Social Worker II - Department of Aging​/Adults - DAAS

Overview: This list will be used to fill any current or future vacant positions in In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS), or Adult Protective Services (APS) within the Social Services Agency, Department of Aging & Adult Services (DAAS). Social Worker II's in these departments provide services to elder, disabled, and/or dependent adults.

IHSS Program: Social Worker II's may be assigned to case carrying assignments, evaluating, and assessing yearly service needs based on Medi-Cal, Medicare, and SSI eligibility. Candidates must conduct field visits to complete initial and yearly reevaluations of client’s service needs.

APS Program: Social Worker II's may be assigned to assess and document reports on elder or dependent adult abuse and neglect, investigate allegations, and document case-related activities. The ability to apply critical thinking skills and develop professional collaborative partnerships with multi-disciplinary teams, county and community programs, and law enforcement agencies is highly desired. A Master's Degree in Social Work is preferred for Social Worker II positions in APS.

Bilingual Applicants: Bilingual candidates and those with a cultural competency in serving persons with diverse backgrounds, including Latino, African and Asian ancestry, are encouraged to apply. If you speak a second language fluently (e.g., Vietnamese, Mandarin, Russian, Spanish, Cantonese, Farsi, Hindi, etc.), specify it on your application. The ability to speak, read, and write in the chosen language will be tested.

Candidates must pass the required Level II language fluency examination. Offer of employment is conditional upon passing all pre‑employment requisites (background check, language certification, physical, etc. if applicable).

Sign‑On Bonus: A new hire into a position with the Social Services Agency in the classification of Social Worker II or Social Worker III, assigned to any shift, may be eligible to receive a sign‑on bonus of up to $5,000 (subject to discontinuation at any time).

Salary Increases: Effective June 22, 2026 – 4.00% increase;
Effective June 21, 2027 – 4.00% increase.

Additional Benefits include:

• Paid differentials (e.g., bilingual, assignment) may be given to a hired applicant.

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• Receives assignments to caseloads in any Department program including but not limited to Adult Protective Services (APS), Cal Works Employment Services, SSI Advocacy, In‑Home Supportive Services (IHSS) and Department of Family and Children’s Services (DFCS) and CCS;
• Investigates allegations of abuse and neglect of dependent and elder adults when assigned to Adult Protective Services (APS); investigates allegations of abuse and neglect of minors, often under time constraints, and determines if removal of the child from the home is necessary when assigned to Department of Family and Children’s Services (DFCS);
• Evaluates client problems, develops treatment plans and follows each case through to solution;
• Consults, refers cases, and works actively with other agencies and community groups, legal and medical professionals;
• Establishes and maintains effective case work relationships;
• Communicates effectively both verbally and in writing;
• Manages a caseload accountably;
• Prepares case records, documents, reports and correspondence in a timely manner, as required;
• Interprets rules, regulations, policies and programs to clients and the public;
• Knows and maintains listing of community resources and assists clients to utilize community resources;
• Develops case plans, court reports and associate legal documents;
• Evaluates compliance with court orders;
• Testifies in court and responds to inquiries regarding court actions;
• Conducts field visits and evaluates compliance with court orders;
• Recruits applicants for foster care and adoption;
• Evaluates the suitability of adoptive and foster placements and finalizes adoptions;
• Transports clients in county, out of county, out of state and out of country if necessary;
• May be required to testify in administrative hearings;
• Knows and assists in developing community resources and uses them appropriately;
• May…