Social Service Practitioner II - III (CFS)

Salary : $67,412.80 - $93,787.20 Annually
Location : Throughout San Bernardino County, CA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 24-19621C/19620C-01
Department: Human Services-Children and Family Services
Opening Date: 02/10/2024
The Job
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• Recruitment Bonus- Newly hired employees from this recruitmentmay be eligible to receive bonus payments up to $2,000*
• Remote Location Assignment- Newly hired employees from this recruitment accepting positions in Victorville, Barstow, Yucca Valley, and Needles may be eligible to receive bonus payments up to $2,000*

*According to criteria established in the Professional Unit Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) (see pages 64-67)
Social Service Practitioners 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.
INITIAL APPOINTMENT/ADVANCEMENT
Children and Family Services (CFS) offers a competitive salary and benefits package and rewards dedicated employees with long-term service commitment to the County. Social Service Practitioners are hired at the following levels and automatically promote within the series according to criteria established in the (see page 68). Additionally, starting salary may be commensurate with qualifications and/or child welfare services experience.
Completed service hours at the SSP I (Trainee) level shall not count toward the service hour requirement to advance from the SSP II level to the SSP III level
Social Service Practitioner II
0 years of County service as a SSP II, but less than 3 full years of completed County service (i.e., less than 6,240 service hours) as a SSP II
S2: $67,412-$88,171 annually
Social Service Practitioner III
At least three (3) full years of completed County service (i.e., completion of at least 6,240 service hours) as a SSP II
S4: $81,889-$93,787 annually
THE COUNTY OFFERS TWO LUCRATIVE BENEFIT PACKAGES
As an alternative to the traditional benefits package, you may also be eligible to elect the Modified Benefit Option (MBO) that provides an increased base rate of pay ($1.75 above the base rate of pay) with modified benefits. For more detailed information on the MBO for the Professional (SEIU) Unit, refer to the MBO - BbOU - Benefits Summary Guide.
SPECIAL ASSIGNMENTS/FINANCIAL INCENTIVES
Candidates available for the following assignments are encouraged to apply and may receive additional compensation as specified in the

• Bilingual Positions: 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.
• Standby or call-back duty
• Rotating/Swing/Night Shift : CFS provides 24 hour emergency response services and operates an After Hours Response Center, which requires availability to work swing and/or night shift. Positions may be assigned to work a 4/10 or 3/12 schedule and may be eligible to receive an Evening/Night Shift Differential . Make sure to indicate a willingness to work rotating shifts, which includes weekends , on your application.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Travel: Statewide and nationwide travel may be required. Travel throughout the County is also 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 maintained for the individual providing the transportation.
Physical : Employees visit clients in their homes and other settings to complete risk and safety assessments. Incumbents must be able to visually assess allegations of abuse and the client's environment as mandated by the State of California. Positions require ability to lift and carry children up to fifty (50) lbs.
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
Applicants must meet one of the following options:
Option A: A Master's degree in Social Work (MSW) from a school accredited by the Council of Social Work Education.
Option B: A Master's degree in Human Services, Psychology, Criminal Justice, Counseling with emphasis in marriage, family or child counseling or a closely related field AND either 500 hours of supervised clinical internship OR one (1) year of casework experience equivalent to a in San Bernardino County. (Note: Experience as a Social Worker II Trainee is not qualifying and should be clearly distinguished from experience as a Social Worker II on application or resume.)
Option C: A Bachelor's degree in Social Work (BSW) from a school accredited by the Council on Social Work Education AND one (1) year of casework experience equivalent to a in San Bernardino County. (Note: Experience as a Social Worker II Trainee is not qualifying and should be clearly distinguished from experience as a Social Worker II on the application.)
Option D: Bachelor's degree in gerontology, behavioral science, psychology, sociology, social/human services, anthropology, cultural and gender studies, human development, or criminal justice AND two (2) years of casework experience equivalent to a in San Bernardino County. (Note: Experience as a Social Worker II Trainee is not qualifying and should be clearly distinguished from experience as a Social Worker II on the application.)
Option E: Successful completion of training period as a Social Service Practitioner I in San Bernardino County.
Candidates in Final Year of Master's Program : Applications will be accepted from candidates who are within 120 days of completing a qualifying degree provided they meet the minimum requirements for experience at time of application. 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. 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
Experience in government child welfare or other social work experience related to the services provided within CFS is highly desirable.
Selection Process
There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on a review of the Application and Supplemental Questionnaire; therefore it is to your advantage to provide as much relevant and detailed work experience as possible. Resumes may accompany the application as supplemental information only, but are typically not considered or reviewed unless specifically requested on the job announcement. Completing your application with statements such as "see/refer to resume" or "see attached" rather than completing your work history may affect your eligibility or competitive evaluation score.
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. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaires.
All communications regarding the remainder of the selection process will be via email or text message. Please be sure the email provided on this application is always current; it is your responsibility to update your personal information. Update your Spam, Junk, Bulk and Firewall settings as needed to ensure that you receive all information pertaining to this recruitment.
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Professional 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
*Retirement benefits subject to change.
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Minimum Requirements: Indicate the option to which you meet the minimum requirements.

