Social Work Supervisor I
Salary
$77,480.00 - $103,833.60 Annually
Location
481 Fourth Street - Hollister, CA. 95023, CA
Job Type
Regular, F-T
Job Number
02291
Department
Health & Human Services Agency
Division
Comm Services & Workforce Dev
Opening Date
11/04/2026
Closing Date
11/18/2026 5:00 PM Pacific
Description
DEFINITION
Under general direction, to plan, organize, and direct a social worker staff unit engaged in providing employment and/or adult/children 's social services programs; and to do related work as required.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
This is the first full supervisory level in the Social Worker class series. Incumbents are responsible for planning, organizing, directing and supervising the functions, services, and operations of a social worker staff unit. Assigned staff primarily provide adult protective services, child protection services, in-home supportive services, information and referral services, homemaker and chore services, and employment services.
REPORTS TO
Director of Health and Human Services Agency, Deputy Director, Human Services
CLASSIFICATIONS SUPERVISED
Social Worker I, II, & III
Example of Duties
EXAMPLES OF IMPORTANT AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES (The following is used as a partial description and is not restrictive as to duties required.)
Plans, organizes, and supervises the work of Social Worker staff engaged in the delivery of employment and/or adult/children's social services; discusses policy development with Department management and assists with the development of Department procedures and policies; interprets Department policies and procedures for assigned unit staff; assists with and participates in the development of in-service training and staff development programs; conducts studies and provides casework services for selected cases and programs; works with other unit and County supervisory and management staff in coordinating services and staff assignments; consults with unit staff on difficult and complex service and case issues and problems; schedules and assigns staff casework; provides training and work evaluations for unit staff; interviews complainants, making service adjustments as warranted; assists with the development and utilization of community resources; receives, reviews, and prepares a variety of correspondence and reports; prepares budget information; represents the Department with community organizations, public meetings, and other government agencies; attends conferences; participates in special studies and research projects, as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
TYPICAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Sit for extended periods; frequently stand and walk; normal manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination; lift and move objects weighing up to 25 lbs.; corrected hearing and vision to normal range; verbal communication; use of office equipment, including computer, telephone, calculator, copiers, FAX, and other related peripheral equipment such as printers and scanners.
TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS
Work is performed in an office environment; sometimes works in a home environment; work may involve stressful situations and include dealing with erratic and sometimes threatening behavior; continuous contact with other staff and the public.
Training and Experience:
Any combination of training and experience which would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be:
A) Two (2) years of experience performing duties comparable to a Social Worker II. (One (1) year of graduate work in social work or counseling may be substituted
for one year of experience.)
Or
B) One (1) year of experience performing duties comparable to a Social Worker III
Knowledge Of/Ability To
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:
Socio-economic conditions and trends.
Principles of individual and group behavior.
Principles of interviewing and problem-solving methodologies.
Public human service programs at the Federal, State and local levels.
General principles of public assistance policies and programs and related case administration techniques.
Goals and purposes of public assistance and human services programs.
Principles and methods of individual and group counseling.
Current issues in the field of social welfare.
Principles of supervision, training, and employee evaluation.
Ability to:
Plan, assign, and supervise the work of a social worker unit, ensuring that work is accomplished in accordance with regulations governing quality and timeliness.
Supervise, train, and evaluate the work of assigned staff.
Understand and apply the laws, rules and regulations governing the programs, operations, and services of the County Human Services Department.
Utilize a variety of interviewing techniques and methods and document social casework progress.
Refer clients to community agencies and resources which enhance employment or human service programs.
Understand and carry out Department programs, policies, and procedures.
Obtain facts and analyze information, drawing sound conclusions.
Gather, organize, analyze, and present a variety of data and information.
Analyze situations and adopt effective courses of action.
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Prepare clear and concise records and reports.
Ability to (continued):
Effectively communicate with people from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds.
Maintain the confidentiality of case records.
Explain complex rules and programs so they can be easily understood by others.
Effectively represent the Human Services Department in contacts with clients, the public, community organizations, other County staff, and other government agencies.
Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.
In accordance with California Government Code section 3100, et., seq., all County of San Benito employees are considered disaster service workers who may be required to report for duty, or remain on duty to address disaster service activities in the event of an emergency or disaster and are required to undertake an applicable loyalty oath.
SAN BENITO COUNTY BENEFITS
Employees in regular, full-time positions will be eligible to participate in the following employee benefits:
Pay Day: Employees are paid bi-weekly.
