Administrative Social Worker

Administrative Social Worker

Salary

$51,043.20 - $70,200.00 Annually

Location

Throughout San Bernardino County, CA

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

26-19609-01

Department

Human Services-Children and Family Services

Opening Date

07/25/2026

Closing Date

8/7/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

FLSA

Non-Exempt

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

The Job

It is highly recommended you turn on and allow Job Opportunity Text Messaging located in your account settings. Future emails may come from San Bernardino County Human Resources (@hr.sbcounty.gov OR @governmentjobs.com) and CFS (CFSRecruitment@hss.sbcounty.gov).

Children and Family Services (CFS) is recruiting for Administrative Social Workers who provide assistance in the screening and delivery of social services to individuals and families who seek help resolving a variety of human services issues. Administrative Social Workers assist Social Workers and Social Service Practitioners in completing initial screenings and determining client eligibility for specific programs; interviewing clients to assess needs and providing assistance; researching and completing documentation for adoption finalization; preparing and tracking requests for clients; preparing, inputting, and processing documentation needed as part of the court ordered service plan. Administrative Social Workers within Children and Family Services may also supervise family visits, provide client transportation (short and long distances), and monitor and provide care for children during appointments or who are awaiting placement. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, flexible, able to work with diverse populations, and has good communication skills.

The eligible list from this recruitment will be used to fil vacancies throughout the County as they arise. Candidates available for Needles and Yucca Valley locations are especially encouraged to apply.

For more detailed information, refer to the Administrative Social Worker job description.

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.

Excellent Benefits

To review job-specific benefits, refer to:

Summary of Benefits

Memoranda of Understanding (MOU)

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Schedule: Shifts may include hours ranging from 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Work Location: Incumbents will be assigned to work at a designated CFS office. Current vacancies exist in San Bernardino, Rancho Cucamonga, Victorville, Barstow, Needles, and Yucca Valley. The resulting list may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur. Indicate on the agency-wide questions all locations where you are willing to accept employment. Refusing a job offer due to location will result in removal from the list. Office locations may change due to space and department operational needs.

Travel: Travel throughout the County is required. A valid California Class C Driver License is required to carry out the essential job-related functions of this position. Proof of automobile liability insurance must be maintained.

Lifting: Positions in CFS require the ability to lift and carry children weighing 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

Education: Thirty (30) semester (45 quarter) units of completed college coursework in behavioral science, psychology, sociology, social services, human services, behavioral anthropology, gerontology, cultural and gender studies, human development or a closely related field. (Note: Candidates with degree titles not specified above (e.g. Criminal Justice, Political Science, etc.) may be considered but must provide coursework for review).

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.

Selection Process

There will be an online examination which will consist of an evaluation of knowledge and skills on the following topics:

• Social Service Concepts
• Public Contact
• Interviewing/Interpersonal Skills

Details of the online assessment process will be emailed once the recruitment has closed. 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.

For your convenience, a step-by-step guide to create and apply filters within Gmail is available in the attached PDF. Download the PDF Guide. Once downloaded, follow the instructions so that you will receive future emails from San Bernardino County Human Resources (@hr.sbcounty.gov OR @governmentjobs.com) and CFS (CFSRecruitment@hss.sbcounty.gov). It is highly recommended you turn on and allow Job Opportunity Text Messaging located in your account settings.

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.

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.

Additional Information and Resources:

If you need technical assistance, review the Government Jobs online application guide 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 your internet connection, computer, or browser when submitting an application.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) / Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants.

ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and need accommodations during the testing process, please submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form (Download PDF) within one week of the recruitment filing deadline.

Veterans Preference: Eligible veterans, their spouses, or widows/widowers who are not current County employees may receive additional Veterans Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request these points, please refer to the Veterans Preference Information (Download PDF).

For more important details, review the Applicant Information and County Employment Process

Administrative Services Unit

San Bernardino County 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 other voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.

Please review the appropriate Summary of Benefits* for more information

Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the Employee Benefits website for more detailed information.

• Retirement benefits subject to change.

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Instructions: The information on the Application and your responses to the following supplemental questions will be used in a determination of minimum qualifications. Detailed and accurate responses should be provided for each question in order to ensure qualifications are properly considered (do not refer to a resume).

• I have read and understand the above statements.

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Minimum Qualifications: Do you have at least thirty (30) semester (45 quarter) units of completed college coursework in behavioral science, psychology, sociology, social services, human services, behavioral anthropology, gerontology, cultural and gender studies, human development or a closely related field.

• Yes
• No

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Education: Indicate the highest level of education you have COMPLETED.

• Masters Degree in behavioral science, psychology, sociology, social services, human services, behavioral anthropology, gerontology, cultural and gender studies, or human development.
• Bachelors Degree in behavioral science, psychology, sociology, social services, human services, behavioral anthropology, gerontology, cultural and gender studies, or human development.
• Associates Degree in behavioral science, psychology, sociology, social services, human services, behavioral anthropology, gerontology, cultural and gender studies, or human development.
• Thirty (30) semester (45 quarter) units of completed college coursework in behavioral science, psychology, sociology, social services, human services, behavioral anthropology, gerontology, cultural and gender studies, or human development.
• None of the above

04

Coursework: If you qualify based on coursework, indicate how you are submitting your coursework for review.

• I have attached a copy of my transcripts. (Skip next question)
• I have provided a list of coursework below. (Move on to Question 5)

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List of Coursework: Provide a list of completed college courses below. Include the following: Name of School, Course Title/Number, Number of Units, and Type of Units (semester or quarter). Example: SBVC, Intro to Psych, Psych 100, 4 quarter units.

06

ADDITIONAL BILINGUAL SKILLS: Performing bilingual translation involving the use of English and a second language as a part of a positions 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 and text message: As part of our efforts to increase efficiency and promote conservation of resources, human resources uses email and text messages to communicate with applicants. Therefore, all future communications regarding this recruitment, including applicant status and testing notifications, will be made via email and text messages. 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 Gmails 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, a step-by-step guide to create and apply filters within Gmail is available in the attached PDF. Download the PDF Guide. 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 www.governmentjobs.com (Neogov) account inbox. All notifications will appear there.

• I understand

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Applicants 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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Employer San Bernardino County

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San Bernardino, California, 92415-0440

Phone (909) 387-8304

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Website http://www.sbcounty.gov/jobs