Company:
County of San Bernardino, CA
Location: San Bernardino
Closing Date: 01/11/2024
Hours: Full Time
Type: Permanent
Job Requirements / Description
Salary : $47,174.40 - $63,315.20 Annually
Location : Throughout San Bernardino County, CA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 24-19611-01
Department: Multiple County Departments
Opening Date: 04/27/2024
The Job
The County is recruiting for Social Worker II Trainees who provide complex social work services to assist individuals or families in enhancing their capacity for social functioning and assist in developing social service resources. Trainees work under close supervision while acquiring the necessary skills and experience to qualify for promotion to Social Worker II. Positions exist primarily within the , , the , and the The eligible list established by this recruitment will be used to fill vacancies throughout the County, including those which may arise in other departments.
For more detailed information, refer to the job description. Click Here for Children and Family Services Social Worker Job Preview Video.
Applications are also being accepted for , which requires a separate application. Applicants are encouraged to consider applying for both levels, as appropriate.
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 produced and 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.
Promotion: Incumbents in the class of Social Worker II Trainee are eligible for promotion to ($4338- $5952 monthly) upon completing the trainee period and receipt of a satisfactory Work Performance Evaluation. Incumbents must be promoted within twelve (12) months of hire or be terminated.
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
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 an online examination which will consist of an evaluation of knowledge and skills on the following topics:
To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the posted filing deadline. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note, if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application we have not received your application.
If you require technical assistance , please click to review the Government Jobs , 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 the internet connection, computer or browser used to submit the application.
EEO/ADA: San Bernardino County is an 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 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 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
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
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Bachelor's Degree Status : Specify if you have completed a degree in a qualifying area or are within 90 days of completion.
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Qualifying Bachelor's Degree Title : Indicate your specific Bachelor's or graduate degree title below. If your specific degree title is not listed or you are not within 90 days of degree completion, be sure to include a list of completed coursework or attach a copy of transcripts.
03
Upper Division Coursework : Do you possess at least fifteen (15) semester (23 quarter) units of upper division coursework (300 level coursework or higher) in one of the qualifying fields of study as required?
04
Coursework: If you are not within 90 days of completing a degree, or do not have a degree in a qualifying area, list your completed college coursework. Be sure to list at least 30 semester/45 quarter units (half upper division) of coursework in one of the qualifying fields of study as required. Include the following: Name of School, Course Title, Course Number, Number of Units, and Type of Units (semester or quarter). Copies of transcripts may be attached to your online application in lieu of listing coursework.
05
Coursework Review: If you are not within 90 days of completing a degree, or do not have a degree in a qualifying area, indicate how you are submitting your coursework for review.
06
Correctional Health Care/Forensics Populations: Some positions may require working in locked detention facilities, with probationers, or offenders recently released from a correctional setting. Indicate your willingness to work with these populations and/or within this environment. (Check all that apply.)
07
Polygraph Testing: Polygraph testing MAY be required for positions working with the correctional/forensics populations as described in the above question. Are you willing to submit to polygraph (lie detector) testing?
08
CFS/CAAHL Call Center Program Availability: I understand that if I refuse a job offer, my name will be removed from the eligible list for Social Worker II Trainee.
Are you willing to work within Children and Family Services (CFS) at the Children and Family Services Child and Adult Abuse Hotline (CAAHL)? Social workers at CAAHL will address caller needs, including the initiation of child or adult abuse investigations. This requires good assessment skills, response time, and the ability to collaborate with law enforcement, hospitals, school personnel, and various external stakeholders. These positions work a rotating schedule, which includes day/swing/overnight shifts in a 24/7 operation where holidays and weekend shifts are included and required.
09
DAAS/APS Call Center Program Availability: I understand that if I refuse a job offer, my name will be removed from the eligible list for Social Worker II Trainee.
Are you willing to work within the Department of Aging and Adult Services/Office of the Public Guardian (DAAS/OPG) in the Adult Protective Services (APS) call center program? Social workers will work closely with other team members to provide outstanding customer service and take reports of abuse and/or neglect of vulnerable adults and frail Elders for the APS program. Social workers in the APS program will also provide information and referrals to other agencies and educate the public about reporting requirements and requirements under the Elder and Dependent Adult Abuse Reporting laws.
Indicate your willingness to work in the following programs: (check all that apply)
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ADDITIONAL BILINGUAL SKILLS: Performing bilingual translation involving the use of English and a second language as a part of a position's regular duties may be entitled to bilingual compensation. In addition to English, check any of the following languages you are also fluent in. Testing of bilingual skills may be required to receive additional compensation.
