Social Worker II
San Bernardino County
- San Bernardino County, CA
- $54,725-75,067 per year
- Training
- Full-time
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 RequirementsApplicants 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.Desired QualificationsBilingual 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 ProcessThere will be an online examination which will consist of an evaluation of knowledge and skills on the following topics:
- Social Work Methods and Practices
- Customer Service/Interpersonal Skills
- Interviewing/Non-clinical Counseling
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 .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 .