Social Service Practitioner I (CFS)

Social Service Practitioner I (CFS)

Salary

$66,476.80 - $86,923.20 Annually

Location

Throughout San Bernardino County, CA

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

26-19617C-01

Department

Human Services-Children and Family Services

Opening Date

02/14/2026

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

The Job

Apply for this excellent opportunity by Friday, June 5, 2026 for priority consideration!

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• Recruitment Bonus- Newly hired employees from this recruitment may be eligible to receive bonus payments up to $2,000*
• Remote 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)

Social Service Practitioner (SSP) I is the trainee level of the professional social work series. These positions 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. Click Here for Social Service Practitioner Job Preview Video.

TRAINING/ADVANCEMENT

Social Service Practitioners I work under close supervision in a training capacity while acquiring the necessary skills and experience to qualify for promotion to the Social Service Practitioner II ($71,510.40-$98,259.20 annually). Starting salary may be commensurate with qualifications and/or child welfare services experience.

Promotion: Incumbents in the class of SSP I are eligible for promotion to SSP II upon completion of the training period or meeting the minimum requirements for the SSP II, in addition to receiving a satisfactory Work Performance Evaluation. Incumbents must successfully promote within twelve (12) months of hire or be terminated.

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 II may automatically advance within the series to Social Service Practitioner III ($87,068.80-$106,100.80 annually) after completing 3 full years (6,240 hours) of service as a Social Service Practitioner II, or an equivalent County-approved classification. 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.

SPECIAL ASSIGNMENTS/FINANCIAL INCENTIVES

Candidates available for the following assignments are encouraged to apply and may receive additional compensation as specified in the MOU.

• Bilingual Positions: Applicants fluent in American Sign Language, Arabic, Korean, Mandarin, Spanish 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.

Excellent Benefits

To review job-specific benefits, refer to:

Summary of Benefits

Memoranda of Understanding (MOU)

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Schedule: Due to the nature of these assignments, these positions may regularly require mandatory overtime.

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 clients environment as mandated by the State of California. Positions require ability to lift and carry children up to fifty (50) lbs.

Sponsorship: 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: Bachelors degree in Social Work (BSW) from a school accredited by the Council of Social Work Education. Applications will also be accepted from candidates who are within 120 days of completing a BSW. Job offers may be made contingent upon degree completion; verification of qualifications will be required prior to hire.

Option B: Education: Thirty (30) semester (45 quarter) units of graduate or upper division coursework in gerontology, behavioral science, psychology, social services/human services, anthropology, cultural and gender studies, human development, criminal justice. or closely related field. (Note: Candidates with degree titles not specified above (e.g. Political Science, etc.) may be considered but must provide coursework for review.) Candidates must provide a list of completed coursework or copies of transcripts unless they have completed a Bachelors/Advanced Degree in a qualifying area.

• AND-

Experience: Two (2) years of casework experience equivalent to a Social Worker II 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.)

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

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.

For your convenience, the attached PDF document contains a step-by-step guide to create and apply filters within Gmail. Click this link to download the PDF file. 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.

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 and 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 Policy.

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

Professional 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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Bachelors Degree Status: Specify if you have completed a degree in a qualifying area or are within 120 days of completion.

• I have completed a qualifying Bachelors degree.
• I am within 120 days of completing a Bachelors degree in a qualifying area.
• None of the above.

02

Qualifying Bachelors Degree Title: Indicate your specific Bachelors or graduate degree title below. If your specific degree title is not listed or your degree is not completed, please 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
• Cultural Studies
• Gender Studies
• Gerontology
• Human Development
• Criminal Justice
• Other closely related Bachelors degree program
• N/A - have not completed and am not currently enrolled in a qualifying Bachelors degree program.

03

Upper Division Coursework: Do you possess at least thirty (30) semester (45 quarter) units of graduate or upper division coursework in one of the qualifying fields of study?

• Yes
• No

04

Coursework: If you meet Option B and have not completed a Bachelors/advanced degree in a qualifying area, list your completed college coursework. Be sure to list at least 30 semester/45 quarter units of graduate or upper division college 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

Social Work Experience: Indicate whether you have completed a BSW internship or have experience equivalent to a Social Worker II in the County of San Bernardino. Experience as a Social Worker II Trainee is not considered equivalent and should not be included. 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 completed a BSW internship in a program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.
• I have less than 12 months of full-time experience as a Social Worker II in San Bernardino County or equivalent.
• I have 12-23 months of full-time experience as a Social Worker II in San Bernardino County or equivalent.
• I have 24 months or more of full-time experience as a Social Worker II in San Bernardino County or equivalent.
• I have no related experience.

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Area of Experience: Specify the type of program where your BSW 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.
• Other social work agency.
• None

07

Have you previously completed Social Worker CORE training?

• Yes
• No

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If you have completed Social Worker CORE training, please provide the following information: a. Agency where CORE was completed. b. Date CORE was completed. (Month and Year) c. Email address that was used to register and attend the classes. If you have not completed CORE training, indicate "N/A"

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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 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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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.

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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