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Applicant Acknowledgement - Notification via email: As part of our efforts to increase efficiency and promote conservation of resources, human resources uses email to communicate with applicants. Therefore, all future communications regarding this recruitment, including applicant status and testing notifications, will be made via email. Each applicant needs their own email address. We strongly encourage you, as an applicant, to ensure that the email address you have provided us with your application is current, secure, confidential, and readily accessible to you. Adjust Spam and/or other filters so that our emails are accepted. Please carefully read any notices that we send you and follow any instructions provided in a timely manner. We will not be responsible in any way if you do not receive our emails (i.e., for the non-delivery of our emails or if you fail to check your e-mail on a timely basis).
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**ATTENTION GMAIL USERS**
We have become aware of an increase in Gmail's spam filter sensitivity. Due to this change, it is possible that emails coming from San Bernardino County Human Resources may be marked as spam and will not make it into your Gmail inbox.
For your convenience, the attached PDF document contains a step-by-step guide to create and apply filters within Gmail. Click this link to Once downloaded, follow the instructions so that you will receive future emails from San Bernardino County Human Resources.
Note: If you apply the filters and still do not receive emails from San Bernardino County Human Resources you can check your (Neogov) account inbox. All notifications will appear there.
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Applicant's Acknowledgement - Application complete: Thank you for taking the time to complete this application and supplemental questionnaire. Please be sure to review all information provided prior to submitting it as you cannot update or revise it once submitted. Your submitted application will be reviewed and evaluated as is. Please do not refer to a resume or other documentation in lieu of completing the employment history section or responding to the supplemental questions; they will not be reviewed or considered. Once your application has been successfully submitted, you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email confirmation will be sent to the email address listed on your application. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note, if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application we have not received your application.
Required Question
Location : Throughout San Bernardino County, CA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 24-19611-01
Department: Multiple County Departments
Opening Date: 04/27/2024
The Job
The County is recruiting for Social Worker II Trainees who provide complex social work services to assist individuals or families in enhancing their capacity for social functioning and assist in developing social service resources. Trainees work under close supervision while acquiring the necessary skills and experience to qualify for promotion to Social Worker II. Positions exist primarily within the , , the , and the The eligible list established by this recruitment will be used to fill vacancies throughout the County, including those which may arise in other departments.
For more detailed information, refer to the job description. Click Here for Children and Family Services Social Worker Job Preview Video.
Applications are also being accepted for , which requires a separate application. Applicants are encouraged to consider applying for both levels, as appropriate.
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 produced and 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.
Promotion: Incumbents in the class of Social Worker II Trainee are eligible for promotion to ($4338- $5952 monthly) upon completing the trainee period and receipt of a satisfactory Work Performance Evaluation. Incumbents must be promoted within twelve (12) months of hire or be terminated.
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
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 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
To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the posted filing deadline. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note, if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application we have not received your application.
If you require technical assistance , please click to review the Government Jobs , 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 the internet connection, computer or browser used to submit the application.
EEO/ADA: San Bernardino County is an 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 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 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
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
01
Bachelor's Degree Status : Specify if you have completed a degree in a qualifying area or are within 90 days of completion.
- I have completed a qualifying Bachelor's degree.
- I am within 90 days of completing a Bachelor's degree in a qualifying area.
- None of the above.
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Qualifying Bachelor's Degree Title : Indicate your specific Bachelor's or graduate degree title below. If your specific degree title is not listed or you are not within 90 days of degree completion, be sure to include a list of completed coursework or attach a copy of transcripts.
- BSW: Social Work/Social Welfare program at a school accredited by the Council on Social Work Education
- Behavioral Science
- Psychology
- Sociology
- Human Services/Social Services
- Behavioral Anthropology
- Gerontology
- Cultural Studies
- Gender Studies
- Human Development
- N/A
03
Upper Division Coursework : Do you possess at least fifteen (15) semester (23 quarter) units of upper division coursework (300 level coursework or higher) in one of the qualifying fields of study as required?
- Yes
- No
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Coursework: If you are not within 90 days of completing a degree, or do not have a degree in a qualifying area, list your completed college coursework. Be sure to list at least 30 semester/45 quarter units (half upper division) of coursework in one of the qualifying fields of study as required. Include the following: Name of School, Course Title, Course Number, Number of Units, and Type of Units (semester or quarter). Copies of transcripts may be attached to your online application in lieu of listing coursework.
05
Coursework Review: If you are not within 90 days of completing a degree, or do not have a degree in a qualifying area, indicate how you are submitting your coursework for review.
- I have attached a copy of my transcripts.
- I have provided a list of coursework above.
06
Correctional Health Care/Forensics Populations: Some positions may require working in locked detention facilities, with probationers, or offenders recently released from a correctional setting. Indicate your willingness to work with these populations and/or within this environment. (Check all that apply.)
