Social Worker II/Trainee - Needles

The Job

Be an agent of change and make a difference in delivering health and wellness to millions of residents.

Join a team who is passionate about the services they provide and is committed to making a difference throughout San Bernardino County.

San Bernardino County is recruiting for Social Workers II/Trainees in Needles California. Social Workers provide complex social work services to assist individuals and families in enhancing their capacity for social functioning and assist in developing social service resources. Positions exist primarily within the Department of Aging and Adult Services , Children and Family Services , the Department of Public Health , and the Department of Behavioral Health .

For additional details, please refer to the Social Worker II or Social Worker II Trainee job descriptions.

The Department of Behavioral Health (DBH) is responsible for providing mental health and substance use disorder services to county residents who are experiencing major mental illness or substance abuse related issues. DBH provides mental health and substance use disorder prevention and treatment services to all age groups, with a primary emphasis on treating children/youth who may be seriously emotionally disturbed, adults who are experiencing a serious and persistent mental illness, and individuals who are experiencing substance use disorders. DBH also provides an array of outreach/engagement, prevention, and early intervention services. DBH's core values are service, integrity, accountability, and trust.

DBH is a unique County Department comprised of six (6) service areas: Outpatient Clinics and Youth Services; Substance Use Disorder and Recovery Services; 24-Hour and Emergency Services; Forensic and Homeless Services; Administrative Services; and Program Support Services. The Department currently has a workforce in excess of 1000 positions and an approximate $700 million-dollar annual budget.

Click HERE to learn more about the Department of Behavioral Health

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The list established from this recruitment will be used to fill current and future vacancies as they occur in Needles California.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Incumbents must be able to visit clients in their homes, in the field, and other settings to perform complete assessments of risk factors, and be able to visually observe injuries and the client's environment as mandated by the State. Positions in Children and Family Services (CFS) require ability to lift and carry children up to fifty (50) lbs.

Travel: Travel throughout the County is required, and employees may be required to make provisions for local transportation (mileage reimbursement is available at current IRS rates). A valid California Class C driver license, clean driving record and proof of automobile liability insurance must be maintained for the individual providing the transportation.

Availability: Some positions are assigned to 24 hour programs which may require incumbents be available to work the following shifts: day, swing, night, rotating, and/or weekend. Make sure to indicate a willingness to work these alternate schedules on your application.

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

SOCIAL WORKER II REQUIREMENTS:

Applicants must qualify under one of the following options:

Option A: A Bachelor's degree in Social Work (BSW), which included a supervised social work internship, practicum, or field work experience.*

Option B: A Bachelor's degree in behavioral science, psychology, sociology, social services, human services, behavioral anthropology, gerontology, cultural and gender studies, or human development* AND 480 hours of experience obtained in a supervised internship, practicum, or equivalent work or field work experience providing mental health, substance use disorder, or social work services such as interviewing and referring clients, non-clinical counseling, and social casework services in a human services agency. ( Note : Candidates with degree titles not specified above (e.g. Criminal Justice, Political Science, etc.) may be considered under Option C below and must provide coursework for review.)

Option C: Thirty (30) semester (45 quarter) units of completed college coursework as described in Option B, half of which must be upper division AND one (1) year of experience equivalent to an entry-level social worker. Equivalent duties include primary responsibility for interviewing and referring clients, non-clinical counseling, and providing social casework services as determined by Human Resources.

* Candidates in Final Year of Bachelor's Program : Applications will be accepted from individuals who are within 90 days of completing a qualifying degree (Option A or B), provided they meet minimum requirements for experience at the time of application. Job offers may be made contingent upon degree completion; verification of qualifications will be required prior to hire.

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) will be required at the time of the interview.

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SOCIAL WORKER II TRAINEE REQUIREMENTS:

Education: Thirty (30) semester (45 quarter) units of completed college coursework, half of which must be upper division , in behavioral science, psychology, sociology, social services, human services, behavioral anthropology, gerontology, cultural and gender studies, or human development. ( Note : Candidates with degree titles not specified above (e.g. Criminal Justice, Political Science, etc.) may be considered but must provide coursework for review.)

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 (or is within 90 days of degree completion) in one of the specified areas listed above. Job offers may be made contingent upon degree completion; verification of qualifications will be required prior to hire. 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) will be required at the time of the interview.

Desired Qualifications

Bilingual Skills: Applicants fluent in American Sign Language, Arabic, Korean, Mandarin, Spanish, Tagalog and/or Vietnamese are strongly encouraged to apply. Additional compensation is associated with positions requiring the use of bilingual skills. Testing of bilingual skills may be required to receive additional compensation.

Social workers must have strong interpersonal skills enabling them to work positively and compassionately with clients of various backgrounds who may be experiencing difficult life circumstances and stressors such as homelessness, illness, behavioral health issues, or family crises. Crisis intervention experience is highly desirable. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and ability to learn/use departmental computer systems a plus.

Selection Process

There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on the information provided in the Application and the Supplemental Questionnaire to determine which set of minimum requirements you may meet. You are encouraged to include detailed descriptions of your qualifying experience , as only the most highly qualified applicants will be referred to the Department. Please ensure all relevant experience is indicated in the Application and responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire, as resumes and other attachments will not be reviewed for the competitive evaluation.

Completing your application with statements such as "see/refer to resume" or "see attached" rather than completing your work history may affect your eligibility or competitive evaluation score. Be sure to clearly describe your experience in meeting the minimum requirements.

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 computer or browser used to submit the application.

EEO/ADA: S an 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 (Download PDF reader) 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 .

Administrative Services Unit

The 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/ .

Closing Date/Time: Continuous

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