Insurance Deductions: The insurance and benefits deductions will take place bi-monthly, normally the first two pay periods of the month. Bank/Credit union and 457 Retirement Deferrals deductions will take place bi-weekly.
Vacation: Based on continued years of service. Maximum accruals may apply depending on the bargaining unit.
Holidays: 13.5 holidays (including 3 floating) for most employees.
Sick Leave: 15 days per year. Maximum accruals apply.
Health Plan: Comprehensive medical and dental plans available for full-time employees. Employees appointed to a regular position at a time base of 50% or higher are also eligible to participate.
Vision Plan: MES Vision Plan offered which offers exams, frames and lenses on a 12-24-24 basis. The County pays for employee coverage and the employee can pay for dependent coverage. This benefit is available to FULL-TIME employees only.
Employee Assistance Program: The County provides confidential short-term counseling services to employees and dependents. Any regular employee is eligible for up to a total of three (3) hours of counseling sessions within any six (6) month period per County employee. Up to a maximum of six (6) sessions per calendar year are allowed per family
Life Insurance/AD&D: County pays for a $20,000 BASIC life insurance policy for each employee. Two other VOLUNTARY life insurance plans available, including AD&D.
Disability Insurance: General, Confidential and Management groups participate in the State Disability Insurance.
Credit Union: Membership to the Santa Clara Federal Credit Union is available to San Benito County employees.
Deferred Compensation: Employees may participate in tax-deferred retirement savings. Three 457 plans are available. Employees may rollover funds from prior 401k or 457 accounts. IRS limits apply.
Retirement: Regular employees will be enrolled into the CalPERS retirement system in accordance with the Public Employees Retirement Law. Employee contributions vary according to bargaining unit.
All New Miscellaneous (non-Safety) employees enrolled into the CalPERS retirement system participate in the full formula of 2% at 62. Miscellaneous employees participate in Social Security in addition to CalPERS.
New Safety employees are covered by the safety full formula 2.7% at 57. Safety employees contribute 9% of the employee contribution. Safety employees do not participate in Social Security.
Supplemental Insurance: Employees may participate in various AFLAC plans such as accident, disability, and cancer insurances.
Additionaly, employees can enroll into a pre-tax cafeteria plan and flexible spending accounts including Unreimbursed Medical ($2500) and Dependent Care ($5000).
Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
Retirement Formula Local MISC 2% @ 62 for New PERS Members
Social Security (non-safety)
Vacation Based on Continued Years of Service
Sick Leave 15 Days Annually
Floating Holiday
457 Deferred Compensation
Credit Union
Flexible Spending Account
Employee Assistance Program
Group Life Insurance
Additional Optional Life Insurances & AD&D
Tuition Reimbursement
01
Do you possess or have the ability to obtain a valid State Drivers License?
02
I understand all County employees will be required to take an Oath of Office and will be called upon to act as Disaster Service Workers, when needed.
03
Please indicate your highest level of education.
04
Do you possess a valid State drivers license?
05
What experience do you have managing homeless and housing programs, and how would you ensure services are delivered effectively while meeting funding and program requirements?
06
How would you support, motivate and hold staff accountable to ensure quality services, timely case management, and successful housing outcomes for individuals and families experiencing homelessness?
07
This position supervises Social Worker I, II, and III staff. Please describe your experience supervising professional staff, including assigning work, evaluating performance, coaching employees, and addressing performance issues.
08
This position requires experience performing duties comparable to a Social Worker II or III. Please describe your social work experience and how it has prepared you to supervise a social services unit?
09
What is your experience working with public assistance or human services programs such as Adult Protective Services, Child Welfare Services, In-Home Supportive Services, CalWORKs, or employment services?
10
Tell us about a time you had to make a difficult decision in a crisis situation involving a client, family, or staff member. These questions focus on the core competencies identified in the job description: supervision, social services experience, case consultation, policy knowledge, staff development, workload management, community engagement, and leadership.
11
This role requires reviewing reports, analyzing information, and making recommendations. Can you provide an example of how you used data, reports, or program reviews to improve operations or client outcomes?
Required Question
Employer County of San Benito
Address 481 Fourth Street
Hollister, California, 95023
Phone 831-636-4000
Website http://agency.governmentjobs.com/sanbenito/default.cfm
| Location | Hollister, CA |
| Salary | $77,480–$103,833.60 Per Year |
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