• I am applying under Option A.
• I am applying under Option B.
• I am applying under Option C.
• I am applying under Option D.
• I am applying under Option E.
• I do not meet any of the above required options.

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Master's Degree Status : Specify if you have completed a qualifying Master's degree or are within 120 days of completion.

• I have completed a qualifying Master's degree.
• I am within 120 days of completing a qualifying Master's degree.
• None of the above.

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Master's Degree Title : Indicate your specific Master's degree title or Master's program in progress below.

• MSW: Social Work/Social Welfare program at a school accredited by the Council on Social Work Education
• Counseling with an emphasis in marriage, family, child counseling (MFCC/MFT program)
• Social/Human Services
• Clinical Psychology
• Psychology
• Educational Counseling/Counseling and Guidance with LPCC coursework completed
• Educational Counseling/Counseling and Guidance
• Other closely related Master's degree program
• N/A - have not completed and am not currently enrolled in a qualifying Master's degree program.

04
Internship : I have completed a minimum of 500 hours of supervised clinical internship in a qualifying Master's program.

• Yes
• No

05
Bachelor's Degree Title : Indicate your specific Bachelor's degree title or Bachelor's program in progress below.

• BSW: Social Work/Social Welfare program at a school accredited by the Council on Social Work Education
• Gerontology
• Behavioral Science
• Psychology
• Sociology
• Social/Human Services
• Anthropology
• Cultural and Gender Studies
• Human Development
• N/A - have not completed and am not currently enrolled in a qualifying Bachelor's degree program.

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Social Work Experience: Indicate whether you have prior experience as a Social Worker II or equivalent. Equivalent experience will include social work experience handling difficult cases, performing case management, and completing social work treatment/assessments comparable in scope/difficulty to a Social Worker II in San Bernardino County.

• I have at least 12 months of experience as a Social Worker II in San Bernardino County (not including any experience as a Trainee).
• I have 12 months of experience equivalent to a Social Worker II in San Bernardino County.
• I have some but less than 12 months of experience as a Social Worker II or equivalent.
• I have no experience as a Social Worker II or equivalent.

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Recent Experience: Indicate the option that applies to your Social Worker II or Social Service Practitioner experience.

• My Social Worker II or Social Service Practitioner experience was within the last 3 years.
• My Social Worker II or Social Service Practitioner experience was 4-8 years ago.
• My Social Worker II or Social Service Practitioner experience was over 8 years ago.
• I have no prior experience as a Social Worker II or Social Service Practitioner.

08
Area of Experience: Specify the type of program where your supervised clinical internship or Social Worker II experience was obtained.

• Government Child Welfare agency such as a County child protective services agency.
• Other government social work agency.
• Private or non-profit social work agency primarily providing social work services to children and families.
• Other social work agency.
• None of the above.

09
SSP Level - Initial Placement. Candidates may be placed at the SSP II or III level depending on qualifications, including prior experience approved equivalent to a Social Service Practitioner in a government child welfare agency. Candidates' initial placement and advancement to the II or III levels will be determined according to the criteria outlined in the Professional MOU. It is the responsibility of the applicant to provide a complete work history and include all relevant social work experience to be considered for placement/advancement on their application.

• I understand the information above and have provided a complete work history.

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Social Service Practitioner Experience: Indicate how much experience you have equivalent to a Social Service Practitioner in Children and Family Services in San Bernardino County.Equivalent experience will include professional/advanced level social work handling the most difficult/complex cases in a government child welfare agency.

• Less than three (3) years full-time experience equivalent to a Social Service Practitioner in a government child welfare agency.
• At least three (3) years full-time but less than eight (8) years full-time equivalent to a Social Service Practitioner in a government child welfare agency.
• Eight (8) years of full-time or more experience equivalent to a Social Service Practitioner in a government child welfare agency.
• N/A

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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.

• 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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• I understand

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Applicant 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.
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• 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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