- Juvenile Justice - Youths recently released from incarceration in a Juvenile Detention setting
- Adult Forensics - Adult probationers and/or adult offenders recently released from a correctional setting
- Correctional Health Care - Adult/youths currently incarcerated in detention/jail setting
- None - I am not willing to work with any of these populations
07
Polygraph Testing: Polygraph testing MAY be required for positions working with the correctional/forensics populations as described in the above question. Are you willing to submit to polygraph (lie detector) testing?
- Yes, I am willing to submit to polygraph testing
- No, I am not willing to submit to polygraph testing
08
CFS/CAAHL Call Center Program Availability: I understand that if I refuse a job offer, my name will be removed from the eligible list for Social Worker II Trainee.
Are you willing to work within Children and Family Services (CFS) at the Children and Family Services Child and Adult Abuse Hotline (CAAHL)? Social workers at CAAHL will address caller needs, including the initiation of child or adult abuse investigations. This requires good assessment skills, response time, and the ability to collaborate with law enforcement, hospitals, school personnel, and various external stakeholders. These positions work a rotating schedule, which includes day/swing/overnight shifts in a 24/7 operation where holidays and weekend shifts are included and required.
- Yes
- No
09
DAAS/APS Call Center Program Availability: I understand that if I refuse a job offer, my name will be removed from the eligible list for Social Worker II Trainee.
Are you willing to work within the Department of Aging and Adult Services/Office of the Public Guardian (DAAS/OPG) in the Adult Protective Services (APS) call center program? Social workers will work closely with other team members to provide outstanding customer service and take reports of abuse and/or neglect of vulnerable adults and frail Elders for the APS program. Social workers in the APS program will also provide information and referrals to other agencies and educate the public about reporting requirements and requirements under the Elder and Dependent Adult Abuse Reporting laws.
- Yes
- No
Indicate your willingness to work in the following programs: (check all that apply)
- Outpatient Clinics (Behavioral Health)
- Inpatient Facility (Arrowhead Regional Medical Center)
- Community Crisis Response Team (Behavioral Health)
- Quality Management/Quality Assurance (Behavioral Health)
- Detention Facilities (Youth/Adult)
- Outpatient Forensics/Probationary Support Programs
- Member Services Center - ACCESS Unit (Behavioral Health)
- Integrated Health/Complex Care Coordination (Behavioral Health)
- Children and Youth
- Community Based Services
- Field Based Programs Working with Homeless Population - InnROADs
- At Risk Elderly/Dependent Adult Populations
- None of the above
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ADDITIONAL BILINGUAL SKILLS: Performing bilingual translation involving the use of English and a second language as a part of a position's regular duties may be entitled to bilingual compensation. In addition to English, check any of the following languages you are also fluent in. Testing of bilingual skills may be required to receive additional compensation.
- American Sign Language (ASL)
- Arabic
- Korean
- Mandarin
- Spanish
- Tagalog
- Vietnamese
- Other (Hindi, French, Bengali, Russian, Portuguese, Indonesian, etc.)
- None of the above
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Applicant Acknowledgement - Notification via email: As part of our efforts to increase efficiency and promote conservation of resources, human resources uses email to communicate with applicants. Therefore, all future communications regarding this recruitment, including applicant status and testing notifications, will be made via email. Each applicant needs their own email address. We strongly encourage you, as an applicant, to ensure that the email address you have provided us with your application is current, secure, confidential, and readily accessible to you. Adjust Spam and/or other filters so that our emails are accepted. Please carefully read any notices that we send you and follow any instructions provided in a timely manner. We will not be responsible in any way if you do not receive our emails (i.e., for the non-delivery of our emails or if you fail to check your e-mail on a timely basis).
- I acknowledge that I have read, understood, and agree to the above.
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**ATTENTION GMAIL USERS**
We have become aware of an increase in Gmail's spam filter sensitivity. Due to this change, it is possible that emails coming from San Bernardino County Human Resources may be marked as spam and will not make it into your Gmail inbox.
For your convenience, the attached PDF document contains a step-by-step guide to create and apply filters within Gmail. Click this link to Once downloaded, follow the instructions so that you will receive future emails from San Bernardino County Human Resources.
Note: If you apply the filters and still do not receive emails from San Bernardino County Human Resources you can check your (Neogov) account inbox. All notifications will appear there.
- I understand
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Applicant's Acknowledgement - Application complete: Thank you for taking the time to complete this application and supplemental questionnaire. Please be sure to review all information provided prior to submitting it as you cannot update or revise it once submitted. Your submitted application will be reviewed and evaluated as is. Please do not refer to a resume or other documentation in lieu of completing the employment history section or responding to the supplemental questions; they will not be reviewed or considered. Once your application has been successfully submitted, you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email confirmation will be sent to the email address listed on your application. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note, if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application we have not received your application.
- I acknowledge that I have reviewed my application and understand that I will not be able to update or revise any part of it once submitted.
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