Social Service Practitioner I (DAAS/OPG)

Social Service Practitioner I (DAAS/OPG)

Salary

$68,473.60 - $89,523.20 Annually

Location

Throughout San Bernardino County, CA

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

26-19617D-01

Department

Human Services-DAAS/Public Guardian

Opening Date

08/24/2026

FLSA

Non-Exempt

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

The Job

The Department of Aging and Adult Services/Office of the Public Guardian is recruiting for Social Service Practitioners (SSP) I. These positions are the trainee level of the professional social work series and provide social work services including diagnosis, assessment, intervention and case management support to aging and adult individuals 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.

For more detailed information, refer to the Social Service Practitioner I job description.

Note: Applications are also being accepted for Social Service Practitioner II and Social Service Practitioner III. Review each announcement and requirements on our website. A separate application is required for the journey levels. In order to increase your opportunities, you are encouraged to apply for all levels in which you feel you meet the minimum qualifications.

INITIAL APPOINTMENT/ADVANCEMENT

Department of Aging and Adult Services/Office of the Public Guardian offers a competitive salary and benefits package and rewards dedicated employees with long-term service commitment to the County. Social Service Practitioners I work under close supervision in a training capacity while acquiring the necessary skills and experience to qualify for promotion to Social Service Practitioner II ($69,742 - $98,259 annually). Starting salary may be commensurate with qualifications and/or government 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.

EXCELLENT BENEFITS

To review job-specific benefits, refer to: Summary of Benefits and the Memoranda of Understanding (MOU).

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, Tagalog, 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: Make sure to indicate a willingness to work these alternate schedules on your application, such as Nights, Holidays and Weekends.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Shift: Work schedule may require availability for after-hours referrals, night duty, and weekend shifts.

Travel: Incumbents travel throughout the County, and must possess and maintain a valid California Class C driver license, a clean driving record, and proof of automobile liability insurance must be produced and maintained for the individual providing the transportation. Employees may be required to make provisions for transportation (mileage reimbursement is available). A valid California Class C Driver License is required to carry out the essential job-related functions of this position. Mileage reimbursement and proof of automobile liability insurance must be maintained.

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.

Pre-Employment Process: Applicants selected for these positions must successfully pass a background check which includes fingerprinting and a verification of employment history and education.

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 Behavioral Science, Psychology, Social Services/Human Services, 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.) 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

Social work experience related to the services provided within the Department of Aging and Adult Services/Office of the Public Guardian 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.

Be sure to clearly describe in your application your experience in meeting the minimum requirements as well as the ideal qualifications, particularly experience as follows:

• Professional Level/Advanced Social Worker experience
• Government Social Work and DAAS related services
• Supervised Clinical Internship information/Hours completed

To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, interested applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible, as this recruitment may close at any time. 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 follow this link to 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 the internet connection, computer or browser used to submit the application.

EEO/ADA: San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) 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 Special Testing Accommodations Request Form 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. For details and instructions on how to request these points, please refer to the Veterans Preference Information.

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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PLEASE READ THE BELOW STATEMENT

Instructions: The information provided on your application and in your responses to the following Supplemental Questionnaire will be used to determine if you meet the minimum requirements for this position, as well as in a competitive evaluation of qualifications. It is in your best interest to be as thorough as possible in your responses. Resumes will NOT be reviewed to determine qualifications. Applicants will not be able to update their application materials or answers to the questionnaire once the application has been submitted. Note: Experience listed on this questionnaire must also be listed and fully detailed in the work experience section of your application.

• I have read and understand the above statement.

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DAAS/OPG Availability: I understand that the Department of Aging and Adult Services/Office of the Public Guardian(DAAS/OPG) may require availability for after-hours referrals, night duty, and weekend shifts. I understand that if I am not available to work any of these shifts, my application will be disqualified.

• Yes
• No

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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.

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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
• Other closely related Bachelors degree program
• N/A - have not completed and am not currently enrolled in a qualifying Bachelors degree program.

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Minimum Requirements: Indicate the option to which you meet the minimum requirements.

• I am applying under Option A. I have my Bachelors degree in Social Work (BSW) or I am within 120 days of completing a BSW from a school accredited by the Council of Social Work Education.
• I am applying under Option B. I have Thirty (30) semester (45 quarter) units of graduate or upper division coursework in a related field and have two (2) years of experience as a casework experience equivalent to a Social Worker II in San Bernardino County.
• I do not meet any of the above required options.

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Upper Division Coursework: Do you possess at least thirty (30) semester (45 quarter) units of upper division coursework (300 level coursework or higher) in one of the qualifying fields of study?

• Yes
• No

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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 (300 level coursework or higher) 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.

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Social Work Experience: Indicate whether you have completed a BSW internship or have experience equivalent to a Social Worker II in the San Bernardino County. 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 or older adults.
• Other social work agency.
• None

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InnROADs Availability: Are you willing to work in the InnROADs program as a Social Service Practitioner? This is a field-based position working with the homeless population. I understand that if I indicate that I am not willing to work in the InnROADS program, my name will be removed from the eligible list for Social Service Practitioner I (DAAS):

• Yes
• No

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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, the attached PDF document contains a step-by-step guide to create and apply filters within Gmail. To access the guide, download the Gmail Filter Setup Instructions (PDF). 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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