The Napa ValleyNapa 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.
Napa County as an EmployerAs 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 PositionThe Social Worker III could carry a caseload of social services cases requiring a high degree of technical competence, such as situations where environmental forces affect family life; complete assessments to determine needs of clients; develop and carry out case plans for an assigned caseload; refer clients to other staff members; identify client problems and determine appropriate course of intervention; interpret policies, rules, and regulations to client, applicants, and others; assist applicants and recipients in utilizing available resources for individual needs; supports investigators with allegations of child abuse/neglect; complete home visits in connection with casework assignments; complete and maintain case documentation; participate in in-service training and other staff development activities to increase knowledge of the social work processes and achieve technical competence; receive casework consultation from professionally trained staff members; may be required to testify in court; act as an advocate in the client's behalf; work with community organizations; make referrals to outside resources; perform related duties as assigned.
This recruitment is being conducted to fill one 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) Agreed Salary increases and Wintertime Off (WTO)- 3.5% COLA increase effective 7/1/2025
- 3.5% COLA increase effective 7/1/2026
- 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.
ANDEducation: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.
The Recruitment Process
Application Deadline By 5:00 PM PDT, September 6, 2024 Application Screening and Supplemental Question Scoring Week of September 9, 2024
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 the week of September 23, 2024 Establish Eligible List By October 4, 2024
The most qualified candidates from the interview process 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. Example of Duties View the full job description including example of duties for Social Worker III .
Benefits Learn more about the benefits package for this position here.
ADA AccommodationApplicants 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 (707) 253-4303.
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.
PUBLIC SERVICES EMPLOYEES BENEFITS INFORMATIONSALARY -Salaries are based on a five-step range. Appointments are usually made at the beginning step with advances occurring at six months and the completion of each year thereafter. Salary rates are reviewed annually.
ADDITIONAL BENEFITS INFO - Click here for additional benefits information forPublic ServicesEmployees:
https://www.countyofnapa.org/DocumentCenter/View/25886/Benefits-Summary---Public-Service-Employee-PSE
THESE BENEFITS DO NOT APPLY TO EXTRA HELP POSITIONSEMPLOYMENT INFORMATIONPHYSICAL STANDARDS -Certain designated County positions require a candidate to pass a physical examination prior to appointment. Offers of employment are conditional upon successful completion of this examination.
FINGERPRINTING -All employees hired into allocated positions or extra help positions will be fingerprinted.
SELECTION PROCESS -FOR POSITIONS IN THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS AND THE PROBATION DEPARTMENT - The selection process will include an oral board interview, psychological assessment, background investigation, and a pre-employment physical exam.
Closing Date/Time: 9/6/2024 5:00 PM Pacific
