Social Service Practitioner ; CFS

Position: Social Service Practitioner I (CFS)
Apply for this excellent opportunity by Friday,
March 14, 2025 for priority consideration!
Please note: salaries listed throughout this job bulletin are effective 2/25/2025.

Social Service Practitioner (SSP) I is the trainee level of the professional social work series. These positions provide professional social work services including diagnosis, assessment, intervention, and case management support to children and/or families with complex health, psychological or economic problems. Work requires investigating and/or supporting cases involving neglect, abuse, emotional or behavioral problems, physical/mental disabilities, or other health conditions. Travel and field work, including home visits, are a routine part of these assignments.

TRAINING/ADVANCEMENT

Social Service Practitioners I work under close supervision in a training capacity while acquiring the necessary skills and experience to qualify for promotion to the Social Service Practitioner II ($69,430-$93,080 annually). Starting salary may be commensurate with qualifications and/or child welfare services experience.

Promotion
:
Incumbents in the class of SSP I are eligible for promotion to SSP II upon completion of the training period or meeting the minimum requirements for the SSP II, in addition to receiving a satisfactory Work Performance Evaluation. Incumbents must successfully promote within twelve (12) months of hire or be terminated.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT


Travel
: Statewide and nationwide travel may be required. 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.

Physical
: Employees must be able to visually assess allegations of abuse and the client's environment as mandated by the State of California. Positions require the ability to lift and carry children up to fifty (50) lbs.

Sponsorship
: San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.
Applicants must meet one of the following options:
Option A: Bachelor's degree in Social Work (BSW) from a school accredited by the Council of Social Work Education. Applications will also be accepted from candidates who are within 120 days of completing a BSW.
Option B: Education:
Thirty (30) semester (45 quarter) units of graduate or upper division coursework in Behavioral Science, Psychology, Social Services/Human Services, Cultural and Gender Studies, or Human Development. -AND- Experience:
Two (2) years of casework experience equivalent to a Social Worker II in San Bernardino County.
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.
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.
All communications regarding the remainder of the selection process will be via email or text message
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