment is only open to current County of San Bernardino, Fire Department, or Special Districts employees who hold a regular, contract, extra-help, recurrent, Public Service Employee, Work Experience Program (WEX) or intern position. Former PSE, WEX, or interns are eligible to apply up to 6 months from the end of their assignment. Your County employment must be clearly listed in your work history. The
Department of Aging and Adult Services (DAAS), Children and Family Services (CFS), and
Department of Behavioral Health (DBH) are recruiting for
Supervising Social Workers who oversee social workers engaged in providing a broad range of social services to individuals to enhance their capacity for social functioning.
Current vacancies exist in San Bernardino, Rancho Cucamonga, Fontana, and Victorville; this list may also be used for other vacancies as they occur throughout the County.For more detailed information, refer to the Supervising Social Worker job description.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT Travel: Incumbents may be required to travel throughout the State. A valid California Class C driver license and proof of automobile liability insurance must be produced and maintained for the individual providing the transportation.
Sponsorship: Please note San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.
Minimum Requirements
Experience: Two (2) years of experience performing professional social work duties equivalent to a Social Worker II in San Bernardino County.
-AND-Education: Thirty (30) semester (45 quarter) units of completed college coursework, half of which must be
upper division, in behavioral science, psychology, social work, sociology, human services, behavioral anthropology, gerontology, cultural and gender studies, or human development.
Note: Social Worker II Trainee experience is not considered qualifying and must be clearly distinguished from journey-level Social Worker II experience in the work experience section of your application.
Required Documentation: A list of completed coursework or copies of transcripts
must be submitted with the application unless the applicant possesses a Bachelor's degree in one of the specified areas. Qualifying degrees or coursework must be completed at a college or university accredited by an accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education. BSW/MSW degrees or coursework must be approved by the Council on Social Work Education.
Degrees or coursework completed outside of the U.S. must be accompanied by an evaluation report from a reputable credential evaluation service indicating equivalency to degrees or coursework completed at a college or university accredited by an accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education. Proof of the required completed coursework and/or degree(s) may be required at the time of the interview.
Desired Qualifications
The ideal candidate will be a Social Worker with experience in a government Department of Aging and Adult Services or Children and Family Services, possess a Bachelor's degree in a qualifying area, and have excellent interpersonal skills and problem-solving abilities. If you possess these qualities you should specify these qualifications on the application materials.
Selection Process
The selection process will consist of a
competitive evaluation of qualifications based on your application materials; you are encouraged to include detailed descriptions of your qualifying experience and skills, as only the most highly qualified applicants will advance in the process.
Be sure to clearly describe in your application your experience in meeting the minimum requirements as well as the ideal qualifications, particularly experience as follows:
- Experience as a social worker in an agency serving the elderly, adults with disabilities, children, and families.
- Experience providing supervision/training/mentoring.
- Experience on committees, work groups, or serving as a liaison coordinating services with other agencies, particularly in a leadership capacity.
Applications will be accepted continuously and reviewed periodically. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as this recruitment may close at any time. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaires.
To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the posted filing deadline. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note, if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application we have not received your application.
If you require
technical assistance, please click HERE to review the Government Jobs online application guide , or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by the internet connection, computer or browser used to submit the application.
EEO/ADA: San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants.
ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and require accommodations in the testing process, submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form within one week of a recruitment filing deadline.
Veterans’ Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouse or widow(er) who are not current County employees may be awarded additional Veterans’ Preference points. Click here for information and instructions to request Veteran's Preference points.
Please click HERE for important Applicant Information and the County Employment Process .
Supervisory UnitThe County of San Bernardino offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.
For a summary of benefits,* please click here .
Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the Benefits website for more detailed information at hr.sbcounty.gov/employee-benefits/ .
*Retirement benefits subject to change.
